An-While peter is on patrol he breaks his hearing aids, forcing him to go back to the avenger tower, unable to avoid the Avengers, who don't know he's deaf, he's then forced to try and find Mr Stark on his own.

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An- All signing will be in italics

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Peter POV

I had just finished webbing up a mugger when I noticed I couldn't make out his complaints clearly, reaching up to my left ear I realised my hearing aids were crushed and falling off slightly. I sighed before realising I would have to go back to Stark Tower to get my spare pair and use them before I was able to make better ones.

I ignored the moving lips of the mugger, waving to him as I started to swing in the direction of the tower, sighing, then realising that the team were now back from a mission. What am I going to do? They know I'm spiderman but they don't know I'm deaf. I sighed again, I would have to try and avoid them, they'll just think I'm not fit to be a hero if I can't even hear.

Third Person POV

The team sat exhausted, only getting back from the mission the night before, they were all gathered on the couch, most of them with bruises or bandages covering their skin. The team was surprised, to say the least when spiderman lept into the room feet first, back facing them. He closed the window behind him, turning towards the team, jumping in surprise when he saw them. They looked confused, why didn't he just get FRIDAY to close the window?

Peter POV

Well this avoiding the team thing already wasn't going well, he climbed in the window not realising the team was already in the room. He fiddled with his hands awkwardly, reaching up to his mask pulling it off, and holding it in both of his hands, discretely pulling off his broken hearing aids off both ears, which were hidden in his hair.

He started to sweat knowing that he would have to say something, or the team would worry.

Third Person POV

"Well, hey guys," Peter said, but it seemed to come out slightly slurred, and slow. He seemed to mess up the words on the way out. His voice was extremely quiet. Thor looked at Peter worriedly before booming, "Are you alright man of spiders? you seem to be hurt!" he boomed, the team was surprised when Peter didn't wince like he normally would when Thor spoke. "No I'm fine, I just need to see mister stark," he said again, he looked desperate, his words still slightly slurred, slow and quiet. "Peter I think you have a concussion." Vision said, looking at Peter with concern. Peter shook his head quickly before shouldering past the majority of the team. He looked extremely anxious as he walked away from the team, which is when they noticed two small metal and plastic things that Peter was holding, it looked like it was crushed.

Nat and Clint shared a knowing look, Clint did you see how his hair was moved away from his ears?  Clint nodded before responding, again in sign, Yeah, I also saw the circle patterns above his ears. Nat nodded, ignoring the confused glances the team was throwing them, wondering why they suddenly switched to speaking in sign language.

Nat continued to sign to Clint, did you hear how he was speaking? Clint nodded again, yeah it was really slow and slurred like he was struggling to form the words. Nat nodded in agreement. Clint I think he's deaf. Clint didn't look surprised, yeah, I just dont know why he's hiding it. And it would explain why I've seen so many hearing aid prototypes in Tony's lab. I haven't needed new ones in six months. Nat nodded, turning towards the hallway Peter disappeared into. I guess he doesn't know you're deaf, Clint. It's not like it comes up much. And since Stark made you those hearing aids you can barely see them unless you're looking for them. Clint nodded, he too was now looking down the hallway.

Peter POV

As soon as Peter got to Tony's lab he opened the door, not hearing FRIDAY greeting him. "Good Afternoon Peter, welcome back, Mr Stark wasn't expecting you in the lab today." when Peter didn't answer, FRIDAY alerted Tony that Peter appeared to have broken his hearing aids again.

Peter opened the door to the lab, seeing Tony seated at his desk, who was already facing the door, FRIDAY alerted me that you might have broken your hearing aids. I dont know where the spares went to Pete. Did you take them to your apartment with you last time this happened?

Peter stood for a moment thinking about what Tony had signed, he let out a frustrated groan, realising that he had indeed taken them home with him last time he broke them. Yes, I remember taking them home now, I'm sorry Mr Stark, I dont even know how they broke this time. He signed back at Tony, who looked like he was laughing. Hey! dont laugh at me! I'm upset I broke them, those were the best ones we made yet! Tony looked like he was still laughing, he signed again to Peter. Its ok kid we can make some more, I've had a couple of proto-types in the making, I've had a couple more ideas. Peter nodded again. I think  I'll be fine for a while, I need to get used to not having them on. If this happens again I need to be able to coup without them in case I'm at school or something. Tony nodded, waving Peter over, probably to look at something one his holograph screen. Peter started to sign again before we start on these Mr Stark, I ran into the team on the way in, I tried to talk a little but they thought I was hurt. Tony looked like he was deep in thought. He looked like he was sighing, Pete I really think you should tell the team. Peter processed this, before shaking his head frantically, raising his hands, palms facing Tony before answering, we've talked about this Mr stark, I dont want them to think differently of me because I'm deaf. They'll do what everyone already does, act like I'm stupid. Peter looked at Rony for an answer. Kid, they've known you almost a year, they know by now that your one of the smartest people in this tower. You give me a run for my money sometimes. Tony chuckled before continuing, besides, I never told you because I thought you'd freak out, but Clint is deaf too. How do you think I already knew how to make a hearing aid when you turned up to the tower without yours?

Peter made a sound that vaguely resembled a small gasp but sounded more like a rapid intake of breath. Why'd you never tell me that Mr stark? Mr Barton and I could've talked in sign secretly. Peter signed this in fake annoyance, noticing that Tony had thrown his head back in laughter. Come on Pete, let's go tell the team, we can make those hearing aids after.