Tony's POV

It's only day five of Peter being here and I already don't want him to leave. Everyone loves having him here. He always knows how to light up a room. Weirdly, I don't think he knows it. But I don't think that that's such a bad thing.

I'm in my lab working when Peter comes in. Speak of the angel.

"Hey Bambi, what's up?" I ask.

"Oh, it's nothing. Just kind of bored and I haven't gotten to work in the lab with you that much lately sooooo... I don't know. If you're busy I can head up stairs and do some more book reports though." He says kind of sheepishly. Does this kid really still think he's a burden. I mean come on! He calls me dad and still thinks he's always in the way. I guess we'll have to change that.

"Pete, you know I always want you in here. Come on I'm working on making Mark 64 right now. What colors do you think I should do?" I ask as he has a huge grin on his face.

"Hmmmm... I don't know. What look are you going for. Like classic or classy?" He asks.

"I don't know bud. I mean I have tons of these suits and tons of different colors. But I know what you mean by classic. I did a remake of my classic suit for Mark 50 so maybe we should go more classy." I say as I pull out a stick of gum.

"You want a piece?" I ask handing him one.

"Yes, thank you." He says as he unwraps the gum.

He put the stick of gum in his mouth and chews it once. As soon as he does so he hisses and opens his mouth. The gum falls out and he says "what. the. fuck."

"What's wrong Pete?" I ask mildly concerned.

"What flavor is that gum?" He asks.

"Oh it's peppermint." I say still confused.

"Spiders can have peppermint. It's just traits I got after the bite. It's like I'm allergic to it." He says back.

"Noted. Wait. Wait? So what about tooth paste?" I ask.

"Ummm.." He says as he looks down, his ears turning red. "I have to use kids fruity toothpaste." He finishes as I burst out laughing.

Meanwhile

Clint's POV

"What the hell!" I yell while standing on the counter. There is a HUGE spider on the handle of the fridge. I almost put my hand on it!!!

"What's going on?" Bucky says as he walks in from the living room.

"There is a HUGE spider on the fridge." I say pointing at it while still on the counter.

"Oh come on, a literal assassin is scared of a- OH MY GOSH that thing is huge." He yells while jumping on the counter.

"Yeah mmmhmm that's what I thought." I say while shivering as the spider moves.

"Why don't we get Peter to do something. Isn't he literally part spider. Can he talk to it?" Bucky asks.

"No, Peter doesn't like spiders. Even less than us right now." I say back remembering one of his first days here. If feels like forever ago.

"Wait! Do we have any peppermint oil? Or spray?" Bucky asks.

"Umm.. yeah I think we do. Under the cabinet." I say back still not knowing what he's getting at.

"Spiders, they can't stand peppermint. It like kills them or just irritates them a lot so yeah. Go get it."

"What. No! I'm not getting if this counter you get it! You're a literal super human."

"Ugh. Fine." Buck says as he quickly jumps off the counter and grabs the spray from under the counter. He sprays the spider heavily and it drops to the grounds

"There." He says until the bug moves again.

"AH!! Get it. Get It!" I say as he sprays the spider for like ten more seconds. The whole room is filled with peppermint. The spider finally stops moving and Bucky picks it up with a paper towel and throws it away.

"We really need to do something about the spiders around the compound." I say finally hoping down.

I see Peter wall throw the doors to the kitchen.

"Hey guys-" He starts. Then he goes into a huge coughing fit.

"Hey Pete, what's wrong?" Bucky asks.

My dad instincts kick in.

"Pete, what's wrong. You need to talk to us. Are you sick?" I say and he shakes his head.

"Do. *cough* I. *cough* smell. *cough* peppermint?" He asks.

"Yes Pete, we used it to kill a spider. Its good at killing them— oh OH." Bucky starts.

"CLINT! He's part spider!" Bucky says.

"Oh my gosh! You're right. Common Pete lets go out side to get you some fresh air." He nods his head and I lead him out side though doors that are in the kitchen. He sits on a bench and slowly stops coughing.

"We are so sorry Pete." Bucky says.

"Yeah we had no idea. We should have put to and to together. We really are sorry." I say.

"You guys. It's alright. You guys couldn't have known." Peter says, his voice sounding very raspy. His breathing is slow and heavy.

"Oh my, Peter. Should we get you checked out?" I ask.

"No, no. It's alright. I wouldn't want to worry anyone." He says back still raspy. This kid almost died and is still worried about others.

"Ok Peter, we will work on airing out the kitchen. You should stay out here until then. Well come get you when we are done." I say.

"Sounds good." The kid says while grinning.

Peter's POV

I watch Clint and Bucky leave to go inside. Though my throat feels sore, I feel alright. It's actually beautiful outside. I get off the bench and sit in the grass. There is a bunch a dandelions and little flowers in the grass. Only one thing comes to mind. I immediately start picking them and get to making a flower crown. MJ taught me how to do it. Though she would never admit to making something so delicate and 'girly'. I end up finishing it in about thirty minutes. I take a picture with it on and send it to MJ and Ned in the group chat. After I do that I feel a bit tired. Not that I've done anything today, but I just need a nap. So I head over to the bench and lay down. I end up falling asleep in minutes.

Pepper's POV

I arrive at the compound a little after five. I figured today we could just relax as a family. Plus I wanted to make me famous hot chocolate with my secret ingredient! Everyone seems to love it and I know Peter hasn't had it yet. So I figured, hot chocolate and movie night?

After making the hot chocolate and putting it on the stove to keep warm I go to look for Peter. It's about 6:30 now, so he's probably watching tv or something. It feels like I haven't seen him in for ever! I know he'll be excited about movie night.

I go into the living room and see Bucky and Clint watching Brooklyn 99.

"Have either of you seen Peter?" I ask.

"Oh! We totally forgot to get him! He's out side. We told him we would get him when we were done airing out the kitchen. That was at like at 12:30. Does that mean he's still outside?" Clint says, asking the last part to Bucky. Bucky only shrugs his shoulders.

"So you guys left him outside for 6 hours?" I ask putting on my so called 'mom voice' as Peter calls it.

"Yeah, we are sorry Pep." Clint says.

"Don't say sorry to me. You left Peter outside." I say.

"Okay! Okay. We will apologize to Peter. Do you want to come with me to get him?" Clint asks.

"Yes, I'll come with." I say walking behind Clint and Bucky as they lead time to Peter.

Once we reach out side I look around and see Peter laying down on the bench, sleeping and wearing a flower crown. It's probably the most adorable thing I've ever seen. He looks so young when he sleeps. I take a picture and send it everyone, including May. As soon as I send it all of the Avengers come to where I am and just stare at the young boy.

"Can this kid get any more adorable?" Nat asks.

"I would say no, but looking at him right now makes me want to say yes." Tony says standing next to me.

Eventually with all of our talking Peter starts to stir. He looks up at all of us and jumps up.

"How long have you guys been standing there?!" He asks.

"Oh not to long. Pete, but how does movie night and hit chocolate sound?" I say as his face lights up.

"That sounds awesome!" He says as we all walk into the living room, Peter still wearing his flower crown.

When we all get situated he takes it off and gives it to Wanda, who then puts it on her head. Once Tony pics a movie I start to pass out hot chocolate. I give the final cup to Peter and he takes a big drink. His face lights up and then immediately drops. He starts to cough and claws at his chest.

"Peter what's wrong?!" I ask worried.

"Did *cough* you *cough* put *cough* peppermint *cough* in this?" He barely manages to get out.

"Yes I did, are you allergic? Is he allergic!?" I ask Tony the final question.

Tony takes Peter and brings him down to the medical center. Tony then gives Peter a lot of water and shot.

"I made this earlier when I found out that he can't have peppermint."

"Is he allergic?" I ask.

"No, it's because he's part spider. Spiders can't have peppermint." Tony says.

"What is with everyone this house liking peppermint?" Peter says with a very raspy voice but still managing to laugh after wards.

"Oh Bambi, I'm so sorry." I say.

"Really, it's okay. There is no way that you couldn't known." He says sweetly.

"Alright Pete, just get some rest. And new rule. No peppermint at the compound or at the SI tower. Capiche?" Tony says. Everyone nods in agreement and heads back upstairs.

Peter soon falls asleep and me and Tony leave. What are we gonna do with that kid?

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Zoo we mama! This was a LONG chapter. I know I say it every time but this chapter was twice as long as normal. I hope you don't mind. Either way, thanks for reading. Also 1.25k reads!!! Wow!!! Thanks so much you guys. :)