Chapter 16

Peter's POV

Tony and I are lingering in the kitchen cleaning up after everyone, reflecting on how awkward dinner was. We both agree that although it could have been worse, it still was a shit show. I hang my head down in shame and run a hand through my hair. "Tony, they might not ever accept us being together. I saw the looks of accusation on several of their faces, a lot of them believing that you left Pepper just to get together with me. We both know that isn't true but still." He sigh back. "You're right Peter, some of them will secretly or not so secretly shame of us for being together."  

   He grips the edge of the counter until his knuckles turn white. "Here's what I say to that though, screw them. If they accept us being together, then that's on them. We're both grown adults and deserve happiness as much as any of them do. We're worthy of love." I smile softly at him. "I couldn't have said it any better myself. We're both consenting ADULTS, therefore we can do as we please." He smirks and makes his way over to me, wrapping his arms around my waist and kissing me on my neck. The kissing leads to sucking, nearly to the point where I might have a hickey there soon. 

    I giggle. "T-Tony, you know I get chills when you do that to me. I'm a sucker for neck kisses. I don't want a hickey that I can't hide though. I don't feel like being questioned about it at work constantly." He holds back a bit, kissing my neck still but lighter. "Your wish is my command Peter." He does this for a few more minutes before pulling away and looking me in the eyes. "We should finish these dishes. They aren't going to finish themselves." I pout playfully but help him finish washing dishes. After an hour, we're finally finished. We hang out in the kitchen for a little while longer before calling it a night before we both have to be up early for a mission in the morning. We have some criminals to track down. 

The next morning...

 I wake up a little early and take a quick shower because I honestly smell of body odor. The shower thankfully helps with that. I love the feeling of scrubbing the new fancy body wash I got from work the other day. When I step out of the shower, Aunt May smirks at me. "Tony's got you whipped." I burst into laughter. "Is that your comedic way of you saying that you accept us being together?" She nods with a smile. "Yes it is. Tony has lit you up in a way that no one else has in a long time. I want to continue seeing the light shine within you so you have my approval." I smile from ear to ear and give her a massive hug. "Thank you so much. I love you Aunt May. Your approval means so much to me." 

    She hugs me back and pats my back gently. "I love you too Peter, so much. Now eat a good breakfast because I know you have some hero work to do today." I make myself some toast and scoop up some fresh fruit to eat along with it. For a drink, I have a glass of orange juice. I quickly brush my teeth and floss before grabbing what I need for the mission and head out the door. I don't start slinging webs until I'm out of sight from Aunt May's because me doing that often startles her. I love the sensation of swinging from building to building. I'm an adrenaline junkie at heart. I can't wait to take down these criminals with Tony! 

I hope that you guys liked this chapter! :) -Mary