Peter Parker One Shots

Wrong Number Pt 3

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Natasha carefully rolled up Peter's sleeves, giving Bucky room to gently wash and rinse his knuckles. Natasha had explained to him who Peter was and had shown Bucky his texts. Bucky had instantly decided that he liked Peter and cared for him. 

Bucky gently rubbed over Peter's knuckles. However, it still caused Peter to wince sharply.

" I know buddy, I know. It's going to hurt," Bucky said soothingly. After he was done washing Peter's knuckles, he began wrapping them carefully. Peter winced as the rough fabric of the wrap rubbed against his sensitive wounds. Bucky just soothed him and calmed him down. 

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Once Peter's knuckles were taken care of, Bucky took Peter back to the group. Once Peter rejoined the team, Kate moved on, taking them up to a higher level. Tony was giving them a Q&A with the Avengers. That was going to be pretty cool. Peter was thankful, since it would give him a chance to relax. He didn't have any questions. 

After about an hour's worth of questions and answers, the tour was over. However, Tony held Peter back after getting Mr. Harrington's permission. Peter thought he was in trouble for something.

" Hey, it was Peter, right?" Tony double checked. Peter nodded meekly. 

" I watched your presentation, and I'm seriously impressed. You're a genius kid, especially for your age. And you're amazingly strong, although you could do with a few lessons in self preservation," Tony laughed, gesturing towards his knuckles. Peter chuckled sheepishly. 

" You're a very unique individual. I did a background check too. I want you as my personal intern, if you're up for it," Tony said. Peter's jaw dropped. 

" Are you serious? This isn't some kind of sick joke?" Peter asked, suspicious. Tony laughed.

" I'm absolutely, one hundred percent serious," Tony said. Peter then nodded.

" Yeah, I'd like that," Peter said honestly. Tony smiled.

" Great! You'll start Monday, then. Be here after school," Tony said with a smile. Peter grinned back.

" Thank you, sir," Peter said. Tony nodded. 

" I assume you know the way home?" Tony asked. Peter scoffed lightly, forgetting to filter his sarcasm.

" Maybe I'll find it on the way to the orphanage," Peter said sarcastically. Tony laughed loudly.

" Great humor, kid. Sorry about that," Tony said, still lightly chuckling. Peter laughed a little too.

" Don't be, I make those jokes all the time, even without any prompting," Peter said. Tony just chuckled and shooed Peter off. 

Peter walked back to the orphanage with a spring in his step. He'd made a new A.I, a ring for her, a disc that emitted fire that he could use as Spider-Man, and had added different mods to his dual katanas. And he'd landed a job as Tony Stark's personal intern. The day had gone pretty well. 

---Terry says hi---

The next day held another surprise. Someone came in looking to adopt, which wasn't the surprise. That happened all the time. When someone was looking, Peter knew by now to hide in his bed, under the covers, away from the adopting people, or person. So when he heard the bell jingle and heard unfamiliar footsteps, Peter hopped into his bed and completely covered himself with his blanket. He just rested his head on his arms, listening to the conversation between the headmistress and the adopter. 

" I was looking to adopt a teenager," the man said. The headmistress blinked.

" Well, there's just one here. If you're looking for more variation, here isn't the best place for that," she said.

" No, I heard that someone I met recently was here, and he's a teenage boy, I'd like to see if this is him," the man said. Peter's heart rate quickened. He didn't want to be adopted. Not by some random man. Not when he only had three years before adulthood. The head mistress sighed.

" He's probably in his bed. He always hides there whenever anyone comes looking to adopt," the mistress said. The man chuckled. 

" That sounds like him," the man laughed. Peter was wondering who this guy was. He'd only met three men recently. Bucky Barnes, Tony Stark, and Bruce Banner, but that had been a quick glance, that didn't count as meeting. Who was coming? 

The door to the sleeping area creaked open and Peter felt the headmistress shaking him.

" Peter, come on, there's someone here that knows you," she said kindly. Peter groaned and sat up. And almost fell down and off his bed. In front of him stood Bucky Barnes, previously known as the Winter Soldier. He was standing there, and was the man the headmistress was saying wanted to adopt him.

" Mr. Barnes? Why're you here?" Peter asked incredulously.

" I wanted to adopt you. Nat told me that your parents were dead, as well as your uncle, then your aunt. She wanted to adopt you too, but she got called on a mission so I made it here first," Bucky said with a grin. He said it like he was a little kid who'd beat his friend to the lunch line in a childish race, not like he was talking about beating a deadly assassin to an orphanage to adopt a kid he'd met only the day before.

" Are you sure?" Peter asked, doubt creeping into his voice.

" Of course I am!" Bucky said. 

" You've met me once, and now you want to adopt me?" Peter asked, sarcasm dripping from his voice. Bucky nodded and Peter sighed, internally face palming. 

" Okay. Okay, okay," Peter said. Bucky fist pumped the air and turned back to go to the desk to fill out the paperwork necessary to legally be Peter's guardian. 

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After a while, the paperwork was filled out, and Bucky was Peter's legal guardian. The pair walked out, Peter carrying everything he'd owned with him in a backpack. They headed back to the tower. Peter was glad to have another father figure. Even if it was a hundred year old man who used to be an emotionless killer. He'd been in weirder situations. 

" Thanks for adopting me," Peter said finally. Bucky clicked his tongue and patted Peter's shoulder.

" My pleasure kiddo," Bucky said. Peter leaned into him, giving him an armless side hug.

" Love you... dad," Peter said finally. Bucky grinned at the kid. 

" Love you too son," Bucky said. It felt good to be able to say that. Peter was glad to have another father. Bucky was glad that he now had his own kid. And that he'd beaten Natasha to adopting the kid. 

Hey guys! So that was the end of the 'one shot' Wrong Number! I had a lot of fun writing it, I hope you enjoyed it! Feel free to leave your thoughts below, but no pressure!

Stay bootiful my doods

-Ghostie