(Fem.) Percy meets Spidey

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"Hello Peter, Mr Stark is currently at a press conference, but he has left instruction for you to wait for him in the living area."

"Thanks Friday." I stepped onto the elevator and stood quietly as it began the journey up.

When the doors opened, I walked out and claimed a spot on the couch.

The tower was mostly silent, the hum of electrical appliances the only thing I could really hear.

After maybe ten or so minutes I looked up at the ceiling. "Hey Friday?"

"Yes Peter?"

"Could you ask Mr Stark when he'll get back? And uh...can you not tell him that I asked?"

"Of course. Boss?"

"What?" Mr Stark's voice came out of the speaker.

"What time do you expect to return to the tower?"

"Did the kid ask?"

"No sir."

Mr Stark chuckled. "I'll be there soon kid. I'm in the car. Hey, Happy say hi."

There was silence until a very grudging hello came through.

I smiled.

"But there's leftovers in the fridge, chips in the cupboard, and ice cream in the freezer. Hey-"

"Boss, Peter did not ask me to question you on your expected arrival. I was asking because he appears to be napping on the couch."

I took the hint and laid down, closing my eyes and making sure my arm was obscuring my mouth from the camera so he couldn't see me smile.

"Take a picture Friday and send it to me."

"Why the sudden interest?" The AI asked.

"Because you might be covering for the kid while he does something stupid."

"Sending photo now."

"Thanks Friday. Tell the kid I'll be there in a bit."

The call ended and I didn't sit up.

"Peter, are you okay?"

"Just tired Friday. I think I might take a nap."

And so I did.

I only woke up when I felt a hand on my shoulder, gently shaking me.

"Hey kid, rise and shine." Mr Stark stared at me. "We've got a lot of work to do."

I groaned and rolled so I was facing the back of the couch.

"Don't make me pull you off that couch."

"Can I please sleep some more Mr Stark? I'm so tired."

"Why? Saving too many people?"

I sighed and sat up. "My neighbor's daughter came home yesterday. She was awake when I went out for patrol, and she was awake when I came home. She was pacing and talking on the phone or to herself for a while and then it was eight in the morning."

"Don't you have noise cancelling headphones?"

"They were in one of my backpacks that got stolen."

Mr Stark sighed and sat next to me. "If your aunt agrees to it, you can spend the night here. That'll give you time to take a nap, work on some projects, and then get a good night's sleep."

"I'll call her and-"

"Friday, call May and tell her Peter's sleeping over."

"Of course."

"Take your nap kid, I'm just gonna grab something to eat before heading to the lab."

"Actually, I'm not...I'm not tired anymore."

"Good try, but take a nap." He patted my shoulder. "I don't need to explain how a sleep-deprived kid got his hand burnt in my lab."

I stared at him before nodding and laying down after he got up.

I heard Mr Stark leave and then I heard someone come back into the room.

Whoever it was covered me with a blanket.

I shifted and mumbled a thanks before drifting off to sleep.

Tony

I smiled at Peter as he finally fell asleep.

I stood up and almost went to my lab but...

I sighed. He's never going to let me live this down if he finds out it was me.

I picked him up and took him to my bedroom. Once there I laid him down on my bed and pulled the blankets over him.

He mumbled something in his sleep, grabbing my pillow and hugging it.

"Boss," Friday whispered, trying not to wake Peter. "Peter's aunt is on the phone. She wants to talk to you."

"In a second." I whispered.

I leaned down and kissed Peter's head. "Sweet dreams kid."

I walked out of the room, softly closing the door behind me. "Put her through, Friday. Hey May, what are you wearing?"

"Tony, I appreciate you wanting to let Peter stay over but I couldn't ask you to-"

"It's not an issue for me. The kid's tired, he said he couldn't fall asleep at home because of the neighbor's kid."

"Let me guess, he lost another set of noise canceling headphones?"

"I think he's been missing them for a while. Anyway, he's asleep in my room right now. Thought he'd be comfier in there than on the couch."

"I'm not going to win this am I?"

"Nope. But thanks for trying. Anything else you wanna talk about?"

"No, I need to get going or I'll be late for work. Bye Tony." She hung up.

"Friday, tell me when the kid wakes up. I need to-"

"What did you need Mr Stark?" Peter opened the door and rubbed his eyes before a yawn left his mouth.

"I thought your aunt didn't have to work until noon today."

"The car broke down so she's taking the bus. We're waiting until she gets her paycheck to get it fixed."

I nodded and patted his shoulder. "How about you head on down to the lab? I'm going to grab some snacks."

"Uh Mr Stark...how did, how did I end up in your room?"

"Pepper called and when I told her you were passed out on the couch she immediately thought I was working you too hard and to put you in a room with an actual bed. And my room happened to be closest. Now chop chop, we don't have forever."

Peter nodded and rushed to the elevator.

When I was sure he wouldn't be able to hear me, I spoke to Friday.

"Clear my schedule for tomorrow."

Hey look

An update

I don't know why but in my head it sounds like I'm the box ghost

Fear me!

Boo!

Anyway...I'm gonna just go type some more chapters......................................................

See yah