You're The Reason I'm Living ( Irondad & Spiderson )

Chapter 2

4 months had passed after the whole Civil War stuff, the rogue were still in hiding.In the other hand, things had been great between Tony and Peter. He even managed to convinced (forced) Peter to call him 'dad' after the poor kid had slipped out once during movie night, the kid had decided to comply eventually (after a moment of crying and heart to heart session)

Tony got to admit that he had changed, for the better, for Peter. He had tried his best to be there for his kid, to not be like his father, and it had gone pretty well actually. He was now waiting for Peter to come back from school, kinda missed him and his never ending rambling.He smiled at the thought. Who knew the great Tony Stark had turned into a softie.

Peter used to stay only during weekends but now he had stayed from Wednesday to Sunday due to May's double shift.That woman did love her job after all, and Tony was more than eager to spend more time with his son, so why the hell not?

His thought was cut off when the elevator opened and revealed a very excited looking Peter. "I'm home dad"
Tony felt those warm feeling every time Peter called him dad. "How was school, son?" he asked like he always did.That was all what Peter needed and he was telling his dad about his day, without leaving any details. Tony just listened silently with fond smile. Peter's rambling was really comforting for some reasons.

It was when suddenly Peter went quiet that he realised that his son had fallen asleep on the lab couch.Tony frowned as he checked his watch.They had spent nearly 4 hours in the lab and it was almost dinner time.He then quietly cleaned up his working table, and walked towards the sleeping boy.

"Underoos? Come on wake up",he tried as he ran his fingers through Peter's hair. The kid stir, fluttering his eyes in the process. " 'time is i'?", he mumbled, trying to push the sleepiness away.

"It's almost 6. Come on go take a shower. I'll make us dinner.", after having Peter at the compound most of the time, Tony had put an extra effort learning how to cook so that his kid could eat actual healthy food. "Do you want me to help?", Peter offered.

"It's okay underoos. Come on, go shower. I'll be in the kitchen", and that was where he spent his next twenty minutes, trying to make spaghetti, one of Peter's favourite. "FRIDAY? Could you call Peter, please? Dinner's ready", he called out. "Of course, sir". Three minutes later came a running Peter with his big smile that always managed to make Tony's heart melt. "Did you make spaghetti?! God, it's been a while since you make them, dad." He quickly grabbed his plate and began to eat his dinner while Tony just chuckled fondly.
"Slow down, Petey."

"Sorry but this is so good, dad. Thank you." Peter said looking at his dad after his third plate. Tony couldn't help but felt proud of himself. "Don't sweat it, kid. I'll cook whatever you want, just say it".

After dinner Peter went back to his room to finish his homework. He came back to the lounge room when he had completed them to watch 'Frozen' with Tony. When he entered the lounge room, Tony was already on the couch, a bowl of popcorn on the table. Without waiting, he quickly sat on the couch, snuggled into Tony's chest while Tony had his hand wrapped around his shoulders.
"Did you finish your homework?," Tony asked even though he knew that Peter had completed them.Peter just nodded, and they went back to the movie. They sang quite loudly when the singing parts came out, knowing nobody was able to hear them.

They ended up sleeping on the couch, cuddling with smiles on their faces.

The next morning (thank goodness it was Saturday), Tony could feel the sun shone through the window.Trying to open his eyes,he looked down at Peter who was still curled up on his chest.He smiled fondly and began to ran his fingers through Peter's soft curls,but something was not right,like someone was watching.He could see a man standing a few feet away from the couch and began to panic,but relax when the said man was only Rhodey,smiling with an amused and soft smile.

Tony didn't know what made him come to the compound this morning but he just rolled his eyes. "How long have you been standing there like a maniac?"

"Ouh, not long, only a couple minutes.It's 8am by the way.",Rhodey rolled his eyes,well that made sense to why he was still standing.Tony just frowned and decided that it was too early, he could deal with his best friend later. He closed his eyes and tightened his hold on Peter,snuggled his nose in his hair.

"Tones, as much as I hate to end this cute father-son moment, you need to wake up.", he heard Rhodey said, but just ignored him. "I knew you would forget about it that's why i came early here.Tones, you need to wake up.We have meeting, remember? With Ross? About the rogue?", he whispered because he knew Tony didn't want Peter to worry. That cute boy was too protective when it came to Tony, it was intimidating. You could kiss those bambi eyes bye-bye, if you just as much as talked to Tony the wrong way. Rhodey couldn't help but shuddered at the thought.

Tony opened his eyes wide when the meeting was mentioned, well he did forget about it. No one could blame him really because nobody looked forward to something that had left a scar in your life.He also didn't want Peter to worry. Before he could say anything,the kid began to move,looking up at Tony with those doe eyes,smiling. He still didn't notice the other man in the lounge room. Rhodey cleared his throat loudly , smirking at Peter.

Peter turned his head so fast that Tony thought that he gonna snap his neck. Peter looked at Rhodey,and then back to Tony.When he remembered that he was still cuddling with Tony on the couch, he looked back at Rhodey, eyes wide and he was blushing like crazy.

"Hey Petey?", his attention was back at Tony, who seemed just as amused as his best friend. " I forgot to tell you that I have a meeting today at twelve.Sorry I didn't tell you this but will you be okay by yourself?", Peter looked like he was thinking something for a moment. "Can I go to Ned's?" he asked with small voice. Tony just chuckled. "Yes you can, Peter.You dont have to ask for my permission to go to your friends' or anywhere. Just do tell me where you're going so that I don't get a heart attack when you suddenly go MIA. Now go to your room and get ready for breakfast"

"What meeting by the way?," Peter asked suddenly.
Tony hesitated to answer because he didn't want to lie to his son but it wasn't something that he should know, not yet at least. Sensing his friend's hesitation, Rhodey answered, with confidence. " Ouh nothing much. The usual boring and stupid stuff. I know your dad wants to spend the day with you more than anything else, but somehow both of us must be there.", Peter seemed to believe that and quickly went to his room to shower.Tony had never been more grateful about Rhodey's skill to lie about easily.

" Come on Honeybear, let's make breakfast.", they went to kitchen and began to make pancakes. When the breakfast was ready, Peter stumbled in, right in time. " I called Ned and he said I can go there by ten o'clock", he said. "I'll asked happy to drive you there then"

"Thanks dad"

It was nine thirty when Peter was ready to go.Tony hugged him and kissed his forehead, but was surprised when Peter stood on his toe and kiss his left cheek. Before he could say anything, his son had already running towards the elevator. "Bye dad!". Tony watched as the elevator went down, smiled fondly. God I love that kid, he thought. "You sure do, hun",he looked at Rhodey who was there the entire time watching with soft and amused face (again) . Tony could feel himself blushed as he realised that he had said it out loud.