Stark And The Spider

First Impressions/Don't Hold Back

(A/n: I know, I know, I literally, literally, have not updated since last decade. I think it has been....six weeks? Maybe more. I'm not sure. I know it has literally been forever and I really don't have any proper excuses other than that I was mentally exhausted, stressed, and overwhelmed with homework. I've hit a slump. But still, it hasn't been fair for you guys, and I apologize. Thank you all for sticking with me anyways. I had this whole rant that I was going to add, but I know none of you really care about that nor want to read it. You came here for the chapter that's (finally) published! (Btw, there's a lot of swearing in this one. Like a lot.) So, without further ado, I present the next chapter!)

This morning, I spent longer getting ready than I usually do. Maybe that's because I knew I was going to see (Y/n).

I mean, it's not like I've never hung out with (Y/n) one on one before. We have, plenty of times. Basically all of the time, but even still, I wanted to look nice. So, despite knowing that (Y/n) has literally seen me with a bed head and old PJs, probably with morning breath too, I made sure I dressed nicely, I brushed my teeth very well, and I spent around 20 minutes on my hair. Because even though I've hung out with (Y/n) dozens of times before, this time is different. Now, I'm hanging out with (Y/n) and her family. And her family is pretty intimidating. I want to make a good impression.

I also made sure that I arrived on time, exactly on time, in case her family was expecting me over too. So, here I am, standing outside the Avengers Compound at noon, like (Y/n) asked.

While getting ready, I did have second thoughts about going. I was still worried that I was going to hurt her. I still am. But...

I just really want to see her.

It feels a little easier to admit that to myself now, now that I've admitted that I'm in love with (Y/n). I don't have to lie to myself anymore. It feels...it feels good to be able to freely think that without trying to stop myself.

I'm in love with (Y/n).

I grin to myself as the thought runs through my brain. Just smiling like crazy, unable to stop, even when Happy walks up to me to invite me inside. He looks at me weirdly, since I'm smiling for no reason, but hardly says anything about it as he walks with me inside.

"Good morning," he says. "Someone's in a good mood."

"Yeah," I say, still smiling. "I guess I am."

I continue smiling until we make it inside the building and I realize why I spent so long getting ready this morning. (Y/n)'s family.

As soon as we step in view they all stop what they're doing to look at me. Some familiar faces smile, welcoming me, like Clint and Mr. Stark, who I've met before (Natasha isn't in the room for some reason, probably off doing something more important than staring at a fifteen-year-old kid). Some of the faces smile politely, like Ms. Potts, Captain Rogers, and--holy shit is that Bruce Banner?! Oh my gosh that is so cool!--who I haven't met yet. And some of the faces don't look necessarily welcoming, but not not-welcoming either. A lot of faces that I don't really recognize, but some that I do.

And they're all staring at me.

"H-Hi! U-Um...I-I'm Peter. Peter Parker..." I say awkwardly, waving.

"You look like you're about to wet yourself," Happy whispers.

"Nice to meet you," Captain Rogers answers politely.

"Thanks! I-I mean, technically we've met before, when we were at the airport in Germany. You know, I stole your shield and you dropped a ramp on me..." I trail off. "Sorry, I'll shut up now."