Peter Stark: Life After Civil War

Part 8

"Petey? Please go set the table for everyone. They are coming up any minute" Mom asked as I walked down from my room

I walked past her and got out all the plates and set the table. Dad was still up in his lab with uncle Bruce, which left me to set everything up. Just as I finished setting down all the cups and silverware, the elevator opened.

"Hey Pepper, we're not late for dinner are we?" Natasha asked walking in with the rest of the avengers

"No. You're right on time. I made lots of food so please, make yourselves comfortable. I'm going to get the boys" Mom said before walking off

This left me alone with them.

"You're Peter right?" Steve asked me

"Yes. I'm Peter" I reached my hand out and shook his hand

"Well you know Nat, Clint, Sam, and Bucky. It's good to finally meet you Peter"

"I'm sure. Anyways....please sit. Mom and dad will be down shortly" I told them before walking out of the kitchen and into the living room

"I get the feeling he doesn't like us?"

"What was your first clue? The way he mouthed off to us last week, or the cold glare he gave you now?"

"Shut up!"

"Hey assholes! We're supposed to get to know him, that way he doesn't hate us"

"Will you watch your language? We have an actual kid here"

I knew they were trying to whisper, but with my super hearing, I could easily hear them. I could tell they were about to start arguing again, but Dad came down before they could.

"Sorry about that. We were just discussing something. Pep made lots of food, so let's eat" Dad said gesturing me to the table

I sat right in between mom and uncle Bruce, while Dad and Steve sat at the ends of the table. Everyone else was sitting on the other side of the table.

Dinner was quiet so far, they were all talking about something, but I didn't really listen to them. Everyone was having their own separate conversations, which I didn't really mind.

"Uncle Bruce? Can you please pass the water?" I asked him and he handed me the pitcher of water

"Uncle Bruce? Why is he uncle Bruce? He met you the same day as us?" Clint asked

"Well he is my family. So I will refer to him as such. Do you have a problem with that?" I asked him

I looked at him and I could see he was surprised. I then looked over to my mom and she looked upset too. She told me to behave, so I was probably going to get scolded after dinner.

"So Peter? You go to midtown? I heard that school is very advanced. You must be very smart" Sam asked me probably trying to get rid of the tension i created

"I like to think so, but the work is sometimes rather boring and simple. But yes, it's very advanced" I told him before continuing to eat

"You seem like a good kid, so I assume you never get in trouble. I mean trouble is...." Steve starts to lecture, but I was not in the mood

"No offense Mr. Rogers, but I've probably seen every single one of your PSA's in school. I know exactly what you would have to say about getting in trouble. I probably have your detention PSA memorized by now" I told him not wanting to hear his speech again, I definitely heard it enoughq

"What was that? PSA's?" Bucky asked me

"Yeah. You know....videos of his speeches about getting detention, fitness challenges, puberty. They show them at my school" I told them

Everyone started to laugh and I could see Steve's face turning red.

"Well we know what we're watching tonight" Natasha said laughing

"They were supposed to boost morale. I didn't know people still watched them"

They didn't ask me many other questions that night. I looked over at my dad and could see him smiling as well, he was having a good time.

"Peter, now is the time to apologize for the things you said?" Mom whispered to me and I nodded my head

I was really hoping she forgot about that. I rolled my eyes before standing up, which caught everyone's attention.

"I've been told to apologize for the things I said last week, and for what I said tonight. I'm sorry that I mouthed off to you, even though everything I said was true. You really hurt my dad and I don't forgive you yet. I'm really mad, but that is no excuse for the things I said. So I'm sorry" I told them before sitting back down

"It's alright Peter. We understand why you're so upset with us. We're sorry too, for everything. We just hope one day you will forgive us and we can all be a team" Steve said in his usual all American voice

After I finished my food, I stood up and started to clear my plate.

"So every night we change into our pajamas and watch movies after dinner. You are all welcome to join us, tonight is my turn to pick" Dad said before clearing off his plate as well

Mom usually did the cooking, so dad and I always cleared off the table and did the dishes. Everyone eventually walked into the living room and sat down, while dad and I washed the dishes.

"You are grounded for the rest of the weekend Pete. We asked you to behave and be polite. I know you're mad but you cannot mouth off to Clint or Steve like that. No Spider-Man or lab for the rest of the weekend, understand?" He told me passing me the dishes to dry

"I understand. I'm sorry....I wasn't trying to cause more problems between everyone" Everyone was having a good time before I said anything, I didn't want to cause more problems

"I know, kid. Alright, now that I did the whole responsible dad thing, I just want to tell you that I'm proud of you for standing up for me. Don't tell your mother I said that. Now let's finish this and get ready for bed" I couldn't help but laugh at his words

Once we were finished with the dishes, I went to change into my pajamas before coming back to the living room. I sat in my usual spot right in between mom and dad. Everyone else was either on the floor or on the other couches. Dad decided to play Remember The Titans, which was awesome because I loved this movie.

"I'm sorry about dinner mom. I'm sorry I made it awkward and mouthed off to Mr. Rogers and Mr. Barton. You told me to behave and I didn't listen. Dad already grounded me from Spider-Man and the lab for the rest of the week" I whispered to her

"It's okay baby" She placed her arm around me and I laid in her chest

I felt strange cuddling with someone when I could feel everyone was looking at me. They probably thought I was a baby.

"Ignore them. There is nothing wrong with you laying with your parents" Dad leant over and whispers to me

I closed my eyes and snuggled up to my mom even more. I could get used to this I think, maybe the avengers were not so bad.

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Guess who is getting introduced next chapter? Get excited for her introduction and her first meeting with Peter.