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Peter James Stark used to have a different name and a different identity entirely, his old name was Peter Benjamin Parker at least thats all he knew when he found his old file his dad had hidden away in a dusty box. Peter used to live with his mom, he didn't really remember her much, all that he knew was that she died when he was three and he was shipped off to his biological father how CPS even found out that Peter was the one and only Tony Stark's biological son, he'll never know. Peter also had a few pictures he hides away in his drawer.
Of course he wasn't Tony's only child, Harley his older brother who was practically the opposite of Peter was the oldest and Peter was younger by like.. two years. Morgan is the youngest, she wasn't really planned at least that's what Peter thinks because Tony and Pepper were practically pale in the face for the whole pregnancy and he can still remember how awkward it first was when Pepper started living with them, he could still remember it even though it was years ago- and how Harley didn't like it one bit but softened up to her not even two days later.
The point is, Peter was different and he knew that. He wasn't stupid to not know, even the Avengers that lived with them for a bit were really close with Morgan and Harley but didn't know how to talk to Peter, but he himself didn't really know how to talk to them either so it wasn't that big of a problem.
Peter used to get lonely though, a lot, he remembers most of his childhood in his room playing with his toys alone while Harley was next to their dad doing whatever stuff they did in the lab with Pepper staring at the two fondly with a soft smile pressed on her lips. She never had that smile when she looked at him.. she just didn't know how to talk to him and to be fair most people didn't.
Most people found him weird, he had big geeky glasses, was a nerd, and had tons of allergies so he understood where they came from. He did have friends though, he had Ned- his best friend since he was ten years old and they met in school, recently he also had MJ who kind of scared him but she was also really nice when you get to know her.
So he wasn't alone, well outside of home anyway.
Anyway, Peter was fourteen years old, the unknown middle child of the Stark family. There were hardly any pictures of him online and he preferred it that way. Peter also knew he was the product of a one night stand, Tony at least dated Harley's biological mom for three weeks before she got pregnant with him.
Peter had regular nannies when he was younger as well, he had a favorite one though, Ms Laine, she was nice and made Peter when he was younger not feel as alone as he was until one day they all left and Peter started to take care of himself alone.
Peter used to get jealous of Harley, Harley who called Pepper "Mom" and was popular outgoing and the pride of Tony Stark. Harley was close with the Avengers who always cringed when they had to talk with Peter. Harley didn't get bullied at school and Harley was- the complete opposite of what Peter was.
Then Morgan came, and he saw how neither Pepper or Tony changed towards Harley not even the Avengers. So Peter came to the conclusion that in some way, it was his fault for being so different because Peter couldn't even dream of having something like that.
Peter got used to it in some way or another and figured it out. He was in a home that was full of people who were a family and he was the only outsider there.
It was fine, really it was.
Peter woke up today and knew instantly it wasn't going to be a good day because his head was throbbing in pain. He got up sighed and started to get ready when he changed he walked into the kitchen and made himself a sandwich. Peter got dressed in his usual clothes, a hoodie that was a bit to big fort him, at least it hid his arms.. it wasn't like he wanted to hurt himself its just sometimes he doesn't know what else to do.
He didn't even really notice Harley walking in. "Morning, Pete." Harley greeted not even glancing at his direction before opening a cabinet to see where the cereal was.
"Morning." Peter greeted back trying to finish his food as soon as possible because Ned was already spamming his phone full asking him when he was going to arrive.
"Did you know where the cereal is?" Harley asked and Peter just shook his head, thats when Pepper walked in already dressed in her work clothes she ruffled Harley's hair before she spoke.
"That cereal had far too much sugar, try to eat something healthy for once, Harley." Peter watched as Harley groaned and closing the cabinet he just opened.
"Mom, that was literally my favorite cereal, you know that right?" Pepper just smiled. "I do know that."
She finally glanced at Peter's direction and gave him a small smile. "Good Morning, Peter."
Peter cleared his throat before answering. "Morning, Pepper." He gave her a polite smile back.
"Mom you're just hiding it from me aren't you? You are making me pay for staying up late with Dad last night-" Pepper's eyebrow shot up.
"I did not know that, but thank you for the information, Harley." The boy frowned and then started to look for something else to eat for breakfast.
"Just give the boy his cereal, Pep." Tony said as he walked into the kitchen with Morgan dressed for her kindergarten day.
"Oh you are in trouble, Mister Stark. Didn't we agree that Harley wouldn't stay up with you in the lab during school days?" Tony gave her a peck on the cheek and Peter just had to cringe from watching it.
"Harley, Harley! Daddy said he's gonna draw with me today when he picks me up!" The four year old practically yelled as she ran towards Harley.
"Oh are you little miss?" Harley answered and Morgan pouted. "I'm not little I'm already five, Harley!"
Harley gasped dramatically. "Five? So you're still a little baby!" Morgan shook her head.
"No! Mommy tell him! Tell him I'm not a baby!" Pepper gave her a small laugh. "Harley stop antagonizing Morgan. She's a big girl already." Morgan eagerly nodded along.
Peter cleared his throat trying not to cringe as he started at the happy family scene in front of him "I'm gonna.. gonna wait for you in the car. See you there, Harley." Peter said as he went to get his bag.
"Tell Happy, I'll be there soon." - is all that Harley said before Peter walked into the elevator and pressed the button to get down.
He quickly walked towards the car and sat in the backseat, Happy was quiet and didn't say much beside the "Morning" he says every day when he drives them to school.
Peter opened his phone that was already full of texts.
Ned: Dude you have NO idea what my mom just got me.
Ned: A NEW LEGO SET!
Ned: Not just ANY Lego Set but the Death Star one.
Ned: It has 3,808 pieces Peter!
Peter: No way.
Ned: Yes way! Think you can come over after school to build it with me?
Peter: don't we have practice today?
Ned: right we do! Another day of you drooling over Liz!
Peter: Dude!
Ned: You know it's true even MJ knows it she always cringes when you stare at Liz
Ned: Its kind of funny
Peter: It is not :(
Peter shut his phone off when Harley walked to the car and sat beside him in the backseat.
"Morning, Happy." Harley greeted when the car started. "Morning, Kid."
The ride to school felt like ages, Harley talked Happy's ears off while Peter was staring out of the window. After about fifteen minutes they arrived at the school and both of them got out, Peter thanked Happy and watched as he drove off.
"I always forget that you're a freshman now." Harley told him and Peter felt his ears going warm.
"Yeah, uh.." Harley walked to his group of friends before Peter let another word out and he felt something knot in his stomach. Peter sighed deeply rubbing his eye with hand that was sliding under his glasses as he walked into the building, it didn't take long before he spotted Ned.
Ned quickly walked towards him a grin in his face, while Peter was beside his locker.
"Dude!" Peter gave him a tight smile before the two started to walk.
"You absolutely have to come over after school this week- there is no way I'm building that set without you, Peter." Peter brushed his glasses upwards after they were sliding down.
"You make it sound like I never come over. I literarily slept over at yours last week, Ned." The boy rolled his eyes. "You know thats not what I mean. It's over three thousand pieces, Peter!" He said it like it was a state secret.
"I know, Ned." Peter whispered back. "And thats really cool I will come over don't freak out."
Ned huffed as they continued walking. "I didn't even think that my mom would get it for me! But she did and I was so happy-"
Peter nodded as his eyes instantly went to Liz when he saw her.
Ned snapped his fingers making Peter blink and look at him. "Really, Peter? You're gonna drool over her this early in the morning?"
Peter felt how his face flushed up. "Ned, please for the love of God. Shut up, dude."
Ned shrugged and went quiet for a few seconds before he stopped like he remembered something.
"Oh right, Peter." He started.
"hm?"
"MJ told me- like before you came that, Mr. Harrington managed to arrange a field trip to OSCORP with the team. Isn't that just awesome?" Peter stared for a few seconds before the realization came to mind in Ned's head.
"Do you think your dad is gonna let you? I mean I heard that he and Norman Osbo-" Peter quickly put his hand over Ned's mouth.
"Dude!" Ned blinked, before he slapped Peter's hand away. "Sorry forgot how you were keeping your billionaire dad a secret." He whispered.
Peter just gave him a blank stare. "It's whatever anyway, I think he'll me go." Not that he cares to even look at me twice a day anyway.
"MJ said that it's gonna be boring probably since we're all still minors and won't be allowed to touch any cool stuff- but like still it's freaking OSCORP!"
Peter's brain was racing, he did read a few articles of stuff that was done there and his Mom also worked at OSCORP, at least thats what he found on her file. if his Mom worked there it would have had to been cool, right?
He smiled faintly. "I think'll it'll be cool to go."
Ned nodded. "I also told MJ that but she just gave me that stare that creeps the hell out of me." Peter knows that stare, that stare also creeps him out.
"Dude," Ned spoke up once again already scheming. "Do you think they'll let us see the robotics devision? I'm gonna lose my mind if they do."
Peter shakes his head. "Probably not." he watched as Ned frowns and he gave him a pat on the shoulder comfortingly.
"What do we have first period?" He asked the boy. "Chemistry."
Chemistry, he could work with that.