Tony was walking around the compound, making sure everything was okay when he heard a sniffle. He waited a second and started walking in that direction after hearing a second one. He walked until ending up in front of... Peter's room? surely he wasn't the one crying. He once again waited, then knocked on the door. He heard distinct shuffling, but no one came to the door. He knocked again but no noise at all followed, so he pushed open the door and was now in Peter 's room. Nothing seemed to be out of shape however, which worried him even more. He was about to ask Friday where Peter was/who had been crying, when out of the corner of his eyes, Peter's laundry hamper Shifted, then let out a cry of distress. “oh poor laundry pile, why are you upset?" Tony asked. After a moment of quiet, Tony let out a sigh. "Pete, I know it's you. I’m worried for you. Please.” The pile shifted more before a pile of brown curls emerged. Even more shifting later, Peter's red and splotchy face was visible. He looked miserable. Tony moved to Peter's bed and sat, before wordlessly ushering the boy over. Thankfully, Peter listened this time and sat next to him. It was quiet for a moment before Peter spoke up. “you don't have to be here. I'm okay.” Tony got a little upset at that because, crying loud enough to be heard at the end of the hall was not "okay.”
"I want to be here, I want to help. Tears don't go with your outfit. can you just tell me what's wrong?'' Finally, after a moment of debating, Peter Spoke up. "Mj's Halloween party was cancelled. It’s a childish thing to cry about, but I was really looking forward to going. We've never spent one together and after this year we won't see each other because we're separating for college." Peter wiped his face and stared at the ground, embarrassed, waiting for Tony to laugh in his face then leave.
The complete opposite happened. Tony cautiously wrapped his arms around the teen. "oh sweetheart. You are /not/ childish for being upset. This was important to you. I'll figure something out for you. No one deserves to be upset on Halloween. It's late tonight, though. We'll talk tomorrow I promise. Get some rest, alright? "Peter nodded and laid down while Tony left the room.
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One week later, the whole team (minus Peter who was at school) worked together to hang orange and black Streamers, various different Halloween characters like witches and Spiders, and put out candy bowls. They put on a Halloween movie and hid in different places as if planning a surprise birthday party, which it was, minus the birthday part. There was 1ots of fog everywhere and Spooky music filled the room. Around a minute later, Friday was announcing Peter's arrival and everyone held their breath.
As Peter entered the kitchen for an after school Snack, he was thoroughly confused. The room was dark and quiet, which it normally wasn't. He flicked on the lights and was even more confused. The normally fluorescent white lights were dark and flickering. He slowly noticed the rest of the changes. He set down his bag and noticed the fog. He went to open the door and noticed the wall directions. "Hey Friday? What's going on with the common room, and where is everyone?"
"all around you, peter"
"Wha-"
"Surprise!!"everyone exclaimed as they jumped up. Peter was in Shock as he took in everything. Everyone was in various Costumes and Peter couldn't help but smile when he noticed Tony had dressed as Captain America of all things. He looked around again and saw my and Ned as well!
He walked over to them, a big smile on his face. ”So you guys weren't Sick today, I was scared you both would get me sick too!,” he said brightly. "Sorry Peter, but we couldn't pass up Tony Stark! Plus, now we get to hang out on our last Halloween together!” Ned said, just as brightly. They talked for a while before Peter decided to say hi to everyone else.
He was in the midst of chatting with Thor (dressed as a puppy) when Peter felt a hand on his back and a whisper in his ear. "Kind of rude of you to not talk to the man that set this whole thing up for you. I do hope you're having fun." Peter turned to face Tony, the smile he had at the start of the surprise still there. He was talking about the fun he was having when Tony once more interrupted. “Well I’m glad, but it’s not quite over yet. I have one more surprise for you in your room. Shall we go take a look?” Peter simply nodded and let Tony lead him, the hand on his back returning.
Entering Peter's room, he immediately noticed a box on his bed wrapped, with an orange bow. He looked unassured at Tony, only stepping forward after he got a bright look and a nod. He quickly unwrapped it and was met with a... cube? Before he had too much time to be confused, Tony explained it. It's a wellness cube. It lets you travel to set locations instantly, so if you miss Ned or Mj. you can see them in person instantly. and... me, if you want." Peter wasted no time in wrapping a huge hug around the inventor's body. "I love it. Thank you."
"Happy Halloween, kid."
