Hello everyone!

This story is set after End Game and is in an AU where everyone lived. Because I like that type of universe and both Peter and Tony deserved better. XD No offense to the actual movie, however.

But yes, I hope you like it! I will be updating every couple days. This will eventually be Irondad, but not quite yet. Either way, please enjoy!

"That's all for today, class. You're free to go."

Ms. Warren's voice came over the rustle of many backpacks being stacked on the desks as the students got ready to get out of school. As Peter Parker slowly rose from his seat, bending over to pick up his gray backpack from underneath his chair, he heard his physics teacher again.

"Don't forget that your robot projects are due NEXT Wednesday. First and final due date!" The students grunted in response as they pushed past each other to get out the door.

A smile crept up Peter's face as he pulled his backpack over his shoulders. He was looking forward to the robot project. It was cool enough that Ms. Warren had shown them "Big Hero 6" as an example in class, and he had already done his part for his project by building a small replica of the robot, Baymax. It was going to be good. Ned was going to flip, and MJ might even say something beyond her snarky half compliments.

"Thanks, Ms. Warren," Peter called as he walked out the door, pausing to see the black-haired woman do a small wave and smile to award his politeness. Peter's smile widened as he turned to get to his locker down the hall. It would be a great weekend.

"Hey, dude!" Ned came up from behind him. Usually he was in physics, but today Peter's best friend had been working on a tutoring session with some middle schoolers. "Guess who was able to set another kid straight about 'Star Wars' versus 'Star Trek' today?"

"Oh boy," Peter shook his head as Ned took his spot next to him as they walked, "Don't tell me they mixed up Luke and Captain Kirk again."

"OH NO. It got worse. Some smart aleck kid argued with me for like ten minutes over how Bones and Han are the same people and how 'Star Trek: Beyond' is the awful sequel to 'The Last Jedi.' Even though the movies came out years apart." Ned groaned as he rubbed his forehead.

Peter laughed at his friend's dismay as he got to his locker. "They really are messed up these days, aren't they? Is that why they asked you to help tutor? To set them straight?" Peter teased as he set his books on the shelf of his locker.

"Yeah, I suppose so-Woah! When did that happen?" Ned said and pointed to a picture hung on the back of Peter's locker door.

Peter glanced up and felt a warmth in his chest. He had a picture taped on his locker of Tony, Steve, Sam, Bucky and himself all together while sitting on Tony's couch. Steve had one arm around Tony's shoulder and another around Bucky, with his leg across his knee and a smile on his lips. Bucky and Sam were on the right side of the picture, both smoldering at the camera. Sam was leaning forward toward the camera and Bucky was more back, his head arched upwards with his one arm around Steve and the other perched on Sam's shoulder. They had both been cracking jokes and arguing over who Steve liked better while mimicking each other all that day and that attitude was clearly shown through their copies of each other's pose.

Peter's favorite part of the photo, however, was the left side of the photo, where Mr. Stark and he were seated. Tony had one arm around Steve's muscular shoulders and the other was around Peter, his hand atop the curls on Peter's head. Tony's wide smile seemed to light up the photo and Peter was so glad Pepper had captured Tony mid laugh. Peter himself wasn't looking at the camera, but was laughing at Bucky and Sam, with an arm around Tony's shoulders.

Peter's face broke into a huge grin. Yes, that had been a good day. He had been with his childhood heroes all day, laughed until his sides hurt, had Sam and Bucky mercilessly tease him all day (which secretly he enjoyed, if he was being honest) and teamed up with them at the end of the day to take down a gang fight that had broken out in downtown Brooklyn. Afterwards Mr. Stark had taken them out to Dairy Queen and they talked over the fight and had a great time.

"Pepper took that picture a month back. I got around to printing it off a week or two ago," Peter said. "It was a fun day and I got to spend it with the guys."

Ned made an excited squeal and pushed Peter's shoulder. "Dude, that is so cool! Just think, you got the best superheroes in your corner, fighting beside you and hey," he pointed at the picture, "best references ever for job applications!"

Peter laughed and began to shoot back a reply when the locker door was shut with an abrupt BANG. Peter and Ned both jumped backwards as the face of Carl King, an awful bully, came into view from behind the now closed locker door. His smug grin just got bigger as he saw the two teen's shocked faces.

"Talking about your 'internship' again, Parker?" Carl let out a low laugh, "I'm not too surprised since you got nothing better to do with your life. Maybe if you keep talking about it, it'll become a reality."

Peter sighed and pulled his backpack up further on his shoulder. "It's not fake, for the last time, King."

"That's what you always say. You're so stupid." Carl said. Peter and Ned both turned their backs on him and walked down the school hallway towards the front doors. "He'll leave us alone in a moment," Ned muttered to Peter.

But Carl had other ideas. He ran ahead so that he was right in front of Peter, forcing him to come to a stop towards the end of the hall. "Why you walking away, Parker? No good excuses this time?"

"Why are you on this today? I've got a project to work on and I bet you do too," Peter said and shot a glare at the blonde boy.

"Oh, that's the point. I DO have a project to work on and I don't want YOU getting in the way," Carl stepped closer to Peter with every syllable.

Peter frowned. "What do you mean?"

"I know you have some 'super secret plans' that will probably blow us all away at the fair and I can't have that happen again!" Carl was now right in Peter's face and pushed Peter's chest with his right hand. Peter moved backwards a few steps, surprised by the sudden movement. "You have no reason to be doing this well and you're just a little wannabe with your so-called heroes." Carl was now really close to Peter again and his face was portraying a fury not one of them had ever seen before.

"Carl, hey! You need to chill!" Ned said as he ran up to get between the two of them, "What's wrong with you, man?"

Carl glared at Ned and pushed him away from him, "Back off, loser. You're not included in this," Peter quickly put his hand on Ned's shoulder and moved towards the doors. "Ned, it's fine. Let's just go."

Carl coughed out a bitter laugh. He stood behind them and crossed his arms over his chest, "Go? Go where? You running away, Parker?"

Peter closed his eyes but kept walking. Little farther, we're almost to the door.

Carl once again ran up to be right in front of Peter and stopped him in his tracks. He put both of his hands on Peter's shoulders and pushed. Peter stumbled backwards as Carl said, "You're such a wimp. No wonder you gotta make up stories to make your life interesting."

Peter looked at him with a sharp glare and pulled his backpack up higher on his shoulder, saying, "I don't want to fight you, Carl"

"Yeah, I wouldn't want to fight me either" A small, malicious grin appeared on Carl's face. He walked closer to Peter and Peter, guessing his intentions, quickly moved to side. "What's wrong, Peetie? You scared?" Carl ran up to him and threw a punch, which Peter dodged easily.

Peter looked around and saw the stairs behind him. He quickly tried to move to the wall, but suddenly, Carl was on him and before Peter could move aside fully, Carl pushed his shoulders as hard as he could and sent the super teenager flying down the stairs, face first.

WHUMP

CRACK

"PETER-"

Peter was barely aware of Ned's shout as searing pain went through his face and nose as he hit the bottom of the stairs and laid on the floor in front of the entrance doors. Ned yelped and ran down and bent next to his friend.

Ned's head snapped to Carl and said angrily, "What did you just do? You might've killed him!"

Carl, for his part, looked suddenly very pale. He glanced at Ned and said, "Hey-hey, he's probably fine. I just wanted to threaten him, that's all."

"You could've done that without pushing him!" Ned raged, "He's not even moving, you little-"

Peter groaned and Ned looked back at him. Peter slowly moved his head up so he could see what he was around. He then suppressed another groan when the first thing he saw the sign above the front doors that read, "WELCOME TO MIDTOWN SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY SCHOOL. WE ARE SO GLAD YOU ARE HERE".

"I'm okay, Ned." Peter propped himself up on his shoulder and rolled over so that he was sitting upright. He rubbed his face and looked over at his best friend. "I just hit the ground a little rough, that's all."

Ned made a face. "Dude, your eye looks real bad."

"What?"

Ned pointed to Peter's left side of his face. Peter suddenly became aware of a stinging pain on his face and reached up his hand to touch his eye. It felt puffy. Eyes shouldn't be puffy.

"Carl, what in the name of-" Peter turned to look at the bully, but instead found an empty hallway. "Dang, he must have run."

"He's a coward! And a jerk!" Ned yelled as he helped Peter to his feet, "we need to get you to the nurses office,"

"No, nonono, I'm fine. I have super healing, remember?" Peter said as he steadied himself, putting his hand on Ned's shoulder. "My eye will heal up quickly."

"Yeah, but it's not just your eye, but your nose and-"

"I'll be fine! I barely feel it." Peter said, though he did, indeed, feel pain shooting through his face. "C'mon, let's go to your house." He headed for the door which he had been trying so hard to get to for the last few minutes.

Ned hesitated for a moment before following. "If you're sure. I don't want to be held accountable by Mister Stark if you're seriously hurt or something," he joked and walked up beside Peter.

"Nah, you're off the hook," Peter grinned as they stepped outside. "I'll be fine and besides, if the healing takes too long, I'm not planning on seeing him for a few days now."

"Mission?" Ned asked.

"Pepper's parents' anniversary. So, scarier than an actual mission." Peter said and they quickly made their way to the Leeds house.

Thanks for reading!