A/N: This is a topic I've absolutely adored reading and imagining for a long time now. So I'm super, super excited to start writing with it. There'll be more info on a bunch of stuff down at the bottom, but I don't wanna stop you reading my story. Thanks!

Tony started noticing Peter's secretiveness pretty quickly. And oddly, it wasn't over girls (that's for later) or parties, or even chores and homework. It was over MUSIC. When working or relaxing or any time Petey had his earphones in, the kid seemed to get really into whatever he was listening to. He clearly knew all the words, and the action or expression in how they were performed. So, one afternoon (the first of many similar encounters) Tony waltzed up, smirking at Peter (who didn't know he was being watched) properly JAMMING OUT to this song. He was sad, angry, happy, and utterly caught up. He was tapping is fingers, bobbing his head and mouthing dramatically. So when Tony coughed so loudly and deliberately, the kid's obvious mortification was justifiable.

Peter instantly stopped and went red. "Hey, um, Mr Stark. I was just- I mean-"

Tony cut in, despite being bemused by the boy's ramblings. "Watcha listening to Spider-Ling? Getting into it, huh?"

"I- uh- just- nothing really. Just stuff. " Peter went even MORE red and pushed his phone and earphones deep into his satchel.

"Well you sure love this 'stuff', kid." Tony watched him carefully.

"Uh- Em- Eminem? Yeah, he's great. With all the, you know, rapping and stuff, you know?" Peter tried weakly. Tony was clearly going to argue but the kid stood up, saying "Anyway Mr Stark, gotta go now, thanks for the chemistry help and stuff… bye!"

And the kid was gone, slamming the door and face burning.

Huh.

Tony didn't like being lied to. And if that kid was doing anything dodgy, he was gonna regret it. But it turned out that over the next few weeks, Tony wasn't the only one curious and irked by Peter's secrets. He got several reports back from Steve, Clint and Nat (Heck, even Bucky) saying that Peter was being weird with his music. Peter never kept anything from Tony, or many people really. He was an open book about stuff like this. So what was with it all?

It all really came to a head one afternoon. They were all just hanging around, when Peter walked in with his earphones in, bobbing like always to 'Eminem'. If it wasn't clearly incorrect, Tony would easily believe that Peter didn't know that Eminem was more than a type of chocolate. But regardless, here he was, sitting down and mouthing subtly. Then, suddenly, Clint jumped onto the sofa grinning and yanked Peter's phone and earphones out of his hands, going to check the song. Peter worked like lightning. He backflipped off the sofa, shoved a startled Clint out of the way and grabbed his phone and earphones to then sprint out of the room. Nat laughed at a clearly grumpy and disgruntled Clint on the floor. In about 10 seconds, Peter reappeared without his phone and earphones (clearly stashed away now) and muttered an apology to Clint and an audience of amused Avengers. Then he retreated to his room.

Tony asked May (who was also living in the tower right now) but she had no idea either. Literally everyone was confused and slightly concerned now. So Tony called a meeting.

Well not really a meeting, more of a statement whilst everyone but Peter was there. "So Peter."

"What the hell is the little punk listening to that he's so desperate to keep secret?!" exclaimed Clint, glad of an opportunity to express his thoughts on the scenario.

Everyone deliberated.

"Maybe it's something, you know, dodgy." Nat suggested.

May looked scandalised. "No! Peter- he- He's not LIKE that. He's not with me, anyway." She looked round the room at everyone else, and was comforted by the nods of agreement.

"No, you're right May. Peter is basically 8." Said Bruce. "No offence."

"Exactly. So what does a cute little kid of 8 wanna hide?" deliberated Tony whilst literally everyone hid a smile that Tony had just called Peter a 'cute little kid'.

After a few more fruitless minutes of debating, the Avengers just agreed to try and grab Peter's phone whenever they could.

The opportunity was sooner than they thought it would be. Peter literally left his phone at home. That simple. So, with all the Avengers right behind him, Tony hacked Peter's phone. "F.R.I.D.A.Y, what has Peter been listening to so much recently?"

"Peter has been listening to the soundtrack of Dear Evan Hansen, Mr Stark. The musical."

"The MUSICAL?"

"Yes, sir."

Bucky leaned back in his seat. "That kid is gonna be death of me." He said, making everyone grin even more.

"Oh my god. He's a literal angel, isn't he?" laughed Nat.

Everyone nodded.

"But we're also gonna embarrass the heck out of him, right?" exclaimed Clint.

Everyone nodded again.

Tony stepped forward. "We can't let him off easy either. This is too good an opportunity for regular teasing. We've got to go ALL OUT."

Nat and Clint leaned in further than everyone else. "I'm listening."

Poor Peter was completely unaware to what was going to happen. He walked into the living room, picking up his phone, which was just where he left it. First thing he did was put in his earphones. Tony smirked at the kid bobbing along, and decided to kick it off.

Tony stood up. "Ah, no. Pepper's gonna kill me, I haven't booked that meeting. If I Could Tell Her, I would. But she's gonna be so mad."

Peter looked up, vague confusion at the random statement.

Then Nat stood. "You could just write her an email. You know, I'm sorry, it won't happen again, Sincerely, Me."

Now Peter looked up properly. He turned down his music to better hear the conversation, and his cheeks darkened at the two weird mentions of some of his favorite song's titles.

"I can't, Nat. I mean, she's asked me a bazillion times. Words Fail."

Now Peter went pretty red, and took out his earphones and looked suspiciously at Tony, who was trying to hold in his laughter.

Randomly, Steve walked in, pouting. "Guys! It took me ages to get in, someone accidentally locked the door. I was just stood there, Waving Through a Window!"

Now Peter had gone bright red, and was stuttering. He stood up, about to say something, when Rhodey and Wanda walked in. Nat shouted, "Hey! Who is that?" But Wanda just smiled and waved. "Don't worry Nat." she said, and Rhodey smiled and added: "Yeah. Its Only Us."

Peter had a look of grave understanding and mortification on his face as he grabbed his bag, shoved his phone and earphones deep into it and tried to make a break for it. But then, ridiculously fast and with the energy of a maniac, Clint grabbed him and plopped him down on the sofa, sandwiching him in-between himself and Nat. He looked insanely at Peter's terrified little face, and said loudly. "Don't worry, Peter. This is Good For You." And them without warning, Sincerely, Me started playing loudly on the speakers. And Peter just about dies as all the freaking Avengers started SINGING ALONG. INFRONT OF HIM.

Peter has the most brilliant look of absolute, pure embarrassment on his face. And then the music stops, and all the Avengers are laughing their arses off at HIM.

"So, Petey. Wanna tell us what you're always listening to? That you just love soo much? What was it? Eminem?"

Peter sinks down in his seat. "You know." He says to them all, face the reddest its been all day (quite a feat) and groaning to himself.

"Oh, we know, Spider-Baby." laughs Tony, staring at the poor boy. This kid was a goddamn delight.

"Mr Stark! Guys! I- I mean- I- ughhhhhh" Peter groans as he pulls his jumper over his head.

"What's up Peter? You look like you wanna Disappear." Nat teases.

And as these damaged, heart broken people look at the adorably embarrassed teen in front of them, groaning, slouched and bright red, they all heal a little more.

Prompt Rules: Hey, so, I so take prompts. These are my rules.

I do not take Iron-Man or Spider-Man death, unless it's temporary. I'm too fragile guys. But I can deal with most other characters deaths.

I don't do Steve/Rogue Avengers bashing, again, unless it's resolved/temporary. I've got no specific love for them, just feel like it doesn't fit with vibe I want I guess.

I will not do Tony/Peter slash. Their relationship is purely parental to me.

Jokes about how May is hot is perfectly acceptable and adorable, but essentially, I wont have it as a relationship. I'm a hard Tony/Pepper shipper, and that's all I'll have.

I don't have any issues with writing about serious issues like PTSD, Depression or Anxiety. I don't want them to be taboo. I'll also research those types of topics to make sure I'm not overplaying or underplaying any of it.

That's about it! If you've read this… jeez. Thanks so much dudes! Please review and feel free to prompt (I will still write my own but I love prompts.) Thanks again!

Also, this story is available on , archiveofourown and Wattpad, but I will always post any new chapters on first, and typically more chapters are available on too. However I am working on getting all chapters up on all websites.