Parley Oneshots

Coffee Shop

As I swing over the new york streets I take in the view of the high rises, the crowds below, and the wonderful sight of Stark/Avengers Tower. While swinging I stop another mugging, in broad daylight nonetheless. You would think criminals would be smarter. As I continue my patrol I get a notification.

"Team Meeting in 25 minutes"

At that instant, a little panic filled me. It totally slipped my mind that there was a team meeting today. I hadn't had time to get coffee or anything. Not to mention that I had decided to venture a little further than my neighborhood today so I was in an unfamiliar part of town.

"Karen, can you plot me a route to the nearest coffee shop?" I ask the AI in my suit.

"Of course, Peter, would you also like me to inform Mr.Stark that you will be late for the meeting?" Karen replied.

"No, not yet I'm sure I can make it if I push it a little," I answered.

"Understood, displaying map to the nearest coffee shop," Karen stated before going silent.

Luckily the coffee shop was two streets over so I dropped into a nearby alley to change into my regular clothes and put my suit in my backpack. After securing my bag on the top of the wall I made my way inside the cafe. The strong scent of ground coffee beans, the sweetness of the flavorings, and the aromatic delight that was the freshly baked goods. I lingered near the door for a second longer just to take in the delightful fragrance. The line only had one person ahead of me so I moved behind them and pulled out my phone to keep track of the time.

A moment later the barista called for the next in line, so I placed my phone in my pocket and moved up. Upon fixing my gaze I saw a boy roughly my height with brown fluffy hair, lovely light blue eyes, supple skin, and the warmest smile I had ever seen. I must have stared a moment too long because he asked if I was okay. Nervously I replied with a chuckle before saying I was okay.

"What can I get for you today?" He asked in a smooth and kind voice. I looked at his apron and saw his name was Harley.

"I...would like a coffee," I stutter during the sentence not really knowing why. Harley's warm inviting smile turned into an amused smirk at my lingual blunder.

"Alright, a regular cup of coffee. Anything else?" Harley asked. His eyes danced along my figure as if inspecting every inch of me. A light blush graces my skin before I reply.

"Yep, that's it." the statement coming out just as awkward as the stuttered line earlier.

"Alright, your total is 3.15," Harley said clearly amused with my semi-flustered state if his smirk was an indicator. I hand him a 20 and tell him to keep the change. At that, his face switched from amused to interested.

"Can I get your name for the order?" Harley asked, not taking his eyes off of me.

"Peter, Peter Parker," I answered formally. The professionalism was out of place for the casual conversation. I mentally groan at the weird dialogue.

"Alright Peter, give me just a moment and I'll have your cup ready," Harley said while writing on a cup.

I gave a nod that I wasn't sure he saw before taking a seat at a nearby table. I waited a little while longer before I felt the urge to pull out my phone. However, as soon as I reached for my device I heard my name called by the same smooth voice. I turned towards the counter to see Harley holding a cup while smiling at me. Yet again I started to blush before getting up and making my way toward the counter. Once I made it to the counter he handed me the cup, our fingers ever so briefly brushing past one another. He then winked at me before turning on his heel to serve the next customer.

Heat rose in my face again as I made my way out of the store only looking back once to see his smiling face. I carefully scaled the alley wall so I didn't spill my drink and began to change back into my spidey suit. Once I was suited I folded the clothes and put them back into my backpack. Swinging the straps onto both of my shoulders I began to walk to the roof's edge.

However, I then noticed writing on my cup.

"Harley K.
(XXX-XXX-XXXX)
If you ever want more than coffee."

Thankfully I had my mask on or else I would have been redder than the suit. I considered going back down there and asking for a date now but then a voice startled me.

"Hello Peter, you currently have 5 minutes until the meeting begins. Would you like me to inform Mr.Stark that you will be late?" Karen asked. Maybe it was just me but I swear I heard an "I told you so" tone.

"Umm, yes please," I replied as I began webbing towards Stark Tower.

"Alright, Mr.Stark has been informed. Also, Peter, your hormonal glands have increased testosterone production." Karen began.

"And enough of that!" I said embarrassed. My AI knows when I'm horny. I will never live this down.