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Water was hitting down Peter's skin; it made him flinch from the inching coming from his back. He turned the water off and slide the curtains to the end of the pole and stepped out. Peter dried his body with the towel; he watches the fog on the mirror drip down forming water drops. He wiped the mirror with his hand and turned his body to see the huge purple bruises on his back. A shaky breath escaped his mouth when he remembered the force of the metal bar against his skin; almost like he can still feel the coldness from the bar. The faint red in his knuckles was fading away when he tried to punch the leg off his chest.
Peter noticed the horrible marks around his neck and tilted his head for a clearer look. His throat felt dry when he rubs the bruises that marks a hand. He also looked down to his stomach to see the scar from Harry impaling him.
The only things he remembered was the terrible hot pain from his stomach and the blood that was spilling out on every step he made. He nearly died that day, and he nearly died again today.
Peter could only feel his legs trembling before he crouched down to the floor. Hugging himself as cold sweat ran down his face with his breathing trembling. He's so fed up...he wants to stop.
Peter was finally out of the bathroom feeling shivers when he steps inside his room. He doesn't see Danny around when he sat on the bed, the blanket he was wrapped around here wasn't on the bed either so he just assumed that Danny is downstairs with Ward. Peter rubs his neck again that he tried to keep hidden with his sweater while remembering the events with Tombstone.
Peter:...Tombstone...
He mumbled out but only trembled when he felt the same cold metal bar hitting his back and the hand holding his beck. He could have easily cracked his neck if he didn't shot web towards him. He could kill him. Tombstone wouldn't hesitate to kill a kid the next time he sees both him and Johnny. They should listen to him. They should stop trying to be involved in taking down the drug operation and Tombstone. He'll get back to normal dealing with mugs and worrying about Danny and the others. Drugs is not his business. Not his thing.
Peter was wrapped with Danny's blanket as he laid on the bed. He grew a bit fond of Danny's blanket while Danny began to sleep in his'. The spider glances out the closed window in front of him, watching the snowflakes fall from outside. Everything went silent the more Peter stared out the window; he jumped when he heard the door open. He lets out a sigh when he heard Danny's voice from the doorway. Peter sat up while the blanket slid down his back and turns to Danny who had his hair brushed.
Peter:Hey...what is it Danny?
Danny:I came up after telling Ward to buy us food
Peter:Is...he okay with it?
*he furrowed his eyebrows already imagining how Ward must have acted*
Danny:He is, which is a bit new to me since he would make me get it myself
Peter:Probably because you're sick...did you take your medicine?!
*he asked worriedly with his widened eyes, Danny was surprised from the sudden outburst but he casually smiled as he closed the door*
Danny:I did Peter. You don't have to baby me about taking my medicine
*he spoke while sitting next to him on the bed, his smile still glued to his face*
Peter:Sorry...I just- I haven't been feeling well lately from what's happening
Peter spoke with a low tone fading into a whisper as he turned away from Danny, looking down at his fingers as they began to fidget at his nails. Danny's smile faded into a small frown after Peter spoke, he turned away and looked down at his hand that was resting in his lap.
Danny:It's about Ava and me...isn't it?
Peter's eyes widened when he brought up Ava, almost as if he forgot about her by being worried of his own problems. Danny didn't noticed his stiffened expression but took Peter's silence as a 'yes'.
Danny:I'm sorry...again. I get why you're mad about what I did, even I got mad for a split second when the cat told me what to do to help Ava
Peter:...mhm
Danny:Peter, don't be mad at me okay? I like you...and we've been together for some weeks and I like being with you, I don't want you to try to leave me because of the amulet. I just...I wanted to help her
Peter looks at Danny in the corner of his eye. Danny had his head low embarrassed and turned around when Peter suddenly places his head on his shoulder.
Peter:Okay...I won't leave if you don't leave me, I already gotten used to you constantly being here...just...don't be dumb at most times
Danny:I won't! I promise!
Danny lit up with heat on his face. He hugs Peter nuzzling his nose into his hair. Peter blinked and felt like he was in a daze, he still had an absent expression when he places his hands on Danny's lower back. Danny moved back and gives Peter his genuine smile; Peter felt like staring at his face, feeling a double beat in his chest when Danny kissed him. The blonde smiled again after the kiss and kissed his cheek. Peter faintly smiled but it fades when Danny hugs him again with his face dug into his neck.
Peter, I'm...tired
~~~~~~
Meanwhile the drama between Peter was happening, Sam sat on the chair beside Ava's bed. They were both silent. When Sam walked in, he was estatic to see Ava awake but she only had a grave expression when she first noticed him. Sam's phone was vibrating inside his pocket. He reached inside and took his phone out checking his screen, his mom was calling him. He told her about Ava's situation while coming to the hospital and kept calling every half hour to check in of worry. Sam declines her incoming call and turns his phone off; Ava gave him a small glance when Sam places his phone away back in his pocket.
Ava:Was that your mom?
Sam blinked and his shook his head, hiding his smile when Ava finally spoke. She turns back forward when she asks.
Ava:Why won't you answer her call? She's your mom...she must be worried
Sam:She can wait for a few minutes, how are you feeling?
Ava remained silent as her lip trembled. Tighting the blanket with her arm trembling by remembering the truth of her family; she still refuses to believe it.
Ava:You should...talk to her. I'll be fine
Sam:A-Ava! I want to know what happened...listen, your mom she's...
He withdrew back his words about telling her about the death of her family so he clenches his fist.
Ava:You...don't have to tell me Sam. I know what happened...she's gone...so is everyone else in the house
Sam was baffled. He thought that he and the others agreed to keep quiet until she gets comfortable to know the truth. He couldn't think that now.
Sam:I'm sorry Ava...this shouldn't have happened to you
He lowered his head down. Tears were sliding down Ava's cheek as her throat was getting clogged up.
Ava:I'm alone...aren't I? I'm an orphan...
Sam:You're not alone Ava. Your sister, she managed to survive
He glances up towards her. Ava was shocked. Her sister survived. A small sigh had left her mouth with more tears exposing themselves; holding back a smile.
Ava:Awilda is...alive? Where is she?
Sam:Last they told us was that she was going through surgery. She might be resting now...
Ava:Okay...no one else managed to live right?
Sam:No...the police believe that it's a miracle that you and her survived
Ava's smile faded away and she turns away from Sam. She gave a glance at the amulet laying beside her thigh on the bed, then looks down at her hands; seeing flashes of blood splattered on them. She began to get goosebumps along with a small drop of sweat slid down her face. Ava blinked back to reality when Sam called for her in worry.
Sam:Ava. Are you okay?
Ava gave a long while to give a response as she measured her breathing.
Ava:...yeah. I'm okay at the moment...I'm happy that Awilda is alive
Her hands held one another on her lap. Her tone didn't sound fine or happy when she said she was. She should be happy, shouldn't she? Ava isn't alone anymore now that her sister is alive...but she didn't feel any difference.
Sam:I'm glad you're awake Ava, but...do you know what happened before you woke up?
Ava was hesitant to open her mouth, her hands shaking. Sam noticed her quiet and shaken behavior so he raised his hands and spoke.
Sam:Ah, you don't have to tell me! It must be hard to talk about so I won't pressure you...I'll get going now if that's what you want
Ava slowly nodded. Expressions faded away from her face as Sam stood up from the chair and slowly walk abck to the door. He looks back in hesitance but he walked out of the room anyway. Ava didn't know what to feel now. Even though her sister survived she doesn't feel any different than before.
The room filled itself with green smoke and the tiger appeared in front her with a low growl through its teeth. Ava remained calm on the bed.
"What is the meaning of this avatar? Do you not wish my power to heal your pathetic body back to normal?"
Ava:Leave me alone
"Your sibling is alive breathing to stay awake in the next room and yet you don't want my strength to see her...do you want her to roll her bed inside here just to see you?"
Ava covers her ears and turns away with her eyes shut to stop listening to the tiger.
"Look at me! I am your power and reason for where you are now! At least show me some dignity!"
Ava:SHUT UP!
Ava grabs the amulet and throws it against the wall. The tiger and smoke faded away with it's eyes glaring deathly towards her. The room was clean from smoke with Ava letting out heavy pants, eyes bulging out the eye sockets. The pieces of the amulet formed back together. Lips twitching and punches the bed with a yell in a fit of rage, letting out sobs like a child.
Ava:I...don't need...your help anymore...
~~~~~~
Hours passed when the group and Aunt May came back home from the hospital. It was already dark without Peter realizing by looking out the window or staring at the ceiling or looking at his shiny watch. Weirdly, the watch made him feel a tingling feeling inside his heart. When Peter first bought it at the mall, he was eager to see Danny's bright expression when he sees the watch on Christmas but when he bought his own to match with his, he would feel his heart throb. No matter how much Peter tried to ignored it and brush Danny's thought about it, it felt like he was actually proposing to him or giving him a promise ring like other cheesy couples.
This thought made Peter pale the more he thought about it and his heart beating faster. Whenever he looks at the watch, he could only think about Danny while Danny did the same, and vice versa. Just like how a married couple would act. From everything that's happening would Peter be able to handle feeling like this? They're both heroes under SHIELD. Kids. Yet so many times where they all nearly died. Peter's hands began to tremble of reoccurring hellish days. It wasn't too late. He can still remove the watch and give it back to Danny before things get too far until one of them stops breathing. But...Peter doesn't want to see Danny sad. Doesn't want to be buried with questions and awkwardness between the two.
Peter's throat began to fill up while his eyelashes lowered. He closed his ears with a tear forming then was interrupted with Danny's usual cheerful tone as he opened the door.
Danny:Peter!
Peter quickly wiped his eyes and turned towards him with his calm expression.
Peter:What is it Danny?
Danny:Mrs.Parker and the others are back, they just arrived
Peter:...they came?
(They came fast...wha? I remembered the sun still being out a while ago, how is it dark already?)
Danny:Do you want to come downstairs to see them? They bought takeout but since you already ate...
Peter:I'm fine in here, you can eat with them if you're still hungry. I remember you eating more than me earlier...you need energy for giving half your chi to the necklace right?
Danny:I do...but I can come eat with you to keep you company
Peter:It's fine. They probably would want to talk to you about Ava, you should go
Danny:...they might also want to talk to you. Don't you want to know her latest condition?
Peter's mouth opened but no words came out. Ava didn't cross into his mind at all. Didn't thought about how she was feeling from nearly dying with her family. His mouth closed with his lips forming a frown then he opened his mouth again with a casual smile.
Peter:It's fine. As long as she's breathing then that's enough for me...you should go downstairs
Danny looked sad for a moment making Peter's stomach turn. Peter sat properly up and rubs his neck from the sore of laying down all day, gotten out of bed and approached Danny. He still had a smile on his face when he looks at Danny's sad expression.
Peter:I'll be alright here Danny, it's not like I'll disappear
Danny:I know but...you've been...quiet today
Peter:Hm? So, what? I've been talkative today, including our argument from earlier
Danny looked at him in silence, eyes full of worry before he looks away.
Danny:Okay...
Peter:(I hate seeing this kind of look on his face. I should try to do or say something to make him happy at least)
Danny, you know that...I like you okay? I like talking to you but I'm just drained from today, I've been wasting my life up of worrying and being Spider-Man...I'm just tired today. You can understand right?
Danny:Yeah...but I can still stay with you
Peter:Nope! You're going downstairs and reconnect, especially between you and Sam. Even if Sam had a crush on me, that shouldn't affect your friendship and talk about Ava. I will only be a background character if I go down
Danny:...if that's what you want love
Peter:Thanks Danny...
*he forms a small smile towards him*
His fingers fiddling with each other nervously for his next move as Danny's smile slowly forms. Peter's lips connected to his, Danny's lips opening and kissing him back, his hands gently touching Peter's waist.
Peter began to open his eyes and turned white when he notice Danny's hands around his waist. Heart beating rapidly. They both parted and Danny lays his head on Peter's shoulder and spoke in a whiney tone.
Danny:I don't want to go down anymore...
Peter:Come on Danny, you still need to eat. I can tell that you're still hungry...
He grabs Danny's hands and removed them from his waist and he kindly smiled at him.
Danny:Okay love, I'll come up right after I'm done eating
Peter:Heh sure Danny...
Danny had left the room. A sigh left his lips as he flopped back down on the bed.
Peter:...I'm not that hungry...
~~~~~~
In the strong cold wind MJ had finally walked inside her house before being blown away. Sighing before removing her scarf and looking around the empty house.
MJ:Mom? Kristy...
She called out as she steps inside the living room. Creaks was heard from the staircase and she instantly faced her direction towards it. She smiled when her aunt was walking down the staircase with a worried expression.
MJ:Aunt May, is mom and Kristy asleep?
MJ notices the concerned expression on her with her eyes glancing away, wanting to tell her something.
MJ:Is something wrong Aunt May? Do you have something to tell me?
Aunt May:Mary...Mrs.Parker had just called a few hours ago while you were at work
MJ:Hm? Did something happen to her? Is it Peter?!
*shock rose in her voice with her eyes slowly widening*
Aunt May:Of course not dear...his roommate, she's...in the hospital in Manhattan after found shot with her family
MJ:...what? S-she? Do you...mean Ava? She was...
Aunt May:Thank god that she's alive and awake dear...her sister survived as well. Her family perished after a break in...we didn't want to call you while you were at work so...I'm sorry for keeping this from you
MJ was silent. Her fingers trembling from hearing Ava and her family shot. MJ couldn't grasp to imagine how the scene played out and her breath became heavy. She froze and breathed normally when her aunt grabs her hand.
Aunt May:Sweetheart, she's fine. You can go to visit her with Mrs.Parker and your friends tomorrow...I'll call your work place that you'll be taking a day off
MJ:But I-
Aunt May:No dear...I can call them, I'm sure your boss will understand why you have to miss one day of work
MJ nods as she forms a small trembling smile on her face.
Aunt May:Have you eaten yet dear? I can heat up your food
MJ:I'll like that Aunt May...
~~~~~
The dinner went by quickly between Danny and the rest of the group, even Ward joined in. He and Luke noticed Danny's distracted expression with his cheek on his hand.
Ward:Danny. What's wrong?
Danny blinked when he was called on. Turns to Ward with a 'hm' when he called him. Ward let out a small sigh and he asked the question again. This time, Danny responded but was a bit hesitant.
Danny:Nothing's wrong...it's just...the thing about Ava is hard to think about while eating without her here
Sam:Then don't eat. Go join Peter upstairs instead
*he huffed before he placed a piece of food in his mouth, nearly choking when Luke kicked his foot from under the table*
Ward:Your friend's fine Danny. She survived with her sister didn't she? She'll come back home quick before you know it
Aunt May:Your brother's right Danny. Don't worry too much and focus more on your health, we'll handle this from here...
Danny didn't opened his mouth and only slowly nods after a few seconds.
Aunt May:Ah, speaking of which...are you sure that Peter didn't want to come down?
Danny:He already ate, I came since I was still hungry
Sam:You eat alot and yet I don't see you lift a weight, do you have some kind of trick to not gain weight?
Luke:Sam...
Sam:What?
Ward:Danny's fit enough, he just has a huge stomach
The group spoke while Danny began to stop listening to them. He was thinking about Ava and the amulet. Uncertain that Ava might do anything extreme with it and harm herself even more. He turned his head slightly to the staircase and thought of Peter. Upstairs has been quiet since he walked down. Time passed when Ward already left and Danny was walking up the stairs, he grabs the door knob and walks inside their room. He sees Peter already wrapped in his blanket on the bed when Danny forms a smile.
Danny:Sweetie!
*he cheerfully called out with his arms out, he hugs Peter who was still wrapped in his blanket. He nuzzles his head against the blanket, causing Peter to peek her head out and look blankly at him*
Peter:You're back already?
(How come I haven't noticed)
Danny:I tried to eat as fast as I could to see you
Peter:...oh
Danny:Are you sure nothing is wrong with you Peter?
Peter:I'm sure...I'm just bored without my phone. I'm hoping Aunt May will give it back soon
Danny:I'll buy you a new phone if you want Peter
Peter:Uh...no, no please don't
*he spoke in a sole breath and he inched closer to Danny, this made Danny's blood rush hot and his hands shaking. Danny hugged him tighter making Peter get squeezed to death in his embrace*
Danny:I like you Peter...
*he said with a low hoarse voice, making Peter's chest throb and heat up*
Peter:...I know that
Danny was happy and estatic while hugging Peter and when he opened his eyes he noticed a dark mark under the collar of the sweater his boyfriend was wearing. Danny moves the collar to have a better look on the bruise, Peter's eyes widened when Danny looks at his neck and he moves away with his hands covering the bruise.
Peter:Hey uh...what's up with you looking at my neck? Do you want to bite it and suck my blood or something?
*he asked with a small laugh at the end of his question. Danny still keeping his attention on his neck blank faced*
Danny:What happened to your neck?
Peter:...nothing
*he quickly spoke as he glances away*
Danny:Peter
Peter:What? It's nothing
Danny:How is it nothing? It looks like hand marks, did you ran into someone?
*his voice grew with worry*
Peter:Well...I ran into Johnny, but mostly he called me-
Danny:Johnny choked you?!
Peter:Wha-? No! As if he'll have the guts to choke me...you didn't even let me finish!
Danny:Then what happened?
Peter:...aye, this will be a long story to tell you. I'll tell you tomorrow
*he spoke with a smack on his head and he turned his body around his back facing Danny*
Danny:No! Tell me! What did you and Johnny do?
*he asked shaking Peter's arm anxiously*
Peter:I'm tired, let's talk about it tomorrow
Danny:You just want to ignore the conversation! Tell me tell me before I ask Johnny instead
Peter:(god how impatient is he? Johnny is probably not going to want to tell him what happened since he'll only recieve a broken leg by Danny instead...)
*he thought to himself as Danny kept pesturing him, now was hugging him tightly and crawed ontop of him squeezing him*
H-hey! You're going to crush me!
Danny:...you'll tell me?
Peter:It can't be helped, you'll just suffocate me if I don't tell you
*he spoke lazily. Danny still didn't move so he lightly slapped his back then pats him on his blond hair*
Okay okay...get off me now Danny, I'll tell you
Danny had removed his weight from Peter with his arms supporting him, with Peter still under him. Peter stared at his green emerald eyes and quickly grew embarrassed with his cheeks red.
Peter:Okay get off me now Danny, let's talk now...
*he places his hand on Danny's chest and pushed him back*
Danny moved and sat on the bed on his spot and watched patiently for Peter to sit up. Peter looks at Danny and then away with his hand rubbing his neck. Explaining the situation to Danny would make him anxious and want to join in to find Tombstone, but, he'll only break his arm again like how Tombstone did to Johnny. Peter was worried.
Danny:Tell me...what happened with Johnny? Did you two got in a fight?
Peter:No...he called me to do a little investigation with him
Danny:What for?
Peter:Said he was coming to come over then came across a small fight somewhere, thought it was a good idea to follow him and was led to a drug warehouse
Danny:...why was there a-?
Peter:Don't know. That was when Johnny called me...the warehouse got blown up now
Danny:Did Johnny catch it on fire?
Peter:It was a stone warehouse, not like those shacky ones. The person owning it blew it up before the police arrived
Danny:Okay...you're involved in a drug problem but, who gave you that mark on your neck? You're strong and you can easily knock them out
Peter:I know I know...but...
*he spoke and crossed his arms. His hand holding tightly on his arms, his lips trembling*
The only important thing is that you shouldn't worry about it, it's solved now
*he spoke casually hiding his itching throat and turns away to the window, looking at the dark sky*
Danny:Are you sure? Didn't the person get away?
Peter:Yeah but...who cares right? He's strong and can easily take me down if he wants to, you can tell by the marks
*casually said as he turns back to Danny and points at his neck*
Don't worry about it though, it'll fade away by the morning
Danny:Peter...I'm glad that you're here but what does Johnny think? Did he get hurt aswell?
Peter:...
Peter's eyelashes wavered and looks down to his hands with fade bruising in his knuckles.
Peter:...his hands gotten broken by the same guy who choked me
Danny:It's obvious that it's a big situation that you two can't do alone...why not call for SHIELD?
Peter:No. Fury would just let the police handle it...we're kids remember? He wouldn't want us involved in the drug underworld
Danny:...then how about I handle it?
Peter froze. Danny. Handle it? Ha. Funny. No way. Without his fists he'll just be a pot of gold for Tombstone to take and hand to the "big man". Peter couldn't help but give out a small laugh at his question.
Peter:Haha...you'll help? How? Kick him to mars now that you don't have your fists? You forgot that you don't have your fists right?
Danny:I'm just waiting to get enough energy to summon it...it takes a while for it to-
Peter:Yeah. It takes a long time to summon it. You can't just throw yourself in a pit of fire when you know that they're kill you! Just...forget it. You're not involved in this problem.
Danny:But you are Peter. Same with Johnny. You're both injured and you shouldn't go back out again, what if you actually get killed by the same person who broke Johnny's hands and choked your neck?
Peter:...what? Are you going to tell me to quit and stop doing this?
Danny was silent and looked down. How can he tell Peter that he should stop or he'll end up dying? The person doing this is a drug lord or something, giving drugs to adults and kids fucking up their lives. He wants to help and bring the asshole down but Peter would get hurt or maybe killed in the process. Would it be worth it? Danny couldn't come up with an answer while clenching his fists.
Peter understood his silence and knew what Danny was thinking. He couldn't choose. Peter didn't meant to put him on the spot and for him to think so hard on so he opened his mouth and spoke.
Peter:Forget it Danny...didn't mean to put you on the spot like that. You're a good person so you shouldn't think about this anymore
He had his knee up with his elbow resting on it. His head resting on his hand when he looks back to Danny who was still quiet. Peter lets out a sigh and moves in front of Danny and places his hand on his shoulder.
Peter:Hey. Don't worry about this anymore...you know that I'm stubborn and have cheated death a few times right? Things will be fine...
He smiles warmly at Danny who looks at him with puppy eyes and slowly nods to Peter's reassuring words. They weren't as reassuring to Peter but he still forced his smile. He thought, 'as long as Danny is fine and wouldn't worry then that's enough'.
~~~~~~
Danny hugged him tightly at night without acknowledging Peter trembling with heavy gasps. He felt cold when a pair of hands had slid his red and blue back and up his shoulder from behind. Hands as hot as lava slowly sliding towards his neck, Peter couldn't move. He couldn't let out any gasps until his the hands grips his throat tighter and tighter, burning his skin. His eyesight blurring away.
Then, he heard clicks. The kind of clicks that you would hear in a clock, the sound moving slower and slower each second it would make.
Tick-tock. Tick-tock.
Then he felt an unbearing pain in his stomach with his eyes turning red and widened. His eyeballs looked down and sees an arm in his stomach. Color drew from his face from not being about to let out a scream and feeling the burning rage of the arm moving inside his guts, getting a tingling feeling inside. His legs going weak and trembling, doesn't feel the touch of the ground. The clicks had stopped with a loud bell ringing after it, his eyes rolled back and everything faded to black.
When he opens his eyes again he sees the inside of his room. It was quiet with only his breathing and chest being the only loudest things sounding in the room. His vision was blurry and was dazed to getting used to suddenly waking up. Peter wiped the sweat off his forehead and quickly felt like getting off bed. He was held down and noticed Danny's arm over him. His gaze turning soft when he sees Danny's sleeping to panicked when he remembered the burn inside his guts by a hand being inside him. He shoved the hand away and fell off his bed with a low 'thump'.
Danny haven't heard the spider's fall and leaving the room in a hurry. Peter walked down to the living room and strolled back and forth, still remembering the horrific feeling from his dream. Everytime he closes his eyes he feels the lava like hands around his body. He couldn't help but to stay awake and grab a soda from the fridge. While opening the fridge he sees his watch on his wrist and turned white to the sight of it. Peter slaps his hand on his face.
Peter:...great, I'm getting scared about watches now
~~~~~
Ward lets out a small yawn as he stepped into the doors of 'Rand' and greets the woman at the front desk.
"Good morning Mr.Meachum. Will Mr.Rand not be coming here today?"
Ward:Good morning, he won't come as always. He has a small cold at the moment but he'll be fine and come back to the company again
"That's good to hear Mr.Meachum. You have a meeting today full of cards and filling in for Mr.Rand with Mr.Fisk's assistant"
Ward:Great great...how fun does that sound
The woman behind the desk hands Ward papers held together with a paper clip. Ward scans over it and jumped when he was met with a loud voice along with a slam from the door behind him. The woman had her eyes widened with surprise and Ward turned around curious about the ruckus.
"DANNY! DANNY!"
Ward looked at the guy yelling out for Danny with a young girl beside him who was calm unlike the one beside her. Dressed security guards had approached them pushing them back to the doors to push them out of the company but the guy kept calling for Danny. Ward stroked his chin and approaches them.
Ward:Okay okay, stand back...let me talk to them
*he spoke while stepping between the two male guards. They nodded and stepped away with their gazes still at the two teens*
Okay...and you two are?
"Where's Danny? We were told that Danny would be here!"
Ward:What do you want with him anyway? You know him?
"Of course we do! Why else would we barge in here?"
Ward feeling awkward from the stares he forced himself a smile to the two strangers.
Ward:How about we go outside and talk for a bit?
"Tell us where's Danny. We need him"
Ward:You do? For what? I don't even know you two and he wouldn't show us a picture of people he knew nor introduced me
"You-!"
"Sorry to disturb your workplace. Daniel is our friend and brother from the mountains. A emergency happened and we need to bring him back"
The girl spoke tenderly as she stepped forward from the other person, cutting him off.
Ward:Mountains...? You mean K'un L'un right? You're both his friends from there aren't you?
"We are. Do you know where he is?"
Ward:I do but...how do I know that you're not against him?
"We're his siblings!"
"And his friends. We've known each other since we were children. He told us to come to New York and to his compant if a situation happens at home. Take us to him please"
Ward stared let's out a sigh. He rubs his temples and he spoke with a voice of exhaustion.
Ward:Alright alright...I'll take you to him. As long as you don't make anymore trouble for me
"Thank you sir"
The girl bowed at him as the boy scoffs and looks away. Ward stood awkwardly and he quickly said.
Ward:It's fine it's fine! You don't have to bow or anything...Danny is my sibling too and I want to help
"Funny...he never showed us a photo of you or talked much about you"
Ward:...
~~~~~~
Danny opened his eyes being greeted by a blurry vision to the window. Peter's side of the bed felt cold so he rubs his eyes and slowly sat up. Peter was removing his shirt showing his bruises on his muscled back, Danny stared and he opened his mouth sounding hoarse.
Danny:Did you get those bruises from yesterday too?
Peter blinked and paused with his shirt in hand.
Peter:You're awake, it took you a while...it's already 9 in the morning
*he spoke as he puts on his shirt and turns back to Danny. He forms a small smile to Danny's hair being up*
Should I give you a brush for you to fix your hair? You look like a lion with your hair messed up like that
Danny heated up and he looks away with a small pout.
Danny:And the others?
Peter:Left already to see Ava...they took MJ with them
*his voice lowering as he finished talking*
He puts on the green sweater and looks at the watch after he slid his arm in the sleeve. He look a second to look at it and bit his lip. Shoves his hands inside the pockets and glances at Danny again.
Peter:I'll...head downstairs and warm up your plate of food that Aunt May left for you
Peter walks out of the room as Danny watched. He threw his head back on the pillow and stared at the clock in front of him, he rubs his hand against the cold mattress beside him. Remembering the feeling of his arm being shoved off in the middle of the night by Peter. He was awake at that time by hearing Peter's heavy breathing but didn't felt the strength to shake him and calm Peter down like other times. For some reason, that night was different. Danny cared about Peter and wanted to protect him but...last night was strangely different and felt numb. Danny laid on the bed for a minute until he decided to get off and get himself ready by dressing and brushing his hair into a short bun before going to the bathroom.
Peter took out orange juice from the fridge and glances at his watch again, shook his head trying to forget the dream that he gotten and closes the fridge door. The plates left for him and Danny was still spinning in the microwave, he heard a knock at the door. A loud one at that. Peter ignored it until a second later the knock was louder, about to knock down the door. Peter grew frustrated and looks up to the ceiling in a small glance wondering if Danny was also bothered. The spider walks to the door and was met with his spider sense. Peter gulped with his breath heavy. His hand reached to the doorknob and opens it with a cold expression. Peter was greeted with two teenagers who was a year or two older than him standing in front of him. One looked threatening while the other looked calm but still cold.
Peter:Can I help you?
*he asks with his hands entering the front pockets, his web shooters hidden inside them*
"Where's Danny?"
Peter:...what?
*he asks to the male sounding as dumb as he could*
(Who the hell are they? Danny didn't told me he was expecting someone to come)
"Don't act dumb! Where's Danny?!"
Peter:Why should I tell you? I don't even know you. You shouldn't yell at me since I opened the door to strangers, where's your manners?
*he said with a cocky voice that made the male to want to explode of anger*
The male had took out a small dagger from his sleeve and swing it at him but Peter only dodged. The girl watched calmly under the doorway while watching the two teens quarrel with each other. Then the male had his face webbed in the face and was pushed against the wall, his hands being webbed against the wall. They froze when creaks from the staircase sounded and the female turns her head.
Danny:What's happening in here? I was upstairs for a few minutes and I'm greeted with a fight down here
*he spoke with annoyance as he pushes his hair back of his ear*
He turns to the female and the one webbed against the wall and Peter standing infront of him with a faint smile.
Danny:Davos? And Sparrow...why are you two here?
Peter:You know them?
Sparrow:Daniel. We need you back home
Danny:...
Peter...what the hell?