Sitting in the lab, I found myself mustering the courage to ask Tony Stark, my mentor, for some relationship advice. It was a nerve-wracking topic, but I knew Mr. Stark would give it to me straight.
"Hey, Mr. Stark?" I called out, my voice filled with a mix of excitement, anxiety and apprehension.
Mr. Stark looked up from his work, a knowing smile playing on his lips. "Yeah, kid." He responded, his eyes twinkling with curiosity.
"Can I ask you a question?" I paused for a moment before continuing. "Um, how did your first date with Mr. Strange go?"
His smile widened, clearly amused by my curiosity. "Oh, it was really good." Mr. Stark replied. "I asked him out first after a few weeks of dating each other. Why do you ask?"
I took a deep breath, summoning my courage. "Well, I'm planning on asking Wade out."
Mr. Stark raised an eyebrow, trying to recall who I was referring to. "The one with the brown-blond hair?"
I nodded eagerly. "Yes, that one."
Mr. Stark feigned innocence. "What's his full name?" He asked, a mischievous glint in his eyes.
I rolled my eyes playfully. "Are you seriously going to look him up?"
Mr. Stark chuckled, his tone clearly insincere. "What? Of course not." He replied, teasingly.
"Yeah, sure." I muttered, knowing full well that he would probably do it later.
"Show me a photo then." He requested, leaning in with genuine interest.
I quickly grabbed my phone and showed him a picture of Wade.
Mr. Stark studied the photo, his expression turning thoughtful. "Huh, okay. Is he nice to you? Is he treating you right?" He asked, his voice filled with genuine concern.
I nodded, a smile tugging at the corners of my lips. "Yes, of course he is. He's sweet, funny and always there for me."
Mr. Stark leaned back, a look of approval crossing his face. "Okay." He said simply, his voice laced with acceptance.
"Did you just approve him to be my boyfriend?" I asked, my eyes widening in surprise.
Mr. Stark chuckled warmly. "Well, yes, of course." He replied. "So, you're asking for relationship advice, am I right?"
I nodded, grateful for his support. "Yeah, that's right." I confirmed.
"Okay." Mr. Stark said, leaning in closer, ready to impart his wisdom and guidance.
And as he began sharing his valuable relationship advice, I couldn't help but feel fortunate to have such a caring and understanding mentor in my life. He still doesn't know I'm Spider Man. Will I ever tell him and the other Avengers?
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After a few hours of working together, we decided to grab a snack. In the kitchen, there stood a man with black hair whom I didn't recognize. He was also wearing a suit. Could this be Loki? Or is this guy Stephen Strange? This guy appears too young to be dating Mr. Stark, but I reserved judgment.
''Loki, you're here.'' Mr. Stark says once he notices him standing there.
''Yes, I am. And who must this be?" Loki inquired.
"Hello, Loki. I'm Peter, from the chat group. It's nice to finally meet you in real life.'' I greeted him.
"It's nice to meet you too, child,'' Loki replied.
Now that Loki is here, it meant that they would soon catch Spider Man soon, aka me. To be honest, it scared me a bit. I had dropped some clues, but I didn't want to fight everyone. I could get seriously hurt. I needed backup. Wade can help me.
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Later that night, I went to Wade's apartment to ask for help. I didn't want him to get hurt, but I knew he healed fast. Nevertheless, it would still be painful. Together, we would be stronger.
"Hey Wadey, how are you? What did you do today?'' I asked.
''Hey Petey, I'm fine. I went out as Deadpool and spent the whole day on my phone. What about you?'' Wade replied.
''I'm doing alright, I guess. I hung out and did stuff in the lab with Mr. Stark. I also went to the store, but that's not important.'' I answered and took a seat next to him on the couch.
''Why did you say 'I'm doing alright, I guess'? Did something happen?'' Wade asked, his voice filled with concern.
''Well, I overheard Mr. Stark talking with Mr. Fury. The Avengers and a few others are planning to catch Spider Man. Today, I met Loki, the god of mischief. This means that if I go out as Spider Man, they'll come after me. I could get seriously hurt. It's all against one; it's not fair.'' I explained, feeling exhausted.
''Aww, baby, I can help you. We'll do this together, okay? I won't let you do this alone.'' Wade reassured me, enveloping me in a comforting hug.
The room fell silent as Wade's comforting hug gave me a sense of security and safety. I knew I could rely on him. His words had reassured me that I wasn't alone in this situation. We sat there for a moment longer, drawing strength from each other.
Finally, I pulled away gently, looking into his eyes with gratitude. ''Thank you, Wade. I appreciate your support more than you know.''
Wade flashed a reassuring smile. ''Hey, what are partners for, right? We'll figure this out, together.''
I nodded, feeling a renewed sense of determination. ''Absolutely. We need a plan, though. The Avengers and the others won't be easy to evade. We should think strategically and find a way to outsmart them.''
Wade's eyes lit up with mischief, his mind already racing with ideas. ''I like challenges. Let's brainstorm and come up with a good strategy. But first, let's get snacks from the kitchen. I have loads.''
The thought of delicious snacks was hard to resist. I couldn't help but feel a surge of excitement.
''Snacks sound amazing.'' I replied with a chuckle. ''Lead the way. I'm curious to see what you have in store.''
Wade jumped up from the couch and ran to the kitchen. I walked behind him and smiled. Wade opened the cupboards and grabbed everything that was there. The countertops were now filled with chips, cookies, popcorn, candy bars and various other treats.
''Wow, Wade, did you know this day would come or something? You're really prepared.'' I remarked, unable to hide my amusement.
Wade grinned proudly. ''My house is always stocked with snacks, and now that you're coming over more often, I make sure that there's enough for both of us.''
We filled bowles with popcorn, chips and a plate with cookies, and sat it down on the table. The rest of the snacks were laid around the bowls. As we settled at the kitchen table, our minds were fuelled with snacks and excitement. The brainstorm session began.
Ideas flowed freely as we exchanged strategies and tactics to outsmart the Avengers. Wade's unorthodox thinking and creativity blended perfectly with my analytical approach.
Between brainstorming, we couldn't resist reaching for the snacks laid out before us.
Time seemed to slip away unnoticed as we were deep in discussions. Hours had gone by but we were almost done. We analyzed the strengths and weaknesses of our opponents, considering various scenarios that could occur. With each passing minute, our plan grew.
Finally, we wrapped up our brainstorming session. The plan had been made. It only has to be executed. Soon, it will happen.
But, I'm not ready yet. I want to take a few days to prepare. I'm not going out as Spider Man. If I will, they will come. I don't want that to happen yet. I think we'll execute the plan on Friday night. I won't have school the next day.
Wade turned to me with a mischievous grin playing on his lips. ''You know, Petey, it's getting late, and I don't want you to leave yet. How about you sleep over?'' Wade suggested.
I considered his offer for a moment. This is a great opportunity for our relationship to grow. ''I think that's a great idea, Wade.'' I replied. ''Let me just text aunt May to let her know that i'm sleeping over.''
With that, I quickly pulled out my phone from my pocket and messaged aunt May, informing her that I would sleep over at Wade's place for the night. I know she would let me because she told me that it would be no problem for sleepovers at our places.
Once the message was sent, Wade led me to his bedroom. As I entered, I noticed a shirt and pajama pants neatly folded on the bed. It was clearly meant for me to wear this as pajamas. It bore Deadpool's emblem.
I grabbed my pajamas. Wade showed me to the bathroom. He told me that the blue toothbrush was mine and the black one his. Wade then walked away, leaving me alone in the bathroom. I quickly changed into my pajamas. The shirt and pants were a bit long, but I liked it. Then I brushed my teeth.
After I was done, I walked out. Then Wade went in to brush his teeth. I waited for him to be done. After he was done, we settled into bed, side by side. As we lay there, I couldn't help but notice the warmth and safety.
As I lay in bed, I felt a gaze upon me. I turn my head, finding Wade's eyes locked with mine. We stared at each other for a whole minute.
Finally, breaking the silence, Wade's voice reached my ears. ''Petey,'' He murmured softly. ''Can I have a good night kiss?''
My heart skipped a beat, caught off guard by his request. In response, I leaned closer, erasing the space between us, my lips finding his in a tender, heartfelt kiss. The world around us seemed to disappear as our lips met. As the kiss lingered, every sensation was magnified. The softness of our lips against each other, spread warmth through my whole body.
With the lingering taste of the kiss still on our lips, we settled into each other's comfortable embrace. I felt safe in Wade's embrace. Together, we drifted off to sleep.
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Today was Friday, the day we will execute the plan. I went about my day as usual. I went to school and did my internship. As the evening approached, I felt nervous. This was the night I would put on my mask and be Spider Man for the first time this week. I just hope it will go well.
I swing to the rooftop we discussed last week. As I arrived, I saw Wade already already waiting, sitting on the ledge. ''Have you been spotted?'' He asks.
''Not that I know of.'' I replied. ''I haven't heard any thrusters yet. Let's wait a bit longer.'' I sat down next to him.
After what felt like eternity, I heard thrusters. I turned to Wade. ''Iron Man is on his way. Do you see anyone surrounding the building?''
Wade scanned the area. ''Not yet.'' He replied, his voice calm. ''But we should be prepared.''
As the minutes ticked by, I felt more nervous. What if it won't work? What if I get hurt? They can still catch me and kidnap me. I can already see the torture that will happen because of this plan.