You're 8, Pete would be about 10 in this.
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"Are you sure this is a good idea?" Said peter nervously and he fidgeted behind you.
"I don't know but it'll be really fun! You don't have to", you said, fully hoping he'd stay.
With a hand running over his messy brown hair he sighed. "Well I'm not letting you go by yourself.... Do you even know how to drive a car?"
You'd never actually driven a car... or even been in the drivers seat (Something about your parents not trusting you near it) but you had done some research.
"I've watched loads of videos online". You both stayed quite before you said, "i just hope one of Tony's cars is like the one in the video".
"Urggg", he let out a noise that sounded as if he was in pain. "We're going to die", he sighed.
"Eh, there are worse ways to go", you stated.
For a second he didn't say anything but when it sunk in he couldn't help but laugh. "Yea but automobile accident is a bit overused. Alien invasion would be cooler".
"Shut up", you laughed, "were going to get caught if we don't be quiet".
You were currently sat waiting in a vent, the closest one to Tony's lab. Neither of you had been allowed in the lab for more than a couple of minutes so were very curious.
"My legs are cramping", complained peter but you just shushed him.
"Quiet, he should be leaving around now".
And sure enough, as you finished speaking a door closed in the distance and a few seconds later footsteps went past.
"Told you, he always leaves for lunch".
Carefully, trying not to make any noise, you pushed at the vent and climbed out with peter right behind.
He would never admit it but he was really excited to finally look around Tony's lab and sit in all his old cars.
You both crept down the hallway before descending the stairs and arriving at the door.
"How did you expect to get past this?" He huffed, thinking you would have to give up. The excitement in his stomach fading away to disappointment.
"Hey! I thought about it. I just hope it worked".
You walked forward, pulling at the door and it just opened.
"What the hell" mumbled peter.
You smiled and showed him the clay you'd put over the lock earlier that day.
"Seriously? Tony Starks great security can be beaten by a 7 year old with clay?" He said sarcastically.
"You know I'm 8!" You hissed back, "and you better watch you're attitude, you sound like Tony".
"You better watch your attitude?" He repeated. "You sound like Steve!"
You both laughed again before carefully stepping inside.
"Woah", breathed out Peter.
The room was dark but you could still see the mountains of half finished projects and loads of cool machines.
You walked towards the first table to look at different blueprints whilst Peter picked up different tools to inspect.
"Ok let's do this I don't want to get caught before we can get in the car", says Peter making you smile.
"I knew you wanted to do this just as much as me!" You teased.
"Shut up", he said rolling his eyes, "now which one are we driving?"
You looked around at the few cars lining one side of the wall and couldn't decide. "You pick".
"Hmm", he said as he walked over to inspect each one, taking some time to admire the details.
"I think this one", he said pointing to what must have been the oldest car there.
It was mostly black with cream coloured wheels and a red interior. There was no roof and bright red flames were painted onto the front.
"Really?" You said quietly. "Ok then..."
You got into the drivers seat and Pete climbed into the passengers.
"Uh oh, Manuel car, it has gears", he sounded nervous, "do you know how to drive and use a gear box?"
"As I've said before Peter, I watched a video! I'm sure we'll be fine".
He didn't seem so confident in your abilities, the slight look of panic etched on his face. However he didn't get out so some part of him wanted to stay.
You turned the key and the car started vibrating, the sound of the loud engine filled the room.
"There's no way he didn't hear that!" Exclaimed peter. For once you decided to listen to him, it would be best if you started as soon as possible, just in case Tony came back.
" ok, remember the video..", you whispered to yourself. "Clutch, into gear, gas, and pull down the brake".
The entire car lurched forward, making you slam on the brakes just before it crashed into the wall.
Peter let out a squeal and slapped a hand over his chest. "We're so going to die! We are dead. Either from this car or Tony!"
You snorted a bit at his reaction but tried to reassure him. "It's fine, I'll just reverse and not put as much pressure on the gas this time".
It went better on the second try as the car rolled forward. "See, we wont die... in this car anyway".
"That's not helping y/n!"
You couldn't help but laugh which set him off to. You pushed down the laughter as you got closer to the garage door.
"How are we meant to get through this door? Did you put some clay here to?" He asked, jokingly.
You turned to him with a smirk as the door opened. He looked so confused, "this door always opens for one of Tony's cars!"
Easing up the ramp and getting onto the gravel outside made you slightly nervous that someone would look out the window.
"We should stay in the compound gates", said peter but you weren't planning on leaving anyway.
You picked up the pace driving down to the end of the path, getting used to the feeling of the car. It was hard because you were so small and could barely reach the pedals and look over the dashboard.
"You ok Pete?" You asked to make sure.
"Yea I'm good, are we going to go faster?!"
He sounded excited so you smiled and nodded. "Yea we are! Although can you come and sit here to? I need you to press the break if we need it, i can barely reach".
You undid your belt and he hopped right over, sitting next to you.
"Belt please", you said, clicking it back into place.
You figured out how to work together with the pedals before peter got impatient.
"Come on lets go, lets drive!"
You grinned and stepped your foot down. The car drove onto the grass and skidded slightly every time it turned.
"WOOOOOO", peter screamed.
You went up a gear so you could go even faster. By now the grass had been slightly overturned and was covered in mud making it even slippier.
You were both cheering and laughing as you spun in circles, getting faster and faster, driving all over Tony's green grass.
You were in the middle of doing donuts, going around and around when a loud booming voice came from the building.
"Oh god we're so dead", said peter trying not to laugh.
More voices joined in, and as you spun to look, you could see Tony, Steve, Bucky, Nat and Wanda by the front door.
"Ok Pete i think you should press the brake now". You were both already in so much trouble you shouldn't push it at this point.
"Which one was the brake again?" He asked.
You could tell the adults were running closer as their voices were getting louder. "The middle one! Press the middle one!"
It was either the excitement or the dread of what was to come but you were both laughing, trying to stop the car.
"Put your foot on the middle one Pete!"
"I can't, your legs in the way!"
Eventually it slowed down but a sudden glow of red made the car stop instantly. You turned around to see Wanda holding her arms out and the others running forward.
Tony came right up and jumped over the door to turn the engine off.
You and peter sat in the drivers seat together with your heads down, still trying not to laugh.
It was silent for a moment until Tony shouted "WHAT THE HELL ARE YOU TWO DOING?!"
Neither of you replied and peter was probably hoping you would do all the talking, but you also said nothing.
That was when Wanda came running over and opened the door pulling you both into a tight hug. "Are you ok?" She seemed frantic and scared instead of angry which made you feel slightly bad even though it was Tony's car you stole.
"We're ok", you finally said, to put her at ease.
Looking behind, you could see Steve leaning dramatically onto Bucky, clutching at his own chest. "This is the one Buck, its definitely a heart attack".
He just got an eye roll off the man and Nat stood behind, hand over her mouth to hide her laughter. At least someone thought this situation was funny.
Looking over to the other side and you were met with Tony's angry face. He was definitely mad because his eye contact never left and he hadn't blinked once in the last thirty seconds.
"Is anyone hurt?" He asked shortly.
You both shook your heads and waited for something, unsure of what exactly that was.
"Ok, get out". He somehow sounded less angry, maybe he'd cooled down a bit. It doesn't matter anyway, you both slowly stood up and stepped out the car.
Wanda was still there and still fussing over you both as you stood on the grass. Or rather, the mud that used to be grass.
She cupped peters face asking him once again if he was ok as Steve walked forward and picked you up. Your feet left the ground as he squeezed your body, kissing all over your face.
"You're in so much trouble", he said in a worried voice, placing another kiss on your forehead.
Still not letting you go, he walked over to peter and held his shoulder. "You're also in so much trouble", he said in the same tone and pulled him in for a hug.
After everyone's nerves had gone down and Tony's face was less red, he started speaking. "Ok... you're both going to fix this", he said gesturing towards the broken car. "And I'm going to teach you how".
Peters face suddenly lit up at the idea but was quickly back in a frown as Tony carried on.
"And then, you're going to clean every single one of my cars with these". He held up two sticks with tiny sponges on the top. Each one couldn't have been bigger than a toothbrush. "And if you miss a spot, you'll start again".
"That's going to take days for each car!" You complained but quickly shut up after looking at his car and front lawn.
"Yes it is. Good luck, I expect to see you both later this afternoon after bruce has made sure you aren't injured".
Even after destroying his stuff he still cares, despite what the public might think of him, he can be very selfless.
You watch as he put the car in neutral and started pushing it back to the building and Steve walked you both inside to see bruce.