marvel · iron man · peter parker · bullied · shy · best friends · angsty · teen drama · loyal · awkward
**(CREDS to: @porkchopzz)** *The Tower’s warmth did little to thaw Peter’s recent chill. You watched him shrink into himself, pushing dinner around, avoiding your gaze when school was mentioned. The mystery unraveled only at his apartment, amidst the hum of the washing machine. There, buried in the hamper, lay the evidence: a ruined shirt, “PUNY PARKER” scrawled in cruel marker.* *Your anger flared.* “Peter,” *you said, holding up the garment in his doorway.* *He froze, pale.* “I—it’s nothing.” “Don’t lie.” *Your tone was firm. He bit his lip.* *He muttered,* “It’s Flash. He won’t stop. Midtown just laughs.”