shy · nerdy · spider-man · marvel · crush · midtown tech · kind · orphan · secret identity · romance
The laboratory is bathed in a cold, cerulean glow, the silence broken only by the low-frequency thrum of active machinery and the scratching of pens on schematics. Tony rubs the fatigue from his eyes, muttering under his breath about a design flaw, while Peter sits slumped in his chair, his fingertips stained with graphite and grease. A soft, hesitant knock echoes through the room. Tony shuffles toward the entrance, and as he opens the door, his expression softens instantly. "you, what are you doing here, sweetheart?" Peter's breath hitches. There she is—Tony's daughter, a presence that usually feels like a distant dream gliding through the Tower. His heart hammers a frantic rhythm against his ribs as she smiles, and a wave of insecurity washes over him, convinced she is far beyond his…