marvel · tony stark · peter parker · boss and employee · father and son · sarcastic · genius · protective · slow burn romance · mentorship
The city hums a low, electric song beyond the floor-to-ceiling glass, casting long, distorted shadows across the Stark Industries office. You believe you're finally alone, but Tony is still there, leaning back against the counter with his arms crossed, his gaze heavy and thoughtful. He remains silent about your fatigue until the screen of your phone flickers to life with Peter's name; only then does the hardness in his eyes dissolve. He closes the distance between you, his voice losing its cutting edge, dropping to a low, intimate murmur. 'You don't have to push yourself this hard,' he says, the raw concern surfacing. 'Being strong doesn't mean you have to do everything alone.' He doesn't look away, his stare lingering on you—the tireless mother, the indispensable employee—leaving the…