For AylahFife. Enjoy!

"No way. Please tell me you're joking!"

"Nope! We're inviting your class to a pool party to celebrate you being the heir to Stark Industries. I made it pretty public, so they already know. Plus, don't you want that Thompson kid to suffer? Come on, loosen up and show off for once!"

May just so happened to have been there as well, as Tony figured that she would want to hear the news too, and she was glad he did.

"I can actually agree, Peter. I think you should have fun with this. Besides, I would want to smush something awesome I have into someone's face. I love karma!"

"Well, I'm not that kind of person! But I know that's not gonna stop you..."

"You couldn't be anymore right, kid! It's gonna take place in two days! Better get a good swimsuit."

"Ugh! Why me!? Why God!?!?"

May could only laugh.

——-

The two days seemed quick and slow at the same time. Slow because of the unwanted attention, and fast because of how much closer the pool party seemed. It was fast or slow when Peter least expected and wanted it. There was only one explanation Peter could come to: the universe hated him. He could only try to calm down, right?

Wrong.

He woke up and already he was panicking. He didn't go to school that day because it would be pointless to have him leave only to then come back in less then a few minutes. So Peter could only stay lying down and sulk.

"Whhhhhyyyyyyy!?!?!?!?!?"

"Oh, he's awake. Time to make him suffer!"

"Go away, Mr. Stark!!"

"Nope!"

Tony then barged in and opened the windows, making the sunlight glare in.

"AGH! WHY!?"

"Rise and shine, kid!"

"NEVER!!"

Tony then grabbed Peter by legs and dragged him to the kitchen.

"I hate you."

"I love you, too."

"Uuuugggghhhh...."

Tony could only smile as he continued to drag Peter down the stairs and to the kitchen. The Avengers noticed and could help but smile. Even Steve watched with amusement at the pairs antics.

"Heh. Dreading the day already?"

"Well, yeah!"

Clint shook his head.

"Come on, Peter. This will be a great opportunity to show off to your class mates. Plus, what about that MJ girl you like so much?"

Peter blushed heavily as the others smirked and Tony waggled his eyebrows.

"Aren't you wondering what kind of swimsuit she'll wear?"

"Uncle Clint!"

"And what about her bikini body-"

"OH MAH GOD, STAHP!!

Everyone laughed.

"Look, she's just my friend! So please, stop putting images in my head. I shouldn't be thinking of her like that! I want to prove to myself that I deserve her trust! And not just as a friend, but as friends that just so happen to be of the opposite gender! Please!? Besides, I think it's disrespectful."

Everyone was surprised to hear that, while the ladies in the room, Pepper, Natasha, and Wanda smiled. Pepper then patted Peter in the head while Wanda gave her a hug from behind and got a kiss in the cheek from Natasha.

"That's very sweet, Peter. But don't blame yourself if you just do happen to have thoughts like that. You're a teen, it's gonna happen." Pepper said.

"Okay." Peter mumbled.

"Well, damn, Peter! Don't keep all the women to yourself!" Tony yelled out.

Peter stuck his tongue out and smiled as Pepper hugged him tight while staring back at Tony. Tony then pretended to be offended.

"Well, excuse me, woman!"

Everyone laughed.

——-

Peter's stomach dropped as he saw his classmates, teacher, and even the principal outside from his screen. He turned it off, and walked around for a bit. He kept biting his pencil the point where it broke in half, and then throw it to the pile of broken pencils in his trash can.

"Oh god oh god oh god oh god oh god oh god-"

Knocking was heard at his door.

"Peter! Time to see your class!"

Did they really get to the pool that quickly!?

"Um, coming!"

"Do you have your swimwear on?"

"Yeah!"

"Come on out, then!"

"Nope!"

Peter could hear the smirk on Tony's face.

"I'll tell MJ-"

"Coming out!"

Peter then followed Tony to outside where the pool was, and upon seeing Peter, everyone cheered.

"Peter!"

"Ayo, Parker!!"

"What's up, man?"

Peter awkwardly waved and went to a seat Tony led him too.

"Mr. Stark, help. I don't know what to do."

"Just enjoy yourself. The Avengers are here too, so you're not alone."

"Okay."

"Peter!!"

"Oh, thank god, Ned!"

"Dude, this is awesome! You're so lucky!"

"No I'm not. It's gonna be tough being myself and enjoying certain freedoms. Not with all of the attention I'm gonna be getting! How am I going to be myself again!?"

"I'm sure Tony is gonna find something out!" Ned said as he looked around.

"What are you looking for?"

"Oh hey, here she comes!"

"Huh?"

Peter looked where Ned was looking, and there she was. MJ, in a lovely white swimsuit...

"Whoa! Dude, you're lucky!"

"For the last time, she's just a friend."

"Sure, not for long. But friend or no, I'm sure you're not gonna appreciate the way Flash is looking at her."

Peter then saw Flash smirking while taking a good look up and down at MJ, making Peter very upset. He quickly went to MJ and spoke with her.

"Hey!"

"Hey, been looking for you, idiot. And why are you wearing a shirt?"

"Um..."

"Take it off."

"What!?"

"Take it off, dummy, no guy wears a shirt at a pool. Take it off."

"No!"

"Why not?"

Flash then had to yell out.

"He probably doesn't want us to see his scrawny arms!"

Flash and his gang then had a good laugh and Flash gave MJ a nod.

"Now why don't you ditch him and join us, babe?"

MJ actually got pissed that Peter stayed quiet.

"That's it! Peter, take it off!"

"No, MJ-!!"

But it was too late. Everyone, even the Avengers and Tony, watched as MJ yank off Peter's shirt and Peter's abs were there for everyone to see. No one from Peter's school could believe that the entire time that Peter was wearing sweaters, that was what was hiding underneath. Peter, uncomfortable with the situation, tried to cover up, but unsuccessfully. What can you cover up with only two arms?

MJ then held onto Peter's arm, looked at Flash, and pointed to Peter's body.

"Still think he's scrawny!?" She yelled.

"Damn!" Someone yelled. "Peter could have easily beaten Flash the whole time! Why didn't you, man?"

Peter noticed Tony and the Avengers, waiting for his answer.

"Because... because I'm a good person. I don't like putting others beneath me, I want the, to be equal, and if possible, above me. Everyone deserves to be treated with respect."

He then turned to Flash.

"And I don't dominate over others for the sake of my personal insecurities. I always try to be a little bit better than what I was yesterday. Plus, I go by two important sayings, the first being from my late Uncle Ben: With great power comes great responsibility, and real power is when you choose not to use it."

Everyone nodded, and Tony couldn't have been prouder.

"Atta boy. Now, why don't you enjoy yourself with your girlfriend?"

"For the last time! She's not my girlfriend!"

MJ smirked. "Not yet."

Peter eyes widened as everyone jeered.

"W-wha!?"

"Not. Yet." MJ repeated as she held onto Peter's chin. "But I will soon. When you're ready, ask me and I'll say yes. But don't keep me waiting. Now have fun and hop into the pool with me."

She then took Peter's arm and they walked down into the pool as Tony got close to them.

"Here are your drinks. Have fun, kid."

Tony then winked as Peter blushed heavily.

But in the end, he had to admit: this day was a good day. And maybe, maybe, he liked MJ a little.