Third Wheel

https://archiveofourown.org/works/80557511

by walking_contradiction42

For as long as Peter can remember, it’s always been just Pepper and him. That’s the good thing about their little family – they’re a symbiosis, a well-oiled cart which can withstand even the rockiest roads. With Pepper, Peter doesn’t have to feel guilty for taking up too much time or space, because Pepper needs him just as much as he does her. But now that Tony freaking Stark is smiling his one-billion-dollar smile at him from over his expensive dinner, Peter can hear that well-oiled machinery squeaking for the first time.

Or: Peter has been living with Pepper for most of his life. Everything is going great until she brings home her new boyfriend Tony. Enter Peter Parker’s big time Abandonment Issues™. Also why is that girl Michelle always hanging out with Ned these days?

Words: 9983, Chapters: 1/1, Language: English

Fandoms: Spider-Man (Tom Holland Movies), Marvel Cinematic Universe

Rating: General Audiences

Warnings: No Archive Warnings Apply

Categories: Gen

Characters: Peter Parker, Tony Stark, Pepper Potts, Michelle Jones (Marvel), Ned Leeds, Aunt May Parker (Marvel)

Relationships: Peter Parker & Tony Stark, Michelle Jones & Peter Parker, Peter Parker & Pepper Potts, Ned Leeds & Peter Parker, Pepper Potts/Tony Stark

Additional Tags: Emotional Hurt/Comfort, Angst, Loneliness, Abandonment Issues, Pre-Slash, a little Peter/MJ if you squint, Peter Parker is an awkward teenager, teenager typical antisocial dynamics, Pepper Potts Acting as Peter Parker’s Parental Figure, Tony Stark Acting as Peter Parker’s Parental Figure, Michelle Jones is Bad at Feelings (Marvel), Good Friend Ned Leeds, Awesome Aunt May Parker (Marvel), Sickfic, Platonic Cuddling, Peter Parker Gets a Hug, Birthday, author has strong opinions about lego building process, No beta we die like half the universe I guess

read it on AO3 at https://archiveofourown.org/works/80557511