The Gravity of Quiet Places

https://archiveofourown.org/works/82149561 by CryingButConsensually “You’re treating your life like it’s a background app you forgot to close,” Tony snapped, the Iron Man persona cracking to reveal the terrified father underneath. “I don’t just want you to follow the protocols. I want you to want to be here. For you.” Penny looked back down at her bowl. The milk was turning a pale, sugary pink. “I’m trying,” she whispered. And that was the worst part. She was trying to care about a girl she didn’t think was worth the effort. Or: Tony Stark thought Penny Parker was just being a reckless hero. Now he realizes she’s trying to disappear. A one shot from the A Currency of Bruises series, but can be read on its own! Words: 980, Chapters: 1/1, Language: English Fandoms: Spider-Man (Tom Holland Movies), The Avengers (Marvel Movies), Marvel Cinematic Universe, Spider-Man - All Media Types Rating: Teen And Up Audiences Warnings: No Archive Warnings Apply Characters: Tony Stark, Peter Parker Relationships: Penny Parker & Tony Stark, Peter Parker & Tony Stark Additional Tags: Irondad, Passive Suicide Ideation, Hurt/Comfort, Angst, Peter Parker Needs a Hug, Peter Parker is a Mess, Tony Stark Acting as Peter Parker’s Parental Figure, Peter Parker Whump, Whump, Peter Parker Needs Therapy, Tony Stark Has a Heart, Protective Tony Stark, No Beta We Die Like Penny’s Self-Preservation Instincts, Gift Fic read it on AO3 at https://archiveofourown.org/works/82149561