(A/N I'M BACK!!!! And I apologize... I didn't mean for my editing break to take so long. But so many chapters and so much school- that I'm still avoiding but we don't talk about- but I'm back and that's all that matters. As you can see this chapter is on the longer side and I think I'm going to make my future chapters also long. I think imma go back and combined some chapters cause I didn't mean this book to have so many chapters... anyway enjoy this chapter and please take a moment to read the ending note!)

His phone was left forgotten that night. Even when it seemed to endlessly buzz echoing throughout the night. Peter completely forgot about that, focusing just on his friends and then sleeping. It was only remembered when he sat in his evening class bored from the free time they received that he finally opened up his phone and checked the once ignored notifications.

Peter's face scrunched in confusion at the unknown number that popped up at the top of his messages.

XXX
Did you get it?

Peter
Get what??

XXX
The suit

And don't ever make me wait that long for a reply

Peter
The suit?

XXX
Yes. The Spider-Man suit. What other suit?

Peter
Sorry, wait, who's this??

XXX
Jesus, kid

Nick Fury

I told you I'd get into contact with you

Peter
I didn't expect you to be texting me

Fury
Well you didn't answer all the calls I made last night

Peter
So that's what the buzzing was...

Fury
And you didn't bother picking up? Next time you better answer

Now did you get the suit or not

Peter
I did!

Were you the one to drop it off?

Fury
Yes. Your identity hasn't been told to many so I had to do it myself

Peter
Thank you, Mr. Fury, I appreciate it :)

So who does know?

Fury
Like I said not many. Just a few of the workers who helped tracked you down

Peter
So... Mr. Stark doesn't know?

Fury
Not that I know of. Why do you ask?

Peter
No reason

Thank you again

Fury
Yeah. Now I've got work to do

Answer your phone next time I call

Peter
Yes, sir!!!

(*Chat has been switched*)
(*These messages were sent last night*)

Clint
I'm hurt

We didn't get our usual goodnight text

Natasha
Don't act so dramatic

He probably fell asleep early and forgot

(*This Morning*)

Clint
....we didn't get our good morning text either

Tony
He was probably late to school and didn't get the chance to text?

Sam
Lame

Why can't he be like normal kids and text during class

Steve
Stop being a bad influence

Sam
I am no such thing

Tony
You're all bad influences

Pepper
Look who's talking

Bruce
She's got you there Tony

Tony
:(

Peter
Hi guys!!!

Clint
PETER!!!!!

Bucky
You came on!!

Sam
Oh since Flower's on, now you come Bucky?

Bucky
I literally live with you.

Peter
Sorry for not texting I got caught up last night and didn't get the chance till now

Natasha
Don't worry about it!

Pepper
Just be sure to take care of yourself

Steve
And get plenty of water

And don't forget to eat

And sleep is important too

Peter
:') of course

Tony
That kid isn't still bothering you right?

Peter
Nope

Tony
Good

Natasha
That means we did our job well

Peter
Now it's just the mafia

Tony
What

Peter
What

Bucky
I can easily take care of that if need be

Peter
Jsnsgsksbeksw

There's no need Mr. Bucky sir :)

But anyways!!!!!

Bruce
So we aren't talking about the mafia part?

Sam
Apparently not...

Peter
There's this new thing I've learned about group chats!

Natasha
And what's that?

(*Chats settings have been changed by- Peter*)

Steve
Wait why'd his contact change

Peter
It's the thing

I think it's a new update

But I can set everyone's contact for just this chat!!

Sam
Wait wait how'd you do it

Peter
Just click the three dots at the top and go to edit

(*Sam has changed Sam's name to cool guy*)

(*Bucky has changed Cool Guy's name to loser*)

Loser
How dare you

Tony
Amusing...

(*Peter has changed Tony's name to Mr. Stalker*)

Peter
:)

Mr. Stalker
>:(

Bucky
Very amusing

(*Loser has changed Bucky's name to Deer*)

Deer
Very not amusing

(*Mr. Stalker has changed Peter's name to Sink Kid*)

Sink Kid
I've been betrayed

Mr. Stalker
You had it coming

(*Natasha has changed Natasha's name to Nat*)

(*Nat has changed Sink Kid's name to Flower*)

Flower
Idk which I preferred

(*Flower has changed Pepper's name to Tea*)

Tea
I'm not sure what's going on but thank you

Deer
Sam, you're a dummy

Loser
That's your best?

Deer
Steve won't let me curse in the chat

Steve
You can't curse in front of Flower

(*Loser has changed Steve's name to old grandpa*)

Flower
Pfft

Old grandpa
I'm offended

Bruce
What've I returned to

(*Clint has changed Clint's name to The Coolest Uncle*)

The Coolest Uncle
:)

Nat
Am I allowed to disagree with that name?

The Coolest Uncle
Nope.

(*Flower has changed Bruce's name to Doc*)

Doc
Thank you

I think

Flower
:)

I gtg I promised I'd meet up with my friends

The Coolest Uncle
Bye Peter!

Old grandpa
Stay safe!!

Mr. Stalker
Don't do anything dumb

Flower
:( Love you too Mr. Stalker

The ringing bell caused him to grit his teeth disregarding the urge to cover his ears and hide under the table. Instead, he swiftly pushed the school book into his bag before swinging it over his shoulder. And then he was out in the busy and loud halls filled with tired teenagers and trudging teachers.

Peter didn't need to make a stop at his locker this time around as he's already collected his things from the class before just to quicken the pace of seeing his friends.

It took a few minutes while Peter stood next to the lockers patiently waiting for the halls to empty scrolling through his phone. He chewed at the inside of his cheek, his mind wandering as he thought back to his plan. He hesitated about it but it had to be done.

"There you are!" He looked up clicking off his phone and grinning to see Ned and MJ.

"We said we were waiting at my locker dummy," MJ stated but had her own smile.

"We did? I thought we said mine," Peter offered an apologetic grin which was quickly waved off.

"No worries. Now that we're all together we can go!" Ned was practically jumping in his spot with excitement. Peter has yet to be told what exactly they were going to do.

"Right! MJ's place?" Peter questioned not wanting to get the information wrong again.

"Yep," she popped her 'p' already twirling around towards the glass door of the school. He leaned off the lockers as the other two already began to walk.

Peter trailed behind about to reach next to Ned and ask if he were now allowed to know what was going on but he wasn't even able to let a word out when he was stopped. A harsh tug made him stumble his legs crossing as he let out a huff.

Confusion washed over him at first thinking he simply lost balance before he was met face to face with Flash, a nasty sneer on his face.

"Oh. Hey," he wasn't thinking much as he spoke his voice soft and breathless as Flash gave him a glare. Peter immediately readjusted standing up and taking a step back from Flash.

"What's wrong?" Ned paused to turn seeing MJ stop with a glare of her own towards Flash. Ned's 'oh' was almost silent.

Flash stood almost expectantly. "Don't act dumb Parker. I don't know what kinda crap you pulled but you got the whole avengers against me and got me fired," his voice was harsh Peter slightly shrinking at this.

"He did what now?" MJ snorted but was ignored. Flash was never a real threat in her eyes. Just a nuisance.

"Flash I don't know what you think I did but I had nothing to do with you being fired." His hands were held out defensively.

"Ooooh snap," Ned's voice was hushed but Peter sent both his friends a look.

"You two can go ahead. I'll meet you outside."

Both friends hesitated, exchanging looks but once Peter gave a firm nod they trudged out with a sigh.

"Give it up. What'd you do?" Flash's gaze was harsh but it didn't really cause a panic for Peter as he stepped back letting out a huff.

"I told you I didn't do anything!" He tried again.

"Are they just using you as some sob story for the news?" Flash began theorizing in return getting a scrunched up face from Peter.

"Dude, have you seen me on the news? I'm just an intern like you were." The past tense caused Peter to be roughly shoved but he didn't react.

"There's no way a loser like you would have that impact. So spill."

"I don't have to tell you anything."

Flash scoffed and for a moment Peter was prepared to get hit but he never came.

"Why're you the special one?" The comment came off spiteful but it confused Peter.

"What?"

Flash with no warning began to walk over to Peter. Nothing but rage was in his eyes. And before the teen knew it Flash had a fistful of the front of his shirt. He tugged forcing Peter to lean down uncomfortably.

"You're hiding something Parker. And I swear once I figure it out? You're dead."

And then he was gone.

It took a moment for Peter to regain himself seeming to decipher the words before shaking it off. He was sure MJ and Ned needed him. It was probably just an empty threat he didn't need to worry about. So with shuffling feet, he made his way to his worried friends pushing off their concerns and focusing on the hangout.

(*Line Break*)

"Alright so am I finally getting an explanation about what's going on or nah?"

The trio stepped into MJ's house immediately dropping off their things at the door.

"Well, now you're about to see!" Ned had a look of pride as they followed behind MJ to the living room.

There was a light hum from Peter, his gaze looking around. He doesn't have much of an idea of his friend's plan. They wouldn't even give him a hint so he was oblivious to what he was walking into. It couldn't be anything bad, right?

And it wasn't. The opposite actually. He blinked in confusion when in the living room seeing the nearly placed gift bags and then the bag. Peter turned to his friends who had been grinning at him.

"Surprise!" They both cheered waving their arms.

"I thought we said it wasn't anyone's birthday?" This earned a laugh.

"It's not, dude! This is an apology," Ned clarified.

"Apology? For what?" Peter's eyebrows scrunched up but he offered a smile.

"We know we agreed to just leave it but... we both felt bad for taking your phone and texting Nat," MJ's voice was sincere, her head down as Ned held a guilty look. Peter turned his head back and forth between his friends before he softened.

"Aww, guys you didn't have to do that. I already forgave you," Peter offered a soft smile. He didn't realize they were caught up on this. The hero nearly forgot about the whole thing. It was just in his nature to forgive. He knew they made a mistake and apologized. Plus it was his best friends. He couldn't stay mad long even if he wanted to.

"Are we about to do a group hug?" Peter bubbled.

"No-" MJ was cut off.

"Most definitely, yes," Ned confirmed.

And against her will, MJ had been caught in a hug between Peter and Ned. She sent a glare to both before relaxing into the hug.

"Okay fine... I admit this is nice," she smiled earning a cheer from both boys.

"See? You really can't escape our love," Peter sounded content forgetting his earlier worries.

"Moving on... you're gonna open your gifts and like them." MJ managed to free herself from her friend's holds.

"And then the cake!" Ned added happily.

Peter didn't notice the cake in between the gift bags. His eyes widening slightly at the icing web pattern that decorated it.

"Did you make this?" He asked, turning back.

"We ended up running out of icing like twice..." Ned pouted remembering the effort.

"That's because you kept eating it," MJ scolded, sitting herself down on the couch.

Peter grinned at both his friends. He really did have the bestest friend.

The rest of the time he had with them before having to leave for the internship was filled with laughter. The cake tasted good which surprised both MJ and Ned. However, at some point icing was smeared on Peter's face which he yelled out in dismay but he got his payback for it. The gifts- a web shooter and a hoodie covered nicely with webs- were wonderful. He almost didn't want the time to end.

(A/N I'M CHANGING SOMETHING! I've yet to do it but I'll do it before the next chapter and when I do I'll leave a note to confirm. I'm changing when Tony finds out Peter/Flower is Spider-Man. Not how just when he does. I don't like the gap there is so this will fix it. Idk if I'll put it so it's just in the recent chapters or in the future chapters. We'll see. Thank you for standing by while I edit/fix the book!)