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Viktor Stark sat in his room in the Avengers tower staring over the rainy New York doing his homework, there was another of his fathers partys going on downstairs but he left hours ago.
Somtimes being Tony Starks kid really sucked not that anyone would feel sorry for him. Son of the richest and most influencial man in the world and heir to a multi billion dollar company oh yes poor him. How terrible he has to attend fancy parties with incredibly famous and rich people and the literal Avengers.
"Hey kid." Viktor turned around with his chair green eyes focusing on the person speaking. Bruce of course never one for Parties either.
"Hello Doctor Banner tired of the Party already ?" he turned back around focusing on his Homework again.
The doctor chuckled "no need to be so formal and you know me, not big on many people." Bruce took the unspoken invitation and settled next to Viktor at his desk. "What are you working on ?"
Viktor shrugged "Just Chem homework nothing to hard." that earned a soft hair ruffling from Bruce.
"certainly not for you you're Tony Stark's kid afterall" ah yes that of course immediatly qualified him as a genuis, he was of course but still. The Teen put his pen down and closed his Homework.
"Do you want some tea Bruce ?" he said standing up and making his way to the Kitchen on this Floor.
"I would love some tea." Bruce quickly followed.
Drinking tea with Bruce was always nice, it was quiet and calming the Hero just doing his research on his tablet while Viktor read.
"So how is Midtown ?" Bruce looked up from his tablet for a second.
"It's okay some people there might actually match your genuis Bruce." Viktor smiled at Bruce flustering ready to say he wasn't anything special but quickly spoke again before he could even start "but others... well let's just say you can tell who got in on skill on who got in because of Money."
Bruce chuckled a little bit "didn't you get in because of money ? don't be to hard on them."
Viktor sighed again shaking his head "it would be a safety hazard if anyone there knew i was the Stark heir i got in through skill even have a cool fake name."
The Doctor nodded in understanding "Despite his recklessness Tony has done a good job of keeping you out of the public eye huh ?"
Viktor just nodded going back to his tea and book enjoying the tapping of rain on the window. it didn't take long before the other 'Party Poopers' as his father would call them of the Avengers trickled into the Kitchen. First came Steve with Bucky and Sam, then Natasha probably tired of watching a wasted Tony and Clint. they all helped themselfs to some tea and joined the quiet. Steve drawing and silently chatting with Bucky, who was petting Alpine, and Sam, Natasha grabbing a book and reading. It was nice Viktor didn't even notice he dozed off until he woke up in his bed the next morning.
"Good Morning Mini Boss it is a cloudy day with high Chance of rain in the afternoon i suggest taking an umbrella." Jarvis' voice woke him.
the brunette teen stretched and got out of bed "Thank you Jarvis." he cracked his neck and wondered for a brief second how he got into his room before picking out his clothes for the day. he decided on baggy black pants with a chain and a ACDC shirt over a nice white button down. not to fancy but still showing he has a sense for style. he paired it with some black converese and grabbed his bag and homework stuffing it in while exiting his room. he did the rest of his morning routine before ending up in the kitchen to Steves famous pancakes.
The rest of the Avengers were there in various stages of hungover ranging from late night tea to Tony Stark. the teen cringed looking at his father shoving a glass of water the older mans way.
"Rough night Dad ?" he almost moked but only got a grunt in response. so he shoved a box of aspirin next to the Water glass.
"Thank you, you're my favourite child." Tony said while taking the aspirin with a big gulp of water, Viktor just chuckled.
"I'm your only child." Viktor said finishing his plate and standing up.
"that i know of !" Tony called after him.
the teens laughter could be heard down the hall as he headed towards the elevator to get to the garages. Car rides with Happy were nice and quiet and if they talked it was mostly formal. Viktor loved his uncle Happy and they got along great but they both knew they prefered the quiet in the mornings still Happy always had the window in the back already rolled down for him a silent act of the love he had for his unbiological nephew. Viktor loved feeling the breeze while listening to music and watching the streets and buildings pass by.
It wasn't long before they reached midtown so the brunette grabbed his bag and got out of the car with a quick thank you shot Happys way. Still listening to music he made his way into the building and to his locker. he stuffed his bag in and got out his books for his first lesson Calc ..ew. he took out his headphones once he was seated his seat was next to the window perfect for tuning out when classes got to boring. he watched the other students slowly walk in especially focusing on the kid sitting behind him. Peter was his name he thinks, quiet kid but real smart sadly he was the main victim of frequent bullying especially by this kid called Flash. Peter was a fullpaid scholarship kid which should really earn him respect because that means he has to be crazy smart but instead it earned him ridicule because he wasn't rich crazy how that works. Midtown was supposed to be a school for genuises but money can get you anywhere even if youre dumbber than a piece of bread like Flash.
Viktor smiled at Peter "Hey Peter." he made a habit real quickly of greeting Peter daily just to show him that not everyone here sucks ass. it was the little things that mattered after all right ?
Peter smiled a tiny smile and said a quiet "Hey" back before getting seated.
Viktor secretly kept his eye out for the kid everywhere he went and distracting Flash when he made his way towards Peter every chance he got. he didn't quite know why could be his fathers hero complex shining through he didn't mind to much tho defending someone weaker couldn't be a bad thing.
Classes flew by faster than he thought and soon he found himself in the middle of the Decathlon meeting he sat behind Peter and his best and only friend Ned tho there was also this girl MJ kind of scary but really nice that always was close to them but he didn't think she was really a friend of theirs more like a shadow silently protecting Peter kind of like he was. He thinks MJ was also aware of him they had kind of a silent agreement shared with looks sometimes to protect Peter as best as they could. MJ and Ned were also Scholarship kids but where Ned and Peter where bullied for it MJ quickly asserted herself as someone people wouldn't approach she was a little crude and sharp around the edges but he could see a soft bleeding heart from miles away no matter how big the walls around it where. The meeting was also quickly passing by with more than one rude remark thrown toward Peter by Flash he could see the boy slowly sink in on himself with ever remark eventho he and MJ did their best to shoot them back Flash's way.
Viktor sighed walking out of the meeting room he really didn't know how long he could take before completely snapping at Flash. while he walked to his locker he overheard Flash talking to his friends.
"Stark industries is looking for interns right now i'm totally gonna apply i mean they have to take me i will obviously be the best choice !" he chuckled into his hand at that but Flash must've heard.
"Hey what are you laughing at huh !?." he grabbed Viktors shoulder and spun him around.
"sorry i didn't mean to offend you it's just i mean do you really think YOU are gonna get into Stark industries ? i mean you know you have to be like really smart for that right ?" he put on his best 'meeting Dad's pretentious rich contacts' voice.
"uh duh i am really smart !" Flash said in an almost shrieking voice. that earned him another chuckle.
"i mean are you ? aren't you just here cause your Daddy's got money ? i mean you always flex around with it as if it's YOUR money but really you haven't accomplished anything yet, if i remember right your grades are subpar at best and you're a known bully oh and a whiney trustfund brat. i mean come on reputations can follow you Flash and they spread much more widely than this school into places you wouldn't even think but good luck on getting into Stark Industries man no offense." Viktor quickly walked towards his locker and grabbed his bag while Flash stood there flabberghasted trying to decipher half the words he just got bombarded with. when he walked up to Happys car however Flash was already hot on his feet.
"HEY ! ASSHOLE !" he shouted after him. Viktor let out a heavy sigh. calm thoughts he told himself no use getting into a fistfight.
he spun around to face Flash with a smile "hey Flash whats up ?"
"oh don't whats up me ! wanna repeat what you just said to me ?" he tried looking intimidating but really with Viktors recent growth spurt he just looked like a tiny bratty kid.
"which part of the truth do you wanna hear again Flash ? the bully part or the trustfund brat part ? really i mean atleast your grades could be worked on if you ask really nicely i could always tutor you." he could hear the door of the Car opening behind him.
"i don't need fucking tutoring bitch ! i can ruin your reputation with one fucking click on the call button since you know so much about reputation i'm sure you wouldn't want that." Flash snarled oh yes Viktor was soooo scared of Flash's daddy.
Happy stepped besides Viktor at that moment "are these guys bothering you mini boss ?" Viktor rolled his eyes at the nickname but put on his best smile to face Happy.
"no just some friends asking for tutoring and manners classes let's not keep Dad waiting any longer." Viktor said and got into the car followed by Happy getting back into the drivers seat.
Flash was once again left flabberghasted and Viktor was pretty sure he would whine about it to his Daddy later what a pathetic child. but infact maybe the brunette wasn't that much better because as soon as he arrived at home he too went complaining to his Dad.
"ugh Dad you wouldn't BELIEVE the audacity this kid had ! i mean seriously thinking he could get into stark industries UGH." he flung himself onto the couch in his Dad's lap with a dramatic sigh.
"Slow down there kid wanna explain maybe ?" Tony turned away from his screens to look at him and the Teen in turn took a deep breath.
"so there is this kid called Flash Thompson at my school real asshole by the way ! keeps bullying this scholarship kid called Peter who is a real fucking genius and just such a sweet kid for being poor and an orphan. God i mean seriously who does that ? that must be some villain kind of shit ! Anyways since Stark Industries is accepting Interns he went arround bragging he would apply and 'totally get in cuz he is the best candidate obviously duuuh' so i might've snapped and told him to his face he would never get in cuz he's an idiot and an asshole but this IDIOT followed me to the car and THREATENED ME to call his Dad to 'ruin' my reputation i mean god as if i EVER could be scared of fucking Harrison Thompson but MAN the audacity to threaten someone with your shitty Dad." Viktor did another dramatic hand gesture to emphasise his point. Tony just sighed and sat next to him.
"what do you want me to do about it ? tea ? advice ? just listen and be quiet ?" he put his hand on his Son's back rubbed it calmingly. Viktor sighed and visibly relaxed.
"ugh i mean i know he would never get in he is an idiot and his grades suck but still if you could reject him the politest but still crude way possible that would satisfy me ...also tea." Tony chuckled at his son's dramatics and got up to make some tea returning with a steaming cup of chamomile tea to calm the nerves.
"i'll call Pepper about the rejection letter okay ? the moment she hears what the kid does at school she'll find a way to be passive agressive in a polite way she's good at that." Viktor sipped his tea and chuckled.
"i love Pepper can you marry her quickly so i can actually call her Mom ?" Viktor did his best puppy eyes at Tony who just sighed. "Working on it kid." that earned a silent cheer from his son.
The call was quick and the rejection letter probably sent even quicker with how pissed Pepper sounded and finally the Teen could relax. he silently made his way upstairs to the familys floor and relaxed on the couch. The Avengers where still all about working on things so he got the floor all for himself for atleast another two hours. he was mindlessly scrolling through his phone when he got the idea to message Peter really being a silent knight was getting exhausting and he really wanted to properly befriend the kid. he had his number because of the Acadeca groupchat so he quickly opened his contact.
Vik: "Hey Peter ! might come of weird messaging you but i just wanted to say if Flash ever bothers you just tell me i'll put him straight for you i am fed up with his dumb comments towards you dude."
Peter: "Hey ! not weird at all thank you for the offer i might take you up on it :) what are you doing rn ?"
Vik: "ugh nothing much just bored watching tiktok you ?"
Peter: "oh i'm working on restoring this really old Pc i found in a dumpster lol kind of a dumb hobby ik"
Vik: "not dumb at all it's really helpful for future work believe me some machines still use reeeeeally old tech so being familiar with it is always good."
Peter: "haha thx for not thinking it's dumb i gtg meeting up with Ned but it was nice talking to you ! see you tomorrow :) !"
Vik: "see you c:"
well that was nice what now ? honestly a nap sounded good so he did just that.