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Dad!Tony Stark x Son!Male Reader (PLATONIC!)
A/N: This was requested over on our Wattpad! I surprisingly enjoyed writing this. Itβs been about a year since Iβve watched the Marvel movies so my memory is pretty rusty, please let me know if Iβve mixed anything up and Iβll give it a quick fix. Also, Iβm not from America so Iβm not sure with their states/cities so please point out any mistakes I mightβve made.
Y/N's POV:
Things used to be good between my dad and I, but ever since Peter had shown up, all his attention had stuck on him. It wasnβt all too noticeable at first, we would still hang out when he was free, spending our Saturday nights watching movies together.
Though it only took a few weeks for him to start to brush me off more. Similar excuses each time he rescheduled our weekly plans. βI have improvements to add to Peterβs suit.β βIβve got work to finish with Peter.β βPeter needs help getting used to the suit.β Peter this, Peter that.
It was like Peter was his son and not me. Just like that, I was thrown into the background, a minor thought in the back of his mind, it was like he no longer cared for me.
~~~
We had a recital coming up really soon, one I had expressed my excitement to my dad before for. He used to be so proud, so ecstatic to eventually see me up on stage. I hoped this would be the push he needed to give me the attention I had so easily and so quickly lost.
Dad was downstairs in his workshop, thatβs where he usually was, always working on something new to dazzle the public with. I slowly open the glass door, stepping in as he speaks up. βPeter, youβre finally here. Here, try this-β He turns around, a metal plate in his hand as he props it towards me.
βOh Y/N. Sorry about that, what do you need?β He turns back around, placing the metal back down, keeping his attention on his creation. I silently sigh as I walk over to him, taking the folded poster out of my pocket. I hand the piece of paper to him, his eyebrows raised in confusion before reading through it.
βThe recitals in a couple days, I know how excited you were to come see me, and Iβd love for you to be thereβ He smiles, stuffing the paper into his shirt pocket. βOf course Iβll be there. Wouldnβt miss it for the world, kid.β I canβt help the smile that grows on my face, βThanks dad. You donβt know how much this means to me.β
Dad sent a smile back my way before I swiftly left his workshop, excitedly practising my songs in my room for the upcoming day.
~~~
The day I had longed for had finally arrived. It was around 6:30pm and I was currently backstage, I was going up on stage in only half an hour. I had been practising the whole year for this recital and I was determined to perfectly execute it. I couldnβt wait for dad to see the progress I had made.
Some time had passed, the curtains would open in 5 minutes, parents and friends of the people performing with me had started to fill the seats. I looked out from the slight gap in the curtains, hoping to see my dad amongst the growing crowd.
My eyes darted across the plethora of seats, filled with unfamiliar faces. I deflate as I canβt find him, hoping, praying he was just running late.
We got into our places behind the curtains, a countdown being played in our headsets before the curtains swung open. I noticed my friends looking around for the people they invited, their faces lighting up when they did. I followed suit, taking another quick look over the crowd, never finding my dad though.
My heart pangs at the realisation, he wasnβt here, he didn't come to see me perform. Whatever. I could do this without him, I didnβt need him to make this my greatest performance. And so thatβs what I did, I put my all into everything. Making it a performance he would regret not coming to see.
~~~
The recital lasted about an hour, my friends walking out with me into the cold night. The fresh air was a stark contrast to the heating anger I felt in the enclosed room. As my friends split up, they waved goodbye as they hopped into their parents cars, driving off to their homes.
I sat there, sitting on the staircase leading to the doors of the building. Usually dad would send Happy or even Pepper to come pick me up from things he wasnβt able to. But after sitting out on the chilling night, it became apparent that he wasnβt coming, no one was. I take one last look at my phone, the lack of notifications making me sigh.
Defeated, I picked up my belongings and started my journey among the dark streets of Manhattan. I dragged myself back home, walking almost sluggishly as my mind raced. Did he care? Why else wouldnβt he come? Did I do something wrong? Anger him? Maybe it was my fault he didnβt show up. Maybe something came up. But why didnβt he message me to let me know.
Iβm brought out of my thoughts at the feeling of something escaping my eyes, and the taste of salt falls onto my upper lip. Fuck. I wipe my cheek, setting my mind on making it home, not wanting to fall apart on the side of the streets. I wasnβt far anyways, only another 20 minutes until I would be back home.
~~~
As I reach the front door, I unlock it with my spare keys before walking in. βGood evening, Y/N.β I hear F.R.I.D.A.Yβs robotic voice shoot from the speaker beside me. I smile slightly. βHey Friday.β I walk to the kitchen to pour myself some water, after taking a sip I ask. βFriday?β βYes Sir?β I look around the lit house. βWhereβs dad?β
It takes a second for her to answer. βHeβs in his workshop.β I nod, thanking her as I start to make my way there. Before reaching the stairs though, the sound of two voices makes its way through the glass. Dadβs laugh booming as a young boyβs follows. I didnβt even have to see him to know who was down there. Peter. I sigh, I guess I knew why dad didn't come now.
I step back up the stairs, ignoring the two as I bee-line to my room. I throw my bag onto the floor, changing my clothes as tears start to well up in my eyes once again. I curse myself, putting my clothes away before falling into bed, muffling my sniffles with one of my pillows.
βFriday. Lock my door please.β I hear her voice once more βOf course.β before the sound of a βclickβ comes from the mechanical door. I groan into my pillow, lying to my side as I closed my eyes.
~~~
The whole night, I had thought long and hard, messaging one of my closest friends about what was going on. He offered to let me stay at his place, for as long as I needed to. We spoke about it all last night, planning for him to come pick me up tonight. It wasnβt too long of a drive, less than an hour. He lived in Hillsdale, a nice change in scenery.
I stayed in my room, packing my things in a suitcase I would use when dad and I went on his βBusiness tripsβ. Once packing all the things I wanted to take with me, I stuffed the case under my bed. I groggily walk into the kitchen, look around and not see dad anywhere. I mutter before cooking breakfast for myself.
He was probably in his workshop, working on god knows what now. He hadnβt bothered to check up on me last night, not even to make sure I made it home safely and now he hadnβt bothered to greet me. Finishing my food, I stomp back into my room, eating my food as all I can think about is how much I canβt wait to leave this stupid house.
~~~
When night arrives, I sneak to the front door, suitcase and an extra backpack in my hands. Itβs not like dad wouldβve noticed anyways, he was still busy βworkingβ I sigh as I open the front door, F.R.I.D.A.Yβs voice stopping me. βWhere are you going this late at night, Y/N?β I checked my watch, it was only 9:30.
βIβm having a sleepover at a friend's place.β F.R.I.D.A.Y replies with something along the lines of βHave fun.β I scattered out the door and looked around for the car my friend drove, once it came into view, I made my way to it. βHey man, you got everything?β I nod as I place my luggage in the back seat, hopping into the passenger seat.
βYeah, thanks for this.β I buckle my seatbelt before turning to him. βOf course, Iβm here for you man.β The ride to his house is mostly silent besides the quiet music playing from the carβs speaker. I lean my head back, taking out my phone as I distract myself on the long drive.
~~~
A week had passed when my phone started to blow up, messages from friends and people from school filled my inbox. βHey, are you okay?β βWhere are you?β βI haven't seen you in a while, are you alright?β However, nothing from dad. I make sure my location is turned off before continuing with my day, sitting down to watch some T.V. I scroll through channels, my eyes landing on my name on a news headline, I put down the remote as I read the whole heading.
βY/N Stark, Son of Tony Stark, has been reported missing.β An explanation of the time of my βdisappearanceβ was reported, including the places I would most often hang out and where I was last seen, at the performance theatre our school had rented out for the recital. Shit.
I hear my friendβs footsteps behind me, βI think it might be time for you to go back, everyoneβs worried sick.β My phone rings over and over again with messages, calls, mentions on social media. Everyone asked about the news and if I was okay. I shut down my phone, shoving it in my back pocket. βYeah, maybe.β
I hear a familiar voice play on the T.V behind me, I shoot back around to face it as I see my father being harassed by paparazzi. Microphones and cameras in his face as he tries to get into his car. βDo you have any idea where he could be?β βDo you have anything to do with Y/Nβs disappearance?β βIs he alive?β βDo you have any information on Y/Nβs whereabouts?β A frown appears on my face as he looks at the camera, his eyes sunken and dark and his eyebrows furrowed.
βI know as much as you guys do.β He aggressively replies. βAnd if the lot of you donβt leave, Iβll have you all jobless by tomorrow.β The voices quiet down, interviewers walking away from the car he got into, the engine starting with a roar.
I sigh, I never meant for it to go this far. βLetβs goβ I leave to pack my stuff back up again.
~~~
Itβs late at night as my friend parks in front of my house, I see extra security put up to keep the paparazzi out. I turn to my friend, thanking him before stepping out of the vehicle, I pull out my luggage, walking towards the gate. As I open it, I trudge up the long driveway to the house. Making it to the top, I drop my bags beside me, taking deep breaths as the steep walk winded me.
I bring them back into my hands, pulling them to the front door. I try to quietly open the lock, keys jingling as I hear the slight βclickβ to indicate the door unlocking. I push against the handle, pulling my bags in as I hear shuffling in the room near me.
I looked over to the living room, my dad curled into himself, maps, documents and holograms covering the table. My heart wrenches at his appearance, the lack of sleep evident on his face and scruffed hair.
I pull my bags over to the staircase. βY/N?β Fast footsteps approach me as I turn to the noise. I canβt help the bittersweet smile that makes its way onto my mouth as he grabs my shoulders. His eyes darted across my face, looking for any sign of injury. His arms wrap around me, tightening as I feel his relieved breaths escape him.
I hug back, head shoved into his chest as I hold onto him. βIβm so sorry, so sorry. I didnβt mean for this-β βNo, no, no, no.β He repeats sullenly βItβs my fault, I shouldn't have done what I did, Iβm so sorry.β I chuckle as I shake my head. βPlease forgive me Y/N.β I let out a short breathy laugh. βOf course, Iβm sorry I didnβt just talk to you about it, I never wanted to worry you.β
He smiles, βI never wanted to make you think I didnβt care about you. Youβre my son. So much more important than anyone, especially Peter.β He rubs a hand against my back. βYouβre my top priority, and Iβll make sure you never doubt that again.β βThank you.β
That night was spent in the living room, we spoke to each other, explaining how the situation affected us both. The both of us understanding the otherβs view, making sure to talk about whatβs going on next time. We talk for a while, sleep only falling upon us hours later.
As I start to yawn, dad brings my head to his chest. My eyes drift shut as I fall asleep in his arms, the same way I used to when I was younger.
~~~
It had been about a month since the whole ordeal. News of a new recital making its way into school newsletters and I was beaming. I couldnβt wait, this time being able to truly showcase my abilities with my dad being there to witness it.
Once arriving home, I quickly threw my bag on the floor in front of the door. I rush down the stairs after, opening the door with a little more patience so as to not startle my dad. βHey dad!β I close the door behind me, making my way to his workstation.
βHey kid, whatβs up?β He turns from his work, leaning back against the table as he looks at me. I handed him the poster I had borrowed from one of the drama students. He reads through it, eyes tracing each word before lifting his head back up to me. βAnother one?β He holds a wide smile on his face as he drops his hand down.
βYeah, you better come to this one.β He laughs at my playful jab, nodding as he holds the poster close to him. βIβll be there, I promise.β I nod. βThanks dad. I really appreciate it.β βOf course.β He lightly responds, pulling me into a hug.
~~~
It was yet again, time for me to perform. I couldnβt wait, knowing my dad would definitely be out there this time. As we get ready on the stage, I take a quick glance at the crowd, my eyes landing on my dad, sitting in the middle of the front row. I chuckle to myself, of course he was.
As the curtains draw open, I canβt help but smile at the proud look he gives me. As the group starts to sing, I look down at him, both of his hands presenting a thumbs-up. My heart warms at the action. He turns to the parent to the left of him, whispering something. I only catch onto a couple words βThat- -y son-.β He points up to me, a look of admiration plastered across his face.
A/N: I wrote this entire thing in one day, it only took me about 5 hours. And itβs somehow my longest fic yet. It's not proof-read tho so apologies for anything that doesn't make sense or anything like that.
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