There were a few gasps around the class, but most- including Ryan, Peter was pleased to see- simply ogled at it. After waiting a few beats he sighed and pulled out his bright red pass with the golden number ten on it. Each student one after another went through, scanning their badges until it was just Peter left. "Sorry, that's FRIDAY, the AI that controls everything in the tower." Ryan nodded and tried to play it off cooly, but it didn't work that well, considering everyone saw him jump a foot off the ground. "Ryan Johnson, have a great visit," FRIDAY's automated voice said through hidden speakers, making Ryan visibly jump. Ned shot him a pitying look as Ryan stepped up to the scanner first and scanned his badge. "I have to use my own badge," he said softly. Please form an orderly line and scan your badge as you pass the scanner." The rest of the class scrambled to form a line as Peter ushered Ned straight to the back. "Okay! Now we're ready to go through security. "Alright, thanks Jamie." She smiled again before turning back to the rest of the group. No one can have two active badges at once." Peter rubbed a hand across his face. Peter knew it was a long shot, but it was worth a try. "Yes, but am I able to get a guest badge?" he asked hopefully. He had been hoping to go the whole trip without revealing just how ridiculously high his clearance is. "You have your own badge, right?" Suddenly, his red level ten badge hidden in his pocket felt much heavier than before. Please keep these visible at all times." Peter sighed as she began to call names and hand each student a plain white badge with a gold number one. "Before we begin, I'll be handing out a security badge to every student. "Hello Midtown Tech! My name is Jamie and I will be your tour guide today," she said. She gave him a small wave, before turning her eyes back to the rest of the group. Jamie's eyes darted over the small group of students until they finally rested on Peter. Of course their tour guide had to be someone he knew.
Peter cursed silently upon recognizing her as Jamie, a girl he'd helped out countless times in the RD department.
Once in the main lobby their group was approached by a grinning woman with long brown hair. "Thanks." Flash grinned back, before running off to join two of his other friends. "You're not the kind of person to lie for attention," he said. "You believe I actually know them now?" Flash nodded slowly. Flash really had done a complete one-eighty in the past week. "Good luck with the Avengers today." Peter frowned. "Hey Parker," Flash called, walking over to join them. Not even two steps off the bus Peter heard a familiar voice call out to him. Ned nodded almost imperceptibly, and they both waited until they were the only ones on the bus to disembark. Peter glanced over at Ned, making a silent request with his eyes to stay at the back of the group. Kids pushed a shoved playfully, hoping to be the first one off the bus and inside the massive building. Be on your best behaviour." There were a couple grumbled 'okays' then the race began to get into the tower first. "Remember, you are here representing our school. Warren said, standing up at the front of the bus. Stark the truth." Peter sighed, sitting down near the back of the bus on one of the scratched up, brown leather seats.Īs they pulled up to Avengers Tower, a large chorus of 'Oohs' and 'Aahs' erupted around the bus. It might soften the blow when you tell Mr. "It's a good thing that they care about you so much. They might actually kill him." Ned smiled.
If any of the Avengers catch wind of him bullying me, I'm done for. "Ryan's not going to help my case either. Peter shot Ned a nervous glance as they ascended the steps to the bus. Warren staring him down from across the parking lot he decided to close it again. "Leave us alone, Ryan." Ryan frowned and opened his mouth to retort, but upon noticing Ms. "Yeah, like you know the Avengers well enough that they'd try to embarrass you," Ryan said loudly, attracting the attention of several students standing nearby. "I'd like to see you try-." He was cut off by a scoff from directly behind him. Peter laughed, his worries disappearing from his head for a moment. "Don't worry, if any of the Avengers try to embarrass you, I'll beat them up," Ned said, flexing his arm. "Fine, I may have been worrying a little bit." He felt Ned's shoulder brush against his again. "Of course, and that crazed look in your eyes was because you left your lunch at home or something?" Peter rolled his eyes as the students in front of them started to board the bus. He scanned the group of students, his mind frantically searching for escape routes when he felt a gentle nudge against his shoulder. Peter's stomach twisted nervously as the bright yellow school bus that was to take them to Avengers Tower pulled up alongside the curb.
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