Hot Chocolate
a spider friendship fic that no one asked forso I'm not even tagging him as a characterThe Avengers (Marvel Movies)also a little iron dad thrown in there because why notbut no one ever really explicitely addresses itpeter parker lifts thor's hammerMarvel Cinematic UniverseSpider-Man: Homecoming (2017)brief passover mentions of past steven "skip" westcott in conversations

Hot Chocolate

by Isnt_it_pretty_to_think_so

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CHAPTERS

7

WORDS

14.2K

RATING

4.8

Summary

“So,” Natasha says smoothly, raising an eyebrow. “You’re Spiderman.”The kid is practically hyperventilating, staring at her with those damn eyes. “You . . . you . . .”“Relax,” she says, heading over to her secret stash of cocoa. “If I wanted to kill you, you’d be dead. Do you want some hot chocolate?”OR: The first time Natasha meets Stark's kid, it's almost three in the morning; spiders don't sleep, after all. Natasha is just used to being the only spider.The wonderful podfic: https://archiveofourown.org/works/41382891, done by the magnificent Lemon_Avocado.

Reader Reviews

makingitwork

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UGH I know I've commented on this before, and I think it was quite recently, but I'm obviously addicted to all of your writing and there is nothing I can do about it. But this, and "Miscommunications" honestly, I tear up. You are a goddess. You are amazing. The bit in "Miscommunications" when the lone tear goes down Steve's cheek is 10/10. The hilarity of Clint and MJ and the vents is utterly amazing. I just love all of it, I love you so much. Oh god, and the moment when Tony realises it was a school shooting, and he says "Wait, aren't you at-" dude, you just- amaze me. You are amazing. I am amazed. And THIS one. Nat has never been my favourite character (until Endgame, where I suddenly realised she is amazing) but this fic just gives her so much personality. My heart went out for her, the same way Peter's did, when he realised that the hardest thing for her to be was herself. I just love how he worms into everyone's hearts. He is just- just wow. The A-Team Challenge one is also fantastic. The end where Peter puts his action-figure next to Tony's on the table was absolutely amazing. And Natasha in that one too, when you hear her voice behind the camera and she says: "You did ask me, I just said no". Dude, I can SEE all these scenes in my head because that's how well you write them. With the perfect amount of detail, not too much so that it's clearly your vision and I can't picture it, but not so sparse that I have no idea where we are. You give the perfect amount- you inspire the vision, and that's so hard to do, but you do it. And just wow. "So" is also pow- right in the feels. Peter feeling so alone, and the small things beating him down. It was beautiful. Also! Back to "Miscommunications" where Rhodey thinks Peter is Tony's son, and the "germany" triggers the wrong memory was just- that character depth was so incredible. Because they do have those old other memories we don't see, and just naming a country you've been to more than once isn't necessarily going to lead to the right information, and you portrayed it so perfectly. But yes, back to this one. It's beautiful. it's perfect. Just like you. Now, I know that I am in no position to be asking you to write anything. I'm not even sure if you're looking for prompts. And we're clearly very different people, I have like over 300 works, all terrible, very few finished, and you have SIX and they are immaculate and finished. You are like the star student, and I'm a bit of a hot mess. You are what I aspire to. It's a very clear case of quality over quantity. BUT, you are an amazing writer, and I wouldn't forgive myself if I didn't ask. I am a complete sucker for biological dad Tony, and six-ish year old son Peter. The fluff is just the only thing that heals me after the recent movies. I know that's a bit broad, but you're so fantastic I assume you'd take it whichever way struck you (if it indeed struck you at all), but if you wanted a little more specificity- I'd love it if Peter was always his son, not one that Tony only finds out about 6 years later. I just- I want smudy, smart little Peter looking up at his father like he hung the moon up in the sky and Tony looking down at his little boy with safety-goggles slipping down his tiny nose and wondering how the hell he got to have a life this perfect. But, I'm still gonna be here reading whatever you put out, so don't feel at all pressured. I love everything you write. Just...wow. Yeah. Speechless. No one else even compares to you in this pairing/field, dude. Actually, maybe out of any pairing/field. And I've read a lot of them. You're just...above. Wow. Just wow. This has got away from me, and I'm approaching the character-limit. So I hope you know how much I love your writing, you create a whole world, and I find myself coming back to them again and again. Thank you for this gift, and the time you take to come up with the ideas, write them, edit them, and then post them all for free. You are a special kind of angel. All the love in the world from this Brit. Now to re-watch Homecoming and then come back and re-read Miscommunications. Ah, it's the perfect evening. xxx(I also hope you have a good day!!!)

llewellyne

Just now

Maha, poor confused Natasha xD

peterstarkjr

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Ahh this is so good, I want moree!

LunarOwl_18

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Oooooooooh yes please continue this is great and fascinating

Septimus714

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Is this just a one shot? Cuz I would seriously love to read more.

Birdyverdie

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niiiceee

this_strangebewilderment

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I love the characterizations in this!

Chapter 1

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Aw Peter<3 The spider duo is so adorable~! Nat seriously needs Peter in her life and I wish this was canon!!! You wrote them really well!!!!

childofhebe

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AAAAH ONE HUNDRED MILLION KUDOS

EndoftheLine

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"And Natasha leaves."Awww, Jesus, rip my heart out, why don't you? Your characterization of Nat is so spot on it just hurts. I can see her absolutely being flummoxed by all the contradictions that make up Peter Parker. She's not bothered by his youth at all like most other adults would be... instead she's bothered by all the things that make him inexplicably clever, while still managing an outworldy unassuming presence."He’s a mystery, but seems to be a completely open book." I love the fact that her inability to read him ultimately makes him too much to be around... even if I also find it heartbreaking that it stems from her not knowing what *she* needs to be for him in return. Just being herself is something she can't seem to compute at this stage in her life... but hopefully a little extra time around the teenage enigma will change that a bit.

Chapter 1

Just now

this is ridiculously funny for some reason? "oh yeah i just pulled a gun on you want some hot cocoa" xjdjsobxosb

blackwidownet

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this is so funny lmao i love it

PersassyJacksasson

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I love this, it's extremely cute, but.. Petey has brown eyes. Brown hair, brown eyes, pale skin.. I'm really not rude!! This is awesome, so please don't be offended

Lovr_XLosr

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This is amazing. Litterally so amazing oh my gosh. Your writing style is so fantastic?!? Like this is one of the best fics I've read in a while

underoosstark

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THIS IS SO SOFT Natasha is written beautifully, not a robot, but not overly emotional either! Aaaaaa I love it, amazing, amazing chapter!!!!

JTeeth

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ahhhh? ahhHHH? AHHHHHH?holy fucking frick fracty shit sakity i love this fic so much

luxcurious

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Natty Bear...

Des98

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This is so good so far.

lookingsunlight

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I HAVE BEEN WAITING FOR A FIC LIKE THIS FOR THE LONGEST TIME AND IM SO HAPPY YOU HAVE NO IDEA THIS IS AMAZING I STAN

agirlthatdoesntexist

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One of my favs so far with Peter & Nat!!! It hard to find a good fic with them (I've only found 4, yours included!!). I hate to point it out but you misspelled the artist's name. It's Georgia O'Keeffe. Other than that I can't wait to read more!!

aFallenLeaf

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;A; eh...since when this get...I mean, agh.No, no I'm not crying.This is...sweat?

SapphiRsims

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BE Spidermomma to Spiderbaby

Zypher71

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*Has extreme flashbacks to Yuri on ice* You gave me a small crossover that I didn’t know I needed.

PinkHanon

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Natasha and Peter are both eerily insightful here that I'm just gonna hide so they can't figure me out (lol). Great chapter!

OvletOak (Ovlet)

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We witnessed the invention of Bruce-Clint Scale. From now on it is the certified scale for measuring chatting abilities.

stonethestral

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THIS IS A HEARTBREAKING AND BEAUTIFUL CHARACTERIZATION OF NATASHA, YOU HAVE MY ENTIRE HEART IN YOUR HANDS LIKE CLAY PLEASE MOLD IT CAREFULLY also sorry for all the caps lock i just have FEELINGS so yeah

EuphoricFoox

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‘... and Natasha soon realized she would become a sort of ‘mama spider’’

Lila17

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Damn, that’s pretty interesting

goldenn

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I was not prepared for that punch of feels at the end, when Natasha couldn't figure out who Peter wanted her to be, and didn't realize that being herself was even an option (can she even be herself???? does she even know who she is at her core under all of the layers shes had to put on to stay alive?????)

ayzenigma

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Hello that ending has me about to cry??? Like wow. So. Good!!!!

okelay

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Awww spider bros! (but also hot chocolate with water!?)

Lelezaik

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Hello!!I am from Russia. And i would relly like to translate your fan fiction into Russian. Ыo that my friends could also read your beautiful work. Can i?

nood6

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Wow. The analysis of Nat is just...wow. Idk if this was just you going with the feels or your actual interpretation of the character, and idc whichever it is bc all I can say is this is probably one of the few - if not most - accurate portrayals of her from the thousands and thousands of fanfics here. However short this is, the scenario is brilliant. Peter and Natasha. Untainted genuineness too foreign for her...ugh my man thank you for replenishing my daily dose of feels. So sad Nat died in Endgame. She did deserve better. Maybe she did find what it felt like to have a family, but she never got to find what her true self was. Or maybe it was for the better, her different roles in life might've worked like a shield. Finding who she really is would mean she'd actually have to face the fact that she was basically robbed of her entire life. Like the facades she takes on is all she owns. There's always some kind of feigning that I think helps her supress her past and aspects of reality. If there's one thing the Black Widow wouldn't be able to handle with ease, it would probably be the guilt and remorse she'd feel once her guard is down.Idk. This is just my meaningless thoughts at past 2am. Sorry. Just wanted to say thank you this was amazing and I'll stop commenting on fics written more than a year ago.

prettyprettyjm

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i found gold

ol1v3r

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LH MY GOD OH MY GOD OH MYGOD I LOVE THIS SO MUCH

fire_in_galaxy

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I am a reader from China who is really into your work hot chocolate. Would you mind me translating it into chinese and post it on lofter? I will show your name if I am allowed to do so.

Days_Fade

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Stark wanted a yessir, a badass woman who could help Pepper run his company while giving him something pretty to look at. Maybe that’s not fair, because later he wanted something more intimate, a confident of sorts. Bruce wanted someone who loved him, who’d still be there even when he was the other guy. Especially when he was the other guy.Fury wanted a merciless superspy. Clint wanted a partner.Steve wanted a friend.Well, there’s a chance you might be in the wrong business, Rogers.“No, I think I do understand,” Peter says quietly. He’s looking at her with something akin to pity in his eyes. “I want you to be yourself."FUCKTHAT SHATTERED ME AND NOW I'M LYING ON THE FLOOR IN PIECES THINKING ABOUT NATASHA FUCKKK

JanuaryDivide

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/Nat/ *places hand over heart* I /love/ her

WeirdCatPerson1

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Oh my poor little baby spiders I feel so bad I just want to hug them and mother hen them until they get mad at me

olenya

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О боже мойя прошу прощения что пишу это на русском, потому что мой английский реально плохспасибо вам за то что в этом мире появилась эта работаэто насколько круто что я не могу подобрать слов чтобы выразить то, что я чувствую чудесный, просто лучший фанфикоднозначно 10/10 это то что я буду перечитывать и перечитывать (как и многие другие ваши работы :>)♥♥♥♥ОБОЖАЮ ВАС ПОЖАЛУЙСТА НЕ ПЕРЕСТАВАЙТЕ ТВОРИТЬ

AlwaysSeeking

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😢 he is such a precious bean

lemongee

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YES YES WE LOVE NAT GETTING SOFT I AM HERE FOR THIS

Fanwho

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this is delightful!!!!!!!

vintagemocha

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I HAD NO IDEA I WOULD HAVE SUCH A SOFT SPOT FOR NATASHA AND PETER BONDING UNTIL I READ THIS FIC!! peter being unpredictable and generally chaotic!! natasha experiencing feelings and being like 'what is this'!! PHENOMENAL!!

Hope_Lovegood

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Amazing

matchamericana

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Awwwwwwww

Anigmagrl

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You're killing me with these.

Chapter 1

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(I know that this is old and I literally could not care less, I'm binging your entire account in 2 hours or less and no one can stop me)First time, with the hidden compartment I was like 'oh daaamn'Then the identity reveal and I was like ' OH DAAAMN'Then he says he wants her to be herself and I kinda just. fell on the floor.What I'm trying to say is kudos, my friend

caretta_caretta

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<3<3<3

sammysdimples

Just now

Oh this is so so good. Natasha is hard to pin down but I feel like you do a great job. I’ve always wanted to read stories of her bonding with Peter and this is already amazing