“I just don’t want your dad to get mad at us,” Peter says. “Maybe we should just tell him the truth.”

It’s not like Tony’s so protective you’re not allowed to date. He’s the ‘cool’ parent; Pepper’s the stricter one. Neither of you are sure about how he’ll react to finding out Peter is your boyfriend. Tony’s fine with you dating as long as the person isn’t going to endanger you.

Peter’s life as Spider-Man isn’t the safest, and that’s the problem. He’s not the person Tony wants you with.