"I think he does," Peter agreed, a little more seriously "I mean, partly because he likes to get on with his work on his own but... mostly I think it's because he doesn't trust himself to be around other people? It's kind of sad..." as much as he made jokes about teasing Bruce, he wouldn't actually follow through on them - he respected the man's scientific abilities far too much for a start, and he was well aware how Bruce felt about the Hulk.

Still, that was too melancholy a thought for today's festivities, so he quickly pushed it aside and allowed himself to be dragged into the candy store, and if he enjoyed the feel of her hand in his just a little too much well, that was his business wasn't it.

"Alright, let's clear this place out!"