"Uh... hospital?" He pales slightly, now way more willing to just try and make it through the rest of the day. "Th-they're not gonna... I mean uh.. that's not gonna involve uh... needles, is it?"

He shakes his head quickly. "No thanks Mr Stark, I think I should just stay at school, you know? I mean it's only the first day and I don't wanna miss anything important. Like what if there's a test tomorrow or something? I'd be completely unprepared. Besides, I'm already feeling loads better-I'll be fine without a trip to the hospital."

"Spinarak..." Shelob gives him a look like she doesn't believe a word he just said.