Matt Murdock's day had been pretty splendid.He helped on a case and had a feast soon after.He remembered, he was helping a kid named peter a few days ago.Who, apparently, was spider-man.Its a pity, really.He had thought that maybe spider-man was in his mid-twenties atleast.Turns out, he's just a normal looking teenager.It's a shame that the kid had experienced such horrible events at a such young age.Though he cannot see, he knows that the kid's eyes must've looked desperate.
He's not exactly sure on why he's so worried about the kid.It was just.. a pity.He shook away his thoughts and continued on with his journey.Since he was helping Peter, He was still in Queens despite the crazy things happening during his stay there, it was still nice to visit a different area rather than Hell's Kitchen all the time.He stopped by a cafe to have a coffee and chill out for another 20 minutes or so.
By the time he had finished, he felt like it had been night already.He's sure he can trust his guts at any given time.And right now, his guts are saying he should randomly go take a stroll around an apartment's rooftop.It's a bit weird for a blind guy like him, but it wouldn't hurt to try.Using his trusty cane, he set on his journey.
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After what felt like forever, he had finally arrived at the apartment rooftop.He feels a cold breeze, the wind is cold tonight.He relaxed a bit, it has been a while since he felt like this.Maybe going to this random apartment's rooftop wasn't a bad idea.Matt went forward, making sure to be careful to not suddenly fall of the ledge.As he went closer, he could sense a heartbeat.It was fast, matt was familiar with it.Their scent, everything, he was sure it was....
Peter Parker.
He was sure of it, it was peter.What's the kid doing on a ledge like this in the middle of the night?He felt a bit worried, but quickly brushed the thought away.
"Kid." Matt's voice was low, deep.
The kid,Peter, slowly panned to see who it was.That's weird.Normally someone would spin their head so fast he swears it could accidentally snap their neck.Matt didn't know how Peter looked like right now,He didn't know that there were tears flowing down Peter's eyes non-stop, how his shirt is absolutely drenched,his fist clenched so hard he swears that his fingernails could dig a hole in his palm.But he was sure of one thing, Peter was absolutely broken.He gave a slightly concerned look, but dismissed it quickly after.
"Matt..?W-what are you doing here..?" Peter's voice was cracking up so much,he was on the verge of a massive emotional breakdown.Matt winced at the thought.Gosh, poor kid.
"I should be asking you that question." He frowned.He hoped it wasn't something like that.He had seen the news, the bugle has some interesting things that they said about Peter.He knew how hard it probably was for the young vigilante,having your identity stolen and then losing a loved one in the process.Peter didnt respond, instead he went back to looking at the stars.The tears had stopped,But Matt knows that he's just putting an act because he's here.
"It's nothing really," Peter finally responded.Matt went closer, sitting next to him cautiously.Peted was lost in his thoughts,He spoke again, "And why are you not questioning on how i know your name..?" Peter asked him, a bit suspicious.Matt was equally confused.Why? was he supposed to go absolutely apeshit or something?Is there something that he's missing here? "And why should i?" matt raised an eyebrow.
Peter stared at him, bewildered.He was lost for words.Peter then had explained to Matt about the forgetting about who peter parker stuff,crossing dimensions, green goblin, etc,noting that Peter had stopped between words at a time.He was curious,but he decided not to pry any further."So,what you're saying is..."
"I should have been weirded out,and i shouldn't have remembered you.But somehow i did ?" Peter nodded.That's strange.It's not like Matt has some kind of super powerful magic powers or anything,so why is it only him?sure, he had some superhuman abilities,but still. "That's strange." He remarked, he sensed that peter nodded again."Well, that is a strange thought, but that's not what our subject was." Matt groaned, he got carried away for a second. "What are you doing here kid?" Matt asked yet again, Peter winced at his tone.
"I..i was just clearing my mind right now.You know, i thought that things would've been better at some point.But then, it just kept getting worse and worse and worse.May died because of me, if i had listened to strange in the first place, she wouldn't have died.None of this chaos would've started, I could've just gotten used to it,but i was stubborn.My mess had disturbed the universe a lot, it was all just because of me." Peter brought his palms to his face.Attempting to hide the sobs, but Matt noticed it anyways.He pitied the kid, he was only 16.
16, and he has already started to think like this.Blaming everything on himself, carrying the weight of burdens on his shoulder.He's a mess, and matt means it.He sighed,grabbing peter,pulling him closer.He knows that kid needs comfort, he can feel it.The sobs only got louder after he pulled the kid in for a hug.Peter returned the hug shortly after, his grip on Matt was very tight.Poor guy,matt thought.He ruffled the kid's hair, he was sure to be gentle.
"Peter, it wasn't your fault." "Then why did May die?She could've lived longer if it weren't for me." Peter protested,he didn't like this.It was clear that Matt was probably just doing this out of pity.
Matt sighed, "Look Peter.You're 16, barely an adult yet you are already carrying a lot of heavy burdens.I know that you think all of this happened because of you,but you have to understand Peter.You are not the reason for every mistake that happens in this world.You didn't obey strange because you felt like it wasn't fair, you felt like they also needed a second chance.And it was their fault for betraying you, their choices were the ones that made all of this chaos happen, not yours.You tried to help them,but they rejected.It was on them from the start,Parker.I know im not the best at comforting, but i can definitely tell you, that it wasn't your fault." ruffling the boy's hair, the constant sobs had stopped.
"You're a good kid Peter, never change that." Matt smiled, despite only meeting Peter two time's in his life,he knew that Peter never had any evil intentions from the beginning.The people might have deemed him to be some sort of menace, but Matt knew that Peter was nothing like the media had painted him as.If anything, they're blind.( and so is he. )
"Thank you...Matt.It had been a rough week.You're great at comforting." Peter pulled away from the hug,his eyes were swollen from all the crying.He's thankful that Matt couldn't see him like this.Despite that, he put on a genuine smile after a long time.Matt could only let out a sigh of relief.He ruffled the boy's hair for what seemed like the 100th time.He can hear Peter groan at this,He let out a small laugh.
Peter's stomach grumbled,His face turning red in a flash.
Matt was stunned, but he laughed a bit at the teen."I take it that you're feeling hungry right now, yes?" he can feel Peter nodding, "Well i know just the perfect place, follow me." Matt stood up, followed by Peter who had a massive grin on his face.They chatted their way to said restaurant, with peter talking most of the time.