“What did you say…?”
Friday came along quickly, Gwen was still not around and you didn't feel like arguing or crying today so you weren’t planning on mentioning her or your crazy soulmate either. MJ on the other hand was planning on only talking about Gwen. For the whole hour you sat with her at lunch she asked yo questions about her.
”Why’s Gwen not here?” She would ask.
“I don’t know.” You’d respond.
“Come on, seriously why’s she not here?” She’d ask again.
“Seriously, I don’t know.” You’d respond again.
“You are way closer to her then i am, you have to know why,” MJ paused and sighed when you didn’t say anything, “Look.. I know somethings up with you two and its really depressing to see.”
You finally looked up at her, “We’re okay, its nothing to worry about.”
MJ knew you were lying straight away, for some reason she always knew. That was kind of her thing. You knew you had been caught red handed in your lie when MJ threw that certain knowing look at you. Now it was your turn to sigh, “Yeah, okay… something is wrong but I'm sure well bot get over it.”
“Why didn’t you tell me about it, I could have helped you out?” She looked concerned. She’s always there to listen to your little rants about your friendships even if its about her and you’re always there for her when she wants to rant about her relationships.
“I’m sorry, i just.. I didn’t think it would end up like it did ya’ know.” You knew MJ would listen but lunch didn’t really feel like the right place or the right time to talk your heart out with her. “I’ve got to get to class so can we talk about this after? We can skip last thing just like we always used to?”
She smiled and got up from the table, “Yeah of course, I’ll walk you there.”
The walk wasn’t very long and you only ended up figuring out where you’d meet after your class finished. The front gates weren’t that hard to think of. You ended up stopping on the last step before the hallway leading up to the classroom to talk a little more about getting drinks and finding a private place to sit.
The ball rang and you both had to go. MJ hugged you and said goodbye, it took you by surprise and you didn’t even have time to respond. It was a way for her to tell you that tings will be okay.
Class went by quickly, as always mainly because all you could think about was how you ended up in this weird situation. Your grades are definitely going to suffer but you had over things to worry about right now. One of them being the fact that the bell rang five minutes ago and your teacher still not letting you go because of how bad everyone did on the last exam. You felt bad for MJ standing outside in the cold. Why was everything not going your way today.
10 minutes later and you were speed walking to find MJ but when you got to the entrance gates she wasn’t there. Maybe you took to long and she gave up? Maybe she’s annoyed at you now too?
“Hey? Took you long enough.” MJ was walking over to you with two drinks in her hands, “You took forever so i went to get our drinks.” She smiled passing yours to you.
“Thanks, I’m so sorry..” You explained to her what happed and she only laughed, “Let’s go find somewhere to sit.”
You didn’t think there were that many secluded places around the ground of your school but MJ managed to list about fifteen just near you. You wondered how many guys she’s taken to each but quickly ignored your thoughts.
“Just somewhere we can talk without anyone else listening in works.”
“Okay, I think i know the perfect place.” She grabbed your hand, made sure to look around first to make sure no one was around and the started climbing the back of the building.
“What are you doing?” You asked quietly, “Is it even safe up there?”
She laughed, told you to be quite and just follow her so you did. The climb wasn’t easy but the view was worth it.
“It’s so pretty up here.” You first looked around at the sky above you then the grounds below.
“Yeah i know.. now come on through here if you don’t want to be spotted.” She walked into a green house looking class structure in the middle of the roof. You followed.
“It’s an old green house that they don’t use anymore, it’ll quiet and pretty.” She smiled.
”It is but why don’t they use it anymore?” It looked like it hadn’t been used for years.
MJ told you that a girl fell off the roof years ago and that they banned anyone from coming up there anymore and sealed the entrances then they completely forgot about it. “If only Spider-Man was around then, maybe my clothes wouldn’t be so dirty from climbing up like that.” Se laughed but noticed you only smiling faintly. “I’ve only ever brought Harry up here once, you can use it whenever you want.” She smiled and you thanked her.
You sat in silence for a minute before MJ spoke again, “You wanna talk about what’s up with you and Gwen?”
“It’s.. complicated.”
“We’ve still got ages so take as long as you need.”
“Yeah, thanks,” You take a deep breath and let it go, “It’s about a guy.”
MJ looked horrified and then laughed again, “A guy? You serious?” You nodded at her, “Sorry but that’s so unlike you and especially Gwen.”
“Yeah i know, I found out he was my… that i really liked him and i told her and then ended up seeing them together.” You tried to explain your situation as best you could without giving any of the crazy bits out so it actually sounds believable.
“Did your talk to her about it?” She asked sincerely. She was really trying to help.
“Yes i did and she told me she.. she was in love with him.” It was hard to say out loud, you felt so upset.
“Thats rough but its really not her fault, you can’t be angry at her. She can’t control who she loves and neither can you.”
You knew what MJ said was true but it’ll still be hard to get over it. (You probably won’t get over it.)
“Honestly, you both should completely forget about this guy. It’s like he’s your soulmate.”
You laughed, “Yeah you’re right, thanks for listening it me MJ.” You smiled at her trying to make sure she didn’t try to read too deep into the situation. She was good to talk to but you didn't want her to get caught up with everything. That why you lied. You couldn’t tell if MJ caught on so decided to change the subject instead. “What about you.. is Harry.. the one?”
Her eyes went wide and her face red, “I- well.. Y-“ the bell rang, it was quiet up in the old green house but you could still hear it.
“It’s okay, you can tell me later.” You laughed as she got up almost stumbling back. She stated to climb down without saying anything to you.
“I’ll talk to Gwen at the party.” She said just as you got to the front gates.
You try to tell her that she didn't have to but Harry’s car pulled up next to you. He said hello and opened the door for MJ. She turned to wave at you and you winked at her making her face go all red again.
You turn away from the car to start making your way home. It might take a little longer now that you stopped using side alleys after what happened last time. You get a chill down your back every time you think about it but this time you felt more uncomfortable than usual. You hadn’t even made it half way home yet when you felt as if you were being watched. You were not about to take any chances so you paused your music. To your horror you heard another set of footprints behind you. You started to panic, it was already dark and no one was around. You wondered if those men from that day had escaped and were going after you.
You decided you’ve had enough of things not going your way for one day and turned around to confront whoever it was but when you turned around you were in disbelief.
”Peter..?” Now you were confused again.. apparently that’s the only emotion you are gonna feel for the whole week, “What… why are you following me?” You were staring to get annoyed. Why was this inconsiderate asshole following you. It better be to apologise for last time. You sighed, at least you weren’t about to get jumped or something.
Peter jumped forward to be closer to you. Maybe you are about to get jumped, who even knows what’s going to happen at this point. “I need to talk to you.”
“That doesn’t give you the right to follow me home.” You waited for him to answer but he just rolled his eyes. Now you were sharing to get angry.
“Yeah I know, I just needed to talk to you.. can i?” He started to get even closer.
“Yeah go on..” You didn’t know where he was taking this but if he’s not about to apologise ten you’re definitely taking a swing at him. “But make it quick.”
“I was hoping we could go somewhere private?”
“No.”
“Okay..” he didn't look to happy but at this point you didn’t care. You were too tired of him and his bullshit.
“I’m Spider-Man, I'm your soulmate.”
See? Bullshit! Wait what..
”Sorry?” You just started at him with disbelief, “What did you say…?”
“You heard me.”
You honestly didn't know how to react and taking a swing at him was defiantly not an option if he is telling the truth so you chose to show your anger through words.
“So what?! You think you van treat my like shit just because you’ve got some powers?!
He was clearly confused by what you said but then got angry himself.
”What are you screaming for?! Want everyone to know im Spider-Man?!”
“I want everyone to know Spider-Man is an asshole!”
After about five minutes of just yelling insults at each other you turned around away from him and started walking. You weren’t about to take anymore. He just laughed and left as well. When he was out of your sight you started running.
Why does this keep happening to you? How do you even get into these weird situations?