He Fights
“We’re all going to die” Michelle’s head shot up from her book. Not because she thought what Ned was saying was true but because she knew Peter was going off to go do his Spiderman business. That was common line Ned used as a distraction so Peter could sneak away. She looked over to where Peter was staring, her heart stopped when her eyes landed on the giant spaceship hovering over the city.
Their eyes met as they stopped in traffic and he gave her a knowing look. The look he always gave her before he went on the more dangerous missions. She had no problem with him being the friendly neighbourhood Spiderman, even the bigger villains that wreaked havoc on the whole city didn’t bother her more than her watching the news and checking her phone every 5 minutes for an update. And of course, she made him swing (literally) by her apartment before stopping at home. Then their thing, he would send her goodnight as soon as he got home safe and sound, she would send one back and be able to sleep the night knowing he was okay. But this spaceship she was not okay with, that is too much for her. Its something Peter nor Michelle has ever seen before.
It scared her more than anything knowing he was going to go full force against that ship. It made her stomach drop to think of him fighting that off by himself. For him to be alone with no one having his back, it made her want to vomit. She knew he had Tony but she wasn't sure if he would make there in time. There were too many negative thoughts running through her head to think straight.
When she looks at him, she pleads with her eyes for him to stay on the bus but she can’t vocalize those thoughts. She knows that if she does that he won’t go. He would stay on the bus and be stuck with the guilt if anything bad happened. And that would be too much for either of them to handle. She hates it with everything in her but she has to let him go.
“I have to go," he says, begging with his own eyes for her not to try and stop him. The sad fact of this all is that Ned, Michelle, and May are the only people in the world that can make him stay.
“I know” she drops her book on the seat beside her and sits beside Peter, their legs touching “but if you die on me loser, I will kill you” she stopped the tears that threatened to fall from her eyes.
Michelle wasn’t the crying type but she had this horrible feeling in her stomach that told her that this would be the last time she would see him. She’s never had that feeling before and that’s what scared her most.
“I just can’t lose you” she squeezed his hand making him smile.
“And you won’t, you are going to be stuck with me for a very long time” he finished with a kiss, that left both their lips tingling. She smiled, her eyes glowing despite the circumstances. Despite the feeling of never seeing Peter again, she grabbed his cheek, willing herself to have this last moment. She didn’t know why this felt like a last moment but in her heart, she knew this was it.
“Good, you’re a loser but I lo…” she cuts herself off. She knows she loves him, with everything in her heart but she doesn’t want their first I love you to be like this. When she could very well lose him. She didn't want it to seem forced, she didn’t want it to feel like a good-bye.
She saw the disappointment on his face. So, she kissed him and it was with so much passion that they went light headed. She wrapped her arms around his neck and leaned down so they were on the same level while he placed his hands on her hips and pulled her close. They wished they could stay like that but the world needed saving.
She pulled away slowly “Come back to me,” she leaned her forehead against his, smiling down at him “please.” She didn't know why she was acting like this, she's never had a problem with his crime-fighting abilities. She had always loved the extra time he took to give people directions and return stolen bikes. She always loved him. with or without the suit.
“I will” he pulled back fully, looking into her eyes with a smile.
“Promise?” she held out her pinky that had a gold band in the shape of an infinity sign on it, their initials engraved inside.
Yes, pinky promises may be childish but ever since Peter got that ring for her it had been their thing. Every time Peter went on a mission, big or small, he would promise to come back to her. And so far, he’s kept his promises.
“Promise” he wrapped his pinkie around her, giving her a quick kiss before he stood up taking his suit out of his bag.
He handed the bag to her “I’ll be back for that” he smiled, lightening the mood.
“You better, now go save the world Spidey-boy” she teased, smiling at the nickname she gave him that always drove him up the wall. Michelle turned to join the rest of the group at the back of the bus.
“It’s Spiderman” he whispered as she turned around and gave him a wink before the bus started moving again and he jumped off to help save the world.
Michelle heard him slam against the bus and a small smile formed on her lips as she saw him swing across the bridge towards the spaceship. She was terrified but proud at the same time. Her boyfriend, the love of her life willingly runs towards danger on a daily basis. She loves him with all her heart and for not only his bravery but his big eyes and even bigger smile, the way he always makes her smile no matter what, how he was the first person to make an effort in being her friend, and how he always puts herself, Ned and May in front of himself. Michelle loves his big muscles that grew overnight and even bigger heart. Every big and little thing and anything in-between she loved him for. She loves him more than anyone and she can't wait for him to know too.