Today was not my day.

First things first, my alarm didn't go off, and I was rushing to get ready in time. I opened the fridge, and what do you know, all the milk was bad so I couldn't have my favorite cereal for breakfast. Then, halfway to school, the skies opened up and rain started coming down without warning, and of course, I didn't think to grab a jacket before leaving my apartment, so I got soaked.

As I walked into school, I reflected on how pretentious the name sounded. Midtown School of Technology and Science. In reality, it was just like any other high school. You had the jocks, the populars, the outcasts. Only difference? We all carried the same label. Nerd.

I stopped at my locker, my cold, wet hands fumbling as I tried to input my combination. Finally, after the third try my locker opened, and I shoved my wet backpack inside as I pulled out the homework and books I would need for the first couple of classes.

"Dammit," I whispered as I realized I hadn't finished my AP Chem homework. Oh well, I guess I'll just pray the teacher doesn't collect it today, but knowing my luck, he probably would. I shut my locker and as I'm putting the lock back on, I hear a voice behind me.

"You look like a drowned rat Em, what happened?" I turn and glare at Ned as he looks me up and down.

"Wow Ned, thanks! Way to make a girl feel special so early in the morning!" My glare doesn't lessen and my words are dripping with sarcasm.

"Sorry, sorry, yeesh. I didn't know fashion was such a sensitive topic for you..." Ned rolled his eyes good-naturedly and throws an arm over my shoulder, despite my wet clothes and hair.

"Yeah yeah, whatever Leeds. Anyways, did you finish the AP Chem homework?" I ask as I shrugged his arm off from around my shoulders.

He snorted. "Nah, I didn't have time, plus I was too excited about the new Lego Death Star I got." His eyes lit up with excitement. "Hey, speaking of, do you want to come over later and help me build it? I'm asking Peter if he wants to too."

I smile sadly. "Sorry Ned, no can do. I've got an AP Psych test I have to study for, plus I'm volunteering at the animal shelter Tuesday nights now, remember?"

"Darn! I swear you never have any free time anymore Em! When am I supposed to see you?" Ned whined as we neared our first-period class.

"You see me at school Ned."

Ned snorted again. "Psh, that doesn't count. Plus, you hardly ever sit with Pete and me at lunch anymore, cause you're always in the library, "studying"." He gives me a look.

"Come on Ned, you know I have a bunch of homework, and not all of us are mini-geniuses like you and Peter." I glance at him out of the corner of my eye while checking my phone. "Plus with the volunteer work, I don't have as much time to get it done at home anymore."

*BRRRRRRRNNNNNGGGGGGGGG*

Both Ned and I sigh as we hear the bell. "And, that's the sound of another day in hell *cough* I mean high school starting," I smirk at Ned as we walk into our first class.

Halfway through the school day, I stopped by my locker to drop off some of my papers and books, when I sensed someone standing next to me. I grinned as I realized who it was.

"Hey Parker, I haven't seen you yet today, where were you?" I smirked as a thought came to me. "I know, I bet you were skipping school weren't you? Naughty naughty..." I winked at Peter's affronted look.

"Hey, I'll have you know I was really tired from the Start Internship, so Aunt May let me sleep in," Peter said and stuck his tongue out at me. "What did we do in Chem?"

"Ugh don't get me started on Chem Pete, it was horrible!" I moaned, looking at him with a sad look on my face, which turned to annoyance when he laughed at me.

"You didn't do your homework, did you, Emma?" Peter said between snickers.

I growled under my breath. "So what if I didn't do my homework? That doesn't mean Mr. Walter has to call me out in front of the entire class!"

"Awe, quit pouting, if you just put a little effort in, he wouldn't pick on you as much," Peter said, sounding smug and slightly condescending, as though this was a conversation we'd had often.

It was.

"Whatever Peter, I still think he just hates me." I changed the subject, wanting to stop talking about my less than stellar performance in chemistry. "Are you going over to help Ned build his Death Star?" I asked, closing my locker.

"No, I've got the Stark Internship again after school today Em," Peter said, running his hand over the back of his neck, looking sheepish.

"Oh come on, you're always working with Stark now, you don't have any free time!" I groaned, fully aware of the irony of using the argument Ned had used on me just this morning, but Peter is always disappearing dammit and I don't know why!

"Hey, maybe I'll get a job with them soon that I'll get paid for! Then all the hours I've been putting in will pay off!" Peter suddenly looked excited at the prospect. I groaned internally, knowing that now that Peter had come up with the idea, it'd be all he'd talk about for the next couple of days.

While we were talking we had been walking towards the lunch room, and once we entered we quickly got our food and sat down with Ned. Once we sat, Ned, who'd been dancing in his seat waiting for us, immediately launched into a detailed description of the Death Star and all its different parts. All of a sudden, I noticed both Peter and Ned glancing behind me, and I turned to see what they were looking at.

Oh.

It was Liz, the most popular girl in school, and Peter's secret, yet not so secret, crush. I looked down at my food and felt my heart squeeze a little in my chest.

"Did Liz get a new top?" Peter asked, staring at Liz walking by with her friends.

"No, you've seen that before. But never with that skirt." Ned responded, staring at Liz as well. I snorted at the lovesick look on their faces.

"We should stop staring before it gets creepy though." Peter comments, but neither of them look away, even after Ned agrees.

"Too late. You guys are losers."

All three of us look down the table to see Michelle, sitting and eating her lunch while reading a book. I start to laugh while Ned and Peter both look completely affronted, and Peter shoots me a glare out of the corner of his eye as I keep laughing.

At the end of the day, I grab all my stuff from my locker, and head out of the building, praying it wasn't still raining. Thankfully it wasn't. Usually, Peter walks home with me, but ever since he got this Stark Internship, he's been too busy. I stare down at my feet as I'm walking, and kick small pebbles out of my path. I just don't understand why my best friend doesn't have time for me anymore.

I look up as I realize I'm already outside my apartment building. I climb the three flights of rickety stairs to get to my floor, and I shove my key in the outdated lock. Peter and Ned are always lecturing me on how I need better security measures, but there hasn't been a break-in in a long time. Plus, it's not like my mom and I have the money to pay for new locks or a fancy alarm system.

I glance at the kitchen clock and swear as I realize I took longer getting home from school than I thought. I grab a granola bar and fling my backpack on my bed as I book it back out of the apartment to get to the animal shelter on time.

Later that evening, after helping to feed and exercise all the animals, I decided to head over to Peter's house to see if he's home yet. His apartment building is just down the block from mine, so it wasn't too out of my way. I shoot my mom a quick text, telling her what I was doing, but I doubt she cared. She spends practically all of her time at work in order to make enough money for us to get by.

I get to Peter's building, and his Aunt May buzzes me in. I walk up the stairs to their floor and she opens the door excitedly.

"Emmalynn! It's so good to see you! How have you been honey?"

I smile at her enthusiasm and the fact that she's the only person to call me by my full name. "I've been good May. Is Pete here? I was gonna stop by and see him."

"Oh no, he isn't home yet, but he should be soon! You can wait in his room if you want. Do you want anything to eat?" May grins as she gets all that out in one breath.

I grin back at her, unable to help myself. May's happiness is contagious. "No, I'm not hungry, but thanks anyways!" I call as I walk towards Peter's room.

I open his door and go to sit on his bed. I look around and sigh as I realize how long it's been since I've been in here. I lean back against his headboard and shut my eyes, tired from the long day.

I'm suddenly awoken by a strange noise. I open my eyes sleepily, not having realized I fell asleep. I glance over and notice that the moon is high in the sky. I must have slept longer than I thought.

Suddenly, a shadow appears outside of Peter's window. I sit still in silent terror, wondering if it's a burglar. The window slowly slides open, and as the figure creeps into the room, I almost gasp in shock. What the hell is Spiderman doing in Peter's room, crawling across his ceiling? It's clear he hasn't seen me as he crawls over to the wall and drops silently to the floor. All of a sudden, he pulls off his mask, and this time, I do gasp out loud.

He whirls around in shock and drops the mask. We stare at each other, neither of us even breathing until suddenly, I blurt out,

"Peter!?"

*Note*

So, guys, I have already posted this story on Wattpad, but over there it is a reader insert story, so if you'd prefer to read that, I've included the link below! This story is actually going to be a collection of one-shots, all based on different situations with the same OC, but the separate one-shots don't necessarily take place in the same universe if that makes sense.

Of course, always have to include the disclaimer, I own nothing, and I take no credit for any of the characters except for ones completely made up by me. I make no profit off of this story, it is purely for entertainment purposes.

Thanks for reading, I hope you like it!