Promises (Rated T)
*Set after Peter Parker (2012) has defeated Doctor Osborn and his lizard formula. Even though Peter promised Captain George Stacy he would stay away from Gwen, he cannot help but become involved in her life. The story kicks off right after he arrives late to class after telling Gwen They cannot see each other again.*
As the bell rang for lunch, the hallways became crowded and loud. Peter, having arrived late to class was forced to stay back. "I'm sorry I was late to class…again," said Peter as he stared at the ground. "I have had a lot going on lately with the death of my uncle, it's just been tough".
"I know it has Peter, and don't worry I will lay off the work load for a little while until you get you head around things ok" the teacher explained.
"Thanks, I will make up for what I have missed...well if there is nothing else I have to go".
Peter picked up his bag and headed for the lockers. Before he reached his locker, someone jumped on his back and rubbed his head.
"Hey Parker, how's it going, coming to basketball practice tonight"?
"Sorry Flash, I got stuff to do. It's not really my game anyway." Peter said with a sigh.
''Ever since Uncle Ben's death Flash has been surprisingly civil towards me.'' Peter thought to himself. Never the less he was hardly the type of person he wanted to be around. After bumping into a few talkative friends, Peter made his way to the benches looking out towards the football field. With aan empty look on his face, Peter watched the players on the field, it was not that long ago that he had sat here and kissed the girl that meant more to him than anything. Nevertheless, he had promised he would keep her safe, and the only way for him to do that was to leave her alone.
From behind him, he heard a voice...
"Do you mind if I sit here"? Asked Gwen with a small smile on her face.
"Um I…I suppose its okay" Peter stumbled as he battled the emotional war that raged within him.
Gwen took a seat next to Peter and she looked at him and said "Peter, please talk to me."
"I don't need to talk Gwen, you know I promised your father…and he was right to make me. I am a danger to you and the last thing I want is to put you in danger.
"I would rather make my own choices" she snapped a little, "I know the risk of being with you and it is worth it. I don't doubt for a second that it will be unsafe and that we will both have to make sacrifices…but it's what I want. I know you only want the best for me; you are the best thing for me Peter, the safest place for me to be is right by your side".
The whole weight of the situation was almost crippling, the one thing he wanted the most was sitting right next to him and he couldn't reach it, but should he go for it…brake his promise. She was right, if there is one place she will be safe it is with him.
"Look Peter, you don't have to give me an answer now okay, if you want to see me again then drop in tonight...I think you know which window it is". With that, she leaned over and kissed him on the cheek before walking off to the last period of the day. For a long moment Peter sat there, unsure of everything. With a sigh he picked up his bag and headed for class.
It was just after five o'clock when Peter finally arrived home. Like usual aunt May was sitting at the table waiting, ever since uncle Ben's death she was always so worried about him. "What took you so long to get home? Asked aunt may.
"I just had some study to do, that's all. I think I might go to bed early tonight, I have tests tomorrow".
"Alright, try and get some sleep ok."
With a smile and wave, Peter strolled up to his room and sat down on the bed, locking the door behind him. With a loud sigh his face sunk into his hands, there was only once place he wanted to be right now but should he? The feeling was so strong, he craved to be with her. He could not take it any longer, for years he had watched her and wanted her and now was his chance, he would protect her from whatever harm that may present itself, and he would do it standing beside her.
"I have to go, if I don't I will never be able to look at her without feeling guilty". He quickly attached his web-slinger and jumped out his window, into the night.
Gwen stared out the window hoping that just maybe she would get the one thing she wanted, but alas the skys looked clear. She let out a sighed and laid down on the bed, starting to drift off to sleep. A grim look dominated her face. Without a sound, Peter landed on the railing outside her window and quietly slipped inside. The room was dark and he could only just make out Gwen laying on the bed. As quite as he could be, he slipped off his suit, until he was dressed merely in a pair of boxers. Gently he pulled back the covers and slid in behind her. He slowly ran a hand up her blanketed body until it reached her face. Suddenly Gwen's hand was around his and she rolled over to see him laying there.
"I thought you wouldn't come" a look of relief filling her face.
"I will always come" he said, and with he kissed her.
A knock on the door suddenly woke Gwen, "Gwen are you up yet I'm making breakfast if you want any"! She quickly rolled over to see if Peter was hidden, but all she found was her window open.
Over New York Spiderman swung, it was a mellow Saturday. A petty store thief and a carjacker were the highlights of his afternoon but all the day he was thinking about her. It was the usual Saturday routine, Peter got up and helped aunt May with the morning chores and then off he flew into the high rooftops of New York City.
"Calling all units we have a hostage situation on the 2nd of 43rd street, anyone in the vicinity respond as soon as possible. We have four hostages and six insurgents. Be advised they are heavily armed and are threatening to kill hostages", the police radio blared with excitement. There was a wave of police cars coming up every street, it was almost impossible for Spiderman not to hear the sirens that and to not see the police cars crowding the highways and street corners. He quickly swung down to the street level and followed the nearest patrol car. As Spiderman swung around the corner, he saw S.W.A.T vans unloading officers around the entrance of the building. On top of the buildings to the left, he saw snipers lining up. He landed on the ground behind two cars that were positioned as barriers and the new police chief approached him.
"Spiderman! You got here just in time. We really need a hand. The situation has escalated quickly and the hostages don't have long", the chief said with a worried look on his face.
"Well I better get in there then"! And with that Spiderman headed for the building.
As he approached the window closest to the door, he could see four of the criminals inside walking around the hostages. Up the wall, he climbed until he came to a large opening that must have been used for air conditioning. Slowly and quietly, he climbed inside and made his way into the building. As he climbed through the small space, he looked out the occasional air vent, but still could not see the other two criminals. As he climbed through the building, he started to wonder what exactly the building was used for. He had never been here and had neglected to ask. The answer was unknown to him and he didn't think it was important, the important thing right now was saving the hostages. He continued along the vent shaft until he was in the room where the hostages were being held. As quick as lightning he jumped out the vents and disarmed two of the four criminals, the other two opened fire but they were no match for Spiderman's agility. He jumped up and took a hold of the light fitting that was hanging down and swung across the room, landing on top of the first criminal. With a few precise punches and one hard kick, the man was knocked out and pushed aside. The second started to run but before he made it through to the next room his legs became tangled up in web. Spiderman quickly untied the hostages and led them out of the building; he then headed back in to find the other two criminals that had not been in the room. It wasn't long until two screaming men came crashing out through the window, but before they hitting the ground they were caught in a large web, ready to be cuffed. Spiderman stepped out from the shattered window onto the pathway, "You can handle them now, can't you?" he said with a little laugh before jumping up into the air and swooping off down the street.
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