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"So you do this all the time?" Peter asks from beside me.
"Kind of" I play with the can in my hand, not looking at him.
After about an hour of painting, Peter and I sit on the ground, leaning against the wall across from our new graffiti creations.
"You're really good you know" He says, using the wall to push himself up and holding a hand out to me. I take it, letting him guide me into a stable stance.
"I guess" i walk over to the wall and look at Kalebs painting, frowning as the paint looks faded. I'll have to come back and go over it.
"You miss him?" Peter asks, standing behind me.
"All the time"
"You won't be sad forever" His voice is certain and i shrug.
"We were close" i bite my lip as he steps forward so he's beside me. "You know, sometimes, i ask myself, where the hell was Spidey when all of this happend"
"What do you mean?" He turns his head towards me but i look the opposite direction.
"He seems to help everyone else, even my neighbors cat when it got stuck in a tree, but no, an incident happens that kills someone, and he's nowhere in sight"
"I don't remember him helping a cat" Peter says, scratching his forehead.
"That's not the point" i mutter.
Peter opens his mouth to respond but is cut off by the ringing of my phone. I jump a bit at the sudden loudness that echoes through the quiet alley. Fishing my phone out of my pocket, i flip it open.
"Hello?" I answer.
"Amanda, I'm home and making dinner, i was wondering if you wanted to invite your little friend over tonight? I promise i will behave"
"Mom, I-"
"Great, i'll see you in a few!" Her voice chirps through the phone before the line cuts off.
I shut my phone and put it back in my pocket before bending down and beginning to gather the cans in my arms. Peter bends down to help me.
"Everthing okay?" He asks once we are standing again.
"Yeah, um, my mom was wondering if you wanted to come over for dinner... just for a bit" i bite my lip, not wanting to sound stupid or desprate.
"Yeah, that sounds great" He says before glancing down at his dark jeans and grey tshirt. "Is this okay?"
"Yup, no need to be fancy, you've already met her" I smirk and he shrugs.
...
I put my key in the lock, turning it and kicking the door open. The juicy smell of turkey meets my nose as i walk in and i smile.
"I thought you were working late again tonight" I say, placing the cans of spray paint next to the door and walking into the kitchen.
"Nope, i took off so we could have a nice dinner, then i realized i had enough for Luke, you and I. But Luke just called saying he was going to the movies with his buddies so i decided on your little friend" She says, gesturing to Peter as he enters.
"Hi Miss. Silver" He greets, shyly.
"Oh gosh, that makes me feel old, call me Barbra. Sorry the last time you ate here was so... awkward" She says, fishing for the word.
"Awkward doesn't even describe the first two minutes" I add and Peter shrugs.
"Dinner's almost ready so Peter you can go have a seat and Amanda, help set the table"
"Yup" I respond and open the top cuppard, pulling out plates and cups then opening a bunch of drawers for silvaware and napkins.
Once everyone is seated on the table, we all eat in silence, not knowing what to say.
"So" my mother starts. "The cottage opened up a few days ago" My mom says, looking at me.
"Coolio" I nod, eating a bite of turkey.
"I was thinking we could go down tomorrow, you can bring your friends" My mom sounds excited so i nod to please her.
"Yeah, that sounds great"
"Awesome, so, Peter, what are your hobbies" My mom asks, getting his attention. He looks up from his plate.
"Oh, uh, Skateboarding"
"Favorite subject?"
"Science"
"Good grades?"
"Average"
"Any d-"
"Mom!" I cut her off and she closes her mouth, looking down at her plate.
"Sorry, Peter, i got carried away"
"No worries" He responds and i sigh.
We eat the rest of dinner in silence and i clear off the table, putting all the dirty dishes in the sink. My mom waves goodbye to Peter as i walk him out the door.
"I don't think she likes me" Peter says once we are outside.
"No, she does, she's just... protective i guess" I shrug.
"Oh, i understand"
"Are you coming tomorrow?" i raise an eyebrow.
"Yeah, sure"
"Great, meet me here at 9.. bring your bathing suit" I smile at him and he nods.
"Can't wait" He says and i nod.
We stay silent for a couple moments and i look up at him.
"I'm sorry"
"For?" He furrows his brows at my random apoligy.
"I've been really rude to you, and you've just been trying to help"
"It's fine" He reaches his hand forward, placing his finger under my chin and tilting it up a bit.
"Not really" I shrug.
"But i understand" he leans forward a bit so i can see the brown of his eyes more clearly.
"I'm glad you do..."
I hold my breath as he draws closer. It's not like it's the first time. It sure feels like it. My mind races as he draws closer and my stomach does a flip.
Sirens sound in the distance, passing by us. Peter pauses for a moment. I sigh, waiting for him to run off. But he catches me by suprise, pressing his lips to mine. Relief washes over me.
His lips are tender and fit perfectly against mine. He pulls away first, leaning his forhead against mine.
"I still love you, you know" He whispers and i nod.
...
"The beach?! Oh my gosh! I havn't been down to the cottage in like forever!" Alex squeals through the phone.
"Yup, so you're in?" I ask, twiddling my thumbs while lying on my back on my bed.
"Of course! And what's the plan for the dance Friday?"
"I'm not sure, we'll talk about it tomorrow... see you at 9"
"Kaykay, later babe" She chirps through the phone.
"Later" I respond before flipping it shut and tossing it on my dresser.
I hate moments like these. Alone in my room. Most people would love the time alone to think but i hate it. I hate thinking because once my mind starts working i can't shut it off. A knock on the door saves me from my haunting thoughts and i sit up in bed.
"Come in" I say and the door opens. My mom steps in and i pat the edge of my bed.
"Hey, honey" She sits down and my bed creaks a bit.
"Hey, what's up?"
"I just wanted to apoligize" She seems nervous.
"For?" I bite my lip.
"Never being here. it's just hard, you know? I was always used to Kaleb helping out on the bills and stuff but now i'm on my own with on- two kids" She frowns and i shrug.
"I know it's hard"
"But it's no exuse, i promise, i will look for a part time job so i can see you more"
"Sounds good" i nod and she stands up.
"Sleep tight" She kisses my forehead before exiting my room, silently shutting the door behind her.
I sigh, laying back down. Here we go.
Peter. I attempt to block him out of my mind but the thought just keeps coming back. He still loves me. After everything i've done to him, he stills loves me... and somewhere, really deep, i still loved him. I just can't get past the fact that he has a secret. Maybe i'm over-reacting but i have a feeling that whatever he is hiding, it's big. And i'm worried.
...
When i open my eyes the next morning, my room is full of sunlight from the blinds being left open. Groaning, i turn onto my stomach, putting a pillow over my head.
"C'mon princess" A voice says from beside me and i swatt Luke away.
"Go away" I attempt to say but instead it comes out as. "ur ay"
"Sorry, i don't speak your language" Luke mutters before grabbing my ankles and dragging me off the bed. I scream and kick more than necesary until he lets go.
"Seriously?" I ask, standing up and crossing my arms over my chest.
"Put some clothes on, it's quarter to nine" He says before exiting and i look down at my tanktop and boxer shorts, sighing.
I slip on my black bikini under a purple tanktop and blue shorts. I hop out of my room, attempting to slip on sandals.
When i enter the kitchen, a plate of bacon and eggs sits on the table and i take a seat, eating quickly.
"Good morning, honey" My mother calls from the kitchen. It feels nice to have her home for the morning.
"Morning" I respond, biting off a piece of bacon.
"Your friends should be here soon right?" She asks, appearing in the entryway of the kitchen and i nod.
"My friends too" Luke notes from his lounged position on the couch.
"Luke, you don't have friends" I mutter, finishing clearing my plate.
"Shut up" He mutters, flipping the channel.
Luke and I both jump up at the same time at a knock on the door.
"Twenty bucks, pick first" I give Luke a sideglance.
"Alex"
"Peter"
"Challenge accepted" He charges at the door and i give him a suprise shove, sending him tumbling to the floor. Diving forward, i grab the doorknob, turning it and swinging it open.
"Yes!" I punch the air in victory and Luke pushes himself up.
"You have got to be kidding me!" He complains and i laugh.
"Um" Peter scratches the back of his neck awkwardly.
"Sorry, i just won twenty dollars" I smile, inviting him in.
He nods, walking in and i shut the door behind him.
A moment after i shut the door, there's another knock. Opening it open, Alex skips in.
"Who's ready for a day at the beach?!" She squeals.
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A/N
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