Disclaimer: Still don't own Spidy.
"There was no way changing my mind"
My phone's screen glared up at my as I reread mine and Harry's texts.
"Hi it's Adeline Namin."
"Are you still up to going out for coffee?"
"Yeah I'm free on Saturday if that works."
"Yes that works fine, do you want to meet up at the coffee shop around 12:00?" (A/N pretend there's a name there)
"I can do that!"
"I'll see you then"
It was 12:00 on the dot when the brown haired celebrity entered the shop. I waved him over and he sat across from me. I held back a giggle as he took off his shades, obnoxious scarf, gloves, big puffy hat, and trench coat, in that order too. He glowered at me, only increasing my laughter. I held up a hand in apology.
"I'm sorry Harry, it's just so much for a disguise," he seemed to growl a bit, I snorted before teasing him again, "and come on, who wears sunglasses in freaking winter?"
"Well I do," he responded snarkily, I rolled my eyes dramatically.
"Good job, you really got around me," I said in the most sarcastic voice I could muster. It was Harry's turn to laugh. We started small talk and I noticed a few things about him. The way he leaned on his hands when listening to him, the way a smirk seem plastered on his face, probably his default facial expression, the way he'd look down at his coffee in contemplation before revealing something about himself. This time I was actually listening to him along with marvelling, ERR I MEAN OBSERVING his person. I learned about how he and Peter became friends after Peter climbed a tree for his kite, how his favorite type of coffee was black and how he somehow had a sweet tooth, how he had been the odd American out at the European boarding school and how he actually despised being in the face of the media, how his favorite color was green and how he took fashion in a high regard (luckily I actually slightly dressed up for this, in leggings and a skirt). I wasn't sure why he seemed to open up to me so much, but I let him in just as much, sharing about how I was an antisocial brat when Peter became friends with me, how I preferred tea to any type of coffee, how I had always been a bit of a nerd in school and how I loved computers with some unreasonable degree, how my favorite color was actually pink despite it never going with any of my outfits or my hair so I'd grown accustomed to being lazy. He laughed heartily when I said that.
"Oh so is that why your fashion is always bordering unpresentable?" he commented and I gave him a glare.
"I like to say it gives my a few more minutes of beauty sleep in the morning," I flipped my combed red hair here, "as opposed to waking up and spending time picking out a fashionable outfit like you probably do." I finished with a smile, he seemed to smirk.
"There is such a thing as picking your outfit out the night before, you do realize that right?" I scoffed and refused to meet his eyes.
"Yeah but err... I'm lazy?" It came out more like a question than the firm statement I was going for, but hey he laughed at it.
"Sure, next time we get together I'm taking you shopping," I groaned.
"But like, ewwww shopping," he grinned (well, at least smirked enough to look like a grin) at my predicament.
"Well it's settled, shopping next time it is," I let out an exasperated sigh, my eyes spotting someone with a camera pointing at Harry and I.
Come onnnn! He's not even the owner of Oscorp as of now!
He sent me a questioning glance and I met his piercing eyes.
"Don't look now but it seems some fan has spotted you and is trying to catch a glimpse," he started to turn to peek, "stop, if you turn now they'll be able to catch your face, they can't really claim they spotted you if they only have pictures of your back, no respectable newspaper will take them seriously." He glanced at me, curious how I knew all this. Like hell was I about to divulge that I knew what to do in order to keep Peter safer.
"I mean, that's what I'd assume at least," I said with a totally-not-obviously-lying sheepish smile. He took it though and started to put on his extra layers.
"Let's go then," He said getting up and putting down more than enough money for us both and a hefty tip.
"Wait I'm not letting you pay for me!" I insisted, taking out a battered wallet to get out the required amount for the hot chocolate I had gotten. He stopped me, grabbing my hand and dragging me away from the table, almost making me trip on the chair I had just been sitting in.
"Don't worry about it, let's just get out of here," I sighed and put my wallet back into my coat pocket as we walked at a normal pace away from the coffee shop, neither of us looking back and giving hint that we noticed the situation. I took advantage of my street knowledge again, pulling him into the next alley we passed and taking a few turns and crossing a few streets until I was sure we had lost the fan. Finally we exited the alleys a few blocks away from our original escapade. I looked up at my partner in crime as of now with a smile.
"Well that was fun," I piped, not noticing how he was lightly panting, he snorted anyways though at my humour.
"If that's your idea of fun, sure," it was my turn to laugh a bit.
"I mean, in my defense we escaped a possible fangirl of yours"
"A fangirl?"
"I mean, why else would she so eagerly take a picture of your back! Only fangirls are crazy enough for that. Anyways, you wanna go to the park a few blocks from here?"
"Why not, we've already explored the alleys it seems," I snickered at him, "Speaking of, how do you know all the alleyways, from the other day and from today." I grinned devilishly.
"Secret," he gave me a 'stop bsing me' look so i elaborated, "my mom didn't really care what I did to pass the time in my younger days so sometimes after school I'd just wander, eventually it became a hobby to explore the area and i still haven't kicked it," I finished, that was realistic enough? I mean, it was technically all true, I just didn't mention that I only knew the places near my house when I was younger, and have only branched out my knowledge because of Peter. Harry accepted my excuse and nodded to my relief, and I let out an unconscious sigh. I thought about what else we could do when it an idea popped up.
"Hey Harry, would you be down for just checking out this cool park nearby?" I asked in an attempt to not make this hang out awkward after our escape.
"Sure, why not," he replied and a so I started to turn when I realized something. We were technically still holding hands. I paled.
Oh crap why didn't I see this coming from the other day?
It was as if we both realized our predicament at the same time, as we immediately unlatched hands and took a large step away from each other. I could've been mistaken as a thermometer by how much my face was definitely heating up, but at least I wasn't the only one embarrassed (if Harry's hidden face said anything about it that is). He broke the ice (get it, ha, it's winter) first.
"So what is the park we're going to?" He inquired and I took that as my cue to start walking, shrugging a bit as I started.
"It's not that big or grand, but it's got a rad, super winding trail that always has super festive lights on," I can never remember the name though I concluded with a sheepish grin. He shrugged and followed after me as I led us to the park, which, true to my word, did have a lot of super festive lights one literally everything, the trees, lampposts(yes lights on lights), and on all the benches. There weren't many people in the area (it was pretty cold) but the few who were at the park were all cuddled up in one another. Both Harry and I ignored that as I told him about one time when Peter was late for chemistry and forgot to put on shoes, leaving his Spider-Man themed socks (that's at least what everyone else assumed) out wide and open when a cold breeze swept through us. I noticeably shivered as Harry checked his watch (obviously the rich kid would have a watch).
"Do you mind if we cut this here? I have a prior engagement with my father and it's pretty obvious we're freezing out here," Harry asked, I nod with slightly chattering teeth.
"Yah, that chill, I need to finish up a program I've been writing anyways so it'll be good for that too," he nodded at me and sent a text to someone, "My driver will be at the entrance of the park in about five minutes so we should start heading back," I agreed and we started heading back.
It only took us ten minutes to reach the entrance and I followed Harry over a very inconspicuous black car, I had to hold back an eye roll at his privileged life. Seeing us approach, the driver got of the car and opened the door for Harry, who barely hesitated while getting in. Once sitting comfortably he turned to me.
"Well, get in already," he said and I waved my hands nervously.
"Errr don't worry about me I can walk home from here, thanks though!" I started to walk away.
"Adeline don't be stupid, it's cold and it's no trouble," I felt bad for the driver still holding the door open for Harry, probably not sure if he should close the door or not.
"No no, honestly it's fine, I can make it back alright," I had paused to tell Harry that before trying to take another step but a hand clamped over my shoulder. I tilted my head to see Harry, who had a very peeved face, had gotten out the car to stop me literally without my knowledge.
"Stop being stubborn Adeline, you're almost worse than Peter, get in already," I could barely resist as he led me over the the car, pushing me in first (like I was able to escape anyways). Must've been quite a scene for the driver, who took a moment before shutting the door and getting in the driver's seat a Harry and I put on seatbelts.
"Excuse me miss," he piped up in an awkward voice, "what is your address?" I coughed a bit before telling him my address, Harry still had a hand on my shoulder when he turned to me.
"You live in Queens too?" I nodded, knowing the "too" was meant to be as with Peter.
"Yup, Peter's my next door neighbor, we actually became friends because we walked home in the same direction every day after school," he made an "oh" sound and we sat in a relatively comfortable silence as we waited for us to reach my house. In no time we were there and I unbuckled my seatbelt and got out, saying a thank you to the driver and exited the car before he had time to run around and open the door. Harry followed me out and up to my door. Polite prick. I took out my house key from my pocket and unlocked the door, I knew my family was home but we never left the door unlocked. I turned to face Harry's nice figure.
"Thanks for driving me home I guess," he gave me a look but I didn't falter, "I had a fun time hanging out though and hopefully we can find the time to hang out again," I stated, a light smile crossed.
Aww, I could give him a hug right now…. Wait what brain, no...
"Likewise, I'd be glad to hang out again as well, considering when we do I plan to take you shopping for some quality clothes," I paled, I had completely forgotten about that.
"Err, on second thought can we maybe not hang out soon?" He laughed at me aversion to shopping.
"How about instead of shopping you come with me to a party my dad is having for my arrival back in the states?" He inquired, I tilted my head slightly, thinking, it would really depend on when it was.
"Where and when would this party be?"
"It's planned for next Friday from 5:00 pm to 9:00 pm and I would be able to provide you with a ride as well." I grimaced.
"Sorry Harry, I can't go with you, funny story actually," he raised an eyebrow at me," I will be there though…" he cut me off before I could say anything more.
"So you're going, but not with the host of the party who invited you?"
"I mean technically, but wait a minute and hear me ou…"
"No I thought we had a nice time, I didn't know you had someone else to go with to my own party"
"Well if you'd let me explain that…"
"I won't, tell Peter I say hi next time you see him for me and goodbye Adeline." With a clipped tone he stalked away from me and back into the car, ignoring my call of wait as his driver chauffeured him away. I groaned and angrily entered my house slamming the door shut. That's when I noticed Todd on the other side, sneaky brat probably heard the whole thing.
"Well he seems like an ass," Todd said in a matter of fact tone, and with a devious smile.
"I guess you could say that," he laughed, "he was fine earlier though so I wonder why he got so mad just now,' I said while running a hand through my hair, my insufferable brother only laughed more, "and I'm assuming you know why?"
"Obviously, sis you should've just told him 'funny story I'm working as a chef and waiter there,' instead of beating around the bush." He was right, I did beat around the brush a lot and I looked down at the ground.
"Yeah, but in my defense he wouldn't even let me get a word in that ass!" Todd sent me a smartass look, "I'm gonna text him and finish up that program we were working on if you want to join me." Todd smiled and eagerly nodded his head before following me up the stairs to my room that contained the lovely beautiful homemade PC with Linux. We worked on the program for the rest of the night, never once receiving a text back from Harry after explaining my circumstances over text.
~Fin chapter quatro
ExTRA-so why did little Harrykins get so mad anyways, set when he's in the car?
The car ride back to Oscorp was tense, Harry sat in silence, continuously running the conversation with Adeline though his head.
So she's got a date for my party or something already, and here I thought she was free and that we had a good time.
Oh yeah, although he would never admit it, he was slightly jealous of whoever she was going with, but that was overshadowed by the annoyance he had for her leading him in. Like, they had spent an entire afternoon together, they held hands (regardless that they did so unconsciously), he paid for her coffee, hell the park they were at somehow had a romantic ish feel even in winter, (Damn those festive lights, Harry thought here). He knew he should've heard adeline ou, as he did just kind of act like a jerk to her but he didn't want to hear how she was already asked to come by some associate of Oscorp and he especially didn't want to hear if she was in fact dating a different rich prick than him.
Who in the hell could catch her eye and deserve her enough anyways?
From their shorter interactions and that afternoon Harry had successfully concluded that Adeline was a spitfire, he didn't know her type but he could tell whoever she liked would have to be a smart, fair, non judgemental, and patient guy who would put up with her stubbornness (Honestly, why the hell didn't she just get in the car the first time? Why was she so damn stubborn). Harry was sure that no rich kid who would be invited to his party would gave all of these qualities, so who could she be going with?
He was in a rather sour mood for the rest of the night, and when asked by his maid what was wrong he snapped a her, not really caring about the consequences (which for a rich kid like him weren't much anyways). Either way, he'd find out who Adeline was going with and he would determine if the punk was enough for her.
Pfft, Adeline should be going with me, not some other guy….
At this point Harry had given up hiding that he may, just a teensy weensy bit, maybe possibly, but only very slightly, have gained a liking to the redhead named Adeline Namin, not that anyone would find out.
A/N I know, I'm actually the worst for not uploading sorry guys... HOWEVER, can you believe that this is the furthest I've ever gotten in a fanfiction before? Like I am legitimately proud of myself. Also totally hit me up on any suggestions, was Harry's anger believable, was it too fast? Is there relationship going too fast? Too slow (probs not)? Is Adeline believable? Or is she a dreaded Mary Sue? Did you like the cameo of Todd and is it okay if I literally just avoid mentioning places and stuff? I mean, I'm a chicagoan, thus I barely know anything about NYC, but should I study up and make some changes? Can you tell I'm desperate for reviews lol? Anyhoooossss (review please lovelies) and I hope you guys have thoroughly enjoyed this so far so GET READY FOR CHAPPIE FIVE! WOOT WOOT! Toodles, I'll see ya'll next time! (PS chappie five may or may not be my favorite, or at least most anticipated chapter for me…)