A canon-compliant drabble on The Amazing Spider-Man #37


Gwen was in the quad outside Empire State University, waving goodbye to some friends as they parted ways.

"Hi, Gwen! We're both heading for the same class-Mind if I join you?" Gwen's grin suddenly faded when she heard Peter Parker next to her, killing her mood instantly.

"What are you doing, Mr. Parker-slumming? Usually, you're too stuck up to say hello to anyone!" The blonde shot back angrily.

"Well, at least I'm not a temperamental female who drools over a fella one day and then acts like an icicle to him the next!" Peter smirked.

Gwen's eyes widened, outraged by his callous reply. "Even if you are E.S.U.'s newest science scholarship whiz-kid, nobody talks to me that way..."

"C'mon, Gwen-simmer down! Let's bury the hatchet, huh?"

In a fit of disgust and blind rage, Gwen raised her hand to smack Peter. "You think you can say what you want to me, and then-owww!" Peter raised his hand and swiftly blocked her attempt, hurting her.

"Anyone ever tell you you're gorrrrgeous when you're angry?"

Gwen didn't even have the chance to properly respond before Flash interrupted their exchange.

"Hey! What's going on there! I saw that, Parker!" Flash barked.

"I know, I know! Those beady little pig-like eyes of yours never miss a trick, Flash!" Peter sneered.

"I'll make you eat those words, you little puny punk!" Flash said angrily, heading over towards them. "C'mon, c'mon! Put up your hands!" The blond ordered.

Peter looked intrigued for a moment before conceding. "Oh, sorry, Flash- I can't let you do it- If you damaged my profile, half the girls at E.S.U would be heart-broken, and we can't let that happen!" Peter quipped, walking away.

"You yellow fink! I knew you'd chicken out!" Flash called back hotly.

"Oh, let him go, Flash!" Gwen said, tired.

"Okay, doll! But if he bothers you again, just let me know!"

Gwen watched Peter leave, feeling attracted to Peter's casual and cheeky response to Flash, who was still furious. 'I'd bet my bottom dollar that Peter Parker wasn't the least bit scared of Flash!'


It was Chemistry, and Gwen's lab partner was Harry again. "I saw what happened, Gwen! Parker gives me a swift pain, too!"

The blonde shot a glance over her shoulder towards Peter again. "Oh, you haven't any use for anyone who's smarter than you are, Harry! Peter's never bothered you!"

A moment went by, and Gwen was wondering what possessed her to say that out loud. 'What's the matter with me? I'm actually starting to defend him!' Gwen thought angrily, shooting another glance at Peter Parker.

She was nothing short of baffled when it came to Peter and how she felt drawn to him, even when he gives her all these reasons not to.


Classes were over for the day, and the students were dispersing in the quad. Flash was still pissed, calling out to Peter as he left. "Remember to stay out of my way from now on, Parker!" he warned.

"You bet I will! For all, I know your stupidity might be catching!" Peter shot back, draping his coat over his right shoulder as he left, leaving Gwen, Harry, and Flash behind.