A canon-compliant drabble on The Amazing Spider-Man #102.


Gwen still hadn't heard from Peter. She called him a few times, and he never answered, puzzling the blonde. She leaned her chin on her hands, her elbows resting on the tops of her knees.

'...too late...for both of us... Oh, don't be so melodramatic, Gwendolyne. So Pete was a bit rude on the phone. That doesn't mean... he no longer loves you.' Gwen thought to herself, trying to reason for Peter.

'Everybody has a bad day now and then. That was his. But then- why hasn't he called back these past two days? And, either he's not at his apartment... or else he's just not answering when I call. I wonder if his Aunt May...' Gwen glanced at the phone, drawing her strength.

'Of course. That must be it! When Pete said he'd be out of town for a while- he must have just meant he'd be visiting May Parker, in Queens. One phone call, girl- and you can trade in your crying towel.' The resolved internally, reaching for the phone finally.


She dialed May Parker's number and she answered the phone shortly after. "Oh, hello, Gwen, dear... It's so nice to... What? Why no... He's not here. But I'm certain he would have told me if he was going away. Is there anything wrong?" May asked, she sounded like she was growing concerned.

Gwen sat down on the armchair's armrest and sniffled, her heart aching, and tears cascading down her cheeks. "No...Nothing's wrong, Mrs. Parker. And, I'm sure you're right. If Pete had told anyone he was leaving town... .it would have been... you."

Gwen hung up the phone with May, hunching over and crying into her hands.


A/N: A part of me is very bummed out we don't see Gwen having much of a life outside of Peter, but the other half enjoys it because it shows how over the moon for Peter Gwen truly is. Damn near every single panel we see of Gwen, she's pining for and talking about Peter. Gwen evolved from a preppy drama queen to a drama queen for her friends and loved ones. #RetconSinsPast