Well here we are at pt 6, only one more part to go I'm afraid! Don't worry, as I said before the, sequel to this is in progress! Once again, thank you all so much for the reviews, disclaimers are in pt #1 and here we go…

Pt 6 Letting His guard Down

Peter raised his hand to knock on Mary Jane's door, and then pulled it back down. What the hell was he doing here anyway? What did he think he could possibly say or do? He had hurt her bad, again. That seemed to be the way it went nowadays. He thought of vanishing from her life completely, but it wasn't fair to her. Though now he didn't think she'd mind it.

He raised his hand again just as the door opened. She stood there, looking beautiful, and it made his heart ache. When she saw him, emotions crossed her face quickly. First shock, then hurt, and now anger.

"MJ," he greeted.

"I'm late for work," she said shortly, pulling the door closed behind her with a bang.

"At least let me explain," he said quickly.

"Explain!?" she shouted. "Explain about that slut at work?"

"We were just looking over photos!" he yelled.

"You expect me to believe that?" she asked.

"I… I don't know what else to say, Mary Jane…" he lowered his head.

"Peter," she started. "You know I love you… and you keep saying we can't be together. Then I find you with this girl… is she the reason why? I'll be hurt, but I deserve to know. I will move on eventually if you tell me you want to be with her…" She isn't right for you, Mary Jane thought. I could make you so much happier than she ever could.

"Mary Jane," he whispered. He was about to finish what he was saying, but his Spider-sense went off like an alarm clock. He sighed. "I have to go."

"I know," she whispered. "Duty calls."

He turned back to her. "I never meant to hurt you, please know that. All I can give… to anybody… is friendship right now. And you're one of my best friends. And no matter what, no matter where you go, I'll always watch over you. Always."

She shook her head, her bottom lip trembling. "I can't stay mad at you, tiger, can I? Go… go!"

Peter smiled, kissed her hand and took off.

"See ya later… Spider-man," she said. Was it because he was Spider-man that he couldn't be with her? The only solution to that problem was to let him know she knew.

As on cue, the Black Cat sat down next to him that night.

"Are you stalking me?" he asked.

She laughed. "Stalking you? I just want to know where you are so I know where the action is."

"Pretty quiet tonight," he said.

"That's odd," she said.

Spider-man wanted to be close to Mary Jane right now. He wanted to hold her and tell her she'd always be the only one for him. But he couldn't. While he was on the subject, he might as we set the stage with Felicia as well. "Listen,"

"It's about last night?" she asked.

He nodded. "I… I'm sorry if I lead you on to anything…"

"By the way you were kissing, it didn't seem like just anything," she said.

"It… it was stress… and loneliness… and I'm sorry. But my heart belongs to Mary Jane."

Felicia was silent.

Mary Jane moaned and opened her eyes. She heard voices… was it Peter? She sat up in bed and turned to her window. Across the street, on the roof, she could make out Spider-man and another figure. Was everything okay? Pulling on her slippers, she opened her balcony doors.

Spider-man snapped his head toward Mary Jane as she came out onto the balcony. There was sleep on her face and she yawned loudly. "Is everything okay?" she asked.

"Yeah," he said. "Just patrolling."

She smiled. "Who were you talking to?"

Spider-man turned his head. The Black Cat was gone.

"Uh, no one."

She pulled her sleeveless night shirt closer to her body. "It's a nice night."

He nodded. God she looked beautiful.

She yawned again. "I'm going to go back to bed. Take care of yourself. Okay?"

"Will do."

"And say hi to Peter for me," she smiled warmly as she said his name.

He nodded. "Good night,"

"Night," she turned and headed back for her balcony doors. She stopped, and turned back to him. "Would you like to come inside?"

His heart leapt up into his throat.

"I mean, you've saved my life countless times, and I never even offered you a cup of coffee."

He shook his head. "Don't mention it,"

"But I do," she said. "Just for a minute?" she smiled sheepishly. "Please?"

He gave a small chuckle. "Okay. But just for a minute."

His brain kept telling him that this was a bad idea, but his heart longed for her.

She grinned and opened the doors for him.

"Sorry it's a mess," she said, switching on her bedside lamp. He sheets were all crumpled up as if someone were wrestling in them. "Sometimes I have nightmares."

His immediate reaction was to go and imbrace her, and tell her it was okay, but he kept his cool. "You've been through a lot. I'm not surprised."

"Can I get you coffee, tea? A doughnut?" she smiled.

He shook his head.

She laid back down in her bed. "I wouldn't be alive if it weren't for you,"

"I'll always keep you safe, MJ." He repeated.

"Thank you," she whispered, her eyes slowly closing. "Do you mind staying with me until I fall asleep?"

"Of course not," he replied quickly.

She smiled, and made room for him on the bed. He climbed up behind her, and fastened his arms around her body. He couldn't help but think that he too, thought it felt so right.

The Black Cat narrowed her eyes into slits from on top of the roof. Someday, she would have Peter Parker.