This part is through the eyes of Mary Jane. The setting is in her living room and she is on her couch watching tv.
I just haven't been able to sleep the best since I found out Peter was Spider-Man. My thoughts just kept me up at night. First it was because I didn't know if I should be with Peter or John, then I was putting together all the times Peter had acted weird and how I now know why, and now I'm up worrying about him every night and the whole Eileen thing too. I don't know what I would do if...I shouldn't think of such things.
My eyes wonder though my humble apartment and then they stopped at the window when I heard tapping on it.
Its Spider-Man...no Peter...I don't know what my reaction should be. All I know is that my face lights up and my worries go away when I see both faces.
I turned the TV off and ran to the window. I was excited as I used to be in high school when a boy that I had liked called me.
I open the window and said, "Let me guess you were in the neighborhood."
I could sense a grin under his mask. I just started to giggle as I backed away so he could enter.
He took off his mask and replied, "I made sure I was in the neighborhood."
I stepped closer to him giving him a kiss on the lips. I broke it off with a smile.
"You know I was just thinking of you."
"Really, I hope they were good thoughts."
I just smiled. I didn't want him to think that I was worrying about him. I knew he didn't want me to, but some things you just can't control.
"Where is our new dimensional friend at?"
"Work, she got a job at the ER. She wasn't sure when she'd be back."
"I still think it's really weird, but she has proof. And I figure if someone can get bit by a radioactive spider then anything could be possible."
"I suppose so."
He ran his hand through my hair looking as if he didn't want to think about anything but us.
I thought that I should bring up another thing on my mind before he was too enthralled in the idea.
"Peter I've been looking for you and us an apartment."
He was snapped out of whatever he was thinking.
"MJ, you know I can't afford anything else but what I have now."
"Just wait a minute," I said pressing my finger on his mouth, "the apartment is next door to me. It's a one bedroom and it has a living room and kitchen and a bathroom! YOUR OWN BATHROOM PETER!"
I tried to make it sound really convincing.
"MJ we've already talked about it before. Money is really tight and I can't afford it."
His eyes looked pleading. He wanted to drop the subject, but I couldn't let it go now.
"Then let me help you," I counter attacked his pleading with my own.
"I couldn't let you do that."
Great I've hurt his pride. Wait a minute he shouldn't be ashamed. We are a couple; we are supposed to help each other.
I put my hand on his cheek and said looking at him straight in the eyes, "Peter Parker, remember when I said that you need saving sometimes too; just like how you save me all the time. Well this is one of those times. You deserve so much better than that crummy apartment."
"Well," he said grinning, "I bet Eileen would appreciate a couch rather than a cot."
"And now that she has a job she could help too."
"Ya she kinda made me let her help pay for rent."
"Good I'm glad she isn't the type to just free load."
He just chuckled.
"Is that a yes or no on the apartment?" I said with a twinkle in my eyes.
"Let me tell Eileen about it first and we'll see."
I could tell that I wasn't going to get a yes or no tonight.
"So," I continued, "how's she adjusting?"
"Amazingly good, maybe too good."
"She probably figures she needs to roll with the punches. She looks like one of those types."
"Excuse me sir you need to take a seat!" I yelled at the impatient man.
"When is a doctor going to see me?!"
"I'm sorry sir, like I said before; we have had very critical cases come in."
He held up his arm saying, "All I want is stitches!"
Then a med student came up towards the counter. He had brown hair and eyes. He was your typical tall, dark, and handsome.
"Sir I will help you."
"Thank you!" The man looked at me like I had something to do with his waiting.
The med student smiled at me apologetically. All I could do is smile back.
They made their way behind a curtain. I looked at my watch, it was almost 10 o'clock.
"So Joe," I finally had learned the name of the man who hired me, "when do I get off of work."
He looked down at his watch, "About an hour ago."
"What?!"
"You were doing a good job with that guy and I didn't want to deal with him."
"Well what time do I need to come in tomorrow?"
"For tomorrow just take the 9-5 shift."
"Alright, bye."
I walked away a bit mad until I got to the door. "Hey wait up, you the new secretary."
I turned away to the running med student who saved me from the impatient man.
"Hey you med student," I said grinning.
"Are you leaving uh..." he said a little out of breath
"Eileen and you?"
"Harris." I saw his name tag and it said Brant.
"Is your cousin Betty Brant."
He looked surprised, "Ya she is. How do you know her?"
I could have said "Oh I've known her for years through the comics" but of course I didn't.
"I met her this morning at The Daily Bulge, my friend works there and in fact she told me about the job here."
"Oh," he stood there uncomfortably but still smiling.
"Well uh, nice talking to you," I said waiting for a reply. A few moments past and I started to walk away.
"Wait, did you have anything to eat yet?" He had hopeful eyes.
Should I really date coworkers? Should I really date anyone at all in this universe? Should I start another relationship after ending one so horribly? But there was something about this guy that made me feel at ease. Plus I could just be getting to ahead of myself.
"Well.."
"Just to get the low down about the hospital," Harris jumped to say quickly.
I took in a deep breath, "Ok."