"Peter Parker"

"Parker Peter"

"Peter"

Nothing! Absolutely nothing! I huffed frustrated… it was as if he was non- existent but Of course he clearly existed.

"Parker" search.

Results came popping in but one caught my eye and it was the most recent,

Daily bugle headlines: A lady, about 40 in the name of May Parker had been killed due to an explosion caused by a new villain in the name of green goblin-"

My heart broke as I looked at the picture of the woman, she was beautiful and… looked like Peter Parker.

Was it his mother? Sister? Wait what? No cant be sister, that's not right… well she could b- nope not now brain.

Aunt perhaps?

But that wasn't it, the main question was, was he alone?... like me?

I shut the laptop unable to control my stupid emotions. I'm supposed to be investigating not crying! Yet here I am.

I fell back on my pillow and stared at the ceiling,

"What are you hiding peter parker?" and with that I was swallowed into my deep abyss of dreams.

"Rise and shine bitch" I murmured to myself still annoyed at my alarm clock. The urge to throw it out of the balcony was coming at full force but of course I can't (I am currently broke so like)

I started making my tea until I came up with a joke which others probably wouldn't find funny.

"What's the worse kind of tea?"

"Reality"

"Hahaha" I burst out laughing at my own lame joke.

I wore my big brown sweater and white skirt and curled my hair a little to make it look good. I grabbed my bag and skipped to see Michelle; that was until I saw the one and only peter parker step out of the opposing building. He looked um charming? Who am I kidding he looked handsome as hell, at least I had to admit Michelle had taste…

He wore a black puffer jacket on top of a white tee and he had worn black jeans and to finalize the look, glasses he didn't wear when I first saw him. He had a camera handing around his neck. Hmm Where are you heading to Mr. Parker?

He turned to my direction but of course he didn't see me, I was too fast, I was gone in a flash so he couldn't see. I peeked out of the doorway, he had turned to the opposing direction of the pastry shop MJ works in, aaaahh shit! I can't lose him. Debating whether or not to let my curiosity get the better of me, I stomped my feet like a teenager. Not today, Parker!

I grabbed my phone and called Michelle.

"Hey Jones, Yea no… I cant. Something came up, No nothing serious. Can we like hang out like tonight or whenever you are free? Great then see ya"

I darted in Peters direction. No slow down Dia. Ok, Ok I slowed down and finally caught glimpse of him.

Thank the gods, he isn't taking a taxi! Im not exactly in the perfect clothes to run.

I tried to act as natural as possible hopefully he wont notice me. My mind went silent when a huge building came to view. No freaking way

THE DAILY BUGGLE damn… was all I could thing of.

Did he work here? Wait was he like paparazzi? Nope no brownie points, I don't like paps even though there were some interesting things in their articles. Wait! I can't go in there. I mean I can easily get in but go there and do what? Dance? Urgh! Why can't I find anything suspicious about him?

I heard children's laughter close by, I closed my eyes trying to locate where the giggles were erupting from. My eyes scanned the area, until I found a small wooden board,

Bethany's home for children

It was a not exactly small house but it wasn't in the best state, looking at it made me worry that it would collapse. I clutched my bag, unsure whether or not to go knock on the door…I took in a deep breath, I was going to go in.

I slowly made my way up to the house, memories flashed to my mind of my many visits to orphanages. I was an orphan myself but thanks to my gifts, I managed to escape the foster system but I always made sure to always visit and orphanage to try to help kids who are like me but in different circumstances.

I stood in front of the door, I reached out to ring the doorbell but was stopped. How could I just show up? Im not adopting, and I didn't bring anything with me… memories again flashed, where I was covered in flour, cooking a meal for the kids. I couldn't donate and gift them expensive gifts cause of course I was not rich myself so I did something which I was good at and something I could afford. The expressions on their faces when they ate the meals prepared by me was priceless. I couldn't put a name for the feelings I was feeling. No I cant just show up! What's wrong with me?

Scolding myself, I turned on my heel, the cold winter air blew my hair.

"Where are you going?" a small voice asked, scaring the daylights out of me. I turned to face a little boy who looked to be around 4 look up at me. I opened my mouth to answer but then another cool wind blew past me making me shiver,

"OH my Benjamin! What are you doing out there? Its cold outside" An older lady spoke appearing at the doorway

"Oh-" she noticed me, I flashed a small smile at her "Oh dear, please come in… its cold out there"

"Thank you" I said entering the home. The house looked very homey… comfortable and I liked it. Toys were scattered everywhere. Two children ran past me playing tag. I laughed shaking my head.

"Charlotte, Freddie! Be careful!" she yelled at them "Whats your name, dear?" she asked

"Im Diana Williams"

"Beautiful name, I'm Alice Flowers but please call me Alice"

"Thank you, Alice, Pleasure to meet you"

"You too, tell me dear, what brings you here? Adoption?" when she said adoption, there was a mix of sadness and happiness as well.

"No im sorry, I was passing by and I saw the home… it was rather a sudden decision, Im sorry… I couldn't bring anything" I said honestly.

"Oh its totally fine, besides I think the children would be thrilled to see a new face around" I smiled at her.

"I don't think ill be around for long though"

"Ohh…" she said with a sad smile.

"How many children live in this home?" I asked, maybe I could bring some chocolate

"50" she answered. 50? I thought there would be more.

"Do people come to adopt?" I asked curiously.

"No not really, the last couple who came to adopt was almost 2 months ago, now all the couples are settling for other ways like surrogate or sperm donation… I wish they'd come and adopt the kids who are already here, and are in need of a well… parents, family but then again, I don't blame them, there's nothing like having your own kids as well… At this point I don't know whose side I'm on" I smiled sadly at her, I slightly squeezed her hand

"The kids will be ok, Alice. I wish there was a way I could help" and I really did. But I will, I just don't know how yet but I know I will.

"PILLOW FIGHTTTTT!" a young boy's voice rang through the walls.

"Oh gosh! Ill be back" she quickly got up and headed to the room. I stood in the middle of the hallway. There were many drawings pasted across the wall, I bent down and admired the pictures drawn.

One caught my eye, it took me a while to figure out who it was but when I did, my heart melted.

Whoever this kid was, drew the great and one and only Iron Man. The beloved Tony Stark.

"I drew that" a familiar voice whispered, I slowly turned to face the same young boy in the doorway. Benjamin.

"You did? It's beautiful"

"Thank you, I drew Iron Man! He is my Hero!" he said throwing his hands in the air, he was getting adorable by the minute. He slowly approached me; a little bit hesitant.

"And why is that?" I asked, slowly putting out my palms for him to hold.

"Becuz he always savez us…" he said. His small hand connected mine. It was as if… a connection was made? I didn't understand but there was something. I smiled at him.

"And becuz he is suit is awesheme" he added. Making me laugh at his cuteness. He flashed an adorable smile, showing his dimple like me. His tiny finger poked my dimple,

"Your cheeks are going in" he said, his eyes shining with happiness.

"So does yours" I said poking his little dimples. He burst into a fit of giggles. He placed his palm on his face

"I forgot to ask your name!" he said. i smiled brightly at him

"Im Diana, but call me Dia. And you must be Benjamin?" I said

"Yup. I am Benjamin and I am this many years old" he said holding up 4 fingers. Precious baby! I awed internally.

"Bennnn!" another childs voice echoed. He immediately kissed my cheek "bye" and ran away. I smiled as I stroked my cheek.

"I see you've made a friend" Alice said walking into the room.

"He usually is a shy kid. That was adorable" I smiled nodding my head. My phone vibrated in my pocked

"Excuse me" I said to Alice.

"Hello? Now? Ok ill see"

"Alice, it seems I have to leave earlier than I expected…."

"Oh I hoped you'd stay longer for tea" she said.

"Don't worry Alice, ill come back soon and I will not come empty handed"

"Ill be expecting you then" she said. "Oh and here's my number…" she said scribbling it on some paper.

"Thank you" I told taking the paper "I'll see you soon Alice, Take care" I said leaving the house

Peter Pov

I stepped out of the daily bugle. Content with myself since I had found a job. Photographer for the daily bugle, and the best part was my job was to take pictures of spider man… pretty sure I can take photo's of myself, right?

Right?

Just as I was about to walk past the childrens home.

"Wait up!" I heard a little boy yell.

My eyes caught sight of Diana Williams, she wore a Brown sweater over her white skirt. She turned around and was almost knocked off the floor as the kid tackled her into a hug.

"I did not see that coming" she said bending down to hug the boy who had is little arms wrapped around her waist… well legs. I slowly crossed my hands against my chest and leaned on to the wall.

"Please don't go… we can be best friends" she brushed some hair off his face

"I wish I could hun, but don't worry I will be coming back… and besides you are already my best friend"

The kids eyes lit up with joy "I am?"

"Yes you are"

"Yay! I've never had a best friend before!" he said clapping his hands

"Well you do now!" she said lifting him up to the air and twirling in circles. He burst int a fit of adorable giggles. She kissed his cheek and lowered him down.

"I'll see you soon, Ok love?" he nodded. 'bye' she mouthed as he skipped into the orphanage, she placed her hand on her chest and looked the little boy in complete adoration.

I couldn't help but admire her.

STOP! No. You LOVE Mj! Definitely not Diana Williams

She turned towards me and made eye contact. We were unable to break it for a few minutes. Her eyes made me want to drown in them… I never… felt that way for Mj.

She gave me a soft smile and walked away.

I let out a deep breath. What was she doing to me?

A.N: so did you enjoy the chapter? and also my chapters arent 100% fact-checked, i just write what i feel... anyways please review! not only does it make my day but it inspires me to write more and moving on, hope you enjoyed the chapter, sending nothing but love as always and TPWK :)