"Eghhhhhhh." Wade whined, throwing his head back in exaggeration as he walked down the hall. "I can't decide if my suspension being over is good or bad. I liked bumming it at home."

"Didn't you complain about being bored all the time?" Peter asked, smiling up at his friend, or I guess it would be boyfriend now.

"Yes, but that was just because we finally hooked up and I couldn't smother you 24/7 like I wanted."

"Your not going to smother me here at school?" Peter raised a brow despite knowing the older teens response already.

"Of course I am," Wade assured as he looped his arm around the younger teens. "but with the teachers all watching you like a hawk I'll probably get in shit for it."

"Yeah." Peter agreed as he slid his arm down so he could intertwined their fingers. "So let's enjoy our time in between classes." The brunette watched the older teens expression go from confused, like he hadn't expected Peter to do such a thing, to a familiar sheepish smile that Wade would usually try and hide.

"Well would you look at that." Came a voice that Peter used to fear hearing but now only brought on feelings of annoyance. "You actually took my joke seriously?" Flash asked as he watched the two lovers walk towards him with the intention of just passing by.

"Yep." Peter said with a sigh.

"A pair of faggots. How long until you get caught fucking in some closet?" Flash asked as the two passed.

"At least I wouldn't have to pay for mine." Peter joked back, feeling of pride washing over him not only because the bullies response was lost behind Wades, and a few other students, chuckles but he was able to come up with the comeback fast and say it without a bit of hesitation.

"I can't believe you just said that." Wade whispered to the younger teen, grip tightening a bit in giddyness.

"Me neither. I didn't really mean it but, I don't know, I've always thought of comebacks but I've never had the courage to say them before." Peter said, trying to commit to being more open about his thoughts and feelings.

"I've taught you well." Wade praised. Peter would have rolled his eyes at the comment if it wasn't for the fact that it was true.

"Wade Wilson, Please come to the office for an update. Came a monotone voice over the school.

"Really?" Wade asked, looking up at the speaker as if it would reply. "I feel like a transfer student again."

"I guess I'll see you in class then." The two turned towards each other, their free hands becoming intertwined as well.

"Guess I will." Instead of parting ways like intended, the two watched each other. Wade's expression giving away that he wanted to try something but was a bit frightened too.

"Just one kiss, okay?" Peter said to the joy of the scared teen who quickly took the offer, giving a quick peck to the corner of the brunette's lips. It was so easy and fluent that Peter felt like they had been doing it for months.

With another of his signature smiles, Wade was off, practically skipping down the hall towards the office. Peter watched his boyfriend go before turning to make his way to Mr. Warren's class. He arrived with plenty of time to spare, finding the class to be practically empty, as per usual when the class wasn't in session. What the brunette wasn't expecting was for Harry to arrive mere seconds after him. What was even more shocking is that after he offered a smile, wanting to be polite despite their rough past, Harry actually approached him.

"Hey Peter, how are you?" He asked, obviously not feeling 100% comfortable in this situation, but at least he was making the effort.

"I've been doing really well actually, how about you?" Peter asked, genuinely interested, feeling like it had been years since they last talked when it was really just over half a year.

"A little stressed with finals coming up but other than that I've been fine." There was a short pause, both teens considering whether they should end the conversation here but ultimately Harry decided to ask his pressing question. "I saw you and Wade a minute ago. Are you two... together?"

"Yes, we just started actually." Peter stated clearly, considering how the last conversation about this played out and readied himself for the possible backlash.

"I see. Well good for you." Harry said, giving a pat to his old friends shoulder. "You two seem happy."

"I'm jealous." He was tempted to add but decided to keep that part to himself.

"Th- thanks." Peter said, feeling something akin to a sense of closure after their fight and months of not speaking to one another.

"Well, see you around then." Harry finished before walking past the brunette and taking a seat at his desk.

Peter slowly sunk down into his seat, feeling like an almost totally different student then when he started the year. But that wasn't a bad thing because one thing he could promise is that the guy who sat in this desk now is 5 times happier then the boy who sat in it last September.

In this chapter I wanted to show how our main players of the story changed over time.

Harry started as a somewhat controlling best friend and ended as an acquaintance that lets Peter do what he wants.

Flash started as a serious threat but got downgraded to an almost pathetic try hard. Kind of like a kid desperately trying to insult someone who just doesn't care.

And most importantly Peter started off as a timid guy who kept his head down and did as he was told to a man who isn't afraid to speak his mind but still follows the rules of course.

And Wade... he pretty much stayed exactly the same but we all love him. ^^

One last chapter guys and gals, you ready for then end?