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I am sorry this has taken so long! I've been so busy with essays and homework etc gaah but I'm off for half term so I have plenty of time now :)

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We both walked out of the library building, managing with some difficulty to get through the glass doors without the use of our arms. We laughed at the previous struggle as we made our way down the flight of stone steps and on to the busy side walk.

''So where are you headed to?'' I asked, having to speak rather loudly over the sound of car horns and passing traffic.

''My aunt and uncle's house,'' he replied, ''it's not far from here, just a couple of blocks. Are you sure you don't mind?''

I chuckled, ''It's fine Pete, really,''

He nodded and grinned. I wondered if he was smiling because I called him Pete, I smiled back.

''How long have you been working at the library?'' he asked, noticing I had forgotten to take my badge off.

''A year or so,'' I said, dodging a lamppost.

''Do you like it?''

''I love books so getting to work with them is something I really like, although the nickname 'the bookworm' is a definite downside,''

Peter laughed, ''It's not that bad, I think it's kind of cute actually,''

''Bookworm? Cute?'' I looked at him and laughed, ''that is the first time I have heard someone say that Peter Parker,''

He laughed heartily.

''So I'm guessing that you're working on your essay then,'' I said, peering down at the book with the title, 'Everything You Need to Know About Genetics.'

He paused and then nodded, ''Yep, I have a lot of research to do,''

''I know how you feel,'' I nodded, thinking of the hours of writing I had ahead of me.

''You mentioned your parents were herbalists, what type of projects do they work on?'' he asked.

I was surprised that he had remembered that detail, ''Well they work from home, and their work is based mostly on plant genetics. I don't know very much about what they do really,''

''How come?'' Peter's voice was generally curious.

I gave a little sigh. I didn't get to spend much time with my parents and to be honest I didn't know very much about them, although I wish more than anything that I could. ''Their work is secret, they don't tell me anything. All I know is that they're working on some sort of new plant,''

''You must wish you could spend more time with them huh, spend time with them while you can,'' he replied, his eyes were distant as though he was thinking of something or perhaps remembering some distant memory.

I nodded; it was as if he could read me like one of the books in my arms. ''What about your parents? You mentioned they were also scientists,''

I could feel the awkwardness between us; I had touched a sensitive topic. He cleared his throat, ''Yeah they were…they went missing when I was a child. I don't know why except that they left in a hurry and well, never came back,''

''Oh,'' I said, realising now that there was something else to Peter Parker, a hidden side and he had somehow let me in, ''it must drive you crazy not knowing what happened,''

He nodded and gave a smile, ''More than you know. Oh look we're here.''

It had taken us no time at all before we were standing next to a row of town houses, quite similar to my own. Peter jogged up a few steps on to the porch of a friendly house with a wooden door and lantern hanging above, I followed carrying the books.

Peter was about to open the door when an elderly man with glasses emerged in the doorway holding a newspaper in his hands, ''Hey Pete, you look like you've been busy,'' he said gesturing to the books and then added with a whisper, ''your aunt has the meatloaf ready, you should have stayed out a bit later maybe you would have missed it,''

''I heard that Ben,'' a female voice called from inside.

The elderly man chuckled and then glanced at me, ''Well who's this fine lady?''

''Uncle Ben this is Eve,'' Peter smiled and then turned to me, ''Eve this is my uncle,''

''Nice to meet you Mr Parker, I was just helping Pete carry these books,'' I smiled,

''Well that's nice of you, will you stay for dinner?'' Uncle Ben smiled, throwing a glance at Peter who was leaning against the door frame.

''I would love to Mr Parker, but I should be getting home to my parents,'' I said politely, wishing I had to time to stay.

Uncle Ben nodded, ''Of course, you will call around some other time though? I'm sure Peter would be glad of the company,''

I chuckled, ''I would love to,'' and glanced at Pete, ''I should em give you your books,''

''Oh yeah sure,'' Peter smiled as I piled the rest of the books into his arms, ''thanks for helping me,''

''It was no problem,'' I smiled, ''I should go, but I'll see you around?''

''Sure,''

I smiled and turned to go, ''Goodbye Mr Parker it was nice meeting you,''

''You too.''

I jogged down the steps with my hands in the pockets of my parka and smiled once more before continuing down the path on the journey home.

Tell me what you think, it isn't a very exciting chapter but the important drama is coming soon :D