It was noon as our friendly neighborhood Spider-Man swung the city. Each web he shot out stuck from building to building, and then disappeared after an hour. He also used many forms of acrobatics. It served as both workout and daily superhero patrol. "Whoo-hoo, what more could a guy ask for or a Spider-Man of that manner? This is the good life, a decent-paying job, being independent, caught up on my studies and lovely lady by my side."
He rested happily on his web-filled-hammock. When Peter took a look at his cell phone, his eyes widen. "Oh crap, I have to go meet her again."
Leaning on the walls of the New York water fountain, Chun Li waited munching on fresh green apple. She watched people pass her by without a care. Some even waved to her.
"Hey there, sorry I kept you waiting." Peter surprised her from behind.
Startled, she gave him a hard jab on his shoulder, "Must you be so awkward on your appearances? You know how much I dislike shady people. Honestly, I can't imagine how most girls put up with your constant tardiness, but I guess it's better than you not showing up at all."
"Well it's not the first time I've been a no show. Mary Jane didn't talk to me for a week for not showing up on her acting performance. And Felicia broke up with me for my absence even after apologizing so many times. "
Together the couple walked through town together hand and hand. Hearts raced with affection. The wind blew softly and the birds tweeted. Mr. Jameson made another Spider-Man diss at Time Spare T.V. But Peter was too intertwined by the company of Chun Li to be offended by his standard insults.
To him, he was like invisible ghost. So he shrugged it off like it was nothing. Whether he was loved or hated that is the people's opinion. All that mattered was what he thinks- taken from Captain America's advice.
Somebody called out, "Hey Chun Li, what's going on?"
The sun was still up as they continued their romantic date. Peter took Chun Li around Central Park in the center of Manhattan. Chun Li may have been to New York before, but her constant work kept her from exploring the city, even on her downtime.
First, Peter tossed bread crumbs feeding the birds populating the park like ordinary people. However, it did not take long to release there was so many. Each one of them started to crowd on Peter nonstop. He was like tree to the birds. Chun Li wanted to be worried for his wellbeing, but then again she could not help by laugh.
Second, was boating ride at the lake? Chun Li had just finished tenting to his wounds from the birds. Peter turned his face in embarrassment watching other than Chun Li. Chun Li tried to relax with Peter, but could not hold back her laugher from the bird incident. He fought super villains more powerful than this. Never had he thought he would get punishment from the birds.
For the third stop, the two competed in a rock climbing. It was race to the top, and loser buys lunch. Peter tried to resist using his spider powers to make it to the top. So he acted like an ordinary person. But he wasn't about to take the fall even for Chun Li. She competed with him even without his spider powers.
Forth, they took a break from the sun. In the shade, they sat close together. Peter and Chun watched the family of little ducks float in the lake in a straight line. The mother continued to quack to the baby ducks informing them to keep together.
He started off. "They're cute aren't they?"
"Yep, they are." Chun Li had replied, but he mind wasn't focus on the ducks. Peter noticed her facial expression, so he decided to ask with concern. "Are you not having a good time?"
She shook her head. "No it's not that at all. It's just that… I." she hesitated for the right words. "It's nothing Peter, my mind was just on something else."
Are you sure he wanted to ask? Even if she said it was nothing peter suspected something was up. And he wanted to help at any means necessary. If only he could figure out what.
His thinking was soon disturbed by the alarm went off as a couple of armed robbers ran off his van load of cash. It wasn't until Spider-Man had showed up to stop them. "Oh boys, you forgot to fill out a withdraw slip."
"Spider-Man, stay out of this!" they exclaimed shooting their shotguns at Spidey.
"Now you stay there nice and quiet, while the police come to get you." he teased. Before getting shot from behind Deadpool saved Spider-Man out of nowhere. "Yo mamma! And that goes double for you. You damn stupid author. I know where you live!" He said out of the blue.
Spidey sighed in disbelief, "Deadpool, man this night just gets better and better doesn't it?"
"I'm wanted here in this story Spider-Man, so deal with it. Everybody loves Deadpool, heck I'm even getting my own video game. How badass is that?" he ranted on and on. "It's good day in February, 27."
"Wait, it is February 27?" he asked freaking out.
Deadpool knocked on Spidey's head. "Well duh, hello, I mean isn't a special day for all of us on Valentine's Day."
Spider-Man corrected him. "Uh, that's the 14th Deadpool."
Spider-Man then knew what he had to do now. He never had thought he'd have to thank Deadpool for a late reminder. It was two days away, so he had to go shopping on such short notice. Flowers, chocolates, jewelry nah too clichéd he thought. He felt stupid for not keeping track on the dates. He called Tony Stark.
"Tony, I need a favor." He asked.
It was like forgetting an anniversary as he rushed the clock, going from store to store. At any means possible he wanted to find the perfect item. Spending so much time with Chun Li and he forgot that one simple thing, even after she told him. Where was his mind then? He was not going let anything stop him. He even ignored Chun Li phone calls and lied by saying that he was busy with Daily Bugle assignment.
With his limited funds, he had to get something even if it wasn't the perfect gift. It was the thought that counts, right? He felt like he was trying to escape from time bomb the more he procrastinated on his findings. Then a thought came to mind.
And so the day was finally here, Chun Li sat quietly in her apartment. At this very moment she'd take any assignment that was given to here to kill off the boredom. She started to wonder about Pete, she understood Peter, but in a way she wanted to know why he was blowing her off without a word. Was it her or was he just avoiding her?
Peter knocked on her window. He was on her fire escape. She started to question him, "There is a door you know, and weren't you busy with an assignment."
Peter grabbed her hand and led her out of her apartment. He said he had surprise for her and that was it, she didn't question anything other, no matter how much it tempted her mind.
"All right wise guy, what's going on?" she inquired with her arms folded.
He ignored her response and told her, "Go inside, and you'll find out."
Doors opened silently like squeak until the lights came on suddenly and everyone shouted.
"Surprised!"
She couldn't believe what she saw. She had to catch her breath. The Avengers had set up a birthday party for Chun Li. It wasn't just them. Half of the X-men, the Fantastic Four and others Spider-Man had teamed up with made their appearance at the party. Peter caught her from falling. "So what do you think?"
Her mouth went dry so fast. "You moron! You did all this for me?"
"That's right; I wanted to make you feel special."
"Then, what are we waiting for? Let's get this party started with a good old fashion drink off!" Deadpool exclaimed.
"Sorry Chun Li I invited him, it was the only way to get him off my back. This is for you, Happy Birthday Chun Li."
She opened her gift to reveal newer fight bracelets. These ones were more durable and sharper then her last. She was much honored to receive them. So much, it caused her hop on Peter for warn hugging and kiss him the cheek. "Thank you Peter, You're the best. This is the best Birthday ever. I mean it."
"Isn't that sweet? This day makes you feel very alive doesn't it?" Deadpool says. "You hear that damn author; you can neglect me all you want in future chapters. But just note, I'm…alive!"
Before he could finish, Hulk smash Deadpool rushing to the refreshments. He didn't know that he smashed anyone just now.
"Ow…" he moaned in pain. And then Chun Li and Peter laugh at the whole event as they went to enjoy the party with the others. And thus they felt their hearts connect even more throughout that night.