Chapter 4: Getting Even
After changing out of his suit, Peter walks back to the apartment. Knocking at the door, Peter sees that Makoto opened the door, looking both relieved but also annoyed.
"Peter, thank goodness you're alright! I was worried that you were lost or worse! Don't you dare run off like that, mister!" Makoto said, pointing at Peter, who scratched the back of his head in embarrassment.
"Sorry about that, Makoto-senpai. Won't happen again, I promise," Peter said, chuckling nervously, as Makoto sighed and shook her head.
"What am I going to do with you? Anyways, dinner's ready, go wash up," Makoto said, as Peter nodded.
After taking a bath and changing into a fresh pair of clothes, Peter joins Makoto at the dinner table.
"Itadakimasu!" the two said in unison, as they ate Chicken Katsu Don.
"Man this tastes amazing, who knew you were such a good chef," Peter said, as Makoto blushed in embarrassment.
"You flatter, but thank you," Makoto said.
"Tell you what, next time for dinner, I'll cook. Heck I can even cook breakfast, if you want," Peter offered.
"I didn't know you cooked as well?" Makoto said, looking surprised.
"Well my Aunt May taught me, heck if you want I can share to you my aunt's wheat cake recipe. She makes the best wheat cakes in all of New York," Peter said.
"Is that right, well then I can't wait to try them out one day," Makoto said, as the two laughed.
Soon Sae Nijima came home, as both Peter and Makoto greeted her.
"How was work, sis?" Makoto asked, as Sae sighed.
"Tiring as usual, as we're still dealing with the psychotic breakdown cases. But that's not all, apparently a certain web swinging vigilante from New York is in Tokyo," Sae sighed, surprising Makoto.
"Wait, are you saying that…" Makoto was about to say, when Sae nodded.
"Yup, the vigilante known as Spider-Man just made his debut in Tokyo. It seemed that he stopped a jewelry heist in Shibuya. The police are currently wanting him in for questioning as despite the fact that his intentions seem noble, he is still a vigilante under the law," Sae said, with a serious face.
Peter kept quiet, as he kept thinking what if either Sae or Makoto figured out his identity. It could cause problems and he doesn't want either of them to get in trouble or in harm's way.
"Peter, are you ok? You seem rather quiet," Sae asked, looking concerned.
"What? Oh I'm fine, just taking a minute to process what you said," Peter said, as Sae raised an eye, but brushed it off.
"Anyways, how was the first day of school for you two?" Sae asked the two of them.
Both Peter and Makoto talked about their first day of school, as Sae chuckled.
"I can remember the times I had back at Shujin. I'm just glad I already graduated," Sae said, until she noticed the time.
"It's getting late, best we get some sleep," Sae said, as they nodded before heading to bed.
The Next Few Days
So far the days have been pretty decent for Peter, as he got used to Shujin Academy. Everyone has been treating him fairly well despite him being a foreigner and an exchange student. When it comes to friends, well let's just say Peter has made friends with Ren, Ann, and Makoto, as he was mostly close to those three. But still, Peter was thinking that something was definitely up with both Ann and Mishima, as Peter tried to talk with Mishima, but he wouldn't budge, whereas for Ann, she put up a facade assuring Peter that everything was alright, when Peter knew she was lying. Heck Peter even noticed that one of the girls, someone named Shiho Suzui, was sporting some injuries that looked rather suspicious.
Soon came the day of the volleyball meet, as every student went to the class gym. Peter was dressed in the school tracksuit which was red and white. Peter sees Ren was by himself, so he goes to meet up with him.
"Hey Ren," Peter greets Ren, who was busy looking at his phone.
"Oh hey Peter, what's up?" Ren asked.
"Nothing much really, just curious as to why everyone has to attend this volleyball meet, when we're supposed to have class," Peter stated, as Ren chuckled.
"Tell me about it, it's times like this where I appreciate being in the classroom," Ren stated, to which the two laughed it off.
Just then, a vulgar looking teen with bright blond hair and a limping leg, walks up to Ren.
"Yo Ren, aren't we gonna investigate that little issue of ours, and who's this guy?" the blonde teen.
"Hey Ryuji, this is Peter Parker, a friend of mine. We met on the day we were registering at the school," Ren said, surprising Ryuji, who turned to Peter.
"Oh shit, you're that exchange student everyone including Ren talks about," the teen named Ryuji pointed out.
"Yeah, that's me. Peter Parker, nice to meet you," Peter greeted Ryuji, offering him a handshake.
"The name's Ryuji Sakamoto, nice to meetcha," Ryuji greeted in a friendly manner, shaking Peter's hand.
"So what are you guys investigating?" Peter asked, as both Ren and Ryuji looked at each other unsure.
"Alright since you seem like a decent guy, keep it a secret between us? We're investigating something regarding that bastard Kamoshida. We think he's abusing the volleyball team and all that," Ryuji whispered.
"You mean that egotistical coach everyone talks about?" Peter asked, pointing at how Kamoshida keeps dominating at the gym during the volleyball meet.
But as the rally went on, Kamoshida threw the ball again only this time hitting Mishima badly in the face. Ren, Ryuji, and Peter scowled, but Peter was more determined to get even at Kamoshida.
"You guys go on ahead, I gotta settle a matter at hand," Peter said, as both Ren and Ryuji looked at Peter curiously.
"Uh, what exactly?" Ryuji asked, looking confused.
"Are you going to do what I'm thinking you're going to do?" Ren asked, figuring out what Peter was planning.
"So you figured it out then? In that case, yeah I'm going to face him," Peter said, ready to do as he planned.
As both Ren and Ryuji went off to investigate, Peter did the unexpected.
"I want to join the game and replace Mishima-kun," Peter said boldly.
Everyone at the gym was surprised by what Peter said, as they didn't expect it from the exchange student. Both Makoto and Ann looked curiously at Peter, but also worried at the same time.
"Yo no way, is he going to…?"
"He's going to get his ass handed to him."
"Oh man this is going to be good."
"Alright then Parker, your funeral," Kamoshida said in a smug tone, as Peter smirked.
Kamoshida launched the ball into the air and slammed it, but Peter countered it by quickly running and jumping to the ball, slamming it harder to the ground.
"You were saying?" Peter said, as he shrugged while sporting a smug face.
Everyone including Makoto and Ann were really shocked, as this was the first time they saw someone manage to counter Kamoshida.
"You got lucky there!" Kamoshida spat angrily, as he threw another ball, to which Peter countered again.
It went on and on, as there was no end in sight. This had to be the most interesting rally for everyone.
"Come on, I thought you were supposed to be some pro volleyball player? I bet Flash Thompson can play better than you, and he doesn't even play volleyball," Peter said, as he slammed the ball hard to the ground.
Everyone was laughing, as Peter managed to humiliate Kamoshida at his own game.
"That's it! We're done here!" Kamoshida ranted angrily, as he stormed off.
"Sad, very sad, sad," Peter said in a mocking tone, shaking his head as he laughed.
Soon the rally was over, as everyone began to leave the gym. As Peter was about to leave, he was approached by Ann who looked concerned.
"Oh hey Ann, what's up?" Peter asked.
"Look, what you did there back at the rally was funny and all. But please be careful, as you don't want to be on Kamoshida's bad side. Trust me I know," Ann said, with a serious look.
This made Peter look concerned, but soon he smirked.
"I'll try to keep that in mind, but hey come on, you gotta be impressed by what I did," Peter said, as Ann sighed, but gave Peter a small smile.
"Ok, I'll admit it was pretty impressive, but still be careful, ok? I'll see you around," Ann said, as Peter nodded.
Once Peter changed into his school uniform, he was about to head out to the front entrance, when he saw Makoto was there, waiting for him. However she had this look of disapproval, as she crossed her arms.
"Well…fuck…" Peter said, as he was ready for a serious talk.