Years went by so fast that the little Parkers were now both fifteen, hanging out at the Westwood Mall Food Court, after a long day of school.

Honestly, they would rather be home in their rooms, but May demanded that they act like "normal" teenagers and go out to have fun; as long as it's not illegal. While Peter would like to go to the library, Nova suggested that the Mall was the best place to go. Most teenagers go to the mall and what's important is Mall's food court pizza.

"Sodium Carbonide," Peter muttered to himself, grabbing Nova, who was sitting across from him. "That is such an odd choice. I wonder if…" he continued, unaware of his surroundings.

Nova rolled her eyes, "Dude, you're mumbling," she ranged before drawing her attention back to her phone while leaning in her seat.

But he was not paying any mind-as usual. Nova knew whenever her cousin got so absorbed in a book, he would ignore all his surroundings. Even if it was at a construction site. Heck, this was louder than any contraction could make with obnoxious teenagers all around them. Mainly those two girls next to their table talking so loud that she could hear every word of their conversation.

Nova rolled her eyes once again as she gazed back into the screen phone once again. When suddenly, three french fries came flying passed between the Parkers. It even startled Peter back into his reality when one flew passed his reading view. He glared at Nova.

"That wasn't me!" She testified as she pointed at the empty tray of pizza she had earlier.

"Give it to me two times," gloated a familiar, annoying voice. Eugene Thompson-also now known as the Flash, and his buddy Kenny McFarlance-aka King Kong.

"You're crazy!" Kong chimed in as the two morons fist bumped each other.

Nova moaned, "Oh god, not them two, when will they get a life for once," she said, as she flicked the limp ketchup cover french fry away from her.

Oh yeah, the bullying never stopped but only increased until it became annoying.

"I think I am done here," Nova announced to Peter before he noticed he was spaced out. "Uhm Peter?" Nova followed his gaze and no figure. Sitting on the opposite side of them was the lovely redhead, Mary Jane (MJ). Alongside her was the drama queen herself, Liz, who was gossiping and ranting about some original drama like always. Something about a jerky guy making up about his phone excuse?

MJ is sort of one of the popular kids at Westwood High school, along with her friend Liz. You never see one without the other for they were always a pair. They were also fellow classmates of theirs.

Nova smirked deviously, "Well…" she nudged Peter with her high-top sneakers underneath the table. He snapped back, giving her a blank look, "Go get her Romeo," she teased.

Peter's face blushed, "What!?" He whispered, glancing back, seeing if MJ didn't overhear their conversation. Ironically, MJ looked over at the same time and flashed a little, cute smile his way before another row of french fries hit him in the face. It even got into his glasses.

"That's a five-pointer!" Howled Flashed.

Kong rolled her eyes, "Nuh-uh, I'd give it a four," he said, holding up four fingers. Flash glared at his large buddy as they disputed the scores.

The food court was rolling with laughter from other teenagers as Peter sank low into his seat-humiliated.

Nova glared at the two as she got up from her seat, "You know what, instead of wasting your food. How about you shove it, Morons!"

"Nova," Peter hissed as he sank behind his book, "Don't interrogate them…"

"Why?" Nova huffed, "They've been messing with us since first grade and never stopped!"

"And picking a fight with them will not shovel the solution," he pleaded, as he didn't like seeing her hurt from their last fight.

For years, Thompson has been a thorn in Parker's side. If it's not the son, it's also the parents' problems for May and Ben, with lawsuits if their precious boy got hurt in any way.

Nova grit her teeth before taking her seat back down with a grunt, "Fine," she huffed as she went back glued to her phone once more. "It's just so unfair, he gets away with everything he does without consequences."

Peter sighed, "I know, but what can we do? We don't have the body strength to-"

WHAM!!

"Slam it home, King Kong!!" Cheered Flash, and he patted the fattest guy in the mall as he cheered.

"GOOOOOAL!!" The people around them rolled with laughter once again.

Peter was covered with taco toppings all over him, including Nova receiving the after impact, it even got on the screen of her device. She clutched her teeth, "Okay, that's it!" She quickly stood up again. Seeing the mood change from Kong's face to fear when they made eye contact. The rush of familiar adrillion ran through her veins once again.

As she was about to charge, she felt a hand hold her back, "Calm down Nova," said a smooth raspy voice, "No point raising my insurance any higher with medical bills," she froze and turned around to the older gentleman.

"Uncle Ben?" they both gasped, "What are you doing here?"

Peter quickly tries to brush the taco filling off himself.

The old man chuckled, "I needed some pants, so I bought some," he held up a plastic bag with an Eagle symbol on it, "And I'm glad I did," he raised an eyebrow at Nova. She gulped and turned her attention back at Flash and Kong, who were making faces at her as they made their way out of the food court. Damn, she thought as she watched her only chance to possibly make them stop their bullying once and for all.

She could feel Ben pulling her by wrapping his arm around her in a hug, "Hey, isn't that Mary Jane over there?" He asked, pulling Nova's attention in another direction.

Nova noticed that MJ was by herself this time, where did Liz go?

Uncle Ben called the redhead over, "Mary, Mary Jane, get over here," she approached them.

Peter's body stiffened up when she came nearer.

"Why are you hanging by yourself?" Ben asked with his usual warm smile, "You should be hanging out with my kids, especially Peter there,"

Peter's face reddened, "Uncle Ben..." he groans, hiding his face behind his large book that was also covered with tacos splatter.

"Oh come on Peter," the old man nudged his blushing awkward nephew, "You two are working on one of those science chamazoot doohickey projects, aren't you?" He winked.

MJ giggled, "Yeah, and it's going to be the best thing ever made!"

That's right, nova almost forgot they were partners for a science project together.

"Really now," Uncle Ben said interested, "and how about you Nova? Where is Harry?" his attention went to his adopted daughter.

Nova scuffed, "Somewhere doing something," she shrugged. They all take the same chemistry class and Nova didn't have the strong intelligence to be in it like Peter and MJ. But it was also the same with Harry, and they were just winging it, and she was hoping Peter would lend her a hand or her partner would get some ideas from his father, Norman Osborn, who is a professional scientist. Oddly, his father didn't want anyone to come over to his home for how Harry puts it, "He is making something Big for the future," that might change man kind to a better environment. Even though, Norman didn't seem like a good man when she first met him. Same with the older Osborn, he gave her or any woman the creeps being in the same room with that man. It was his eyes that make you feel like you were being watched and "studied".

Ben patted her shoulder, "It is okay, hey, let's head home, and we'll pick up a pizza on the way. Like to join us, MJ?"