Peter Parker One-Shots & Drabbles

Imagine Peter asking you for a second chance

Warning: Angsty, open-ended ending

You were fed up with Peter and your patience with him had run out. For the third time this week, he had managed to forget you had plans and you were reconsidering whether you could be in a relationship with him anymore. Ever since you found out Peter was Spider-Man a couple of months ago, you had been pretty understanding that he'd have to patrol to ensure the safety of Brooklyn while also being on call if the Avengers ever needed his help. You even forgave him a couple of times if he had to bail on a date halfway through because he got a call from Tony to meet him at the Avengers Facility.

When Peter started standing you up altogether without so much as a text message and neglecting to tell you what happened until you reminded him, you knew you had to draw the line somewhere. As much as you loved Peter, you know you deserved better than this, which is what led you to have a conversation with Peter at his place about his lack of communication and commitment to your relationship.

"(Name), I'm so sorry! I didn't mean to forget about our date last night. I swear it won't happen again!" Peter swore, grabbing your hands in his own.

You pulled them from Peter's grasp, ignoring the pained look on his face. He looked at you as if you had slapped him.

"You're always sorry, Peter." You sighed in frustration. "You promised me the last time this happened that it wouldn't happen again. And look where we are now."

"I know, I know. But I promise it wasn't on purpose. See, Mr. Stark and I had—"

"I don't care!" you raised your voice, causing Peter to flinch. "I don't want to hear your excuses. You've proved to me that you can't be both Spider-Man and devote time and energy to this relationship. It's not fair for me to ask you to choose between the two, so I'm going to make it easier for you. We're done, Peter."

Peter felt his blood run cold, his eyes boring into your back as you turned away from him. You couldn't bear to look him in the eye. You knew if you did, the resolve you had would immediately crumble and you'd forgive him on the spot.

"P-Please...Please don't do this, (Name)," Peter begged, his voice cracking. "I love you. I know I screwed up, but I don't want to lose you. I can't lose you. I...I'll do whatever it takes to fix this. Just give me a chance to fix this. Please..."

You had never heard Peter sound so desperate before, and you could tell he was doing his best to keep himself from crying. You on the other hand couldn't hold back the tears that streamed down your face as you listened to his voice and pleas. You wrapped your arms around yourself and exhaled a shaky breath. It was now up to you to decide whether you would follow through with this break-up with Peter or accept Peter's promise and risk further disappointment and frustration.