Lovers Rock

Chapter 2

Olivia stood in her kitchen making a small snack before returning to her homework.

"Can I have some?" Jackie asked as she ventured into the room.

"Of course Jackie," Olivia snickered at her stage. Jackie's hair was ratted, her clothing was messy, and she had dried saliva running down from her mouth. "How was the nap?"

"Good, but I have so much homework," She groaned elongating the o in so.

"Wanna switch?" Olivia asked, a look of begging on her face.

"No thanks," Jackie shook her head quickly.

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Olivia stood at Oscorp with Gwen waiting to tour a group of interns.

"I hope they're smart," Olivia said, a loud sigh leaving her mouth,

"Oh shush it," Gwen laughed as they grew closer to the group.

"Welcome to Oscorp! My names Gwen Stacy," She looked to Olivia to introduce herself.

"And I am Olivia Roberts," Olivia gave a small wave and a barely bigger smile. She was too busy observing the interns.

"We're seniors at Midtown Science, and also head interns to Doctor Connors, so we'll be with you for the duration of your visit," Gwen explained.

"Wherever we go, you go. That's the basic rule. Remember that, all will be fine. And if you forget that-" Olivia couldn't help but be distracted by the loud yells from downstairs.

"Tell them Rodrigo Guevara us here!" One man begged from downstairs.

Olivia shook her head, trying to contain her laughter.

"We'll I guess we don't need to tell you what happens if you forget. Shall we?" She turned to Gwen and they both led the group to their next destination.

"Come around this way,"

"Good afternoon, girls," Dr Connors greeted the two.

"Doctor Connors," They both said in unison.

"Welcome. My name is Dr. Curtis Connors. And yes in case you're wondering I'm a southpaw," Dr Connors said causing the group to laugh. "I'm not a cripple, I'm a scientist, and I'm the worlds foremost authority on herpetology. That's reptile for those of you who don't know. But like the Parkinson's patient who watches in horror as her body slowly betrays her, or the man with macular degeneration whose eyes grow dimmer each day, I long to fix myself. I want to create a world without weakness. Anyone care to venture a guess just how?"

Olivia barely payed attention. Instead her eyes wandered the crowd again, looking for familiar faces. As she looked through, a familiar voice brought her out of her dream world.

"Cross- species genetics," Peters voice startled the girl. She swore she didn't see his name on the list. She shot a quick look of confusion his way and found her way to Gwen's side.

They both searched for his name.

"Person gets Parkinson's when the brain cell that produce dopamine start to disappear," Peter explained further.