❝When I think, I think of you, when I look, I want to look at you. I am crazy about you, even if it seems to become an obsession.❞
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The strength of Peter and Nicole's relationship is put to the test...
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︾ Two Hours Later
Nothing
Peter hasn't said anything over the last two hours.
The only thing persuading me that this was not a work of fiction, was the noisy bustle of cars from the streets below my window.
If you ask me, this is a really sad and lonely reality.
Mom and dad had to leave for work an hour earlier, but the hospital permitted Bliss to come to remain with me as a type of "therapy dog," and thankfully I don't have a room neighbor, so I don't have to worry about allergies.
She was fast asleep next to the long medical table near the bed, which housed the cold water and crackers that the staff had brought in a few minutes ago.
I was buried deep into the thick, warm covers, my phone in my hand, scrolling through Facebook.
I was about to like a post when a text from Erin appeared at the top of the screen
E: Peter is here at Oscorp with Harry's personal assistant
"what?" Confusion oozed from my tone as I sat up straight and hastily typed a response.
N: what do you mean?
E: I mean I just saw him walk in with Gwen and then he was led away by the assistant
E: I think her name is Felicia
As I looked up from the screen, a million things began to race through my mind.
So he couldn't answer my text, but he had time to meet with Gwen and go to Oscorp.
"Peter..." I sighed out while pulling up Gwen's contact
N: Were you with Peter just now?
a few seconds later she responded
G: Yeah, I saw him on the street while heading to Oscorp and then we just walked there together
N: Did you mention to him that I'm in the hospital? I've tried texting him and he hasn't come to see me since I've been here
G: Yup and he said that he knows you're in the hospital, and he did see your text but he wanted to go see Harry and then go see you
"This has to be a joke" I chuckled out dryly and tossed my phone to the end of the bed.
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Three Hours Later
When I looked up from the show I was watching on TV, there was a knock on the door, and in came Peter.
an arrangement of flowers and a card in his hands
Bliss's tail was wagging furiously, and he leaned down to pat her as he closed the door.
When I silenced the TV using the remote, he turned his gaze to me.
"Listen, I know you're upset, but I can explain," he said as he walked over to the side of the bed and placed the gifts on my lap.
"What do you mean, Peter? What took you so long to come visit me? Why didn't you reply to my message? OR, why was going to Oscorp more important?" My brow wrinkled and my arms folded over my chest.
His mouth twitched, releasing nothing but air.
"You do realize my parents want us to take a break, don't you?" My voice began to shake as tears welled up in my eyes.
"what?" he whispered
"Yup, since this is what my mom was most worried about when they found out about you, and you basically ignoring me for practically a day sealed the deal for them." He held my hands in his, and his eyes became glossy.
"There's no reason for why it took me so long to come visit you, and I was stupid for going to see Harry before you but... but..." he trailed off, unsure of what to say.
"You're trembling," I said quietly, rubbing my fingers over his knuckles.
"I can't help myself," he said, returning his attention to the covers.
"Listen, Harry is dying," he said as I shook my head in disbelief.
"Harry Osborn?" I asked, and he nodded.
"and he thinks the only thing that's going to save his life is my blood, spiderman's blood, and as far as I know, if I give it to him, it could kill him," he said quietly, and I agreed.
He paused for a bit before speaking again.
"But I think that your parents are right," he said with a strong nod.
"It's my responsibility to rescue people, but I couldn't save the one person who means the most to me... and, to be honest, I don't believe I'll ever be able to forgive myself for that." He had a sorrowful expression on his face, and I just stared at him, unable to say anything.
"I came to check on you and also to say goodbye..." He bent down and gently kissed my knuckles after wiping my tears away.
"But just know that I love you and nothing will ever change that..." tears rushed down his cheeks.
"I love you too," I said with a sniffle.
He didn't respond, simply nodded and walked out the door without looking back.
My world fell to rubble as soon as I heard the door close; I now have to adjust to life without him, and I'm afraid that wound will be too big to heal
