Home Is Where The Heart Is (Peter Parker)

[2] Trio Teamwork

I get ready for the party. I straighten my long, dark brown hair and curl the bangs. Then I pull on a black crop top, leggings and a blue and green flannel. My phone buzzes, it's Peter. He's here. I run out of the bathroom, tell Happy goodbye and dart to the elevator. I get outside and spot May's car and jump in. Ned is already in the car. Thirty minutes later we sit in front of Liz's house.

"House party in the suburbs. Oh, I remember these. Kind of jealous." May says, reminiscing.

"It'll be a night to remember." Ned says.

"Ned, some hats wear men. You wear that hat."

"Yeah it gives me confidence."

I laugh at him.

I look over to Peter, as he stares out the window.

"This is a mistake" He mumbles and looks to May "Hey, let's just go home."

"Oh, Peter. I know. I know it's really hard trying to fit in with all the changes your body's going through. It's flowering now." She encourages patting him on the arm.

Ned and I make eye contact and try not to laugh. Peter drops his head and chuckles.

"Uh-huh." He sighs.

"He's so stressed out lately" May says looking into the backseat at Ned and me.

"What helps with stress is going to a party. We should go to the party." Ned says, pointing out to Liz's house.

"Exactly. What he said." I say in agreement.

"Yeah, let's do it. Yeah. I'm gonna go. I'm gonna go." Peter says, pumping himself. Peter climbs out of the car. Before he closes the car door, May leans over "Peter. Have fun." May says with an encouraging smile.

"I will." Peter nods.

"Bye May!" We yell, waving at her as she drives away.

"Dude, you have the suit, right?" Ned asks, turning to Peter as the three of us approach the house. Peter pulls his sleeve up, showing a glimpse of the suit under it. "Yeah." He whispers, looking around to make sure he wasn't seen. "This is going to change our lives." Ned squeals, clapping his hands together.

As we're walking up to the door, Peter's hand brushes mine. I pull my hand away as he pulls his away. The door opens and we enter the crowded the house and we look around anxiously. We spot Flash running the DJ station.

"Okay. We're gonna have Spider-Man swing in, say you guys are tight, and then I get a fist bump or one of those half bro-hugs." Ned instructs, going over the plan they had discussed earlier.

"And I get a high five." I add, breaking in. We are interrupted by voice to out right. "I can't believe you guys are at this lame party." MJ says smearing peanut butter on a slice of bread.

"But... you're here too?" Ned replies, confused.

MJ raises an eyebrow and cocks her head to the side, "Am I?" she says and walks away. I giggle while Peter and Ned stare after her perplexed.

Peter's eyes go wide as Liz comes down the stairs and towards us. "Oh my gosh! You guys made it! Cool hat Ned!"

"Hey Liz." I say with a small smile and a half wave.

"Hi Liz" The boys say.

"I'm so happy you guys came. There's pizza and drinks. Help yourself." Liz continues.

"What a great party." Peter stutters gesturing towards the living room.

"Thanks." Liz replies shyly. That's when it hits me. She likes him too. My heart sank a little.