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Last period there was the debate team meeting. Liz was questioning the team while Peter was talking to the teacher about nationals.

"You've never been in the same room as Tony Stark." Flash said to him.

"Shut up, Flash." I said.

"Wait, what's happening?" Cindy said.

"Peter's not going to Washington." Lia said.

"No. No, no, no."

"Why not?" Abraham asked.

"Really? Right before nationals?" Liz asked him.

"He already quit marching band and robotics lab." I said and everyone turned to look at me. "What? I know stuff."

"Ames, can you go in for him?" Liz asked me.

"I can't go to Washington."

"Why not?"

"Because I can't."

"Then, Flash, you're in for Peter."

"I don't know. I gotta check my calendar first. I got a hot date with Black Widow coming up."

I choked. "That is false." Abraham said.

"I agree." I said.

"Shut up, Amelia."

"You shut up!"

The bell rang. "See you guys." Peter said.

"Hey, wait up." I said, walking after him. "Have you like told anyone about us?"

"Except May and Ned, no, not really. Why?"

"I don't know. Catch myself lying earlier."

"Why?"

"I don't know. A habit."

"Why did you lie, Amelia?"

"I don't know! I just did."

"Whatever." He looked around and then jumped above the fence.

"Peter, come on!" I sighed.

I sat on the bed when dad came up with food. "Hey, kiddo."

"Hey. I'm not hungry."

"You gotta eat."

"I don't know what to do, dad."

"What's wrong?"

"I just feel angry all the time. And last time I got angry I almost killed you. And when I'm not angry, I'm sad, and I can't do it."

"Your powers?"

"I need somehow to control it. I don't wanna kill anyone."

"You won't."

"But what if I will."

"Look, tomorrow come by. We'll test it, okay?"

"Yeah okay."

"Now eat." He kissed me on the forehead and left.

I looked at the plate. Sandwich with cheese. I'm not hungry. I haven't eaten all day. But I'm not hungry.

I picked up the phone and dialed Wanda's number. "Hey, it's me. Wherever you are, I hope you're safe. I hope you're with Vis. Wanted to let you know, I'm gonna learn how to control my powers. I miss you. Okay, bye."

I hung up.

I looked at the food again. I grabbed it and tossed everything to the bin.

I have to make it right with Peter.