Beso | Miguel O'Hara

tasw vol. #3

𝚃𝚑𝚎 𝙰𝚖𝚊𝚣𝚒𝚗𝚐 𝚂𝚙𝚒𝚍𝚎𝚛-𝚆𝚘𝚖𝚊𝚗 𝚅𝚘𝚕𝚞𝚖𝚎 #𝟹

Pearl's eyes widen with wonder and anticipation as she steps into the Spider-Verse headquarters, her heart racing in her chest. The sprawling space unfolds before her, a mesmerizing fusion of advanced technology and eclectic decor. The walls, adorned with intricate maps and schematics, form a tapestry that showcases the vastness of the multiverse. Holographic displays flicker and dance with vibrant colors, casting a soft, ethereal glow that bathes the room in an otherworldly ambiance.

The air hums with a symphony of activity, the energy of countless heroes and heroines permeating the atmosphere. Their costumes, a vibrant tapestry of colors and designs, catch the eye at every turn. Pearl feels a surge of excitement and belonging, knowing that this is her new home—a place where she can continue her mission to restore balance to the multiverse.

But as she looks around, a hint of confusion creases her brow. Where is the Spider-Man who brought her here? She had expected him to be by her side, guiding her through the threshold of this extraordinary world. Yet, he remains absent, his presence conspicuous by its absence.

Unbeknownst to Pearl, Miguel is purposefully avoiding her. It didn't take long for his heightened senses to catch on to her unique scent, a scent that triggers an unparalleled response within him. As he inhales deeply, the intoxicating fragrance fills his nostrils, penetrating his every fiber. It is a delicate blend of wildflowers and electricity, an enchanting concoction that intertwines with the very essence of who she is.

Pearl's scent lingers in the air, elusive yet ever-present. It teases his senses, igniting a primal fire within him. With each breath, the intoxication intensifies, overwhelming his thoughts and captivating his focus. He finds himself unable to think of anything else but her, his mind consumed by the alluring essence that wafts through the headquarters.

It is a maddening paradox—Pearl's scent both tantalizes and tortures Miguel. It whispers promises of untold wonders, of a connection that transcends the boundaries of their separate worlds. But at the same time, it unsettles him, throwing him off balance and stirring unfamiliar desires within his being.

Miguel tries to push the captivating aroma to the recesses of his mind, to focus on his duties as Spider-Man, but it proves to be an impossible task. The scent dances around him, an invisible thread that binds them together, beckoning him to succumb to its allure. It becomes a constant presence, like an echo that refuses to fade, reminding him of Pearl's proximity, even when she is not in his line of sight.

Miguel is grumpy, that much is given. Very few know the truth about his haunted past. How he once had a family and tried to keep all that he lost... and how that all brought him to here and now. His cold heart in combination with his burning hot rage make him a somewhat irrational Spider-Person. His hefty knowledge and expansive technology give him a slight advantage... but none of which can fix what has been broken.

As he moves through the headquarters, Miguel's senses remain hyper-aware, hypersensitive to the faintest traces of her scent. It seeps into his every pore, flooding his senses with an intoxicating mix of floral sweetness and crackling energy. It is as if the very air has been infused with her essence, an invisible cloak that envelops him in a realm of heightened awareness.

Every encounter with her scent sends ripples of sensation coursing through his body. The gentlest breeze carries whispers of her presence, teasing his olfactory receptors with its elusive nature. It is a scent that defies definition, a symphony of notes that intertwine and harmonize in an intoxicating dance.

The wildflowers—their delicate petals kissed by sun and dew—breathe life into the fragrance, infusing it with the essence of untamed beauty and resilience. Their blooms, vibrant and free-spirited, mirror the captivating qualities he finds in Pearl herself. They speak of a soul unafraid to embrace the unknown, to venture into uncharted territories in pursuit of truth and justice.