Ultimate Spider-Man: My Iron Heart

Chapter 16: Ruined Date

(Also, this is my OC Aria. Made her myself)

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I went through the day as best as I could with my mind racing on an endless loop like a NASCAR track. So many things were on my mind. My training and if I was gonna keep up with it with the help of the heroes, the note Tony found for me and if I should give it to Danny or Iron Fist since now I like two guys, my still shocking news on my new father and relationship with Doctor Doom, and now that Harry Osborn probably has a crush on me. But how could I tell him no? How can I let him down easily? I like Danny, but I also like Iron Fist. But how on earth am I ever gonna make it work with a hero? And what if Harry doesn't actually like me in that way? Maybe it's all in my head.

Yeah, that's it. It's all in my head. I'll go over to his penthouse, hang out with him like he said and hopefully that'll be the end of that.

Man... what an exhausting day. And it didn't help that Peter nor the others were here. That made my day even more hectic.

With a heavy sigh I packed up my things and stood up, leaving the classroom once the final bell of the day rang out loud. I groaned as I made my way to my locker and grabbed my stuff.

I then closed the metal door and turned to walk away but not before bumping into someone like the clumsy fool that I am.

"Oh, I-I'm sorry. I didn't see where I was- MJ?" I stuttered out but once I caught my footing I looked up to see I ran into the familiar red head girl.

"Oh, hey. Ari, right? We haven't really had the chance to actually meet before. Unless you count the time that you almost fell off of Oscorp building when Harry threw that party and that strange symbiote monster ruined it." She lightly chuckled, seeming to recall the memory of our first encounter.

"Yeah... I remember that." I muttered as I blushed. I also remember a certain hero was practically naked too which made me giggle at the thought. How could I ever forget that day.

"So, how have you been?" She suddenly asked.

I shook myself out of my memories when she asked. I hesitated for a moment cause I didn't know what to say. What do I tell her? That I'm secretly training with Spider-Man and the other heroes because I now have powers and I'm also the daughter of a most wanted villain?

"Uhh... great. I'm doing great." I lied right through my wide smile.

"Good to know. Hey, any up coming plans? Cause if you'd like we could hang out someday? I do need some help on searching for a good story to write." She said.

"Yeah... maybe someday. But hey, can I ask you something?..." I asked as I rubbed my arm nervously.

"Sure. Shoot away." She smiled.

"Uh... how can you tell if a guy... likes you?" I stuttered out which made her eyes go wide.

"I'm not really sure. But one thing I do know is that if a guy likes you he'll try everything he can to make you laugh and smile. His demeanor will also change and he might act all flustered. Just depends on the type of guy. Why do you ask? Did someone ask you out?"

"I don't know... but I think... Harry-"

"Whoa whoa whoa, wait. Harry? He asked you out?" She interrupted me with a shocked expression on her face.

"I'm not sure if he asked me out. More like... asked to hang out. Look, I just wanna make sure I know what I'm getting into. Harry is a sweet guy and all, but if this is really what I think it is... I can't do it. I... like someone else. And considering his father's relationship with... my 'father'... I'm not so sure..." I sighed as I let out my true feelings on the matter. And I couldn't let the others know that Carlos is not actually my father. So I'll have to keep it the same. Gross.