Electric Web (A Peter Parker Fanfiction)

Just Visiting (Part 16)

Warnings; MDNI 18+, Mentions of past torture, Mentions of past kidnapping, Mentions of getting electrocuted, Swearing, Mentions of being recorded, Mentions of using sex as a copping mechanism (Not w Peter yet, sorry folks), Mentions of having a FWB (Still not Peter yet I am so sorry please I promise they'll get together soon but I need TENSION), Inner Turmoil of Astoria grappling with her feelings about Peter, Description of anxiety, Each chapter will have it's own warnings!! I am not an ER nurse, so I did my best, but I'm not an expert. I am but a girl with google. If I missed anything, let me know!

W/C; 6.7K

I had spent most of the morning hanging out on the roof of our apartment building. Apparently, tenants aren't allowed up here, but it's far too easy to get to, and I can't stand being cooped up inside lately. It's nicer out here, my eyes closed as I feel the wind bowing through my hair, the sun warming my skin, the sounds of the city around me. 

I've been home for about a week and a half now, and what a goddamn week it's been.

MJ got my number while we were hanging out the other day with Nick and Peter, and she texted me after the outing to apologize for getting upset, and making sure we still have plans soon for a 'girls night', which, I'm not sure is actually going to happen, as much as I hope for it to. 

Peter told me after the four of us hung out that she is, in fact, not his girlfriend. Apparently, she said that because it was 'easier' and 'less awkward' than saying she was his ex. Which, makes sense, I guess. 

Honestly, I'm excited to hang out with MJ. I always hope more time with her will help me understand her better; Why she gets so upset at Peter for leaving, why she's so insistent on prying. I know other people can get frustrated with how closed off I am, and I'm sure if they knew the reason, they may understand. But, of course they can't know unless I stop being so closed off. 

I assume her situation is similar. She probably has a good reason for getting so upset, a good reason for wanting to know so many details. It's not un-kind to want to know more about a person, I just don't know how to open up like that, really. 

And, maybe if we become friends, I'll stop feeling so sick every time I see her and Peter together. 

My stomach grumbles, breakfast finally wearing off after sitting up here for who knows how long. I let my eyes open as I look back out over the city, the wind blowing my hair around still more comforting than I could've ever imagined it would be. I look over at my cup of coffee, sighing as I realize it's empty. Okay, I guess it's time to go back inside.

The windows are wide open while I stand in the kitchen, letting in the sun and the fresh air. I hum to myself as I put together a sandwich, trying to focus on the food rather than speculating and theorizing who Mason really is and ways I could find that information.

My brain needs a break for a moment.

I turn toward the kitchen island, yelping when I see something is right in front of me. I quickly realize it's Peter, still in his Spider-Man suit. I hadn't heard him slip in the window.

"Oh, Jeez," I put my hand on my chest, laughing as I try to calm myself down from being startled, my nerves shot and reacting more than they should be given the situation. "You scared me." I pass by him to sit on one of the stools at the little kitchen island, taking a bite of my sandwich. Pete doesn't say anything, just stares at me for a moment.

"Stori," He's cautious as he speaks, suddenly making me nervous. "Yuri called," He tails off, and my smile drops as I look up at him, placing my sandwich down on the plate as my appetite leaves my body.