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It had been a few years since Peter, Morgan, MJ, Harley, Ned, and Wade had graduated high school. Now, as second-year college students, they had settled into the rhythm of campus life. But the transition hadn’t been entirely smooth—especially with the arrival of two new siblings who quickly earned a reputation for bullying anyone who crossed their path.

Peter and his friends were familiar with the typical pressures of college life, but these two were something else. The brother, Jason, had a knack for making their lives miserable. He constantly singled out Peter, Ned, Harley, and Wade, often dragging them into humiliating tasks under the guise of “ragging.” They had yet to retaliate, knowing that if they did, they’d risk revealing more about their backgrounds than they wanted to.

For Morgan, however, things were more complicated. Jason’s sister, Rachel, had her own twisted sense of power. She especially seemed to take pleasure in picking on Morgan, sensing a hint of vulnerability. MJ, always protective of Morgan, tried her best to shield her, but Rachel’s taunts and pranks only intensified.

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Scene: College Courtyard

Peter, Ned, Harley, and Wade sat under a tree, talking about a new project they’d been assigned when Jason strolled up, a smug grin on his face.

“Look who we have here, the so-called smart guys,” Jason sneered. “Think you’re too good to join the rest of us for some ‘fun’ activities?”

Peter sighed, trying to stay calm. He knew that Jason was baiting him, and as much as his Spidey senses urged him to put the bully in his place, he didn’t want to draw attention. But that didn’t stop Jason from pressing further.

“Tell you what, Parker. Since you’re the brains of the group, you can start by cleaning the lab for us tonight. You and your friends,” Jason taunted, pointing at them. “Or do I need to remind you what happens to kids who don’t play along?”

Harley’s fists clenched, and Wade glared, but Peter placed a hand on Wade’s shoulder. "Fine," he said calmly, though his patience was wearing thin. "We'll do it."

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Scene: The Library

Meanwhile, Rachel had cornered Morgan and MJ in the library. Morgan tried to focus on her book, ignoring Rachel’s mocking comments about her style, her interests, and her “quiet” demeanor. But Rachel was relentless.

“Hey, Stark. Think your money can buy you out of everything?” Rachel taunted, though she had no idea of Morgan’s actual connection to Tony Stark. To her, it was just a convenient jab. “Or maybe you think your friend here will protect you?”

Morgan, usually soft-spoken, felt her face flush with anger. Before she could respond, MJ stepped forward, her voice steady but cold.

“Leave her alone, Rachel. She’s done nothing to you.”

Rachel laughed, clearly amused. “Or what, MJ? You’ll stop me? I’d love to see you try.” She pushed a book off the table, scattering Morgan’s notes across the floor.

Morgan’s hands shook as she picked up her things, but MJ gently touched her arm, helping her. “It’s okay, Morgan. Let’s go.”

As they walked out, MJ leaned closer. “We’re telling Peter about this.”

Morgan shook her head. “I don’t want him to worry, MJ. He has enough on his plate with Jason.”

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Scene: Dorms That Evening

Back in their dorms, Peter noticed MJ’s concerned expression. “What’s wrong?”

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