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Chapter 12:

~Peter's POV~

           Something was very wrong with her. She was acting strange ever since I saved her from the train. Was it something I said? Did my breath stink? I don't know but he uneasy feeling doesn't leave. I should go check on her, maybe. It is around 4 in the morning though. Hopes she is asleep at her place.

      Once again I was wrong, Sage is no where to be found as I pear through her window. Luka lays in front of the door watching it, waiting for her arrival. I gotta find her. Something could have happened to her. Maybe Chance did something. I swing all over looking around for her. Eventually I spot her laying in the mud by some graves.

        Mud splashes on me when I drop down in front of her. It appears that she is sleeping, but why here? Who's graves are these? Then I read the stone that they share. Oh no, these graves belong to her parents. This is what she meant when she said they disappeared.

        Her cheeks are tear stained and her clothes are covered in wet dirt. They seemed to absorb the rain drops making her shiver. She will freeze out here if I don't get her some place warm and soon.

        Her apartment is too far from here, by the time I get her there she will be a block of ice. Looks like I'm taking her back to my place. Carefully I pick her up, Sage's eyes just barely open as she wraps her arms around me. She must really trust me since she barely knows who I am. I hold her waist tightly as we swing through the buildings.

      Together we swing through my window landing on the hard floor. She must be totally exhausted since she didn't even open her eyes. Slowly I make my way over to the bed and put her down. Quickly I take off my suit and throw on some shorts. Then I make my way back over to her and remove her jacket and shoes. I place a blanket over her and walk to the couch.

       There is nothing good on for late night television. I have been sitting here for about an hour just in case she woke up. Guess it was a good idea that I did. Sage starts to stir in her sleep, this is my chance  to go check in her. Slowly her eyes flutter open and look at me.

"Peter" she questions, "where am I? How did I get here?" "Our um mutual friend found you and brought you here. You're in my apartment." I gotta go, I need to check on Luka." "You are not going anywhere" I say sternly, "look Sage you are completely exhausted. Stay here and rest, I will go check on him." She gives me a grateful look as she nods. "The key is in my pocket on my coat."

~time skip~

My shoes squeak as I enter my apartment. I watch droplets of water dripping from now dangling strands of hair on my forehead. Sage seems to have migrated from the bed to the couch. "He's doing just fine Sage" I say interrupting her channel surfing.

     "Thank you so much Peter" she says as I sit next to her. "Anything good on?" "Not a thing, sorry about that. I it bored sitting in bed." "Hey mi casa su casa"(in pretty sure I typed that wrong, sorry not trying to upset anyone.)  She just seems to smile and continue flipping through channels.

     Eventually we get stuck watching some sappy romance movie. I'll be honest they are not terrible movies it's just, I don't feel comfortable watching it with Sage in the room. I don't really know how to act around her and these movies don't help. "Hey Pete, do you mind if I use your shower? I feel kinda gross in these clothes." "Oh of course, just go into my room and it's to the right. I'll grab a towel and wash your clothes."

     "Thank you so much Pete!" Before I know it her arms are wrapped tightly around my neck. She gets up and runs to the bathroom while I let out a small chuckle as I grab a towel. Gently I knock on the door for her to open it just slightly. Her eyes are the only thing that peeks around but I do catch a glimpse of her in the mirror. I immediately start to blush. "H-here is your towel. I will start washing your clothes if you would like." "Oh yeah."

       I look away as she picks up her muddy clothes. We make a trade and close the door, listening to the water rain from the shower head as the blush begins to fade. God seeing her just by mistake gave me a mixture of emotions. I care about that girl so much, and to see the scars coating parts of her body killed me.

      I want her, god I feel like I need her but I can't have her. I'll never have her because of that dick. On top of that she will be in danger if I were to be with her, I'm Spider-Man and my enemies will come after her to hurt me. There is no way I could ever let that happen.

    Suddenly I hear the water shut off and the sound of wet feet pad against the floor. "Hey umm Pete?" "Yeah" is all I manage to say as I turn around. She stood in just a towel that I could see. Water dripped from her hair to the floor as she shivered. "I um sorta don't have clothes to sleep in" "Oh!" I stand and walk swiftly to my dresser. I pull out one of me T-shirts and hand it to her. "Thanks" she says as she scurries back to the bathroom.

     A few minutes later she reappears, joining me on the couch. The same movie seems to still be playing. "Ugh love sucks" she blurts out. I smile and look at her, "what do you mean?" "Well look at them, that never happens in real life." "Yeah you got a point" I say as I look at her.

       The silence is a comfortable one as we sit. As she watches the movie I notice that she is holding her pink lip between her teeth. "What are you thinking about" she interrupts my focus. "Umm nothing." Sage just rolls her eyes and playfully punches my arm.

     Honestly I was thinking about her lips and how they would feel in mine. "Peter can I tell you something?" "Of course" I say as I turn to face her. "It's just... I have these feelings for this guy and I think he feels the same about me but I'm not really sure." "He would be a complete moron not to feel the same about you. What does he look like?" "He has amazingly soft wavy brown hair. God and his eyes are like melted chocolate, he is super smart, he also had this amazing personality. More importantly he is the best friend I have always wanted."

     "He sounds like a great guy" I say as sadness sets in. "That guy is you Peter." Those words are a beautiful song playing in my ears. With out hesitation I lean in and press my lips on hers. To my astonishment she kisses back. It feels so good. I can't stop.

      Sage climbs on my lap without breaking the kiss. My hands snake up her bare legs finding her hips. My fingers grip her soft skin as she fiddled with my shirt. As if it were magic my shirt is gone and I'm laying her on my bed. "God you're so beautiful" I say as I remove her shirt. She just giggles and kisses me again. I can't believe I'm actually doing this.