Unexpected Aquaintences - Peter Parker AU X Reader

Part 3

"MJ, please just tell me what happened," You begged.

She sighed, putting her head in her hands before looking up at you, "We dated during sophomore year," MJ finally confessed. "It was all good until he got this internship with Tony Stark. He started ignoring me and when we actually talked, he was super cocky and rude towards me and all his friends. Then he started flirting with other girls so I called it quits. Now he's a total dick towards everyone."

You stood there in complete shock, your mind trying to comprehend what she just told you.

"I'm just trying to save you from the heartbreak he's going to cause to you," MJ said softly, adjusting the bag on her shoulders. You couldn't really say anything and MJ knew that she couldn't really do anything more to sway your opinion on Peter. "Do whatever you want but don't say I never told you so," MJ said, walking passed you and exited the bathroom.

Everything alright? I can take you home if you don't feel too good :(

You stared at the text from Peter, trying to figure out if it was worth it. You didn't want to believe anything MJ was telling you but part of your brain was saying that, yes, she was right. She knew from experience. At least that's what she wanted you to believe.

You shook your head, deciding that you weren't going to listen to MJ. He's not that kind of guy, he just isn't, you told yourself as you left the bathroom.

As you walked back into the cafe, you noticed that MJ was nowhere to be found. Peter on the other hand was still sat in his original spot. He whipped his head up when he saw you out the corner of his eye, his eyebrows drawn together in concern.

"Is everything okay?" He asked softly, his eyes never leaving you as you sat down across him.

You gave him a small forced smile, "Yeah, it's fine," You reassured Peter. You really didn't want to ask him about any of this, considering that fact that he lied to you about his previous relationship with MJ. Although he did lie, you really didn't blame him and maybe you should've, but you didn't push it. After all, you did just meet this kid today, you didn't want to jump to conclusions.

"You sure?" Peter asked, reaching towards your hand and taking it in his own.

You felt your stomach do flips as he softly took your hand, "Peter, I'm fine," You said, smiling at him, trying to hide the redness of your cheeks.

He smiled back at you, letting go of your hand, "Why don't I drive you home? We can work on the project later," Peter said, getting up from his seat and grabbing his things.

The drive home was pleasant, the two of you cracking bad science jokes the second you learned your shared love for them. This continued all week, Peter walking to to your first hour, greeting you in the hallways, and sitting next to you in chemistry.

MJ on the other hand was beyond mad. She ignored you in English and basically kicked you out of the lunch table. Thankfully Peter was there. He was quick to invite you to his lunch table that consisted of Flash and a few other popular girls and guys, everyone welcoming you kindly.

The more you sat with them the more you realized Peter was basically in charge of everything. Everyone asked his advice and if he didn't approve they always listened. The fact that Peter had invited you to sit with them automatically made you a bit more respected than anyone else. Over the course of the week you two had gotten close, almost inseparable.

At school, the two of you acted as close friends but anywhere else, people could easily mistake you two as a couple. He was super touchy out in public, always needing to have a hand on you whether it be by holding your hand or having his arm looped around your waist or shoulders, Peter was just always touching you. And you didn't mind it one bit.