I folded the paper and smoothed out all the edges to get a perfect paper airplane. I repeated the process to get about seven planes. Walking over to my window, I opened it and stepped onto the fire escape. I held up the planes one by one, and let th...
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"And I gotta convince myself I don't want it, even though I do. You could break my heart in two, but when it heals-- it beats for you."
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Paisley's POV
It has been a couple of weeks since Peter last visited me in my room. He was giving me time, and I appreciated that. The presentation went by easily, and other than that, he let me be.
I was back to, or as close as I had been, the way I was before everything happened. I spent a lot of my time thinking everything from his point of view, and I was beginning to understand. I hadn't talked to him yet, but I knew I had to soon.
I was currently with Ella, who was freaking out because she was about to introduce me (officially) to Jace. He had asked her to be his girlfriend a couple nights before, and she definitely came over to start screaming.
I hadn't told her about Peter, or anything... because really, I couldn't. It was his secret to tell, and I finally realized that.
I just laughed as she was throwing a fit on my bed. "El, everything will be fine. Worse comes to worse, he will think I'm just really awkward." I chuckled.
"B-but, my boyfriend and best friend have to get along." She pouted. Ella continued to express her worry as I walked to my window. I started my paper airplanes again. I lifted a couple planes, each with a message inside. Today they were scripted with 'There is always some madness in love. But there is also always some reason in madness.' It was obvious who I was talking about.
I let them fly, before turning back to Ella. "Every thing will be okay." I smiled
A buzz sounded from Ella's phone and then she was screeching. "He's here!" I laughed as she dragged me out of the apartment. Jace was taking us to have ice cream at a little diner further in Queens.
We made it outside and Jace immediately pulled Ella in a kiss, effectively shutting her up. I just watched with a smile and my hands in my pockets. She was happy, so I was happy.
Ella immediately straightened up, probably remembering that I was still with her. Jace got the notion and turned to face me. "Hi Paisley, I'm Jace." He smiled sticking out his hand. Ella was biting her lip in nervousness and I couldn't help but laugh.
"Hi Jace," I smiled. "You guys are really cute and all, but please refrain from sucking each other's faces in front of me. It's a little awkward." I laughed.
Ella immediately turned red, and Jace nodded sheepishly. This caused me to just laugh harder at their embarrassment.
"Let's go." Ella squeaked. We headed in the car and drove off.
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We were driving back to my apartment, all jamming out to the radio. To Ella's relief, everything went well. We were all singing (sounding like dying cats) before Ella cut the radio off with a gasp. "Pull over." She urgently said to Jace. He immediately stopped the car before asking what was wrong.
She just pointed to the bridge that crosses the lake. I followed her gaze and my jaw dropped open. I quickly stepped out of the car in awe as I stared at the message.
I LOVE YOU.
The words were written in large intertwined web on the side of the bridge. Around the words, it seemed to have hundreds of paper planes stuck in the webs. With that I immediately bolted down the sidewalk.
I had to see him. I had to see Peter.
I ran down the streets of New York, before quickly sliding into the subway. The ride seemed to go on forever before I finally got to the stop. I jumped out of the doors and ran up the stairs. I breathing was ragged and my muscles were sore as I finally got to Peter's apartment.
I stood in front of the door with my hands on my knees, trying to calm my heart rate. I stood up and quickly knocked on the door. May pulled it open in surprise.
"Paisley? It's been awhile. How are you?" She asked.
"I'm doing good," I smiled. "Is Peter here?"
May just seemed to smile knowingly before shaking her head. My heart sunk.
"He's waiting for you at your apartment. He was so nervous about his web creation, he was scared you would be mad."
My jaw dropped.
"You know?!" I asked dumbfounded. She just nodded with a smile.
"I caught him sneaking in one night while taking his mask off. I was so mad." She chuckled. "Anyway, would you like a ride?" I just nodded and she grabbed her keys.
The ride home had me very anxious. It was dark out now, causing me to panic. What if he left? What if he thought that I was ignoring him? May seemed to sense my turmoil and she lovingly patted my knee.
"Everything will be okay."
"Thanks. This is it." I smiled as she pulled up in front of my apartment. Without a second thought I leaped out of the car and headed in the building. I hurried into the elevator and aggressively pushed the elevator button. The doors closed and I was on my way up.
I finally got to my floor and took a deep breath. I put my key in the door and headed in. My bedroom door was closed, but the light was shining from the cracks. I dropped my keys on the counter and sped to the door.
I threw the door open and my heart burst. Peter was in his suit with his mask off, pacing around the room, and tightly holding a bouquet of wilting flowers. He must have not payed attention to me coming in.
"Peter." I breathed. His head shot up to see me and he froze. He gulped as he dropped the flowers.
"D-did you s-see it?" He questioned nervously. I nodded as I stood in the doorway, frozen as well. He took a deep breath before starting to talk again.
"I... I know that I said I would give you time,... but... I just had to tell you that I love you and--" He started to ramble. I quickly walked to him, grabbed the front of his suit, and smashed my lips on his. I've had enough time.
He responded immediately, and wrapped his arms around my waist. My hands let go of his suit and wrapped around the back of his neck, gently running my fingers through his hair. Peter paused and suddenly leaned back.
"Wait... does this mean--" He started to ask but I cut him off.
"I love you, too." I whispered breathlessly. He looked at me in awe.
"Say it again." Peter whispered.
"I love you."
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