THE HOLLAND BOYS AND HARRISON OSTERFIELD IMAGINES

Damsel in Distress + Peter Parker

Written by: @/toms-accent

Summary: Peter becomes concerned for your safety after Vulture recognizes his identity after Homecoming. Even though he’s in jail, Peter is convinced that his only way to protect you is to break your heart. Until he realizes that you were never a princess in need of saving in the first place.

Warnings: HEARTBREAK, slight swearing but there is fluff.

Words: 2,281(Woahhhhh that’s kinda long…)

Peter was practically losing his mind. The days following the Homecoming dance were nothing but spectacular, Tony Stark had finally gave him a spot on the Avengers and Peter was ecstatic. That week went by in a blur, his mind was clouded with happiness, but nothing could amount to how he felt when you smiled at him. Your bright face lit up when you saw him, only for your eyes to fill with concern as you examined his injuries from his latest patrol.

Peter had been avoiding you since Homecoming. He knew that with his identity no longer kept from a villain who definitely wanted him dead, could mean your life on the line as well as his. He couldn’t stand having your blood on his hands, or anyone else for that matter, but he didn’t know what else to do than to just keep his distance from you. He loved you, more than you would everknow, or he could admit…You being put in danger for the sake of a relationship together was not enough to risk your life.

“Peter, what happened to you?” Your hand flew up to his face when you met him in the hallway; your fingers lightly touched the purple bruises on his skin, your thumb smoothing over a cut on his bottom lip. He took your hand in his and smiled softly at you, only wincing slightly at the small shot of pain that was sent to his heart. His brown eyes softened when he met (y/e/c) ones and leaned in slightly to kiss your forehead.

“I’m fine, (y/n). Flash just uh-um, he took a few good hits on me.” You furrowed your eyebrows, not fully believing him. “Is that why you didn’t meet me for coffee yesterday afternoon, you were busy with Flash?” You took your hand from his, looking him dead in the eye, “You know, I can let some things slide, but that’s the third time, Peter. I’m starting to think that you don’t even like me anymore.” 

Peter’s eyes widened at how quickly the conversation turned, almost giving him mental whiplash. He looked at you as you began to walk away from him. His heart aching at he distance being put between the two of you, both physically and emotionally. He knew what was coming, he just couldn’t face it. You were his princess, and he didn’t want to lose you like this…But to keep you safe, he would do anything. 

The next day you sat in the cafeteria with your head full of questions and doubts as you expressed your concerns to Michelle.

“I don’t know what’s wrong with him. In our relationship, we’ve only ever gone on two dates. TWO! Aren’t we supposed to, I don’t know, be at least kissing by now?” You questioned MJ as the two of you sat down the table from Peter and Ned. The two were conversing themselves, almost having the same discussion, Ned looking over at your every so often with pity in his eyes. MJ peered from over the top of her book, smirking at you smugly as she chuckled.

“You guys haven’t kissed yet?” She let out a quick breath of a laugh before returning to her book, not catching your blush as you push a piece of (y/h/c) hair behind your ear. You stumbled on your words, looking towards Peter briefly before returning your eyes to the table in front of you, “U-um. U-u-uh, I have-I haven’t had my first kiss yet.” You sat up a little straighter, not entirely making eye contact with the girl in front of you. MJ did a double take before she put down her book quickly. 

“Woah, wait. Dude, you haven’t had your first kiss yet? Even I’ve had mine, and I’m me.” She looked at me in disbelief before she continued, “But you’re you, I mean look at you, you’re beautiful!” You only blush as your best friend complimented you. You shook your head lightly, avoiding the conversation and moving back towards Peter.