• Perfect Strangers •

Chapter Two

Michelle's PoV

Peters been acting strange for the past few days, in fact since I was involved in that fire he's been avoiding me constantly, throwing Ned in his place instead which isn't a big help since he seems to know everything about Spider-Man. I don't know what my obsession is with wanting to know who this spider-guy is but it's like I'm being drawn into it.

Luckily I'll be able to get more intel on him as I'm going to surprise Peter with a little visit on 'studying for the science test tomorrow'

Peters PoV

Clipping my web-shooters to my wrists casually, I lift them up pointing at the wall of the kitchen "Seem to be working." I murmur, hearing a knock at the door it opens unexpectedly revealing Michelle, quickly moving my arms behind my back as she walks in skeptically, her eyes scanning me curiously as she walks towards me "what you doing Peter?" She asks, furrowing my brows I look over to the kettle "making tea! What are you doing here Michelle?" I ask swerving her constant pokes and prods as she looks over me "Surprise study. Sorry for barging in nerd" she hums, shrugging I tuck my hands into my pockets quickly, my jumper covering the web-shooters I gesture to the bathroom "we'll get studying soon, just, I don't know make yourself a drink or something?" I say as I disappear into the toilet.

Michelle's PoV

Looking around at his fancy apartment, I look at a photo of him and his aunt smiling brightly, before walking towards his room, I go to open the door but stop as I spot a small piece of artificially made web hanging from the doorknob, leaning closer I wrap it around my index finger curiously before hearing the click of the bathroom door I walk over to the kettle casually but quickly, pouring myself a coffee into my own brought mug 'why does Peter have Spider-Man's web... wait.. it couldn't be.'

Peters PoV

"Right So is there anything particular you wanted help on in the test?" I ask as I exit the bathroom, my hands still wet with the water I had washed them with "Uh, Chemistry.. ionic bonding?" She asks almost unsure with the question I had just asked her, as I begin explaining ionic bonding I attempt to ignore the stares she giving me as she scans my facial features "is something on my face?" I ask as I raise my hand to my cheek I attempt to wipe something off of it, unaware that there
Isn't anything on my face "no. Your just a dork." She replies before looking back to her book I tilt my head slightly "Thanks?" I reply, my voice hinting at confusion nonetheless.

After we had finished studying I had waved her goodbye watching her disappear into the midst of queens, the night she filling the area as I practically jump into my Spider-Man suit, I swing out the window, following her along the rooftops to make sure she had gotten home safe, finally arriving at her warm looking home I stood atop a house opposite hers as she made her way to the front door I go to swing away when her eyes fall on me "Uh... sorry Ma'am was just checking if everything is al-" I begin being cut off her a laugh from her "You remind me of my friend, Peter Parker. Good guy, always nervous and always apologising. Always hiding something" she smiles as she looks down at her feet for a moment I stand there speechless "Anyway. Catch you later, Dork." She murmurs as she enters her house I stare at the place she had just been stood in.

Michelle's pov

Leaning against my front door I look down 'I know it's him. But I'll save him the stress of me knowing for now, I wanna see where this ends up' I think to myself as I walk up into my bedroom after greeting my parents and sisters.

Peters PoV

Swinging through the city I flip backwards as I soar through the darkening skies of queens, landing perfectly on the edge of a skyscraper I dangle my legs over the edge of the building, my hands propping me up as I watch the brilliant glow of the sun fade as it drops behind the horizon "What's wrong Peter?" Jolting up at the sound of my AI, Karen, I look around out of habit "Oh, what? Nothing, I'm fine Karen.." I reply, returning my gaze back to the disappearing sunset "Your heart rate is higher than usual and I can tell somethings on your mind" she replies, oblivious to the fact that I don't want to talk "It's nothing Karen" I murmur, looking up at the corner of my screen at the icon of Aunt May calling "hey peter, are you on patrol?" Smiling at her voice I sigh "yeah I am, I won't be long home, just gonna do a swing around the city" I reply casually, hearing her hum in response I clench my jaw "okay Sweetheart, please be careful" she says before ending the phone call "Is it a girl Peter?" Karen asks out f nowhere causing me to jolt slightly "what?! No! Karen.. no it's not" I reply a little too dramatic, standing up as an icebreaker I adjust my mask "If you say so" she replies as i chuckle, swinging off of the building and into the city.

Crawling into my room I throw my mask onto my desk before dropping down "Pete, you home?!" May asks, smiling I go to walk out but stop immediately when I hear another heartbeat "Michelle stopped by with your books! I invited her in for dinner!" She shouts again, cursing under my breath I tap the centre of my chest, feeling the suit drop from my body onto the floor I throw it into my closet, covering it with a pile of clothes I pull on a mainstream grey sweater, black joggers and a pair of white socks before exiting my room with a strained smile.

Shifting uncomfortable in my seat as I nibble at the pork may had made, I glance out of the corner of my eye at Michelle who's eating casually, her curly brown hair pulled back into a messy bun, her dark skin framed by the light that's hovering above her "so Michelle, Are you and Peter close then?" May asks suddenly, groaning I refrain myself from face palming "well, I barely see him cause he's always ditching school and bailing out of decathlon, but him and Ned are what I'd consider 'friends'" she explains, sighing I drop my head on the table when I feel Mays eyes on me "I'll have to have a talk about that with him then. I'm glad you are both friends though" she replies, sighing I sit up now, my eyes scanning the room as they fall on a visible strand of web hanging from the wall "Uh, can I be excused quickly?" I ask, watching May nod I stand abruptly, walking towards the piece of webbing I pull it off quickly as I turn into m bedroom.

Looking around for any other strands I exhale heavily "Hey nerd, I'm coming in."  MJ shouts out loud, looking around quickly I practically kick a bottle of web-fluid under my bed "Woah nice room loser" she laughs as she enters, nodding I smile half-heartedly before sitting at my desk "peter." She says boldly, looking nervously I arch an eyebrow "Can I ask you something serious?" She asks, nodding stiffly she breaths "will you be coming to Washington DC again for the decathlon nationals?" She asks, exhaling heavily I look down "yes. Of course" I mumble, watching her smile slightly I feel my heart jump onto my throat for some unknown reason "good. Well I'll see you tomorrow dork." She says sternly as she stands and leaves.