The Concept Game || ✅

[Swinging Into Love] || Renjun

You watched the news as another story of the "friendly neighborhood" Spiderman saving the day once again. You always wondered if one of your classmates could be the local hero but none of them really matched. It'll definitely be hard to determine considering that you never met him but maybe one day he'll swing around town.

You were currently in chemistry, doodling away as the teacher goes on with the lesson. The only good thing about that class was your lab partner, Renjun. He made lab days very interesting and he always talked to you before class started. Your teacher announced that you will have to work with your lab partner to complete a worksheet and you turn to Renjun who is focused on his notebook. You peak over and the only thing you see is "web fluid."

"Web fluid, huh? You're working for spiderman or something?"

What you thought was a clever tease didn't go well as Renjun turned red as a tomato and he spoke in a stuttering mess.

"Pssh, spiderman? We don't know him, haha."

"I was only kidding and by the way, you'd make a cute tomato."

You pinched his cheek and started to do the worksheet. Renjun on the other hand, was struggling to stay focused. You ended finishing the worksheet without him and you let him copy your answers. You watched him try to regain his composure and you thought, "Poor boy looks so shaken up." Maybe you said something that you should've have...or maybe it was something more to the storyline.

It was the end of the day but you had to go to your club meeting. It went past it's usual time so you missed your usual bus home. You were trying to figure out how to get home when you hear someone clear their throat. Chills ran through your spine in fear. You hesitated but you turned to the source only not to see them. You hear a faint "up here" and you see the famous hero himself sitting on the tree branch. You look up and you couldn't believe your eyes. Spiderman was casually sitting on the tree branch talking to you.

"S-spiderman?"

"You look confused, is everything alright?"

"Well I'm not sure what's the best way for me to get home. I missed my usual bus because of my club meeting and all of my friends who can drive are already home."

"I think I know how you can go home. I'll take you there."

"But how?"

"By swinging with my webs."

"Is that safe?"

"Most of the time, yes. But don't worry, you're in good hands."

You think about for a short moment but you agree. I mean, things like this usually only happen in movies so why not go for it?

He tells you to jump onto him so you can hang onto him and you do so. With your legs wrapped his waist and your arms wrapped around his shoulders, you were ready to take flight. He counted down to 3 and off in the sky you went. You were swinging around town, going from building to building. It felt amazing being able to see the town in a whole new perspective, his perspective. You didn't even realize that you reached home when the hero said that it's okay to let go. You looked around to notice that you were in a tree from your backyard.

"That was the coolest thing ever. I would tell my friends about it but I'm sure they wouldn't believe it."

"Maybe one of them will, and I already know for sure one does."

You looked at the masked stranger quizzically, wondering what he meant.

"I know I shouldn't be doing this, you know, with me being a hero and all, but I know I can trust you with this."

He slowly lifted the mask from his face, revealing himself to be your beloved lab partner. Your eyes widened in shock. You wouldn't have guessed it would be him, but I guess the web fluid in his notes gave it away.

"After you saw my notebook, I was so worried that other people would catch on."

"I-I can't believe you're really him. I promise that I'll keep this a secret. I'll take it to the grave with me."

"I knew you would."

"I would invite you inside, but you know..." You gestured to his suit, hoping he would get the hint, in which he did.

"Yeah..I should get going anyway. You never know when someone needs saving."

"Go get em Spiderman." You gave him a quick peck on the lips and climbed down the tree. Before you entered your house, you saw him put on his mask, give you a wave goodbye and off he went. Who would've known that your lab partner and crush was everyone's favorite superhero?