Spider-Man: The Aftermath (SpideyChelle)

Chapter Six

Michelle POV

The day Peter left, I noticed something different? He came back the next day and was acting weird, even for him. He was very interested in how I was feeling, what's going on with me and basically everything I'm not used to nor what I deserve. His body language and posture told me that he was gaining more protectiveness over my safety yet showed intrigue in how I was. Don't get me wrong, it's hot but I don't deserve it, not even from a loser like Peter, yeah he's cute but even he can do better than me.

The doctor has told me that I can be discharged at the end of the week if I pass all of the diagnostic tests on my brain and my spine, she explained to me that they're testing my brain due to the bleed and that it's very common that after such injury, the victim can gain a form of epilepsy and she has a feeling I have a treatable form of it as unlike Peter knows. I passed out and had a fit twice this morning, so the doctor does have a treatment trail using cannibis oil and has signed me up. She did note though that due to me being just 16, a guardian (being Peter's aunt) will have to monitor me and make sure I take the right doses as the THC is highly addictive.

She also explained that I had a spinal fracture which they first didn't know about but it did eventually get fixed due to a immediate theatre session. Thankfully, they did a X-ray scan on my spine and found out that there will be no rehabilitation for me and I should be able to walk properly.

"Miss Jones, you have a visitor is it okay if they come in now?" She asks kindly. "Of course." My visitor turns out to be aunt May, "Hey dear, Peter told me to come and check in on you, any news on when you should be discharged?"

"She mentioned that I'll be discharged at the end of the week once my medication is sorted.... Can I tell you something in confidence? I kinda want to tell Peter on my own so I know he won't see me differently..." I shyly ask her, "Of course, think of me as your guardian, best friend and therapist all in one!" She enthusiastically informs me.

"The doctors have diagnosed me with epilepsy, and with you going to be my guardian, I think you need to know the extent of my mental health and my medication." I explain. "I think I know what you're going to say dear, Peter wouldn't think of you differently, he's too kind for that."

'Little does she know, I know he is Spider-Man. I know he's the kiddest guy in the school and I know... I would never be good enough for him. Ever. Regardless of how I feel.... Even though I don't want to admit it.... I think I'm in love with Peter Parker.'

"I know May, he's shown nothing but kindness to me even though I'm just a shy girl who has no friends outside of the decathlon. But really you need to know the extent of it all." I inform her. "Go on dear... I'm listening always." She smiles to inform me that she's ready for my mental health list.

"Ever since I was a kid, I had trouble sleeping due to night terrors, not just that. At 13, I got diagnosed with insomnia and depression after my mom and dad got a divorce, I never saw my dad since. It was always me and mom, well just me because she was always working in order for us to have food, a roof over our heads and clothes on our backs. When I turned 14, I began self harming due to the loneliness I put myself in due to my social anxiety, I never had friends properly until Peter and ned came along. I've cut down on the harming but now my mom's dead, I don't know if I can cope..... It's just hard you know? And now you have to have me as a burden, I don't want to trouble you guys with such problems I have. Now I've been diagnosed with epilepsy, it's all getting too much. I just hope the trail of cannibis oil does help my symptoms calm down." as I finish I began to cry, reminding myself of the dark and rough childhood I had.

"Dear, me and Peter will always take care of you, even though you may feel alone. You'll always have the parkers." She assures me. "Thanks May." I slightly smile. "I've moved some stuff into our house like your clothes, I've told Peter though you will be going shopping to help you feel at home, get some new clothes, anything for your bedroom and have fun with Peter, it'd be nice for you to privately bond."

"True, thanks May."
'It feels like everything is coming together nicely for me, to the future it is.'

Hey guys, sorry for the late updates from the past week, it's been a long hard week but they're coming slowly. I used this chapter to give MJ her own unique backstory which can be relatable to anyone. I hope you enjoyed this one, kudos.