Peter Parker: A New Hope

Time To Tell

Michelle sat at the park on the bench where Peter took her for their month anniversary. It was such a special moment for the two of them it only seemed appropriate that they do this here.

Michelle closed her eyes and allowed to cool afternoon breeze flow through her hair and around her face. It felt comforting and slightly freeing especially in this situation.

The only thing she feared most right now was Peter's reaction. What if he dumped her? He was famous and would probably get another girlfriend easily but what would she do!? Michelle shook her head and looked down at her feet trying to think of a good way to phrase this while reveal. Her thoughts were soon broken by the sound of foot steps.

Michelle looked up and couldn't help but smile at the slightly out of breath Peter Parker Stark that was making his way to her.

Peter stopped just in front of her and let out a pant for breath clutching his side, "You know....I really....am....out of...shape," he panted out as he collapsed next to Michelle on the bench.

He caught Michelle's concerned face and immediately he took her hand, "What's wrong MJ?" he asked with sincerity. Michelle looked Peter in the eyes and she found herself hopeful at the amount of concern that was in his eyes.

She took a deep breath and placed her free hand over the one holding hers, "Peter...I'm pregnant."

Peter's eyes widened and he immediately looked down at her stomach and then back to her with confused look on his face and all he managed to say (more like whisper) was, "What?"

Michelle nodded, "I took four tests to be sure Peter but they were all positive... we're going to be parents." She waited and was expecting the whole break up speech when Peter smiled.

"We'll get through this MJ....I can't believe I'm going to be a Dad," said Peter as he pulled Michelle into a hug.

Michelle felt a wave of relief hit her at his words. He wasn't going to leave her, he was right her hugging her and telling her it would all be okay. But one last thought plagued her mind.

"How do we tell our parents?" she asked sounding scared. Peter sighed, "Well figure that out." They both sat in silence for a few moments before Peter broke it.

"I guess as the father of our kid I have something I need to tell you. Probably because it may affect the baby," said Peter with a heavy sigh. Michelle looked at him with worry evident on her eyes.

"MJ I am Spider-Man."

Michelle's eyes widened in shock, Peter was Spider-Man! That explained so much! The sudden disappearances and the bruises and tiredness. Then her thoughts carried to the baby.

"You don't think it'll be like you do you?" she asked feeling a little scared. Peter let out a huff of breath, "Probably will with my genetics."

Michelle nodded, "Fine but if the baby ends up on the ceiling you are dealing with that."

Peter laughed at her attempted humour. Soon it died down and they both just sat there in each others arms contemplating everything.

"MJ how about I tell my dad about the baby and you tell yours, might be less hostile," suggested Peter anxiously. Michelle thought for a few moments before nodding in agreement with Peter.

"Yeah seems like a good idea. I'll tell my Dad tonight," she said nervously. Peter nodded, "I'll tell my Dad as well, hopefully all goes well. If not...I may have a backup plan."

Michelle cocked her head to the side a little curious about what the backup plan was that Peter was referring to, "What's the other plan?" she asked hoping for an answer.

Peter gazed into her eyes with determination evident in his features, "Something I hope I don't have to do." he stated mysteriously. Michelle shook her head at his antics.

"I swear someday you're gonna drive me crazy, I mean are you gonna still be this much of a mysterious loser when we're married?" said Michelle sarcastically before slapping her hand over her mouth realising what she just said.

Peter smiled one of his biggest smiles yet, did Michelle just say she wanted to marry him? She did! Peter hugged her, "Michelle I'll probably be under your beck and call when we're married."

Michelle could feel her heart rate increase dramatically, this was happening! She took a deep breath, "Do you mean it?"

Peter smiled and got off the bench and down on one knee in front of Michelle and she clapped a hand over her mouth stifling a gasp of excitement.

"Michelle, I know we're only seventeen but I really love you. I may not have a ring to give you now but all I can promise you is a lifetime of love for you and our child...Michelle Jones. Will you marry me?" he asked with hope and love in his eyes.

Michelle let out a girly squeal and wrapped herself around Peter, "OMGYESYESYESYESYES!"

Peter chuckled and kissed Michelle with a wave of happiness. It looks like it's two bits of news that they have to break to their parents.

"Yup I did go there, got a problem with that? If so then I got one thing to say to you....FIGHT ME BITCH!"
- Lots of love, the author.