Inseparable ➳ Peter Parker

22 - Peter's Plan

As the week went by, Camella was starting to feel like herself again, despite her father's sudden presence. She'd decided not to be so stand-off-ish and actually try to get to know him. Tony suggested that she start patrolling again, so she slowly started going out. People at school finally started treating her normally.

Of course, she wasn't completely fine. Many times, the realization that her mom was gone would hit her out of the blue. She'd ask to be excused from class, or she'd find a quiet, empty place. Sometimes she'd cry, sometimes it felt like she couldn't breathe.

Peter was glad to see Camella returning to her usual happy self. It was perfect for what he was planning: after the carnival, at his place, he was going to tell Camella how he felt...and that he was Spiderman...and that he knew she was Ultra Violet. He figured he should just be completely honest with her, after what he said in the park. He didn't want to lose her again, and keeping secrets may very well make that happen.

His plan might also fail catastrophically, but Peter decided to stay optimistic.

Camella

Finally Friday. Tomorrow is a day for me and my friends.

Especially Peter.

Ah, shut up.

I mean, she's not wrong.

Am I hearing correctly? Did you just say I'm right?

I hate you.

Okay, can you guys not fight? I'd like to have a nice weekend with my friends. A nice holiday season, for that matter. So both of you hush.

You're right. It's a time for peace and happiness.

My bad conscience grumbled.

Someone stab me with a candy cane.

I rolled my eyes ever so slightly as someone came up beside me as I shut my locker.

"Hey," Liam said.

"Hey," I replied, smiling at him.

"So I was wondering." He began walking alongside me in the hall. "After what happened on our last date, do you think we could retry it?"

I slowed down and looked at him. "Um, when were you thinking?"

"I know it's super last minute, but tomorrow at the winter carnival." He looked at me hopefully.

"Liam, I'd like that a lot, but me and some friends are going together already," I told him. His face fell a little, so I added, "But I can ask if you can come along. I'm sure they wouldn't mind."

"Cool. So I'll see you tomorrow, maybe?" he asked.

"Yeah," I nodded. He grinned and turned down a different hall.

When I got home, I texted everyone in the group chat Ned made for us, named "The Coolest Losers".

Me: hey i have a question abt tmmr

It was a couple minutes before Ned responded.

Ned: As group events planner, all questions will be answered by me

MJ: who made you events planner bud

Peter: Yeah I don't remember agreeing to that

Me: liam wanted to ask me out again so he asked if i wanted to go to the carnival so i said i was going to it w/ you guys and i said i'd ask if he could come too