Web Tangled

Chapter 12 - The Lie and the Truth

(Insert song: Sam Smith - How Do You Sleep?)

Peter and I didn't meet at all for the entire week. I replied to his text once four days ago, saying I couldn't text him back due to being busy for the exam. Although I was actually busy, it wasn't the sole reason why I didn't reply to his text more than the only one time. I guess I was simply trying to avoid him. He kept sending encouragement texts despite me ignoring him. It softened my heart a bit and made me felt bad, but I didn't know why I couldn't bring myself to speak to him. I really missed him though, to say it frankly, but I wasn't in the mood of talking to him. I told myself, I need to focus on the test and should put all the Peter, Spider-Man, or whoever else problems aside first. I realized in the end, it was an excuse to justify my actions. I knew the real reason for it all was for saving myself from crying because of him. I avoided staying too long outside of the compound and went straight to my room every time I finished school. I even skipped dinner and breakfast, getting the latter at school instead. I locked myself in my floor area all week. Every time one of the Avengers asked me to come down, I refused and said I wanted to review my notes, which was also a lie. The truth was, I didn't want them to bring up about the topic related to him. Then Saturday came, I completely forgot about Peter spending his weekend here. I was lying on my bed reading some mystery novels when he entered my room.

"Hey Aoi...," Peter said in a cautious manner, "How have you been?... How did your tests go? Good? Are my notes helpful at all? I was worried-"

"Oh, it helped alright, Peter," I answered him coldly, "And it's been GREAT. Thanks for asking."

"That's... that's good to hear I guess," he laughed awkwardly, "Look Aoi if you're mad at me I-"

"I'm not mad! Do I look like I'm mad?" I said sarcastically, "I said I'm FINE... Now if you could-"

"Please, Blue... I know you're super furious at me," he begged, "Talk to me about-"

"About what, WEBS? Hmm?" my voice trembled, "About how I'm an idiot for not figuring out you're Spider-Man? About... about how I'm a sh*thead for not putting two and two together?"

"I'm so sorry Aoi... I didn't mean to... to..."

"To what? To mislead me for thinking you like me? To play with me about the whole romance thing? Oh I know! To make me believe I'm at least a bit important to someone?"

"Listen, I-"

"Because let me tell you Peter. It works! Your prank works awesome," I clapped at him, "Now... C-can you just slide to other dumbass b*tch, please? The prank doesn't feel funny to me anymore."

"I wasn't pranking you, Aoi! Please please believe me...," he reached to my head, which I slapped away.

"Believe what?" I broke down again, "I actually felt guilty about kissing two dudes. At that time, I was ashamed of myself for doing such a low thing. But... but now... I feel ashamed for even thinking it back then."

"I'm sorry for making you feel that way, I'll do anything to-"

"You know... I already sensed something was off. How can a superhero, who everyone has a crush on, and a sweet, good-looking boy suddenly approach me, an absolute CRAP, at the same time? It doesn't make sense at all."

"You are not...," Peter grunted, "You are a wonderful person, I meant what I said!"

"... I-is what the green mean thing said true?" my tears started falling, "You were told to control my powers by approaching me?"

"No! It's nonsense! Don't believe what he said!" he denied, "I approach you because I wanted to... because I actually want to be with you."

I became speechless when he said it. I was almost moved again. But I couldn't take any of his words anymore.