Spider-Man: The Wrestler

Chapter 5: Remembering

(A/N: Because of COVID-19 still in effect, I changed the year the story occurs to 2021)

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Once he reached his locker, Peter could see some students, including Harry, comforting MJ for her twin brother being put in a coma, hanging by a thread. John was also comforting her as his girlfriend was also in a coma. "Hey, I'm sure they'll be okay, Mary Jane." He said to her.

"I hope so." MJ replied. "Mom wouldn't even leave his side at all."

"Sort of the same as me. I was by mom's bedside everyday until she died. Well, see you later."

Once some students left after offering their condolences, Peter went to do so as well. "Hey, MJ." He said.

"Hey, Peter." She replied.

"Come to flirt with my girl again, Parker?" Flash rudely asked as he came up to him.

"Flash, he's also comforting me about Jay and the others."

"Your baby brother ends up dead, and boys just make an excuse to flirt with you."

"Don't be a thug, Thompson." A student said, coming between them.

"Jay's not dead." Another student said.

"I think she deserves an apology." Another student said.

"Alright, I'm sorry." Flash said, half sarcastic.

"Uh, I'm gonna get going." Peter said, intimidated by Flash's threats. "I hope Jay wakes up." He soon took off with Harry following him.

Heading over to a nearby fountain, Peter turned it on to have a sip of water from it. "Come on, Pete, don't let Flash get to you as always." Harry said.

"Well, it's gonna be a bit hard without Cole around." He turns the fountain off. "You know how he defended me the first time he came to this school?"

"Yeah."

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2 Years Earlier

13 year old Peter was sitting at his desk, checking his camera as some paper balls were thrown at him by Flash, John and Chad, who also do it to Jay, ignoring a glaring MJ before the door soon opened, and a middle aged man and a 15 year old Cole entered. "Everyone, this is Cole Hence." The man said as Cole moved into the classroom, using his cane, surprising some of them. "He may be older than you all, but that is his own decision, so don't hold it against him." As he moved along, Chad held his right leg out and Cole ends up tripping over it, earning laughs from half of the class. "Exspiravit! Detention!" Chad frowned as Peter and Jay went over to help Cole up.

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A few hours later, a crowd of students laughed as Flash was holding Peter's glasses, John had his camera, and Chad had him by his ankles, shaking out some coins. "That's it, Parker." Chad said, shaking him again as Cole came up to Flash and swiped the glasses.

"Hey, leave him alone!" He yelled.

"What you gonna do about it, cripple?" Flash asked. "Want to end up on the floor again?" Cole soon raised his cane, and jabs Flash's foot with it, causing him to yelp and hopped to tend to his foot.

"Whoa, Flash!" Chad said, dropping Peter while John dropped the camera.

Cole simply went over to Peter as he was picking up his coins while the crowd dispersed. "You okay, Parker?" He asked.

"Yeah." Peter replied.

"Don't let them get to you. One day, you may have to stand up to him." He hands him his glasses and moves away as Peter watched him.

Present

"Pity that'll never happen again." Harry said. "Don't worry, you have me."

"But, your lungs." Peter replied.

"Ahh, my lungs aren't that bad."

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While Peter was having the flashback, Chad was in the men's bathroom, washing his face, completely filled with contrite for his involvement in nearly killing his fellow classmates. "Okay, just need to tell them about what happened, get it over with, and hopefully, I am let off scot-free." He said to himself while grabbing a paper towel to dry his face, and walks out.

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Out in the hallway. Chad passes by Peter and Harry as they were talking. Once he reached MJ and Flash, he was about to open his mouth until nearby speakers go off. "Attention, students, please report to the gymnasium for a small assembly." A man spoke through them.