The One With The Spider Tattoo

Chapter 4

A/N: This sucks and I'm sorry

PETER POV

After the argument I had with Ned, I knew I needed to have a break from it all. It was turning into a daily thing --- once Ned would bring up the whole Soulmate issue, I'd go change into my spidey suit, and swing around Queens until I calmed down.
Being Spider-man was my way of escaping the world around me. I'd forget all about the troubles in my life and focus on protecting and saving those around me.

I sat on the edge of a building, gazing down at the city beneath me. It was midafternoon, so the streets were still pretty busy. Cars were beeping at each other and crowds of people were walking underneath, all of them desperately trying to get somewhere.
"Where are you?" I sighed to myself --- the conversation I had with Ned, still being present in my mind. It wasn't strange for me to constantly think about my Soulmate. From day one, I was so excited to finally meet the person that I'm destined to be with... although times have changed... and I think it's time I change with it. It's the harsh reality I have to deal with --- the reality to which I, Peter Parker, was never going to find my Soulmate.

I jumped from my spot lightly as my phone started to ring, pushing me from my thoughts. I glanced at the screen, immediately noticing that Ned was the one trying to call me.
I rolled my eyes, debating whether or not to answer --- eventually choosing to accept my best friends call.

"Ned please just let me b-" "Peter you will not believe what just happened!" Ned yelled into the device. I pulled the phone away from my ear as Ned started yelling even more.
"I can't understand a word you just said. Slow down dude" I groaned. Ned sighed, scoffing a bit before telling me to come back to school.
"What? No Ned just-" "Peter get your ass back at school right now" He said one last time before hanging up. I groaned, mentally slapping myself as I had to go back to school.
I pulled the mask back over my face, and jumped off the building, heading into the direction of the school.
I changed into my normal clothes in a near by alleyway, and then went inside of the school.
As soon as I got inside, I noticed that both Ned and MJ were already waiting for me. Ned had the biggest smile on his face while MJ just smirked at me, putting her book away in her bag.
I walked over confused, not really sure as to why my friends were acting this way.

"Uhh hey guys... what's up?" I asked, my voice tinted with confusion. They both were silent, only looked at me with smiles. Even more confusion washed over me. It wasn't weird for Ned to act like this, but never in my life had I ever seen MJ this excited over anything that wasn't a novel.
"So Ned" I turned to face him. "What's so urgent that you had to tell me?" I questioned. Ned only squealed in response, his face starting to turn a dark shade of red from all the excitement his body was producing.
"Well you know how we were talking about Soulmates earlier?" Ned smiled brightly. I rolled my eyes, adjusting my backpack strap on my shoulder and immediately turning back into the direction I had just come from.
I tried walking away, desperately wanting to avoid this conversation that Ned was once again trying to start --- only for Ned and MJ to catch up with me.

"I'm not having this talk again Ned" I said once I got to my locker. I opened it up and pulled out the textbooks and binders needed for my class after lunch.
"Peter I understand where your coming from..." He started. I slammed my locker door shut, making Ned jump slightly out of suprise.
"However if you'd just list-" "Just stop Ned. I already said I'm down with this Soulmate talk... just let it go and leave me alone" I snapped before walking in the direction of my English class. I glanced behind me, groaning as I noticed Ned and MJ tailing behind me.
I picked up the pace as I got closer and closer to the classroom --- and farther and farther from my friends.

Eventually, I arrived at my English class. I turned my head slightly around, making sure that Ned and MJ had finally left me alone, however I was suprised to see that they were both still there.
I was so focused in trying to get rid of my friends, that I didn't pay attention to the people around me, causing me to run into someone, knocking us both down.
My head hit the floor, making me wince from the slight pain.

"Are you ok?" An unfamiliar voice asked. I groaned in response, pressing some pressure to my head, hoping to release some tensions.
"Ya I'm fine" I whispered, getting up from the floor. Once I was up, I stretched my muscles, ignoring the sharp stabs of pain around my body.
"I'm so sorry --- it was totally my fault --- I wasn't paying attention to my surroundings and I" "Hey hey hey no it's absolutely fine. I wasn't paying attention either" I spoke, glancing up at the mystery person.

"Holy shit" I whispered to myself as I laid eyes on the person who stood before me. The girl was absolutely gorgeous... probably the most beautiful girl I had ever laid eyes on. She had Y/c/h (your colour hair) and Y/c/e (your colour eyes). Her hair was soft and wavy, and her eyes shined from the light. I looked her up and down, taking in the stunning girl in front of me.
I was so invested into this girl, that I didn't notice she was trying to speak with me until I felt her tap my shoulder, pushing me from my thoughts.

"O-Oh s-s-sorry" I apologized. She giggled, stepping back a bit to give me some space.
"Haha no worries" She laughed. A smile appeared on my face when I heard her laugh. It sounded amazing --- a noise I could hear for the rest of my life and never get tired from it.
"So I should-" The girl said, gesturing to the classroom that was next to mine. I nodded my head frantically.
"Y-Ya totally" I stuttered. "I'm Peter by the way" I spoke, fidgeting with my fingers.
"Y/n" The girl replied, sticking out her hand for me to shake. A very noticeable blush washed over my face, making me look down, hoping that this extremely pretty girl didn't see my first hand embarrassment.
I shook her hand quickly, pulling my clammy hand away as soon as I could.
Y/n smiled at me one last time before turning on her heels and started into her classroom.
As she walked further away, eventually leaving my sight, I started to have this weird feeling in my body. I scrunched my eyes together and lifted up the sleeve of my sweater when I started to feel a beat from my wrist.
When I looked down, my eyes immediately widened at the sight of my Soulmate tattoo. It was thumping out of control and was now turning from black to red every few seconds.

"What the..." I whispered to myself.