4. Daily life of a Parker
Peter groans trying to turn off his morning alarm. Maybe he should go to sleep sooner, 4 A.M is way too late for a school that starts at 8.
_ Pete, you should get up now or you're gonna be late.
May's voice shouted from the kitchen wakes him up a little bit. Spending a couple of minute to yawn and crack his bones, Peter gets up from his bed and goes straight to the bathroom.
_ Morning May, you'll be home late tonight right ?
Peter quickly munches down his pancake that May's made. She might not be a good cook but there's a few dish she's excellent at, which is pancake, Italian pasta and harsh brown.
_ Yes, you can go to Ned's for dinner. I already texted them.
_ Come on May, I'm not a kid. I can take care of my meal.
Peter lets out a really soft whine, making May raises her eyebrow at her niece.
_ Last time I heard that, you skipped it. If you are good at taking care of your meal, Pepper won't have to check on you every time you're in the Tower.
_ ..Sorry May, I'll keep in mind.
The boy stands up after finishing his breakfast, gives his aunt a tight hug.
_ Thank you for the pancake, love you.
And receives a peck in his forehand.
_ Love you too, sweetums. Be careful on your patrol.
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His school life pretty much always the same. English, Science, Biology, Mathematic, Spanish which he nails every subjects except Basic Social Communication. Yes people, you heard me, Peter Parker is a excellent high-functioned human being in social skills, say "Hi, sorry" and walk away.
_ Hey Parker, see this ? This is what you called a cellphone, not that taped junk you had over there.
His day will be way more surviving if Flash stops mentioning Peter in those lame jokes. It's weird how the one keeps picking on him for "craving for attention" is the one always uses his name to gain attention. That's some top moment encouraging Peter to re-research of Human's logical instinct. But Peter never gives that in mind, just a dumb kid yelling his name for attention. And like we all knew, Peter Parker is a excellent high-functioned human being in social skills, just walk away, can never have a fight with someone who isn't there, right ?
_ Tape is used to stick things together, ever heard about put that on your stinky lips Eugene ?
Peter shoots a thankfull glance at MJ, who just woke up because of Flash's annoying voice.
_ Sup freaks, you'll have to do something about that or I'm gonna feed him to the rabbits.
_ Rabbits are adorable !
Ned's puzzled
_ Not when they're hungry. They can chew mental, that creapy creature.
And a conversation ends with MJ's ability to shut people up.
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Peter impatiently taps his finger waiting for the bell to ring. He already packed up everything and the only action needed is to sprint out of here.
_ I'll be at your home at 6, Ned. See ya.
_ Be careful Pete. Call me if you're in trouble.
Ned looks at his best friend racing out of the class. Since Peter didn't have to work today, the two boys decided to finish his newest lego figure after dinner. Ned really hopes that Peter won't bring himself any trouble or get hurt. Has Ned ever mentioned that one time, Peter went to his room with a knife stabbing in his stomach, calmly said "Ouch" ? That simply reason as May was home so he didn't want her to know, caused the big boy slowly turned pale then fainted right on the floor. But it's cool, fainting in front of the wounded Spiderman, who else would have that experience.
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_ Karen, scan if there's any problem left.
"Seems nothing Peter. Ned had texted you for dinner time." - Karen
After swinging around for another 20 minutes, Peter decides to head back. Tonight was actually an easy night, criminal activites seemed decrease. The young hero tries to do as much as possible to keep the neighborhood in peace and not let the internship affects him being Spiderman. Besides school, Peter only went to the Tower for 2 evenings and the weekends. If there's emergency situation and interns need help, Peter will try to guide them through his phone which is not much of a hassle. Everyone who works at SI will be provided with Stark Phone and other accessories for work's quality and communication. So it's like work from home, working online.
Peter's trying to balance out his two lives but has to be honest, it's overwhelmed him a lot. And that, at some point makes him worry that he may have to choose. But looking around him, with every individual in Peter Parker's life, he loves everyone May, Ned, MJ, Mr.Stark, Pepper, Happy, Dr.Banner, all the SI' employees that he knows, Mr. Delmar, that lady gave him churros, this neighborhood, he can keep going. So the 15 years old boy is trying to fit in with everyone, get rid of that frighten thoughts and be who he is, Peter Parker and Spiderman.
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_Hey Pete, what's your thoughts when you decide to be a superhero ? I mean, you can be whatever you want and hide your power, be the Peter Parker that you want.
Ned asks while looking at his room's ceiling. A sudden sleepover and a deep conversation it is.
_ When I got bitten by that spider Ned, everything went crazy. Of course I was overjoyed, I have super-strength, healing factor, i'm sticky, I was no longer the punny Parker, the weak one. So I tried to do things I never did before so eventually I got into a fight. That thing can mess up your mind more than you think Ned. I went through rage, the desire to express myself overflowed and I was out of control, in that same day. I ignored the bad guys with their lawless behavior, thinking I was nothing different from them.
_ ..So.. you killed someone ?
_ What ?! Nooo Ned !! Um.. I punched a guy and that's it.
Peter instantly spings up from the sleeping bag.
_ Oh, ok. I would not know what to do if my only friend is a criminal.
_ Well, someone got hurt because of me, because I didn't do anything. I can totally stop that from happening but I chose not to, and I regreted. What if it was May who got hurt, or you, or someone that I cared about involved in that scene ? The power is too big to ignore..
A silent erupts.
_ But then you made the right thing, Peter. That's what matter. You saved all the ones you loved and saved hundreds of other's loved one. You're the Spiderman that everyone counting on.
_ .. What if I can't always make the right choice ? What if I mess up and.. and what if I couldn't save everyone ?
Peter says everything he had in mind, which happend to bother him quite a lot.
_ You need to trust yourself, Peter. It's not Spiderman who creates Peter Parker, It's Peter Parker who makes Spiderman. You didn't gain your moral from being Spiderman. The Peter Parker I know, even without superpower will still be out there, helping people and fight for them. That is just how Peter Parker is, at least the one I know is.
Ned's words really put Peter to tears. He tries to hide his sniff by coughing slightly and facing his friend with his back.
_ .. Thanks Ned.. I really appreciate it man..
_ Anytime buddy. Anytime you need a confidence boost, just call your guy in the chair.
At this point, Peter straight away feels so grateful with his life.
End chap.
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