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When Peter B. Parker learns that he is having another gala in his honor, he's not thrilled. Maybe he's an ungrateful piece of shit, but after a while, they're not fun.
He first had one in his first year of college, and back then, he was young and bright and ready for life. And now, he is, not .
He hopes Miles is getting one in his honor. The kid deserves it more than anyone.
As he lays down on his couch (after a desperate and horrible five-minute departure), he remembers the worst thing about these Galas, being that he has to have a date. In a perfect world, he and Mary Jane would've been back together.
It's not a perfect world.
When he showed up at MJ's house that day, things did not work out as he had wished. She opened the door, pleased to see him, but he had soon seen the man behind him, along with a little boy.
He was too late.
Of course, Mary Jane still calls him, every day. She's an amazing friend, and having her in his life is great. But he can't erase his feelings about her.
He thinks about Bleach Blonde, who was happily married.
Maybe Peter has to die to maintain a healthy marriage. Just kidding. Maybe.
His phone chirps, rather loudly, something he doesn't appreciate as he almost jumps off of the couch every time. You'd think spidey senses would alert you on startling notifications, as he considers them just as villainous as the Green Goblin.
hey! Just heard that you're having another Gala. Congrats! :) wish I could be there to be your platonic date but I have a conference with Todd. Also u know the press, they're crazy. Hope you find a good one :) Love, MJ.
She still signs her texts with MJ. It's always been so cute to him. He would always tell her she doesn't have to do it, he knows it's her. She would always tell him it feels more personal.
Fuck, he misses her.
He takes out the remote and turns on the news. He needs something boring and annoying, something he can go to sleep to.
And then that's when he hears it.
"Four men appear to have been stabbed multiple times inside the local McDonalds..." He opens one eye.
Is it...?
Well whether it's a criminal or his old friend, he might as well check it out.