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Spider-Man Volume 1, Issue #12: The Cat, The Claw, and The Talon part 5
Lunch time comes around, and I make sure to avoid Flash and the rest of his goon squad as I make my way to the cafeteria. Upon entering, I spot Harry, Lana, and Cheyenne at a table in the corner of the room. It seems I got here before the lunchtime rush, as there aren't many people in here. I sit down beside Harry, and they notice me sit down.
"Hey Peter!" Lana says cheerfully.
"Oh hey Lana! What'd I miss?" I ask, stuttering somewhat.
"Not much Pete.. We were just talking about going rock climbing after school today.. As a friendship building exercise! You in?" Harry pipes up.
"Sorry Harry.. I have to go a fundraiser tonight hosted by Mrs. Hardy. Not sure why Aunt May wants us both to go, but I guess I should just to make sure Aunt May isn't alone out there.. She's still trying to set me up with Felicia as well.. So that will be just great..." I reply, with the last remark in a sarcastic tone..
"Dang dude. Sorry to hear that.. Though Felicia is quite the catch, even if her father is a murdering scumbag."
"Yeah well there's no way I'm dating the daughter of the man who killed my Uncle Ben." Saying it out loud makes me even angrier. My voice rises more and more as the sentence goes on.
Lana: "Oook then.. Let's talk about something else..." After a pause, she keeps talking.
"So Cheyenne, where did you live before here?"
"Honestly, due to business, my parents moved around a lot. Canada, Japan, Columbia, Denmark, Africa, other parts of the United States, and New Zealand to name a few. Some only for a couple of months, others for a few years." Wonder why she wastes her time stealing then, if her parents are loaded enough to travel the world.
Lana: "Wow!! That's awesome! I've always wanted to travel, just never had the time or money."
"Lana, you're missing out! It's settled then. We will all just have to take a trip sometime!" Harry replies with such enthusiasm.
"The only time you've been on vacation Harry was when you had to go with your dad that one time for a week. Besides, you told me you were stuck sitting in board meetings the whole week."
"Not cool Pete." Harry whispers to me in a joking tone.
"Dangit, you got me there Pete! Unfortunately, it's true... Which gives me all the reason more to go on a real vacation. Who better to go with than friends?"
I hear the bell ring, and instinctively get up.
"See you all later! And Peter, good luck man!" Harry says, as he grabs his backpack, and runs out of the cafeteria.
"Cya both tomorrow!" I say, as I'm about to head out for my next class. Lana and Cheyenne both say goodbye before going back to talking among themselves. You would think after learning more about Cheyenne it would make me trust her more. But there's just this feeling I can't shake. And no, it's not just that she spends her nights dressed up in tactical gear, stealing from major companies. Well whatever it is, I'll be sure to find it out next time she decides to steal. Wish I had more leads on 'Princess' as well. Oh right, I haven't called Gwen Stacy at all to tutor me either.. Guess I should be more worried about surviving tonight before I worry about all this other stuff.
The rest of the school day is pretty uneventful, with Sally Avril complaining once more in class, and with Flash Thompson trying to push my buttons during Biology. I zone him out though, as I keep to myself, writing down notes of the main points of today's lesson. When the last bell rings, I go to my locker, and grab the other textbooks I need. After that, I make my way onto the bus. After sitting down, I just look out the window, as we drive out of the school parking lot. The bus is somehow noisier than usual.. People gossiping about whose with who, and predictions for who'll get together. After 15 minutes of stopping and driving, we arrive at the bus stop on my street. I get up, and see Henry Jackson get out ahead of me. Once I get off the bus, I make my way across the street, and up the steps of the house.
Opening the door I say "Aunt May, I'm home!"
"Peter! I'm just making some dinner now. I found Ben's dress suit and pants from when he was your age. It's on a hanger in your room."
"Ok, thanks! I'll just be doing homework. Just let me know when dinner's ready and when we have to go to that fundraiser.."
"Will do. Just make sure you have a shower soon. Have to look your best for Felicia.."
"Yeah yeah ok.." Still stuck on trying to set me up.. Yay.. I take off my converse and drop off my backpack in my room, before going into the shower. Usually I like to stay in the shower for a pretty long time, but today, I really don't feel like it. After the shower I put on some clean clothes, before going into my room, and crashing onto the bed. I pull out one of many worksheets, and my textbook. I haven't even started yet, and I'm bored.. I doodle on the side of the worksheet, as my eyes try to read the textbook. How am I supposed to work on this when there's a whole slew of problems for both Peter Parker and Spider-Man? If only I could be Spider-Man full time... But that won't help Aunt May pay the bills.. Gah, let's get this over with..
Spider-Man Volume 1, Issue #12: The Cat, The Claw, and The Talon part 5
Lunch time comes around, and I make sure to avoid Flash and the rest of his goon squad as I make my way to the cafeteria. Upon entering, I spot Harry, Lana, and Cheyenne at a table in the corner of the room. It seems I got here before the lunchtime rush, as there aren't many people in here. I sit down beside Harry, and they notice me sit down.
"Hey Peter!" Lana says cheerfully.
"Oh hey Lana! What'd I miss?" I ask, stuttering somewhat.
"Not much Pete.. We were just talking about going rock climbing after school today.. As a friendship building exercise! You in?" Harry pipes up.
"Sorry Harry.. I have to go a fundraiser tonight hosted by Mrs. Hardy. Not sure why Aunt May wants us both to go, but I guess I should just to make sure Aunt May isn't alone out there.. She's still trying to set me up with Felicia as well.. So that will be just great..." I reply, with the last remark in a sarcastic tone..
"Dang dude. Sorry to hear that.. Though Felicia is quite the catch, even if her father is a murdering scumbag."
"Yeah well there's no way I'm dating the daughter of the man who killed my Uncle Ben." Saying it out loud makes me even angrier. My voice rises more and more as the sentence goes on.
Lana: "Oook then.. Let's talk about something else..." After a pause, she keeps talking.
"So Cheyenne, where did you live before here?"
"Honestly, due to business, my parents moved around a lot. Canada, Japan, Columbia, Denmark, Africa, other parts of the United States, and New Zealand to name a few. Some only for a couple of months, others for a few years." Wonder why she wastes her time stealing then, if her parents are loaded enough to travel the world.
Lana: "Wow!! That's awesome! I've always wanted to travel, just never had the time or money."
"Lana, you're missing out! It's settled then. We will all just have to take a trip sometime!" Harry replies with such enthusiasm.
"The only time you've been on vacation Harry was when you had to go with your dad that one time for a week. Besides, you told me you were stuck sitting in board meetings the whole week."
"Not cool Pete." Harry whispers to me in a joking tone.
"Dangit, you got me there Pete! Unfortunately, it's true... Which gives me all the reason more to go on a real vacation. Who better to go with than friends?"
I hear the bell ring, and instinctively get up.
"See you all later! And Peter, good luck man!" Harry says, as he grabs his backpack, and runs out of the cafeteria.
"Cya both tomorrow!" I say, as I'm about to head out for my next class. Lana and Cheyenne both say goodbye before going back to talking among themselves. You would think after learning more about Cheyenne it would make me trust her more. But there's just this feeling I can't shake. And no, it's not just that she spends her nights dressed up in tactical gear, stealing from major companies. Well whatever it is, I'll be sure to find it out next time she decides to steal. Wish I had more leads on 'Princess' as well. Oh right, I haven't called Gwen Stacy at all to tutor me either.. Guess I should be more worried about surviving tonight before I worry about all this other stuff.
The rest of the school day is pretty uneventful, with Sally Avril complaining once more in class, and with Flash Thompson trying to push my buttons during Biology. I zone him out though, as I keep to myself, writing down notes of the main points of today's lesson. When the last bell rings, I go to my locker, and grab the other textbooks I need. After that, I make my way onto the bus. After sitting down, I just look out the window, as we drive out of the school parking lot. The bus is somehow noisier than usual.. People gossiping about whose with who, and predictions for who'll get together. After 15 minutes of stopping and driving, we arrive at the bus stop on my street. I get up, and see Henry Jackson get out ahead of me. Once I get off the bus, I make my way across the street, and up the steps of the house.
Opening the door I say "Aunt May, I'm home!"
"Peter! I'm just making some dinner now. I found Ben's dress suit and pants from when he was your age. It's on a hanger in your room."
"Ok, thanks! I'll just be doing homework. Just let me know when dinner's ready and when we have to go to that fundraiser.."
"Will do. Just make sure you have a shower soon. Have to look your best for Felicia.."
"Yeah yeah ok.." Still stuck on trying to set me up.. Yay.. I take off my converse and drop off my backpack in my room, before going into the shower. Usually I like to stay in the shower for a pretty long time, but today, I really don't feel like it. After the shower I put on some clean clothes, before going into my room, and crashing onto the bed. I pull out one of many worksheets, and my textbook. I haven't even started yet, and I'm bored.. I doodle on the side of the worksheet, as my eyes try to read the textbook. How am I supposed to work on this when there's a whole slew of problems for both Peter Parker and Spider-Man? If only I could be Spider-Man full time... But that won't help Aunt May pay the bills.. Gah, let's get this over with..