[IC] Spider-Man: Childhood Friends (Jones Sparrow and EasilyAmused)

[Jones Sparrow]

Her words meant the world to him, but he was rather embarrassed that he had no clue she liked him for so long. Peter Parker was many things, but he was never known for being the lady killer. He knew he liked her just as much, if not more... But with the social ladder he thought he would just pull her down... He didn't care now, nor will he ever again. He didn't need to have a group of people saying how much of a dork Peter was. All he needed was the loving stare Lexi gave and he knew it would be alright... "I don't know... I think i'm the happier one." He said teasingly, giving a smile. "You are brave, and strong, and so smart, and funny, and really adorable... you're my rock when i feel angry, or alone... You're the person i can go to when i need to talk. You're the person i can do anything with and still have the best time in the world... And now that you know I'm the web slinger himself, we can do a lot more things."

And with that he let her go, and shot webs out of both wrists at two walls to form a hammock out of web, slanted slightly so the view was still visible. "Aunt May will understand if we're a bit late... She knows i take my grades pretty seriously." He said with a wink, falling backwards on to the hammock. It wasn't sticky, or gross... it was just like sitting on string... He took pride in his invention. In short bursts or long strings it would stick to objects, but when spread out like a web itself, it was more of a cushion, so he could catch falling civilians without them sitting there for hours waiting for the firefighters.

[EasilyAmused]

“I meant what I said before,” Lexi said softly as she gazed up at her new man, the only man she ever truly wanted. “I meant it when I said Spider-Man deserved to have someone to talk to and lean on when he needed to and I stand by that; for Spider-Man and my Peter Parker.” Her hands traveled gently up into his hair, she had a thing for hair and his soft thick locks were always fun to play with. Heck there were even times when they were growing up together when he’d sit on the floor in front of her and humor her by letting her play with his hair. It was soft and fluffy, every girl truly had a thing for hair and she was no different; she just never pictured that the hair she always played with would ever be the hair of her boyfriend and hero, isn’t she a lucky one?

She watched him shoot out the hammock with the webs and felt herself blush when he fell back into it, his flirtation seemed to be stronger when he was in the suite. Maybe it was a confidence booster for him but either way, she liked the flirtatious nature. She followed his lead and fell back into the web, it was the first time she had actually felt the stuff against her skin. “Your grades are always important.” She said with a twinkle in her eyes and a tongue in her cheek to indicate her playfulness. Her hands ran across the web, it wasn’t sticky or gooy like she would have imagined but firm. She couldn’t pinch it apart yet it was comfortable. Rolling onto her side, she took his hand up and examined the device on his wrist before looking into his soft brown eyes. “Did you really make all this? What’s the web made out of?”

[Jones Sparrow]

Peter couldn't help but smile at her playful smile and her comment about his grades. It was a wonder that he kept his grades up... Aunt May and Uncle Ben always said he got his father's intelligence... There was many things he didn't like about his father, but he was thankful he was smart... It gave Peter the chance to make the web shooters...

Peter shook his head with a laugh, looking at her. "No no no... You have been my girlfriend for a very short time, i don't want to bore you to death already!" He said, letting her take his hand and examine it. "That's my little secret... but..." He sat up a little bit to show her how it works. the canister hold the fluid, and when shot at high velocity it turns in to a liquid, and when it hold onto something, it solidifies, making a web type substance. The longer and more expanded it is, the more solid and non sticky it is." He said, realizing he rambled a bit longer than he would have liked. "A looot of time in the shed out back and a looot of explosions in my face got me the right formula... thanks to Oscorp's employee discount, i had a lot of tries." He said, watching her look at the device.

"here." He took it off, and scooted closer to her, wrapping an arm around her. He clicked the device on her small wrist. "So you just put your middle and ring finger down at the same time, which activates the trigger, be careful to aim." He said. He loved being close to her, and loved being able to show her everything about him. No more secrets. It felt great!

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(Some gifs of him with success of making his web shooter... and failure hahaha)

[EasilyAmused]

Although Lexi was always perceived as a popular girl who should date the popular jock guys, she had always been attracted to people with intelligence. As much as it would bore others, she loved hearing Peter go on and on about science-y things even though her mind seemed to wrap around the more technological things such as devices and instruments much like the glider the crazy Goblin had. Oh if she could get her hands on that to rip it apart she could build her own and get around, what a joy that would be. Poor Rick…

When he said he didn’t want to bore her to death she raised an eyebrow at him, questioning his wording considering how much science stuff he’s talked to her about in the past. Yeah right, her ever bored by him, not a chance; she might space cadet out on him by staring at him for too long but it was never because of boredom, that much is 100% certain. Her eyes flicked around the device, taking in its look and shape and honestly, its simplicity; it was perfect, just like him. As he scooted closer to her, she couldn’t help but grin, she liked being close to him; it was comforting, safe and sweet, as if nothing could harm her and if Peter had his way, nothing would. That was something she truly both treasured and admired about him.

The device on her hand felt weird, not a bad weird just, weird because she wasn’t used to it. It’s a good thing he reminded her to be careful to aim or else she probably would have shot it off in her face. She aimed for one of the backs of the TVs in front of them and brought back her fingers quickly as instructed. POOF! A blub of web shot out and expanded into the full spider web feature against the back. “Wow!!!!” She said with excitement and surprise. “That is highly sensitive yet insanely accurate!” She praised with an honest filled passion as she examined it more on her wrist. “But I’ve seen you use it in different ways. Sometimes the velocity is strong, like when you shot the muggers and made them stumble, but when you used it on me earlier, it did feel any sort of force. Is that something controlled by a sensor somewhere that indicates how hard you want to send it...” She began to examine the device closer before moving her fingers and splat! A web expanded in her face. It didn’t hurt but she had a perfectly shaped spider web across her face, the center of it directly attached to her nose. “That’s what I get for playing with toes that aren’t mine.” She said barely moving her lips to speak, her eyes shut behind the web as she turned to him. “Can you get it off?” Even though she was barely moving her lips, not only were her words understandable but she was laughing as well.

[Jones Sparrow]

Peter watched and smiled as she examined the device, and clapped when she shot it. He absolutely loved not only her looks, but her personality, and how unique and perfect it was. She was one of the smartest in their year as well, but Peter advanced in the scientific stuff. He realized she seemed a bit offended at his "bored to death" comment. At her question he shrugged. "Kinda... I've found some tricks while using it and using it. I put an adjuster on the side to turn the pressure up and down, but the sensors do help. Barely touching it will send a harmless but messy web..." And at his words she shot herself in the face, Peter couldn't help but laugh at it. "Yeah, yeah I'll get it off..." He said with a smile, grabbing the ends of the web from the bottom, just like she did to his mask, he lifted it, but stopped for a second when he freed her full, pink lips... He couldn't help himself. He put his lips to her's, still pulling away the web off her face as he did so. Once it was off he flung it away. The webs were biodegradable. It would be gone in an hour or two.

He was far more focused on Lexi's lips, enveloping his with hers, not being afraid to insert his tongue yet again. "I feel like its been a bit more than thirty minutes..." He said against her lips, smiling a bit as he kissed her again, his hand going for her soft cheek.

[EasilyAmused]

She was forcing back a laugh behind the web as Peter began to peal it off of her face, yes it was sticky there was no doubt about that and no wonder it could hold someone against a wall; had Peter not been fast enough, it probably would have hardened on her face than that would be an awkward thing to try to explain to Aunt May when they got home. As he pulled back the web, she related the removal to that of his mask, she gave him the respect he deserved by not revealing his identity only to have it ripped off by Rick who was determined to kill both of them, it turns out he would have gotten a two for one deal had Peter not thought quick enough to get himself and her out of the way.

His lips pressed against hers just made her heart skip beats again, she liked him so much that this feeling of being together was still unreal to her. Once he got the gunk off of her face and threw it to the side she leaned into the kiss, her deep blue eyes closed and her tongue meeting with his until he pulled back. His words made her laugh, she leaned in, giving him quick peeks as she spoke. “To me,” kiss, “It feels,” kiss, “Like seconds,” kiss. Then she pulled back, a playful twinkle in her eyes, “Time does fly when you’re having fun.” Her hands moved into his hair as she played with it a bit. “Should we… tell Aunt May and my parents about us?” She asked in a whisper, as if it was a secret as she placed her forehead against his. “I want to do whatever makes my hero, my Peter, feel comfortable.” Yes ‘my peter’ was a phrase she loved saying!

[Jones Sparrow]

Peter returned every one if her kisses. He's said it time and time again in his head, but he couldn't get enough of her lips, the smell of her perfume. She pulled back, played with his hair, the feeling of her fingertips in his messy hair felt electrifying, and as she spoke in a whisper he could help but grin. After being beaten up to almost death, peter didn't have those thoughts on his mind, he was listening to Lexi call him "her peter" something he never thought would come from her mouth.

"I think they have a right to know... And I already have to sneak around them as much as it is." He whispered back, pulling her closer. He had many things he kept from both aunt may and lexi's parents, but he didn't feel like this should be kept... Lexi's parents like peter, he thought he was smart, polite, and that he could have a future as a lawyer, which peter had no intention of doing. Aunt May absolutely loved Lexi, and would probably yell at peter for taking this long.

He shot a web at his backpack, and pulled it over to him. He pulled out his camera, twisting off the lens cap, and took a couple picture of the skyline, examining them at the digital screen, showing Lexi. Then turning the camera towards her, he took a couple shots of his new girlfriend, but long time best friend. "Absolutely stunning..." He said, a smile in his face. "This lighting really suits you, makes your eyes really pop..."

[EasilyAmused]

Had you told Lexi three years ago that she would be dating Peter, she wouldn’t have believed you, had you told her two years ago that some guy would be swinging around in a leotard saving the city and its people from horrible crimes, she’s laugh at you. And if you were to tell her a year ago that the guy who just showed up would be none other than her best friend she would roll her eyes and tell the person they were crazy. And now here they were, interlocked in tongues-menship over time square as boyfriend and girlfriend.

When he agreed to tell them, a large smile moved across her face; that simple uncontrollable smile she only gave to Peter. A nod left her when he said that they have a right to know and gave him a cheeky smile when he said he did enough sneaking around as is. “You are quite the sneaky one Peter.” Her hands traveled down from his hair to his shoulders, still surprised that he had gained so much strength, it was very attractive. The smile stayed on her face as she leaned back, away from him as he got his backpack and pulled out his camera. She examined the photos he had just taken before he turned the camera on her. She posed a few times jokingly with laughter on her face before he mentioned something about her eyes. She then expanded staring at the camera, making them look like they were going to pop out of her eyes.

As he turned the camera to her to look at the photos she started to laugh as they flipped through it. “Geeze we should do our senior graduation photos up here, the light is perfect.” She said with a nod before she snatched the camera from him. Holding it out, she grabbed his chin and turned his head to look at her; she pressed her lips against his and snapped the photo. Lowering the camera down, she kept the kiss a little longer before pulling back slowly. She turned the camera and turned on the screen to show the picture of them kissing, she had caught it just right that all anyone could see was their faces; eyes closed and lips locked but there was no hint of where they were or what outfits they were in.

“Now, that one I want a copy of. Maybe we can print it off when we get to your house. It deserves a frame, there’s no doubt about that.” A twinkle carried over in her deep blue eyes as she turned them to look at Peter. She was about to go in for another kiss when her phone rang, a ringtone they both knew. A sigh left her as she pulled out her phone and slid the screen over and put it on speaker. “Hello Aunt May.”

“Where are you two? It’s been an hour! I can’t keep the hot beef sandwiches hot for much longer.”

“We’re on our way back Aunt May. Something exciting came up and we couldn’t help but take the time out of our walk to celebrate.”

“What happened?”

“Oh…” Lexi said teasingly as she turned her gaze to Peter, that playful twinkle in her eyes. “we’ll tell you when we get home.”

“Okay see you soon.” Aunt May’s voice said as the phone hung up.

Lexi put her phone back into her pocket as she turned back to Peter, her small hand rested against his cheek. “I guess we should head back to Aunt May.”

[Jones Sparrow]

Peter's heart melted at the fake poses she gave. Words couldn't describe how amazing she looked, and the pictures weren't enough to truly capture her beauty. Then he laughed as she widened her eyes, she was adorable! He let her look at the photos, and then she turned his head, and kissed him. He returned it, feeling the happiest he's been in such a long time. He loved the picture. He nodded at her comment. "Oh without a doubt..." He kept his favorite pictures on a bulletin board in his room. Of them included a skyline of New York, some with Uncle Ben and younger Peter smiling, his glasses causing a glare. Pictures of birthdays with Lexi and Harry Osborn by his side... and he knew for a fact that this will be his favorite photo he's ever had.

He went in for the kiss just like she did, but then he gave a small groan of annoyance followed with a laugh as he heard the ringtone. Even on top of a rooftop Aunt May couldn't leave them alone. As she spoke his hands traced her back, giving soft kisses to her cheek and neck, a smile on his lips when she told Aunt May that they had something to tell her. When she hung up he rested his head on the web, giving a fake frown at the thought of leaving this very comfortable spot with Lexi... but he nodded,"Looks like it, she'll be mad... then overjoyed when she realizes." he said with a smile, as he got up he rolled on top of her, kissing her one last time before getting up, then holding out his hand to help her up.

"The hammock will be gone in a little while. the webs dissolve. Less work for the skyscraper cleaners." he said simply. He grabbed his backpack, pulled the mask over his head, and then embraced Lexi. "Welcome back to Spidey Airlines." He said, and when he knew she was holding on tight and secure, the leapt off the building, swinging back to the alleyway not far from Peter's house. With a quick change he was back in his street clothes, and gently taking Lexi's hand as they made their way back to Peter's house.

Peter opened the door, still holding Lexi's hand, tossing his backpack in the corner of the doorway. He was greeted with Aunt May in the hall, staring at him. "Well? What is the news that made you thirty minutes late, and having your dinner cold?" She demanded from Peter. Peter simply held his hand up, Lexi's still intwined with his. She went wide eyed, then smiled. "Oh dear Lord, finally!"

[EasilyAmused]

The kisses on her cheek and neck made her body shiver, not a bad shiver, quite the opposite actually. She shivered in a pleasure-filled way. He was so gentle and sweet yet strong and assertive. It was very attractive and a mix of everything she had ever wanted in a partner. A small sigh left her as she closed the phone. “You know, you made it very difficult to talk to her as you do that.” She said with her breath a little winded as if they had just made out for hours. She would have much rather stayed on the hammock with her man (oh those were words she loved thinking) made and just stare up at the sun-filled sky but she knew they couldn’t.

When he rolled on top of her, her arms had a mind of their own, wrapping instantly around his neck and returning the kiss. The both didn’t want to leave, that much was obvious. Taking his hand, she got up off the web and turned around looking at it, his description made sense, considering there would be thousands of splatters of spider wed all over the city. A small laugh left her as he grabbed his bag and she gently put his capped camera inside of it. “Always thinking one step ahead aren’t you Peter?” This, was a common practice Peter, he was always smart enough to think ahead and that was something she had a lot of respect for.

Their travels back to his house was nice, though it was still different to get pointed at by people from the ground, this time she kept her head turned away into his chest; it was better for them to think he was helping a different person then the same person over and over again and if this landed on the news, there was bound to be talk between what was happening with her and with Spider-Man. When they arrived at the alleyway she stood guard again to insure that no one would see what was happening; upon feeling his hand slide around hers, she smiled and the two walked back to the house.

As predicted, they started to receive a lecture about being late, Lexi held her breath as Peter held up their hands together, worry filled her of what the old woman would say, sure she loved Lexi but was Lexi good enough for Peter? She never felt like she could be but her goal was to strive to be the best that she could be for Peter, and that was her motivation. The woman’s reaction allowed Lexi to breathe again before Aunt May pulled her into a tight unexpected hug. A laugh left her as she hugged the woman back.

Aunt May was quick with her hugs before shoving the two into the dining room and giving them their food before pestering them for the story. “Well,” Lexi said, taking a drink of the water, “It all started last night really. Things were starting to happen; we were starting to talk then… Peter’s phone rang and we were interrupted.” She said in a teasing fashion, eying the old woman who seemed to get what Lexi was saying and yet understood that she was just being playful at the same time. “It all really, well clicked, when I saw him at the school last night; helping save so many innocent people that I knew we had to talk. Which is why I came over today and it just sort of… well happened.” She said with a nod before turning to Peter, awaiting his version of the story; her double meanings to everything she said only understood by him as she nibbled on her sandwich.

[Jones Sparrow]

Peter could tell that Aunt May was extremely happy, no longer caring that they were late. He took his seat next to Lexi, and as Lexi told the story, he gave very faint smirks as he poked his sandwich, too happy listening to Lexi talk. She didn't sound uncertain. Or afraid, or disappointed as she stated that they were in a relationship... He knew that she cared for him, and he knew that after all he has done and said to her just made their bond stronger, but he often forgets that Spider-Man is a part of him. Whenever he is at school, or with Lexi he often forgets that he is a super hero, and an icon. he never forgets his spider sense, or his perfect eye sight, and sometimes his strength... He was just really glad that Lexi chose him, and not his alter ego.

"We watched one of your home videos you and Uncle Ben made." he said, his face turning a bit red. "which led to talking as Lex said..." There was much more than talking, but he felt his Aunt wouldn't appreciate the details. "Then i had the stupid idea of trying to help... i got hit by the impact of one of his bombs, and woke up to Spider-Man and he saved everyone..." he glanced at Lexi really quick, then back to Aunt May. "then she came over, talked, and she's stuck with me." he said in his humorous manner. The real story was so much better than the fake one.. or at least he thought so.

Aunt May beamed at Peter, then at Lexi. "Well I'm glad you two finally are together!" She said, then turned her attention to her own lunch. "Peter is such a sweet and loving boy."

"Aunt May--" Started Peter, feeling his face turn hot. it was what every parent did, they bragged about their own.

"Much better than that one young man you brought here during your eighth grade..." She said. Although Peter didn't like that kid, Peter interrupted her. "Thanks, Aunt May..." he stood up, mouthing "i'm sorry!" to lexi as he picked up his now empty plate. "You guys need refills?" He asked, making his way to the kitchen... He was looking forward to the rest of the day. He was assuming he would make their way towards Lexi's house to inform them after this, and then probably work on homework, and get distracted by their new relationship. For once he was actually not going to mind not getting his homework done. He'll escort her home after, then do a patrol of the city, probably going to be screaming with joy and leaping for excitement the whole time.

[EasilyAmused]

The simple answers they were giving Aunt May just made her grin while she laughed inside. Even still Lexi couldn't believe this was happening. She was truly getting the best of both worlds with Peter, any girl would love to be with Spider-Man and she was no different but she always wanted to be with Peter Parker, the man she had fallen for to begin with and now it was happening. She was sticking with him and not the because of the web he shot at her but because she truly did love him.

The reaction to Aunt May bringing up her eighth grade boyfriend Peter made her laugh lightly, as he walked away she shook her head in response to him before turning to Aunt May. "You know, everyone makes mistakes because they can't see what's right in front of them. It took many tries to find what I truly wanted in my life and when I finally opened my eyes; I found Peter just there. Something brought us together and I regret it taking this long but if I have my way; he'll be stuck with me for quite a long time." Her gaze turned to. Peter as she walked back in, a smile moved across her full lips. "This is if he thinks he can put up with me. I can be a handful, a trouble maker, and quite an outrageous person. I don't know if he can put up with that." With that she gave him a playful wink .

[Jones Sparrow]

Aunt May looked a bit scared as she talked. "Oh, sweetie! I never meant to offend you and your choices!" She started, shaking her head. "I love you like a daughter, but you know how it is... Us parents always want whats best for our sons and daughters, in my case its my nephew. I understand, It took many years for me to finally say yes to Ben. He begged me to go out with him... I saw him with a lot of women, and i wanted to know how much he wanted me... he didn't date a single person once he met me, trying to win my heart." She said, a hint of sadness as she thought of Uncle Ben...

Peter walked back in holding a refilled glass of water, raising an eyebrow at her comment, smiling wide at her wink. "I've been putting up with your for so many years i've lost count." He said with a smile. He put his mouth to Lexi's ear. "You wanna go inform your parents? I feel like Aunt May will want to talk to us for hours now..." He said with a smile.

[EasilyAmused]

A large laugh left Aunt May as she gave her a gentle smile, reaching across the table she placed her hand gently on top of her's. "I look at you as an Aunt and I know you want the best for Peter and so do I." She said with a nod. Her voice softened, as she spoke sweetly and honestly, "I will treat him as best as I can and even at that I will strive to treat him even better than that. Nothing should ever be considered 'done or 'finished' when it comes to treating your partner better and better. You have my word I will take care of him."

When he whispered in her ear she nodded and rose to her feet. "Well, seeing as though it's getting late, I would like to take Peter home with me so we can tell my parents. You wanna grab your bag and I'll drive." She said with a grin before giving Aunt May a hug and went to the door. She leaned against if spin in the keys in her hand and when he came down the stairs and they stepped outside starting towards the jeep, "I thought of one more question." She said as she pulled open the door to the driver's side and climbed in. "When I slipped on the paint, you caught me from falling. How did you get there so fast?"

[Jones Sparrow]

Peter was about to leave the dining room before stopped by Aunt May. "She is a good girl, Peter... Don't you treat her badly." She said quietly, looking stern. He nodded, having absolutely no intention of hurting Lexi in any way shape or form. He ran upstairs, grabbing his back, making sure it was all in there, and then heading down the stairs, smiling at Lexi. As they walked to her car she asked a question he assumed would be answered at some time. "The spider bite gave me a thing i like to call 'Spider Senses'... Its kinda hard to explain, but my body can sense danger whenever I'm near. I could predict a car crash, or a punch coming from behind, or someone really bad entering the room... Its like an alarm and a buzz going off in the back of my head, and then everything looks like it's going in slow motion, giving me enough time to react and counter a situation..." he shrugged, hoping she wouldn't bring up the point that he could have very easily avoided Flash's fists for a year now but did nothing about it. It was a sense of honor to him. He knew he could avoid getting hit... but sometimes it reminded him of how he used to be. He didn't want to abuse his power.

He opened the car door for her, giving a very dramatic bow then laughed, climbing in to the passenger seat. He put his backpack on his lap. "So how do you think your parents are going to react?" Peter asked her, kinda nervous just as she was nervous to tell Aunt May.

[EasilyAmused]

"Oh I see." She said in an attempt to understand. He really had this the whole time and will took hits at school. She watched her new found boyfriend to around the jeep and get into the passanger's seat. A smile curled the corners of her full closed lips; she understood that he didn't want tongue away his identity and respected his decision to continue to live his life without for if any weird changes. The jeep being an automatic gave her the ability to slip her hand into his even while driving; still wanting to be close to him even though she was only the consul away.

"I don't know how they're going to react; positively I hope but I couldn't care less. It's not their choice; it's mine." A nod left her as she smiled, her fingers lacing in with his as she drove the sweet smell of the fresh air and the breeze through the windows were nowhere near as intoxicating as it was flying through the air in Peter's arms. But it was the best she could do.

Pulling into the large two story house she parked the car and let out a small sigh before climbing out and shutting the door. Meeting Peter at the front of the jeep, she placed her hand in his and lead the way to the the door. "Just stay calm, everything will be fine." She said as she pushed open the door. "Mom, dad, I'm home and I've got something to tell you."

"Lexi! Come in! We have guests in the living room! Someone's been dying to see you again." Confusion moved across Lexi's face as she looked up at Peter and gave him a shrug not knowing who was at her house. Heading towards the living room still hand and hand with Peter her mouth fellow open to see the three people in her living room; the three people being the Osborn family, they were back in town! "Harry?!"

[Jones Sparrow]

Peter Parker and Harry Osborne were extreme opposites. Harry was a broad shouldered, muscular and had a fancy look to him, as opposed to Peter's lean (but very muscular) body, messy haired look. Harry's dark green eyes scanned his two old best friends. Harry absolutely hated his father, while Peter loves his family. Harry wasn't the smartest kid, but definitely not the dumbest either, while Peter was at the top of his grade. Harry had very dark red hair (almost black, but not quite) was neatly done, he wore a v-neck sweater, his sleeves half pulled up, with dark khakis and expensive shoes. "Peter?!" He said, a huge smile on his face. "I was going to visit your place next!" He exclaimed, rushing to the both of them, and embracing them in huge hugs.

"Harry, when... when did you get back?" Peter asked with the same smile. Peter and Harry have been friends just as long as Lexi has been his. When Peter first moved to his Aunt and Uncle he went to a park and saw that a kid was swinging on a swing all by himself, while others were playing away from him. Peter had no clue who he was, and was surprised to have the young Peter ask if he wanted to play. All the other kids were intimidated by Harry. His father was the CEO of the largest richest company in the world: Oscorp. But Peter treated him like everyone else. and that mean a lot to Harry.

They had a very close relationship. Lexi and Peter were still very much friends, but nothing could break a bond of two young boys swearing that they'll be friends for life. He, Harry, and Lexi went through elementary and middle school together. Harry would often spend the night at Peter's because he couldn't stand his father. They would talk, Peter would help with his homework (Harry never took advantage), and Harry fought off the jocks who made fun of Peter, with Lexi running after the fleeing jocks yelling things and trying to kick them... In the middle of eighth grade, Harry was shipped of to a boarding school.

"I just got back! I decided to finish off my high school years here, with you guys!" He looked down to see that they were holding hands, and frowned a bit. "When did you two become a--"

"Peter Parker. Its good to see you again." Said a very noble voice. Normal Osborne looked like an older and larger form of Harry. Peter and Mr. Osborne always seemed to get along very well, maybe it was because they both had a fascination with science. (Little did he know that Norman Osborne and Peter Parker's father, Richard Parker, used to be lab partners together right before he vanished. That was another reason why Harry hated his dad. He kept secrets about Peter's family from him when he knew he wanted to find out).The woman Peter never saw before stood by Norman's side. It must be his new wife. Harry's mother died when he was just a baby.

"Hello, Mister Osborne..." Peter said with a shy smile, taking the large hand and shaking it.

"Please, its just Norman." he said with a weird looking smile, as if his face wasn't used to making that formation. "and Miss Lexi Rogers. A pleasure" he said with another deformed smile and nod, but meaning it.

Norman and Lexi's parents seemed to have a better friendship though... He figured he didn't have much in common with an old woman who lives in a rather small two story house, like Aunt May and Peter.

Harry looked back at both of them, and beamed. "God its so good to see you guys! You have to tell me everything! especially about this Spider-Man guy!! I saw him around the news, and saw all the youtube videos on how he kicked that lizard guy's a--"

"Harry." Norman said, giving him a look. Harry rolled his eyes.

Peter couldn't believe this. He got an absolutely perfect woman for his girlfriend, AND his other best friend came back all in the same day!

[EasilyAmused]

That awkward moment when you walk into the house to find the person your parents would love to see you be with and you walk in hand and hand with your new boyfriend. Her stomach turned at the sight of Harry, it wasn't that he was a bad looking guy but he wasn't what Lexi found attractive. She always found Peter much more attractive; some people prefer the muscular build while she always favored the thinner taller frame with hidden muscles. And Peter's hidden muscles had so much strength that just made it super-hot.

Her parents were set on having their daughter be with Harry who was the next in like to own Oscorp while she was next in line to inherit her family’s law firm and all its clients, including Oscorp. But at least they were kind enough to allow her daughter to make the decision on her own. Really when it came down to it, their daughter’s happiness was important but they felt she needed to be supported as well. Little did they know, if it wasn’t for Peter, she could have burned up in a fire and been taken hostage and god knows what else with the crazy Rick Archer. A large smile grew on her face as Harry spoke to Peter, they had always been friends but Peter and he were closer and it really bothered Peter that he was shipped off to boarding school but, he was back and that’s all that matters.

“Mister Osborne.” Lexi said politely to him with a nod, a way she was taught to greet people that were her parents’ clients. “And Mrs. Osborne how wonderful to see both of you and Harry of course! I can’t believe all of you are back in town this is wonderful!”

“You said you had something to tell us Lexi dear.” Her mom chimed in from where she was seated sipping on a cup of coffee.

“Oh right.” She said being pulled back from her shock of seeing the Osborne family in her house. She held up her hand which held Peter’s. “Peter and I are dating.” While Harry’s parents looked rather stunned, her parents gave gentle smiles of approval, happy that her daughter had found someone that they had liked. Though they’d rather see her with Harry in the fact that the merging of the two companies would be quite a deal, her happiness was much more important and the look on her face was so very happy. “But that detail can wait for another time, we have a lot of catching up to do as I’m sure you four do as well.” With that she took Harry’s hand in her free one. “We’ll be in the sitting room catching up.” She told the adults before dragging the two boys down the hallway and into another room.

Letting go of both the guys’ hands she wrapped her arms around Harry’s neck in a tight hug. “I’m so glad you’re back and you can finish the year with us! That’s so exciting. But as for Spider-Man, that’s a whole different web.” As she sat down, she shared a mix of information from the new reports about the Lizard-Man to the fire she had encountered him in, she told him that he agreed if he had time to do short interviews with her for the school paper and that the first one was such a hit that she has to filter through emails from fellow students asking questions and pick out ones to ask the next time he swung by. The look on Harry’s face was a confused one as she sat down on the couch, she had expected Peter to take the place next to her but Harry sat down in it, leaving the love seat completely taken up and forcing Peter to sit somewhere else. As she explained that she expected the encounters to be rare she sent Peter a look of ‘I’m sorry’ to the fact that Harry took the spot she had intended for him and turned her deep blue gaze back to the newly returned friend. She ended the story with a not-so-detailed encounter with Spider-Man and the Goblin before tilting her head, “How was boarding school? Glad to be back?” Her voice was bright and chipper but she couldn’t keep herself from looking over at Peter; a smile just for him curling the corners of her lips before she’d look back at their friend who had begun to speak.

[Jones Sparrow]

Peter followed Lexi and Harry to the next room, and just when he was to sit down Harry sat down next to her. Peter awkwardly spun on his heel and sat down in a smaller chair that probably wasn't as comfortable as the seat right next to the very beautiful woman that was his girlfriend...

Now that he thought of it, Peter always was cock blocked by Harry, as if he didn't want them to be a thing... "You understand, Peter..." He would say with a shrug. He guessed that meant he was the popular kid while peter wasn't allowed to hang out with a friend who way out of his league... He did tell peter that he liked Lexi a lot when they were smaller, and peter would be lying if he said he didn't either, but he never told Harry... He was feeling pretty jealous... Harry became a very strong and handsome man, in a classy sort on way... But all the jealousy faded whenever Lexi looked at him with her loving blue eyes, and giving him a teasing smile. He wanted to kiss her, but knew that he shouldn't now....

"Well, it was... Nice. A bunch of stuck up kids in up state New York... To teach me how to "not be a smartass and more of a young adult whose soon to take over Oscorp." He said in an imitation of his dad, peter couldn't help a laugh at it. After done talking about a private boarding school experience, he looked at peter with a grin. "Wow peter, you look... Extremely different man! You wear contacts now?" He asked, looking at the transformation of peter Parker. Last time he saw him he wore baggy clothes, glasses, and he was a bit hunched over. Now peter stood up straight, had a very well toned body, and perfect vision with actual fitting clothes now. The only thing the same was his personality and messy hair.

"No... I... Laser surgery, glasses are gone!" He said with a smile, running a hand through his hair, giving Lexi a small smile. "But look at you, you meet any ladies there?" Peter asked teasingly, Harry laughed. "Yeah, but they mean nothing." He have a quick glance at Lexi, peter's face turned a slight pink.

[EasilyAmused]

Nodding to Harry as he talked about his short time in the boarding school, she laughed as he quoted his dad. This was common as his father didn’t like his attitude. She could understand what his father was talking about. His extended sarcasm was something she wasn’t a fan of, simply because she didn’t find it attractive. While Peter’s joking attitude and sarcasm since he became Spider-Man was joking and in a non-mean manor while Harry would be rude and talk in an insult manner towards people.

Lexi’s eyes moved back towards her boyfriend as Harry pointed out that he wasn’t wearing his glasses anymore and she smiled at him, her head tilted to one side as her hair fell off of her shoulders as she gave him a large smile. He did look different but he finally grew into the man he was destined to be. And that man was someone she truly admired and believed in. A smirk moved across her full soft pink lips as her bottom lip curled under as she smirked at him. Letting go of her lip, giving him the look for only a moment before she looked back at Harry; wanting to hear about his experiences with women but was disappointed to see that he didn’t have anything to share.

Poor Lexi was rather clueless when it came to guys, the few amount of boyfriends she had was because they actually told her they were interested in her but apparently there were more out there, Peter for example, that she would have never guessed where people who would be interested in her. Leaning back against the armrest she draped one arm over the rest and the other over the back of the couch her long body stretched out in a relaxed fashion as she gave Harry a gentle smile and a small push with her shoe covered foot. “Don’t worry, someone will come along. And a lot of the time they’re just right under your nose; you just have to…” Her gaze moved to Peter as her cheeks turned a small shade of pink, “See it.” With that she looked back at Harry. “Is anything else new?”