IMPORTANT!
Tigger warning!
In the flash back there is some depressing thoughts as Flash bullies Peter. Including Flash telling Peter to 'go join his parents'. Please read with caution if this could tigger you.

Peter's POV
As soon as I got in the elevator I took May's call.

"Hey May! What's up?"

"I'm on my way home from the hospital early. Do you want to go to a restaurant to eat?" She asked. I blinked. What occasion was it that I forgot?

"Um. Sure. What's the occasion?"

"Oh no occasion. I just got a bonus from work."

I smiled. That was always good. Why do I feel like somethings off.

"How about our favorite Thai place?" She asked, with fake enthusiasm. Was it fake? Am I over analyzing?

"Aunt May, is everything okay?"

"Yes. Of course! I just thought after getting into that fight with those fugitives the other day I'd take you somewhere special. How's your wrist?" She asked. Okay. Everything was normal. Right?

I started rubbing the back of my neck. At least me being Spider-Man gave me excuses for the injuries I earned at school.

I checked my wrist. It didn't hurt much anymore. As long as I didn't bend it wrong.

"It's holding up good."

"Great. And should I just meet you at the restaurant? I assume you've been superhero-ing. Even with a hurt wrist."

"Actually I've been hanging low. Avengers, Kraven. Probably not a good idea to get caught up in that kind of fight." I said, cringing at the word Avengers.

I just watched a movie with a few of them. Felt amazing but awkward at the same time. How can someone like one part of you but hate the other? I mean, I guess I do act differently as Spider-Man... but do I really act that different?

Yes. Yes I do.

"Good. Meet you at the restaurant?"

"Meet you there. Larb you." I said hanging up. She absolutely could not learn about what happened with Flash.

I quickly got out of the elevator and  out of the building before I started half jogging, half running in the general direction of the restaurant.

~Earlier that week~

"Hey Parker!"

"Not in the mood Flash." I said shoving my books in my locker.

"Where's your girlfriend, huh? At the Library?" He asked mocking. "How is she supposed to protect you from there?"

"I said I'm not in the mood." I growled, turning away.

"Does she read you bedtime stories before you go to bed?" Flash asked. That earned a couple of laughs from his friends.

"Leave her be." I told him, she shouldn't have gotten into this. She should have just walked away. Like everyone else. I started walking away.

"Hey! I didn't say you could leave yet! What kind of stories does she read you? Mary's little lamb?"

More laugher.

Flash put his hand on my shoulder.

My body jolted. On instinct I whipped around and punched him in the face.

Bad idea. Bad idea.

"You're gonna pay for that. And what your girlfriend did." Flash sneered.

Before I had a chance to get away he grabbed me by the arm.

"Let me go!"

"Where's the fun in that puny Parker?"

I struggled to get out of his grip. He dragged me out the back door of the school. Then he threw me to the ground.

And of course it had been raining all day.

The first kick in the stomach came as a shock at first. I gasped.

After that it was another kick. And another. A 'accidental' step on the wrist. A few more kicks. Flash and his friends were laughing.

It was the laughing that made me sick to stomach. Sick knowing there were people who find pleasure in this.

People who enjoyed hurting others.

"Why don't you go join your parents or something?" Flash said as he kicked me again. Everyone was laughing. It had started raining. Again.

At least the rain made everyone leave.

At least the rain washed away the blood from the new scapes I had.

~Back to the Now~

"Peter? Earth to Peter?" Aunt May waved her chopsticks in front of my face.

I didn't even realize she was trying to get my attention.

"Hmm? Yeah?"

"What would you like for dessert?" She asked pointing her chopsticks at the waiter.

"Oh! Um.... coconut ice cream!"

"Okay then. I'll be back with your order." The waiter said before walking over to the counter.

Today had been a nice change from the other day.

"So how has work been?" May asked, taking a sip of her soda.

"Well I got a promotion. And I met Mr. Loki!"

From the looks of it she nearly choked on her drink.

"You what?!"

"I got promoted! I'm working with the nice lady Ms. Fowler now."

"No, the other part."

"I- met Mr. Loki?"

"An avenger? Peter are you sure their not going to figure out who you are?" She asked, her voice low. Her eyes were tainted with worry.

"Oh c'mon. As long as I don't show up burned to a crisp from fighting them, they probably won't figure it out." I said causally. Probably too causally. Actually that might not have been the best thing to say.

"Peter!" She hissed. "I'm serious! This is about your safety."

"Yeah, I know. I promise I'll be extra careful." I said, hoping she'd calm down a bit. She sighed.

"Well I guess there was a reason to celebrate tonight!" She exclaimed, obviously trying to lighten the mood. I smiled.

"Yeah. Yeah, I guess so."

A/N (important note below)
HELLO!!!

I hope you enjoyed this chapter.

(Although you might not have because Flash is an idiot)

Anyway hugs to those of you who have been/are being bullied, I hope you find the courage to stay strong and that you get help or they stop soon. You guys are amazing!

Anyway, I'll be gone for a bit because I'm going to visit my extended family for a late Christmas.

I hope you guys are having a good 2021 so far and that you all have a great night/day.

Bye!