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this one is dedicated to INTOYOUJONAH bc angelica is a babe

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"Hey, Parker!"

Angelica's hand clutched onto Peters shoulder, startling the teenager as he turned around, his chocolate brown eyes wide and mouth parted slightly. It took exactly 2 seconds for Peter to realize who she was, as he wrapped his arms around the older girl, a smile on his lips.

"Hey Angel."

"No, Parker, it's Angelica."

"What's up Angel?"

Angelica groaned, flinging her arms over her head as she rolled her eyes, before adjusting her glasses and greeting Ned, who had been watching the two of them.

"What's up Ang?"

"Not much. Stressed for finals, but overall, I'm tired."

"Anything going on at home?"

"The usual. My parents are gone again."

"How long?"

"3 months."

"Damn."

"Do you guys want to sleepover? We can watch movies and eat as much junk food as we want."

"Yeah! What time?"

"After 5."

"Sounds good. We'll be there!"

The bell immediately rang, as Angelica waved goodbye two her two best friends, walking to her 4th period Physics class, where everyone was sitting down, getting ready for another lecture.

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Angelica wouldn't be lying if she said she hadn't developed feelings for a certain brunette. He was everything she could ever want in a guy; funny, smart, good-looking, sweet and overall just amazing.

The first time her eyes fell on the brunette boy, was at orientation. They were put into small groups, where there would be an older leader, whom they would learn from and be their guide.

She had been paired with him, and on their first day, he had made his best impression of himself in front of her.

She had been holding a scorching cup of coffee, and much to her luck, Peter had accidentally stumbled onto her, her coffee falling all over her chest and clothes, turning her pink clothes a caramel color.

"Oh my god! I'm so sorry! Here, let me help you clean that up."

The boy, flustered, immediately went to get paper towels, as he gave her a couple and started wiping her shirt sleeves, which weren't helping, to be honest. But, nonetheless, he tried to help. And she found it adorable.

"It's okay, seriously. Don't worry about it."

"No, no. God, I'm just so clumsy. I'm so sorry. I can make it up to you."

"Really?"

"Yeah. How about coffee? After school?"

With a smile, she accepted, as she looked into his chocolate brown eyes, only showing sympathy for his actions. This was when she realized there was something... different about Peter from other guys she had dated. He had a flame in his eyes for selflessness. And ever since you met him, that's the kind of person he was: selfless.

He was always looking out for others when they felt out of place, or were being bullied by Flash, Peter's biggest enemy. Always the one to help others, even when they didn't ask for it. It was such a Peter thing to do, that Angelica was so used to it.

After that day, she couldn't help but feel something towards the geeky boy. The one who sat in the middle of the class, always working or talking about Star Wars or what they were going to do after school.

Yet, she couldn't bring herself to tell him.

She had gotten rejected by another boy at a young age, so she had lost faith that someone might like her back. Instead of setting herself up for rejection, she decided to just stay quiet. And maybe, the feelings might go away.

But they didn't.

They were still there after years had passed.

They were now in 12th grade. Time seemed to move by quickly as Angelica grew.

Her friendship with Peter and Ned seemed to grow, as all three of them stayed close, talking about what all of you wanted to do.

Yet, the conversation between Angelica and Peter never came up.

He never asked if her if she wanted to go to homecoming with him. Or go on another date. Yet, in the back of Angelica's mind, she wanted him to ask all of those questions. She wanted to be the one to wake up tangled in his arms, being able to place a kiss on his lips and holding hands with him. She wanted to grow old with him, to have kids with him, but it seemed like he wasn't interested at all.

It broke her heart, but she had to stay quiet.

That was, until, prom season came around.

Before Angelica knew, posters were up, announcing the ticket sales and how a lucky couple could win 2 tickets for free to prom, instead of having to pay $30 for each. Which was ridiculous to Angelica.

Months passed, and prom was still being announced. It was only a month until it was the day, and Angelica already decided that she wasn't going to go.

It would be for the best, and it would save her from any heartbreak.

Plus, Angelica knew that Peter was already going with someone else, seeing as she overheard Ned talking to Peter earlier, saying "when are you asking her to the dance?"

"I don't know.. soon? she probably doesn't feel the same."

"of course she does! just ask her, peter!"

And it broke Angelica's heart.

So she didn't even buy a dress, didn't buy nice shoes or went to get her hair done. Because it wasn't worth it if she couldn't even go with her best friend, let alone, her crush.

So Angelica stayed home the whole day, and a couple hours before the dance started, a knock was heard at Angelica's door. So she went to open it, and was starstruck by who she saw.

"Hey, Angelica. Can I come in?"

Nodding, she opened the door wider, letting Peter walk inside her apartment before closing the door.

"So, what's up?"

"I just wanted to know if you were going to prom tonight?"

"No."

"Why?"

"Because.."

"C'mon, you wouldn't give me that answer without a 2 paragraph long reason."

"I, just.. I don't really want to go."

"You should."

"I think I'm just going to stay at home. Watch some movies."

"Then, you wouldn't mind if I joined you?"

With a shake of her head, Angelica was sitting on the couch, Peter next to her with an arm lounging over her shoulders as they watched Star Wars: Empire Strikes Back once again.

In the middle of the movie, Peter stopped it, turning to Angelica with a look of panic.

"I, uh, I need to do something before it gets late."

"What's wrong, Parker?"

"I, uh, I don't have the words to express this, so I guess I'll just have to show you."

One thing led to another and Peter's lips were on Angelica's, as they shared a passionate kiss, their love going through their bodies as they each returned the feeling. When they pulled away, they both had smiles on their faces from their actions, as Peter had a slight blush on his cheeks.

"That was amazing."

"It was."

"Does this mean you'll go out with me?"

As Angelica and Peter shared another kiss, she smiled before nodding.

"Of course I will, Parker."

This was not how Angelica planned her night.

But damn, was she happy it turned out this way.