"I have loved you since we were 18
Long before we both thought the same thing
To be loved and to be in love
All I can do is say that these arms
Are made for holding you, oh-oh
I wanna love like you made me feel
When we were 18"
~ One Direction

⚠️ Trigger Warning is mentioned in this chapter! Assault and attempted sexual assault. If you are uncomfortable please skip ahead!!!  ⚠️

3rd Person's POV

"There they are! Finally the lovebirds make their presence known."

Mila rolls her eyes at Phil as her and Peter walk hand in hand into the room.

"Whatever you're just a hater."

Blair scoffs jokingly, "Join the club."

Mila takes a quick glance over at Blair who had peeked at Mj who was trying not to make eye contact with Mila. Chuckling, Mila pulls Peter farther into the kitchen and sits at the island with him standing behind her.

She knew Mj was trying not to bring any attention to herself. Mj was scared that Mila knew... and Mila didn't give a damn how Mj felt anymore. The girl kissed her boyfriend knowing he was taken. Of course Mila wasn't one to talk but Mila gets points for not knowing Peter was Spider-Man.

"So what's the plan for tonight?"

Cora skips over to the island and grabs an apple, "We are going to this super cool club that I've been hearing about."

Mila smiles, "Great I can finally wear the dress and shoes you guys got me."

Peter smiles kissing Mila's head of hair, "And I can finally see it."

Flash groans, "Alright enough of the lovebirds. I think it's time to guys spend some time together."

Phil nods, "I agree."

Gwen holds up a finger smiling, "Ditto."

As the guys leave the kitchen, Cora, Blair, and Gwen all start talking about their outfits for the night. Mila lightly glares at Mj wondering when the girl would turn to her. She knew Mj felt the heat of her gaze.

"Okay we'll be right back."

Cora pulls Gwen out the kitchen leaving Blair to look between Mila and Mj. She smiles awkwardly before snapping.

"Shoot I left my... nah screw that I'm leaving so Mila can go off on you. About time..."

Blair leaves and Mila chuckles to herself. Mj bites her lip looking down at her bowl of cereal.

Mila scoffs, "You're seriously not even going to look at me..."

Mj says nothing as her spoon swirls around the bowl.

"What happened to coming to you like a woman? Did you come talk to me? Tell me that you literally tried to steal my boyfriend?"

Mj's head snaps over to Mila with tears in her eyes, "Mila I'm really sorry. You'll never know how sorry I am-"

"No I won't, because I want you to stay away from me. And stay away from Peter. I trusted you. I trusted that maybe you were just being super nice to him. I doubted myself and my trust in my boyfriend because of you. And that's not okay. So again I say stay away from us. Or I'll resort to something I really don't want to."

Mila storms out of the kitchen leaving Mj to sulk and swirl her cereal around some more, before finally getting up and throwing the bowl in the sink.

...

Mila stands in her burnt orange dress with ruching on the middle with gold stilettos that wrapped up her ankle. Tilting her head to the side, she smiles at her reflection in the mirror. She jumps as Peter's reflection pops up behind her.

"Sorry didn't mean to scare you."

Mila smiles, "It's okay."

Peter wraps his arms around her waist and kisses her cheek, "Okay and I'm sorry about that too."

Mila follows his gaze to the light bruise on her neck. She rolls her eyes and turns in his arms. Her arms swing over his neck as she pecks the tip of his nose.

"I'm fine. It doesn't even hurt."

"Are you sure?"

"Sweet shy Petey boy is back..."

Peter's cheeks redden slightly as he rolls his eyes. Mila giggles and pokes his side.

"I'm serious though. If I wasn't okay I would tell you. Now can we go?"

Peter nods then a smirk forms on his face, "After you."

Mila starts to walk but freezes and glares at him playfully, "Nice try. After you..."

Peter chuckles holding up his hands in surrender, "Alright you caught me."

"Yeah yeah let's go crazy boy."

SMACK

Peter's head snaps to Mila as she hurries past him laughing.

"Now you see how it feels."

Running away giggling, Mila hurries down the stairs as Peter chases her. Peter shakes his head grinning, "You're gonna pay for that, pretty girl!"

...

"This place is amazing!" Gwen stares at the flashing colorful lights in awe.

"I know!" Cora smiles as she holds Phil's hand.

"Okay drinks then dance." Blair orders the guys to go get drinks as she pulls Cora and Mila away while telling Gwen to come along.

Obviously Mj tags along with no where else to go and no one else to talk to. Gwen grabs Mj's hand and grins making Mj smile sheepishly.

Mila sits at the empty booth they had just found then looks over at Blair who was sporting a deep red velvet dress and thigh high boots.

"B Davis you look hot as fuck and if you don't say something to Flash tonight, I just might take you home."

Blair smirks, "You haven't even had a drink yet and you're already trying to get into my pants?"

"My best friend is attractive. I'm letting her know. So sue me.."

Blair laughs kissing Mila's cheek, "I'm kidding. I love you."

Mila shrugs with a smile, "Duh."

"Oh look who's coming back... gotta go."

Cora and Mila watch Blair hop up and walk seductively over to Flash who smiles flustered. They watch as he hands her a drink and she pulls him to the dance floor.

Mila wipes a fake tear, "They grow up so fast."

Cora snorts then grabs a drink from Phil as he sits beside her. Peter brings a tray a drinks over for Mila, Gwen, and can't leave out Mj.

"Thanks." Gwen smiles.

"Yeah thank you..." Mj smiles sadly then frowns and looks away, "Gwen you wanna go dance?"

"Definitely."

Gwen pulls Mj away from the booth and into the crowd. Peter sits down beside Mila then he looks at face and grins.

"Someone try to steal you away from me?"

Mila frowns confused, "What do you mean?"

Peter laughs to himself and grabs a napkin off the table. He wipes the red lipstick stain from Mila's cheek as she blushes.

"That was from Blair."

"So I need to watch out for her now?"

Mila rolls her eyes, "Oh don't be jealous. Let's dance."

As her arms wrap around his neck, Peter moves his hands to her waist. Mila frowns as she feels his hands tremble as he looks around not making eye contact with her.

"Hey..." she says gaining his attention.

"Hmm?" He replies almost nervously before looking beside her and looking away.

"Are you okay?"

"Y-yeah I'm fine." He stammers.

Mila frowns, "You were just fine. What's going on?"

"It's not a big deal." He shrugs.

Mila shakes her head as she runs her hands through his hair, "Did you have a nightmare last night?"

Peter freezes then shakes his head nervously, "A nightmare? N-no I-I just couldn't sleep. I'm okay."

"I don't know about that Peter. Talk to me. What better place than here and now where we know no one can hear us."

Peter gulps before sighing, "I just... I've been dreaming of Mr Stacey..."

"Peter..."

"It's fine. Not a big deal-"

"Don't say that. It is a big deal. Do you want to talk about it?"

"N-no I'm okay. I just don't know if it's safe to be around me-"

"Don't do this. It's my decision and I think I'm pretty safe around you. I've been fine. Nothing has happened for weeks now."

"I just don't want to-"

Mila interrupts him by kissing him. Peter sighs into the kiss lightly gripping her waist.

"You're not going to lose me, you goofball. You're stuck with me... remember?"

"Promise?"

Mila grins, "Promise... I'm not going anywhere, anytime soon. Now shut up, stop worrying, and dance with me."

"Yea Yeah
Yea Yeaaah
Yo 'Sounds' I Hear You Man
Usher
Yea That's It Right Here
Queen B Yeah
I'm the king, y'all know that
(Usher Baby!!)
She the queen, came right back
(Listen To It!!)

Yeah... Yeah
Now baby girl there ain't nothing more than I can say
You know by now I want it more than anything
If I walk away and just let you leave
You'll be stuck in my head like a melody

I know you want it (yeah)
I'm hesitating (why)
You must be crazy
I got a man, you got a lady

I know we here together
So this must be something special
You could be anywhere you wanted

But you decided to be here with me
No coincidence
It was meant to be
Don't be shy
Don't let your boy get in
So you can tell of all your friends
You was on the remix like...

In this club
In this club
Ladies can I put this love up in you
One time if you ain't scared say wassup
In this club
In this club
They can keep watching I ain't stopping
Baby I don't give up
In this club
In this club
Ladies can I put this love up in you
One time if you ain't scared say wassup
In this club
In this club
They can keep watching
Baby I don't give up
In this Club"

Mila grins as they sway side to side forgetting that everyone else existed.

"I'm in love with you Peter Parker."

"I'm love with you Mila Rory Stacey."

...

⚠️ Trigger Warning- Assault. If you are uncomfortable please skip ahead!!!  ⚠️

"I need some air. It's hot in here."

Peter nods standing up, "I can come with you."

Mila shakes her head pushing his shoulders making him sit back down at the booth with everyone else.

"No it's okay. I'll only be a second."

"Mila..."

"Peter..."

Peter bites his lip while watching Mila grin. He really couldn't say no to her.

"Fine."

"Okay I'll be back."

He watches her scamper away and frowns.

He would give her five minutes until he followed... make that two.

Mila sighs as she leans against the brick wall in the back of the club. She decided not to go outside seeing as you know how movies were. Standing by the bathrooms, she thinks back to Peter and what he was going through at the moment. She felt horrible but she didn't know how to help.

Suddenly, she frowns as feels shivers run down her spine. And not the good kind.

She gulps lightly, rubbing her arms then looks around. Her eyes fall on a guy her height staring at her. He was bald and wore sunglasses inside. Definitely an asshole.

Her conscience told her to jet so that's what she did. As her legs start to move quickly, she is immediately shoved into a wall in the empty corridor.

"It's my lucky day. You are a dime."

"Get your hands off me now." Mila spits out as she pushes his hands away from her arm.

Mila's head snaps to the side as her cheek reddens. Feeling her hot cheek she stares at the guy in shock and fear.

"Aw ruining my fun so early. I've been watching you all night. Finally got you alone."

"You fucking touch me again and I'll scream."

The guy holds up a pocketknife. It gleams in the light making Mila bite the inside of her cheek. He brings the knife to her face making her look away.

"What the fuck do you want from me?"

"I think you have an idea..."

The knife points to her dress as the guys hands roam her body. Mila cries as she tries to move out of his strong grip. Her leg goes up to knee him in the balls but his hand heals her leg and moves it to the side as he stands in between her legs. He pushes the knife against her neck staring at her angrily.

"You try that again and I'll cut your throat open."

"Please don't. Just leave me alone... please."

The guy struggles with the zipper on his pants as he tries to unzip them with one hand. He feels a tap on his shoulder and frowns.

"What the fuck do you want?"

"I want you to get your hands off my girlfriend."

Before the guy can speak, Peter grabs the knife throwing it down the cooridor then punching the guy in the gut. Mila holds herself wrapping her arms around her stomach as she watches Peter brutally beat up the guy.

"Peter..." Mila whispers.

Peter doesn't even hear her. His mind can't even comprehend where they are as all he can think about was the guys hands all over Mila.

"Peter..." Mila says clearer.

Peter punches the man again. Blow by blow blood flows from the guys face onto Peter's hand.

"Peter stop!" Mila finally snaps out of her shock and fear. She hurries over to him and grabs his arm.

"No Peter stop! You're gonna kill him!"

"He deserves it!"

"Peter you're angry. You don't mean that. I don't want this guys death on your hands."

Peter's fury lessens as he thinks about all the blood on his hands. Literally and figuratively. George Stacey would've been even more disappointed in him if he killed this guy. Not to mention Uncle Ben. They'd both be rolling in their graves.

Peter grabs the guy by the collar and glares, "You ever do this again to any girl... I'll find you."

He huffs and drops the guy onto the ground. A gasp sounds from behind them. Mj stares at Mila then Peter then the bloody guy.

"Oh my gosh are you guys okay?"

Mila nods. For once she was grateful that Mj was there.

"Could you get Flash and Phil please?"

Mj nods and runs off without question. Mila slides against the wall and sits on the ground. Her hands tremble in her lap before she feels a set of larger warmer hands cover hers. She grimaces at the blood then smiles at Peter who sits beside her.

"I'm so sorry Mila."

"It's not your fault."

Peter shakes his head as thousands of thoughts soar his mind. Why didn't he have the spidey tingle? He knew when he watched her walk away that he should've gone with her. Why didn't he? Why was she always hurt because of him? If he didn't allow her to go she wouldn't have been attacked and assaulted.

Mila hisses in pain as her hand goes to her neck. Peter quickly grabs her hand before she touches the small cut on her throat.

"Don't. We'll clean that up, okay?"

Mila nods frowning, "I'm okay Peter."

Peter nods staring ahead blankly, "I know."

Mila pouts as tears form in her eyes, "Peter I'm okay..."

Peter gulps pulling her hand up to his lips, "I know Ror."

Mila sighs looking down at their hands. She knew Peter wouldn't be okay after this. Not only was he having nightmares of her dead father who made him promise not to involve me in his life. But now she got hurt in his presence.

"Damn!"

Flash raises an eyebrow looking down at the injured man and then at Peter, "And to think you were just a scrawny little white boy."

Mila rolls her eyes, "Eugene you're white."

Flash shrugs, "Still... didn't know you had it in you. But joking matters aside. You okay Mila?"

"Yeah I'm fine. Can we just go?"

...

KNOCK KNOCK

"Peter I told you, you can sleep in here. I'm fine. I don't need space-"

Mila freezes as the door opens revealing Mj.

"Oh it's you."

Mj frowns nodding no slowly as she closes the door behind her, "Not offended that was a perfectly accurate and acceptable reaction."

"Damn it, I'll have to do better next time."

"Mila..."

"I don't want to talk to you, Mj. No offense... I take that back, all the offense in the world. I would rather cut off my tongue."

Mj shrugs, "Me too."

Mila rolls her eyes.

"Sorry not because of you. I just get it. If I were you I would rather cut off my tongue than talk to me too."

"So why are you here?"

Mj sighs sitting on the edge of the bed with her hands in her lap, "I just wanted to say that if you need someone to talk to... I'm here."

Mila scoffs, "Right. Little miss boyfriend stealer is here to have a therapy session with me... how perfect."

"Seriously Mila. I know what it feels like to be assaulted."

Mila gulps before shrugging sadly, "That doesn't change anything."

"I know it doesn't. I just want to let you know why I am the way I am. Which is no excuse. But when I was thirteen, my own father sexually assaulted me. All the time... Until I was fifteen and he died. Gosh I was so happy. I wasn't even upset about the fact that I would have to be in a foster house. The fact that, that man... that monster was no longer around, no longer in my life, made me feel safe. But I wasn't okay. Not really. I was damaged. I was scared. I stayed away from boys, from men. They all scared me. Which is why I lean more towards girl. I'm more comfortable. Men just terrified me. I thought the worst of every single one of them. Until I was partnered with Peter..."

Mila bites the inside of her cheek while sitting holding her knees to her chest.

Mj continues on after making sure it was okay with Mila, "He was so nice. So caring. He was the first guy that didn't scare me. The first guy I thought was put in my life for a reason. The wrong reason I first believed. Obviously. I'm sorry Mila. I really am. I'm glad I didn't hurt your relationship. I see that you two are meant for each other. I'm sorry I let my odd determination get to my head. I know it's no excuse... none of what I said is. I just wanted to let you know where my head was. And first and foremost if anything happened tonight... and you want to talk and figure out how to somewhat heal then I'm here for you."

"Thank you..." Mila nods with a hard smile.

Mj says sure and then gets up and walks over to the door.

"Mj..."

Mj turns to Mila, "Yeah?"

"I understand and I won't forget this. But I don't think I can forgive you."

"I get that... I hope some day you can."

Next chapter we start Movie 2!!! Who's excited but also scared and sad...

What'd y'all think about Mj's apology and history?

You think Mila will heal?

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