[ Currently ]
- It certainly looks good... very good indeed. - Peter approached her, pulling her to him with a discreet touch on her ass.
- You're getting naughtier by the day, aren't you? - May smiled, seeing how a more distant saleswoman could see where Peter's hands were squeezing.
- Someone needs to look after my aunt, and the salespeople are already thinking we're a couple. - Peter laughed, at what Eugene made fun of every day, saying that finally the "Parker Penis was becoming Chad". - And I love that color on you... the neckline too, especially it. - Peter dried off and couldn't help comparing it to today's busty blonde, where, even though his aunt wasn't as well-endowed as Felicia, each of them was still sexy in their own way.
- My God, you don't know what you're doing to me. - May smiled as she looked him in the eye. - Helping me with the bills for the new house, being so responsible, looking after me and always picking me up from work.
- You're ashamed, Aunt May. - Peter whispered seductively in her ear.
- Anxious about some acquaintance, seeing your nephew flirting with his own aunt? - He whispered seductively in the other ear.
- Excited by them discovering that at night, you wear a naughty spider-woman costume and have your wrists tied to the bed, - Peter looked her in the eye, again having that dominant expression of the first time she was seduced, of how he allowed himself to surrender to his powers and act freely. - Being totally at the mercy of his considerate son?
- Oh, my God. - May blushed and covered her face, trying to hide her silly smile. - You're becoming more and more naughty, what do you hear with my shy Peter?
- It's your fault for throwing me into this stream of active and passive interludes every night. - Peter smiled at how he always tied her up in bed, but that she was also the one who liked to tie him up sometimes. - You're the one who has no idea how my personality and ego have changed.
- Oh, darling, I know exactly what I'm doing to you. - May looked up with a teasing smile. - After watching all your lives and how hard everything was. I know exactly what I'm shaping you into so that you can enjoy everything you have and get everything you want.
- And what's your goal? - Peter moved away slowly as a saleswoman approached the entrance to the store. - Because just today I had to restrain myself from flirting with my teacher Munroe, restrain myself from pulling Gwen into a corner and kissing her in front of Mary Jane, feign shyness around Betty to have her tease me like a horny slut at the innocent newcomer and even shamelessly blow-dry a busty blonde client at the company, right in front of Jameson.
- Let me take care of everything, you just have to keep acting the way you have been... and tonight at the dance, maybe you'll get lucky. - May smiled as she straightened up and indicated that she would want to take this one.
With the saleswoman getting all excited about closing the sale of a tuxedo and a dress, she quickly went to prepare everything, while the couple got changed, little knowing that these two were not boyfriend and girlfriend or married, but an aunt with her nephew.
[ Previously ]
- Peter, stop fiddling with that tie. - May said, watching him adjust his collar for the tenth time. - You're already perfect.
- Do you think I should have brought the extra camera? I haven't even been able to buy one yet, I'm using Uncle Ben's old one. - Peter said a little embarrassed. - What if the one I brought is faulty? What if I don't get the pictures Jameson wants? It's practically a test here. - He said, acting all anxious.
- Peter, breathe. You're one of the most talented photographers I know. And, look, I know a lot of photographers... well, actually, just you. - May laughed, looking at her nephew. - But the point is: you're going to rock.
Peter looked around as they handed out the invitations and finally entered Jameson's unassuming house, seeing policemen, politicians and people who seemed important chatting away.
- It's just that... everyone here seems so important. And I'm just... Peter, the kid who takes pictures of Spider-Man... - Peter felt totally out of place. - Yeah, let's go back, I'll order pizza and we'll watch Back to the Future until we go to sleep.
- Not at all. - May smiled as she faced Peter, touching his face to reassure him. - Besides, you're here because you deserve it. Jameson wouldn't have called you if he didn't trust your talent.
- It's more like the audacity not to bow your head to him. - Peter sighed with a laugh. - Yeah, you're right. I just... hope I don't do anything embarrassing. Like knock over a cake or trip on the carpet.
- Peter, if you knock over a cake, I guarantee you'll be the best-selling picture in the Daily Bugle. - May turned towards the lounge, wrapping her arm around her nephew. - "Photographer destroys cake at charity event", it would be a spectacle. - They began to walk, the boy becoming more comfortable, his aunt getting into the mood of always making jokes like him when he gets anxious. - Oh, and Peter... if you see Gwen, don't look all awkward, okay? Take a deep breath and act as you have been doing, because she's already smitten with you, there's no need to force anything.
- Aunt May! No, I'm not here for that... oh, forget it. - Peter dropped the argument when he saw in her eyes that his aunt's focus really was on that.
[ ... ]
It had been a while since the beginning of the ball, so far Peter had been a true gentleman in being his aunt's date, even though he had never danced in that world, there was another one where he was older and had to date an Asian girl with powers identical to his own, a girlfriend who really made him integrate into this world of parties, theoretical experience he had, now he was showing it in practice with his aunt, who was guided by him and not the other way around. So, after his aunt got thirsty and went to have punch with Eugene's mother, Parker left them alone to talk and re-establish their friendship, with the excuse that he needed to go around the hall in search of some photos.
And he did. Ever since he was invited to work, Peter had been taking his job very seriously, taking pictures that would be interesting or just in case Jameson and the Police Department wanted to keep them as souvenirs, because with his old Polaroid, everything that was stored he could leave for the Daily Bugle and everything that was printed he distributed to the staff, even to his boss and his friend's father, this ball being a celebration of George's recovery from his heroic acts against the villainous Lizard.
Increasingly in demand from the police and agents, Peter walked around the hall taking photos and meeting new people. Betty was the main one working there, interacting directly with the Hardy heiress and all the politicking and bureaucracy, others were more receptive, as there was no denying that the hero had saved their captain, with Peter answering several questions about how there were only specific points in the city where the hero passed and allowed himself to be photographed, cutting off any connection or suspicion of a link with the hero.
Further away, Peter recognized Yuri when he went for a shot of who knows what drink, seeing how beautiful she looked in that red dress, but he couldn't show any familiarity, as his connection with the Police Department was between Spider-Man and Watanabe, and not her with the simple Peter Parker, but that wasn't enough, as the otherworldly beauty in the white dress who was at his side suddenly stared at him when he had finished his punch, so Parker acted quickly, setting his glass down on the table and indicating the camera.
Seeing her whispering to Yuri, the Asian woman, who worked with Spider-Man supervising Oscorp's surveillance towers, looked at him and waved for him to come closer.
- Good evening, I'm Peter. - He introduced himself to Yuri and then looked at the platinum-haired woman. - Photographer for the Daily Bugle.
- And Spider-Man's photographer. - Yuri added to her friend, who, as much as she had a look that was killing Peter, still wasn't interested, and that made it all the better in the face of a woman so...
My God, it's a good thing no one there could read minds, that's what Peter's gaze looked like when he stared directly at a point between the two women, as if he were staring at someone very far away separated by a virtual screen from reality. He then turned his gaze back to the two women.
- Well, not today. - Peter smiled, showing that he wasn't forcing titles on anyone. - Would you like some? - Peter pulled two photos out of his blazer, showing one of some policemen with George and another of Jameson himself with the police captain.
- I'd love to, I'm Yuri, Watanabe Yuri. - The Asian woman replied in greeting.
- Silvija Sablinova. - The platinum-haired woman also introduced herself.
- So I'm shy with such a common name... I'm just Peter Parker. - He feigned a joke, to the laughter of the policewoman and the penetrating gaze of the platinum-haired woman.
Starting to take some photos of the pair, Peter could see in the corner how May was studying him and looked pleased, wondering if he had ended up awakening some crazy fetish in Parker, or if she had always been like that and he had never noticed, because the normal thing would be for someone to be jealous, but his aunt seemed more and more excited about making Peter seduce the whole world.
- They were great. - Peter looked at the photos, handing some to Yuri and some to Silvija.
And suddenly, feeling something coming quickly towards him, Peter felt himself being hugged from behind in a way that he was getting used to.
- Peter! - It was Gwen who said excitedly, under the attention of the two women in front of her. - Is that why you refused my invitation today?
- It's your father's fault for making me a slave to the system. - Peter laughed as he turned around and hugged her. - I could very well be free to go out with you, but it's his fault I got a job.
- Ah, so you're the official photographer for the evening? I'll have to be careful not to strike any ridiculous poses. - Gwen stood back with a silly smile on her face, fixing her hair like this.
- I don't think you could strike a ridiculous pose even if you tried. - Peter flirted as he had been doing more and more with his best friend.
- Well, that was... well... I brought MJ, it was supposed to be the three of us, but you rejected me. - Gwen pretended to puff out her cheeks.
- So I'm already losing out to the redhead? - Peter pretended to joke, seeing Mary Jane further away, talking to Gwen's mother.
Stacy, seeing the two women standing there, smiled embarrassedly and then said:
- Sorry, Yuri. - Gwen said blushing. - I hope I didn't interrupt.
- Not at all, Mr. Parker was taking pictures of us. - Yuri smiled at her boss's daughter, showing her the photo in hand. - And you know each other?
- He's my best friend. - Gwen answered immediately, under Peter's gaze.
- I think we're a bit past that stage... - Peter smiled when he saw the blush on his best friend's cheeks. - MJ... what a surprise to see you here. - Peter said to the sneaky redhead coming up behind him.
- How do you always know I'm around? - Mary Jane complained childishly as she stood next to Parker.
- Maybe I am God. - Peter was direct and smug, to the laughter of Gwen, who had already seen the two of them start to trade barbs. - Or maybe I'm losing my best friend to the new girl in class, so I'll keep a close eye on you. - Peter looked her in the eye.
- You know, tiger... nobody likes a cocky guy. - Mary Jane said wryly, tossing her hair to one side, pretending to be the most exuberant person on the planet and even that she was close to the top. - Aren't you going to compliment my dress? I bought it just to steal Gwen for myself.
- I was going to compliment the hair. - Peter dried it and really couldn't help but pretend to be flirtatious, because this redhead was out of this world. - But nobody likes a cocky girl. - Peter added, to louder laughter from Gwen.
- Don't you two start. - Gwen put herself in the middle of Parker and Watson. - I'm not an object to be seduced and bought.
- That's right! Respect the beautiful girl, Mr. Parker. - Mary Jane feigned respect for Gwen's personal space, which placed her above Peter.
- Yes, but it was with me that she had her first kiss... not with you, Mary Jane. - Peter was straightforward about how he was the one who got the most on the field there, to everyone's surprise and Stacy's blush. - Or I could have just been dreaming... you never know how the teenage mind deceives you. - Peter pretended to be lying, but it was clear to the redhead that Peter was the one who was above her.
May, who had been watching from afar, soon approached, with five women now circling the rookie photographer from the Daily Bugle, and if he wasn't noticing, everyone else was, because five of the most beautiful women in the salon were walking around him and the boy wasn't showing anything very special apart from the suit that fit his defined body very well.
- Peter, aren't you going to introduce me to your friend? - May asked, curious.
- Of course. Aunt May, this is Gwen Stacy. Gwen, this is my aunt, May Parker. - Peter realized only now how he'd never really had his best friend close to his aunt, Parker being the one who visited Stacy's house the most.
- Nice to meet you, Mrs. Parker. - Gwen greeted Peter's aunt with a kiss. - This is my friend and Peter's friend from school, Mary Jane Watson. - She indicated the redhead, who also greeted her with a kiss on the cheek.
- Friends are a tricky thing. - Peter feigned disinterest as the redhead punched him weakly in the shoulder.
- Friend, yes. - Gwen corrected Parker. - And this is Yuri Watanabe, a supervisor at Oscorp Towers who works in my father's department. - Gwen pointed to the Asian woman.
- Nice to meet you, Mrs. Parker. - Yuri said hello. - This is my date, Silvija Sablinova. - She indicated to the platinum-haired woman who turned around with two glasses of punch from the table behind her, Yuri receiving one, then allowed the platinum-haired woman to greet Peter's aunt.
- It's my pleasure, dear. - May smiled at the woman with the incredible platinum hair, who for the first time that night seemed interested in something, and this didn't go unnoticed by Peter, who saw his aunt being dried off by Sablinova, pulling Yuri along to the punch table, handing one to May, then Silvija went on to talk to May and Yuri in a corner away from the teenagers.
- Yeah, well... Gwen, are you going to stay here all night? - Peter asked, staying with his best friend and the redhead.
- Yes, I'm here with my family. But if you want, we can talk later. Or... maybe dance?
Peter was surprised by the suggestion, because as beautiful as his best friend was, she was still a complete nerd like him, and didn't really follow the trendy patterns of the popular girls at school, but Mary Jane intervened before he could answer.
- Peter would love to, Gwen, then we'll dance together and maybe the tiger will be lucky enough to have you both. - Mary Jane, being the most brazen, quickly went back to trying to make Peter shy and submissive, as she had been trying to do ever since she enrolled at the school and made it her priority to want to dominate Parker.
- Would I be lucky, MJ? - Peter laughed wryly as he looked the redhead in the eye, not letting a Mary Jane dominate any relationship, because from his life experience, that was asking the redhead to abuse her freedom, and he wasn't willing to be anyone's doormat in another universe. - You're good... great. - Peter pretended to flirt, but always made it clear that he wasn't falling in love with the redhead, like the rest of the school was. - But not the only one. - He turned his gaze to Gwen, making the blonde blush.
- Then it's settled. Later, Peter. - Gwen smiled silly, pulling the redhead away, where they started whispering to each other.
As Peter sighed and walked over to the table, he quickly poured himself another glass of punch.
- Well, it looks like you have a dance engagement, Peter. - It was Betty who was on the other side of the table. - Look, when I had the shy guy following me around at work, I wasn't expecting him to be a hot woman magnet.
- And you know that very well, don't you? - Peter smiled at his coworker, seeing how next to her was a wonderful blonde wrapped around his arm. - Hi, Felicia, how are you?
- Amazing. - Felicia smiled at the boy she had met this afternoon. - That camera of yours has been a big hit with the police department. Mom is so happy that everyone is enjoying the dance.
- I'm glad. - Peter smiled, then sipped his punch. - I'm not used to dances or parties like that, but it's kind of nice... really nice, actually. - Peter grinned at Betty, as he looked over to where his aunt was standing with two other women, making Brant laugh mischievously.
- I knew there was a naughty boy underneath that shy photographer. - Betty laughed along with Felicia. - All that muscle hidden under baggy T-shirts and sweatpants wasn't adding up.
- And how do you know I have that much muscle? - Peter turned the tables on her, knowing full well how, on his first day at the Daily Bugle, his colleague had dried him off while he wore his company suit.
- Oh, Peter... don't force me across this table to check it out myself. - She dried him off in his suit, showing how a well-fitted outfit was doing wonders for the teenager with a body defined like an athlete's. I don't know where you've been working out or what you've been doing. - I don't know where you've been working out or what you've been taking, but it's best not to stop.
- Natural, chicken, egg, supplement and creatine diet. - Peter began, only to have his colleague skirt around the table, under the excited shouts of Felicia dragging her along.
- Fucking natural. - Betty stood in front of him. - Don't hide the game.
- I have no idea what you're talking about. - Peter laughed. - But since you're here, how about I buy you both a drink? - He asked, then poured two glasses of punch. - On behalf of our good boss.
- I knew the dynamics of the company were going to change when someone got in Jameson's face over the phone. - Betty accepted the punch.
- It's part of my charm. - Peter agreed, handing the second glass to the blonde. - How about some photos? I'm still working.
- We all are. - Felicia agreed, where, as much as she already had a target of interest she'd been chasing for a while, she couldn't help but feel the same way about the boy. - But first you'll have to show if you can dance as well as Miss Brant here. - She laughed excitedly when Betty allowed herself to be released to include her colleague.
- If holding a glass while you dance next to me to gain morale is any good, then yes. - Peter laughed as he feigned shyness, but he didn't deny dancing with this blonde, especially as the music got livelier than the slow dance he'd had with May and he really seemed to loosen up with much of the audience around him being adults
It was doing wonders in his life to stop this frenzy about any active attitude on his part being a reason for people to suspect him of being Spider-Man, because in reality no one did and reaching this consensus took him three lifetimes before he realized that every single person was too busy to stare at him in search of the identity of the Neighborhood Friend.
- Okay. - Felicia looked at Betty and saw her confirming excitedly. - Let me do all the work.
With Felicia pulling him into the middle of the crowd on the dance floor, Peter soon began his second dance of the night, this time with a specific person who would be linked to two sides of his life, little knowing how close they both were to knowing his identity, but at the same time, so far away from it.
For Spider-Man's first obsessive villain had just been brought into their lives, and little did they both know it.
And that brings me to the end of another chapter.
I hope you're enjoying it and don't forget to comment. XD
-- Characters Introduced --
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Peter Parker:
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May Parker:
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Betty Brant:
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Gwen Stacy:
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Mary Jane Watson:
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Felicia Hardy:
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Yuriko Watanabe:
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Silvija Sablinova:
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Jonah Jameson:
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George Stacy:
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