Chapter 12: The Club is Established! Skye Appears!
After the performance, Gwen stepped to the front of the stage, pulled back her hood, and shook out her golden hair.
"Thank you for your support~"
The audience erupted in excitement.
"So Gwen is Ghost Spider?!"
"Oh my god, my two favorite girls are actually the same person!"
"You're getting too into character—this is just an act. But Gwen's cosplay is seriously spot on!"
"I used to think Jessica was the best, but now I'm all about Gwen!"
"Didn't you say Ghost Spider was your favorite?"
"I meant at school."
"Come on, only kids choose sides!"
The party buzzed with chatter and excitement. Meanwhile, Ethan and his group headed toward the dressing room to change out of their performance outfits.
Inside the Locker Room
The moment they stepped in, Gwen threw herself into Ethan's arms, pulling him into a passionate kiss.
"Ohhh~"
"Gwen is really feeling it tonight~"
"Must be the excitement from the performance~"
The girls changing nearby giggled and teased her, completely unfazed by Ethan's presence.
They didn't mind changing clothes in front of him—after all, they were still wearing underwear, and Ethan was not just any guy; he was exceptional.
Ethan let out a soft breath. "Gwen, you were absolutely dazzling tonight."
"All thanks to you~" Gwen grinned, standing on tiptoe to steal another kiss.
As Ethan responded, he reached behind her to help unzip the back of her costume, while Gwen did the same for him. With practiced ease, they quickly changed back into their normal clothes.
Watching them, the other girls felt a little flustered—these two were way too natural at this.
Jessica crossed her arms. "Gwen, weren't you hesitant about the performance before? Why are you so excited now?"
Gwen beamed and leaned in to kiss her as well. "Thank you too, Jessica, my dear friend~"
"Ugh, Gwen!" Jessica wiped her face in exaggerated disgust. "I might have female fans, but I'm straight, okay?!"
Mary Jane giggled behind her hand. "So, Jessica, what's next for the club?"
"Next, we need to recruit members," Jessica said after a moment of thought. "And the person in charge of that will be… the vice president!"
"Who's the vice president?" Ethan asked absentmindedly while still wrapped up in Gwen.
Jessica smirked. "You, obviously!"
"Wait, what?"
"What do you mean 'what'? You're the only one with enough free time, brother!"
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The Next Day
Ghost Spider Fan Club – Member Registration Office
Ethan lounged lazily in his chair, looking utterly unmotivated.
"Name?" he asked, not even bothering to straighten up.
"Uh…" The chubby boy holding his backpack hesitated. "Ned. Ned Leeds."
Peter, standing beside him, gave Ethan a look. "Ethan… we're not criminals. Maybe try sounding a little friendlier?"
"Huh? What's the problem, Peter?" Ethan barely lifted his eyes, looking half-asleep. "I'm not the one who wanted to start a fan club."
Peter sighed.
Ethan yawned, flipping to the next page on the sign-up sheet. "Age?"
Peter: "..."
Ned: "..."
Despite Ethan's half-hearted attitude, the two eventually filled out their forms and officially became members of the Ghost Spider Fan Club.
"Alright, next." Ethan knocked on the table.
A mixed-race beauty stepped forward, gracefully taking a seat across from him. She leaned in slightly, a playful smirk on her lips.
"Hi~ handsome."
Ethan didn't even look up. "Name?"
"Handsome, I saw your performance at the party," she continued with a teasing tone. "You were amazing~"
"Oh."
"Name?"
The girl blinked. "... Skye."