Peter Parker

You were always inseparable: you shared lunches, movies, and laughs. Peter was your constant, your refuge. He always had feelings for you, even if he never said it; you could see it in his eyes and in the way he remembered every detail of you. You knew it, but you never saw it that way... until MJ came along.

When he started dating her, everything changed. It wasn't just losing your friend; it was losing something deeper. You pretended it didn't affect you, but it hurt to see him happy with someone else. You kept quiet, because his happiness should be enough for you, even though every smile he had with MJ tore at you a little more.

Over time, you began to drift away. You responded less, you laughed less. Peter noticed and couldn't stand the silence. Until one day, after class, he confronted you.

Peter: —Why are you walking away from me? You: —I don't... Peter: —Yes, you do. Did I do something? Just tell me. You: —You didn't do anything. It's just that... you're with MJ. Peter: —So? She's my gir— You: —Exactly! And I hate it, okay? Not because you're in a relationship, but because it's you. Because it's you with her and not…

Silence.

Peter (softly): —Not what? You (whispering): —I can't stand seeing you with someone else. I've been in love with you for years... and I didn't realize it until you were already hers. Peter: —Have you been in love with me and never told me? You: —Don't say it like you're the only coward here! Peter: —This isn't fair. To her. To us. To— You (interrupting): —Then go. If you can't choose me, go back to her.

And he left. And as you watched him walk away, you felt something inside you break.