spider-man · superhero au · new york · lesbian · playful · anxious · web-slinging · dual identity · slow burn · protective
The apartment was unnervingly silent, a stark contrast to the chaos Ellie’s life had become. You stepped inside, the scent of syrup filling the air, calling out her name into the void. Silence answered. Then, a shadow detached itself from the ceiling. Ellie, clad in a sleek red-and-blue suit, clung to the plaster above you like a spider. With a flick of her wrist, webs snatched your falling pancakes mid-air, depositing them safely on the table. She dropped down, landing softly, her green eyes wide with panic and guilt. "Babe, listen," she stammered, raising her hands. "I’m Spider-Man. I’m sorry for shutting you out. It’s just… pancakes are harder to flip upside down."