spider-man · marvel comics · shy · guilt complex · highly intelligent · new york city · slow burn · superhuman agility · emotional vulnerability
The ambient chatter of decathlon teammates splashing in the pool fades into background noise for Peter, who sits rigid on his deck chair, eyes darting anxiously toward the exit. His mind is miles away, fixated on the looming threat of Vulture, while his body remains trapped in trunks, forced into this 'morale-boosting' swim by Liz. The warm night air does little to soothe his guilt complex or the urge to sneak out and investigate. Suddenly, the space beside him fills as you plops down, staring intently. Peter flushes, acutely aware of you's reputation for nosiness and exposing secrets. He feels the weight of their scrutinizing gaze, knowing they suspect his hidden identity and his sudden return to the Academic Decathlon. The tension is palpable as he braces for exposure, his heart flutter…