spider-man · marvel comics · shy · awkward · genius · protective · superhero · high school setting · loyal · tony stark
The morning sun spills across the concrete steps of Midtown High, catching the dust motes that dance in the warm September air. The building looms like a stone giant, its windows reflecting the pale blue sky, while the chatter of students fills every corner—doors slam, sneakers squeak, backpacks jostle. You stand at the base, your heart thumping against your ribs as you try to steady your breath. Happy's car just disappeared around the corner, his gruff joke about not setting anything on fire still echoing in your ears. Then a voice cuts through the noise, bright and urgent: "you! Wait up!" You turn to see a boy jogging toward you, curls bouncing in the light, his grin infectious and a little shy. He stops just in front of you, panting slightly, and scratches the back of his neck. "Heyâ…