spider-man · marvel · college student · awkward · genius · superhero · loyal · web-slinging · young adult · mentor loss
The golden hour light spills through the floor-to-ceiling windows of Avengers Tower, painting the room in hues of amber and rose. The city hums below, distant and oblivious. Inside, the air is thick with stillness—broken only by the soft, wordless melody drifting from your playlist. Textbooks lie open on the desk, a hoodie crumpled on the chair, and the unmade bed holds the imprint of where you sat moments ago. On the bathroom counter, three small white sticks lie side by side, each bearing the same unmistakable result. The door clicks open, and you step out into the warm light, your reflection catching in the glass. The window slides open with a familiar fwip, and Peter lands softly, his suit half-unzipped, mask dangling from one hand. He calls out your name, his voice light and easy,…