Chapter 16: Changes
"You... you shouldn't take steroids, I understand that bullying may be something that would make you make that decision, but you are only damaging your health".
Peter could only watch in amusement as he listened to Michelle's absurd words.
"I didn't know you were a comedian, it's not like we know each other that well, but no, I'm not taking any drugs, and the last time I remember, I was the one who punched the school bully in the face".
"Are you telling me to believe that in less than 2 weeks you became a bodybuilder in the Men's Physique category?". She says with obvious sarcasm and mockery in her tone.
"You can believe what you want Michelle, it's not like we know each other that well, although I'm a little surprised that you know that, plus that's the weirdest and most specific way I've ever been praised".
"Okay, enough, suddenly you know how to fight, they expel you, apparently you gain 20 kg of muscle mass, and now you are a narcissist, who are you and what did you do with Peter Parker?".
"Puberty... also, why so much interest on your part?".
"Are you kidding? Right now you're like an alien on display, plus everyone can't stop talking about you and what you did to Flash, and for your information, I'm not late, there are 30 seconds left until the bell rings".
"Okay, well... good talk, see you, Michelle". Peter said, saying goodbye.
"I will discover your secret, Peter". She says, narrowing her eyes.
"Good luck".
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Upon entering the school building, the first thing Peter sees is a bunch of people looking at him strangely, straining his hearing he hears something that makes him laugh and praise Michelle's observation skills.
"Who's the new guy?".
"I don't know, but he's handsome".
"Will he be an exchange student?".
(Do I look that different? I mean I understand the physical change, but I still have the same face, even without the glasses).
At that moment, Peter encountered someone whom he did not know whether he should continue preventing or not.
"Hello Mary Jane".
"Peter, you came to school, can we talk? It's important".
"... Sure, I have some time after class".
"I understand, see you".
After that brief interaction with Mary Jane, Peter headed towards the principal's office, hoping he wouldn't be like last time.
"Hey Peter!".
(It seems like it's my destiny to be interrupted every time I'm doing something at school).
"Wow, you, you look... wow".
"Hi Liz, how are you".
"I'm fine, but you, look at you! You look incredible, you changed your style, you put on contact lenses, and you exercise, what's the change?".
"Thanks, Liz, you look good too as always, I got tired of being the old Peter Parker, so I decided to make a change".
"Well you look great, I like it, listen you got expelled, I'm sorry about that, but look on the bright side, you're here, I missed my favorite studio couple".
"Yes, about that, I came to talk to the director of the expulsion, but I have not forgotten what we agreed".
"That's great! It's not that I don't like the other members, it's just that, you know, no one is as smart as you".
"Oh? What about Michelle?". Peter asks curiously.
"Michelle is, how to put it".
"Sarcastic? Mocking?".
"I would say unique". Liz says, trying not to offend.
"Yes, well, I'm sure that ball of curiosity wouldn't be bothered in the slightest by being described that way, isn't it stalkers?".
Peter asked Michelle, who was walking behind him, and managed to hear what they were saying about her.
"I'm not stalking you, the classroom is this way, and it's the least offensive thing I've ever heard, so I don't care".
She says as she approaches the two.
"I'm sorry Michelle, I didn't mean to offend". Liz says apologetically.
"Okay, it was the alien here who should apologize".
"Oh? Now we're giving each other nicknames? I'll make sure to have one for you next time". Peter says looking at Michelle, she looks back at him and says.
"Alien attempt".
"You guys...surprisingly get along very well, that's a surprise". Liz says observing the interaction of her clubmates.
"Who would get along with a guy who looks like a copy of Captain America". Michelle says with her characteristic tone.
"I'm not sure if that's an insult, besides you don't have to be ashamed". Peter says, mocking her.
"I'm sure it's not an insult". Liz says, joining Peter.
"Anyway, the bell rang, have fun skipping class".
After Michelle left, Peter and Liz looked at each other and smiled.
"It seems like someone has a new friend, but I must say that you are taking this change very seriously, I would never have imagined that you would get along well with Michelle".
"I'm sure anyone would be surprised to be friends with her".
"Don't be mean, well Peter, I'll see you later, so we can study together, remember to stop by the club from time to time".
"See you later Liz".
After saying goodbye to Liz, Peter managed to get to the principal's office, who was not happy to see him again after what happened last time.
"I came for the test".
"Here you go, as we agreed you will be asked everything about the 2nd year, you have 1 hour".
Believing that he would not succeed, Director Davis considered and helped Peter fail, since he believed that it was impossible to answer so many questions in such a short time.
Peter, who has been studying the intricacies of magic, didn't think much of this exam.
(20 minutes should be enough for 450 questions).
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19:58 minutes later, Peter found himself handing his exam to a bewildered and disbelieving principal, who saw how Peter didn't cheat and answered all the questions.
After Principal Davis, along with other teachers, reviewed the exam for an error, they told Peter that everything was fine and that he was excused from studying and would only have to come for sports and music classes.
After leaving the principal's office, Peter found the hallways abandoned. Lacking a use for his time, he decided to check how he and the police were coping with his injury.
(It seems that he managed to lose the police, surprisingly he was able to escape from that place on his own, although I can see that he put a tourniquet on his leg and is heading towards some kind of hiding place, well, good for her, I guess).
"Peter? Hey, you're back at school, what are you doing here in the hallway?".
At that moment, Gwen appeared, and she seemed more cheerful than the last time the two of them met alone.
"Hello Gwen, you look good, come back for now, why are you so late? Classes started half an hour ago".
"Oh, thanks for that, saving the city and those things that can't be talked about in public, and what do you mean, for now?".
"I'll tell you later, I think you're late for class, we'll talk later".
"Okay, see you, Peter".
After saying goodbye to Gwen, Peter began to think about what to do.
(There's still some time until he finishes school... I guess I could call to see how the game is going and sell Kingpin's jewels on the black market at the same time).
Knowing that in the end, he will end up with less money than he stole from Kingpin, Peter spent the entire morning making calls and asking when the house would be renovated, he told May that he could order food for lunch.
(It's time to get out of class, surprisingly I was busy all morning, now to talk to Mary Jane and visit the Baxter building)
Waiting outside the school, Peter watched as the students slowly left, until Mary Jane came out and approached him.
"Hello Peter, thank you for agreeing to talk to me".
"Sure, no problem, so... what did you want to talk about?".
Right at that moment Gwen, Michelle, and Liz were dating, as part of the same club they knew each other and sometimes they talked after school, although mostly Gwen and Liz talked and Michelle listened.
The three saw how Mary Jane and Peter seemed to be talking and when they were going to say hello, they listened to their conversation out of curiosity.
"Why have you been avoiding me? Peter".
Peter, who knew that the three of them were listening, didn't care and responded to Mary Jane.
"Avoiding? What are you talking about? I'm here talking to you".
"I mean, before you used to call or do homework together, now it seems like you don't care at all about how I am, and you don't talk to me anymore".
"But what are you talking about? Mary Jane, the last time we saw each other I said hello, I won't ignore you and if I don't call you anymore it's because I have things to do".
"But... I thought you liked me".
(Wow, this girl thinks the world revolves around her? Maybe old Peter liked her, but other than being pretty I don't see anything positive about her, it's not that I hate her, it's just that she's very immature).
"That's right Mary Jane, I used to like you, but not anymore, it doesn't mean I'm ignoring you".
"But why? Because you don't like me anymore? Was it something I said?".
"Mary Jane dime, do you like me? Or is it just that you don't have your lapdog on your tail anymore?".
"..."
"You don't answer, it's not necessary, don't get me wrong, I don't hate you or anything, or it's just that the world doesn't revolve around you and like I said I've been busy, plus many times I saw you talking to Flash even before I sent him to the hospital".
"... I... I'm sorry, I don't know what to say".
"I'm aware that you tried to help by talking to him, so you don't have to apologize, but don't expect me to call you to do your homework or chase you everywhere, we can be friends, but that's all".
At that moment, the three who were listening "secretly" had their eyes wide open in surprise, although they knew that Peter liked Mary Jane because it was very noticeable, seeing and hearing how Peter confronted her left them in shock, in that Mary Jane moment.
"I understand... I don't blame you for thinking I'm just a bitch who wants attention, but you're one of the few people who treat me kindly without expecting anything in return".
"..." Peter didn't say anything, he had already made his point clear.
"Tell me something, are you... are you dating Gwen Stacy?".
At that moment the 3 who were listening were speechless, Michelle and Liz only looked at Gwen with surprise and doubt, she was just vehemently businessman with her head in denial.
Surprised, Gwen wondered why Mary Jane would say that, but deep down the idea of going out with Peter didn't bother her, at that moment Peter answered.
"Although I have no idea why you think that, no, we are not dating and even if we were, it is not my place to say it in public without Gwen's consent".
At that moment, unbeknownst to them, everyone (except Gwen) breathed a sigh of relief, including Michelle, although she didn't know why since she didn't like Peter as a romantic interest.
"Oh... I thought... forget it, it's my mistake, I'm sorry". Mary Jane said, somewhat blushing with embarrassment.
"Okay, so if that's all, see you Mary Jane, have a good day".
Before the 3 gossipers could leave, Peter had already arrived in front of them, grabbing them red-handed.
"I must say that I didn't expect you here Michelle, I didn't think gossip was your thing". Peter says, amused by the situation.
"I was just... watching from afar how they rejected you".
At that moment everyone stared at him, since her excuse was terrible, they all saw how Peter rejected Mary Jane.
Seeing that her excuse didn't work, Michelle looked down at her and her cheeks turned pink with embarrassment.
"Well, although that pathetic excuse was funny and your reaction was very cute, it's rare to see the three of you together, is there ever a chance?".
"The truth is, we were leaving the club when we saw you and decided to wait for you to finish your business with Mary Jane". Liz said naturally after seeing Michelle's failure.
"Yes, that's right she was looking for you because my mom told me she was going to cook, so you can bring your aunt whenever you want".
"Sounds great, I'll let May know when she gets home".
"..."
"..."
At that moment, Michelle and Gwen understood why Mary Jane thought they were dating.
"Are you sure you're not dating?". Michelle asks sarcastically.
"Oh? Why? I'm not spying on the lady, is she jealous?". Peter said mockingly.
"I'm jealous, but not everyone dates a hottie like Gwen with you". Michelle said following Peter's mockery.
"Ohhh? I didn't know you were a lesbian Michelle, you have a little left if I'm honest". Peter continued with the mockery, wanting to see how far Michelle would go.
Gwen and Liz didn't know whether to laugh or cry, seeing the stupidity of those two.
"What? Peter Parker, you're not telling me you're homophobic? One last thing, I didn't believe you were that kind of person". Michelle, who did not give up, played along with Peter even though she embarrassed her.
"Are you kidding? There's nothing hotter than two naked women kissing".
"Alright! You two, that's enough! We understand". At that moment Gwen had to stop them since they were taking it too far all 3 of them were blushing and embarrassed.
Michelle who didn't expect Peter to be a pervert and say that, stayed silent and looked away, Liz was surprised since she didn't understand how things got to this point, and she saw Peter with new eyes.
Gwen, who was getting used to the new Peter, found it a little easier to accept that he was bolder than before.
"Very well, now that it was clear that the three of them were spying on my conversation, I'm leaving since I have matters to attend to, see you, ladies, take care of yourselves".
Saying, Peter left, leaving 3 girls confused by the new Peter Parker.
"That's a change". says Liz, still surprised.
"You're telling me? He seems like a different person". Gwen says, remembering that Peter is Spider-Man and the "reason" for his change.
At that moment, Michelle just looked at Peter in silence as he left.
(Get to the bottom of what is happening).
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Just then, Peter teleports to the Baxter Building and is surprised when he sees Ben.
(Okay... that's weird, I guess).
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