Chapter 73

Felicia looked at the hologram, it was us when we went on our first date in the movie theater. She smiled and turned to me, "I'm sorry, it's just...I never did this before. You're the first serious boyfriend I have and sometimes it feels like I'm slipping away from you. You're always working, we barely get to spend any time together and..."

"Hey, I'm new to this whole relationship thing too, we'll take it one step at a time okay?" I told her planting a kiss on her cheek, "Merry Christmas Kitten."

She took the gift and smiled, "Merry Christmas Tiger," she then kissed me back on the lips. I dropped her off at her house and then went home to get ready. It was time for the Oscorp party, and I was going stag tonight.

I was wore the same suit I wore to Homecoming, it was after all an Oscar party, high class and all that shit. However I wasn't going unarmed. I wore my Spiderman costume underneath my suit, I switched off the arc reactor making the suit seem more like a one piece thermal wear than a superhero costume.

I had my mask hidden inside my suit jacket in its inactive flat board form and the gauntlets were hidden up my sleeve.

I took a cab to Oscorp towers, when I reached I noticed people were already gathered, all dressed in expensive looking clothing, walking into the large tower like they were about to visit the mall. But then again Norman did say he was going to make an announcement today, so it might be kind of like a shopping spree for the wealthy.

I got in with little hassle, I had to show the text Norman sent me as proof of invitation along with a driver's licence. I stepped into the lift with a beautiful blonde woman and her date, they pressed the button for the top floor, guess that's where I'm going as well.

The elevator opened up revealing a high class ball room with people filling it up by the second. I walked in and slowly moved to the corner not trying to draw attention to myself. I looked around, there was food being served near the back, waiters with snacks and drinks, a band playing soft classical music off to one corner and in the center a large circular structure of some kind that was covered by a cloth.

It was obvious the hidden machine was what everyone was here for, but I couldn't sneak in and get a look underneath, too many guards around it keeping a watchful eye. I could cause a distraction, but I doubt something other than Iron Man dropping in could surprise them. I could ask Johnny to show off, but Sue told me the FF had to stay out of the public eye when it came to people like Osborn.

I was fucked and I knew it. I had to sit here and wait. I looked around, I recognized some of these people, the mayor of NY was here, so was the DAY, a few police captains judging by the uniforms, a handful of celebrities that I knew and I'm sure many more I didn't, and even the occasional scientist that were out of place, since they were nerds and had no fashion sense...like me.

I was about to just walk around and get something to eat when I spotted Harry off in the distance with Flash by his side. They were discussing something, I was just about to run and hide when Flash looked up and immediately spotted me.

"Parker!" Flash smiled, he pointed at me and Harry quickly spotted me too, great, just great. They both quickly walked up to me with matching grins. Fuck me.

"Osborn, Flash," I nodded at them, "I suppose I would find you here."

"Yo Peter, how did you here?" Harry asked in surprise.

"Your father gave me an invitation," I told him, "he said I would be interested in some kind of announcement."

"Oh, right, of course he did," Harry grumbled.

"This party's kind of lame though," Flash growled, "we can't get any beer and the adults are so boring!" Just then a supermodel passed by and all three of us watched her pass by, "but ah, it is important."

I rolled my eyes, "sure it is," I turned to Harry, "why did you come to MJ's play?"

Harry blinked, "oh shit, that was today wasn't it?!"

I nodded, "yup."

"Oh man I'm in so much trouble! I couldn't help it, my dad wanted me around her to set this whole thing up!"

I shrugged, "don't care Osborn, but I suggest you call her up and tell her that."

Harry sighed, "yeah, I'll do that Pete, thanks."

"You know Harry, didn't your dad mention something about seeing him in Peter showed up?" Flash asked.

"What? He did?" Harry asked in surprise.

"Yeah, remember he told us to bring Peter to him when he arrived? He told you like ten minutes ago."

"Oh, right, you're right. Come on Peter, let's go," Harry sounded even more defeated now. Was he trying to hide the fact that Norman wanted to see me? Why? Because...because Norman likes me and always compares Harry to me. Of course he wouldn't want me to meet him and give more reasons for Norman to push him down.

We walked into the heart of the crowd with Harry leading the way. Flash and I followed him the people there spared us a single glance before dismissing us, good, not many of them know of me yet, or else this would be troublesome.

We reached Norman who was currently talking to the couple I was in the elevator with. By his side was another couple, a short man of average build and messy brown hair and my his side a woman around his age that looked kind. The man looked familiar, but I couldn't quite put my finger on it.

"Father, Peter's here," Harry spoke softly.

Norman turned to us and glared at his son for interrupting his conversation, but once his eyes landed on me they were full of joy.

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