Date?

(Next Day)

"Gotta be quicker than that!" I exclaimed while spinning past my brother who went for a steal and slightly slipped, though under normal circumstances I would stop, this is before his game tonight, and his opponents wouldn't have mercy. It also didn't help that if he tried to turn to me he would end up tripping me from the way our bodies were positioned, which in a real game would be a foul.

I go up and do a two handed rim grazer before landing and turning to my brother who's a bit winded, but I have a grin.

"That's game!" I said walking up to him, while he started grumbling and I quickly get him in a headlock.

"Hey. Don't feel so bad, after all if there's one person you'll never win against, it's me!" I said with a laugh while he struggled to get my arm off him.

"Yeah, yeah, whatever! Now get off me!" He said while still struggling while I laughed before letting him go.

"So how you feeling about tonight?" I asked him while we went over to the spot we left our stuff at.

"Honestly? Kinda nervous, but came way too far now to quit." He said and drank some water.

"Yeah, and don't ever quit bro. Always gotta keep going for your dreams while you still young and got time." I said, by now we're both sitting on the floor.

"...Why'd you not chase basketball?" My brother asked suddenly.

"Well I've always been busy, and right now I'm committed to Oscorp. I wouldn't even need to go to College really when I've been there for so long already." I explained to him.

"And Norman loves you almost more than his own son." Ethan added as I awkwardly chuckled.

"Yeah, but he's a good guy, ya know? And it's always good to have someone like him in your corner, right?" I asked rhetorically.

"Anyways, go on to school before the coach gets really mad at you." I said while getting up.

"Where you headed to?" Ethan asked while copying me.

"To go home and take a shower, see if Gwen wants to go, and pick up Miles." I said simply.

"Ah, you gonna ask out your gwirlfwiend to my game?" He said mockingly.

"Yeah, at least I get bitches." I said back with a grin while he looked crestfallen.

"I'll talk to you after your game probably, see ya!" I said grabbing my things before walking off with the same grin on my face still. Getting home, I'm greeted by one Aunt May.

"Hey, Peter. Feeling hungry?" Aunt May asked from the kitchen.

"Yeah! I'm going to shower first though." I said and do just that. After getting dressed in my room, I start drying my hair off more with one hand and text Gwen with the other.

P: Yo Gwen, u busy for the day?

G: Not really, y

P: Wanna go to my brothers game with me?

P: Ik it might be boring for you, but there never a boring moment with me :)

"Fuck! Real smooth Pete!" I said, mad with myself.

G: Yeah smooth talker, Ima take pity and say it's the head injury

G: But I don't mind, when should I be ready?

"Yes!"

P: By 6, I'll come pick you up

G: Sure, see ya then

Having an internal celebration, I quickly go down and eat before saying bye to Aunt May and go to pick up Miles. Getting to his apartment, I knock.

"Yo Miles! It's me Pete!" I call out, and a few seconds after my words the door opens as I see Miles ready.

"Let's go!" He exclaims, almost running past me, but I bar him from going forward with one arm as I use the other to hold open the door.

"You have to lock it first." I said as he chuckled sheepishly in response.

"Right."

"You got everything you need?" I asked, still holding the door open but I've let him go.

"Yeah, keys, phone-"

"And that little alarm button?"I asked.

"Yes! Right here, now can I lock the door?" He asked exasperated while I only stare at him for a second before letting the door go. He then locks the door as we headed on to Queens.

"Alright Miles, I'm bringing along this girl as a date I guess, more of a pseudo one, but do not mess this up for me. Got it?" I said to him on the train.

"You got a girlfriend?" He asked with stars in his eyes.

"No, we aren't together, yet." I explained carefully.

"Alright! No problem! I got your back Pete!" He said with confidence, but honestly it only made me worry more. Getting to Gwen's house, I proceeded to make the mistake of instead of texting her I'm here, I knocked on the front door. And the consequence? I'm greeted with a stern faced Chief of Police.

"You're late." He said simply but sternly.

"Sorry, sir. I had to pick up this little guy here." I said while turning to Miles, also giving him view of him since he was behind me.

"It's nice to meet you though, Officer Stacy. I appreciate your service to our community." I said with my hand out. Taking my hand, squeezing it to probably size me up and try to intimidate me, he sees it's pointless kind of since I'm clearly able to handle myself.

"Mr is fine." Was his only response.

"Gwen! Your friend is here!" He yelled into the house, as I heard a groan before I see her rush down the stairs.

"Dad! What did I say if there was knock at the door?" She asked, slightly exasperated.

"Well he was late darling." He said, trying to explain himself, not wanting to gain her ire very clearly, though I don't blame him, a woman's wrath in simple terms, is very annoying.

"Yeah, fine. I'll see you later dad, love you." She said while hugging him.

"See ya sweetie, love you too." He responded as she stepped out in front of me, but he gave me the "dad" stare for one last second before closing the door.

"Hey Pete!" She said with a smile.