Chapter 12:

I smiled, maybe this time Spider-man won't end up being labeled a bad guy. With that done and a health breakfast, it was time to go to school.

MJ and I took the bus to school, we talked about what subjects she was talking and the people she would meet, needless to say she was nervous. We arrived with ten minutes to spare, students were crawling all around the campus, talking to each, gossiping or just halving fun.

I lead her into the crowded hallways, "welcome to Midtown high," I announced gesturing to the large crowded halls where people yelled, cheered, fought and generally just did teenage things.

"I think I'll fight right in," MJ said with a smile.

"That you will Peepers."

"Please stop calling me that."

"No."

"I didn't even mean to pep."

"No."

"I hate you."

I smirked, "no." I lead her down the hall introducing her to the various cliques and factions one could find in the school. There were the jocks, the cheerleaders, the techies, the nerds, the dancers, the theatre maniacs, the weirdos, the normals and of course me. The kid too smart to be a normal geek and too desperate for acceptance to be a hipster.

We had first period together, so after a visit to the councillors office I guided her to our first class. The moment we entered the room Flash Thompson seemed to notice me.

"Hey everybody check it out! Punk Parker's back!"

"Ha! What's the matter Parker? Did you finally recover from the itsy spider bite?" mocked Kong, Flash's right hand man and a heavy fellow.

I rolled my eyes, "wonderful, bullies. Like this place wasn't stereotypical enough."

Flash grew enraged, "what the hell'd you say-" he stopped as he noticed MJ standing next to me, he gulped and wished, "woah."

MJ turned to me, "are they always like this?"

I shrugged, "not, just with me. Though I think it's because Flash has a crush on me and is too scared to admit he's gay."

That snapped him out of it, "what?! Listen here Parker I ain't gay!"

"And what's wrong with" being gay?" Asked Zack, an openly gay kid in our class.

"N-nothing! It's just I ain't gay is all!"

I shrugged, "whatever," I put down my bag and stretched my neck, really hate that thing.

"So ah, you new here?" Flash asked MJ in the most subtle way possible, note the sarcasm.

"Yeah, I'm Mary Jane, nice to meet you," she smiled.

"Hey Mary Jane, I'm Flash, this Kong, if you need anything babe, anything, just ask us," he ended wiggling his eyebrows.

I gagged "truely Flash you mastered the art of seduction."

"What's it to you Parker?" Flash growled.

I shrugged, "nothing, please, continue, I believe you were flirting with the new girl."

"Shut it Parker!" Flash yelled, his face red in embarrassment.

"Stop it Tiger, you're embarrassing him," MJ teased.

"Fine," I rolled my eyes.

"So where are you from?" Liz Allen, blonde, blue eyes and head cheerleader asked.

"I'm from upstate, but I recently moved in with my aunt," MJ explained.

"So what are you into?" asked Crystal, another cheerleader asked.

"Well, I like fashion, singing, theater, that sort of thing."

"Oh! Did you see the new Channel line? It's so good!"

MJ nodded, "yeah, but I don't like their perfumes, too strong for my taste."

"I know right!" Liz's eyes twinkled, looks like she just found a new BFF. I watched as MJ mingled in perfectly with the popular crowd. Flash, Liz, Kong, a couple of side characters I didn't really care about but apparently were considered Gods of popularity according to Peter's memories.

"So wait how do know Parker?" Liz asked looking at me in disdain.

"What? Oh, he's my neighbor," MJ explained.

"Oh, okay. Hey sit with us MJ, we'll show you around after class."

"Thanks but Peter already promised me-"

"Parker? Please, that wimp wouldn't know where the toilet is!" Flash snorted.

"No Flash I do, after all you tried to give me swirlies in there plenty of times," I snapped back.

MJ's eyes went wide, "he what?"

He turned to me and glared, whisper in a quiet voice, "don't blow this for me Parker or I'll make sure next time I won't flush before I dunk you."

I raised a single eyebrow, "did you just threaten me?"

"And what if I did?" he growled.

I looked down at him and snorted, "I would like to see you try."

Flash growled, "today, after school, in the park."

I remember this, in Ultimate Spider-man Flash challenged Peter to a fight, Peter kicked his ass, broke his arm and in return Flash's parents sued aunt May and uncle Ben for all their money. It made things difficult for them, and I don't plan on repeating that mistake.

"Sorry big guy, but I have no intention of having a dick measuring contest with you. I don't need too."

"Why you little-"

"Settle down class!" the teacher walked in stopping Flash in his tracks, "that means you Mr. Thompson."

Flash growled at me, "next time."

I snorted, yeah, no.

"Come on MJ, sit with us!" Liz dragged MJ to the back, away from me. MJ looked like she wanted to protest but couldn't say a thing as Liz dragged her away, leaving me once more alone.

I sighed, sat down in my seat and listened with half a mind to whatever the teacher said. It was English class, not my favorite.

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