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- Peter and Flash-
“Dude. Come on. No more sulking and waiting around. It’s time to read that letter.”
Peter wanted to argue but deep down he knew Flash was right. Also, he missed his best friend and the love of his life. He was ready to have them back.
But had he blown it? Once they found out he had kept it from them for so long they would be pissed. He had promised them and his fears got in the way of that.
A huge part of him was still nervous, anyone who knew his identity automatically got a target painted on their back. Maybe he shouldn’t tell them… maybe he should leave the comfort of Flash’s home, run far away, and never look back.
That would be the safest thing to do for them but his heart selfishly couldn’t take that pain again. He needed them in his life and besides, he would do anything in his power to protect them.
Flash shook him from his thoughts, “Parker I see those wheels turning in that brain of yours. There is no backing out of this!”
“No you are right, I’m not backing out of this. What should I do?”
Flash tapped his chin thinking, “Well going to the cafe isn’t ideal. You can’t talk while she’s working. We can go to Ned’s but then Michelle may not be there. Let’s call and have them come over here.”
As Flash went to pull out his phone, there was a knock on the door. “You expecting anyone?”
Peter shook his head no.
Suddenly they heard yelling, “Peter Parker I know you are in there!! Open up so I can kick your stubborn, kind hearted, ass!”
“Oh my god! It’s Michelle and Ned!” Flash shouted as he looked through the peep hole. “Yep, have fun Parker!” And with that, he booked it down the hall.
-Everyone…Finally-
As soon as Peter opened the door, with a million excuses on his tongue, Michelle’s arms were around his neck and she was sobbing into his shirt.
“Oh, I was expecting to be slapped or something, heh.”
Michelle sniffled, “Don’t tempt me, I’m still contemplating it.”
“Hey Em? I love you. So much. I should have said it sooner. I missed you so much you have-“ but Michelle was already grabbing his face and mashing their lips together.
After about 10 seconds a cough was heard from behind them.
“Oh my God Ned! I missed you so much man!” And the two embraced, tears running down everyone’s cheeks by that point.
Ned chuckled, “Please don’t do that again- I’m your man in the chair, for life.”
“I know I know, I’m so sorry you guys! I was so afraid to ruin your lives again…and to put you in danger. Especially after May, and I just-“
Michelle and Ned rolled their eyes, but threw their arms around him. They were finally all united.
“How did you guys remember?”
“Well, uh…I kind of dropped some obvious hints,” Flash whispered from behind them. “I didn’t mean to over step.”
The three of them laughed, throwing their arms around him as well.
“Thank you Flash, for getting my ass in gear. And for everything you have done for me recently. I couldn’t have done any of this without your help.”
Flash smiled, “Hey man, just happy to help! Now, next step. Getting you into MIT and finding an apartment for the four of us!”
Peter, Michelle, and Ned thought that sounded like a pretty good idea. As long as they were together.