hey, alternate dimension friend! man, I hope I'm doing this right and reaching the right Gwen... bc today is the Gwen I know's birthday. so if you're her or if not, if it's your birthday too
you might know me! i mean, i know a miles. i'm 21 today. sound right? or am i way too old? usually i'm way too old. which is actually really sad. whatever, that's how things tend to go with us, huh?
is she like us? i'm guessing yes if she visited you from an alternate reality but either way it's cool that you're friends
[ she's not going to mention that she dated her miles for like .4 seconds, mostly because i, chrissy, do not want to mention that ever it was so weird omg ]
it's been a liiiiiittle over 4 years not crazy long and i recently told uh the whole world who i really am so the last year has been kinda wild ok it's been REALLY wild
so you're saying if i dropped in from a portal to let you know something really awesome happened in my life you'd just throw popcorn at me? i see how it is
[Five minutes later Peter is bounding up the stairs of the apartment building instead of waiting for the elevator, fumbling with keys at the door, but he bursts in a little breathless moments later, hoping Gwen isn't upset.]
[ gwen, in an attempt to figure out if she's actually all that drunk or not, has decided that now is the time to go into the fridge and figure out what she put in there that didn't actually belong in there. and luckily for everybody involved, she's still kind of buzzed, sure, but it's like looking at the fridge in a totally different way from before. there's some clarity there. thank god. also having her head in the cold fridge is helping her focus. jeeze.
so if her eyes and her brain are caught up to speed, why did her fingers have to go and type that? she hears the front door open and she takes a split second to appreciate peter saying i'm home like he does because that's nice it's a great thing that he does that he probably doesn't even realize is great, but yes. right. ]
M'in here. [ not that she's staying there, because she says it as she's walking towards the hallway, leaning to rest her head on the empty door frame that leads from the hallway into the kitchen.
her cheeks are red, aren't they? she can feel it now, but only right now, now that she's looking at him. cool. very cool. ] Hi.
[He follows her voice toward the kitchen but meets her at the doorway, noting the flush on her cheeks and slight hesitation in her body language. It's sweet in a way she probably doesn't realize and Peter can't help it when his face breaks out into a bright smile, coming up smoothly to pull her into a hug without hesitation.]
Hey. It's okay.
[His heart is racing. There's no doubt in his mind that tipsy or not, drunk or not, Gwen meant exactly what she texted. There's also no doubt in his mind that he wants to say it back, that through text or not it doesn't matter because it's real. Even if he feels like he's about to faint from how nervous he is, he has to say it anyway:]
[ her laugh is more like a quick, relieved exhale, but she smiles too as soon as he's hugging her, comforted by that, at least. she hides her face against his shoulder for a little while, hands bunched up in the back of his shirt, because yeah. nervous is a word. for sure. it seems too mild, but in a.. good way?
well, now it's definitely in a good way.
she leans back from the hug, a little bit, just enough so she can look at him because she has to look at him ]
I really love you. [ which she texted, right, but she didn't say it, and now she's saying it ] Like in the movies. [ aaand she'll go back to hiding her face again now ] This is not how this went in my head. But I had to tell you. You were being really- lovable.
[He's never exchanged I love you's with anyone but family so this is completely, totally out of his comfort zone. Peter can't deny his feelings though and even if they're just words it's also more than that. So much more. He's never felt like this with anyone and wasn't brave enough to come to terms with it first, it seems.
It's cool. He's young and learning and Gwen is so, so much braver than him. She's amazing.
He can't stop smiling and it worsens with her rambling until he's left laughing good-naturedly, hugging her tight when she hides.]
Movies are deceiving. This is awesome. You're awesome.
[ gwen's definitely never felt like this about anybody, let alone actually let herself think about it and come to terms with what it really is. and then said it. it's a lot. a good a lot, but still a lot. she kind of wants to just stand here hugging him for the next hour or two, or maybe forever, that'd be great too. she just- fits against him, they've perfected the whole hugging thing and honestly? she thinks that's something they should be proud of. she's proud.
eventually she's disrupting the hug with a kiss pressed to his neck, his jaw, then his cheek, then a little too high on his cheek oops that's his nose there okay now she's kissing him properly, more sweet than anything else. only she doesn't pull back when she starts talking again, so the words are all mumbled against his mouth ]
You're awesome. [ which is why she's giving him another kiss ] The most awesome person. My awesome person. [ aaand another kiss ] From another universe. How crazy is that?
[All the kisses whether aimed unintentionally or not make Peter laugh and once she gets him on the lips he returns the kiss with smiley pecks of his own, feeling so ridiculous and giddy at once. Nothing could ruin this. Nothing could take away the lightness in his chest right now.]
Super crazy. Now that could be a movie, definitely.
[He's hurriedly trying to speak between kisses too and eventually just stops trying to talk altogether, pulling Gwen as close as possible so he can seal their mouths together in a proper kiss. Peter has to force himself not to smile to ruin it, and eventually he can't help but lift her some until her feet brush off the floor.]
[ he lifts her and gwen just holds on tight, arms fitted around his shoulders. she could totally foot pop right now, that's a thing she could do. she might be doing it a little bit. halfway. she doesn't even realize she's doing it at first either. when she breaks the kiss it's just to rest her forehead against his, noses bumping, and she shuts her eyes because maybe she wants to take a second to memorize this exact moment.
even if it's not over.
but she's a little selfish, right, and she's not ready to divert the attention away from the fact that he loves her, he said so. ]
I have really good news, too. [ but she's not selfish enough to keep this from him, no. she should probably wait until he puts her back down, but she can't stop herself now ] Reed reached out to me this afternoon. It's not fixed, the watch? But he's finally figured out what's wrong with it. [ she grins, leaning back in his hold just so she can look at him, catch his eyes ] It's still going to take some time, he said he needs parts to build some other part, but he's going to fix it. And then we can get you home.
[One surprise after the next, she's going to give him a heart attack. As the news registers Peter's eyes slowly widen, eyebrows lifting, and he looks like he's in actual shock. It's pretty similar to the face he made when reading her text, honestly.]
Wow, really?
[There's so many things going through his mind, so many questions but also insecurities all of a sudden. What does this mean for them? Gwen has told him she'd be able to travel too but how... convenient is that?
Hands squeeze her hips and his expression softens, heart hammering away still.]
[ she hadn't really let herself think that far ahead. well, she did, but not in the long-term way. it's not a super big deal, but it kind of is a super big deal, isn't it? damn. she feels a little bad for just saying it, but she couldn't resist. it's good news, even if it makes her heart ache a little, tiny bit.
okay, a lot, but it's not stronger than the excitement she feels for him. ]
But- That's the thing too, we're gonna be universe hopping a lot, for- potentially a while. We have to find your world. There's really no map of this stuff, you know? Well, not one we can safely get to and take a look at. [ the watchers aren't really coooool with that. she kisses him again softly, like she soothe the shock, maybe ] It could take a long time, or we could get really lucky right away. But I'm going to be with you the whole time. We'll find it together, yeah?
[Peter doesn't know how to explain the many different things he's feeling, mostly happy but also concerned, and kind of anxious to boot. He's worried not only about them but the universe in general. Is what he experienced back home a cross-dimensional thing too? Did Thanos reach more than just his world? Will it affect them being able to find his home again? He is completely lost on how any of this works but he can't imagine a better partner to guide him than Gwen. He trusts her completely.
He nods in understanding, looking a little like a deer caught in headlights, but he's calmed by the idea of her being there with him.]
Who would've thought crossing time and space would be so complicated?
[Grinning, Peter presses his smile into her shoulder for a few long moments, taking a deep breath.]
Thank you for helping me. I don't think I could've handled this without you.
[ he hides his face against his shoulder and she just scratches a hand through his hair, knowing she just threw a lot at him very quickly. there might've been a more tactful way to do this, but when is gwen ever really all that tactful? she presses a kiss to his hair, just holding him for now, because she doesn't really want to let go anytime soon, nope ]
If there's one thing I've gotten really good at, it's running around different universes. Not- recently, obviously, but it's not so intimidating for me anymore. You'll get the hang of it, too. Plus, I can introduce you to the other Web Warriors. I kinda want to introduce you to the whole cosmos, just everybody I've ever met. So this'll be fun. [ her voice is quiet, but confident. she really does believe they'll find his world in no-time. ] I really can't wait to meet your Aunt May.
That would be so awesome. I can't wait to meet more people like us.
[He squeezes her again, the smile on his face refusing to disappear no matter what else he may be feeling. Above all else he's happy.
Thinking of May too long will make him get emotional but he agrees wholeheartedly.] Me too! She would like you a lot, I just know it. I've never taken anyone home to meet her before. [because he's never had a serious girlfriend before Gwen but still-]
I just... don't know what to expect when we do make it there. [But that isn't something he can worry about much until he actually makes it back. Nothing they can do from here as much as it kills him.]
It's- probably going to be a mess, to be honest. If Thanos- If he did what you said he wanted to do, however you ended up here? It's going to be tough to undo. But with my watch working, I can pull people from anywhere to come help, figure out how to get everyone back where they belong. The multiverse kinda owes me.
[ she grins, and she pushes her nose against his so they're kinda mushed against each other but it's only because she's maybe trying to pass on her optimism that way. it's possible that's what she's trying to do. ]
[The mushing optimism works and Peter's mouth spreads wider into a smile. He doesn't want to be down in such a happy moment nor does he want to be a negative Nancy. It isn't like him at all. No, getting back to his reality won't be easy, but he has a good feeling that they'll manage it together.]
I trust you. [Emphasized with a squeeze around her again, he seals the mush with another kiss.]
So um... [His voice trails off once pulling back to look at her, face a little red.] You're not drunk, right? I mean, I know drunk you and you don't seem it.
[ it makes her laugh though, even if she's trying not to, because it's a legit question, okay, she was a little loopy before. but this stuff is- sobering, in a good way. makes it easier to figure out if she's still feeling the effects of the couple drinks she had or if she's just being silly. but yeah. realizing she's really in love with her boyfriend was enough to get her to focus a little better. ]
I'm probably still dehydrated? Should probably eat something... [ she looks sideways for a second, but she grins again because no she's not really distracted ] I'm pretty dang sober. Cross my heart. [ she is taking a few slow, tiny steps back in towards the kitchen though, arms still around him so he can travel with her ] I kinda wanna reheat that pizza from the other day. It can be- celebratory feelings pizza.
[The steps back make him waddle along with her and he hums in thought, feeling so lighthearted and happy as they make it back into the kitchen.]
Leftover pizza sounds like the perfect reward. Especially the one from last night oh my god.
[Peter kisses her forehead happily, still clinging to her as he tries to waddle toward the fridge next, one arm around her still as he opens the fridge to grab the box. There's still more than enough for the two of them.]
I was gonna make you a fort too but maybe we can just eat in bed?
Oh, I don't know. Sharing super cheesy pizza in bed with my incredible boyfriend? You've given me a lot to think about here, babe.
[ said as she's waddling them over to the oven, turning so he can put the pizza box down on the stove or the counter if he wants, as she reaches to turn the oven on. and then! she's squeezing him close again, burying her face against his neck as she hugs him ]
Iloveyou.
[ mumbled against his neck, yes, sorry if that tickles but she just wanted to say it again ]
[He doesn't know what to do with himself anymore at this rate. The relief in knowing they can be honest about feelings and openly declare how they feel is so nice. Even if it came out of a slightly tipsy and hurried text, Peter wouldn't change it for a thing.
Pressing a smile to her head, he puts the box down and wraps his arms around her shoulders, letting her hide for now.]
Iloveyoutoo.
[Muffled into her hair, he dips his head to kiss her ear next, repeating the words there quietly.]
excuuuuuse you no that's fair that's a fair assessment
you're always going to be allowed to be the third me you and pete it's not even really like a first second third thing anymore we're just the three of us
i like sharing your lap with peter taking turns now i want to catch a movie just so we can go to that theatre with the giant reclining chairs so i can sit on your lap there, too you haaad to bring up fingering us during them movie, didn't you ( i'm not at all mad )
i like that you both fit in my lap you're lap sized it's nice
and look i can behave (mostly badly) but we could pick a movie we're all invested in like wreck it ralph since you two keep pestering me to watch the first one
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man, I hope I'm doing this right and reaching the right Gwen...
bc today is the Gwen I know's birthday.
so if you're her
or if not, if it's your birthday too
well.
have a good one!
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i'm 21 today.
sound right? or am i way too old? usually i'm way too old.
which is actually really sad.
whatever, that's how things tend to go with us, huh?
so, thanks!
lmk if I mathed wrong
the Gwen I know it's only turning 17.
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i'm guessing yes if she visited you from an alternate reality but
either way
it's cool that you're friends
[ she's not going to mention that she dated her miles for like .4 seconds, mostly because i, chrissy, do not want to mention that ever it was so weird omg ]
spider-buddiiiiies
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get the whole head-wobbly feeling around each other.
haha yeah.
so how long have you been doing the whole spider-woman thing?
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not crazy long
and i recently told uh
the whole world who i really am so the last year has been kinda wild
ok it's been REALLY wild
how about you?
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a couple weeks?
maybe
oh man i think it's been over a month now?
yeah so a month.
and it's pretty wild, even if nobody knows who i am
in this universe, anyway.
tfln ][ wanda . fearfuls
yes the trampoline definitely needs to be here
it's all part of the experiment
tfln ][ terrance ward . traumatizing
what!
you recommend boozy fray therapy?
does it HAVE to be the fray
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Also I completely thought you were talking about The Faint. So basically you were right.
tfln ][ yukio . byewade
i thought they were labelled "cosmic brownies" because they had pop rocks in them
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i mean i'm not mad but yeah wow
that exam is a Struggle
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tfln ][ peter parker . schtick
so you're saying if i dropped in from a portal to let you know something really awesome happened in my life you'd just throw popcorn at me?
i see how it is
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( is this a joke? that's a joke. let's call that a joke, because he definitely doesn't even have a foyer. )
why, is there something awesome is happening in your life
1/2
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no
no nothing awesome is happening in my life
but things are better..? generally speaking?? i guess?
i mean i'm not in prison anymore so i'm calling it a win
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not in ... prison. huh. okay, i'd call that a win too.
sooooo how did that happen?
tfln ][ peter parker . spideysense
promise?
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[Five minutes later Peter is bounding up the stairs of the apartment building instead of waiting for the elevator, fumbling with keys at the door, but he bursts in a little breathless moments later, hoping Gwen isn't upset.]
Gwen? I'm home!
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so if her eyes and her brain are caught up to speed, why did her fingers have to go and type that? she hears the front door open and she takes a split second to appreciate peter saying i'm home like he does because that's nice it's a great thing that he does that he probably doesn't even realize is great, but yes. right. ]
M'in here. [ not that she's staying there, because she says it as she's walking towards the hallway, leaning to rest her head on the empty door frame that leads from the hallway into the kitchen.
her cheeks are red, aren't they? she can feel it now, but only right now, now that she's looking at him. cool. very cool. ] Hi.
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Hey. It's okay.
[His heart is racing. There's no doubt in his mind that tipsy or not, drunk or not, Gwen meant exactly what she texted. There's also no doubt in his mind that he wants to say it back, that through text or not it doesn't matter because it's real. Even if he feels like he's about to faint from how nervous he is, he has to say it anyway:]
I- I love you too.
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well, now it's definitely in a good way.
she leans back from the hug, a little bit, just enough so she can look at him because she has to look at him ]
I really love you. [ which she texted, right, but she didn't say it, and now she's saying it ] Like in the movies. [ aaand she'll go back to hiding her face again now ] This is not how this went in my head. But I had to tell you. You were being really- lovable.
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It's cool. He's young and learning and Gwen is so, so much braver than him. She's amazing.
He can't stop smiling and it worsens with her rambling until he's left laughing good-naturedly, hugging her tight when she hides.]
Movies are deceiving. This is awesome. You're awesome.
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eventually she's disrupting the hug with a kiss pressed to his neck, his jaw, then his cheek, then a little too high on his cheek oops that's his nose there okay now she's kissing him properly, more sweet than anything else. only she doesn't pull back when she starts talking again, so the words are all mumbled against his mouth ]
You're awesome. [ which is why she's giving him another kiss ] The most awesome person. My awesome person. [ aaand another kiss ] From another universe. How crazy is that?
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Super crazy. Now that could be a movie, definitely.
[He's hurriedly trying to speak between kisses too and eventually just stops trying to talk altogether, pulling Gwen as close as possible so he can seal their mouths together in a proper kiss. Peter has to force himself not to smile to ruin it, and eventually he can't help but lift her some until her feet brush off the floor.]
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even if it's not over.
but she's a little selfish, right, and she's not ready to divert the attention away from the fact that he loves her, he said so. ]
I have really good news, too. [ but she's not selfish enough to keep this from him, no. she should probably wait until he puts her back down, but she can't stop herself now ] Reed reached out to me this afternoon. It's not fixed, the watch? But he's finally figured out what's wrong with it. [ she grins, leaning back in his hold just so she can look at him, catch his eyes ] It's still going to take some time, he said he needs parts to build some other part, but he's going to fix it. And then we can get you home.
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Wow, really?
[There's so many things going through his mind, so many questions but also insecurities all of a sudden. What does this mean for them? Gwen has told him she'd be able to travel too but how... convenient is that?
Hands squeeze her hips and his expression softens, heart hammering away still.]
Are- Are you going to come with me?
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[ she hadn't really let herself think that far ahead. well, she did, but not in the long-term way. it's not a super big deal, but it kind of is a super big deal, isn't it? damn. she feels a little bad for just saying it, but she couldn't resist. it's good news, even if it makes her heart ache a little, tiny bit.
okay, a lot, but it's not stronger than the excitement she feels for him. ]
But- That's the thing too, we're gonna be universe hopping a lot, for- potentially a while. We have to find your world. There's really no map of this stuff, you know? Well, not one we can safely get to and take a look at. [ the watchers aren't really coooool with that. she kisses him again softly, like she soothe the shock, maybe ] It could take a long time, or we could get really lucky right away. But I'm going to be with you the whole time. We'll find it together, yeah?
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He nods in understanding, looking a little like a deer caught in headlights, but he's calmed by the idea of her being there with him.]
Who would've thought crossing time and space would be so complicated?
[Grinning, Peter presses his smile into her shoulder for a few long moments, taking a deep breath.]
Thank you for helping me. I don't think I could've handled this without you.
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If there's one thing I've gotten really good at, it's running around different universes. Not- recently, obviously, but it's not so intimidating for me anymore. You'll get the hang of it, too. Plus, I can introduce you to the other Web Warriors. I kinda want to introduce you to the whole cosmos, just everybody I've ever met. So this'll be fun. [ her voice is quiet, but confident. she really does believe they'll find his world in no-time. ] I really can't wait to meet your Aunt May.
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[He squeezes her again, the smile on his face refusing to disappear no matter what else he may be feeling. Above all else he's happy.
Thinking of May too long will make him get emotional but he agrees wholeheartedly.] Me too! She would like you a lot, I just know it. I've never taken anyone home to meet her before. [because he's never had a serious girlfriend before Gwen but still-]
I just... don't know what to expect when we do make it there. [But that isn't something he can worry about much until he actually makes it back. Nothing they can do from here as much as it kills him.]
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[ she grins, and she pushes her nose against his so they're kinda mushed against each other but it's only because she's maybe trying to pass on her optimism that way. it's possible that's what she's trying to do. ]
We'll figure it out. I promise.
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I trust you. [Emphasized with a squeeze around her again, he seals the mush with another kiss.]
So um... [His voice trails off once pulling back to look at her, face a little red.] You're not drunk, right? I mean, I know drunk you and you don't seem it.
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[ it makes her laugh though, even if she's trying not to, because it's a legit question, okay, she was a little loopy before. but this stuff is- sobering, in a good way. makes it easier to figure out if she's still feeling the effects of the couple drinks she had or if she's just being silly. but yeah. realizing she's really in love with her boyfriend was enough to get her to focus a little better. ]
I'm probably still dehydrated? Should probably eat something... [ she looks sideways for a second, but she grins again because no she's not really distracted ] I'm pretty dang sober. Cross my heart. [ she is taking a few slow, tiny steps back in towards the kitchen though, arms still around him so he can travel with her ] I kinda wanna reheat that pizza from the other day. It can be- celebratory feelings pizza.
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Leftover pizza sounds like the perfect reward. Especially the one from last night oh my god.
[Peter kisses her forehead happily, still clinging to her as he tries to waddle toward the fridge next, one arm around her still as he opens the fridge to grab the box. There's still more than enough for the two of them.]
I was gonna make you a fort too but maybe we can just eat in bed?
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[ said as she's waddling them over to the oven, turning so he can put the pizza box down on the stove or the counter if he wants, as she reaches to turn the oven on. and then! she's squeezing him close again, burying her face against his neck as she hugs him ]
Iloveyou.
[ mumbled against his neck, yes, sorry if that tickles but she just wanted to say it again ]
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Pressing a smile to her head, he puts the box down and wraps his arms around her shoulders, letting her hide for now.]
Iloveyoutoo.
[Muffled into her hair, he dips his head to kiss her ear next, repeating the words there quietly.]
tfln ][ barry allen . speedforcer
excuuuuuse you
no that's fair that's a fair assessment
you're always going to be allowed to be the third
me you and pete
it's not even really like a first second third thing anymore we're just
the three of us
nothing's gonna change that
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you know im kidding right?
i know how you feel
it just kinda sucks being so far away all the time
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right
i'm a little edgy today sorry
it does suck but it's pretty great when you do get to visit
or when i get to visit
if people would stop dragging me into their other universe crap!!
i was stuck in some universe where i had turned into the green goblin for a while
it wasn't great
and i kind of want to sleep for ten years
which is why i brought up the sandwich thing i would like to be squished between you and peter as soon as possible
[ "squished" just say snuggled, gwen ]
tfln ][ bucky barnes . sinistral
i like sharing your lap with peter
taking turns
now i want to catch a movie just so we can go to that theatre with the giant reclining chairs
so i can sit on your lap there, too
you haaad to bring up fingering us during them movie, didn't you
( i'm not at all mad )
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you're lap sized
it's nice
and look
i can behave
(mostly badly)
but we could pick a movie we're all invested in
like wreck it ralph
since you two keep pestering me to watch the first one
tfln ][ peter parker . spideysense
the puppy or the professor?
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