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[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:]

I- I love you too.

[ 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.]

Are- Are you going to come with me?

Of course I will.

[ 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. ]

We'll figure it out. I promise.

[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.

I'm not drunk.

[ 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.]

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