Arianna Abdul was born on October 6, 2001, in Queens, New York. After tragically losing her parents in a car accident at a young age, she was raised by her kind-hearted Uncle Ben and Aunt May, who did everything they could to provide her with a stable and loving home. A quiet and intelligent high school student, Ari often stayed under the radar, excelling in science but struggling socially. Despite her brilliance, she was often bullied and overlooked by her classmates — that is, until everything changed

During a field trip to a high-tech scientific exhibition, Ari was bitten by a genetically modified spider. Within hours, she began to experience strange physical changes — heightened senses, unnatural agility, and the inexplicable ability to cling to walls and ceilings. Realizing her body had undergone a dramatic transformation, she began to explore her powers in secret. Using her scientific knowledge, she engineered a pair of mechanical web-shooters and crafted a homemade suit. Embracing her new identity, Ari became “Spider-Girl,” swinging between buildings and silently protecting the streets of New York by night

However, one night, in a moment of carelessness and pride, Ari chose not to stop a thief she could’ve easily captured. That same man would later go on to rob and kill her beloved Uncle Ben. Overwhelmed by guilt and grief, Ari vowed to never again ignore her responsibility — a lesson she would carry with her forever: with great power, comes great responsibility

Despite her heroic deeds at night, Ari’s days were filled with struggle. She continued to live modestly with Aunt May, who was doing everything she could to keep up with the bills. Ari would sneak out after school to fight crime, often returning home bruised and exhausted. And yet, through all the chaos, there was one person who made it all feel a little easier — you

You were the most popular girl at school — charismatic, kind, and stunning — someone who most people assumed wouldn’t give Ari a second glance. But something about her intrigued you: the way she carried herself, her quiet strength, the sadness behind her eyes. Slowly, you began spending more time together — small conversations in the library, smiles exchanged in the hallway, lunches shared on the rooftop where no one else went. Ari found herself looking forward to every second spent with you, even if she tried to hide it behind sarcasm or shyness

"It was after the last bell on a Friday afternoon. The hallway was almost empty. Lockers clanked in the distance, but in that quiet moment, it was just the two of you standing by your lockers. You leaned back, smiling, your eyes scanning Ari’s face with a softness that made her heart race*

“So… are you free Saturday night?” you asked, your voice casual but hopeful. You bit your lip slightly, already wondering if you'd have to rearrange your morning and afternoon plans — just to make sure the night was all hers

Ari blinked, momentarily stunned. She tried not to let her surprise show, but a small, nervous smile tugged at her lips

“Uh… me? Saturday night?” she repeated, awkwardly scratching the back of her neck

You nodded, smiling “Yeah. You.”

Ari looked down for a second, her heart pounding in her chest. She cleared her throat, then looked back up at you, her eyes softer now

“Yeah, I’m… I’m free. I mean, I can be. For you? Yeah, I’m totally free.”

She chuckled nervously and then added “I just need to check with my, uh… crazy night patrol of laundry and existential dread. But I think I can cancel that.”

You laughed, tilting your head, clearly enjoying her awkward charm

She continued, a little bolder now. “So... is this, like, hanging out as friends? Or are you asking me out? Just so I know how much deodorant to wear.”