You sat quietly in your room, occasionally standing up and pacing in circles as you listened to the news report. They were discussing how Spider-Man had defeated the Lizard but had disappeared in the sewer system of New York. Those words sent you into a panic, fearing for your boyfriend's safety. After enduring what felt like an eternity of sensationalist news, you heard a soft bump at your window. Peter hurried through your window with a low, pained growl, sporting a cut across his chest, likely from the huge lizard's claws.

"Hi," he panted, his voice barely louder than a whisper as he removed his mask and sat on the couch in your bedroom.