Ch: 87 [New feelings]

Ch: 87 [New feelings]

After lunch, I took her to the arcade. Yeah, I know, it isn't exactly a dating spot, but believe me or not, as far as I can remember, she's a pro in Mortal Kombat. When 'Peter', Ned, Gwen, and Harry used to go to the arcade, they always used to play fighting games whenever they visited it, and who dominated it? None, other than her! I watched her play and did a decent job in the first fight, but then... the brutal death continued.

"Take that," Michelle performed a brutality and decapitated Scorpion with her fists, bringing an end to our first game of the day.

I sighed and laughed at the same time. Damn, that was impressive.

"Told you, don't look down on me," she boasted and giggled like a child.

"Don't get ahead of yourself. I'm just getting warmed up. Best out of ten. This time, I'll make you experience how a pro player plays," I said confidently and proceeded with the next game. I'm pretty confident in my skills. Although I ain't a pro-Global player, I wasn't that bad.

"Bring it on, Parker," She took the challenge.

After nine games and six consecutive defeats...

"How could I lose so badly...?" I lost. Fuck! This is what happens when I don't rely on my Spidey power. Damn it. Why did I not rely on those spider reflexes, Aarghh... Shit...

Well, at least she looks happy. Let's think of it as one of those ero games where if you let the girl win, it will add points to her heart gauge. Hehe, maybe it worked on me, too. If I get more heart points, will she tell me she likes me? Eh... why am I even thinking of stuff like that? I'm so fucked up in my head. I should really take a few more days break from all work and download those games... Ahem! Obviously, for research purposes.

"What was that about getting warmed up?" Michelle asked with a huge grin.

"Argh! Fine, you are better than me in Mortal Kombat," I raised the white flag.

"Not only Mortal Kombat, I'm pretty sure, I can defeat you in all the games available here," she said arrogantly.

"Shut up. Now, come on, you have to prove that claim of yours."

And just as I said, she dominated almost all the games we played. Damn it! My big pride. I haven't played games in ages and I think using power in this situation will be unfair to her. Besides, what's the fun of playing if you end up relying on your superpower, it's not fun for a gamer!

We played for about an hour or so. Both of us tried some competitive shooter games in which I won some and she won the others.

Before we realized it, we were enjoying each other's company quite a bit. Michelle was relaxed and carefree, letting herself go a bit, while still keeping that cool and collected facade of hers intact. I unintentionally kept glancing at her cute expression and couldn't stop myself from feeling lucky.

Was I glad that I came today?! I felt the urge to hug her right there but restrained myself. We aren't quite at that point yet. Why am I so hesitant with her? It wasn't like this with Gwen, MJ, or May. For the first time, I felt a small uncertainty in my chest when it came to the thought of Michelle. Was it because I'm not relying on my power? Is this the reason? Had I used my seducing pheromone, I know for sure she'll submit herself to me, but, still. Maybe it was my childish ego that refused to use it because it would be like using a shortcut and that's just no fun at all, right now, but even without using that power, I can sense, I'm gaining something called, a special trust from her and that's a powerful aphrodisiac to the hearts of females.

...Maybe it's love, again, like what happened when I met MJ, Gwen, or May. Yes. There is a growing warm and sweet feeling inside my heart every time I stare into her beautiful brown eyes... and perhaps... I don't know what to make of it. Let's just go with the flow. Yeah, why not? If it's a chance, then I'll take it without being indecisive.

"What? Something on my face?" Michelle noticed me staring at her.

"Ah, No. Sorry. Nothing." I scratched my cheeks awkwardly.

"Ohhh! Is that a blush I see?!" Michelle teased me.

"S-Shut up!"

"Hehe..." She chuckled at my reaction and looked away. "Say, Parker, thanks for today. I enjoyed it." She expressed her gratitude.

"Me too... Besides, I doubt I've ever seen you smile like this before."

She quickly covered her face with both of her hands. "Stop it, Parker. You're making me conscious." Michelle protested, looking all shy.

Damn! Her reactions are so cute.

At the bus stop, we waited for a few minutes before the bus arrived.

"So, I guess, I'll see you later," Michelle bid farewell after stepping onto the bus.

"Yeah. See ya," I waved my hands.

Michelle returned my wave, and with that, the bus moved. I stood there until it disappeared from my sight before turning around to leave.

That was nice...

I turned around and began to walk at my own pace. Today went well. Michelle opened up to me, somewhat. Though I didn't expect her to say yes to a second date that easily. Maybe she is interested in me? Or is she just being kind? Fuck! Peter, don't doubt yourself. Yeah, be confident! Believe in your charm!

While walking, I heard a scream of a woman from the alleyway beside me. I halted immediately and focused my enhanced senses on the source of the sound.

"Help!! Someone help!!" A woman shouted desperately for help.

Two thugs were cornering her against the wall. One of them had his gun pointed at her head while the other one kept harassing her body.

"Come on, baby. Don't be shy. Show me what's underneath that cloth. I promise we'll have fun together," One of them was about to grab her boobs.

"Wow, there!" I dashed and grabbed his hand, "That's not how you treat a lady."

Both of them widened their eyes in surprise seeing me out of nowhere.

"Fuck off, kid. Mind your own business before I blow your brains off." The guy holding the gun threatened me.

Some things never change...

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