"Al, darling" soft lips were pressed to my shoulder, and I groaned softly, my arms snaking around Peter's waist so I could bury in closer to him. His chest vibrated and I became aware of his fingers running down my back. "I need to go" he whispered, and I peeked my eyes open, my brain not working properly.

"Go? Where?"

"I have school" he grinned as my eyebrows furrowed, helping me sit up. "it's seven thirty"

"oh" I made a face "I'm so sorry, I didn't mean to fall asleep" I rubbed my face with my hands, realising he had put me in one of his long tops after I drifted off last night.

"It's okay, I figured you were tired. I washed you up yesterday as well in case you were freaked out" my heart melted.

"You did? Pete" I cooed, "you're so sweet" he blushed softly.

"Last night...did you enjoy it? like actually? Because if you didn't we don't have to do it ever a- "

"I promise I loved it" I reassured him, stretching my arms over my head "did you?"

"Yeah, it felt really good" my eyes caught sight of the angry red lines running across his hip and the crescent marks imprinted in his skin, guilt immediately filling me.

"Oh my god Peter I am so so sorry, fuck." I couldn't take my eyes away from the damage I had done to his body.

"Hey, hey, it's okay, it's cool" he was quick to jump in, taking my hands as I tried to pull away. "Alexandrite really, it's fine. I couldn't really feel it"

"that's not the point, god I'm such an asshole" I muttered to myself angrily.

"Would it make you feel better if I said I liked it?"

"You don't have to lie about it"

"I'm not, I swear. Hey" he caught my chin and made me look at him "it's okay. I would've told you if I didn't. Trust me" I looked for any trace of a lie in his eyes, but he held my gaze firmly and I caved.

"Okay, I trust you. But anytime we do anything again, please don't let me hurt you." He pressed a kiss to my forehead, promising he would before he rolled out of bed.

I let him do his stuff, getting changed whilst he was in the bathroom before we swapped, and I went to brush my teeth and freshen up.

I borrowed some of his sweat shorts and threw on a crop top before padding into the Livingroom.

"Alex dear! It's so good to have you back" May beamed, setting down her tea to bring me into a hug.

"It's good to be back, sorry I wasn't up when you got back yesterday, the jetlag killed me" she chuckled, waving me off.

"I thought as much, what time did you get in?"

"Just after 2, I drove and picked Peter and the gang up from school" she hummed, sipping her tea. "How was work?"

"Not bad, it was really quiet for a few hours, but it didn't get that busy all night"

"that's good at least" I agreed "gives you guys a bit of a break" we chatted lightly for a few minutes, hearing Peter clattering around in his room before he swung open the door. "Right, I guess we're off. I was thinking about taking us to that Thai place tonight if you're up for it?" I offered as I shoved on some trainers.

"You know I'll never say no to that" May laughed, pulling Peter and I over to give us a hug and a kiss on the head. "Have a good day you two, see you tonight"

"Bye!"

"See you later!" we called as we hurried out. We were running a tiny bit late so pace was of the essence. We didn't want to risk waiting for the lift, so we took the stairs, Peter jumping down like 5 at a time whereas I was a little more cautious, not really fancying breaking my neck.

"Come on slowpoke" he taunted, grinning up at me from the bottom of the stairs. "jump"

"I am not jump- "a web hit my waist and I was pulled down towards him with a squeal, thankfully he caught me. Or I would've killed him.

"Not funny" I gave him a glare and he kissed my pouty lips non-apologetically.

We got in the car and Peter started playing his tunes, which were pretty much 90's songs with a mix of a few newer ones that he actually liked.

"-unless I stuck by ya, you're the sunflower, I think your love would be too much" we sang, full on vibing with the windows rolled down. We rocked up to Peter's school and I pulled over.

"Thanks for dropping me off Al"

"No worries, I'm gonna head to the tower so text me if you need anything"

"Sure, I'm going to patrol after school for a bit, so I'll catch you at home" he leaned over and pressed his lips to mine, and I caught the front of his top as he pulled away and pulled him into another kiss.

"I love you, have a great day" he caught his lip between his teeth.

"I love you too, see you later Padmé" rather reluctantly, he left the car, blowing me a kiss before he skipped up the steps and out of sight. God I love that boy. I hummed as I drove towards the tower, the traffic a bit more bearable today. Even the sun was out.

I showed the security my ID and they directed me into a fancy parking space, but I didn't let them keep my keys. I made my way inside the building and headed straight to the lift, the receptionist complimenting my new hair style as I passed her.

Funny how she noticed, and Peter didn't when he was grabbing at it last night.