Lae'zel Slae-zel
not to be a slut but i would love to sleep next to someone
i promised you đŚ
(crossposting from x, bsky, & ig)
What if?
an angsty 'what if for today đ
The first night after the failed events of The Quarry, Ryan found Dylan sitting alone by the lake. Dylan, who still had both hands, whose bite was healing, and who remained infected. And he felt guilty for what he'd done. He could never fault Ryan for his moral compass, but only himself, for loosing control.
But Ryan knew he was to blame. It wasn't Dylans fault, after all, he'd told him to cut his hand off. If Ryan had just done it, none of this would have happened. If heâd just listened, they would be alright.. right?
Teen Wolf AU:Â Letâs be real, if you didnât think Stilesâ face in the first gif is a post-orgasm face, youâre lying.Â
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REQUEST: May I request a PS5 Peter Parker x Male Reader. The reader and Peter used to be a thing when they were in high school but, they didn't work due to Peter's distance and cold because of him being spiderman especially when aunt May died. Years later, they encountered each other, the reader achieved his dream of being a writer, he wrote a book about him and unexpectedly, Peter came to his convention. Peter has been following the reader ever since they broke up, he always checks up on what he was doing daily without him. He visited the reader's convention hoping for a closure and confessed that he still loves the reader.
TAG: @jihanbang
WC: 4.7K
CONTENT/WARNINGS: Fluff, angst, mentions of high school sweethearts, age gap ( one year difference ), Peter is angsty, reader is a writer, break ups and make ups, request made, insomniac Peter Parker, Spider-Man, some mature language, memories, childhood, high school memories. Peter POV, OOC Peter Parker.
NOTES: I may have gone a little overboard with this one, but I donât care. Iâve actually been planning on writing an angsty Peter about ex lovers and all and when I saw your request I just had to write it right away. I was gonna keep it short but instead took it further almost 5k! (°â˝Â°), but anyways I enjoyed writing this and put it as Peter perspective. I hope you enjoy this shot because I know I did!
Peter stares at the poster board plastered on the front window of the cities famous bookstore that heâd been passing by on the way out of F.E.A.S.T. He wasnât much of a reader when it came towards books of fantasy or romance and would much rather have his nose stuck between the pages of a physics and engineering book, but heâd for sure read this new one coming out soon. His eyes drift over to the authors picture, staring at the smiling man and taking in their appearance. How long has it been since heâs last seen that smile?
Peter remembers the first time he saw that smile.
He was sixteen years old and freshly new to high school near his aunt Mayâs place. Heâd grown nervous and anxious at the idea of starting his first year of his last three years of education before collage could even start, he remembers arriving late on his first day, flustered and embarrassed when walking into his first period only to have everyone laugh at him when the teacher points out his tardiness to the whole class.
He was embarrassed, but also lucky enough to get a seat in the back of the classroom where no one would see him. The only difference was that the only spot avaliable was next to the schools president who was a year older than Peter and the only Junior in his first period class. Peter always steered away from class representatives having experience their egos back in middle school. The good thing was that he didnât have to deal with it all day and only for the first hour of school.
Until he found out that the president was in all of his classes, meaning that he would be seeing the kid for the whole school year and being partnered with him in various projects together. When he was first partnered with the class president he figured that he would be the only one doing the project and getting them an easy A only to get the total opposite from him.
Peter was surprised when Y/n sat next to him during class, shoulders bumping as he opens their textbooks and began to plan out their project and what subject they should look into along with figuring out where to meet up and when to get started. Peter didnât think that the class president would actually help him out or put the work into their project.
He figured that he was only being nice because he was the schools star until he started following Peter everywhere. Heâd invite him to eat lunch together or even drag him to the library in order to get started on their project it wasnât until Peter actually freaked out when Y/n followed him home, thinking that he was being stalked and gained the confidence to stick up to the president, glaring at the junior and asking him why he was following him and claiming him to be a stalker.
Only for Y/n to laugh at Peters accusations and quickly clear up the problem by telling him that he actually lived in the same street as him, pointing out to the house just a few blocks down from Peters aunts place. Lets just say that Peter was embarrassed that day.
It wasnât until their time together became a routine.
Y/n would be waiting for Peter every morning in order to walk to school together, visiting his place and joining his and aunt Mays dinner nights and keeping them company. There time together almost everyday caused a strange feeling to bloom deep down inside of Peter, questioning himself as to why he was feeling this way whenever he was around Y/n.
Peter liked science and like a scientist he had to experiment.
So, the teen started the process. His mornings with Y/n on the way to school were normal the two always talking about class work that was left unfinished or Y/n telling Peter about the different ideas he had in mind for the students and making sure that the year ends perfectly for everyone. There lunch together was also normal with Peter sitting across from Y/n as he eats his chocolate pudding, staring at the other teen who also eats his lunch and passing Peter his own pudding cup.
Y/n knew that Peter liked the schools chocolate pudding and always gave him his each time they got it for lunch without even having to offer it and Peter would easily take it without hesitation and eat a spoonful while they continued to converse.
Peter didnât get that familer feeling anymore and figured that he was possibly just sick that day. Only to get that same feeling again when their both sitting in his bedroom after finishing up their project with Y/n rambling to Peter about his writing and the amount of ideas he had in mind while showing his drafts, sitting so close to each other that they can feel each others breaths.
Thatâs when Peter discovered that he was crushing on the class president.
Which resulted into Peter screaming into his pillow that night after going to bed. He couldnât be crushing on Y/n out of all people why him? Since his discovery he was much more careful around Y/n, cutting their time together, leaving earlier than him in the mornings to the point that he had to fake being sick in order to avoid seeing him.
It didnât take long for Y/n to notice Peter avoiding him and he wasnât one to let things drag on. The day that Peter arrived to school an hour early in order to avoid Y/n he didnât expect himself to be grabbed by the back of his backpack and dragged inside the janitors closet. He panics at first until heâs face to face with Y/n, staring at him with wide eyes and noticed how angry he looked.
âYouâre avoiding me.â
Peter chuckled nervously while shrugging. âI donât know what youâre talking about.â
âCut the crap, Peter.â
Peter canât help but wince softly by his stern voice, avoiding eye contact when he feels his heart race, noticing how close Y/n is being while he continues to talk.
âYouâre always leaving earlier than me in the mornings which is funny because your always waking up late and I have to be the one to wake you upâyou stopped eating lunch with me and your always taking sick days which never happens because you hate missing school and you never get sick!â He continued to ramble on, losing Peter half way when heâs staring at him with admiration. The fact that Y/n not only noticed Peters avoidance but also pointed out the smallest things about him that not many people knew about, not even his aunt did.
ââand then you leave me behind after school when we always walk back home together and you donât answer my texts! So, I figured that Iâd corner you before school started in order to get answers.â
Peter is pulled from his thoughts and focused back on Y/n, staring at him as he stands before him with crossed arms and a frown on his face and a raised brow, waiting for an answer.
âItâs complicated.â
âBullshit.â
Y/n was quick to respond, surprising Peter.
The two are staring each other down until Y/n sighs in defeat, frown softening while breaking contact and rubbing his temples. âLook, I wonât push you to tell me but can I least askâŚdid I do something to make you act this way?â His voice is filled with concern which only makes Peter quickly speak up. âNo! No you didnât do anything itsâŚâ He hesitates to speak, growing afraid and anxious by how Y/n will react when confessing his feelings.
Heâs afraid to lose the person he really cares for, but he canât always keep his feelings bottled up.
âPeterâ?â
âI like you.â
Y/nâs breath hitched when hearing Peters confession, eyes full of surprise and with a gaped mouth. Before he could say anything Peter continues on. âI didnât know until I started being around you more often and ever time Iâm around you my hearts races and my stomach makes me feel like I want to throw up. I was avoiding you because I was afraid of how youâd react if you found out and I thought it would be better for me to keep my distance in hopes of getting rid of these feelings, but it only made me feel worse.â
Peter would think that Y/n would reject him and possibly leave him alone in the closet, ending their friendship after confessing. He didnât think that heâd pulled into a kiss, warm hands cupping his cheeks and soft lips against his own. Peters eyes were wide in and face going red, he wasnât only full of surprise but it was also his first kiss.
âYouâre an idiot if you didnât think iâd feel the same way.â Y/n says against Peters lips when breaking apart.
From that moment on the two started dating.
Peter expected the entire school to find out that their popular Vice president was dating him only to get nothing due to them keeping their relationship private. Y/n wanted to continue enjoying his time with Peter in school without being bombarded with questions by the various popular students who liked him. The two had their peace for the first year until graduation neared.
During Y/nâs last year of school he had told everyone that he wasnât running for president for his Senior year and instead with the extra time he had he spent it at Peters place after school. The two would listen to each others talk passionately about what they loved with Peter talking fondly about his science projects and him listening to Y/n ramble on about his writing and his book ideas that heâs noted down for Peter to read and critique.
Everything was going well until it wasnât.
Before Peter and Y/n officially started dating he focused on his duties as the cities hero, never having to worry about keeping it a secret from anyone else but his Aunt only to find out that heâd have to eventually tell Y/n about it which only freaked him out. He couldnât allow him to know due to the fear of ruining their relationship and perhaps putting him in danger if things were to get bad as he continued to be the cities hero.
So, little by little Peter became distant towards Y/n.
Coming up with excuses as to why he didnât want to go out to the point that arguments started over the smallest things. Peter wanted to keep Y/n close to him but the fear of being discovered as to why heâs always late to their small dates caused him to make the worst decision ever. It was the week before senior graduation that he broke up with Y/n, making up a lie that he didnât want to hold him back when heâs in college and should have the freedom to be with other people who were far better than him.
Peter couldnât even look him in the eyes when he utters those words and instead runs away like a coward.
That same night he had cried himself to sleep, feeling devastated and broken by his poor decision but also telling himself that it was for the best. Peter avoided Y/n on the days that he tried to talk to him, coming over to his aunts place to try and have a conversation only to be pushed away, keeping himself busy with his Spider-Man duties and spending more time in the city.
It wasnât until after graduation that Y/n moves out of his parents place and got himself an apartment on the other side of the city, far away from Peter. He didnât have to worry about going outside and bumping into his ex each time he checked the mail or took out the trash even though Peter wished to see him again he knew itâs was better to stay away.
Even after twelve years he couldnât stop thinking about the man.
As the years went on he had found Y/n on social media, checking in on his profile every few weeks and taking notice of the various pictures that are posted along with interviews and conventions about his book that is to be released soon. Peter didnât want to look like a stalker checking his exâs socials, but canât help himself and do it.
After returning back home from F.E.A.S.T he didnât expect to find MJ working in the living room. Even though the two were close friends she had recently moved in with him as a way of saving some money and making living easier for the both of them.
âWhat are you doing?â Peter asked when enter the house and closing the door behind him while heading towards the kitchen to make himself something to eat while he listened to MJ type away on her computer. âJust on a new article.â She answers and looks up from her computer to see Peter searching the fridge. MJ took the opportunity to close her laptop and rush over to Peter with a smirk on his face.
âAn article about what?â Peter closed the fridge after taking out the orange juice and slightly jolts by MJâs sudden close appearance, startling him and sighing deeply.
âAbout Y/n.â
Peter froze at the familiar name.
Even though him and MJ had been friends for years he hadnât told her or Harry about his past relationship with Y/n he never even mentioned dating someone when he was with them. He wasnât ashamed he just didnât want to bring up something he regrets ruining.
âThe author?â He stutters out and focused back on pouring himself a drink and setting the carton of orange juice aside while he listened to MJ. âYeah! I got to interview him about his book and he was very nice.â She went on about her time with Y/n. âOh! He actually gave me a copy of his book before the release date and I took today to start reading it, Iâm half way through but I really like it. I think its kind of cute that he turned his life story into a little fairy tale of his own.â She chuckled while approaching the living room where she picks up the book.
Peters eyes land on the cover page and watched her open the book to where she left off, his eyes averting as he focused on drinking his juice.
âCheck this out! While I was reading it I noticed that the love interest has the same name as you.â
Peter chokes on his juice.
Spitting and coughing by the action.
âAre you okay?â MJ approached him, patting his back as she looks at him with worry only for Peter to reassure her that heâs fine and that he choked on his juice, claiming that he was drinking to face when in reality he was shocked by MJâs words.
âCan I see?â He points towards the open book that she left open on the counter. âsure.â Her approval is all he needed for him to pick up the book and scan the pages, eyes moving back and forth as he read a few paragraphs and noticed how familiar the sounded to him. He doesnât realize how engrossed he is that MJ clears her throat. âYou can borrow it if you want, although you donât look like the kind of guy who reads this sort of stuff.â She teased, earning a small laugh from Peter.
âYouâd be surprised.â He gives off a faint smile, checks turning red as he closed the book. âWould it be alright for me to borrow it? I wonât move your bookmark.â He said.
MJ chuckled while nodding her head. âYou can borrow it, just make sure to give it back once your done. I want to know what happens next.â
Peter promises MJ that heâll return it once heâs finished.
He doesnât read it right away and instead waits until sunset when heâs getting ready for bed, finally getting the peace and quiet that he needs before he takes the book from his nightstand and stares at the cover, growing nervous by the second until he finally decides to open the book.
Peter spends the entire night reading Y/nâs writing and realizing that his story is a reflection of their past relationship only with a few changes here and there, but it felt like Peter was watching a movie about his past and the things that both he and Y/n did together. He remembers the amount of drafts and ideas that Y/n wold show Peter and how he struggled to write a good story. He remembers Y/n telling him that he wanted a story that his readers would actually enjoy a story that will pull them in to the point where they are begging for more.
The story is written in Y/nâs perspective, obviously using a different name for the character heâs writing about. Itâs the way that the words are perfectly written for him to understand and remember those days of them being together. It all came crawling back to him as he nears the end only to find out that the ending was different.
Instead of both characters breaking up the story continues on with Y/nâs perspective of his life in college, not giving much detail about what happened to the relationship and ending with him finding joy in writing. Which leaves Peter questioning himself, why?
When he completes the book he sets it aside sitting in silence and thinking about everything that happened between the two. He thinks about the first time they kisses, their first date, the first time that Y/n convinced Peter to sneak out to a party, the time that Y/n snuck inside Peters bedroom window as the two snuck around like teenagers would.
He also thinks about their break up and how scared he was to even look at Y/n when ending it between the two.
It was obvious that he still loved him and after twelve years he couldnât let go.
â
Peter shouldnât be here.
He shouldnât be at this convention when he clearly told himself that heâd keep his distance and yet, here he stands in a line full of fans that came to see Y/n and get their books signed. His hand gripped a copy of the book, growing anxious each time the line got closer only to chicken out every time he gets close and head back to the end of the line.
His anxiety washed away every time he got to the back of the line and did this almost five times until the line was cut short when announced that this was Y/nâs hour before leaving, meaning that Peter couldnât turn back nor could he avoid confrontation. His heart raced as the line moved closer, keeping his head down in hopes of avoiding getting attention. He found out that he was the last one in line which would make the whole situation less awkward between the two.
He wouldnât be holding anyone back and could leave whenever he can without a problem.
That was until his turn came up.
After the young girl in front of him gets her book signed and goes along her day he noticed Y/n turning around in order to get another marker due to the last one running out of ink, not noticing Peter when he approached the table. He slides the book in front of Y/n and when he turns back around his focus is on the book first, smiling as he flips it open.
âSorry about that my last maker ran out and had to get a new one! But, good thing your the last Iâm in no rush!â He chuckled out, being friendly as always as he flips to the front page where he signs his name. âwho am I signing this for?â
Peter hesitates.
âPeter Parker.â
He noticed Y/n freeze mid signature, looking up slowly to face Peter.
After twelve years Y/n hadnât changed a bit, his hair was still the same and so was his sense of fashion, remembering when he was teased for wearing a coat the minute fall started even though it wasnât even cold outside yet.
The two stare at each other in silence only for Peter to break the tension between them. âI liked your book.â
Y/n blinks at him, focusing back on the book and clearing his throat while he nods. âThanksâŚâ He finished signing the book and closed the cover, sliding the book back to Peter while avoiding eye contact.
Peter wanted to wince, but it was expected. He ended things terribly between them and didnât blame Y/n for avoiding him. As he reached out to take the book back into his hand he lets his fingers trace over the binding the tension between them growing even more as they remain silent amongst themselves.
âWhy did you end it like that?â
Peters question gets Y/nâs attention, finally looking at him with a confused look. âWhat?â
âThe story, why did you end it like that?â
Y/n licks his lips. âBecause I thought it fit well.â
âEven when you know what the ending was really like?â
Peter wasnât trying to judge his writing or criticize the ending, he was simply confused as to why he ended it when him sounding like everything was fine when in reality the ending would have been different if he had added their break up into it.
Y/n doesnât know what to say, remaining silent as he stands from his seat and tried to keep himself distracted by cleaning up his area and pouting things away. âWhy does it matter?â
âBecause I know what its really about.â Peter speaks up, taking a step forward and setting the book down on the table as he watched Y/n collect his things. âYouâve showed me your writing before and I know how much you like being honest in your storiesââ
âNot everything has to be true.â Y/n blurts out getting Peters attention who gets cut off mid conversation while looking at the man that he knew loved to write stories with passion whoâd quickly pull out his phone the minute an idea came to minute and would note it down for later.
âWhat do you mean?â
His question causes Y/n to really look at him. âYes, the story is about us and yes I changed the ending, but that doesnât mean that everything is true. If you want the truth then I am more than happy to tell you the truth.â He glares at Peter while shoving his jacket inside his bag. âThe truth is that I was miserable in college, I hated that place and the people who were there with me. I didnât care for anyone and I stopped writing for years because every time I sit down and pick up a pen and start writing I canât help but think about you all the time and that stupid smile on your face. I found it hard to visit my family knowing that you lived just a few blocks down.â
Peters heart races when listening to his explanation.
âSo I figured, why not write our story the way I always thought it would be like?â
By the time he was done talking he had finished getting his things, giving peter one last look before leaving, brushing past Peter and making his way towards the exit while Peter stood back and watched. He felt like he was losing him all over again telling himself that it wasnât worth it and to move on like he has been in the last twelve years, but after reading his book after getting the truth as to why he wrote it he knows he canât sit back this time and watch as the person he still loves slip away from him.
So, Peter is quick to react. Heâs rushing after Y/n and running out of the bookstore, looking both ways until his eyes land on Y/n who walked further up ahead. Heâs running after him, chasing down the man and grabbing him by the arm and he pulls him into an alley way, perhaps not the best place but the only one that can give them some privacy from the public eye.
âwhat are youâ!?â
âIâm sorry.â Peter cuts in.
âPeterââ
âNo, let me finish.â He cuts in again, this time letting go of Y/nâs arm. âIâm tired of running and Iâm tired of letting the best thing get away from me. I know what I did to you was horrible and it was the most dick thing I could ever to do and yes, you should be mad at me and you should hate me for it, but I never stopped thinking about it. You have no idea how many times I wanted to reach out and apologize but every time I thought about it I couldn't help but think about how I ended things and I regret everything about it.â
Y/n sighs softly, eyes softening as he leans back against the wall. âThen answer me this, why did you end things?â
Peter froze, the familiar fear crawling back to him.
âBecause I.,,â He couldnât speak. âBecause I was afraid to lose you if I told you the truth. I was afraid that youâd possibly stop liking me or end things with me first before anything else.â He was rambling at this point knowing that he wasnât telling him everything and was still avoiding the truth.
âPeter,â Y/nâs voice is enough to bring him back. âThe truth, now.â His tone grew stern, glaring this time.
Peter sighs in defeat. âI didnât break up with you because of you going to college, I broke up with you because I was afraid of telling you that Iâm Spider-ManâŚâ He finally says the words, finally revealing the truth. He expects Y/n to laugh at him or perhaps walk away without a word only to hear the most jaw dropping thing ever.
âI knew.â
âyou knewâhow?â
Y/n laughed at Peters shock. âPeter I was always paying attention. I knew that something wasnât right when you grew distant with me and I didnât realize until I found your suit hidden under your bed. I didnât want to believe that my boyfriend was Spider-Man until I started piecing everything together.â He explains to Peter. âYou were always late to our dates, ditching classes which you never do, I even noticed the amount of muscles you gained when we were in gym together.â
Peter blushed at the last statement not realizing how much Y/n stared at him each time he changed in front of him.
âIf you knew why didnât you tell me?â
âI didnât want to freak you out and instead I decided to wait until you were ready to tell meâŚand this is the results.â He points a finger between the two, realizing that this all caused them to break up even when he already knew. Peter felt even worse now that he knew the truth, wanting to punch himself and feeling ashamed of himself.
While Peter cursed at himself for everything, Y/n speaks up with a small smile on his face. âSo you thought about me?â Peter blushed at his comment. âYeah.â He answers honestly, staring at the man who chuckled. âYou wrote a book about me.â
âTechnically it wasnât about you it was about us.â
âStill counts,â
Y/n can only laugh which makes Peter smile feeling like teenagers again. Their laughter and smiles bring them back memories of their time together and perhaps they can make new ones
if the coven had a group chat this is probably what it would be like | 6/?
I decided to finish this rosekiller art I've had for a while but just couldn't finish!
Is this perfect? No. Do I care? A bit.
Food for thought