He stopped being a superhero since that famous night. He quit being Spider-Man the day he couldn't save his girlfriend Liz Toomes from a fatal fall. That evening he held the lifeless body of the young woman in his arms... see his failure to save the one he had been madly in love with since kindergarten.

Michelle Jones, who has been madly in love with Parker since elementary school, was very sad to see him destroyed. The young woman was unaware of Peter's double identity. MJ did not carry Liz Toomes in his heart, she had even tried to put a spoke in the wheels of the couple, so that Parker separated from his girlfriend.

After the drama, even though the two weren't super close, Peter and MJ spent a lot of time together. Michelle was happy, she finally had Parker all to herself. She took care of him, she remained attentive even if the young man spoke very little. Sometimes she accompanied the young man to the cemetery, so that he could collect it on the grave of his late girlfriend.

A year had passed since Liz's tragic death. Today Peter was in mourning, even if it is always difficult for him not to think about the girl he loved more than anyone in the world. MJ was always there for him, but Parker was cold with her... the young woman noticed. And it hurt him a lot...

In the halls of the school, Peter listened to his homework that he had recorded on his phone, because he had a very important exam in a few days. Jones saw the young man and went to meet him. She then took a headset and listened to what Parker was listening to. The young woman then sighed when she realized that her friend was listening to her homework.

Michelle: No but seriously Peter, are you still revising? she asked with a sigh.

Peter: Yes. Be nice and give me back my headset, thank you. He said dryly.

Michelle: You will pass your exam. You're the smartest boy in Midtown. She said smiling.

Peter: Maybe. But I want to put my chances on my side. God alone that's what can happen on the day of the exam. He said dryly.

Michelle: Yes, but you're constantly revising. Take your nose out of your books a bit and have fun. Go out or do activities that could allow you to relax. She said smiling.

Peter: I don't want to. Now I leave you, I have a philosophy class. He said leaving the place.

Michelle: Wait Peter! She said running after him.

Peter: What do you want MJ? He said with a sigh.

Michelle: Flash is having a party tonight. Come with me, it will do you good to go out. She said smiling.

Peter: Hum not want. I prefer to stay at home watching a DVD or revising. He said dryly.

Michelle: Come on do this for me...I'd love to have you come to this party with me. She said smiling.

Peter: Sorry. But it will be without me... bye. He said leaving the place.

Lying in bed, Peter Parker stared at his ceiling. He can't stop thinking about Liz... her gaze or even her smile looping in his head. That's when he snapped out of it, thought by the ringing of his phone. He turned on his phone and saw a message from MJ. The message read, "She was sad he wasn't here, and she's worried about him."

At first the young man threw his phone next to him and put it back to staring at the ceiling. He knew Jones had been there for him when Liz died. Without her he might no longer be in this world at this hour. And for that he will be eternally grateful to him, for not having let him go.

The party at Flash Thompson's was in full swing. Students from Midtown and even college students were dancing on the dance floor. MJ was alone in her corner, watching everyone dance. Ned Leeds and Betty Brant then come to meet him.

Betty: MJ how are you? She asked smiling.

Michelle: Yes. Yes of course it is. She said grimacing.

Betty: I don't think so. Tell me what's going on? she asked grimacing.

Michelle: I'm worried about Peter...I don't like knowing he's home alone. I'm afraid he's doing something stupid. She said grimacing.

Ned: It's safe. He said smiling.

Betty: Why do you say that? She asked confused.

Ned: Look. He said pointing.

The two teenage girls then looked where Ned was pointing. It was then that MJ and Betty saw Peter a little lost in the crowd. A smile then appears on the face of Michelle Jones.

Michelle: He came. She said smiling.

Betty: You don't need to worry anymore. Go will join him. She said smiling.

Michelle: Yes. She said smiling.

MJ then leaves to join Peter. She then slips between the people who were dancing, in order to reach the one she loves more than anyone. Once up to Parker she called out his name.

Michelle: Peter! She cried while waving her hand.

Peter: Oh, MJ I'm looking for you. He said turning back to her.

Michelle: You finally came. She said smiling.

Peter: Yes. It was your post that made me change my mind. He said smiling.

Michelle: Cool. Does that mean you care a little for me? She asked smiling.

Peter: Yes. But I don't want you to make up your mind. He said smiling.

Michelle: No! No ! It's just that... that I would like us to see this a little more often, that's all. She said smiling.

Peter: We'll see. He said smiling.

Michelle: Will you make an effort for me? She asked smiling.

Peter: Yeah. He said smiling.

Michelle: Do you want some vodka? She asked smiling.

Peter: Uh... yes why not. He said smiling.

Michelle: Alright I'll bring this back to you. She said smiling.

As Jones headed for the bar, to get two vodkas, Parker headed for a table where several good things to eat were installed. Without wanting to, he bumped into someone... he saw a girl his age, maybe even a year older, smiling shyly.

Peter: Oh crap, I'm completely sorry... He said grimacing.

Gwen: It's okay, don't worry. She said shyly.

Peter: Peter Parker. And you it is? he asked smiling.

Gwen: Gwen. Gwen Stacy. I'm at Columbia University and you? she asked shyly.

Peter: I'm in Midtown in my final year. He said smiling.

MJ who was at the bar saw Peter chatting with a blonde haired girl. She felt at this moment an enormous jealousy... she then drank her glass of vodka dry bottom and even that of Parker. She spent the rest of the evening watching them chat.

A week after the party, Peter was only thinking about Gwen. She reminded him of Liz... shy and kind. Parker had even forgotten to make an effort with Jones... she was harassing him with messages all weekend.

As he walked down the street to class, he heard MJ shout his name. She begged him to wait for her... the young man stopped and saw a completely out of breath Michelle. The latter had run on the road, in order to catch up with Peter.

Michelle: I texted you all weekend. Are you sulking? She asked worried.

Peter: No. He said head down.

Michelle: Well why don't you answer then? You could have sent me, I don't know... I work or I don't want to go out this weekend. She asked confused.

Peter: Well, um... I have something to tell you, it's not easy. So I push back... He said grimacing.

Michelle: Go ahead...I'm listening. She said confused.

Peter: I know you've been waiting for me since Liz died... I thought we could still be friends but apparently you can't. He said grimacing.

Michelle: You never told me that... it was not worth hoping for. She said sadly.

Peter: That's right. You were awesome when Liz died... without you I would have shot myself. I didn't want to hurt you... so I stayed in the dark. He said grimacing.

Michelle: Did you always know you didn't want to go out with me? she asked dryly.

Peter: I believe so. He said grimacing.

Michelle: What don't you like? she asked sadly.

Peter: Nothing. I just can't imagine myself being with you. So don't wait for me anymore... He said grimacing.

Michelle: Ok... is there another girl you like? she asked sadly.

Peter: No. I still live with Liz and she's still with me. He said sadly.

Michelle: Well... at least it's more clear I'll be able to move on. She said sadly.

Peter: I'm sorry... He said grimacing.

Michelle: You know what? It's really too late to say that I'm sorry. She said dryly.

Peter: I apologize for taking too long to tell you... I should have been clear earlier. He said grimacing.

Michelle: Oh that's for sure yeah. You know what ? You deserve a slap... but what's the point? she asked dryly.

Peter: Alright, I'll go. Otherwise I'll be late for class. He said grimacing.

Michelle: I'll wait for Betty. She said dryly.

Peter felt really bad...but he owed her the truth. He had to tell her not to wait for him anymore... otherwise it will only hurt her.

Peter: How are you? he asked sadly.

Michelle: But what do you think? That I'm going to throw myself on you crying, right? You know what no, I don't care. Everything's good ! She said dryly.

Peter: See you... He said leaving the place.

Michelle: That's it yeah see you later. She said dryly.

Peter left, leaving a devastated Michelle Jones. She was mad with rage and sadness... she only wanted one thing, to skip class and go home to cry in her bed.

END.

Released in France on: December 5, 2023.

Released in England on: March 5, 2024.