There she was, my ex. Now here's the thing though. usually when people say that they say it with dread and regret. When I say it it's more like I never expected to see her again. This will probably be the best time to explain how our relationship started. I'm not doing a flashback though, too cliché for my liking.

Our relationship started during my freshman year of high school. At the time I was just getting into my graffiti career along with pissing off multiple people, not to say I don't piss people off even when I'm not trying. Then I met her, and showed up in the same way as she did now. During the first week we never interacted but the week after I ended up running into her and we started talking. Turns out she was the daughter of very well known art collectors, meaning she was rich.

Her parents wanted to go to some uptight academy but talked them into having her come to midtown high. When talking to her about it at the time she just wanted to try being normal instead of being seen as some rich girl. Turns out she had a rebellious streak though because she got kicked out of every academy she's been in. I would find out a couple days later how far her rebellious nature goes.

During one of my daily patrols of trying to smash some heads in I came across an interesting street fight. It was a woman with silver hair fighting four men while holding onto a bag full of who knows what. Thinking it would be fun I jumped down joining in the fight teaming up with her. At one point her mask got smashed while mine got pulled down, it was my early years so I was still learning, and I found out the woman was Felicia while she found the identity of the spook. Turns out she robbed a jewelry store without attracting the attention of a few thief's who were also going to hit the store. Turns out she turned into a thief to experience a thrill and as a way to get at her strict uptight parents.

After that night she started tagging along with me on my patrols and me some of her heists. You really think at the time I cared much about what crimes were permitted? Then again I did get a thrill out of it. During that time a spark formed that soon turned into a full relationship. Sadly it didn't last long because she had to move again due to her parents always traveling due to their work. Never saw her since, until today.

"I believe there's an open seat in front of mister Parker", Mr. Brooker said. Oh this is about to get awkward.

"Thanks", she said super cheerful. As she walked down the aisle I could see all the guys watching her with googly eyes. She always did have a way with men. Always got pissed off when other men looked at her like that while she just found my jealousy cute. Broke a guy's jaw once for doing a cat call to her. Sitting down in front of me she flashed me a wink before sitting down and letting Mr. Booker get on with the lesson for the day.

"Today's going to be a long one", I said to myself.

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Thankfully lunch came around which allowed me to get my thoughts together. I really can't catch my breath can I? It hasn't even been a week since I got back from my multiverse adventure and I'm thrown into this. I got lucky when my relationship ended because she moved away which meant I didn't have a constant reminder of what we used to have. I broke a lot of bones to get over that relationship.

"So what's your plan?", Peter asked, knocking me out of my thoughts.

"What are you talking about?"

"With Felicia, your ex?", he said like I was new to this earth. Letting out a deep sigh I leaned back in my chair.

"I don't have one because there isn't going to be one. We broke up, it's over. There's nothing to talk about so don't..push it", I said sending him a glare. He just held his hands up in surrender before going back to eating. Suddenly someone sat right next to me and low and behold it's the topic of the hour.

"Hey Jacky, how have you been?", Felicia said with her usual smirk. I won't lie, I have missed that smirk.

"It's a long story that I can't even begin to pick a place to begin. A lot happened in a year"

"What are you talking about?", Peter asked, confused. Right, I don't know about my other life.

"Well we don't hang out outside of school and I barely talk about my personal life. Are you free after school? Could hang out or something", I said genuinely wanting to hang out with him. Though it was a little hard to ask him and this seemed like the right time. If I'm actually going to start interacting with people more, why not the one guy who stuck with me through all my bullshit.

"Look at you, breaking out of your shell. Seems you've changed since I've been gone", Felicia said happy for me. She has no idea.

"Well, I just wanted to invite you to a little house party I'm going to have tomorrow. Inviting everyone I can because the more the merrier as they say. You're more than welcome to bring any friends you wish which can include this cutie", she said, giving Peter a wink. Instantly he was blushing, thought he had a thing for MJ?

"We'll see, still working on actually being social. Without trying to beat someone just for asking me how my day was", I said joking but actually being serious. Believe it or not I actually do like going to parties and have been to multiple. They've been good ways for me to let loose for a night but I quickly learned two things. Cheap beer tastes, well like cheap beer so like shit, and I can't get drunk. Seriously, all I get is a buzz but that's after nine drinks. Think it's my boosted metabolism.

"I would really appreciate it if you could come", Felicia said this time being serious. Seems she wants to talk to me about something. Thinking about it, I decided to go. After the week I've had it wouldn't be too bad an idea.

"Sure, we'll go"

"We're going?"

"We're going"

"Fantastic! Can't wait! expecting a big turn out. You still have the same number?", she said while pulling out her phone. She still had my number? I wonder why she never called after she left.

"yeah"

"Great, I'll text you the address and what floor. My parents decided to get a penthouse during our time here. Really happy you're coming Jacky, really", She said before standing up and walking away. Watching her walk away she looked over her shoulder before swaying her hips. Oh she definitely hasn't changed that's for sure I thought while looking away with a chuckle. I also have a feeling I'm going to have a busy night tonight.

"Watching you two interact looked like you two never broke up", Peter said with a smirk. After that comment I threw my fork at him.

"What's that for!?"

"You pushed it"

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Sneaking out again wasn't easy. Almost got caught last time when I went to repaint the van. Thankfully aunt may let me hang out with Peter when I called her. Didn't do anything crazy, just hung out at his house playing some video games. After that I went home and went to my room because Peter's parents were nice enough to let me stay for dinner. It felt weird actually hanging out with someone but I can admit it felt nice. Now though I'm sitting on top of a building watching the rooftop of a museum, why do you ask? Because my ex is going to steal a painting in it and I'm going to stop her. I'm trying to be a hero here so of course I'm going to stop her.

Did some research on my way home, it was really strange doing it but it wasn't for nothing. For a limited time one of Vincent Van Gogh's most famous paintings called "Cafe-terrace at night" will be shown. Apparently it's doing a little world tour with one of its stops being in New York City for a month. You may be thinking "hey jack, how do you know she'll go after this?". Well when you date a thief who's the daughter of art collectors she develops a love of art also.

Watching the rooftop I noticed a dark figure swing onto the rooftop landing gracefully like a cat, that's her. The figure moved to a skylight kneeling down picking the lock. Once it was unlocked they looked around before jumping down. Time to go to work, Jumping through the air I landed onto the roof with a roll. Walking toward the skylight I saw the lock was melted. She's using acid, she's upped her game I see. Must be making a profit as a thief if she can afford this. Usually she just picks the lock or cuts a hole into the glass.

"Impressive". Cloaking myself I jumped down not making a sound. Looking around I saw multiple paintings but no sign of Felicia. Remembering the article it should be in the Europe exhibit. Making my way there I saw cameras but they wouldn't see me. Just a stroll through an art museum. Following the signs I was able to get there without issue to find felicia looking at the painting. seems she's trying to see what security is surrounding it other than the glass which I would have to guess is bullet proof.

"Going to stay camouflaged or are you going to say hi?", She said, still looking at the painting. Could never sneak up on her. Seeing no point staying hidden I decloaked as she turned around showing off her new outfit.

"Looks like crime does pay"

"love the new outfit? fits me don't you think?", she asked while doing a little spin. On her hip I noticed a whip rolled up and the cat-like claws seemed to be more than just for show. Seems it's tactical ready too.

"Yeah, it really does. Sadly I'm not here to help you like old times. As I said things have changed and you can't take it this time Felicia"

"oh~? what brought about this change of heart?", she said with a smirk before going back to breaking into the case. Walking over I grabbed her arm lightly stopping her.

"Like i said at lunch today, long story"

"Well sadly for you someone hired me to get this painting with the promise of a lot of money. When did you become a goody two shoes~?". God she always was a teaser.

"Trust me, I'm NOT a goody two shoes", I said with a glare. In return I just got a smirk. Our conversation soon ended though with the sound of clapping. We both looked behind me to see who was clapping to see four men. Each was wearing all black biker clothes with different colored motorbike helmets. They also had backpacks on with their own respective weapons starting with a crowbar, Ball attached to a chain, brass knuckles, and another crowbar.

"Friends of yours?"

"Nope, didn't ask anyone out for this job. I'm guessing competition, how fun~"

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The first to strike was their leader swinging his crowbar but I just stepped to the side giving Felicia enough time to kick him in the groin and me to kick him into his friends catching him before he fell. Standing next to her we both shared a look before she took her whip out. Running straight at them she used her whip to grab onto the neck of one of them pulling them forward while I flipped over him kicking off his back pushing him into a close line from Felicia then throwing a kick at another who was able to dodge it. Landing I ducked as a solid metal ball went over my head. Dodging another swing I saw in the corner of my eye felicia sliding under the legs of the brass knuckle user before standing up kicking him in his back. Still got it.

"Who the hell are you supposed to be anyways!", my attacker said, going for a swing. I simply just catched the ball without even trying making his eyes go wide.

"I'm the spook asshole", I said before throwing the ball at his face, breaking some teeth and nose. He looked dazed before falling back unconscious.

"Fucker!". Turning my body I dodged another swing from a crowbar before grabbing his arm pulling him into a knee. He threw a lazy right hook which I blocked before throwing a flurry of punches finishing with a right hook making him step back. Keeping my arms up I backed up running into Felicia.

"Reminds me of the first time we met. Also forgot to say I like the suit, it fits you"

"Was just thinking that". Soon all three of them were able to regroup surrounding us. Looking around I was really getting deja vu. This time though the fight won't last any longer. The guy with the brass knuckles had a couple of scratches on his face with blood trailing down his lip.

"remind me not to get on your bad side", I said, noticing it. She just chuckled before leaning into my back.

"Good thing that's impossible~", she said flirting. Pushing off me we got back into the fight but this time we worked together. Blocking a swing making sure to block his arm I grabbed his arm throwing two knees before throwing him behind me to felicia while she threw knuckles at me. Both of us sent a kick to their face knocking them out while they slid on the floor on their backs. Looking down on them we looked at the last guy.

He dropped his crowbar raising his hands up, smart but I don't do that. Looking at Felicia she got the message. Using her whip she grabbed his arm pulling him straight towards us. Grabbing his face I slammed it into the ground. Standing up he grunted in pain earning a kick to his fast smashing his head back down before his body went limp.

"Still brutal as ever"

"He'll live". Soon the alarms started going off. Should have known someone heard all that noise. Felicia just laughed before running away with me in tow. Running down the halls two guards quickly came around the corner. They drew their guns but Felicia using her whip knocked them out of her hands before jumping into the air performing a corkscrew kicking both guards to the ground. Damn it, I was hoping we could avoid hurting the guards. Running past them I followed Felicia. Two more guards showed up but she used her whip instead to swing up through the skylight. Cloaking I jumped off a wall grabbing onto the ledge of the skylight pulling myself up.

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Standing on the roof Felicia was waiting with a smile with her arms crossed and her hips slightly cocked to the side. Soon we were off running again Felicia using her whip to get to another rooftop and me just jumping to it right after her. Landing on the rooftop I found Felicia crouched on the edge watching the alarms going off and seeing multiple police cars pulling up to the museum. Alays loved the danger.

"That was fun, seems you haven't changed completely", She said looking over her shoulder at me. Walking up I rested my foot on the edge leaning on my leg.

"God I hope this doesn't make me more of a wanted man. I get enough shit from the cops as it is"

"Don't worry your pretty little face, Was running loops on all the cameras. Also with how dark your suit is bet no one recognized who you were"

"I haven't been wearing this long so not many know I'm the spook". Felicia stood up, wiping the dust off her legs. She then stretched resting her hands behind her back before walking up to me not leaving much space between the two of us. She held a friendly smile while looking up at me since I towered over her since I was six foot.

"I have to say that dark mask with the white glowing eyes is really sexy looking~", she said, snaking her arms around my neck. We just looked into each other's eyes for a moment.

"*sigh* Cat, we can't do this"

"Why not?", she said, her face closer now. Right now I was really fighting against my hormones.

"Like I said, things have changed since you've been gone". With a sad smile she backed up with her hands behind her back. Turning around she took small steps away before speaking.

"Then maybe you can tell me it tomorrow at the party", she said before swinging away on her whip. Watching her swing away I just looked at the ground before looking into the sky.

"Damn, I really need a cold shower now"