'Star in a web~✮' || Miles Morales x Reader

「 ✦ 𝗣𝗼𝘁𝘁𝗲𝗿𝘆 𝗪𝗼𝗺𝗮𝗻 ✦ 」

   "Yeah...Yeah, I'll be aight..." I pant as I shake off the panic attack skulking up on me softly. "Thank you, man. I really appreciate it. I thought my ass was finna be grass for a lil bit." I chuckle as I wipe my eyes gently.

   He chuckles as he shakes his head slightly. "Don't worry about it, it's my duty to help those who need it." 

   I giggle a little before making fake gagging noises and pretending to throw up in a joking manner. "Corny! Nah I'm just fucking with you." I say before bursting into laughter.

   He lets out a string of giggles before giving me a side-eye I swear I could feel through the mask. "Oh so I just saved you and you're calling me a cornball?" He jokes.

   "Sorry, sorry!" I chuckle, sarcastically feigning remorse. I give him a small grin as I cross my arms over my chest. I couldn't help but drown myself in the sea of worry as I begin to dissociate while looking at the ground. My friend just openly disrespected me, and then someone attempts to mug me? It felt like I was having the worst day of my life. I feel tears swim in my vision as I take a deep breath, before feeling a reassuring hand on my shoulder. I look up to see the masked arachnid with his head tilted slightly to the side.

   "You're gonna be okay. I promise."

   It's like he could feel what I was feeling. Like he knew the category of storm in my mind and knew just how to tame the unbearable waves of overthinking. It was so much happening at one time, and I just wanted to sit down after a long ass day of work. I was tired, I was afraid, I was angry, all in two hours. By complete instinct I pulled the total stranger into a tight hug, silent tears coursing down my face. 

   "Thank you."

   He instantly returns the promising embrace, patting my back a couple of times before muttering a small "You're welcome."

   I pulled away as I watched him walk backward and wave goodbye before swinging off to god knows where. I quickly made my way back to my car, taking a few deep breaths as I turn the key, and drive home. The rest of the ride was spent in silence as I thought about random topics. That man's embrace felt so natural like I'd been in his arms before despite him being a literal stranger. His presence felt comforting and safe, probably because he literally saved my life.

   I swing open my front door, kicking off my shoes as I collapse onto my couch. I pull out my phone to call Angel but get no response. Makes sense, it was pretty late anyway. I decide to call Miles to inform him of everything that just happened, wanting to get everything off my chest.

   "Yoo Wassup B?" Miles grins as he answers the phone.

   I take a deep breath, making that one Italian pinch gesture with my hands as I stare at Miles through the screen.

   "You busy right now Bambi?"

   "Nah not at all. What's up?"

   "So, I just nearly lost my life to a fugly ass nigga trynna rob me." Miles's eyes widen and he covers his mouth as soon as I say those words.

   "NIGGA HUH?" He shouts as he glares concerningly at the screen.

   "Yes, bro. I was walkin' to go get some fucking food, and I felt like someone was following me so I went to go walk back to my car...and...before I could get to my car, some dumb bitch gripped me up and dangled me off the roof of a building in a headlock." I ranted as Miles propped his head up on his hands, listening to me attentively with his big doe eyes.

   "And then SPIDER-MAN! Oh my god Spider-Man he was so cool. I closed my eyes for most of it, but HE WEBS ME OUT OF THE WEIRDOS ARMS," I exclaim with a dopey grin on my fast and wild hand gestures, "PLACES ME ON THE GROUND LIKE A PROPER SPIDER-MAN, AND THEN BANG! HE STARTS THROWIN' PUNCHES AT DUDE. IM TALKIN' UP DOWN UP DOWN LEFT HOOK, BOW! BOW! BOW!" I grunt as I mimic the punches I watched the hero throw just 20 minutes prior. "He was FUCKIN' him up too! I never knew Bro fought so aggressively! That shit felt PERSONAL." I exclaim as I fall back onto the headrest of the couch.

   Miles chuckles as he covers his face. "You...you really are somethin'" he jokes as he rolls his eyes. "So then what happened? You came home after that?" He asks as he tilts his head to the side in a quizzical manner.

   "Nah, I spoke to him. I was choppin' it up wit Spidey and I got all emotional, cuz you know I been a lil aggy today from Sadie, then work, then literally almost dying. So he put his hand on my shoulder n told me I would be ok. I swear I broke down I didn't even mean to...I was so embarrassed" I whine as I cover my face with my hands. "But yea bro that's my new man. Sorry, y'all!" I joke as I stick my tongue out and throw up a quick peace sign, giggling at myself. "Thank you to my man!"

   Miles bursts out in laughter as he shakes his head, pinching the bridge of his nose before returning his attention to my screen. "That's crazy. You don't even know who Spider-Man is!" He laughs.

   "And? I said that's my man, so that's my man. Love him for real for real." I repeat as I pick up my phone and make my way to my room, removing my makeup and setting out on a quest to find my bonnet. "Honestly, he was so reassuring. And he only said a couple of words. I feel like he just...said what I needed to hear. Ion know maybe I'm overreacting." I shrug as I dip under my bed to grab the lost bonnet.

   "Nah, nah I understand completely. You spent over eight hours working, get violated by someone who you previously considered a friend, and THEN someone attempts to take your life for a lil bit of cash. You have every right in the world to feel some type of way. I'm sorry that happened to you B." He empathizes. 

   "Yeah...I guess it was just the steady decline of my day. But anyway, how's things goin' with Sadie? She not stalking you right?"

   He lets out a long exasperated sigh, dropping his head on his pillow. "She won't shut the fuck up..." he groans as he rolls his eyes with a disgusted scowl on his face. "She's been texting me all fuckin' day...I told her that I was busy working with my dad. I think I'll just ghost her." he shrugs. "Oh! That reminds me. I have. a BUNCH of follower requests on my account. Like, 20k. I had to go private when my following count spiked by like 5 thousand." he giggles.

   "Ah, 'm sorry bout that. And ghosting her is crazy...do it." I shrug with a mischievous grin.

   We spent hours on the phone discussing various topics. Spider-Man, our college plans, fashion trends we hate, and much more. One thing I love about Miles is how adaptable his energy was. There was never an 'awkward silence' between me and him because we didn't always need to speak to feel comfortable around each other.  The summer was nearing an end and we became even closer after learning that we'll be attending the same school, opting to start our mornings together to help me get acclimated. Eventually, we ended up hanging up to go to sleep as it was getting late. We said our goodbyes and went to bed for the night.