A Broken Web

I watch Gwen with anxiety. Today, we leave the hospital. It's been our home for the last six months. But it's not been too bad. I've been with Gwen, and Gwen has been with me. She stands up, and stretches out and gives a sort of yawn. She smiles at me, and walks over to me. I pull her into a hug. "You've webbed my heart, Peter Parker." she whispers. "But you fixed mine. I had a broken web, before I met you, Gwen Stacy." I feel her lips touch mine, before a knock at the door approaches. We hurriedly let go of each other, and stand in a random position. Gwen's mother comes rushing in, along with her three younger brothers. Gwen's eyes start to form droplets of tears, at the sight of her family. But not all her family.

Guilt pours through me, seeping through any space it can find. Is what I'm about to do really the right thing? I will never know if it is. But after a long time worrying about it, I have made my final decision.

*

After Dinner, I take Gwen back to her window. I walk in casually, but my heart is thumping rapidly. "Come with me." I say, grabbing her hand and leading her up to the balcony.