📲 “Sounds like a good time. Think you could squeeze in running some lines with me tonight? I could use some practice.” Wallowing or hanging out with a rising star? A tough choice. Her thumbs tapped away at her phone. 📲 “Any requests for my outfit?” A test. Would he pass it?

📲 “Exactly that one! I’ll see if I can make it to the auditions tomorrow. I feel like I’d be a shoe-in.” Her thumbs tapped away at her phone, scheduling herself for an early morning audition. 📲 “What all do you having going on tonight by the way?”

📲 “Just a little something to get you ‘tingling’. 😜” She smiled at her phone’s screen before sending another text. 📲 “There is no way I’m kissing a Lobster-Man, I’ll pass. How about that new upcoming medical drama series? Think I’d be good for that?”

She grinned as her phone lit up with his text response to her. 📲 “Very funny. And lobster man? What is he a Bostonian fisherman who got pinched by a radioactive lobster?” She teased before sending a second text. 📲 “Anyway, I don’t think the world will ever get tired of super heroes. ;)”

She read his texts and scoffed, shaking her head a little. 📲 “What because I’d fill out her outfits well?” She teased before sending another text. 📲 “Come on, gimme a real answer. Something more fitting for my talents. Maybe like a super hero movie?”

MJ made her way through the luxurious setting, a little surprised that she had never truly looked into a place like this. Then again, it’s not like someone like her would normally be invited. Upon finally reaching the source behind those texts, she straightened herself up. “Let’s.” (C)

Like usual at times like this, Peter popped his way into her mind. She sent him a text. “Hey so I’m kinda looking for work right now since my internship at The Bugle ended after summer semester. What kind of acting gigs should I be looking for?”

Reading the texts, she debated doing what the texts requested of her. This could easily be some kind of trap. Then again, the potential fame was tempting. 📲 “I’ll be there in 20 minutes!” She got changed out of her casual loungewear into something more fitting for a club, and snagged her (c)

She smiled down at her glowing phone screen and sent another text. 📲 “Bet! How about my new place tonight around 6? I’m thinking a pizza would be great to share tonight. My treat.” She followed up her text another text including her new address.

A new text! From an unrecognized number? Eh, why not? MJ sent a reply text, her interest piqued in the stranger’s offer of fame. 📲 “I do! Are you hiring actresses for an upcoming movie or something? I can send you a headshot photo if you’d like.” She remained seated by her apartment’s window.

Just as she finished sending her text, another popped up. She quickly typed out and sent her reply, remaining by her open window. 📲 “Yep! I that study abroad trip in England kept me out of town for some serious time. We should get together and catch up.”

She’s taking in the sights and sounds of NYC from her new apartment, having finally settled in. Sure, it was a little empty without someone to share it with, but the space suited her. She glanced down at her phone, and sent a quick text to her agent. MJ was bound to get a big acting gig soon.

“Does anyone else shake their butt a little when they’re bored or is that just a me thing?” MJ mused to herself, before taking a sip of her coffee. Ever since Felicia made that comment about her costume barely fitting, she had her own buns on her mind.

“A draw huh? Maybe you two should have a rematch sometime.” She said with a smile, before continuing. “I wish I had spider powers! She gets that from her Dad, as does her sister. The only way I’ll ever get powers like that is if I find some rouge experimental spider.” She shook her head. (C)

“That really does sound like her.” She smiled, shaking her head a little bit. Fighting someone the minute she met them? Yeah, that’s April alright. “If you don’t mind me asking, who won?” MJ could immediately tell that this woman was powerful, but then again, April was powerful too.

MJ shook her hand with a smile, nodding a little bit. “Well that’s great to hear. You can just call me her mother. There’s some technicalities in there, but mother is the correct title.” She paused before speaking again. “How do you know her, exactly? Are you work friends?”

“You could say that, yeah.” It was a more simplified version of April’s origin, but it still fit her. MJ flashed a smile, holding out her hand for a handshake. “I hope those are all good stories! April can be a bit of a talker. Same goes for her sister. You’re Diana, right?”

All this heat has really been getting to her. MJ’s curls are back in full force!

“Here I wore my Spidey panties for nothing.” She muttered under her breath, staying fully under the blanket. Maybe loud enough for him to hear, maybe not. Her gaze shifted from the TV back to him. MJ then spoke a little louder. “How serious is it? Have you even upside down kissed yet?”

“Yeah yeah, I know.” Her muffled voice came from under the blanket as her eyes met his. “This would be the perfect time to make a move though. You know, almost like it’s the perfect layup or something.” Get the hint already Tiger! Her eyes remained gazing up at his, egging him on to make a move.

MJ huffed, leaning against him more heavily as she spoke. “Jeez, do I have to make a confession before I can even get in the cuddle zone? You’ve got no game, Tiger.” She moved again, scooting away from him and crossing her arms under the blanket. Soon, the blanket was pulled back up to her nose.

She reached over and dug around in the popcorn bowl, before munching on another handful of it. She hesitated before speaking again. “Peter, could you maybe put your arm around my shoulders? I feel like I’m trapping your arm under this blanket.” This was bordering on cuddling territory, she knew.

“Totally, just a friendly little lean.” MJ nodded her head, with a slight smile before adjusting her weight on the couch. She leaned against him, putting her head on his shoulder just like when they were a couple. “This is already so much better.” She said quietly, her gaze now back on the screen.

Her disappointment was immeasurable, and her day was ruined. Better luck next time.

“Phew! Zombies are just so freaky to me.” MJ slowly lowered her hand, looking at the screen to make sure the scary part was over, before shifting her gaze to him. “Usually by now you’d be holding me. Scary movies like this get to me a lot more than they did back then.” She explained, her gaze (c)

MJ kept her eyes covered, waiting for her cue to let her guard down again. “Is it over?” She asked, nudging him with her elbow. “I feel like I’m missing some important stuff here!” She had missed these moments with him. It was good to spend time with him again, even if it was just as friends.

Remembering the good times. 🕸️💕

“You bought us matching CUSTOM bracelets?” Her eyes quickly shifted away from her bracelet and back to him. She was happily surprised by this added detail. No one had bought her custom made jewelry before. “Oh now I OWE you a night out on the town.”

“Where did you get this anyway? I’ve been looking for more stuff like this, you know.” She admired the bracelet, comparing it to her freshly painted nails. Maybe she could use some more cat themed accessories.

“You didn’t!” MJ practically beamed as she checked out the matching bracelets. She examined them for a moment, before selecting the gold bracelet and putting it on. “This was so nice of you, thank you!” She gave him a tight hug, before stepping back and giving her bracelet another look.

“Oh yeah? What is it?” MJ perked up, excited to learn what the gift could possibly be.

“Hmmf, okay.” She was quiet for a little while, her gaze returning to the screen. She was the one who broke things off with him, but she did have some feelings for him. As she predicted, the movie finally started to become scary, causing her to gasp and jump in her spot. She covered her (c)

“Well I uhm…” MJ sunk down into the couch a bit more, pulling the blanket up to her nose. “That’d probably be the only one I would want. Action figures are for nerds and all that.” She glanced up at him, before shifting her gaze back to the TV. “Just let me know if you find another one.” (C)

“Something tells me a ‘Spider-Man’s Ex-Girlfriend’ figure wouldn’t fly off the shelves.” She set the figure down on his coffee table, before pulling the blanket up to her neck and getting comfortable again. “I meant that I want one of those specifically. You could say I’m a fan of his work.”

She’s in her dorm room, typing out the same message a couple of times before deleting it over and over. She huffed. “Relax MJ, it’s just tinder. This isn’t a serious app anyway.” She paused, before typing the message again, and sending it. “Can I stack donuts on it?” This is fun.

“Ooo for work? What do you do for work?” She asked, before taking him by the hand and leading him to the changing rooms. Luckily the store wasn’t too busy today, so no one saw them slip into one of the stalls together. It was a total cakewalk. “I’m interning at The Bugle currently myself.”

“I was hoping you would ask me that.” MJ took his hand, stepping out onto the ledge with him. It had been a while since she had traveled like this. “I’ll direct you where to go. She lives on Empire State’s campus in one of the dorm buildings. Should easy for us to get in and out.”

“Very true! I knew this was a good idea.” She nodded, happily holding onto everything she had picked out for herself. MJ looked around, seeing if anything else would jump out at her as something to try on. “Is there anything else you wanted to try out here? We’ve got all night.”

“Oh for sure.” MJ picked up a few different pairs, even matching them with a couple of bras. Snow leopard, regular leopard, the lot. “You think a matching bra and thong set would be good, or are we more team ‘free the nipple’?” She glanced over at him, holding the various undergarments.

MJ tried to hold back a laugh, but failed. Once she regained her composure, she dramatically matched him. “Gwen Stacy, the daughter of the chief of police.” She posed heroically, sticking out her chest. MJ assumed they were a similar size, which made her a perfect panty raid target.

“Glad we’re on the same page. Don’t worry, I don’t get stage fright.” She gave another big grin, as they arrived in the intimates section of the store. MJ began looking for her ideal leopard print thong, letting go of his arm for the moment. “We should for sure snap some pics too.”

“It’s actually a custom one I had made for myself, I ordered it online.” MJ explained, posing a bit for him to check out more of the costume. “Frankly I would’ve stolen the costume from her if I knew where exactly she lived. I can’t tell you how many times she’s stolen stuff from my place.” (C)

“Pfft, come on. I’m sure you look incredible in a thong.” MJ returned the compliment, as they made their way towards the ‘intimates’ section of the store. “Here’s an idea, do you want to share a dressing room? That way we can check each other to see which pairs suit us best.”

“Well thank you, I figured I would wear something that I can change out of.” She flashed a smile, accepting his arm. The pair entered the large department store together, with MJ leading him along. “So, for the leopard print, do you think I should go for a thong, or something with more coverage?”

MJ perked up, actually understanding his compliment. “Oh! I’ve been taking Intro to German, that means ‘pretty girl’, I think.” She waved her gloved hand around a little, before placing it on her hip. “I just wanted to try it out. I figure I could have some fun in it tonight, maybe make (c)

“You know Peter! Everyone does.” She replied with a grin, standing up straight and getting out of her little pose. MJ had to admit, wearing the costume was fun.

Word on the street is that it’s “Caturday”. Of course, MJ is dressed for the occasion.