Chapter 16- Shadows Over the City
Luka was sitting at the top of the Empire State Building, watching the city that looked beautiful on the surface but hid the worst kinds of people beneath it. Right beside him, Gwen landed and said:
"— It's beautiful, isn't it?"
Luka just nodded and replied:
"— It really is… from up here everything looks perfect, but down in the criminal underworld it's awful. Every crime that happens there is worse than the last."
Gwen sighed and said:
"— Still thinking about Magneto's invasion? You know, Luka, when I fell in love with you, I also fell in love with your brave, just, funny and—above all—responsible side. I still love you and I think about you every moment, and I doubt you don't feel the same. Sometimes you just need to take a leap of faith… jump and let the world roll, live the way you want. You're incredible, but you lack the ambition to be the most badass, to defeat Magneto with your own hands. You trained with Jean, and she herself said your power has reached the beginning of Omega level… so jump and let it flow, Luka. And know that, despite everything, I still love you just the same as when we first started."
Luka was surprised and, without thinking, pulled Gwen in and kissed her—a long, deep, passionate kiss.
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POV – OSCORP
Norman Osborn sat in his chair, thinking about his next move, but he couldn't decide which path to take. Still, he remembered that guy who took down Doctor Connors… and how he did it… and then vanished with Connors.
And when he found that man, he would end him and make him wish he had never been born.
Because today… the Green Goblin was born.
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POV – Luka
Luka and Gwen had been fighting crime for a few hours, and he was already exhausted—on top of barely making any progress anymore.
They stopped again on top of the Empire State Building, and Luka said:
"— Gwen, I need to tell you something that might shake our relationship."
Gwen went still for a second and replied:
"— Of course, Luka… you can tell me anything."
Luka took a deep breath and said:
"— Jean kissed me. Not once… but twice."
Gwen took a moment to process it, then asked:
"— Did you like it?"
Luka didn't know what to say… he just nodded, confirming.
Gwen thought for a moment and then said:
"— I knew this would happen… feminine intuition. But Luka, I don't blame you. If I saw a hot guy like you, I'd do the same. But about Jean… I don't know how I feel about it, since you're mine—only mine. But… maybe I'd make an exception for Jean, because let's be honest, she's really hot. And I can't handle you alone. But first I'd have to 'talk' to her… if you know what I mean."
Luka nodded, and the two headed toward his house.
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Author's Notes
Hey everyone, how are you? Sorry for the delay. I probably won't be able to post during the week, so I'll only post on Saturday and Sunday. Once things settle down, I'll go back to posting every day.
Anyway… hope you enjoyed it, and see you next time!