The class was over quickly and I have to admit Natasha knew what she was talking about. The explanations of English literature were deep and meaningful, almost makes me think she wasn't a secret assassin from Russia that can kill everyone in this room without blinking an eye.
And at the end of the class the boys were grumbling at having to leave. Everyone slowly waked out, but I remained behind. Felicia looked at me and asked if I was leaving, I told her I needed to talk to our new teacher. She gave me a strange look before leaving, thank God the girl knew to respect one's privacy.
Natasha noticed I was standing behind and smiled, "Mr. Parker right? How can I help you?"
"I thought Fury was going to give me some time to think about it," I cut straight to the point.
Natasha blinked, "I'm sorry, who? I'm afraid I don't understand. Who is this Fury?"
I rolled my eyes, "really? I'm not stupid you know. A new teacher arriving this quickly to fill in a job position two days after the last one got sent to the hospital? This school isn't that effective," I knew this for a fact, this had happened before once, the teacher got sick and Peter had the entire week free before they could find a substitute.
"Well you see I was already applying for a job when Mr. Dunkar had his accident. It really was luck-"
I threw a punch at her face, Natasha's eyes went wide as she reacted on instinct and dodged it, grabbing my arm and throwing me over her shoulder into the ground. I really hate that move.
I looked up at her and smiled, "you're pretty fast for a teacher."
Natasha hissed, the mask of a highschool teacher dropped revealing a cold hard stare underneath, "Fury said you were quick. I didn't expect you to be this quick."
"Thanks, it's a fucking gift. Now I suggest you get off me before someone arrives and thinks you're trying to sleep with a student on the first day," I smirked.
I saw the corner of her mouth twitch, guess she found me funny. We got to our feet and I patted my coat, "I looked over the deal. It's...okay. I do have some requests."
"And?"
"I want to be able to protect this city. I understand I'll be needed elsewhere on mission, but every time this place is in danger I want the chance to protect it. I won't endanger a mission and go running off like a mad man if that's what you're thinking, but I won't leave it unprotected."
Natasha nodded, "reasonable. Anything else?"
"Yes, I like inventing stuff. Can Fury give me the funding to make my own toys? And if I do will they be mine of property of SHIELD's?"
"You'll have to talk to Fury on that one, but I'll relay your requests to him," Natasha nodded before suddenly smiling, "now then Mr. Parker if that's all you better get to your next class!"
Just then the door opened and her next batch of students walked in. Damn, how did she know? I wished her a good day and quickly walked out.
I felt like I was being watched all day, and mostly likely I was. I didn't notice any cameras though, so maybe it was all my imagination. At lunch I found Felicia sitting alone in one corner so I decided to drop by.
"Hey Felicia," I smiled as I sat down next to her.
"Hey Tiger," she purred at my nickname, "you know I think you've earned the right to give me a nickname by now."
"Really? Well any requests?"
"You decided," she shrugged going back to her salad.
"How about…," I looked at her fork and saw a picture of a black cat on it's handle, typical. "Kitten?"
Felicia stopped and turned to me in surprise, "w-why did you call me that?"
"The cat on your fork," I pointed at the fork she was using, "I figured you kind of like a cat. Aloof, smart and like totally graceful. So I figured why not right? Kitten?" I said her nickname in a husky voice.
"D-damn you Parker," she hissed.
"What's the matter Kitten? Don't like it?"
"No...it's fine," she grumbled going back to her meal. I laughed, I must have nearly given her a heart attack when I called her that.
After school Felicia, MJ and I sat down for our hourly study session. We did get some work done before the girls began talking about Homecoming, about what to wear and what colours matched. Felicia and MJ shared a love for fashion, though Felicia wasn't too bothered about the brand names but rather how they felt and looked.
After that I went to the Chikara dojo for what I felt would be the last time. I told Colleen at the end of the cass that I might be forced to stop coming and she looked sad.
"Peter you are one of my best students, you learnt more in the short time here then I did. Are you sure you can't continue?"
"No sensei, I'm sorry but I can't."
"Why?"
"I told you sensei, I got a job and right now my family needs the cash. I'm sorry it's come to this but I have to put them first," I only half lied, I really was doing this for the betterment of others, "I promise sensei, I won't ever forget what you have taught me. If I can I'll stop by whenever I can, but I'm sorry to say this is goodbye for now."
"Well that certain is unfortunate," came a male voice from the door. We both turned and found a middle aged man standing by the door with a smile on his face. He wore a suit and had a trimmed beard with curly combed hair. Immediately I recognized him.
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