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Working a one man lab wasn’t an easy feat especially when you attempted to cater to any Spider person that walked through your door. There was one in particular that you had a love hate relationship with and that was Miguel O’Hara the leader of them all. He was impossible to please no matter what you did for him.
“You know, you’re overworking yourself to death pleasing a rock. Might wanna take it down a notch, or just quit” Hobie said as he walked around your workbench “C’mon, let’s go start a riot! Fuck the system and fuck him!”
You slammed your hands down on your workbench and glared at Hobie, shaking him to his core.
“You’re funeral” Hobie shrugged before shoving his hands into his pockets and walked towards the door
You stared at him in silence as you watched him lift his foot up to kick over the trash can but one look at your face made him backtrack on his decision.
“Out” You hissed as Hobie put his hands up and walked out of the lab.
You sighed as you stared at the piece you were working on, a stable prototype to the watch that allowed the spider people to travel between universes without glitching out of existence. You wondered how much of this was worth it considering you had to admit to yourself that Hobie was right. Miguel O’Hara will never be pleased. Right as you were about to get back to work in popped Hobie again.
“I came to apologize” He stated at the doorway
You stared at him blankly as he returned the expression with a rather pleased one.
“I’m here to offer my services. Just this once and never again because I don’t believe in consistency, never let them know your next move” Hobie said pointing at you
“Uhh sure, just don’t break anything” You shrugged
“Cool” Hobie responded as he walked over to you and you turned him into a shelf
You didn’t trust him to touch anything expensive so you simply just had him hold stuff as he talked about how the government was just out to get everyone and something about anarchy. You drowned him out and was tuned into your work when it suddenly went quiet. You were snapped back into reality when Hobie stopped talking. You turned your head to see Miguel and Hobie glaring at each other.
“What are you doing here?” Miguel questioned
“None of your fuckin business bruv” Hobie hissed as he spat in front of Miguel
“You’re not distracting her from her work are you?” Miguel asked raising an eyebrow
“And what’s it to you?” Hobie snapped back
“You aren’t an asset and those who can’t be an asset shouldn’t be in this room” Miguel growled
“Heh, and what does that make you?” Hobie scoffed
“Hey, take it outside” You said standing up “I have work to do and neither of you are an asset to me at the moment”
“What?” Miguel asked turning his attention to you
“Alright alright, if it makes you happy I’ll leave. (y/n) I’ll see ya later babes” Hobie said as he left the lab
“Babes? You two got something going on?” Miguel asked
“What’s it to you? I’m nothing but an asset aren’t I?” You answered with a smug expression on your face that made Miguel sigh out of frustration “So, what do you want now?”
You watched Miguel’s fist clench in anger as you knew that you might’ve struck a nerve with deflecting your relationship status with Hobie. Why does it matter to him to begin with? He hates everybody but yet tolerates anybody.
“I just wanted to… make sure you were… alright. But it looks like you are so I’ll just go. This was a mistake” Miguel said as he turned to leave
You looked at him dumbfounded as you never would’ve thought that he would give a shit about your feelings to begin with. A part of you was curious as to what he wanted though.
“Wait, you can stay if you don’t mind keeping me company.” You blurted out
“Well, I don’t think I’d make good company. I’m not really interesting…” Miguel said rubbing the back of his neck “Want me to bring Hobie back? I-”
“I want you”
“What?”
“What?”
Miguel was caught off guard by your statement as you felt your heart drop to the floor.
“U-uh… I mean, I want you around, here and shit” You blushed
“Oh! Yeah… right. I-I’ll stay” Miguel said looking away
You awkwardly turned back towards your workbench and began to fiddle with the prototype a bit as Miguel regained his composure and joined you.
“So.. how’s it going?” Miguel asked
“It’s going well and yourself?” You asked
“Peachy” Miguel replied
The two of you stood there in silence for a bit before Miguel broke the silence.
“So you and Hobie? That’s an interesting one” Miguel chuckled
“Ha, he wish” You laughed
“Are you too good for him?”
“Maybe”
“That’s good” Miguel muttered
“What?”
“Nothing”
You rolled your eyes and began tinkering with the prototype.
“It’s kind of odd to see you so casual around me. Did something good happen?” You asked
“Maybe” He shrugged
“Well no need to hide it, it’s just us two in here” You said
“Well if you insist. I think I’m ready to start my life again” Miguel said smiling warmly as he stared at the floor
“Wow, good for you” You said looking around for your tools
You stood there for a bit in silence and realized that Hobie took all of your tools with him as he made his grand exit. You sighed as Miguel turned his attention back towards you.
“What’s up?” He asked
“I just realized my self walked away” You replied pinching the bridge of your nose
“Literally?” Miguel asked
“No, Hobie has all of my tools. Can’t really work on my prototype now that he’s gone. God knows when he’ll be back” You sighed
“So, does that mean you have time?” Miguel asked playing with his hands
“I guess so, I hope you aren’t mad at me over it” You answered
“No, I’m not. I’ve been meaning to talk to you about something for a while now. I understand if you don’t like the way this conversation ends” Miguel said
“Something wrong?” You asked
“No, no, nothings wrong. If anything everythings been going right so far and I want to keep that going. As stupid as this is, I feel like I can confide in you with this.” Miguel explained
He inched closer to you rubbing the back of his neck and avoiding eye contact. You were slowly starting to realize what this was and your heart skipped a beat as you tried to prevent yourself from blushing. You weren’t going to lie, you didn’t know how he found out about you but ever since he walked through your secret door it was love at first sight. When he took you on once your lab was destroyed it only made you fall for him harder. It was difficult at times to deal with his anger and attitude but there were nice moments. Like this. Moments that no one else saw but you. Moments you hoped that no one else ever saw.
You had turned around to meet his gaze. He was mere inches from you practically pinning you to the work bench. Unfortunately you couldn’t help yourself and you found yourself yearning for him as he hesitated to make out a sentence.
“You see… ever since I met you I know I haven’t been the best..um person… but I am turning a new leaf and once all of this is over…. Do you think that… maybe… we-” Miguel began before the door swung open and there stood Hobie
“Whoaaa… I’ll leave this here and never come back” Hobie said gently placing the tools on the ground and backing away
“What’s he on about?” Miguel asked before looking back at you
He realized he was hovering right over you and your expression was giving away what you were feeling.
“Sorry if I’m invading your space. I got a little carried away” Miguel apologized, taking a step back “But I just wanted to say… I think I want to settle down and start a new life and I… I want to take you with me…I’m not good at this stuff and I know you probably hate me but it was worth a shot you know?”
You immediately grabbed his hand and pulled it down pulling him into a kiss. It was short and sweet but it was enough to get your message across.
“Before you say anything, I never got the chance to thank you for saving me and giving me this position. I will always be eternally grateful to you and frankly I like you whether you feel the same or not. These moments we have together make me happy…” You said crossing your arms and leaning against your workbench
Miguel stood there stunned by your outburst whilst you stood there on the verge of tears from embarrassment. You’ve been holding that in since forever.
“Wow, you’re bold” Miguel said with a chuckle as he touched his lips
“If I overstepped my boundaries I apologize and you can feel free to fire me or do whatever. I already said what I needed to say and I accept any consequence for my actions” You said avoiding eye contact with him
“Do you want me to show you how I really feel” Miguel asked in a rather aggressive tone as he approached you and pinned you down to the work bench
Your eyes widened in fear as you realized that you may have fucked up badly. Miguel was going to kill you right here and now for giving him a rather innocent kiss but it was worth it and you did agree to any consequence. You braced yourself for the sweet embrace of death when Miguel gently gave you a kiss. You felt your heartbeat in your head as Miguel broke the kiss and licked your lips as you trembled beneath him.
“Did I scare you?” Miguel teased
“N-no” You muttered
“Good because you don’t understand how long I was waiting for you to do that for a long time it was driving me insane” Miguel purred
“Hah, you were waiting for me to make the first move? With all the attitude you give me?” You laughed
“Well, I was just testing you to see if you were still willing to deal with a culo like me and judging by your reaction I think you were more than willing” Miguel chuckled as he rested his forehead on yours
“I guess so. If you’re willing to put up with me” You smiled
“I mean, I have been for the past couple of years now haven’t I? And I never regret anything I’ve done till this point. As long as I get to be with you” Miguel whispered in your ear
“I will always say yes to being with you” You whispered back
With that you and Miguel sealed it off with a kiss thinking about when all of this is over. You guys will finally get the ending you wanted for so long.