Chapter 6 - Meeting (2/2)

*Sigh* Ben let out a small sigh of regret as he tried to think of something they could do to cheer up the kid. May having lived with him for so many years could practically read his mind, and because of this she gave him a small smile placing her hands on his shoulder. She already had a plan in motion!

Ben gave her a quizzical stare as he looked at her radiant smile. ”You know the new neighbor that just moved in next door?” Ben though for a few seconds before nodding his head. They had a small talk to the people that just moved in, they were a nice pair of people.

Mays' smile grew bigger as she explained what she had in store. ”Well they have a daughter, a cute little thing. I've already organized a play date today between her and Peter! A new friend is exactly what he needs! And she looks like such a sweet girl, beautiful red hair.” Ben stiffened in shock for a second before he started to think about it, it would be great for Peter to leave his room and make new friends. ”How long till they come over?” May patted his shoulder and started to move up the stairs. ”A few minutes. I'll go get Peter ready.”

Ben was shocked once again, he looked at the clock hanging on the wall and quickly went around making sure everything was ready for their arrival, he had to have the house looking nice for guests. He slightly lamented in his mind though how his wife always sprung these kinds of things on him.

(9 Minutes later)

*Ding dong*

The bell to the front of the house rang as Ben went to get the door. May had just come down the stairs, Peter in tow, wearing a nice shirt and pants. Giving one last look at the pair Ben gripped the door knob and opened the door.

Peter didn't listen to much of what was being said as he was unceremoniously dragged down the stairs, much to his protest. He was so close to finishing! But Aunt May wouldn't take no for an answer. As he looked at the floor in front of him not listening to what was happening around him, suddenly a small pair of shoes arrived in front of him.

Raising an eyebrow Peter looked up slowly taking in the person before him. There was a girl around the same age as him with flowing Red hair, she wore a summer green dress and small hat. Her looks were like nothing the young boy had seen before. He felt his heart slightly speed up as he looked at the green eyes in front of him.

Not having talked to another person in a few days he wasn't sure of what to say. In the end he just said the first thing that came to his mind. ”Hi, my names Peter.” The girl gave him a radiant smile and Peter could have sword he saw something flicker in her eyes as she replied in kind. ”Hi my names…”

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(Present)

Peter woke up slowly as he felt a few of the bruises he had been lying on. His mind drifted for a second to the dream he just had, the first day he met her. Haven't thought about that in a long time. It was also around that time that I finished…

Peter shook his head and got up from the bench, it was close to 10am, not the best sleep. ”Time to go to the pool and clean myself” Talking to himself he moved slowly away from the bench.