Chapter 104: Chapter 104 School Bully Flash Thompson
"Rebellious teenager, huh? Just like you were back then, except you didn't have a skateboard."
The first generation Uncle Ben smiled. At the beginning, the 1st Gen Spiderman in the screen was the same, rebellious
1st Gen Spider-man's-Man touched his nose awkwardly, while Harry, still at the company, reflected on his school days.
[Peter approached his locker, only to find a couple kissing passionately right in front of it, completely oblivious to their surroundings. Peter sighed deeply at the sight.]
[He struggled to open his locker because the couple, too engrossed in their moment, pressed against the door. With great effort, Peter managed to pull his book out from a small gap. As soon as he let go, the locker slammed shut again.]
"Who are they? How dare they act so brazenly! Find them for me! I will punish them severely!"
The principal was livid. Such blatant behavior in broad daylight? What would become of the school's reputation? Were they here to study or indulge in public displays of affection?
The couple's euphoria quickly turned to panic when they realized their actions were seen by the whole world. The girl immediately worried about how her parents would react, while the boy grew anxious about the school's response.
Their fears were soon realized. A teacher found them, dragged them to the office, and a loud commotion ensued. Outside, curious students gathered to watch the drama unfold. Two overly eager onlookers were unlucky enough to be caught stretching their necks too far.
Peter, however, was oblivious to this chaos. He was busy facing the disapproving stares of Uncle Ben and Aunt May. Under their piercing gaze, Peter confessed everything.
After hearing him out, Uncle Ben sighed deeply. "I hope you can learn from the mistakes of the other Peter Parker."
But Aunt May was more worried about Uncle Ben himself, because the other spiderman in the screen action lead to Ben death.
Uncle Ben knew what Aunt May was thinking, but he didn't know if anything would happen to him, so he just patted her hand and said nothing.
[After class, Peter stepped out of the school building, camera in hand. Just outside, he noticed Gwen Stacy sitting on a bench, engrossed in a book.]
[Unable to resist, Peter secretly snapped a photo of her.]
[A commotion nearby caught his attention. "Eat it! Eat it!" someone shouted.]
[Curious, Peter turned to see a crowd gathered. In the center stood Flash Thompson, the school bully, holding another student—Gordon—upside down. Nearby students egged him on, laughing and jeering.]
["Eat your vegetables, Gordon! Hurry up!" Flash taunted, shaking the smaller boy.]
[Peter pushed his way through the crowd. Spotting him, Flash grinned maliciously. "Hey, Peter! Come here! Take a picture! Quick!"]
[Flash wanted to immortalize his bullying for laughs later. Peter, however, refused. "No! I won't take pictures of this! Put him down!"]
[Flash, annoyed by Peter's defiance, barked, "Take a picture, Parker!" Peter stood firm, repeatedly urging Flash to release Gordon.]
[Flash's patience wore thin, and his expression darkened. "Take a picture, Peter!" he demanded again, his voice filled with menace.]
[Peter shouted back, "Put him down, Eugene!" His defiance enraged Flash, who tossed Gordon aside and stormed toward Peter.]
[Before Peter could check on Gordon, Flash grabbed him by the collar and punched him square in the face. Peter fell hard to the ground.]
["Get up, Parker!" Flash shouted, taunting him. As Peter struggled to his feet, Flash kneed him in the stomach, sending him sprawling again.]
[Nearby, the crowd chanted mockingly, "Get up! Get up! Get up!"]
[Before Peter could rise again, Flash delivered another blow, kicking him to the ground. Among the onlookers, Mary Jane—wearing glasses and a purple outfit—watched Peter with a twinge of sympathy.]
[Despite the pain, Peter refused to comply with Flash's demand. "I still won't take the picture!" he groaned from the ground.]
["Stay down, Parker!" Flash sneered, turning to the crowd. "Who else wants to try?" His smug expression dared anyone to step forward.]
[Just then, Gwen pushed through the crowd, standing behind him. "Flash!" she called firmly.]
[Startled, Flash spun around, his anger diminishing slightly at the sight of Gwen. "Flash," she continued, "are we still meeting after school today? My place, 3:30? I hope you've finished your homework. Last time, you disappointed me—greatly."]
[Faced with Gwen, Flash's bravado faded. He mumbled a reluctant, "Fine, whatever," and backed off. He couldn't afford to upset Gwen, especially with his academic struggles threatening his spot on the football team.]
[Gwen pressed further, "Let's head to class, okay? Hmm?"]
[The school bell rang, and Flash, eager to escape, muttered, "Whatever," and stalked off, leaving the scene.]
[Gwen trailed behind him but glanced back at Peter, who was struggling to stand. The crowd, finding the show over, dispersed. One of Flash's lackeys kicked Peter's camera before leaving, smirking disdainfully.]
[Alone on the ground, Peter checked his camera. Relief washed over him when he saw it wasn't badly damaged.]
"Peter Parker, always kindhearted," 1st gen Uncle Ben remarked. "He may be an easy target for bullies, but he never bows to them. Perhaps that's why you become Spider-Man?"
2nd gen Harry narrowed his eyes and looked at the bullied Peter, recalling that in the early days, the 1st gen Harry had always protected the 1st gen Spiderman, and he couldn't help but sigh. If he was there, how could Peter be bullied?
Meanwhile, George Stacy, furious at the scene involving his daughter and Flash, called his wife. "Helen! Tell Gwen to stay away from that scum, Flash Thompson!" he barked.
"Call Eugene Flash Thompson to me!" And the roar was heard again in the office.
"Call Eugene Flash Thompson to the office immediately!"
Already furious over the earlier incident with the kissing couple, the principal now felt his blood pressure spike further. Witnessing Flash's blatant bullying nearly sent him over the edge.
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