flower punk

chapter 4: wondering

Miles was left standing there in the middle of the street, feeling a strange mix of anger, confusion, and attraction towards Hobie. He was used to dealing with criminals who were ruthless and were willing to do whatever it took to achieve their goals. But Hobie was different. He seemed to enjoy the game he was playing, and Miles couldn't help but feel a sense of curiosity and intrigue.

As he stood there in silence, trying to process what had just happened, Miles couldn't get the image of Hobie's grin out of his mind. His teasing and flirting had been distracting, and for a moment, Miles had let his guard down. It was a mistake he knew he couldn't afford to make again.

Miles' mind was racing with questions as he swung through the city on his way back to his dorm room. He couldn't help but wonder about Hobie's intentions. Why was he flirting and teasing him instead of trying to kill him like other criminals? And what was it about Hobie that had left such a mark on him?

As he arrived at his dorm room, he saw Ganke, his roommate, sitting on his bed, typing away on his laptop. "Hey, Miles. Long week?" Ganke asked.
"Yeah, you could say that," Miles replied, sinking down onto his own bed. "I've been dealing with a thief named Hobie Brown. He's an expert at dodging my webs, and he seems to be enjoying our little game of cat and mouse."

Ganke raised an eyebrow. "You mean Prowler of the Sinister Six? That guy?"

Miles nodded. "Yeah. I thought he was just a regular thief, but there's something different about him. He's not just stealing for the sake of it, and he seems to be enjoying our exchanges. I can't figure him out."

Ganke shrugged. "Maybe there's nothing to figure out, Miles. You know how it is. Everyone's got something unique about them. Maybe Hobie's just got something you find interesting."

Miles sighed. "I don't know, man. I just feel like there's something more to him. And it's not just that. I can't get him out of my head. Like, I'm starting to feel things I've never felt before."

Ganke looked at Miles curiously. "What do you mean?"

"I don't know. It's like there's this strange attraction between us. He's a criminal, and I'm the guy who's supposed to stop him, but there's something about him that I can't resist."
Ganke shook his head. "Dude, you're a superhero. You can't go around falling for criminals. That's how people get hurt."
"I know, I know. But what if there's something more to him? What if there's a part of him that's not just a criminal but a person too?"
Ganke rolled his eyes. "Miles, you've got a lot on your plate right now. You

Miles took a deep breath before speaking again. "I'm just asking myself a lot of questions, Ganke. Why is Hobie so different from the other criminals I've encountered? Why is he flirting with me and playing games with me instead of just trying to kill me like the rest of them? And most importantly, why am I attracted to him?"

Ganke nodded slowly, taking Miles' words in. "I hear you, man. It's a lot to think about. But you know what you have to do, right? You're Spider-Man, and your job is to protect the city. You can't let your personal feelings get in the way of that."

Miles nodded in agreement. "You're right, Ganke. I need to focus on catching Hobie and keeping the city safe. But I can't help feeling like there's something more to all of this. Something bigger than just catching criminals. I don't know, maybe I'm just being overly philosophical about all of this."

Ganke chuckled. "It's all right to think deeply about things, Miles. That's what makes you such a great hero. But you can't let your emotions get the best of you. You have to remember your duty."

Miles nodded again, grateful for Ganke's wise words. "You're right, Ganke. I need to remember what's important. I'm Spider-Man, and my duty is to protect the city. I can't let my feelings for Hobie cloud my judgement."