"Aunt May doesn't approve of Peter and Mary?"
"Of course not."
Hawk shrugged.
This was also why he didn't seem too concerned about Peter's disappearance after meeting Aunt May.
Mary's urgency was genuine.
But Aunt May's urgency…
Was somewhat feigned.
Of course, it couldn't be called entirely fake; it was just that compared to Mary, who knew nothing, Aunt May's urgency was not quite as urgent.
When Hawk saw Aunt May, he felt that she might know more than Mary.
It was still the same old saying.
Under normal circumstances, he was too lazy to meddle in other people's affairs.
What if Peter's disappearance was to create a surprise for Mary?
That was also possible.
So Hawk chose to remain silent at the time.
Now, after knowing the truth, regarding why Aunt May didn't tell Mary, it might really be as Mary just said.
This was the Parker family's business, and Mary Jane was an outsider.
"But Mary is Peter's girlfriend?"
"Yes."
Hawk nodded, looking at Gwen, who was speaking up for her best friend, Mary: "I can guarantee that Peter's first girlfriend will be Mary and also his last, but can you guarantee that for Mary?"
Gwen looked sideways and met Hawk's gaze.
She subconsciously opened her mouth, feeling an urge to vouch for her best friend, Mary, just like Hawk had unthinkingly vouched for his good brother, Peter.
But…
Gwen really couldn't bring herself to make that guarantee.
Because she truly couldn't guarantee that her best friend, Mary, would stay with Peter until the end, unlike how Hawk could guarantee for Peter.
Peter was very good.
Mary was also very good.
This was the truth and a fact, but compared to Peter's introverted personality, Mary's personality seemed a bit more outgoing and extravagant.
Mary studied dance and always longed to go to Broadway and perform her dances on a prominent stage.
And Mary had always been working towards this goal.
But Peter was an honest kid, an honest kid who liked to wear a mask even when doing good deeds.
So…
Gwen's thoughts raced, analyzing, and then she decisively chose to give up, shaking her head: "Forget it, you're right, this is their private matter, we shouldn't interfere."
Hawk smiled slightly.
"Figured it out?"
"Of course not."
Gwen rolled her eyes, then looked at Hawk, who had a half-smile on his face: "Wait a minute, you just said 'also', so you also don't approve of Peter and Mary?"
Hawk shrugged: "A boy's first love often ends in failure."
Gwen raised an eyebrow.
"I'm also your first love."
"Uh…"
Hawk was slightly stunned, meeting his fiancée's increasingly dangerous emerald eyes, and quickly tried to salvage the situation: "We're different."
Gwen hummed, continuing to look at Hawk with dangerous eyes.
Hawk's thoughts shifted.
The next second.
He directly turned around on the spot.
Gwen was stunned.
"Not going home, where are you going?"
"Las Vegas."
"…What are you going to do there?"
"It's not illegal to register a marriage at eighteen there."
Hawk said with a serious expression and tone.
No choice.
This was the only way he could think of to salvage his situation at the moment.
See.
This was why he didn't really want to meddle in other people's private affairs, because if he wasn't careful, the Fire would burn him.
Just like now.
But…
The two ultimately couldn't go to Las Vegas.
It wasn't that Hawk backed out.
Rather, Gwen was a bit worried about the chain reaction that would follow if they went and got their marriage certificate.
For example, her furious father, My Lord, might come knocking with a gun.
After all, taking without telling is called eloping.
The eloping of eloping.
Currently, George had already grudgingly accepted their status as an engaged couple, but if they eloped to Las Vegas to get their certificate without a word, George would definitely go crazy.
And Helen probably wouldn't be happy either.
There was also one more thing.
University was starting tomorrow, and if they drove to Las Vegas now, they might not make it back to New York City.
The most important point.
Gwen had only said it casually.
She couldn't vouch for Mary, but she was very certain that she could stay with Hawk until the end, because Hawk was the future she had personally chosen.
However, Gwen was still happy when she saw Hawk's almost immediate action to go to Las Vegas to get their certificate.
Therefore, Hawk had no hesitation.
That was enough.
She would be Mrs. phoenix.
And the only one, but it would be some time later.
Currently.
Studies come first.
The next day.
Hawk and Gwen woke up early, and after breakfast, just like going to school as usual, Gwen drove her corolla in front, and Hawk drove his audi a8 behind, one after the other, driving out of the garage and then heading towards the adjacent New York University and Empire University.
After the first class of the new semester, Hawk, carrying a single-shoulder bag, walked out of the lecture hall while answering a call from his fiancée, who was attending class at the neighboring university.
"Hello, Gwen."
"Felicia's assistant came to the school this morning to get Peter a leave of absence, saying that Peter is helping them with a project study."
"How long is the leave?"
"One semester."
"Hiss!"
Hawk took a breath, a little curious: "Does Mary know?"
Gwen on the other end of the phone sighed: "That's what I really wanted to say, Mary said she broke up with Peter over the phone last night."
Hawk's eyebrows raised at the news.
"Really broke up?"
"Mm."
Gwen nodded, then said: "Don't come to my place at noon, I'm afraid Mary will be hurt seeing us two, gotta go."
Hawk listened to the dial tone on the phone and fell silent.
Good heavens.
It's really like the Fire at the city gate affecting the fish in the pond.
It was Mary and Peter who broke up, not him and Gwen…
Bah, bah, bah!
Hawk quickly shook his head, cutting off the random thoughts that had just arisen, then came back to his senses, put his phone back in his pocket, and walked towards the lecture hall for the second class of the morning.
In the evening.
Gwen put down her books, tied up her golden ponytail, and began preparing dinner in the bright kitchen.
As usual.
Hawk, who was originally helping, was only getting in Gwen's way, so she once again sent Hawk to sit on the high stool by the island counter.
Hawk was peeling a smooth onion in his hand, admiring his busy wife in front of him, and at the same time asking about Mary and Peter.
"Really broken up, no turning back?"
"Peter said the reason he didn't tell Mary the truth was because he didn't want Mary to worry, and he said he had told Mary when he left New York."
"He did tell her."
Hawk spoke up for his good brother, Peter: "Didn't Mary herself say it? She said Peter told her he had something to do these days, and Mary didn't call."
Gwen took the roasted beef out of the oven, then pulled out a carving knife and turned to look at Hawk: "Mary said the main reason for the breakup wasn't because of this, but because of Aunt May."
Hawk's eyes lit up at the news, and he moved the knife from Gwen's hand and the roasted beef in front of him to his own front, cutting the meat while looking seriously at Gwen.
He didn't speak, but his expression was full of two words.
Elaborate.
Gwen chuckled, wiped her hands, then took out a plate, poured the supermarket-bought vegetable mix into the plate, then squeezed out salad dressing, and while mixing it with the dressing, she told Hawk about her conversation with Mary during lunch earlier that day.
"In Peter's heart, who is more important, Aunt May or Mary?"
"Aunt May."
"Then if they really get married, and Aunt May and Mary have a conflict, who will Peter help?"
"Aunt May."
Hawk answered decisively.
Since Uncle Ben's death was in some way due to him, Aunt May had become the person he cared about and valued most.
So in Peter's heart, without a doubt, no matter what, Aunt May would always come first.
Not only in the hearts of Spider-Woman, The Amazing Spider-Man, and the Tech Spider-Man, Aunt May and Aunt May were always the most important people.
Gwen then said: "So, Mary said that by Aunt May keeping this matter from her, it shows that Aunt May doesn't consider her family. Mary finally said that instead of waiting until things become irreparable later, it's better to break up amicably early on, which is better for everyone."
Hawk heard this, thought for a moment, and looked at Gwen: "Mary is very clear-headed."
Gwen shrugged.
"Mary always knows what she wants."
"What about Peter? Did Peter just agree?"
"Mary didn't say."
Gwen placed the mixed salad bowl aside: "Peter probably agreed too, even if he didn't, there's nothing he can do. Mary already got over it this afternoon and went to the school's freshman dance."
Hawk nodded with an expression of admiration.
"Impressive."
"That's enough."
Gwen looked at the beef Hawk had already cut on the cutting board, and seeing that Hawk seemed to still be planning to slice the beef even thinner, she quickly stopped him: "Wash your hands, then let's eat."
Hawk hummed, put down the carving knife, and walked towards the sink, curiously saying: "Want to bet? Guess when Mary will start a new relationship?"
Gwen directly rolled her eyes at Hawk.
"That's my best friend, why don't you bet on your good brother instead?"
"That works too."
Hawk shrugged indifferently.
Gwen chuckled: "Peter is lucky to have a brother like you."
Hawk heard this, looked at Gwen, and his expression was serious.
"I think so too."
"…"
Gwen looked at the serious Hawk, completely speechless.
However…
Even if the two didn't end up betting on when Mary Jane would start a new relationship, when Mary Jane really did start a new relationship one day two months later, it still stunned them both.
Especially after knowing the identity of Mary Jane's new boyfriend.
"Flash Thompson?"
"Flash?"
"Is that real or fake!"
"…"
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