⌕ LYING WEBS, a mark smau
- [05] ningning's issue
- half written chapter. [1.8k]
- content warning. angst and flashbacks
Yizhuo sat in silence, her fingers hovering over her phone screen, her eyes fixed on one name—Jisung. His contact sat there, untouched, blocked just a day ago.
She knew you were right. She was the problem. But… wasn’t he wrong too? Why did she have to be the one to fix things? Why did she have to be the bigger person when he was just as childish?
Well, he actually tried to talk to you, and you blocked him… her conscience reminded her, sharp and unrelenting. She sucked in a breath, shoved the thought away, and sank onto the couch. Alone.
Her parents were away. Again. Off to another work trip, leaving her with nothing but silence and the endless cycle of her own thoughts.
She turned the TV on. A distraction. Anything to stop her mind from spiraling. But her phone remained quiet—no messages from you, no texts from Elena.
"The city remains peaceful today, thanks to our very own Spider-Man, who apprehended a group of delinquents, rescued stray cats, and even assisted an elderly woman across the street. However, there have been no sightings of his partner, Silk. Our other beloved hero has yet to make an appearance."
You never missed a watch. Never.
Was this about her? Were you that upset? So mad that you couldn’t even bring yourself to protect the city, just so you wouldn’t have to ask for her help?
She sighed. The weight of it all sat heavy on her chest.
"His partner? 'Our other beloved hero'?" you scoffed, arms crossed tightly over your chest, rage bubbling under your skin. "Is that how they see me? Just Spider-Man’s sidekick?!"
“They must’ve misspoken,” Haechan said, trying to soothe you as he handed you the snacks you’d asked for, dabbing cooling gel onto your ankle. “They don’t really see you like that. They see you as you. As Silk.”
You hissed as he massaged your ankle roughly.
“Sorry…” he murmured, wincing.
Your sprained ankle was a pathetic story. You, a spider, capable of climbing walls and swinging through skyscrapers, had injured yourself changing a lightbulb. You hadn’t wanted to call anyone for help, but eventually, you caved—unfortunately, to Lee Donghyuck, the absolute worst.
At first, he was worried. And then, after you told him how you got hurt, he laughed in your face for a full minute while you glared at him, unimpressed.
Now, he studied you with a knowing look. “You look really bothered. Is it the news? Nings and Jisung? Or am I just terrible at this?”