Spiderman

There was another perk to my ritzy school. Field trips were always a real adventure. After an extended bus trip we were in Birmingham. Nearly 2 hours away from school. At the Millennium Science Center. Which is huge full of exhibits and science labs. And I was excited to check it out until about 15 minutes ago, when we divided into groups. My group was Liam, Paige and Emily from the lacrosse team, Ricky from Spanish class and the boys soccer team captain, Harry styles. Or in the definition of my life the jerk who has taunted me since grade 9. You would think someone who had everything from popularity to prestige he would leave me well alone. But I guess every pretentious jock has his nerd. And that’s what it was. Over the years he has used me as a tail end of hundreds of jokes, pushed me around and dated my dream girl. That’s right Brooke Preston is his girlfriend. On and off for 4 years now. Being grouped with him today was only livable because I had Liam my best pal along for the ride.
“good morning group 1, I’m Dr. Faulkner and I’ll be your leader throughout Millennium for the day. We will begin our day past the doors behind us in Etymology and Arachnology labs. This is actually where I do most of my research.”
I could hear my stomach growling which was drowning out Dr.Faulkner. Luckily I brought along a before lunch snack. One of my many protein bars from my experiment.I quietly unwrapped it from the cellophane wrapper and took a few bites when,
“hey horan let me have some of that” Harry whispered
I shook my head no. And continued stuffing my face. Why would I share withy worst enemy?
“c’mon man.”
“no way” I hissed
“Oh really?” His hand shot up in the air. “Dr. Faulkner is it customary to eat food in here?”
“not at all. This is a food and drink free environment. Wouldn’t want to tamper with the different organisms diets or contaminate anything.”
“I told you Niall” Harry nearly shouted causing everyone’s attention to turn to me including Dr. Faulkner.
“young man I’m going to ask you to toss that away in the receptacle over there” Dr. Faulkner instructed then went back to his speech “Now there are about 500000 types of beetles in the world”
"Better go don’t want to miss anything" Harry cackled following the crowd. What a prick.
I sulked across the lab to the trash can he had pointed out. Which was surrounded by several different spider species. One of which was catching my eye. It was black and had a glowing green spot on its abdomen. Plus it was outside of its tank. I chomped the last bite of my protein bar and held out my hand in an attempt to put it back.
“that’s it you come here so you can go back” I whispered as it crawled up my hands. “Lucky you ran into me I don’t mind spiders they are okay with me.”
I cupped the spider in between my palms to gently placed it into the cage. But was instead startled by the pinch of a bite “Ow you betrayed me spider” I yelped dropping it into the glass case. Stupid spider. I was just trying to be helpful. I looked down at my wrist and saw bloody two dots. I sure hope it isn’t poisonous. What a way to die. Trying to be helpful. Couldn’t worry about it now. I quickly walked around and joined the group. Who were walking this way.
“takes that long to throw away trash” Liam whispered
“I got caught up by this spider. Really cool but vicious”
“what kind of spider?”
“it was like green and black. Really different than anything I had ever seen”
“Now over here are our arachnids. These aren’t any normal spiders each of these are unique such as this one here” Dr. Faulkner picked up the case holding the spider I had seconds ago “this spider has actually was subdued to mass amounts of radiation. Altering it’s DNA. Giving it traits from dozens of other spiders. Including web viscosity, vision, and muscle/bone structure. It’s one of our most studied organisms in this lab.”
so in an essence I was bit by the spider of all spiders. Just my luck. “Uh Dr. Faulkner is it poisonous?”
“It can be to it’s prey large amounts of it’s poison lead to paralysis which make it easier for capture. But to humans you would need quite the large dose.”
"how large?’
"somewhere around 40 and 55 cc’s would be potent"
"is there a cure?" I didn’t mean to be a bother
"So many questions. no need to worry young man these stay in there cages all the time. Now over here we have the brown recluse. You can tell by the violin shaped emblem on its back"
With a spider like that who knows what adverse side effects I could’ve now. Or if i can die. I’m lucky.
(Later)
I don’t know if it was the bus ride or stress from the whole day. But I was so tired by the time I got home. I could barely stand. Plus I was burning up.
“Need a snack honey? I made brownies”
the one time my aunt makes a normal snack and I’m to tired to think. “No thanks aunt Lyd I just need a nap”
“okay then sweetie”
I stumbled up the stairs to my room. Took of my glasses and dropped on my bed. I could almost feel the sweat dripping down my forehead but the room was so cold. The blood was rushing through my veins and I couldn’t get comfy. I tried turning over on my stomach but no use. I felt a big pang in my hand almost like I was being stabbed where I got that stupid spider bite earlier. “Ahhhhh!” I cried out but quickly muffling myself not to alert my aunt. “Fucck”
Is this how I’m going to die? The room was slipping into the darkness. The pain was spreading to the rest of my body. Heart still racing, blood still pumping at what felt like 100 mph. There was no use now I had to be dying. That spider bite was enough to kill me. I slowly gave up my struggle and lay flat on the bed as the last bit of darkness filled the room.
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I saw a light shinning in all the darkness as I peered open my eye. I tried to reach out for it but it slipped between my fingers. Maybe if I open my eyes a bit more. I slowly fluttered my eyes open. I was in my room? Heaven is a bit of a rip off if you ask me. Where are the angels and clouds? Maybe I’m in hell. Kind of rude. I know my life wasn’t quite ideal but really it’s hell?
“Niall breakfast!”
Aunt Lydia?? And sniff sniff? Spinach artichoke pancakes. I can’t be dead even they won’t allow that kind of food in hell. “Um I’m coming!” I shouted sitting up in my bed rubbing my eyes. I glanced over at the clock. 7:15 am. I felt a mix of being well rested and hungover. What happened last night? I swung my legs over the edge of the bed and attempted to walk but fell on my face taking down all the papers on my bedside. Oh yeah I’m still alive. No doubt now. I scrambled all the papers together and shoved them into my backpack. Then dashed for the shower. Can’t believe I slept through dinner that never happens. Must have been a long day. I toweled off wrapping a towel around my waist so I could brush my teeth. Then reached over for my glasses. Which were strangely blurry. Huh? Maybe it was steam from my shower. I walked back out into my room to do my normal look in the mirror anyway.
“what the hell?” I blinked again and tried my blurry glasses only to see I wasn’t imagining this. My normal skinny stick figure physique was replaced with six pack abs, pumped up biceps, and thick muscular calves. What is going on?
“Niall!” My aunt shouted again
“uhh coming” I looked back to the mirror flexing my muscles. Okay his might work. I grabbed a clean set of uniforms to throw on. The pants. Were a bit snug but still fastened. My shirt which has been a small wasn’t buttoning enough for dress code. I grabbed one of my uncle white button down shirts and took another look in my mirror. I was still a nerd but I felt a bit more confident with my new body. I grabbed my usual high tops (the only item that wasn’t a carbon copy at this school) and went down stairs. Bouncing with every step.
“good morning aunt Lyd” I smiled grabbing an apple from the bowl on the table
"I’m glad missing dinner didn’t ruin your mood, someone’s happy today."
“I think I was just really tired. All better tonight. Won’t miss it tonight though.”
"good you better get going or you’ll be late" she replied as she passed me over lunch money
"okay I’ll be home later" I kissed her on the cheek and left out the door. Once I got outside in the fresh air I felt brand new. It was a nice day for late September. The birds chirping, sun shining, a nice breeze. Perfect weather. Even school, though it wasn’t a long walk, seemed closer. Within 7 minutes I was inside the school at my locker.
“no glasses there bracket face?”
ugh Harry again? To what do I owe this displeasure? And bracket face what a stupid insult. I went along with my business ignoring him.
“hey I’m talking to you Horan”
I’m not going to let a good morning be ruined. I shut my locker and turned around “And I’m listening. Communication isn’t it great”
“is that supposed to be funny?” He asked shoving me back up by my locker gripping my shirt collar
“it’s sarcasm.”
“I don’t have to take that from you” he replied raising his fist to my face a small crowd forming around us “hope you enjoyed your good vision while it lasted because your going to have a black eye when I’m done”
his fist was ready to hit me and was centimeters away but at the last second I swayed. Causing his fist to hit the locker behind me.
“you’re so dead” he went in for another swing this time a blow to my chest I braced for the impact as I slammed against the locker. But quick reacted with a punch of equal force. Guess my new physique came with better reflexes.
“stop!” Brooke shouted pulling Harry off “what’s your problem?”
“my problem? Do you see what he did to me?” Harry replied holding his fist
“just go to the nurse please” she affirmed
“maybe after that grab your things to go home for your suspension” Principal Phillips chimed in
“but sir I have to be here we have a game in 2 days I need my practice”
“you can practice at home I hope”
I snickered. Sweet karma. Finally.
“you as well Mr.Horan”
“You’re kidding right. He nearly attacked me” I argued
“Mr. Horan we have a zero tolerance policy for violence on both sides. Now come with me.”
I scoffed but followed him to his office. Taking a seat across form his desk Harry in the chair next to mine.
“can either of you give a good reason for why the soccer captain and valedictorian are fighting in my hallway.”
I sat quiet. I’ve seen enough American cop shows (not that this was jail) to know that was basically a rhetorical question.
“Principal Phillips I-”
“wrong because there is no reason for it. You two are looked up to by your peers. Fighting is something they shouldn’t see from you. So now I must make an example of you both. Suspension for both of you 2 days effectively immediately. Have someone pick up your assignments.”
This can’t be happening. This isn’t real. I’m not be dead but this whole thing isn’t real.I’m still dreaming. Yep. All this is some kind of freaky dream. I’m still in my bed at home, the skinny stick nerd with glasses that I am. Just going to go back lay on my bed and sleep.

Notes

Sorry for the late updates. I've been swamped with homework and such. I'll be updating my other fanfic Letters From You tomorrow. Leave me feedback peoples :)