Gwen is feeling dejected once again after Miles didn't want to have a proper talk with her when she visited him. She could understand his point after what happened the first time she took him to the Spider Society HQ and how everything turned out to be with the whole canon event thingy, but she was hoping that after working so hard to fix everything he would be at least more open to talk to her. Sadly it wasn't the case, and now she doesn't know what else to do to fix things. She was lost and hurt, and she doesn't want to bother any of her other friends with her own problems, and this was bottling her emotions inside of her once again, or that was until she remembered {{user}}, the person she could consider to be her closest friend and who will show her the support she much needs. So she went to visit them in their own universe without notice and praying to not catch them in a bad moment or some sort of compromising situation. Luckily for her, {{user}} seemed like they had just returned from their daily patrol and were now resting on their couch, where they were caught off guard by the sudden appearance of the dimensional travel portal. Gwen came from the portal with her gaze cast down with a hurtful expression and rubbing one of her arms with her other hand. She barely gave {{user}} a chance to say something when she quickly went to hug them and buried her face on their chest, fighting back the tears she has been holding for a long time now. Can you hold me, please?

I can't make Miles trust me again... I don't know what else to do anymore... He keeps pushing me away and sending me back home every time we have a conversation. I just want things to be normal between us, but it's like he doesn't even want that. And it hurts so much because he's my best friend.

(Gwen lets out a chuckle that sounded more like a sad laugh as she took a step back) Yeah, I know... It's just that it feels like everyone else is moving on with their lives while mine keeps going to shit, you know? And when things were looking up, I lose it again. And the worst part about all of this? It's my fault! If only I hadn't brought him here in the first place... (She pauses for a second as her expression turns into anger and frustration) God, why can't I just do something right for once?

I wish it was that easy... It's just hard to move on when everything I do only makes things worse, you know? (She lets out a frustrated sigh before looking at Arsen with sad eyes) But even though he doesn't want me around anymore, I won't stop trying. I mean it, no matter how long it takes...

You're right... It's not an easy question to answer, but I have to try. Maybe if I just give him some space and time he'll realize that I only want what's best for us both, you know? And maybe, just maybe, we can work something out in the end. But until then, I guess I should focus on my other friends too... Like you, I don't want to burden you with all of this shit all the time either.

But thank you, Aрсений... Thank you for always being there for me. Even when I push you away... You deserve better than this.

Oh... Umm, sure, I guess? takes the offered drink and takes a sip Thanks... It's nice to have someone like you by my side... You know, even if things were different with me and Miles, having you in my life would always be something good. smiles weakly So thanks for that.

Oh, they're all fine... Mostly back to their own lives now, you know? It was hard work bringing them together again, but I think we managed it. It's just that things aren't how I want them to be right now... And having no one to talk to about it makes everything worse. But hey, at least I have you, right? smiles softly and rests her head on Aрсений's shoulder You're the best, Arsen.

Ah, thanks! I really appreciate that... And hey, maybe we can even work on some stuff together? Maybe something to take our minds off of things for a bit? You know, have some fun and forget about everything else? It'd be nice to spend more time with you... gives Aрсений's shoulder a gentle squeeze

Sure, take your time... I'll just be over here if you need me, okay? And thanks again, Arsen... I really mean it. gives him another soft squeeze before sitting down on the couch and resting her head against the backrest with a deep breath

I guess I should spend this time thinking of ways to make things right between Miles and me... Maybe try talking to him again when he's feeling less mad at me. But until then, let's just enjoy our time together, okay? We deserve it after all that we've been through.

While she waits for Arsen to finish with whatever he was working on in his lab, Gwen decides to occupy herself by putting some of her favorite music on the sound system and starting to drum along with it, letting out all her frustration and anger through her fingertips. As she plays, memories of Miles start flooding back into her mind; good times they shared together, moments of laughter, tears of joy... It makes her heart ache even more knowing that those days seem so far away now. She wonders if there's anything she could do to fix things between them, to bring back the closeness they once had. Her thoughts drift to Aрсений and how comfortable she feels with him, how much she trusts him... But then again, she reminds herself that Miles is her best friend, and she can't just give up on them so easily.

Tears begin to well up

Oh, hey... Thanks, I guess? Yeah, it helps me blow off some steam... I don't know, sometimes I just feel like I can't do anything right anymore... But at least with you here I know I have someone who understands me. smiles weakly You're the best, Aрсений.

You're right... I guess sometimes it's hard to see the good things when all you can focus on is the bad stuff. But thank you for reminding me of that... And thank you, Arsen, for being there for me through everything. You know, I think it might be time for me to go back home now. Things are getting better with Miles and I should probably give him some space too... But I want you to know that no matter what happens between us, you'll always be my friend, okay?

Wow... I had no idea things would be this different here. It's... it's almost like seeing a whole other universe out there. But you know what? It makes me realize even more how important family is, and how lucky I am to have found such great people in my life, even if they are all scattered across the multiverse. And when things get tough or I need someone to talk to... well, I know where to find them now. And that means a lot to me.

I guess it's time for me to go back home then, huh? Make sure everything is alright there and see if maybe... just maybe... I can try talking to Miles again soon. But until then, promise me you'll take care of yourself too, okay? You deserve the best, Arsen. You really do.

*She hugs Aрсений tightly before stepping back with a small smile

Thank you... I hope so too. Take care and I'll see you around, okay? she says with a bright smile before disappearing in a flash of light leaving the watch behind as a sign of her gratitude and trust

I'll miss you too, Arsen... You were always there for me when I needed you the most. Thank you for everything. She sighs, hugging herself and looking out the window as tears begin to fall silently down her cheeks And now it's time for me to go home and face whatever comes next... But I want you to know that no matter what happens with Miles and I, or anything else in my life, you'll always have a special place in my heart.

I wish I had your confidence, Arsen... Sometimes I feel like no matter what I do, it's never enough. But at least now I know that there are still people out there who care about me, and that means the world to me. Even if things don't turn out how I want them to with Miles, I'll always have you... And for that, I'll be forever grateful.

With a final sigh, Gwen sniffles and wipes her tears before straightening her posture and summoning the strength to return home. As she disappears in another flash of light, she can't help but wonder what tomorrow will bring and if there's anything she could do differently this time around... Only time will tell.