You smile widely “Hello Jisung” you give him a small wave and he smiles back quickly 

“Hey y/n you l-look really g-good today” he manages to spit out 

“Awe really thank you!!” You look down at your simple mom jeans and a ruffled top 

“You look really good too. I like your hair” 

But before he could say something back you were pulled by your friends 

“See you in class,” he says softly to himself and heads to the cafe to get a drink

Time clicks away and Han sits there sighing to himself wanting more than a simple

Conversation 

“Why it is so easy for me to talk to her as Spider-Man” he speaks quietly

Two weeks back 

You were walking home alone after coming from a study group. It was quite chilly that night so you hugged your coat tighter. You hated walking around at night alone but your dorm was close by. You look in front of you and see a male figure in front of you. You abruptly stop and try to calm down before wanting to turn back around and see another figure. Your hands started to shake as they each got closer. You look around seeing where you can run too. When you head to run in the street, you see a figure come and knock down one of the males and went for the other like there was no problem. He sets them to the side and approaches you

Han’s POV 

He was in the same cafe as y/n and your group but stayed to himself not wanting to socialize as much. After a few hours, he noticed you had left so he got up and followed you hence it was late and secondly you had no one there to walk you home. He placed his hoodie on and kept a large distance between you and him so it didn’t look like he was following you. He had stopped to tie his shoe halfway through the way to your house… as he was down tying his shoe a man quickly walked past him and he looked up to see another male in front of you. He could see the panicked look on your face and heard your heart rate increases. He looked around and hid behind a house before swinging swiftly on his web to the roof looking at both men and quickly executed a plan to take them out. As he did so he could see your eyes close the entire time and as you slowly opened them each time you heard a groan from a fallen man. 

He approached you softly and takes your hand “it’s alright now” he bites his lip in his mask as you looked at him 

“I- Spider-Man?” She was very shocked to see him in this neighborhood. She gave him a huge hug in which he was taken aback but doesn’t miss the chance to have you close 

“It’s really no problem,” He said reassuringly as you pulled back, him slightly missing your warmth already 

You fiddled with your sweater “I really want to repay you” You sat softly and his heart rate picks up and he clears his throat

“How about you just let me take you home” he smiles although it is not shown and you nod “that sounds amazing” 

He pulls you close “I-I’m going to grab on to you” he hated that he stutters around you

“That’s fine just please don’t drop me,” you say looking into his eyes and give a warm smile 

“I would never dream of it” he grabs your waist firmly and begins to swing on his web and you

Cling on to him not even realizing you never gave him the way to your house. He always wanted to have these moments with you but was never man enough unless he was behind the mask. He needed to find a way to talk to you as Han Jisung, not Spider-Man. 

Shortly after you felt him softly hit the ground and you open your eyes looking at your house “how did you know where I live” 

He didn’t think of that factor. He watched you so many times head home just so he could make sure you were safe it stuck with him. 

“I am always swinging by so I tend to pick up on things and the people in the area. My friend also lives close by” He says trying to build on his lie 

“Oh, really who? If you don’t mind me asking?” You look for your key as you asked 

“Han Jisung” he answers quickly 

“Found it… oh, Han!” You smile brightly 

“You know him?” He got slightly excited 

“Yes of course. He is such a sweetheart to me but I never get to talk to him enough” You pout “he’s also always so shy around me so we don’t really talk because of that but personally, I don’t mind him being shy” you never thought about how much you pay attention to him in class

“Oh yeah he is a shy kid but he should open up more. I tell him all the time” He laughs and rubs his neck 

“Yeah well when he does tell him I’d love to get to know him” she approached him and kisses his cheek 

“Thank you for saving me Spider-Man” you smile and head inside and Han watches you until you head upstairs and swings home yelling happily. He slips through his window and takes his mask off and flops all around his bed 

“She is so stunning” he smiles happily and holds the mask to his chest. He looks over at the calendar and realized that in a week it was his birthday. He never really got to do anything for his birthday since he was always saving the city but he hopes this year will be different. He touches his cheek softly before drifting off to sleep. 

Present Time

You rush to class late holding your books tightly. Your mother had taken the car leaving you to walk to campus. It was about a 30-minute walk but your alarm never went off so you had to cram in a two-minute shower, last-minute rushed makeup and a very unstable outfit. You didn’t his time to put in contacts so you had to wear your wooden circular glasses. As you walk quickly to campus you see someone swinging on web and you turn to your right 

“Hi Spider-Man” you look at him and approach him 

“Usually you are in class” he lowers himself more 

“I am but my mom took the car and I woke up late so here I am” you brush the hair out of your face 

“What a dilemma,” He says and you roll your eyes “I really need to get going,” you say starting to walk and he hops down 

“Let me take you to class” He offers 

“It’s truly okay” you walk quicker 

“You won’t make it there in time I guarantee” you stop knowing he is right 

“Okay fine” you walk back to him and hold on to him 

“You look good with glasses” he smiles in the mask 

“Oh hush and swing spider boy” you smile to yourself 

After the incident about three weeks ago you have noticed him always hanging out and watching you make sure you got him safe. You guys have had many talks at night.., he even built a web for the two of you to lay back and stargaze 

FlashBack

“When’s your birthday” you casually ask him looking over 

“In one day 38 minutes and 15 seconds to be exact” He answers and you quickly sit up 

“Why didn’t you tell me sooner!?” You hit his arm softly wishing he would take his mask off but you’ve already asked and have been shot down 

“It’s not really important. I’m always busy saving the city so I don’t have time” 

You frown and think for a moment “I need you to meet me under the large old oak tree at four in one day 35 minutes and 34 seconds” you smile and lean into him. It’s crazy to think you were falling for someone whose face you’ve never seen but his personality is what draws you in. It almost reminds you of Han. After that talk you had with Spider-Man about Han, in class, he was joking and opened up to you and you enjoyed it. It was crazy how similar the two were. You looked at Spider-Man and shake your head “no way it can’t be… but I’m not doubting it either” 

He drops you off on campus “thank you so much” 

He smiles of course “I’ll see you later tonight still right?” 

You nod quickly “yes I’m so excited” you rush off to class and see Han sitting there and you stopped “if he is the person I think he is how-” 

“Ms. Y/L/N late again?” Your professor states 

“Einstein said time is relative… so maybe I’m not late you are just early” you say with a dead serious face and Han laughs “sorry it was just really bad timing”

You giggle and sit next to him “what have I missed?” You lean and catch a piece of red string on his shirt and you pull it off

“Nothing much just a small video on standard deviation” You nod and lean back in your chair. 

Your classes end early due to your second professor canceling class

“Hey Y/N where you headed too?” Han asks as he heads to his next class 

“I have to get stuff ready for Spider-Man’s birthday. I want to do something for his birthday since he never really gets to celebrate it” You say happily

“Oh that is really sweet” Han answers 

“Mhm, I’ll see you later” you walk off quickly trying to hurry and finish Spider-Man’s gift. 

A couple hours later everything is packed and ready to go. You pack it in a basket and head upstairs to shower and change into something nicer. 

Once you were all set you headed to the forest to see him already waiting

“Did I keep you waiting for long?” you asked worriedly 

“No not at all” you smile in relief as he answers 

“I made you something but first” you pulled down his mask to expose his lips and you kiss him softly as he joins the motion and you pull away 

             “Where am I?”

             You were lost. Horribly lost in a world you had never seen before. Animals and flowers talked, drinks and food could change your height, dangerous beast in strange places. In other words, this was a nightmare if you had seen any.

             Nothing felt safe. You had met the White Rabbit and he made it feel like one wrong turn could lead to death. The Red Queen was proof that the Rabbit could very well have been correct. You barely escaped her with your head on your shoulders. It was like everything in Wonderland was out to get you.

~

             You were currently on your way to seek solace in the court of the White Queen. You had heard that she had kindness like no other. You wanted to be safe again after days of running. You hadn’t found a way out of Wonderland, so you wanted to be safe with her. Even if you never found a way out.

             “(Y/N)…”

             You whipped your head in every direction after hearing something whisper your name. There was no one around for miles in the dark and tangled forest.

             “(Y/N)...”

             “C-Cheshire, is that you? This isn’t funny…Come out.”

             You had met the Cheshire Cat a few times before and you knew that he was rather playful. He liked to disappear and leave you guessing. But it couldn’t have been him, now, could it? He would have shown up by now—or at least spoken as he seemed to love the sound of his own voice.

             Your name was called a few more times and you realized that it was coming past the tree line. You edged closer, leaving the path to see if there was something. Indeed, there was.

             Many dark shapes moved in the underbrush, eyes glowing in the mist, and odd shapes protruding off of them. They looked like tree roots from first glance, but they looked terrifying closer up. None of them looked to be friendly with how they snapped their jaws and attempted to charge you, menacing growls passing their mouths.

             You knew that you needed to run, but your legs wouldn’t obey. Nothing would. You were going to die.

             A louder, more sudden noise caught your and the monsters’ attention as something seemed to be crashing through the foliage. The shape of whatever it was appeared humanoid and colorful; a stark contrast to everything around it.

             A young man came into view at a rapid speed. He grabbed your arm and yelled a hurried “Follow me” before tugging you along back down the path.

             Together, the two of you ran as fast as you could as the creatures trailed behind with a chorus of wailing to remind you of the threat they posed. You wanted to close your eyes and then wake up from this dream. You wanted to go home and forget the horrors of Wonderland.

~

             Forever seemed to pass before you both came to a stop, finally safe from the creatures that had tried to follow. You were out of the forest and the beasts had given up.

             You collapsed to the ground, your body burning and begging to rest.

             “Are you alright?” Asked the young man with concern in his voice.

             You lifted your eyes to finally take a good look at him. He looked around your age, youthful features that said he couldn’t be much older than early 20’s. He had bright red hair and two-toned eyes, colorful clothes, and a top hat. It was a rather…eclectic look, but it worked for him.

             “You don’t seem injured…” He said as he took it upon himself to inspect you as you were still rendered speechless.

             “What…were those?” You finally croaked out, air still finding its way back into your lungs.

             The man paused and hummed softly to himself, his eyes softening considerably when he looked back up at you. You wondered if he could see through you.    

             “You’re not from around here, are you?”

             You shook your head “no” in response. To him, you were the cutest thing he had ever seen. He found himself wanting to take care of you and to keep you safe. How else would you survive?

             “They were Boojums. Horrid things. You would have disappeared had I not found you.”

             “Thank you, I suppose.”

             He grinned, seeming proud of himself to doing something so heroic.

             “Why, yes. Now, let’s get you to where you’re heading. To which way?”

             He gestured to the split path ahead that would either take you to the White Palace or to somewhere else you had not intended to go.

             “I’m going to the White Queen’s Palace.” You said softly.

             “Ah. Follow me.”

             What comforted you the most in your time in this odd place was his smile. It was so warm and welcoming and, in a way, safe.

~

             From there, he was your travelling companion. At first you were unsure of the young man, but he soon made you rethink that. He was sweeter than sugar and he loved to make you laugh. Sometimes, he’d purposefully make a fool of himself at an impromptu teatime just to see you smile—especially if something had scared you. You liked it best when he sang to you because his voice was enough to calm your nerves. That, and his ears would always tinge with pink when you asked.

             You had learned that he was known as the “Mad Hatter” and that his real name was Hongjoong. You personally liked his real name better and you didn’t know it, but he loved it when you said it. He loved you, really.

             You had also learned that you had gotten off the path at some point and so the two of you had to find a new way to get to the Palace. Some of the route was dangerous, but he was there to lead you through it with a determined “Follow me” before you both hurried forward.

             Arriving at the palace was a happy time. You could finally relax, and everyone greeted you as one of their own. Well, it was happy until it was time for Hongjoong to part ways. He couldn’t stay as the Palace wasn’t a place here he felt like he could belong. Everyone was quiet and he was a chaotic ray of sunshine. Never had you been so sad.

             He spent a while with you, tucked away somewhere quiet so the two of you could say your goodbyes. It was the first time you really saw him frown with sadness. You had seen him worry or upset, but never sad. He didn’t want to leave you, but he did. He left you with a gentle kiss and a “take care, love” before he was gone from your side.

 ~

             It had been weeks since you saw the Hatter. You missed him greatly and you wished for nothing more than to see him again. You had spent countless nights waiting on the balcony of your room, hoping to see him coming down the long path to the Palace. Your worries about the dangers of Wonderland were replaced with worries about him. Was he safe? Did he miss you like you missed him? There was no way to tell.

             Your sleep had been restless, and you often forgot that coming out of your room was an option. The Queen took it upon herself to look after you. She was kind enough to take time out of her day to comfort you. She became a great friend to you. You could tell her anything and she’d do what she could to make it better. You couldn’t thank her enough.

 ~

             Just when you had started to give up on the possibility that you would never see Hongjoong again, you were proven wrong.

             It had been a beautiful day out and you decided that a stroll through the Queen’s garden would do you some good. It was peaceful and serene, much like the rest of the castle, but this was even more so. You often came out here to think and it really helped.

             That peace came to a halt when you reached the veranda. Why?

                                             You saw him.

             Hongjoong stood with his back to you, dressed in his colorful clothing, and tending to the flowers that grew in their hanging pots. He didn’t seem to notice you but when he did, his smile was blinding.          

             “Hello, love.” He said softly, his smile making obvious that he was beyond happy to see you in good health.

             You didn’t say anything. Instead, you ran to him and launched yourself into his awaiting arms. His hug was tight and secure. He spun you once, the both of you laughing as you went. Gosh, you missed his laugh.

             “I missed you.” You finally said into his shoulder.              

             He stroked your hair and pressed little kisses to your hairline. Such little gestures made your heart flutter.

             “I missed you, too, my dearest (Y/N). Far more than you could imagine.”

             The two of you stood in each other’s arms for who knows how long until he pulled away to see you. His eyes held the stars in them, leaving you wishing that you could always look into them. Those two-toned eyes closed before soft lips captured your own. You knew in that moment that he was yours just like you were his.

 ~

             When it came time for him to leave again, he didn’t go alone. You wouldn’t allow it. You had set aside your fears of the world outside the Palace and put your trust in him. You knew he’d protect you and you dreaded to let him go away without you again. He was all for the idea.

             “Are you sure, my dear?” He had asked, his hand holding onto yours. In a way, he feared you would turn back.

             “I’m sure. Wherever you are is where I want to be.” Was your reply.

             The Hatter gave a laugh and laced your fingers with his. His lips pulled back into that beautiful smile of his and his eyes formed into little crescents; happiness in its purest form.

             Hongjoong leaned down and pressed his lips to the corner of your mouth before the two of you began your journey to who knows where.

             “Follow me.”