Peter knew that Lexi would take him on in a fight. She was quick, her powers enhanced, and since he's been so comfortable with Lexi for so long, his spider senses wouldn't pick her up that much. But she didn't stand a chance against the black suit. And that was what he was afraid of. If anything like that ever happened again. If he ever laid another hand on Lexi again, Peter wouldn't be able to live with that burden. He tried so hard to control his power ever since the night his Uncle died. That black suit took away everything he stood for, and threw it in the trash. It made him sick. He didn't care that he called him those things. As far as he was concerned, he was. All the things he did was.. Well, he couldn't describe how bad it was. He acted like a freak. He felt like a loser, and he pushed away everyone he loved, so yeah. He felt alone. 

And then there was the fact that he lied to her about the suit. Well what was he supposed to tell her? "Hey, you know the stuff that affected Harry? I think I woke up last night with the stuff attacking me, and when I woke up, I had an awesome suit that slowly took over my brain!" That didn't sound great. He could think of a million excuses on why he didn't tell him, the most important was that the suit was very good at shoving Peter's thoughts away. None of them would be good enough, and he didn't want an excuse for his actions.

"You know I would have never flirted with anyone else... I barely know how to flirt as it is..." Peter added in his humor unintentionally, and didn't really know if it was an appropriate time for his brain to start being active. Then he sighed and looked at her. "I didn't lie to you. That stuff... Messes with your mind. I'm surprised I didn't end up like Rick and Harry. It... convinced me that it wasn't harmful, that I had nothing to worry about. And no one else had to worry either." He simply shrugged, and wasn't expecting her to understand and forgive him. "You know I don't want to lose you, Lex... You're the greatest thing that's ever happened to me. And my best friend."

Peter hesitated for a second, but stepped towards her, staring at her face, and very gently put his hand up to it. She looked as beautiful as ever, she smelled good, and calming. Peter hated the black suit for many reasons, but the biggest one was that he would ever think to look at another girl like he did with Lexi Rogers. "I don't want to hurt you anymore." Peter spoke softly, looking at the mark that he left on her face. It was faint on her face, but noticeable this close.