For a terrible second Cole thought that the bullet might hit Peter, but it missed him by quite a bit, which was a relief. It also meant that John could aim well, although that didn't make him any less nervous for his own turn. Just standing there and letting someone shoot at him was something he'd never expected to happen, but apparently the building was all about the unexpected.
He took a deep breath, trying to will himself in advance not to flinch. "I'm ready."