2:26 a.m.

This is a ridiculous time to be up.

Honestly. It's still dark outside and there's not even any noise. Not people, cars, birds…nothing.

I am so bored!

So why am I still up? Why have I not gone to bed?

Simple answer is I can't. Believe me I've tried but it's just not possible. I don't even think I'm tired anymore. I mean, I feel like I should be sleeping but I just can't, not even when I try my hardest.

It's not like I can even watch TV. Seriously, have you ever seen the programmes they put on at this time of the morning? Even with cable there's nothing worth watching. Believe me, I've checked and the most interesting thing I found was some odd programme about talking vegetables…very weird.

I jump at a noise from the hall and my mind automatically flicks through all the aliens and other bad guys we've fought over the years.

Hence the reason I'm staring at the door when it opens.

"What are you doing up?"

"I could ask you the same Ben."

He smiles softly, "yes, you could."

His voice sends shivers down my spine- god he looks good! I mean really good, With his hair all messy and ruffable. And he's very fit; years of fighting bad guys will do that to you.

"Gwen?" he reaches out and grabs my hand and I suddenly realise he's got a lot closer- when did that happen?

"B-ben" oh great, I'm stuttering, that's real cool.

He doesn't seem to care, stepping even closer and bringing his other hand up to my face, brushing my hair back behind my ear, his fingers lingering where they are and I can't help but sigh, "Ben."

He leans closer and it doesn't take more than a second for me to push myself forwards, and then we're kissing. Both his hands move up to cup my face and I move my hands into his hair. We only break apart when the need to breath becomes evident.

He rests his forehead against mine but I pull away, dragging him over to the couch and crushing his lips back against mine. We lay back, his hands resting on my hips.

2:26 a.m. is a ridiculous time to be up. But seeing as it's the only time me and Ben get to spend alone I think I can deal with it.