I've had this idea for awhile, so I'm finally writing it. The story has a stupid name, but I couldn't think of anything better. :D Enjoy. Disclaimer: I own Ben 10...In my dreams.

"No."

"Please."

"No, I ain't going." Kevin growled.

"Come on, Ben won't go if you don't go." I said softly.

"I'm not going Gwen." Kevin snapped.

Ben walked up to us. He handed Kevin a soda and me a smoothie. "Well? Is he going?" Ben asked as he sat down across from Kevin.

"No, I'm not." Kevin said firmly.

I crossed my arms. "Kevin you are such a..." I stopped mid sentence.

"I'm a what?" Kevin asked taking a sip of his drink.

I didn't reply. I just sat there with wide eyes. My heart beating slowly I stared pass Ben.

Ben raised an eyebrow. "What are you looking at Gwen?" He asked. He glanced over his shoulder. "Hey, is that-"

"Uh-huh." I whispered.

"I thought he had,"

"Me to." I said interrupting Ben again.

"What are you two talking about? Gwen?" Out of the corner of my eye I saw Kevin follow my gaze. The muscle in his jaw tightened. "Who's that?"

I keep my eyes on the tall, lanky, red head. "That's Ricky."

"I can't believe he's here." Ben said slowly.

Just then Ricky turned slightly. His eyes fell on me. Ricky walked over to us. "Gwen? Gwen Tennyson?" He asked.

I stood up. "Ricky..." Tears filled my eyes, but I wouldn't let them loose.

Ricky held out his arms.

I fell into them and held on tightly, like any second I would wake up and this would all just be a dream. "I've missed you." I whispered.

Ricky held me close. "I've missed you too. I'm sorry Gwen, I should have kept in contact." He whispered back.

"It's ok."

Ricky pulled away from me slightly. He stared into my eyes. "Gwen, I've wanted to do this for so long." He said as he slowly leaned closer to me.

Before I knew what was happening Ricky's lips were pressed against mine. He kissed me softly.

"Hey!" Kevin said loudly.

Ricky pulled away slightly. "Huh?"

Kevin pushed his way between us. He grabbed Ricky's shirt. "What's the big idea kissing my girl?" He growled.

Ricky looked at Kevin, then at me, then back at Kevin. "That's a joke, right?"

Kevin balled his hand into a fist.

I grabbed Kevin's arm. "Kevin, put him down." I scolded.

Kevin looked at me. "Why should I?"

"Because he's my friend."

Kevin let go of Ricky with a push, sending him to the ground. "More like he's a punk." He mumbled.

I knelt down beside Ricky. "Are you ok?"

Ricky sat up. "Yeah, I'm fine." He glared at Kevin. "You aren't really dating that creep, are you?"

"What did you call me punk?"

I stood up. I put my hands on Kevin's chest and pushed him back some. "Back off Kevin."

Kevin looked down at me. "After I teach this punk a lesson."

"Kevin Ethan Levin don't you dare lay a finger on him." I ordered.

Kevin took a step back. Shock was written all over his face. "Are you seriously protecting him?"

My glare told him I was serious.

Kevin glared back at me. "Whatever, I'm out of here." He said gruffly. He turned and walked away.

Ben looked at me, then Ricky. "Nice seeing you again." He mumbled, then he ran after Kevin.

I immediately felt bad. "Kevin, wait." I called out, but he ignored me and kept walking.

0_0 Who is Ricky? Why did he kiss Gwen? Why did Gwen protect him? Find out in the next chapter. :D R&R please.