Benny tells Rory, part II

[The next day at school…]

Rory's POV:

I might have pushed it yesterday. Benny was not only still avoiding Ethan, but me as well. But that's okay, because after lunch today everything would be different. At least I hoped so. If my plan didn't work … well I wasn't going to think about that. I had to try though. These two guys were a couple of my closest friends, I had to help them. Smiling to myself, I ran into Sarah and Erica.

"Hello ladies," I say, smiling at them both. Sarah smiled back but Erica just rolled her eyes.

"Hi Rory," Sarah said, smiling again and nudging Erica.

"Hello," she said, not bothering to look at me. I just shrugged before looking at Sarah again.

"You're gonna help me right?" Yeah, I told her my plan. She didn't know the full details, just her part in it, that way I can keep my promises to both boys. She nods before walking away with Erica, waving at me. I wave back before going to class. Lunch couldn't get here soon enough.

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Benny's POV:

I stared at the note I had found in my locker. I didn't recognize the handwriting, so I have no idea who stuck it in my locker. Still what it said bothers me more than not knowing who wrote it. Tell him before someone takes your place. What the hell did that mean? I just stare at the note until the bell rings. Looking up, I realize it's time for lunch. Knowing I'm sitting by myself for once actually kinda makes me sad. I mean, Rory is annoying but at least he's company. After yesterday, I just can't look at him. I mean, I tell him I like Ethan and then he goes and moves his hair out of his face. I mean, it's probably nothing, but I just couldn't help the jealousy I felt. If I could, I would take that vampire down. But I know I have no way in winning that fight.

"Hey Benny!" an overly happy voice said to me. Looking around, I see Sarah walking towards me, a huge smile on her face. "You're sitting with us today. No if, ands, or buts. You need your friends. I can tell just by that look in your eyes. So come on." I just stare at her, mouth open in shock. "What's that?" she asked, pointing at the note still clutched in my hand. I just shove it in my jacket pocket, shaking my head.

"Nothing." With that, she tugged me to the lunch room. She stopped right outside the doors, looking at me, a look almost like empathy in her eyes. "What are we waiting for?" I ask, looking at her. She just shakes her head and smiles sadly at me.

"Nothing." Then she grabbed my arm and pulled me into the cafeteria. She started walking towards the table in the corner that I usually sat at, away from everyone else. Frowning, I notice Ethan and Rory sitting there. Rory looks up, sees me, then does the unthinkable. He puts his arm around Ethan's shoulders and pulled him to him until they are sitting right against each other. I try to stop in my tracks but Sarah keeps walking, basically dragging me along. I just watch as Ethan blushes profusely and tries to scoot away from Rory. Rory won't budge though, a smirk on his face. Finally I snap. Yanking my arm from Sarah's grip, I rush towards the two boys.

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Rory's POV:

"Rory, move your arm!" Ethan said, attempting to move from me. I don't even more, just sit there, waiting. "Rory, I mean it!"

"Shh!" I mutter through closed lips, glancing at him. If looks could kill, I'd be … well not dead I can't die but I imagine I would be in some pain since both Ethan and Benny are glaring at me like they want to hurt me, Benny more than Ethan. I look up and see Benny speed walk towards us. Yup, he's pissed. I just smile and tighten my arm around Ethan's shoulders some.

"It's pretty obvious he doesn't want your arm there so move it," Benny said, yanking my arm from around Ethan. I let him, because this was all part of my devious plan.

"Why? I think he likes it. Tell him Ethan. Tell him what you told me. I mean, I know he likes it. He didn't move away did he?" Ah taunting, such fun. I see Ethan blush profusely before shaking his head and stuttering.

"I-I don't know wh-what you're talking about. I tr-tried to m-move away," he says, eyes pleading to Benny, who looked like his face was going to explode.

"Rory, I don't care what you have to say, just stay away from Ethan," Benny says, eyes filled with hatred. Maybe I went too far. I keep thinking that until he speaks again. "He's mine." I smile at those words. His eyes widen as he realizes what he said. Slowly looking at Ethan, his face pales and he takes off running out the door. Ethan just sits there silently before taking off after him. Sarah and I soon follow.

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3rd Person POV:

Ethan caught up to Benny in the empty hallway. Benny was just sitting there, head in his hands. He didn't move as Ethan sat next to him.

"Benny, why'd you run?" Ethan asked, panting for breath. Benny just shakes his head, not looking. "Benny, look at me. Please." Ethan pleads, touching the other boy's arm. Benny looks up then, eyes filled with regret and fear.

"I'm sorry E. I know you probably hate me."

"What did you mean by saying I was yours?" Benny's eyes widen as he looks at Ethan. Taking a deep breath, he begins to speak.

"I … well … I like you. I'm sorry. That's why I've been avoiding you. I know you have a thing for Sarah so I just wanted to keep my stupid crush to myself. But then I made the mistake of telling Rory, and he used it against me." Benny looks away after speaking, eyes closed.

"You … like me?" Benny just nods again, still not looking at Ethan. "Ha, the irony. I just told Rory the other day that I was gay." That got Benny's attention. Looking at Ethan with wide eyes, he just stares.

"You're gay? But how? You are so obsessed with Sarah …" Benny's voice trails off as Ethan shakes his head.

"She was a cover up. And you weren't talking to me so I confided in Rory. I thought you had found out and wanted nothing to do with me."

"E, you're my best friend. You being gay doesn't change that."

"Well Benny, you being gay and liking me won't change the fact that you are and always will be my best friend. And maybe … well, I don't know if I feel the same way towards you, but I'm willing to give it a shot if you are," Ethan says, blushing and looking away from Benny now.

"Are you saying what I think you're saying?" Benny says quietly, staring at Ethan. Ethan just nods, staring at his hands. Benny scoots closer to Ethan and puts his arm around him, pulling his body closer. "Look at me E," he quietly says, nudging the shorter boy. As Ethan looks up, his eyes widen as Benny kisses him softly. Before Ethan can respond, Benny pulls away. "Sure you wanna give us a chance?" Ethan just nods before laying his head on Benny's shoulder.

"Awe," Sarah says, watching them. The two boys look up to see Sarah and Rory watching them, identical grins on their faces. Ethan just blushes and hides his face in Benny's neck, while Benny stares accusingly at the two vampires.

"You two planned this didn't you?"

"It was actually all Rory. I was only told to make sure you ate lunch with us and to leave the rest to him," Sarah said, waving her hand at Rory.

"Yeah dude, I know you wanna kill me, but I just got you dating the guy you're crazy about. MY PLAN WORKED!" Rory exclaimed, floating happily in the air. Sarah grabbed his ankle and pulled him back down, sighing. She then tugged Rory away, leaving the new couple in peace.

"Ya know, Rory may be a pest, but he did do all this to get us together," Benny stated, tightening his arm around Ethan.

"Yeah he did. I'm kinda glad I told him now," Ethan said, glancing up at Benny.

"Me too," Benny said, looking at Ethan. Ethan leaned up and kissed Benny softly, smiling in the process before speaking.

"I hope this works out between us."

"It will. Because I am crazy about you and you're still my best friend. We just happen to be dating and can do this." With that Benny kissed Ethan again, both smiling this time. When they pulled away, Ethan put his head back on Benny's shoulder and Benny put his on Ethan's.

"I'm really glad I told Rory," they say together, identical lovesick grins on their faces.

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And that is the end of that story. Next up is "Benny tells Erica". What's gonna happen? Read the next chapter then. But this is a completely different story than that so leave a review for this one here if you want! Or wait till you read all three stories, that works too! Please and thank you!

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