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So here's one shot number 2. This one is short, but it's actually one of my favorites. This one is for all the Bennica fans out there! (: Also: Erica is slightly OOC in this one shot. I'm putting it farther along in time when maybe Erica is a bit nicer and a better friend to the boys. So thanks(:
I don't own MBAV... Still wishing I did though(:
Hope you enjoy!
One Shot 2: Determination
"How did you do it?" I sigh to my lucky friend who just received a 'see you later' kiss from his totally hot girlfriend.
He shrugs, "Never gave up."
"What do you mean 'never gave up?' The first time you asked her to go out with you, she said yes!" I roll my eyes.
"I mean with myself. Do you know how long it took me to muster up the courage up to ask Sarah out? Freaking forever! So don't give up hope, dude." He gives me an awkward pat on the back.
"Give up hope on what?" I snap.
"Erica..." He gets out before taking a step back.
I shake my head. "I DO NOT like Erica." My voice wavers with uncertainty.
Ethan gives me a sympathetic look before offering his hand. I roll my eyes at him before starting our super long friendship handshake.
Many knuckle bumps, high fives, and chanting later, he says one final thing, "Determination." And then he pats his heart and heads to his first period class.
I take a deep breath and stare down the hallway blankly as the bell rings. I don't move. Right now, I honestly don't care if I'm late to class.
My mind tells me to 'Get to class!' But my heart tells me I should be somewhere else. Maybe with someone else.
Not knowing what I'm doing, I turn on my heels and head for the entrance of the school. Skipping a couple periods won't hurt, right? Besides, I have gym first anyway. And I need some time to think...
I throw my backpack over my shoulder and walk down the streets of Whitechapel, just taking everything in. I walk to the place where me and Ethan first found Sarah eating rats behind the dumpster. Where Ethan screamed like a girl... Not me.
I jump on a crate and plop down on top of the dumpster. Not the greatest place to hang out, but it works. At least no one can find me here...
Why was I so snappy this morning? I'm supposed to be chill, laid back, Type B Benny! But today I was like... Type A Ethan!
I shudder and shake that disturbing thought from my head. I love Ethan like a brother, but we're totally different!
"Maybe not so different." A voice rings from behind and I whip my head around to find Erica. I must have said that last part out loud...
"How do you mean?" I raise an eyebrow and she flashes over to sit down next to me.
"Think about it," She starts with no sarcasm in her tone, "Ethan was irritable when he couldn't find the courage to ask Sarah out. But when he finally found the determination to do so, he-"
"There's that word again." I grumble, interrupting Erica mid-sentence.
"What word?" She asks.
"Determination." I grunt. "What's so special about it? And please don't give me some cheesy pep-talk about believing in yourself or 'you can achieve anything!' I already got that speech from Ethan this morning." I roll my eyes, looking away from the concerned blonde.
"He's your friend, Benny. He was just trying to help." She insists shortly.
"I know." I sigh. "I feel bad for snapping at him, it's just... it's just..." I look down.
"What?" She asks with concern etching in her voice.
"I can't find it." I whisper so small, that I'm not even sure she heard.
She rolls her eyes and brings my chin up so my eyes are even with hers. "You're Benny Freaking Weir. King of Determination. If anything, your over-determined! You've got the confidence thing down." She smiles whole-heartily.
I shoot her an appreciative grin. "Thanks, Erica. I don't know... Sometimes, it's just hard I guess. You can't be confident with everything." I shrug and hop off the dumpster so I'm standing on my feet.
I give her a nod before heading back towards the school.
"Hey, Benny!" I hear her yell and I turn around to face her.
"You're the most determined guy I know. What ever has got you this down, don't give up on it. If you're the Benny I know, you'll reach your goal in no time." She calls with a smile and I give her a gracious wave.
"Don't worry, Erica," I say to myself so quietly that her vampire hearing can't even pick up on it, "I won't."
I don't know where this came from, but I thought Bennica deserved a sweet moment! Haha, well, please let me know your thoughts and thanks for being the sweetest section readers out there! (It's true!)
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