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He Said, He Said
Chapter 7
Ben Says~
The next night, I winded up calling Gwen and Kevin over for dinner. Once I got the thumbs up from Gwen that everything between them was okay (she seemed pissed at him because he called Cooper for her or something...I didn't remember), I was ready to call for Chinese take out. Mom was starting to get better and she was beginning to actually taste things, so we got some of her favorites: chinese take out, Krispy Kreme donuts and pizza. As we ate, we watched TV and got breaking news about a robbery. It only took me 15 minutes to fly over as Jetray, hand the guys over to police and be back home in time for a 30 Days of Christmas movie special on ABC family.
"Well that was quick," Gwen mumbled through a mouthful of popcorn. Kevin sat next to her, eyes on the TV screen as he shoved fistfuls of gummy bears in his mouth. I ignored the uneasiness bubbling in my stomach, seeing them being so close to one another, and sat down between them, helping myself to some of Kevin's gummies.
"Told ya that I didn't need any help," I grinned as Kevin grumbled complaints.
He frowned, looking at the bag, seeing only a few left. He sighed heavily, handing it to me. "What was the damage?"
"None. They had guns, but they didn't use 'em. They dropped them as soon as they saw me."
"Well you did a great job son, either way," Dad smiled. Mom gave me a warm, proud smile as well and blew me an air kiss. Kevin snorted, giving himself a well deserved elbow in the ribs.
"Cut it out you two," Gwen rolled her eyes, elbowing me.
"Ouch! Hey, that was uncalled for! I didn't do anything, he did it first!"
"Shush! Movie's on!" She attempted to shoot a popcorn kernel at my head, but I ducked, and it bounced off Kevin's shoulder and into the gummy bag I was holding. It led to an extremely amazing food/ pillow fight. My parents were a bit annoyed at first, knowing there was going to be a mess that needed to be cleaned up, but then they laughed and watched us.
We pelted popcorn kernels at each other first, then we smacked each other around with couch pillows. Gwen didn't go too easy on us, so we hit back with just as much force. We laughed, shouted and overexaggerated battle cries, leaping off the couch and pouncing on each other. When we ran out of movie snacks, Gwen dashed to the kitchen while Kevin and I pelted each other with pillows, both of us laughing breathlessly. It was strange how my stomach was jumping around, seeing him enjoy himself like this, cheeks slightly pink as he tried to catch his breath. He caught me on the shoulder when I was distracted and I got knocked down, my feet catching his ankle and making him fall down with me. Side by side, we panted for breath and still laughed, mildly throwing stupid insults at each other. We stood up and Gwen walked from the kitchen, holding up two leftover kreme-filled donuts. Without a warning she smacked the two donuts in our faces. Kreme exploded, slapping in our faces in our hair. Kevin and I exchanged knowing glances and chased a screaming, giggling Gwen around, pouncing on her and giving her big, sticky group hug. We smeared the kreme in her face and made sure to get it in her hair.
Mom forced us into the kitchen to clean ourselves up. "I feel like I've been in an orgy with creme donuts," Gwen muttered as she washed her hair out in the sink.
"Been in an experience like that before Gwen?" Kevin smirked, towel drying his face.
"Still got some in your hair Kev," I said, pointing at his bangs. He groaned and went to the sink, getting a slap on the arm.
"What was that for?"
"You got kreme in my hair. You deserve at least a slap. Well that, and for the orgy comment."
"Hey, you asked for it. You brought it up."
"You didn't need to comment."
"You didn't need to bring up orgies."
I watched the two argue back and forth, reminding me a bit of how Kevin and I argued months ago. The playful smacks, the banter, the teasing...It felt weird, being the one out of the argument, not joining in. I sighed, throwing the dirty dish towel on the counter, and I walked into the living room to clean up the mess from the fight.
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Kevin Says~
Gwen's teasing trailed off when Ben left the room. She paused, frowning. "Did you just notice him?"
I watched him leave the room. "I have noticed him, yeah, but what about him?"
She rolled her eyes and hung a clean hand towel on the oven's handle. She stepped closer to me, her hair brushing against my arm. "He seems edgy," she whispered softly, eyes watching the door. "I don't know about you, but it seems like he's been quiet when we've been in here." The frown disapperared and she grinned, big and wide, stretching her dimples. "I think he's jealous!"
"What?" I hissed. "Why would he be jealous? Of us?"
"Shhh!" I quieted down and she whispered again. "Us, being close. You know how you used to be when we were dating. If any guy tried talking to me or hitting on me, you would give them the death glare." I gave that some thought, letting it sink in. I couldn't help but smile, knowing that Ben could possibly be jealous of any guy or girl trying to hit on me (yes, I have been hit on a guy. Twice actually). "I know you two like each other. It's that damn obvious."
"If it's so damn obvious, why aren't we going out now?" She glared at me. "Well it's not my fault."
"God, wear the pants in the relationship for once! Jesus, do you want to be the pitcher or the catcher?"
"The p...the ca...what?"
She huffed, annoyed that I didn't get what she was trying to get at. "You know...do you want to be the one on the top, or the bottom?"
"Ohhh...the top of course."
"Then ask him out at the party, be romantic, he's actually into that-don't ask me how I know that-and give him a big ol' smack on the lips."
"I will."
"You better." She pinched me on the arm.
"Dammit, what was that for?"
"For calling Cooper. I wanted to do the honor of asking him." She sniffed and tossed her hair as she walked out of the door. "I don't need you calling him. I could've handled it myself."
"Well, do you want to be the pitcher or the catcher Gwen?" I mimicked with a smirk. She slowly turned on her heel, her eyes blazing pink. "Ah shit..."
A/N: Don't mess with Gwen...haha, I just love how much of a hypocrite she can be :) I mean, she tells him to ask Ben out, then she doesn't want to hear about Kevin forcing her to date Cooper. Nuh-uh, girls' don't like to be told who to date :P Review :D
