Megin Levin's POV

Chapter 7

When I came to, the sulfer smell was gone and I was in the backseat of Kevin's car. How did I know? The faint smell of car gas and his cologne. My head was also in Ben's lap. Awkward. I sat up too quickly and fell back down with a massive headache. Fabulous.

"Ugh, what happened?" I mumbled. Ben chuckled.

"Shh, it's okay now. Just rest a little." But I wasn't having any of that.

"Kevin? Gwen?"

"They are both fine. So go to sleep." I grumbled.

"I don't want to." He gave me a severe look.

"Don't be stubborn."

"Don't be bossy." I retorted in a weak voice that infuriated me. Or, it would've if I wasn't so tired. Maybe I'd just take a little nap, and then I'd argue with Ben. Still, mumbling a bit, I closed my eyes.

*****

I woke up in the Plumber Headquarters Infermary, and in an incredibly uncomfortable bed. I groaned and sat up slowly.

"Easy there." a familiar voice said. I looked over towards Kevin sitting beside me. He didn't have his I.D. mask on. I grimaced and felt the usual flare of the painful reminder. Kevin recognized the look and rolled his eyes. "Meg, you really need to get over this. It happened, okay? Accept it."

"That's not fair." I said. "You know that's not it!" He sighed.

"Yeah, I know. I also know that, well, you, um-" he looked extremely uncomfortable about what he was trying to say. "I know, um, how you feel about Ben, and-" My cheeks flamed red all the way to my ears. Kevin was not talking to me about relationships. Especially my relationship with Ben. Well, you know, if there even was a relationship there... "And you know I'd hate to get in the way of that. Especially after he said what he did. But-"

"Wait, what did he say?" I asked, confused. What did he say? Kevin stopped, still looking very uncomfortable.

"Uh, he apologized to me. Yeah, took me by surprise too. I mean, he's such a concieted guy, I never expected him to feel bad for," He gestured to all of him, "Well, this."

"Wow. Really?" I said, and he nodded. "That's really...not like Ben."

"Hehe, I know. But I really don't want you to miss out on something like I have with Gwen, just because of a silly grudge." I smiled.

"Thanks Kev." He patted my knee and stood up. He wasn't really good with extreme gooey displays of affection. I got it, I was the same way. It was one of the many reasons why Julie sickened me.

I lay back and thought for a bit. So Ben actually apologized? That's insane but, oddly believable. When I was there, in his head, I saw something. Or, more of someone. Not the arrogant boy that I'd seen since he had 'Saved the Entire Universe' and turned into the biggest jerk in-

No, I saw the guy that I liked. He was kind and brave and humble (or at least more than he is now) and just good and well, he was a hero. Maybe he was still-

"Hey." Ben said from the doorway.

"Speak of the devil." I said, then smiled a bit. "Hey."

"So..." He trailed off awkwardly and came in. He took a seat across the room. It was a small room, so it wasn't saying much, but still.

"So...I cannot believe you told my older brother that you kissed me." It wasn't the classic icebreaker, but it got the job done. His ears turned red with embarrassment. I grinned.

"I did not tell him that! At least not directly." He didn't seem able to look at me. Haha. "I just told him I really liked you. And I'd do anything to make things right with you. And him."

"Really?"

"Yeah, it was embarrassing as hell. But, if it made you okay with me..." He trailed off again. I stood up and walked over to him. He immeadiately stood up.

"Ben, I know that you're an amazing guy. I've seen it in you," I touched his chest lightly, right were his heart was, "And I know that under all of the jerky, cocky bravado, that you're a hero. And what girl wouldn't fall for a hero like you?" I felt a rapid fluttering under my hand as his eyes met mine. My heart wasn't so steady itself. He smiled a bit uncertainly. "Uh, by the way, did I thank you for saving my life?"

"No, I don't think you did." I smiled and moved my hand from his chest to the back of his head, tangling it in his soft hair, and pulling him toward me, and meeting my lips with his. I tilted my head up a bit, and he was completely accomodating, pulling me closer and putting his arms around my waist. I hadn't thought it possible, but this kiss was definately better than the last, needless to say because it didn't end with my knee in his gut. I pulled away a bit, giggling and breathless.

"You know you can't break my heart now." He grinned, just as giddy.

"Unless I want Kevin to break my neck."

"Don't worry. I think I'll keep you around for awhile." He decided that was enough talking and pulled me back.

It was my all means, fine with me.