So, people have been wondering how Benny and Ethan can't know they like each other in this story because they keep kissing. Well, I made them both really REALLY dense. Hopefully that gets cleared up in this chapter! No promises though!.
Updated: 2-4-2012
Please enjoy!
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"Who do you love?"
Ethan stared at Benny, shocked by his question.
"Um… It's not important who I love. They don't love me back, so it doesn't matter," Ethan said, staring at his hands.
"Well E, whoever it is, is a fool for not loving someone has great as you," Benny said, smiling at his best friend. Ethan smiled at him, thinking.
"Um Benny, can I ask you something now?"
"Of course E. Ask away."
"Why'd you kiss me that day at the airport?" Benny looked shocked at first, and then smiled a gentle smile at Ethan.
"I honestly don't know. I just … I was heartbroken that you were leaving, and I guess you could say … I got caught up in the moment. If it bothers you… we can stop."
"No… It doesn't bother me. I mean, it's nice. I like when we … kiss."
"I like it too." The two boys shared a smile and a look that held too much emotion for just plain best friends.
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The next day found Ethan and Benny sitting in Ethan's room, watching a movie while waiting for Lily to come by and explain what had happened with Luke. Ethan looked down at his hand, which was being held loosely in Benny's hand. We kiss and hold hands. That's what people who are dating do right? Are we dating? Does he like me? I mean, we've never put a phrase to what we are besides best friends, but… could we be more? I'm in love with him. I know that for a fact. Does he love me like I love him? Ethan's thoughts were cut off buy a joyful squeal from his bedroom door.
"Awww you two are holding hands!" Lily squealed, causing the two boys to let go and blush. "Sorry for ruining the moment. I came to apologize for yesterday."
"What happened with Luke? What was with his eyes glowing red?" Ethan asked, making Lily look uncomfortable for the first time since Ethan had met her.
"Well…. Luke is like me. Magical. But he's not a fairy. He's … we're not sure what he is. But he can … manipulate people to fall in love with him, and control their emotions. I'm the only one who's immune, being his sister, and anyone who's with both me and him at the same time is immune as well. So Ethan, if you don't want to end up as my brother's boyfriend, I would suggest not being alone with him. The only other suggestion I can give is that you should constantly think of the one you love when you're with him, that way he can't do anything really." Ethan nodded, looking at her.
"Has he used it on other people before?"
"No. He's tested it, but he's never willingly used it on someone like he's trying with you. Ethan, I'm sorry he's doing this to you. I know how you love … someone," Benny caught her hesitation, instantly becoming suspicious. She knows who he likes. Why would he tell her and not me? I'm his best friend! WAIT… its not me is it? Could he possibly love me back? Benny's thoughts were cut off by Lily saying his name.
"I'm so glad I got to meet you Benny. You go home tomorrow don't you?"
"Yeah I do, but hopefully Ethan, and most likely you, can come visit us for Christmas."
"I'd like that. I loved to meet Sarah and Rory. I've heard so much about them from Ethan."
"Does he talk about them more than me?" Benny asked, genuinely curious.
"Of course not. He talks about you all the time. More than anything else."
"Good," Benny said, looking at Ethan with a smile on his face. "I talk about him all the time too." They shared a smile and Ethan wanted to kiss Benny so badly, but didn't know if he could with Lily in the room. He saw that look in Benny's eyes and knew he wanted it as well.
"Well…." Lily said awkwardly, standing up and backing out, "I'm gonna go. Have fun you two!" she said, disappearing out the door. The boys hadn't broken their stare to see her go.
"Can I kiss you?" Benny asked quietly, watching Ethan.
"Please." Benny's lips were on his instantly, kissing him with the same gentleness and tenderness he always used, but there was something underneath this kiss, something neither Ethan nor Benny wanted to admit they felt.
It was love.
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Ethan was driving Benny and his grandma to the airport, sad to see them go. As Benny's grandma went to check on their flight and get their tickets, Ethan decided to talk to Benny about what was going on between them
"Benny, you're my best friend, you know that right?"
"Of course E."
"And… what we do… it doesn't change that does it?"
"Ethan… you're the most important person to me. It doesn't have to change anything between us."
"What if…"
"What if what?"
"Nothing."
"Hey E, can I tell you something?"
"Sure Benny."
"I'm in love too. But … I don't know if they love me back. I'd give anything to know for sure."
"You're in love too?" Ethan asked, surprised. "H-how long have you been in love?"
"A few months now."
"Same here. I think I've loved this person for a long time, and just now began noticing it. But I doubt they'd love me back."
"I feel the same way." They shared a look, trying to convey their feelings without having to say it.
"Benny! Come on, our plane will begin boarding any minute now."
"Go ahead grandma, let me just say bye to Ethan." She sighs and shakes her head before walking away, leaving them alone.
"So, bye I guess."
"Bye." They just stand there looking at each other, before they met, lips crashing together in a hungry kiss.
"I'm going to miss you so much," Benny mumbled against his lips, kissing him furiously over and over again. Ethan kissed him back, just as furiously.
"I'm going to miss you just as much," he said in between kisses, smiling as well.
"Ethan… I hope the person you love doesn't mind that you keep kissing me."
"I hope the person you love doesn't mind that we keep kissing," Ethan said, pulling away to catch his breath.
"Heh… I don't think they will."
"I don't think mine will either." They shared a smile again before Benny's grandma called for him
"Come on Benny!" Benny frowned but looked at Ethan, leaning down to kiss him again.
"I'm really going to miss you. See you for Christmas?"
"I sure hope so. I'm going to miss you too," Ethan said, leaning up to kiss him again.
"Well, bye for now?"
"Bye for now." They shared one more kiss, Benny pushing his tongue gently and quickly into Ethan's mouth before walking away. Benny looked over his shoulder and waved at Ethan before disappearing on the plane. Ethan smiled then felt his phone vibrate. Looking at it, he smiled again.
I already miss you. A text from Benny.
I already miss you too. It'll be Christmas before you know it.
I know. I enjoy kissing you. Just letting you know.
I enjoy kissing you too.
Well gotta turn my phone off. Talk to you later.
Talk to you later.
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I think he loves me, the both thought at the same time, both wearing goofy smiles.
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They're beginning to realize it! Yay! Makes me feel all warm and fuzzy inside lol.
Aww, I really love this story, and I'm the one writing it! It just makes me smile whenever I write it, and I hope it makes other people smile as well.
Love to all my readers!
-JustMe133
