A/N: I am enjoying this all WAY too much :D Thank you guys SO SO much for reading and favoriting and just being all around great readers :) I'm excited to hear about there being a possible live action Ben 10 movie to hit the BIG SCREEN (GASP?) directed by fellow Matrix producer, Joel Silver! You think I'm kidding? LOOK IT UP GUYZ. I hope everyone's out of school and enjoying a little summer sun :) I know it's raining over here ^^;
Imperfection
~Chapter 9~
Kevin nearly collapsed onto his bed, exhaustion taking over him. His feet throbbed painfully and he kicked off his sandals, the shoes flying across the room and landing at the wall. Gwen sighed, picking them up and putting them neatly next to his open suitcase. She took a peek, seeing that he had stuffed casual T-shirts and shorts, which dulled in compare to her neat tank tops, skirts, shorts and flats. The only non-clothing items he had was a toothbrush and almost empty thing of toothpaste, where as she had her bag inside her suitcase stuffed with body lotion, perfume, hair brush, shampoo, conditioner, body wash and shaver. She frowned. Was she too overpacked? Either that, or she was just a girl.
She ignored any futhur examination and smiled at Kevin. "Tired?"
"Not so much," Kevin muttered. "My feet are killing me though."
Gwen rolled her eyes. He can take punches, blasts from any weapon, thrown into a hell for a jail, faced murder in front of his eyes, has his life draining from him, but he couldn't handle walking for too long, otherwise his feet would hurt. She took in the little pout he gave her. She snorted. "C'mon, sit up."
He grumbled a few complaints but obeyed, slowly but surely. She sat behind him and worked her fingers into the strong muscles in his back. He quietly groaned, his head tilting back. "My feet need the most attention, not that I'm objecting or anything..." he trailed off happily.
"A massage can keep your mind off the pain. It balances everything out." She began working at his hard shoulders and lightly grazed the nape of his neck. He shivered and she smiled, a bit smug at the reaction. THe silence dragged on comfortably until a maid walked in, carrying two trays piled with food.
The light blue Anodite smiled timidly, noticing Gwen and Kevin's closeness. "I figured you two would like a nice human lunch after your long walk. You two must be very hungry."
Gwen sat up and took the trays with a soft smile. She carefully balanced a tray on each arm and inhaled the mouthwatering scents of filet mignon, stuffed bell peppers and buttery rolls. There were also a few tennis ball sized creme puffs and two glasses filled with what looked like grape juice. "Thank you very much."
The maid giggled. "You're very welcome Tennyson." She looked over Gwen's shoulder, giving Kevin a warm smile as well. "You too Kevin." The maid left and Gwen turned around, laughing. Kevin looked like he was about to jump her for the food. She passed him a tray and sat next to him to eat. They ate in silence, the food so delicious they didn't have the words to speak. The meat tasted like her father's barbeque, reminding her of home, as well as the bell peppers that were stuffed with bread crumbs and toasted almonds. She smiled, noticing that this was her father's recipe. They knew too much...
She took a sip of her drink and her eyes widened. "Wine?"
"What, you don't like it?" Kevin asked, taking a sip himself. "Tastes really good."
"It does. It tastes wonderful actually, it's just...I was surprised they actually let us have some." The last time she had wine was in Communion at her church when she was seven. It was bitter and tasted like raisins. Gwen took another sip, letting the flavors soak her taste buds and figuring out the subtle notes. There was cherry, cinnamon, allspice, and vanilla...a dessert wine? It wasn't meant for a lunch like this, but with the creme puffs, it fit just right. Once the last drop hit her lips, she put the glass down to polish off her last creme puff. As soon as the glass touched the tray, it refilled itself to the brim.
"Cool, refills," Kevin grinned as Gwen stared in shock at the charmed glass. She let it be, as tempted as she was to down the whole glass. She didn't want to get drunk and have a bad reputation. She was a good girl. Kevin, however, finished his second glass of wine, working on his third. She rose an eyebrow at him and he smirked. "I know how to hold my liqour Gwen. I've had beer, jello shots-"
She wrinkled her nose. "Ew."
"You've had 'em before?"
She frowned. Her parents held a New Years party and the adults made them. They looked like innocent strawberry Jello in small cups to Gwen when she was five. She took one and her parents let her to see the look of disgust on Gwen's face after tasting the strong vodka spiked into the gelatin. "It was accidental. Never doing it again."
Kevin chuckled and laid back against the pillows, glass in his hand. Gwen cuddled with him after setting the tray down. "So what do you want to do now?"
She shrugged. "Lay down. Relax."
"I can do that," Kevin nodded. He kissed her on the lips, meaning to give her a short peck-trying to be responsible for once- to be short and sweet. She could taste the wine on his lips and with the feel of his soft lips, it felt like she was already having a buzz like a drunk person. She absently leaned in to taste more, and Kevin smirked in that kind of roguish, smug way of his. She ignored it, and pressed on, focusing on the softness of his lips that contrasted with the strength and callousness of everything else, how sweet the kiss tasted-
He parted, chuckling. "One drink and you're already a vixen."
"Am not!" she blushed, her cheeks bright crimson. She remained where she was, however, as he set his glass down, almost empty. Kevin rose an eyebrow as he took in her expression with interest. He leaned in slowly and she kissed him again, her arms wrapping around him in a secure lock.
They would usually experiment with their limits, whether it be in Gwen's room that Kevin would sneak into on a late Saturday night, Kevin's room, Kevin's car, the secret fishing rock, the beach...They knew their limitations, but they loved the thrill of being so close, trusting each other so much.
Kevin broke to catch his breath, his lips moving to her neck, lightly leaving a trail of kisses down her throat. Her breath caught and she giggled breathlessly. Maybe she was drunk. "Love you."
She felt him smile softly against her pulse. "Love you too babe." He kissed her pulse once. Twice. He rubbed her arms as he kissed her again, his mouth gently moving against hers. Now she was just a bunch of mush. She slumped against him, not kissing him back as sensually as he was, but almost lazily. His calloused, yet soft hands rubbed her back, moving down her waist and resting at her hips. He rolled his hips against hers slightly and she gasped, her cheeks heating at the close contact. He parted, chuckling. "We should stop." He sighed, unwillingly. It sucked to be responsible.
Gwen pouted, looking like an adorable five year old. "Why?"
"Well, this isn't a very private place after all," he mused. "What if someone caught us?"
"Mmm...what if someone did?"
Gwen and Kevin nearly jumped out of their skins. Kevin ripped his hands from her hips and they sat up straight, faces scarlet.
Micel looked rather amused, almost disgusted. "Sorry to interupt you two. I just wanted to see how you two were doing. I heard you had a little field trip today."
"We're fine," Kevin answered, his voice a bit choked up. He cleared his throat, trying to maintain casualness. "Great place you've got here."
"Thank you. Well, good to see you two are...enjoying yourselves. A later time perhaps."
"That would be great. Thanks."
Micel nodded and walked out. Kevin sighed heavily, the blush in his cheeks remaining. "That was almost perfect timing there."
"Do you think he saw the whole thing?" she asked, mortified.
"God, I hope not," he cringed. "It's awkward enough with your parents. Or Ben."
"But it's even worse if the Prince finds you." She shuddered. "I can only imagine if the Queen found us."
Kevin thought about that. Then he grinned, laughing. "It'd be kind of hilarious actually. The look on her face would be priceless.
Gwen groaned, rolling her eyes. Boys would be boys, she guessed.
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"I guess it doesn't matter if they have powers from alien ancestors," the uncle muttered in revulsion. The food on his plate were left untouched. Food wasn't a need to Anodites like it was to humans, it was just for amusement. He just didn't see the want for it now. "They're still horribly human. Human teenagers with rampaging hormones on the brink of destruction."
Micel chuckled at his uncle's expense, seeing the disgust practically clouding his aura. He frowned then. "It's just a shame that such a girl is so human. There's so much potential in her. Is she experienced as most magicians? No, but she's just as capable and strong as them. She's had so much energy that she nearly had it take over her human body and remain Anodite."
"The boy," the uncle hissed. "The boy is our problem."
"Well, he helped her come back the first time," Micel reminded him. "Another time, she had her aunt to pull her back to reality. It's not just Kevin. It's her family, her friends. It's every human experience that brings her down."
"But this-" His uncle shouted, thrusting his arms out, gesturing to every square inch of the outside of Anodite. The view from atop the palace showed the beautiful sky, the trees, the glow of the people, the beauty and nature of the planet. "Is not enough to keep her here." He sighed heavily. "This tires me, really."
"Then rest."
He shook his head. "No. We need to figure out a way."
"Another time uncle."
He stared at his nephew, anger and frustration melting. Admiration. Sadness. "It's a shame you weren't my son Micel. Ever since my brother died, you've been more of a child to me than Athena."
"You've been more of a father to me than my own. But you still love Athena enough, don't you?"
"You're worth more than her." He paused. "Gwendolyn would be even worth more than Athena. She would be a wonderful Queen someday."
Micel smiled. "After sometime, you will receive what you wish for. All good things come to those who wait."
A/N: Teehee :D I was planning on getting this up yesterday, but power went out and I was stuck on working on Microsoft with another story collection D: Sorry for the delay!
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