Are ya'll ready for the Benny-Ethan date? –crowd screams yes- That's what I thought! Lol xD

Anyways, I hope this is good. Remember! Ethan claims to be "confused" still, so he's gonna be a little awkward.

Updated: 03/13/2012

Enjoy!

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Ethan sat in his bedroom the next night, internally freaking out. Benny would be there any second for their "date", and Ethan was beginning to feel anxious, which he didn't understand because he still believed he didn't really like Benny, he was just confused about Benny liking him.

Or that's what he told himself anyway.

He jolted up off his bed when he heard a knock at the front door. Hoping to get to the door before Sarah did, he ran down the stairs, too late as he saw Sarah letting Benny in.

"Wow Benny, why you looking so fancy?" Sarah asked, noticing that Benny had a light blush on his cheeks and something behind his back. Ethan hadn't been noticed yet, so he took this time to take in Benny's appearance. Benny was wearing some snug black jeans and a dark blue polo that had thin black stripes on it. His hair seemed to be almost brushed and there was a definite pink hue to his cheeks.

"Oh, no reason," he said, trying to not rouse suspicion. "Could you let Ethan know I'm here?"

"Oh you two aren't staying?" Sarah asked, somewhat confused.

"No, we have plans…" Benny said, the blush darkening just a bit. Sarah noticed this and covered her giggle with a cough.

"Ethan!" she called up the stairs, where he had retreated a few steps. Taking a deep breath, he began heading down.

…

Benny stood there, momentarily frozen as Ethan headed down the stairs towards him. He watched his best friend –slash- crush make his way slowly down the stairs. Ethan was wearing some gray pants that Benny thought were fitted in all the right places. His eyes traveled up as he took in Ethan's upper half. The shirt was a slim-fit tee with some random design that splashed across it. Benny noticed how the sleeves of the shirt were a little tighter than the rest of it, showing off the light muscles in his arms. Benny bit his lip and looked at Ethan's face to see he had a definite red blush covering his cheeks as he smiled nervously as Benny.

Sarah looked between the two and burst out laughing. They looked away from each other and looked at her.

"S-sorry j-just r-remembered a funny j-joke," she said, turning away and running to the kitchen, still laughing. Once they were alone, Ethan smiled at Benny.

"Y-you look good…" he whispered, blushing even more. Benny felt like his heart was soaring at that compliment.

"You do too. You look great."

"Thanks."

"Oh, um… this is corny but here," he said, moving his hand from behind his back. Ethan was surprised by the single red rose Benny presented him.

"Wow. Thanks Benny," he said, taking the rose, honestly touched by the romantic gesture. "I'm gonna put it in my room then we can go."

"Okay," he said, nodding and sitting in the living room as Ethan quickly ran up the stairs. He sat the rose on his desk and hurried back. Benny smiled at him as he returned.

"Ready?" Ethan nodded and called over his shoulder to Sarah and Jane.

"We'll be back later!"

…

The boys walked in comfortable silence to a small mom-and-pop style diner that was about a block from Ethan's house. As they got there and found a nice booth away from the few guests that were there, they were surprised when they saw Hannah, a girl from school, was their waitress.

"Hi Ethan! Hi Ethan's friend. Sorry I never learned your name," she said apologetically.

"It's fine. And it's Benny."

"Benny! What a great name! Well, what can I get you two to drink?" she said, chipper and happy as usual.

"Um, I'll just have water," Ethan said, smiling at her. She smiled back and looked at Benny.

"Water for me too."

"Two waters. Got it! I'll be back shortly with your drinks and to take your order!" she said, almost skipping away.

"Ya know, ever since the evil twin thing she's been really nice to me," Ethan said to Benny, trying to make conversation.

"Well, you did save her," Benny said, a little sadly. "You don't still … like her do you?" he asked, hating himself for sounding so jealous. He smiled when Ethan rolled his eyes.

"I never liked her. I just asked her out because I thought she liked me. Which she didn't. And plus, don't feel jealous, I am on a "date" with you, even though I'm still confused," he said, not looking at Benny now. Before Benny could say anything Hannah had returned with their drinks.

"So, you guys ready to order?" she asked, all smiles. The two boys quickly placed their orders and were left alone once again.

"So…" Ethan started, not sure how to go on. Benny just watched him expectantly, waiting. He smiled a bit at how obviously flustered Ethan was becoming. "Um… You … um… I wanted to apologize!" he said suddenly, staring at his hands.

"For?" Benny asked, genuinely confused.

"I practically forced you to tell me who you liked when you didn't want to, for obvious reasons."

"E, I would've told you eventually… I just didn't want you to hate me," Benny said quietly.

"I could never, and I mean NEVER hate you B. You're my best friend." Before Benny could say anything in return, their food arrived. They ate in a comfortable silence.

…

As they walked towards the movie theater for the second part of their date, Ethan couldn't help but notice how close they were walking, hands brushing every now and then. A noticeable blush was on his face as they made their way to the ticket booth. He was about to pull out his wallet when Benny paid for them both, and this simple gesture caught Ethan off guard for just a millisecond, not enough for Benny to notice.

Once they got into the theater, they fought for a couple of seconds over the armrest before agreeing to share it, hands once again brushing. Ethan noticed that Benny was blushing at this simple contact, and Ethan realized he was blushing as well, and that just confused him even more.

I do not like him! He kept thinking, and he chanted that through his head throughout half the movie.

Benny noticed how close their hands were and decided he was going to be brave and take a chance. Moving his hand slightly, he soon had his fingers laced with Ethan's. He glanced at Ethan to see him staring at their joined hands before turning back to the movie. Benny couldn't stop the grin that spread over his face.

Just being nice. I know he wants to hold my hand, so I'll let him. Just to let him know I'm okay with all of this … although I do kinda like the feeling of his hand in mine… NO! What am I thinking ? ! ? ! ?

The movie ended too soon in Benny's opinion. Now, he'll pull his hand away and we'll never hold hands again. Benny was surprised when they stood up and Ethan still held onto his hand. They left the theater hand in hand.

…

On the walk back to Ethan's house, they were still holding hands. The walk is silent as they both thought about how this date went. Once they reached Ethan's porch, Benny reluctantly pulled his hand away.

"So… did you enjoy tonight?" Benny asked, biting his lip in anticipation.

"It was … nice. I had fun," Ethan said, and Benny was grateful to see the honesty that was in Ethan's eyes.

"I'm so glad to hear that," he said, and he seemed as if a weight was lifted off his shoulders. "So, can I stay tonight?" he asked, clearly hopeful.

"Of course you can," Ethan said, smiling at him. Benny just had to smile back.

…

That night, after they had changed into their pajamas and before they fell asleep, they were getting ready for bed, Benny making his makeshift bed on the floor. Ethan was sitting on his bed until a thought that had been nagging at the back of his brain made its way through. He got up and walked over towards Benny.

"Hey B?"

"Yeah?" the taller boy asked, standing up to face Ethan, his usual smile on his face. Ethan took a deep breath then quickly kissed Benny on the cheek.

"Just wanted to say goodnight," he says quickly, turning around and scrambling into his bed as Benny stood there in shock. Shaking his head and smiling, he laid down on the floor.

"Goodnight Ethan."

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Well, that was the date! Sorry if it sucked xP (and yes, Ethan's still "confused")

Hope the next one is better…

Until the next chapter

-JustMe133