Chapter 14: Official Driver

"So you guys are okay now, right?" Ben asked, eyes wide and hopeful that they had made amends after his absence which he still thinks about every so often.

The supposed pair, Gwen and Kevin, looked at each other, both of them had a sparkle in their eyes. Kevin let out a small grin and his face softened as he looked at Gwen. She did likewise.

Ben was anticipating an answer but it took a few seconds, almost half a minute for them to answer. As Ben noticed, the two gazed at each other for a long time, it looked as if they were telepathically communicating what they were going to answer. After a few more seconds, they both nodded, still looking at each other then slowly toward Ben. The nod was meant for him as an answer which meant 'yes, we're alright now'.

A breath of relief found its way out of Ben. His teammates made amends, so naturally, his team is now reunited once again. He missed his cousin a lot, she was missing for about a week or so when she was mind-controlled by Darkstar and he had to deal with his other teammate who had jealousy issues so when the whole team was back together again, he felt so relieved.

"That means you won't be hanging out with Darkstar now, right?" he asked his cousin.

Gwen looked at him, with eyes blank of an answer.

"Right?" he repeated.

Gwen still had no answer. Even Kevin seemed dumbfounded, but still anticipating her answer. Is she still going to hang out with him? Is he still going to be around with her? Those thoughts raved through the distraught Osmosian. After his eventful talk with Gwen, his temper had cooled off but now, now he is in a complete mix of emotions rage once again on the inside, clearly jealous, but somehow mad, sad and confused at the same time. It was ineffable!

Remembering Gwen's effect on him, he recalled the first time he saw her again when they were older. The first time they saw each other was when she was ten and he was eleven, as a juvenile back then, he hadn't had much feelings for anyone, especially not for Gwen. Who would've guessed that five years later, when he was cuffed with alien-tech energy cuffs, he would have a tiny hint of feelings for Gwen. She surprisingly soothed him, calmed him and got him to reveal the whereabouts of the Forever Knights' castle. I don't know how you did it back then, but now, you still have the same effect, he thought about Gwen.

After a bit of a long pause, Gwen had the courage to talk.

"Well, actually, I have a karate tournament next week and," she paused in her words and glanced at both of her teammates.

"And?" Ben asked, motioning her to continue.

"And I sorta invited him," Gwen continued and winced at what might be a big scream and shout fest at her.

As expected one of her teammates yelled at her words, the other one followed, clearly not agreeing with her decision.

"WHAT?" Ben yelled, shocked.

"How could you invite him?" Kevin continued. "Why would you invite him?"

"He asked so-"

"You can't just say 'yes' to someone, especially a bad guy, if he asks."

"Kevin's right, Gwen. Michael's our enemy," Ben defended Kevin, then whispered to his cousin, "He's also Kevin's archenemy."

"No he's not, I just don't like 'em," Kevin pouted hearing those whispered words then crossing his arms, still seated on Gwen's bed.

Gwen on the other hand looked confused and was staring at Ben at what he last said.

I guess she doesn't realize Kevin's feelings, the latter thought to himself. The whole Romeo and Juliet thing is all over now. They're getting into a fight and what they're fighting about is the same thing over and over again.

"I'm going downstairs," Ben said uneasily to his teammates, opening the door to Gwen's room. I'm not a love expert but I think I should let them handle this problem themselves.

"And where do you think your going?" Kevin demanded.

"Like I said, I'm going downstairs. I'll be back in a jiffy," Ben fibbed then closed the door behind him and smiled at himself. "Now time for some TV."

After Ben shut the door the atmosphere in Gwen's room became silent from the arguing. The two supposed 'love birds' stared awkwardly at each other. They didn't have much idea on what to say. They were stuck in an argument, almost on the verge of shouting at each other. When Ben left, they'd almost forgotten the topic of discussion.

A cellphone suddenly rang, which startled the two. Gwen felt the vibration in her pocket, it was hers. She pulled her phone out and answered the call.

"He-hello, Michael?"

What? Morningstar? Kevin was in a silent rage once again.

"Yeah, okay," Gwen replied to whatever question Michael just asked her then ended the call with a press of a button.

"What did he call you for this time?" he asked in a jealous tone, holding his head high while crossing his arms.

"He just wants to come to my karate practice tomorrow, that's all."

"WHAT?!"

"Calm down, Kevin, it's no big deal. He's already coming to my tournament so-"

"So you think it's okay for him to hang out with you in practice?!"

"It's alright, Kevin, I can handle it."

"Then I'll come, too. Me and Ben," the Osmosian said, tight-gripped, and stood up and walked over to Gwen.

"There's no way I'm leaving you alone with the guy," he continued, but in a bit more gentle tone of voice.

"But-"

Kevin grasped Gwen's arms on both sides and both had an intimate moment once more with their eyes staring at one another, and speaking compassionately, "Don't worry about it, 'kay?"

"You're gonna pick a fight with him whenever you guys are together," Gwen reasoned, in a low-tone voice as well.

"Fine, I'll promise I won't fight with him," he pledged then he looked away and continued in a soft whisper. "Except when it gets out of hand."

Gwen at first hesitated but then later on complied. "Alright, Kevin."

"Then that means I will officially become your driver," Kevin said in a half-joking and half-serious manner, while bowing slightly, like he was Gwen's butler.

Gwen let out a small giggle.

Hello, once again and so, so, so sorry about updating this in a long time, what was it...two? three weeks? I'm very sorry. I had a bit of a writer's block but I finished it today! YAY! This could be my last chapter of the month unless I brainstorm something in less than 3 days so...wait for my upcoming chapter next month.

A very special thank you to BeautifulOblivion4212, HolyBob and acadia93. Thank you all so much for reviewing and a big thanks to everyone reading. Please review BTW. I accept anonymous reviews as well. ^^

To BeautifulOblivion4212, I'm sorry if what you suggested to me isn't written yet. I'm planning on our idea to be in either the next chapter or in the next next chapter, is that okay? There are still chapters about the karate practice and I don't want to fast forward the entire week so fast in a chapter. But it will get to our idea eventually.

And, I want to clarify with everyone about my uploading time, there's no specific day of the week I do so, so just regularly check or follow the story. I won't make any promises because I have school coming up plus a lot of problems with 3 of my best friends arguing with each other. I have to be their mediator. I'll try to upload twice or at least once a month, I hope it's enough for all you readers.

~WhiteCatX319

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