CHAPTER 26-There's something about Ben

Kate POV

Ben had treated me to an amazing dinner, and he was driving me to our hotel. I leaned over and held his hand. He gently caressed my fingers.

"I remember when you wore that dress to our party last year." Ben said.

"I remember that too." I replied.

"You looked so beautiful. That was the night I gave you the promise ring." He said.

I nodded and leaned my head on his shoulder. I missed Craig's shoulder. I sighed, holding back tears. Ben seemed to guess that I was sad, and kissed my forehead.

"Everything's going to work out." He promised.

I smiled slightly and sat up.

"Do you want to go to the hotel bar and have dessert?" I asked.

"As long as I'm with you." Ben said.

We pulled up to our hotel, and let the valet park the car. We walked to the hotel and ordered a sundae. I picked up the cherry and fed it to Ben. He kissed my fingers and fed me a spoonful of ice cream. Someone over at my left coughed. I turned around and was face to face with Ashley and JT. I looked at them in shock. Ashley grabbed my arm and took me off to the side.

"Kate, what are you doing? Craig loves you, didn't he come and tell you that?" She asked.

"No. He just told me that I was a horrible person. Besides, Ben and I are…getting married. Someday. But I'm moving back to California with him until then. Ben truly loves me. Please, just meet him, and give him a chance. For me?" I asked.

Ashley sighed and nodded. We went back to our table, where Ben and JT were already laughing it up. We sat down next to them and joined the conversation.

LATER…

I pulled Ashley aside after dessert and grilled her.

"What did you think of Ben?" I asked.

"He was amazing. And I thought you and Craig were destined." She said.

I smiled and hugged her.

"Thank you for not hating me! You do not know how happy you've made me." I gushed.

"Anytime." She said.

"So, do you want to hang out tomorrow night? We could go to the dot." I offered.

"I can't. I'm double dating with Ellie and Sean. But, I'm sure you could join us." She replied.

I nodded as the guys approached us. JT wrapped his arm around Ashley's waist as Ben put his arms around mine.

"Ashley, we should go if we want to make curfew." JT said.

Ashley gave us a quick goodbye and left with JT. Ben kissed my cheek and turned me around.

"Your friends are nice." He said.

"They are." I replied.

"So, I think it's time we go to our room…" he whispered in my ear.

I nodded and we headed for the elevator. When we opened the door to our room, I saw that there were roses all over the room. I kissed Ben and thanked him. He led me to the bed and pressed me against him as we nestled under the covers. I slipped off my dress and threw it to the floor. Ben looked at me and sat me on his lap. He nipped at my collarbone and kissed me all over. I was instantly reminded of Craig and of our first time in his garage. I sighed and pictured that Craig was here, doing these things to me. The amazing feeling rushed all through my body as I let the memories flow through me. I didn't care if it was wrong, all I wanted was to have this feeling last as long as it could. I got so into it that I forgot where I was until Ben said my name.

"Kate?" he asked again.

"Oh, Ben. Sorry, it's just that, you were incredible." I said softly.

I rolled over on top of him and he kissed my shoulder.

"Ben, I was thinking. Maybe we could just live here. I didn't have that many friends back home, it turns out my friends don't hate me here. You could transfer to Degrassi for your last few months of school." I said.

Ben sat up.

"Well, I don't know, Kate. You know I would go wherever you want, but won't it be awful for Craig? Seeing us together, kissing, holding hands…" he said.

"I don't care what Craig feels. He hurt me so badly that I hope I do make him miserable." I said.

"Kate. This isn't the only thing that's been bothering me. I'm not sure about moving. My entire life is in California. Don't you want to go back?" he asked.

I looked at him sadly and shook my head.

"Okay. I don't want to lose you again. We can buy a small apartment here, and move back to LA after high school." He said.

I squealed and kissed him.

"Thank you! Ben, I love you!" I yelled.

I swung my arms around him and bounced on the bed.

"Ben, I owe you so much. I feel like you've been giving me so much. I don't have anything for you." I said.

Ben laughed.

"Kate, all you need to give me is yourself." Ben said.

He got up and put his pants back on. He opened the balcony door and stepped outside. I gazed out at the sky and half hoped that Craig was doing the same. I closed my eyes and let tears fall. Ben turned and looked at me.

"Tears, Kate? What's wrong?" he asked, kissing them away.

"This is just happening so fast," I cried.

More tears fell as Ben kissed them away. He kissed my eyelids and gently rocked me to sleep.

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Ellie POV

I woke up in the middle of the night spasmed in pain and fear.

"Sean!" I called.

He came running from the living room and rushed to my side.

"Ellie? What's wrong?" He said.

"Sean! It hurts so badly, I was so scared! What's wrong? I don't understand!" I yelled.

"Ellie! You're going to be okay! You just had a nightmare!" he said.

I breathed deeply and fell back on the bed.

"Oh, it was horrible. I was covered in blood. I had lost the baby." She said.

Sean lay down next to me.

"Ellie, it was all in your head. Our baby is fine." He said.

"Sean, please stay with me. I'm scared." I pleaded.

Sean sighed and laid his head on my pillow. I started to feel better, but I had the horrible feeling that something was wrong.

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Ashley POV

JT and I were standing outside on my porch, sharing a goodnight kiss. JT was a surprisingly good kisser. I backed away after a moment.

"JT, thanks for being so nice to Ben. It really means a lot to Kate. She's been having some problems lately." I said.

"Don't I know it. Yep, Kate comes with a lot of baggage." JT replied.

"Do you…think about her?" I asked hesitantly.

"Listen, Ash, Kate was a fun girlfriend, and she was great. But she was way too crazy for me. I needed someone steady, and someone who actually likes me." JT said.

I laughed and kissed JT.

"Goodnight." I said.

"Goodnight." He replied.

I stepped inside and went upstairs to my room. I looked out the window and saw JT searching the front of my house, looking for my room. I sighed and lay down on my bed. It felt good to be loved again.

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