The windows were open and the fans were on full blast as Raven and Ben worked on their project in her living room.

"It's kind of cold in here, Raven. Do we really need the all of these fans on in here?" Ben asked, rubbing his arms for warmth.

"Yeah, you know, I have a real problem with air when it's not circulating. I'm sorry, but it's gotta stay like this."

"That's ok. My mom does that a lot too."

"I bet she does," Raven said.

"I'm really glad that we're partners for this, Rae. I don't think Mr. Petruccelli could have given me anyone better."

Raven tried her best to ignore that the odd smelling boy was probably hitting on her. "Thanks, Ben." She put on her polite face for him. "I wonder where Chelsea is," she said after nervously looking at the clock. It was already seven and her girlfriend wasn't home yet. She had gone over to Justin's house right after school to work on their project.

"I'm sure she'll be back soon."

"I hope so." Raven was clearly worried about the girl.

Ben thought about it, but was afraid of the answer he would receive from her. After spending so much time with her, though, he finally worked up the nerve to ask.

"You really love her, don't you?"

Thinking that it was too obvious, Raven gave him a weird look. "Come on, you know I do."

"Yeah, Chelsea's great…but no girl can compare to you." Ben smiled at her and she smiled back.

"Aw, you're sweet, Ben."

"Rae…" The smile on his face had slowly faded away, and all that was left on the couch beside her was a boy who looked terrified. Terrified because he knew that he couldn't control what he was going to do next. He puckered up and dove in for a kiss.

"Ben, what are you doing?" Raven was able to hold him back before his lips could even touch hers.

"I'm sorry, Raven. I'm so, so sorry." He was clearly embarrassed by his actions and wished he could take it back.

"Ok, I think you read a little too much into my words. Ben, Listen to me." She held his cheeks so that he would look into her eyes.

"I'm listening," he said, slowly and sadly, resisting the temptation to cry.

"Ben, you're a sweet boy, but that's it. I don't like you that way. I'm with Chelsea. I love her and don't plan on leaving her for anyone."

"I know. I'm an idiot."

"No you're not." Raven couldn't help feeling bad for him. "Look, lets just work on the project, ok?"

"Raven?"

"Yeah?"

"Do you ever think…you know, maybe things between us could have worked out differently between us?"

"Not really. No."

"Oh." Ben looked really crushed and again, Raven felt bad.

"Look, Ben, if you just took a shower few times a week, I'm sure that you would have a tone of girls at you door."

"But what if all I want is you?"

"Trust me; there are plenty of girls out there for you. As for me, there's only one, and I have her."

"Aw, Raven you're just the sweetest thing," Chelsea said as she closed the front door.

"Chels!" Raven bounced to her feet to greet her girl with a kiss.

"I guess I should probably get going now," Ben said as he gathered up his books. "I'll see you both tomorrow."

"Bye."

"Bye, Ben," Chelsea said. The door slammed shut. "What's with him?"

"Nothing. He's just not feeling well, I guess." Raven didn't feel it was necessary to go into detail.

"Oh. So how'd' everything go on your project?"

"It was fine."

"Really? Just fine?" Chelsea asked.

"Yeah. Why? How did things go with you're project with Justin?" Raven was a bit suspicious.

"It was fine. We worked for a bit, and then got bored so we just sat and talked for a while. He's so cool."

"I bet he is." Raven said sarcastically. "Why don't we go get some dinner now? I'm starved." She put her hands over her stomach.

"I've…already eaten?"

"Chelsea, you told me this morning that you were going to be home in time for dinner. I waited for you. Everyone else ate an hour ago."

"I'm sorry, but Justin took the time to cook this great dinner. How could I say no?"

"How about by making an "N" sound, closely followed by an "O" sound?"

"Rea, Come on. Here, I'll eat anyways…"

(Ring….ring)

"I'll get that," said Chelsea. She made her way over to the phone. When she picked it up, a familiar voice was heard on the other end. "J…Justin, hey."

After rolling her eyes, Raven couldn't help noticing the way her girlfriend was talking. The constant stuttering, giggling and blushing. She recognized all of these. They were the sings of a girl with a crush.

"Raven, you don't mind if I talk to Justin for a bit, do you? I'll come and eat just now, ok?" Chelsea put the phone on her shoulder to talk to her.

"Whatever," Raven said with a shaky voice as she walked away. "Whatever."

A/N: I'm sorry it took so long to update. I will try to post sooner next time. Once again, I couldn't find a good time to write anything.