We Will Always Be Friends

by phoenix8181

The world that they now live in is uncertain and unpredictable. Everything has been taken from them. Many have lost their love ones. Many are struggling to survive and make sense of the world around them. Ben Mason and Kym found a friend in each other. This is the story of their friendship and how they find refuge in one another in this cruel world that they are now living.

11. Chapter 11: Silent

Chapter 11: Silent

Kym's POV

It's been a week since that awkward kiss with Ben. Things will definitely change between us and I don't want that. Was that kiss impulsive or does Ben has feelings for me? I kissed him back so does this means I want us to be more than friends? Do I have feelings for him? Argh….. I don't know. I don't have the answer and that was the reason I have been avoiding him for a whole week. I don't know what to say or how to react if I see him. Because of that kiss, I have been thrown into complete and utter confusion. I have to admit that I enjoyed the kiss no matter how brief it was but it felt so wrong. Why exactly, I don't know.

'Earth calling to Kym,' Matt said excitedly. I stopped stirring the pot of beans and saw Matt and the rest were already in line for lunch in the cafeteria. I quickly scoop some on his plate so the next person could proceed along the line.

'Thanks,' Matt said as he took the plate from me and hurried along the line to get some other food

'Are you alright? You seem to be in deep thought,' Julie, who was standing next to me, asked.

'Yeah,' I muttered.

Just then I saw Ben entered the cafeteria. Our eyes met for a brief moment before I looked away. I have been making sure for the whole week that I won't encounter him during lunch by swapping duty with Melissa. I thought Ben would be out with the rest to scout a new area. I must have mistaken. I can't avoid him forever. In fact, I missed him. I miss spending time with him but I just feel so awkward!

Ben's POV

Finally there she is. She has been avoiding me for the entire week after that kiss. I don't blame her. I was rash and I have taken her by surprise. I have tried to explain to her but I never got the chance. I knew she intentionally swapped duty with Melissa so we won't bump into each other during meal times. She has even stopped going to the rooftop. I knew because I went to look for here there every single night. I just hope she will not shut away from me. I hope she will stop avoiding me. I need to talk to her. I need to explain.

I got in line with the rest and waited patiently until I reached her. She looked up awkwardly and without a word scoop some beans onto my plate.

'Kym, meet me at the rooftop tonight at ten. We need to talk,' I said loud enough for her to hear only. She looked up at me again and nod. Relief washed over. She didn't decline. That's a good sign. I took my plate and walked over to where Denni was sitting alone.

'Hey Ben!' she said when I sat across from her at the table.

'Hey,' I said and remained quiet.

'You have been kind of quiet lately. Is something bothering you? By the way, I didn't see much of you and you 'girlfriend lately?' she teased. The word 'girlfriend' makes me feel happy which has never happened before. But when I realized my situation, my spirit faltered.

'Yeah. I am fine. We've been busy with stuff,' I mumbled. Sensing that I prefer not to talk, Denni didn't ask any more questions. Occasionally I would look up and steal glances at where Kym was. I missed her. I missed spending time with her. Tonight we will talk.