So, this is the final chapter of this story :)
This chapter is told through both Benny and Ethan POV.
Same story, different song! I hope you all like it.
Pairing: Mainly Benny/Ethan … you'll see why I say mainly. (established B/E)
Song(s):
1) Sorry – Buckcherry
2) What Hurts The Most – Rascal Flatts
3)Gotta Be Somebody – Nickelback
Bold italics are lyrics, as usual. Regular italics are memories/thoughts
Still don't own MBAV or the song.
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This time I wonder what it feels like
To find the one in this life
The one we all dream of
But dreams just aren't enough
Ethan POV:
"Ethan Morgan, I love you. And only you," Benny said, pulling me to him. "Be with me. I miss you. I need you. I love you…"
"I love you too," I mumbled out, hugging my pillow to me before opening my eyes. "Damn dream. That's all it ever is now-a-days." I look at my nightstand to see my favorite picture. It was me and Benny when we first began dating. We were so happy.
Yet he ended it. We haven't talked much since, besides the occasional text or word spoken in the hallway. I was usually with Sarah and he's usually with Rory.
Rory. That boy doesn't know how lucky he is to have Benny as his own.
I'd give anything to be Rory. Never thought I'd think that in my life.
So I'll be waiting for the real thing
I'll know it by the feeling
The moment when we're meeting
Will play out like a scene straight off the silver screen
Benny POV:
I smile as Rory practically bounces to me in the hallway.
"Hey there handsome," he says, grabbing my hand and kissing my cheek.
"Hey yourself," I say, not being able to stop the smile that comes onto my face. I mean, I don't love him like I do Ethan, but whenever Rory's around, I can't help but feel happy.
That is until my eyes meet his. Then all my happiness crashes around me and I get lost in those deep chocolate eyes of his. It's like … time freezes when we see each other. We share a smile, then Sarah comes up to him and our moment is gone. I shake my head and look at Rory, who just smiled at me.
"Thanks for being so patient with me," I say to him, leaning down and quickly brushing my lips against his, catching him by surprise. I can't say I'm upset when I see a light blush cover his pale skin. He smiles at me and I smile back, but my eyes wander over to Ethan, who just looks at me, sadness in his eyes.
So I'll be holdin' my own breath
Right up to the end
Until that moment when
I find the one that I'll spend forever with
Ethan POV:
I shouldn't be upset that he kissed Rory. Rory's his boyfriend. I kiss Sarah, because she's my girlfriend.
Although I'd rather have a boyfriend. To be specific, a tall, gangly boy with brown hair and green eyes, who has all the same interests as me and is amazing.
But he doesn't want me. He broke up with me. I love him still, but … he's happy. I see the way he smiles at Rory. But then, every time our eyes meet, I can feel the emotion between us.
We're meant to be together. I just know it.
If only he knew it too.
'Cause nobody wants to be the last one there
And everyone wants to feel like someone cares
Someone to love with my life in their hands
There's gotta be somebody for me like that
Benny POV:
I felt him watching me. In every class, in the hallways. I would glance at him every now and then, and when our eyes met … it felt like everything was gone, and there was just him.
But he's with Sarah. He wanted Sarah. I let him go so he could be with her. I love him, but I'm with Rory, who adores me.
I watch them together. Him and Sarah. She's always happy now, and he smiles. Sometimes, his smile looks fake. But it's still a smile.
Sometimes, when he smiles at me, I can see that Ethan smile I love so much. Then he looks at Sarah and it shifts back to that fake smile.
My hope gets the best of me. What I would give to know if he still loved me.
"You wanna hang out tonight? At my house?" Rory asked me, giving me a hopeful smile. I smile back and kiss him quickly. I like kissing him. It's not the same as Ethan, but it feels nice. And he likes it.
"Sure. I'd love to," I say, catching Ethan's eyes over Rory's shoulder. He frowns at me, but I still feel a spark.
A spark I put too much hope into.
'Cause nobody wants to go it on their own
And everyone wants to know they're not alone
There's somebody else that feels the same somewhere
There's gotta be somebody for me out there
Ethan POV:
Once again, my heart breaks as I hear him say he's going to Rory's tonight. I can't help but wonder what they'll be doing. Then his green eyes meet mine. And there's that spark again. That damn spark that gives me hope.
I hate feeling hope.
…
Sitting in my room, homework undone in front of me, I sigh. He's over there right now. I saw him leave his house, bag slung over his shoulder. I cringe as I imagine what he's doing with Rory. But he should be allowed to do whatever he wants. He's the one who broke up with me. He didn't want me anymore.
But I want him more than ever. I grab my jacket and walk outside. I'm gonna go meet him outside Rory's house.
I gotta talk to him.
Tonight, out on the street out in the moonlight
And dammit this feels too right
It's just like deja-vu
Me standin' here with you
Benny POV:
I was cuddled on the couch with Rory, when he began to kiss my neck. I didn't mind. It was nice. It's always nice with him. I feel his teeth graze my neck and I pull away from him.
"Don't," I whisper, looking at him.
"Don't worry, no fangs," he said, flashing me a smile. I smile back and kiss him.
"Never thought I'd be one of those crazy people with a vampire boyfriend," I say, sarcasm heavy in my voice. He smirks at me and goes back to kissing my neck. I glance at the clock and push him off of me. "I should get going. I'll see you tomorrow," I say, kissing him one more time and getting up. He grabs my wrist and looks at me.
"You… you could stay."
"As much as I would like that, and surprisingly, I would, I can't. Grandma's expecting me home soon." He nods and smiles at me again.
"Benny … I really like you. I know you love Ethan, but … thanks for giving me a chance."
"I'm glad I did."
…
As I'm walking home, I see someone walking towards me. I'm surprised to see someone out so late, until I recognize the jean jacket they have on.
"Ethan?" I call out, jogging toward him. He smiles at me.
"Hey," he says quietly.
"What are you doing here?"
"I thought you'd like some company on your walk home," he says, a small smile on his face. I smile back and nod.
"I'd like that." As we walk, I look up and see the moon is full and bright, shining on us. I look at him and see how gorgeous he looks in the pale light. I allow my emotions to get the best of me for once.
I grab his hand.
So I'll be holdin' my own breath
Could this be the end?
Is it that moment when
I find the one that I'll spend forever with?
Ethan POV:
He grabbed my hand. HE GRABBED MY HAND. I take a breath and look at him, a huge smile on my face. My smile grows when he smiles back. Together, hand-in-hand, we walk to our houses.
"Thanks for coming to meet me," he says, pulling his hand away and shoving it in his pocket. I nod and smile at him.
"Well, it was kinda late. I thought you'd like the company."
"I did. It was … nice hanging out with you again."
"Yeah…. Benny, can I ask something?"
"Sure."
"Why'd you do it? Why'd you end things between us?"
'Cause nobody wants to be the last one there
And everyone wants to feel like someone cares
Someone to love with my life in their hands
There's gotta be somebody for me like that
Benny POV:
He asked me why I ended it. I never gave him a reason. I guess it's time now. I lick my lips and look at him.
"One day, I came up to you and kissed you. You kissed back, but your eyes were on Sarah. Even in my arms, you only saw Sarah. I … I did it so you could be with her."
"But I-"
"And you're happy. I see you when you're with her. I'm glad you're happy. You deserve it."
"Benny, I don't want to be with her!" he says loudly, making me shut up. I just look at him in surprise. Then he kisses me. "I want to be with you. I love you," he whispers as he pulls away, looking at me.
"Ethan… I love you too," I say, breaking down. "But, we can't do this. You're with Sarah. And I'm with Rory. I'm sorry." He nods but looks at me.
"Can I have one more kiss? Please?" I see the longing in his eyes and give in, kissing him with all the pent up emotion I have. As we pull away, he smiles at me. "Thank you. I still love you. And you love me?" I sigh but nod.
"Yes, I still love you."
'Cause nobody wants to go it on their own
And everyone wants to know they're not alone
There's somebody else that feels the same somewhere
There's gotta be somebody for me out there
Ethan POV:
I gotta tell Sarah that I kissed Benny and that my heart still belongs with him. Then break up with her, and win Benny back, even if it's the last thing I do. I take a deep breath and walk up towards her. She greets me with a sympathetic smile on her face.
"It's finally happening isn't it?" she says, raising her eyebrows at me. Now I'm just confused.
"What?"
"You've decided to try to win Benny back and are breaking up with me."
"Uh… yeah. How'd you know?"
"Ethan, I've spent enough time with you to know how you operate. You've always loved Benny. I understand."
"Thanks Sarah," I say, hugging her. She happily hugs me back and pushes me in his direction.
"Now go get your guy!"
Nobody wants to be the last one there
And everyone wants to feel like someone cares
Someone to love with my life in their hands
There has gotta be somebody for me, oh
Benny POV:
I was holding hands with Rory, content, when I began to feel guilty about last night. I gotta tell him.
"Hey babe, I gotta tell you something," I say, turning to him. He smiles at me and nods. "Ethan met me last night on my walk home from your house. And … we kissed. So … I cheated on you I guess."
"It's fine. I know you still love him. I'm not upset."
"Well I am. Because I'm really beginning to like you," I say, walking towards one of the random benches in our school hallway [A/N: Have ya'll noticed those in the show? They just appear out of nowhere it seems]. He sits next to me and takes my hand.
"I'm glad to hear that you like me, but your heart belongs to him. It always has."
"He's with Sarah. And I'm happy with you," I say, kissing him. Not a gentle kiss like all the ones we've had, but a serious, breathless (for me) kiss. I pull away and see him smiling at me.
"Wow," is all he says. I smile and tug his hand.
"Let's get to class."
'Cause nobody wants to be the last one there
And everyone wants to feel like someone cares
Someone to love with my life in their hands
There's gotta be somebody for me like that
Ethan POV:
Am I really going to be so selfish that I'd break-up Benny and Rory? Even when they're obviously happy? But he did tell me he loves me still. And kissed me. I hope Rory will forgive me someday. I see them walking together, hand-in-hand.
I'm a horrible person.
"Benny!" I call out to him, catching him by surprise. "I-I really need to talk to you. Please." I look at him, eyes wide, waiting, hoping. He looks at Rory, who nods.
"It's fine. I understand. You need to be with him," he says quietly, so I can barely hear it. Benny hugs him and kisses his forehead.
"You'll always have a special place in my heart now Rory. Thank you for everything," he says smiling at the blond boy before turning to me. Rory smiles then looks at me and glares.
"You better treat him well," he says, flashing his fangs quickly before walking off, leaving us alone together.
'Cause nobody wants to go it on their own
And everyone wants to know they're not alone
There's somebody else that feels the same somewhere
There's gotta be somebody for me out there
3rd Person POV:
Benny and Ethan stood awkwardly in the hallway, just looking at each other, until Benny finally speaks.
"What did you want to talk to me about?"
"I-I broke up with Sarah. Because, I love you. And we should be together. Not me and Sarah, or you and Rory. But me and you," Ethan says, watching different looks pass on Benny's face. First surprise, then happiness, then sadness, then shock.
"You really believe that? What happens if we do get back together and you go all ga-ga over Sarah again? I'd rather not have my heart broken again."
"I don't want anyone else but you. Please Benny. We belong together. There's one person out there for everyone, and you're mine." Benny looks at Ethan in surprise before hugging him tightly.
"I missed you."
"I missed you too." They share a look and a quick kiss before the final bell rings for class.
"We should go," Benny says, pulling away and offering his hand to Ethan, who took it happily.
"Benny, I love you."
"I love you too Ethan. Always have."
"Always will," Ethan finished for him, smiling at him. "We really do belong together."
"I hope so."
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Wow, this song/chapter was long! (maybe my lyrics website was messed up? Oh well!) Well, hope it turned out good :)
And I hope you all liked it. Hopefully I'll have new chapters of my current stories up soon. This was just an idea that spun out of control, just like the rest of my stories pretty much xD
Kinda think of this as a Valentine's Day story for you all :D
Happy Valentine's Day (or as a friend of mine calls it, Single Awareness Day xD) to all my readers.
-JustMe133
P.S.- So, listening to the song as I was reading this over again, I think I missed a verse... Oh well, it's long enough already! Deal with it xD I think it works fine without it personally.