Chapter 2: Hero

Annastia Pov

I put the blouse back on and then walked downstairs. I heard a movie playing and I headed toward the living room.

"Oh dang it!" I heard Jane complain, and the DVD player opening. I heard Benny laugh.

"Well aside from Dusk 5 what do you want to watch?" I entered the room and watched the two of them.

"Oh I know!" She sprinted from the room past me, and she said "Hi, Annie!"

Benny turned to see me and immediately tried to smooth his hair down. I sat on the couch, the opposite side of him. "How do you like your room?"

"Honestly, it smells like a Febreeze went in there to die." I answered and he started to laugh. I liked the sound of it, it sounded happy.

"Well it's better than dirty socks and gym shorts." He replied and it was my turn to attempt a laugh. I guess it was convincing because he seemed to like it. "So would you mind if I asked you a few questions?"

"Just as long as I get ask you a few." I replied and he smiled.

"So what would rather be called, Annie or Anna?" He smirked and I replied with one to match.

"Neither, I like Stia best." I answered and his look of skepticism broke my jibe. "No, I like Annie."

"Ok, what's your last name?" He scooted toward me, rather unnoticeably but I could see his suggestive movements.

"Morgan?" I asked him as if it was obvious.

"How old are you?" This time I scooted toward him.

"16, 17 in a week." I answered. The gap between us was getting smaller.

"How do you think, pictures or number?"

I was taken aback by this question. "This is getting a little deep for a game of 20 questions isn't it? And if you really want to know I think in pictures." This was a lie, I really don't think I kind of know.

"One last one. How can you be flirting with me when your family just…" He trailed off and shock passed through me.

"Thanks for bringing it up." I answered and I sat as far away from his as I possibly could.

He knew that he went down the wrong path and kept silent. Even though the comment didn't hurt me because I had no connection to the people who died, it would be what Annastia would do.

"I'm sorry, I'm a jerk." He said timidly and I nodded, agreeing with the statement.

"What about Sleeping Beauty?" Jane called while running down the stairs, holding out the VHR tape. Benny nodded and he put the tape in the T.V.

We had to rewind it so Jane went to go get some goodies from the kitchen, leaving Benny and I alone.

"Can we start over?" I asked and I looked over at him. "Because that is not how I imagined our first conversation."

"Me neither, I kind of imagined it was a whole lot of kissing…" He trailed off as I started to laugh.

"Forgetting the last comment, it is my turn to ask the questions." He smirked and started to make a remark but then shut his mouth.

"What is your favorite color?" He answered without skipping a beat.

"Navy Blue." I inched toward him, and this began our game again.

"Favorite food?" His hand was inches away from mine.

"I would have to say, uh, the angel hair spaghetti at Mario's down the road."

"Favorite type of music?" We were inches away at this point, his breath tickled my face.

"Alternative/ punk rock. And I am guessing that you are going to ask what my favorite song is right now… Bittersweet by Panic! At the Disco." I took a deep breath and his scent filled me. He smelled like Old Spice (A/N because it has the best commercials) and peppermint. "What is yours?" He asked, his lips inches away from mine.

"I like Classical and my favorite song is Habanera." I answered and he raised an eyebrow at me but didn't say anything. "One last question. Why do I already have strong feelings for you?" My lips inched forward and so did his.

"Hey guys the movies done rewinding." Jane pointed out and Benny and I pulled away from each other. We both cleared our throats as if doing that would help erase what just happened.

What are you doing? You almost kissed a human. What is wrong with you? I tried to gather my feelings and my thoughts and I scooted away from Benny a little at a time, trying to get my mind a safe distance from him. But his hand brushed against mine and sat still with shock. Jane decided to sit to my left and fell asleep when the opening credits took too long. She had her head propped against my arm and her legs on the arm of the couch. When Benny noticed that she was asleep he carried her upstairs to her room.

He came back downstairs and sat next to me. As the movie went on, I felt the stare of someone looking at me. I glanced to my right and saw that Benny was looking right at me.

"An answer to your question is a question. Why do I have such strong feelings for you already?"

"I don't know." I answered and he smiled.

"Don't you think we are taking this really fast? We almost had our first kiss just a moment ago and we both have basically already said I love you. Why is this going by so fast? Only half an hour ago I first met you." He whispered, moving back a couple of inches as if to let his head clear. He turned off the movie and then the cable T.V. switched back on. Romeo and Juliet with Leonardo Decaprio and Clare Danes was playing, how fitting.

"Well it isn't as bad as they had it. They were kissing just moments after they saw each other." I pointed out and Benny laughed.

"You know Ethan is going to hate me if I kiss you right now." He said and I nodded. "But I really want to kiss you."

"Ok let's make a deal. We will start out as friends and if we can't take it anymore we can start dating." I suggested and he looked at me skeptically.

"Can I kiss you to seal the deal?" He raise one eyebrow and I nodded, it was as if my head had a mind of it's own.

He inched toward me and placed a hand on the back of my neck. He slowly moved me closer and soon I was practically sitting in his lap. His lips sat awaiting me and I came so close to just grabbing his face in my hands and jamming his face onto mine. But I waited patiently.

Just as his lips brushed mine, a thunderstorm erupted out of nowhere. I groaned as I sat back and he released me. Three booms bombarded my ears.

"I'm sorry I have to go upstairs now. But I have one more question? Will you be my hero?" I asked and he looked hurt as I left the couch. I stood and he stood with me. He held my hand but released. He seemed to think about what I wanted for a moment.

"Yes and the deal starts now." He planted a kiss on my cheek and I was left dizzy. He sat back on the couch and I trudged upstairs. I went to my room and saw a familiar angel sitting on my bed.

"What does the Lord Oh, Mighty like me to know?" I asked after kneeling.

"The Lord Oh, Mighty would like to inform you that the boy downstairs is your partner. He suggests staying close to him because he may come in handy." I bowed again as the Angel disappeared and then I sat down on my bed.

Benny my partner. No, I thought Angels could partner with Angels. What can this mean?

A/N Alright so yes that is all I have right now. Benny and Annie partners, I wonder what's going to happen next? Maybe that's why they are so attracted to each other but it can't be true because Benny is human and she is an Angel, or so she thinks. P.S. I really like writing this so keep reading.