Y'all be happy to hear that I have decided to CONTINUE THIS STORY. I actually have some ideas coming for it. I think ya'll will like it. I want to thank all the readers who kept hassling me to continue when I wanted to only make it a two-shot. Thank you all for the confidence boost! I needed it!
Updated: 04/20/2014
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Benny stared at his boyfriend, and then at Ethan. He felt his jaw slacken as he watched them converse at lunch.
Their mannerisms.
Their voices.
Their eating habits.
Their voices even.
They were so much alike; of course, he had seen some similiarities between them [who couldn't?], but this…
This was too much.
He watched them, unsure what to do now that he saw what everyone else had clearly seen before him.
Robbie was basically Ethan's twin.
How had he missed this?
Ethan looked up at him and smiled softly; Benny had to ignore the ache he felt at the familiar smile that he had longed to see directed at him. He didn't need those feelings returning. It wouldn't work out for either of them. He turned to Robbie, who smiled at him too.
Robbie liked him, and he liked him back. They worked well together.
But now that Ethan was back in the picture…
Everything was changing.
He could feel it, and if the look in both Ethan and Robbie's eyes was any indication, they did too.
…
Ethan was sitting in his room that night, trying to do some homework when his mom popped her head in.
"Ethan, Benny's here!" Ethan's head jerked up and he looked surprised.
"What?"
"Yeah. Want me to let him up?"
"Uh… sure."
"He hasn't been by in a while. Are you two over your little fight?"
"Mom." She laughed at his flushed face and left the room, only to be shortly replaced by Benny, who gave him a tight smile. "Benny. What's up?"
"Well… I thought… since we haven't hung out in a while… we could try it out?" Ethan smiled at the awkwardness that was all Benny and nodded.
"I'd like that. I got the new 'Hi-Death-Master-14'."
"Dude I've been wanting to get that for like ever now!"
"Well then shut up and lets play. I'll kick your ass."
"Bring it on Morgan!" Ethan chuckled and started the game, passing a controller to the taller teen.
Soon, they were battling fiercly, screaming insults at each other with joyful smiles.
"You asshole! I totally was going to kill that one!"
"Too bad dickweed, I got to it first!"
"You're a fucking cheater Morgan!"
"Only on the important things Weir!"
The two continued on this way until the blonde woman barged in with a loud yawn.
"Boys!" They paused the game and turned to her, both surprised to see her in her pajamas. "You two are so loud! Which I'm very pleased to hear, don't get me wrong, but it's getting late. Benny, you are of course welcome to stay the night if you'd like, but I'm going to bed so quiet down. Understand?"
"Yes ma'am," they said together, making her smile.
"It's good to see you two back together again. Benny, are you staying?" Benny looked at Ethan, who just shrugged.
"I guess."
"Okay then. I'll even cook you two breakfast in the morning. Goodnight boys."
"Night Mom." "Night Mrs. M." As she left the room, closing the door behind her, Ethan turned to Benny.
"She really must be happy to see you – she hates making breakfast on the weekends if she can avoid it." Benny chuckled and sat down his controller, standing up to stretch.
"This was fun. I missed this."
"I did too." They were silent as they stared at each other, Ethan sitting in his chair still while Benny stood, looming over him.
"Listen, E, about… everything that happened… I'm sorry." Ethan stood now and looked at Benny in only the way that he could.
"There's no reason to apologize. I shouldn't have done that to you either. I knew I was straight; it wasn't right for me to lead you on that way. Let's just… forget it happened." Benny smiled and nodded.
"Okay then… do you have clothes I can sleep in?" Ethan laughed and moved to his closet, pulling out familiar sleep-pants and a shirt for Benny. "You kept them?"
"I figured we'd become friends again someday. I am a Seer after all."
"Did you see me coming back into your life?" Ethan smiled and shook his head.
"No. But I knew you would."
"How'd you know that?"
"…I just hoped you missed me like I missed you." Benny smiled and took the clothes from him.
"I probably missed you way more than you missed me."
"Whatever," Ethan said with a laugh as he went to change. He didn't notice Benny watching him briefly before he turned away to change himself. Once they were settled in their respective spots, Ethan on the bed and Benny on the floor, they began to talk."
"So, how'd you like Robbie?" Benny asked as Ethan rose up onto one shoulder to look at him.
"Me and him are very similar people."
"Yeah… I didn't plan that." Ethan chuckled and smiled.
"Sure you didn't." Benny flushed and stood up.
"Okay, I admit it, at first… he reminded me so much of you. He still does. But I'm happy with him. Aren't you happy for me?" Ethan stood up so he could face Benny.
"Of course I am. You're my best friend B. Just because you stopped talking to me for six months doesn't change that. I want you to be happy. Whether its with him or with someone else. Just be happy. That's all I could ever want for you." Benny looked at him and surprised the shorter teen by pulling him into a hug.
"Thank you," he whispered into the dark hair, breathing in the scent that was all Ethan. Ethan smiled into his chest and pushed him away.
"You're welcome. Now, we should-" Benny never learned what they should do, because he had acted without thinking.
He had kissed Ethan.
Why did I do this? I'm so fucking stupid. This is what started all the trouble all those months ago. Why the fuck did I do this?! What the hell?!
Benny pulled away to see Ethan just staring at him, eyes blank as he tried to process what just happened.
"…Goodnight B," is all he finally said, giving Benny's chest an, what was supposed to be, affectionate pat before he climbed into bed, his back facing Benny. Benny lied down on the floor and let out a soft whisper.
"I'm sorry E."
"Go to sleep Benny."
"But Ethan-"
"We'll talk in the morning. Just… just go to sleep."
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Hmm… dammit Benny.
So, guess I'll see ya'll next time.
Thanks for reading!
-JustMe133
