The sweet spring breeze danced through my hair, cooling my body down. The soft scent of Cherry Blossoms filled the air. Cool air emitted from the large tree I sat under, its shade keeping the rays of the sun off my body. Chikorita sat next to me, looking up at the sky. Ben's head lay across my lap. I looked down at him smiling. What a goofball. He just fell asleep. It's been about a month since the incident. They fixed the stable, all of the Pokemon were placed back in their original stalls. I've pretty much recovered but I still get nightmares some nights. It's unbelievable how close Ben and I have gotten. He is always by my side. I was finally able to remember everything he said to me while I was in the nurse's office. He told me about everything he went through as a child after I was taken away. Once I recalled that specific conversation, I just hugged him. We didn't need to say anything, he knew I understood what he went through.
He stirred slightly, turning his head to face me, his hand resting on my upper thigh. A blush crept to my cheeks but I didn't move his hand away. Instead, I ran my fingers through his soft brown locks of hair that defied gravity on their own. The corner of his lips tugged upwards slightly. "I don't know Chikorita." I said softly. She looked to me confused. "There is something about him. I think I might feel something towards him." She gave me a suspicious look. "Okay, okay. Those feelings have always been there but now I know that they are real. I know I definitely have strong feelings for him. I just don't want to get hurt." I said softly, leaning my head against the tree's base. An intriguing scent wafted past me. I kept my hand rested in Ben's hair, feeling myself begin to fall asleep.
"Come on! Bring the hoses!" Who's voices are those? It's getting so hard to breathe. All of this smoke. It's burning my eyes. "Check the rooms!" The door burst open, steaming hot air burning my skin. Muscular arms wrapped around my small body, lifting me up along with Chikorita. He placed me down outside, running back into the house. Hoses sprayed water at my house, trying to put down the fire. Someone turned to me, shooting me full force with the water.
My eyes sprung open. I breathed in water accidentally. What the hell just happened? Why am I under water? I can't swim to save my life! I hardly have any air supply. Frantically, I looked around the water. A Goldeen swam to me. I latched onto her and she pulled me to the surface. I gasped for air, coughing heavily. I looked towards the land. Jack and his friends stood in front of a dripping wet Ben. So they threw him in here, too? Goldeen assisted me and swam me all the way to the bank. I hauled myself onto the grass, out of the lake. My lungs burned, causing me to cough hoarsely. Ben turned and looked at me, worry etched on his face. I coughed up more water, near throwing up.
Jack and his friends began to gang up on Ben, circling around him like wild animals. My mind raced. 'Keep him safe.' That's all that matters. I stuck my head underwater, looking for Pokemon. Someone grabbed my shirt, pulling me away from the water. I struggled frantically, trying to break their grip. "You two are going to get it now!" Jack laughed.
"Now!" I cried out, flinging my arm to the side, pointing at the guys around Ben. There was a slight pause, everyone looking at me suspiciously. I looked towards the lake, ducking just before a Staryu spun into the guy holding me. He was knocked backwards, tumbling into a tree. The Staryu used Rapid Spin, knocking all of Jack's friends down that stood around Ben. A Golduck jumped up from the lake, using Zen Headbutt on the fallen idiots. They all ran away, tails between their legs. Jack was furious. He charged Ben. "Hydro Pump!" I gasped. Golduck released two forceful shots of water at Jack, sending him flying back. He looked at me with an evil look before running off. I collapsed to my knees, breathing deeply. Staryu and Golduck came to me. "Good work guys. Thanks so much." I praised, petting both of them. The two jumped back into the lake cheerfully.
My stomach churned. Before I could stop it, I ran behind a tree, letting the bile out. My body shook and shivered. Chikorita ran to me. "Chika! Chika, Chika chika!" She called frantically. I coughed up the last of the lake water, wiping my mouth with the back of my wrist.
"S'okay, Chikorita. I'm fine." I whispered. She nodded, nuzzling her head against my leg. I stood up shakily, looking to Ben. He was sitting down, holding his abdomen. I walked to him, sitting down next to him. "You okay? How did we not wake up?"
He looked at me with a sad smile. "Yea they only got one good hit in. I think they used sleep powder. But, Sums?" He looked at me intently. "How the hell did you do that?" I tilted my head slightly. Do what? "That Staryu and Golduck. What was all that about. You don't even have your styler. How could you befriend them without it?"
How did I do it? I was just worried about saving Ben that I paid no attention as to how I communicated with them. "I'm not exactly sure. It was a rush. All that matters is that you're safe, right?" He nodded slightly.
"Any idea where everyone is?" Ben asked. I looked around the empty lobby. I shrugged my shoulders, walking to the girls' dorm room. Ben walked in right behind me. I sighed, grabbing a towel. I flipped my head over, drying my soaking wet hair with the small towel. Ben sat on my bed, in his wet clothes.
I growled at him. "Off my bed!" He shook his head, a devilish smirk on his face. I spun the towel in my hand, about to smack Ben with it. He laughed. "It looks like you're holding a whip. Real sexy. And kinky. I didn't know you could be kinky." He grinned. I lashed the towel against his shoulder, earning an 'Ouch!' We both laughed. "Sit on the floor and I'll dry your hair." I instructed. He slid off my bed, sitting in between my legs while I sat on the bed. I dried his hair, them brushed out the tangles. The entire time, he complained about the pain. "Don't be such a cry baby!" I laughed. Finally, I styled his hair in its usual spike. "There! Now you look like you usual adorable self again!" I did not just say that.. Heat rushed to my cheeks and I turned my head tot he side, looking at the other end of my bed.
Ben took hold of my hand, playing with my fingers. "Hows about we drag that television set in here and just relax?" He asked, using his other hand to lightly touch my chin, making me look a him. I smiled softly, nodding my head. We drug the television set and its stand in front of my bed. Ben hooked up all the wires, giving the machine power. "We are all set. I'm going to go hop into something more comfortable and I'll meet you back here." He walked to the door.
"Knock before you come in!" I called as he closed the door. Quickly, I threw on some new panties and light blue pajama shorts. Next, I strapped a bra on and put on a white spaghetti strap. Just as I pulled the shirt down my body, Ben burst through the door. I crossed my arms, angrily looking at him. "I told you to knock!"
He walked over to me, placing his hands on my hips. He leaned to my ear. "You look great." My face turned beet red.
I walked to my bed, sitting down and leaning against the wall. "Don't be a perv." I demanded, crossing my legs to get comfortable. He laughed, taking a seat next to me, spreading his legs out. He wore dark green flannel night pants and a black men's tank top. He looks really cute. Like always. Ah! Stop it! Don't think like that. I flipped on the baseball channel. "Mmm." Jayson Werth stepped up to the plate, ready to bat. "He was sent from the gods." I swooned. Ben scoffed loudly, crossing his arms and pouting.
"Ohh please. He is all talk and no game. Look, he is probably going to take a perfectly good strike right down the middle." Ben predicted. As he said, Werth did just that. "Ha, told you." Ben said triumphantly. Just wait for it.. Werth bombs a home run deep into the center field seats.
I smirked at Ben, raising my eyebrow. He scoffed again. "Why the pouty eyes? Ben, am I sensing some jealousy?" I laughed.
"Jealous? Jealous of what? That you like him? Please, that's nothing to be jealous of." He said coldly. My smile vanished immediately. I wan only kidding.. Am I really just that terrible? I knew this was going to happen. I never should have let myself fall for him. It was stupid of me to believe he could like me back. Tears collected in the corner of my eyes.
I moved to the edge of the bed, standing up. "I have to go to the bathroom." I rushed, my voice shaky. Once the door to the room was closed, I covered my face, trying not to cry. I'm such an idiot. Why did I think Ben would ever go for someone like me. 'That's nothing to be jealous of.' How could he say something like that? I didn't do anything wrong to him.. right? Wow, this sucks. Just don't cry. Please try to be strong, Summer. He is just a guy. It isn't the end of the world if-
"Summer?" Ben opened the door. I spun to face the wall, not wanting to look at him. My hands covered my mouth and I tried to nonchalantly wipe a few stray tears away. "Listen," He placed his hand on my shoulder, causing me to flinch. "I didn't mean it. I don't even know why I said it." He reasoned quietly.
I walked past him. "I don't know what you're talking about." I said going back into the room, putting on a light blue sweatshirt, throwing the hood over my head. I walked and sat back on the bed in my previous position, trying to concentrate on the game.
Ben scoffed at the doorway. "Don't do that." I shrugged my shoulders. "Don't shut me out." He ordered, crawling over to me on the bed. Heat rushed to my cheeks as he leaned closer to me. "I'm sorry. I didn't mean what I said. You are someone to be jealous of. You're smart, funny, talented, athletic, beaut-.." He grew pink in the cheeks, turning his head to the side. I reached my lips up to his cheeks, resting them gently on the soft skin. What did I just do..? I blushed furiously, lowering my head, somewhat ashamed. Ben's hand went to my hip.
Before I knew it, he lowered me down slightly. I looked up at him, feeling like my stomach was about to explode. He leaned down, his eyes closing. Without a second thought, I raised my head. Our lips just centimeters apart. A loud thunder crash scared the living hell out of both of us. Ben let go of me and I fell to my back against the bed. He hit his head on the wall. Ben looked at he rain splattered window panel. He shook his head sadly, looking down at me. A small smile formed on our faces before we broke into laughter. "Of course." I said sadly, sitting back upwards. Ben moved right next to me, our shoulders up against each other.
We sat like that for a while. Soon, my head rested on Ben's shoulder. I could feel him snake his hand up to my thigh, drawing circles on the flesh with his thumb. I just pretended I didn't notice. With time, I was dead asleep.
I woke up groggily. I tried moving but my arm was caught on something. I opened my eyes. Ben's shoulder blades were right in front of me. I glanced up, seeing my arm dangled over his waist, with his arm keeping it secure. Our legs were tangled together, my body pressed up against his. What time is it? Is anyone back yet?
Ben began rolling towards the edge of the bed, pulling me with him. "Ben! Wake up!" I gasped.
"Wha?" He rolled off the side, taking me with him. We landed on the wooden floor with a thump, me on top of him. We looked at each other for a few seconds, breaking into laughter. "I can officially say that was the first time I've ever fallen off a bed." He laughed.
I got up, helping him to his feet. "Same with me, and I wasn't even asleep." I looked around the room, then stuck my head out the door. Everyone is still gone. Where the hell did everyone go? "Did anyone bring up like a field trip or something? No one is here." I stated, walking back over to Ben.
"What's wrong? Afraid of some alone time?" He winked.
"With a perv like you, yes." I smiled sweetly. Ben laughed, sitting on the edge of my bed. He had a slight frown on his face. He twiddled his thumbs on his lap. Curious as to what is wrong, I took a seat next to him, resting my head on his shoulder. "What is it?" I asked quietly.
He smiled slightly, shaking his head. "I just don't get you, Sums. I was so terrible to you. More than anyone I had ever met. Yet, you didn't give up on me. You helped me see the better person in myself. Why did you do it?"
Why did I do it? "I'll admit, I wasn't exactly fond of you when we first met. But.. you reminded me of my childhood for some reason and I couldn't figure it out. Once I found out we were best friends as children, I didn't want to lose you. You're the only thing I have left. And if getting hit by a few Pokemon attacks was what it took to get through to you, I was willing to do it." I said quietly, my eyes gazing at the wooden floor boards. His arm made its way around my waist, gripping my hip tightly. With his other hand, he held mine, smiling against my head.
"You are the absolute best. You know that, right?" He whispered. Slowly, I raised my head up, kissing him on the cheek.
"Thank you, Ben."
Alrighty. Kind of just a relaxed chapter. Hopefully yall still enjoyed regardless. Till next time. -A
