Author's Note:

So, since we've already had the fluff and the lemon on the earlier chapters. I thought that it was about time for us to finally see what their family and Kevin would do once... excuse my term.. (The shit hits the fan) This is the start of the revelation and the struggle of our two love birds.. Hope you like this chapter.. ^^

Disclaimer: I DO NOT own Ben 10

Chapter 9 – When Truth Comes to Light

Ben and Gwen sat comfortably on the living room couch as they watched a movie Gwen had chosen. It had already been two days since their parents had left and they had done nothing during that period but spend the whole time together.

Gwen snuggled closer to Ben as the movie they were watching was slowly reaching its romantic climax. Ben smiled while he looked at her face as she intently watched the movie. Gently he moved her closer as he saw the protagonist of the movie pull his love interest in an embrace as he attempted to kiss her. He had the same plan in mind and he was looking to kiss Gwen at the same time.

Ben cupped Gwen's face with one hand as he tried to turn her head to face him but she was too absorbed in what she was watching that she didn't catch on what he was trying to do. A loud gasp escaped her lips as the protagonist and his love interest finally joined in a very passionate kiss.

"Aww..." Gwen cooed at the scene before looking at Ben to ask why he was trying to catch her attention earlier.

When she turned to look, Ben was pouting while watching the movie. She was confused by his sudden change of mood because he was the exact opposite earlier when the film had just started. Trying to see if she can change his mood for the better, she slowly squirmed herself closer to him and then afterwards cupped his face with both hands.

"What's troubling you?" Gwen asked as she moved to kiss him. Ben remained silent while Gwen continued to give quick pecks on his lips. After a good number of kisses, a smile slowly started to appear on his face making Gwen move back with an eyebrow raised.

"What's the deal Benjamin Tennyson?" She asked while she crossed her arms over her chest. Ben could only smile sheepishly in reply as the fear of saying something wrong in this situation could mean a lot of hurt.

"Well, I was trying to kiss you earlier while the protagonist was kissing his love but you wouldn't give me the time of day." Ben explained while he pretended to be hurt. Gwen gasped as she found out that that was the reason he was trying to get her attention. "I'll forgive you for now since you kissed me all better." Ben added jokingly making the redhead's eyebrow raise higher than it already was.

"Why you smart ass." Gwen said as she started to tickle Ben. He was caught off guard by the assault that was why Gwen was able to push him down on his back. A loud thud was heard as he slipped on the side of the couch, making him land flat on his back with Gwen straddling on top of him.

"I give up." Ben said as he tried to stop her from tickling him. She thought about it for a minute and then decided that he had been punished enough. Unknown to her , Ben had an evil scheme up his sleeve in retaliation to her tickling.

As soon as Gwen stopped what she was doing, Ben quickly changed their position and then started his assault as he tickled her back for what she did. Gwen squirmed as she laughed hard underneath Ben. He was definitely at an advantage as during the two days they were together, he was already able to memorize every ticklish spot she had.

"I give up! I give up!" Gwen screamed in between breaths. Ben stopped and looked down on the woman he loves while enjoying the work he had done. She was all flustered and her hair was a complete mess but she was still the prettiest woman he had ever seen.

"Say that you love me." Ben teased as he showed her his hands ready to continue their assault. Gwen tried to catch her breath first before speaking once more.

"I love you Benjamin Tennyson." She said as she slowly got up in a sitting position. Ben smiled at what she had said and then took her lips with a passionate kiss. The two were lost at the moment as neither of them shown any sign of letting go.

"Ehem"

Ben and Gwen's head quickly turned to look at the direction from where the sound came from, and there they found Natalie standing with her hand in her hip. They couldn't move from their spot as the realization that Natalie could have been standing there all the time watching what they were doing struck them.

"Mom" "Aunt Natalie" Gwen and Ben said in unison. The older woman said nothing but instead did a once over of their position. The two looked at each other before jumping back to move away.

"I don't know what's been happening but someone needs to start telling me what's going on." She said in an authoritative voice. Gwen stood up and guided her mother to follow her into the living room. Gwen wanted to talk to her privately first before she talked with her and Ben so she asked if they could talk as mother and daughter first. Natalie nodded in agreement and then told Ben that his parents and her husband were at their house. She instructed them to be quiet for now and not say anything to them until she had talked with him.

"Bye Gwen." Ben said as he turned to leave. Gwen wanted to reach for him and stop him from leaving her but she knew that it was much more important now that she speak with her mother.

"Goodbye Ben." Gwen whispered as he disappeared behind the front door. Natalie saw the sadness in her daughter's eyes and she could tell that there was fear in them as well. Gwen slowly faced her and held her hands before she started their love story, a story she hoped would reach out to her mother and break down the wall that said that their love was forbidden.

Mother and daughter held each other's hand while they talked about their current predicament. Natalie asked her question and voiced her ideas while Gwen answered her headstrong and reasoned with every attack that she did.

Ben couldn't help but think about what was happening inside the house. He knew that his Aunt Natalie was very loving and open with Gwen but is the revelation of their relationship too much for her or will she side with them when the time comes.

He could only look up to the sky in silent prayer as he sighed at the things that were happening and the things that were to come. Slowly he got into his car and sped away, driving towards the direction of his home but leaving his mind and heart with Gwen.