It's Chapter 2! As usual, I don't own Ben 10! Enjoy!

Two weeks later…

Gwen was adjusting to life as a freshman at Stanford University. While her classes were moderately difficult (she still was maintaining a 3.5 average), the void in her heart from Kevin not being with her was on her mind. She was also finding it hard to make friends. Other than her roommate Jenny, she couldn't find anyone to talk to-even for a few minutes. But one day…

Gwen was sitting in the café, eating a small salad and bottled water. At another table, three guys were looking at her. One of the guys said, "Hey, look at the new piece. Redhead at 6 o'clock."

The other two turned and saw Gwen, who was studying Theory of Algebra. The second said, "Yeah. All we need is another of our "Welcome Freshman" parties, and she'll be all over us."

The leader of the trio said, "You'll get your turns. But I always go first. And let me go work my magic" He stood up and walked over to Gwen's table. Gwen looked up –and saw a brown haired, blue eyed, well- built student. She asked, "Can I help you?"

He said, "I couldn't help but notice. How someone so beautiful can be setting all by herself? Do you mind?"

"Not at all. I have been having some difficulty adjusting to college life. I miss my friends, my family…my boyfriend…"Gwen said, the last part silently.

"Well, I have a solution. My name is Dave, and I host parties at my frat house. The purpose is to help first-years meet other students in a casual setting and establish friendships. All on the up-and-up, of course." He finished.

"Really? A party would be good…but I have my studies…and classes…"Gwen said

Dave answered, "That doesn't mean you can't have a little fun. Make some new friends, get out of your dorm for a few hours. You don't have anything to lose."

Gwen thought, It just might be the best thing to get my mind off of Kevin."OK, I'll come. When and where?" Gwen replied.

Dave said, "Next Friday, 7:00 pm, at the Wagner House. I promise you'll have a great time!"

Gwen said, "Thanks, Dave. I've got to go, though. I've got a study period starting in 15 minutes at the Logan Tech Center."

Dave said, "Let me walk you there. I'd like to get to know you better, Miss?"

"Oh, sorry. It's Gwen. And your Dave?" Gwen said.

"That's right. And that's a lovely name you have, Gwen." Dave said, as they left the café. As they left, Dave flashed a thumbs-up sign, showing they had their prey. Now all that was left was to spring the trap…

In Bellwood…

"No, no, NO! it's a stupid idea!" Ben shouted to Kevin.

Kevin shouted back, "Maybe it is. But I can't take it. I miss her, Ben. When I wake up, when I go to bed…all I can think of is Gwen. And if you ain't gonna help me, then get outta my way!"

Julie came up to Ben, and pulled him back. "Come on, Ben. Kevin needs to do this. If it'll make him feel better…why should we stop him?" she said.

Ben looked at her, then at Kevin, "I don't agree with what you're doing, but I can't stop you. And since you plan on staying out there…good luck" Ben said. He held out his hand, which Kevin looked at. Kevin then grabbed Ben's hand and firmly shook it. "But promise me one thing." Ben said.

"What's that" Kevin said.

Ben then said, "That you'll take care of Gwen. And I'll promise you this-if you in any way hurt her, you'll wish for a Plumber to put you in the Null Void."

Kevin looked at Ben, and replied, "That's fair enough. I promise to take care of Gwen…and to never hurt her."

Kevin then hugged Julie, and Julie said, "Whatever Ben said, goes double for me."

"Right. I'll call you when get there." Kevin got into his car, and drove off. He was going out to California-because he needed the missing piece of his heart-a beautiful red-haired woman who was missing him as much as he was missing her.

At the Wagner House, Dave and his two buddies were discussing their recent and future 'conquests'-female first and second year students with whom they have had sex with. "Hey, Mikey-remember this little raven-haired doll." Jonny said.

Mikey answered, "Yeah, she sure was a lotta fun. What about Missy? That chick had better curves than a racetrack." All three laughed, and Dave then said, "This girl, Gwen, she's a real doll. I spent most of the day with her. We went back to the café for dinner, and she told me about her home in Bellwood."

Mikey asked, "Bellwho?"

Dave said, "Bellwood-a small podunk town in the middle of nothing. It's perfect-a small-town girl, far away from home, coming to one of our parties. Gonna be a lotta fun."

Mikey took his drink and held it up. Dave and Jonny followed suit. They tapped their drinks together, and said, "To fine freshman females- may Stanford never run out!"

As the three shared the cheer, they continued their planning for Friday night-when they would try to add Gwen to their conquests….

It was Thursday afternoon, and Kevin, having driven nearly 2000 miles in three days, decided to locate a hotel. He lucked out…there was a hotel only a few blocks from the school. He checked in, and decided that he would try to see Gwen tomorrow. I have come this far…and all for you Gwen…

Kevin's made a choice...but what Dave and his crew have in stroe for Gwen? Stay tuned!