Chapter 21: Summer vacation is here again!
It was just another last day of school for Ben as he eyed the clock with anticipation of having another summer with his grandfather and his secret lover as the clock said 2:58.
"Great, only two more minutes." Ben said trying to hide in his anxiety of no school til the fall, even though he wasn't the best student when it came to school let alone math; he seemed to get through of it no matter how bad it seemed for him. He had done enough for himself to pass on to the next grade but he chuckled a smile when he thought of Gwen.
'Knowing her, she's already in the next grade guaranteed.' He thought to himself.
Suddenly the bell ringed, his class cheered with excitement as Ben simply grabbed his things and blended into the crowd. He didn't want to overdo the excitement so he got lost in it as the hallway seemed to be too small for him as he was being squeezed struggling to get through.
'Great, pressured into the middle.' Ben thought to himself as he continued trying to get through to the exit, as he struggled it appeared he was slowing getting himself out but it was a hassle but he managed to get through, once out he looked around as kids were going to buses and rides running amok until a voice is heard that has Ben's attention.
"Ben! Over here!" Ben looked to where the voice was coming from, he sees his grandfather motioning him to come on over as he stood outside his RV. Ben smiled immediately and ran over to his grandfather as the two embrace one another.
"Hey Grandpa, bored again?" Ben asked in an joking manner, Grandpa Max however could only laugh at his grandson's humor. "Nope, but you're traveling with me this summer again."
"Sounds great, let's get Gwen then." Ben says anxiously.
"Good, but you're forgetting something." Max says to him, now this has Ben confused as he looked at him wondering what he could have forgotten.
"You're forgetting to ask your parents and you're bags." Max tells him seeing how confused Ben really was as he looked at him.
"Well then, let's get started then." Ben said as he goes inside the RV, he noticed that it has changed a bit since he seen it last. It has new couch and it has been updated with some new technology as everything was updated but the outside appearance hasn't changed much at all as it stayed the same.
"Been working on the Rustbucket again?" Ben asked noticing that the furniture was new as he took in his surroundings, surely nothing much changed but other than the furniture noting how old fashioned Grandpa Max was.
"Uh-huh, since we came close way too many times for my liking I thought it would be best if I had updated the Rustbucket while you two were in school. I must admit it was a hassle but worth it."
Ben raised an eyebrow at this but smiled at this knowing Max had nothing much to do around the summer but never forced the issue.
"Knowing Gwen, she's already passed her exams and getting ready for us." Ben points out as Max already nodded at this as he continued driving towards Gwen's house as Ben takes a seat and pictures of all the adventures the two could have while enjoying the summer vacation but in the meantime Gwen is preparing for Grandpa Max's arrival as she packs her usual along with some new ones as well. Since she last saw Ben and her Grandfather Max her longer has gotten a silkier feeling to it but stayed the same length as she waits for the Rustbucket to arrive.
'Another summer with Grandpa and Ben, I wonder how much Ben changed since I seen him last.' Gwen thought as she pictures Ben a year later. 'Maybe he's starting to get taller or maybe his hair is starting to grow, who knows.' A sudden loud horn snaps her out of her thoughts as she looks up and sees the Rustbucket.
"Grandpa! Ben!" Gwen says excitedly running to the both of them and gave them both a loving hug as it seemed her grip has gotten stronger since she last saw them.
"How you been?" Ben asked while the two of them began taking a mental picture of one another as they looked at one another.
"I've been fine as usual, it seems Ben here has managed without me." Gwen says making a note while sliding in a insult at him if he would have gotten the picture.
"Well I have-" Ben stops as he listened to Gwen's last comment. "Are you saying I couldn't make it one school year without you? I have before." Ben shot back as Gwen smiled smugly at him knowing even though they were together some things would never change between them.
Grandpa Max only smiled and shook his head as he drove on the open road knowing of their antics and the possibility of another great summer.
End of chapter 21
A/N: I know it's been too long, but it's not easy to keep going when you have to juggle family and school when it's 50/50. I'm going to keep working at this for everyone that likes this story.
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