Finally a new chapter, I'm sorry for the long wait everyone. Just a note, I know a couple of you have requested Gwen be in this story. I do plan to use Gwen but in a minor way. This story will focus on Ben and Kevin and all other characters will only have minor roles. I'm sorry if this disappoints anyone, but to be honest I find Gwen very annoying.
Chapter 11
He was running as fast and as hard as he could thru the darkness, the ominous figures chasing him relentlessly, until they finally caught him, pinning him to the ground, restraining him as they ripped his clothes from his body, while he screamed in terror.
Ben screamed out as he bolted upright, cold sweat running down his shaking body. He quickly looked around, surveying his surroundings. The room was bright, light pouring in from the window. He calmed a bit, realizing it had only been a nightmare, he was safe, still in bed in what had basically become his new home. A moment later Kevin hurried thru the doorway after hearing the boy's screams, rushing over to the bed.
"What's wrong?" Kevin asked worriedly, staring at the teen intently.
Ben didn't reply, instead biting his lip and wrapping his arms around his still trembling body, trying to settle himself down. Kevin becoming more worried by the minute reached his hand up to stoke Ben's cheek, gaining his attention. He looked over to the older teen.
"You okay Benji?"
"Yes" Ben finally replied, but he didn't sound at all convincing. The two sat in silence until Ben moved suddenly wrapping his arms around Kevin's neck, the older teen returned the embrace, holding the boy tightly. The two were interrupted by the sound of a phone ringing. Kevin looked over to see his phone screaming at him, the two seperated and he grabbed his cell looking at the caller ID and sighing.
"Hello"
"Kevin, it's Gwen"
"What's up Gwen"
"Have you seen Ben lately, I can't reach him on his cell?"
Kevin looked down at the teen who gave him a nod.
"Yeah, hold on he's right here" Kevin handed the phone to Ben.
"Hi Gwen"
"Ben I've been calling your cell."
"Sorry I forgot to charge it."
"For almost a week, well anyway your parents have been trying to call you and since they couldn't get you they finally called me. Is everything okay Ben?"
Ben cringed at the question, he didn't want to lie to her, but he wasn't going to tell Gwen what had really happened either.
"Everything's fine Gwen."
"Okay well, I'll let your parents know while you charge your phone."
"Thanks Gwen, Bye." Ben hung up quickly before the girl could ask anymore questions and handed the phone back to its owner.
Ben sighed as he laid himself back down on the bed, pulling the blankets back around him as he closed his tired eyes.