I am really sorry about the delay, While I can I shall type and write my every wake moment.
If you have any good songs, or have a suggestion for a hunt you would like, pretty please let me know, after all this story is for you guys.
I do not own Supernatural (Claire and Ben) / Lyrics
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And life is a road and I want to keep going,
love is a river I wanna keep flowing,
life is a road now and forever wonderful journey
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When I opened my eyes, I was met with darkness.
I strained my eyes, not sure if I was even awake or if still asleep. The only confirmation I had that I was awake was that I was uncomfortable and there was a piercing white light in the corner of my eye.
Tentatively I stretched my legs, feeling the muscles pinch with disagreement and cramp up.
Biting my lip, I kept my groan to myself so I didn't alert any of the nurses… I just wanted to sneak out of here. I was close to tasting the familiar metallic taste when I slumped back against the rough pillow, the sheets making enough noise to wake up a dead man.
Speaking of which, where was Ben?
Glancing around, I could feel all the words I was going to yell at him swell in my throat for bringing me to a hospital but when my eyes fell on him, I couldn't wake him.
Not far away, the darkness his only blanket, Ben sat in a chair at an awkward angle. Eyes shut and mouth slightly open, I grinned slightly to myself. He had stayed with me. All he had to do was drop me off and go on his way, but no he was sleeping in a hospital chair beside me.
Why?
Leaning back, I dragged in a deep breath as I felt my head lighten slightly.
I could feel the drug they had given me was mostly gone and I attempted to sit up again. Steadily I did, my body not arguing with me and I sighed. Remaining still for a while, I debated whether or not to just get dressed and leave without alerting the nurses or Ben.
Any other time I would have, but today, tonight I should say, at that very moment, I couldn't.
Dark hair swept across his face and dark marks under his eyes proved to me that a hospital chair was not the most comfortable of resting places. Even in the dark, his tanned skin seemed to be lighter and glancing down at my arms there was no comparison.
I was like a glow stick.
Alright I'll say it, Ben was attractive, very much so. He looked like he should be a model or actor or something, not someone crawling around in the dark side of the world hunting for monsters and demons.
My mind drifted as I shuffled to the edge of the bed, shivering as my bare feet reached the cool air of the hospital room.
The shape shifter was dead, but did it still look like me? How was I going to explain that one if it did?
Dragging a hand down my face I eased myself to the floor, my balance almost perfect and limbs cooperating with my brain.
Ripping the IV drop from my arm, I tip toed across to the door, easing it open with only a slight click and peered through the gap.
It was late, minimal staff was stationed. Two were wondering up and down the hall, inspecting rooms while one sat at the reception area. Luckily, a back door was left un-guarded and I smiled.
Closing the door quietly, I moved to stand in front of Ben, still debating to leave him or to wake him. I chose the latter, after all, my bike was destroyed.
With a sad sigh at the thought, I pulled my knotted hair over one shoulder and with my other hand I shook Bens shoulder.
He stirred, mumbling something and then relaxed again.
Tightening my grip, I shook him a little rougher, whispering his name harshly. Again, he rumbled in his chest a warning and patted my hand away.
Unbelievable.
Frowning, I tightened my fist and hit him in the stomach.
Lurching forward Ben gasped, eyes unfocussed as he searched for the threat.
'The hell-'
He calmed when he saw me, my arms folded and eyebrow raised. His glare eased into something softer and I lowered my stance, offering a small smile in return as Ben rubbed his eyes.
'Good way to start the day…' he grumbled and I rolled my eyes.
'Come on, I'm getting out of here.'
Turning, I searched in the minimal light for my clothes, the air crisp and the floor beneath my naked feet was freezing. 'I can't believe you brought me to a hospital. A cup of coffee and a sleep in and I would have been fine…'
Throwing my hands up in the air, I gave up looking for my clothing, just ready to walk out the door when Ben cleared his throat quietly. Spinning around, I was going to demand him to follow when I saw a familiar pair of jeans, bra and some papers.
'You may want to sign these before you leave, and put these on because although it is a pretty sight, I don't think too many people will be comfortable with seeing your bare backside.'
A violent blush broke out across every inch of my skin and I looked down at the hospital garment they had dressed me in. Holding the back closed, I couldn't look Ben in the eye as I marched over and snatched my clothes.
'Bastard.'
'Brat.'
The heat in my cheeks faded slightly, replaced only with one of anger, my eyes frowning at him as he smiled down at me.
'Well turn around!' I hissed quietly, Ben chuckling as he folded his arms.
'Why? I've already seen it all.'
Slapping his chest, I forced him to face the wall as I quickly got re-dressed. I struggled to clip my bra on as my shoulder screamed but I got there in the end, tying my hair from my face. I couldn't see a mirror and I could only imagine how much of a wreck I looked right now.
'What are those papers?' I snapped, Ben turning around to hand them to me as he slipped back into his own jacket.
'Discharge papers. I knew you would want to get out of here asap.'
Taking the papers gently, I wiped my gritty eyes and then accepted the pen he handed me. He had a cocky grin on his face and I just mumbled my thanks as I signed the dotted line, leaving it on the crumpled sheets as I stepped into my shoes, shoving my socks into my pocket.
We stood there for a moment, I still too embarrassed to have Ben behind me and he was too busy smirking at me with that grin and those deep dark eyes…
Snap out of it, I hissed to myself, stepping aside and gesturing to him to lead the way.
'I hope you parked close.'
Sneaking to the door, we glanced outside to the light hall. My eyes stung at the difference in contrast but I would have to bear with it.
'Go,'
Ben practically shoved me out the door and I almost slid along the floor to the back door at the force of the shove, but I was too good. Gaining my feet I made a run for the door, opening it quickly and silently, waiting for Ben to follow.
He was still shielding himself with the door as a few nurses entered the room next door. Once they were gone, Ben dashed over towards me, shutting the door quietly behind him as we ran down the stairs. Our footsteps echoed around us and I smiled to myself as we reached the ground floor, the emergency exit not far away now.
Why we were running I had no idea. It was like we were children, trying to sneak away in the middle of the night from our parents.
It was just fun.
People like us needed some fun every now and then.
My body began to ache as we burst through the door, the alarm probably too old to go off and we both laughed.
Hunched over, I caught my breath before I stood up beside Ben, looking out over the dark car park. The rain was falling heavily and Ben gripped my shoulder gently, a questioning look on his face.
'I'm alright, just sore.'
He nodded after he scanned me quickly to make sure I wasn't lying. 'I'll get the car then.'
As he dashed out into the rain, I remained still, shivering despite my best efforts.
I honestly couldn't remember the last time someone cared for me as much as what Ben had in the past day or two.
It may not seem like a lot, but he had no reason to offer me his help; he could have dumped my sorry ass here and taken off but no, he remained by my side and was now pulling up in his car, running around to open the door for me.
'Why?'
Ben paused and looked at me, slightly confused as I held his gaze.
'Why what?'
'Why are you doing this? I have nothing to give to you in return.'
The rain was plastering his shirt to his chest, dark hair shaping his jaw and forehead as his eyes held mine with equal question.
'Do I need a reason? You need a lift and I can give it to you.'
He opened the door and encouraged me in. I would have held my ground until he gave me a proper answer but he looked like an abandoned puppy in the rain with that face and I leapt into the car, shaking off the rain from my hair as Ben got into the driver's seat, wasting no time as he shifted the gears and roared down the street.
We were half way to the motel, the rain still pounding on the car and the street lights casting their light in even intervals when I lifted my head off the window and looked at Ben.
This, was strangely comfortable. I could get use to this but I bit my tongue and blocked the thought. I could never allow that.
Ben noticed my discomfort and he glanced at me and the road frequently.
'Are you alright? Your shivering…'
'Fine.'
I hadn't meant to snap but Ben nodded, and I dropped my head back against the window, wishing we could hurry up and get to the hotel.
'The shifter?'
I asked so suddenly that Ben had to blink a few times before answering. He sucked on his bottom lip for a moment and I could sense that his answer was not going to be one that I would like.
'Gone. I couldn't find it anywhere an there have been no reports of anyone of your description, other than you checking into a hospital or anything.'
'Crap,' I moaned and sat up properly in the passenger's seat, 'I swear I had a clean shot.'
'Look, don't sweat about it, we will get it next time.'
He was pulling into the motel when I looked up at him, and remained that way until her parked the car and turned his pale eyes to me.
We? This was a one time thing, like a one night stand. Yes it was fun and delightful but never repeated or spoken of again for it could lead to something messy down the road.
'Night Ben,' I said quickly, opening the door, 'it was a real blast.'
I was half in the rain when a warm hand grabbed my arm, gently tugging me back into the car.
'Novak…'
I twisted around to stare at Ben, who snatched his hand back at my sharp glare.
'Sorry, but, what are you going to do now?'
I hadn't thought of that and all I wanted to do was snap at him that it was none of his business. But I didn't, I couldn't and I relaxed my glare and looked at the back seat, my gear sitting waiting for me to collect it. I had no idea where I was going next…Lance maybe?
I knew there was more than one way to get there, to get anywhere, but I could tell Ben was going to make me an offer that I knew in my mind I should turn down but in my gut something was screaming, begging for me to stay with him.
'What if I give you a lift to where ever you need to go and ugh… if we happen to do a few hunts along the way… its totally up to you though, I mean I'm not going to just tell you to come with me, I'm not a freak or anything but I was just saying we did an alright job last night, even if it did get away, you lost your bike and you got hurt and I saw you naked. It was only your back though! I Didn't stare or anything… wait but it wasn't like I didn't want to stare, I just… without your permission or-'
'Ben!' I yelled, silencing him from his rant. I could feel a blush dusting my face again and was thankful for the dim light, but as I looked at Ben, I could see his own cheeks burning a red. For someone like him, I never would have thought in a million years he would be the type to blush and get flustered but hey, don't judge people until you really get to know them right?
His face looked like that of a child awaiting judgement and I just gave him a nervous nod, even though my brain was sending messages all through my body to shake my head and leave. This was right, it had to be.
Most of my life I trusted my gut, it saved me in times where if I had followed my brain I would be dead a few times over.
Ben smiled, ear to ear and it only made me grin.
'Great, awesome. Welcome aboard. I guess we can leave when you're ready.'
I nodded my head again, gesturing to our rooms.
'I don't know about you but I'm cold and tired. In the morning?'
'Yeah, see you then.'
We both chuckled quietly, myself getting into my room first and leaning back on the door.
My grin was starting to hurt my cheeks; why the hell was I grinning? Why was I feeling so bubbly?
It wasn't like he asked me out or we were getting married or even if he did stare at my ass.
Heck I felt like a school girl who had her first kiss secretly behind the school gym shed.
Whatever the reason it felt as though was the first decision I had made right in my entire life. I couldn't help it, my entire being felt light, then again it could be the accident and the drug not out of my system. However, along with this feeling came with it a cold spot.
Whatever this new beginning was, it was for a reason.
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We were strangers, on a crazy adventure.
Never dreaming how our dreams would come true.
Now here we stand, unafraid of the future,
At the beginning with you
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