reminisce | benny the jet rodriguez

5| evocation

Amara's pov

after school

"You walk slow." Benny groaned while turning every few seconds to check if i was behind him still.

After school we both decided on going to a well known diner in our city. DeNunez Diner. Also known as Kenny's dad's diner. It was our go to spot, especially after a long day at the sandlot or a baseball game on a Friday.

May i add that Benny and Kenny both work here as well. Part time obviously due to baseball.

"Sorry im just tired of walking." i try to pick up the pace.

That's when the idea popped into my head to jump on Benny's back.

"Hey!" we both were bursting into fits of laughter once we fell onto someone's grassy lawn.

"Im sorry." i laugh as i stare at the blue sky with my back against the ground.

"You couldn't give me a heads up?" He hovered over me with a small smile.

"Sorry. I just assumed you would." i grin up at him.

"Don't worry.. i turn 16 next week and i'll finally be able to use my dad's old car. No more walking for us." he finally stood up and extended his hand for me.

"Good." i jump up from the ground. "Hopefully you'll pass." i playfully tease him.

"I am a good driver thank you very much." he got all offended.

"Im just kidding." i didnt even realize i was holding his arm. "Better than Scotty thats for sure."

"Anyone is a better driver than Scotty. I'll never forget how he almost ran me over with his stepdad's car." he let out a soft chuckle.

"Since that day, his dad never let him drive again." we both started laughing about it.

We continued our little walk to the diner and barely arrived at 5:30 ish.

"What are you planning in getting?" he shot me a quick look before looking back at the menu.

"Hmmm the usual."

"Thats what i was thinking too." Benny agreed with me as he set his menu back on the table.

"You get a coke and I get a vanilla milkshake?" I small smile crept on my face as Benny nodded excitedly.

That was our routine. We both order 2 different drinks and share them both. We're both very indecisive about things like this.

"Welcome to DeNunez Diner! What can i get you guys?" The waitress perked up as she stared down at her notepad so she could write down our order.

"Can we get two of the Kenny burgers with no mustard and pickles? Also can you tell Chef Pat to not overcook them. He always forgets."Benny let out a cute laugh then finally looked up at her.

"Hey aren't you the girl who i took to the nurse?" His eyebrows knitted together as he just stared at her in pure confusion.

"Uh... yeah.." her face heated up as she avoided eye contact. I could tell she was nervous to be in his presence.

That didn't shock me, every girl acted like this around Benny.

"Are you okay?"

"Yeah dont worry. I went to get examined. My doctor said i was lucky i didn't get a concussion." She smiled at him then looked over at me.

"Anything else for you guys?"

"Yeah for the drinks can we get a coke and one vanilla milkshake." i smile at her as she nodded her head and scribbled that into her notepad.

"Coming right up." She muttered then she headed towards the kitchen, shortly before stopping to look back at Benny. "Thank you for taking me to the nurse. That probably wasn't on your list of things to do today." she bit  her lip nervously.

"No problem. I'm Benny by the way." Benny grinned happily at the waitress. "I guess we're coworkers now."

"Really? I didnt know anybody else my age was working here." her eyes brightened up. "I'm Florence by the way." she responded back before giving him a small wave before heading towards the kitchen.

"Look at you, Benjamin Franklin Rodriguez the hero." I say sarcastically.

"Im no hero." He shook his head and chuckled.

—sweeteasaint

Florence Garcia^