𝘢𝘭𝘸𝘢𝘺𝘴, 𝘧𝘰𝘳𝘦𝘷𝘦𝘳 (𝘣𝘹𝘣)

eighteen

a/n: sorry i've been gone i've been w family and stuff (:

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Benjamin sits up on Noah's couch. He fixes the sleeve of his jacket. "I should get going. Job interview tomorrow."

Noah sits up as well, pausing the television. "Okay. Well...Can I see your for lunch tomorrow after? I've got one more appointment before my surgery but I should be done by like twelve."

Benjamin smiles softly and nods his head. "Yeah. That sounds nice. I'll text you once my interview is over."

Noah smiles and grabs Benjamin's arm, stopping him from getting off the couch. He leans in and kisses him twice before pulling away, a grin on his face.

"God, I missed you."

Benjamin smiles and grabs Noah's hand. "Me too." He reaches to touch Noah's face, rubbing his thumb over his cheek. "I'll see you tomorrow."

"Alright." Noah leans in to kiss him. "See you tomorrow."

Benjamin smiles and stands up grabbing his bag. He goes to the front door, waving. "Bye."

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Benjamin smiles as he unlocks the front door. Gabi looks back from the couch, smiling. "Hey! Where were you? I bought some takeout."

Benjamin smiles and shuts the door, locking it behind himself. "Uh...I went to see Noah."

Gabi gasps and smiles. She turns back around and grabs the TV remote, pausing it. "What happened? You guys good?"

Benjamin nods and sets his key on the rack. "Uhmmm. Mhm."

Gabi furrows her brows and stands up from the couch. She puts her arms behind her back and smiles. "Mhm? What does that mean?"

Benjamin shakes his head as he starts blushing. "What? Nothing. It was...Nice. I had a good time and we had dinner together."

Gabi nods her head. "And...? Did you guys talk? Was it good? Did you...you know? Did you talk to him about what you needed to?"

"Yeah. We did." Benjamin goes into the fridge and grabs water from the fridge. He turns around and smiles. "We got back together."

"Oh my god! Seriously? What happened?"

Benjamin sits down at the island and shrugs. "We...We're talking about the separation and stuff. And he just...Kissed me and then asked me out again."

"Awe...Benjamiah is back!"

Benjamin raises his eyebrows. "Excuse me?"

"Or Boah. We still haven't decided."

"We?"

"Yeah...Me, Lucas...Tati, Jazmyne, and Elly."

"Wow...That's kinda funny." Benjamin takes a sip from his water bottle. "We're gonna go to lunch tomorrow.

"I'm so happy for you, Benny. I know how happy he makes you. I'm glad."

Benjamin smiles. "Yeah me too. I missed him so much."

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Benjamin sits in his car, his phone pressed against his ear as he rang Noah's number for the second time.

He had just finished his interview and was told Noah was finished with his doctor's appointment.

Benjamin groans as the phone doesn't pick up. He removes it from his ear and sets it down in his lap. He grabs the steering wheel in his hand and taps his thumbs against it.

He sighs and grabs his phone, calling one more time.

Noah picks up, yawning loudly. "Mm, hey baby."

Benjamin smiles and sits back. "Hey. Where are you?"

Noah clears his throat. "Jus' at home." Noah slurs his words and Benjamin can tell that he's drunk.

Benjamin sighs. "Are you drunk? What happened to your appointment?"

Noah shrugs his shoulders. "Was fine."

Benjamin shakes his head and starts his car. "I'm gonna go pick up some food and swing by your place, okay?"

"What? Thought we are goin' out?"

"Not anymore. You're in no place to be out in public. I'll be there in twenty, okay?"

"M'kay, babe."

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Benjamin walks into Noah's apartment, seeing him get off the couch and walk over to him. "Hey, baby."

Noah leans down and plants a few kisses on Benjamin's face. "I missed you."

Benjamin smiles and pushes him off. "Hi."

Noah follows him into the living room. Benjamin sets the bag of takeout down on the coffee table. Noah takes a seat next to him and frowns. "What's the matter?"

Benjamin shakes his head. "Nothing. I'm fine. Uh, how'd your appointment go?" He begins taking food out of the bags.

Noah sits back and shrugs. "Mm. Fine. Just a consoltion."

Benjamin looks back at him. "Consultation?"

"Yeah, that. Where they tell you information and stuff. My surgery is on Friday. You gonna be there?"

"Mhm. I'll just sleep over Thursday and take you."

"Mm. Sounds fun." Noah leans over and kisses Benjamin on the cheek before leaning back on the couch.

Benjamin takes a bite into his food before looking over at Noah. "Sit up and eat. I didn't buy all this food just for me."

Noah groans and sits up. He grabs a box of fried rice and sits back against the couch. "So...Are you mad at me?"

Benjamin pushes his hair back with his hand. "Why would I be mad at you?"

Noah points to the bottle of tequila sitting on the coffee table. Benjamin sighs and shakes his head. "No, I'm not mad. I just wish you weren't drinking like this."

Noah nods his head, moving his food around. "I know."

Benjamin frowns and sets his food down. He scoots closer to Noah and kisses him once. "How about we make a deal?"

"What?"

"Whenever you get the feeling that you have to drink, you call me. I'll stay on the phone with you as long as you need."

Noah shrugs. "Wouldn't that mean I'm depending on you to stay sober?"

"Baby steps, Noah. If you quit cold turkey you could react to it badly. This would just be the first step."

Noah sighs and nods his head. "M'kay. I'll try."

Benjamin smiles. "Good." He grabs his food before sitting back again, "So. What movie are we gonna watch today?"

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Benjamin unlocks the door to his and Gabi's apartment. He immediately drops his keys and covers his eyes. "Oh my god, I'm sorry."

Alexis, Gabi's girlfriend sits up on the couch and fixes her shirt before helping Gabi.

Gabi blushes and sits up as well. "Benny-...I-I thought you were out with Noah?"

Benjamin nods his head, his eyes still covered. "Yeah...At like...Lunchtime, Gabs it's like three."

Gabi stands up from the couch and chuckles. "We're...Uhm, good now."

Benjamin removes his hands and reaches down to grab his keys. "I didn't really see...Anything, by the way. Just didn't wanna intrude."

Alexis smiles and nods looking down at Gabi. Gabi smiles back and turns to Benjamin. "Oh! How'd the interview go?"

Benjamin sits down at the island. "Good, I think? The guy was really cool and I'm pretty sure I got the job."

"That's great. I knew he'd like you."

Benjamin nods and stands back up. "Mhm...Well, I'll let you two get back to it but uh, heads up Gabi, you have a bedroom."

Gabi laughs and rolls her eyes. "You weren't supposed to be home yet."

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