𝘢𝘭𝘸𝘢𝘺𝘴, 𝘧𝘰𝘳𝘦𝘷𝘦𝘳 (𝘣𝘹𝘣)

twenty

Benjamin parks the car and looks down at his outfit. He sighs and glances over at Noah. "Is this okay? You think these pants are too tight?"

"Benjamin. You're in jeans and a hoodie."

"I know but...My hoodie is kind of small, it doesn't even go past my waist and...These jeans are high-waisted."

Noah sits up in his seat and reaches down to grab Benjamin's thigh. "Hey, are you alright? We can skip, go back home."

"No...I'm okay. I just...Haven't seen him in so long and I'm just kind of nervous."

"Okay, well, I think you look fine."

Benjamin sighs and reaches up to the car mirror, pulling it down. "Hand me my bag, please."

Noah yanks Benjamin's bag off the backseat and hands it to him. Benjamin gulps and digs into his bag, grabbing his small pack of makeup wipes.

"Baby-."

Benjamin wipes off his makeup. "I'm fine, Noah. I just wanna be safe."

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Anna opens the door, a big smile on her face. "Benjamin! Hi, honey." She opens her arms up to hug him. Benjamin smiles and hugs her back before pulling away.

"Uh, I hope you don't mind. I brought Noah with me."

"That's not a problem at all. Come in."

Benjamin smiles and walks in. Noah smiles as well, walking in behind him. Benjamin peeks around the house. "Where's my dad?"

"He's out at the store getting some snacks. Jade is upstairs getting ready."

"Oh, okay. Well uhm, we bought a gift. I'm not sure if you guys want them in a certain place."

Anna points to the kitchen, "Just set them on the table next to the cake. Your dad and I have a few to bring out."

Benjamin nods and grabs the wrapped gift from Noah, walking it over to the kitchen. "So, Benjamin. How have you been? We haven't seen you in forever!"

Anna takes a seat at the table. Benjamin smiles and looks towards Noah, taking a seat as well. Noah walks over, grabbing a chair and setting it right next to Benjamin.

"I've been okay. I moved back here a few weeks ago."

Damien opens the front door, holding Nessa in his hands. "Hey, babe! I bought all her favorites."

Anna stands up. "Look who's here!"

Benjamin watches them. Anna smiles and walks over to Damien, kissing him on the lips before smiling at Nessa. "Hi, pretty girl." Damien smiles and sets the bags down.

"I got all her favorites. Oh, and look at what I got her."

Anna grabs the bags off the floor, looking back up with a big smile. "Oh, babe. Aw. She's gonna love it, honey."

Anna plops the bags down and turns to the kitchen. "Oh, Benjamin is here."

Benjamin clears his throat and stands up, holding his hand out to his dad. "Hey, dad."

Damien sets Nessa down on the floor who wanders into the living room to play with her baby doll. "Hey, son." He ignores Benjamin's hand. "How are you?"

Benjamin gulps and settles his hand into his hoodie pockets. "Uhm, I'm okay." He fixes his hair and shrugs, "You?"

"I'm okay," He shakes his head. "You need a haircut. Your hair shouldn't be that long."