10 x Infinity | Ben Tennyson x Reader | Book 2

Episode 6: Max Out

A/N: *after watching the episode* I-...why didn't anyone warn me? WHY?! I just...I don't like this show anymore. I'm done with the internet. Just leave me alone *rolls into a ball*

Oh and here's the chapter I guess...

Quick note: this whole chapter was written during my first rewatch of the episode. I didn't now what I knew now as I was writing it.

I watch curiously as Kevin works on his car, I never would have thought Kevin Levin would take good care of anything...

"There a reason you keep hanging around me? Big, bad Kevin Levin?" Kevin asks, keeping his back turned. "No offense Kevin, but you lost your 'Big Bad' rep 4 days ago when you slammed on the brakes so you didn't hit that bunny...and then you got out the car to check on it." I snicker, finishing a sketch of Mom.  Kevin groans "You're never gonna let that die!" He sighs loudly.

I rest my hand on my knees as my laughter dies down. "But to answer your question, it's because shockingly, I don't hate you. Once we get past the sarcasm, criminal tendencies, and the clear trust issues-you're actually a pretty cool person." I say, Kevin chuckles quietly, mumbling something under his breath. My phone buzzes, I look at it, "Benji's on his way here. He says he needs our help." I tell Kevin "When doesn't he need our help?" Kevin asks, closing the hood of his car "Don't be like that, Kev, just be on the look out for a flying alien." I snort, Kevin lets out an annoyed sigh.

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"Uh, no. Or let me put it another way-no." Kevin says, wiping down his car "Come on, Kevin, he's my cousin. He was supposed to be home from college two days ago." Ben sighs "And you want me to waste my time, driving my car, looking for your cousin?" Kevin asks, turning to look at Ben, "I know how it sounds," Ben sighs "The police said to wait. I'm sure he's fine. We just don't know where he is." "Daytona Beach or Fort Lauderdale. He's a college student." Kevin sighs. I scrunch my nose as I try to figure out who Ken was in the Tennyson family. I mean, I met him once at Ben's first soccer game a while ago. I talked to him the whole time and he was really nice, but I don't really know how he's related to Ben. Ben says he's his cousin, but the only other cousin I know that well is Gwen...and she's an only child like the rest of us. We're the only child crew!

"No, he called from the road and said his car broke down in some town called Santa Mira. We haven't heard anything since. His folks are worried." Ben says "And I'm supposed to care why?" Kevin asks, Gwen walks up, "Because he's my brother." She states, I blink in confusion "w h a t?" I ask in shock. Kevin looks at Gwen for a moment, she rubs her arm sadly "Get in." Kevin says.

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"-I thought she was one of us..." I sniffle dramatically, laying my head on Ben's lap, "I know...I know." He chuckles, gently stroking my hair "I feel lied to." I pout "I know." Ben snorts. This is what betrayal feels like.

"You're really sweet to do this, Kevin. Ken is-" Kevin cuts Gwen off, laughing "What? 'Ken'? Your brother's name is Ken? Gwen and Ken Tennyson? What's your folks' names—Sven and Jen? I'm talking to you, Ben." Kevin says, grinning widely. Ben rolls his eyes, "Yes, our names rhyme, and you noticed. Good for you." Ben sighs "Just having some fun, man. I don't see what the big deal is." Kevin snorts.