Across my memory | Ben Beast

chapter eighteen - date

Ever since the tourney game, Ben continued to follow Ana everywhere she went.

Clinging on to her like a love-sick puppy, and to Mal and the other VKs, he really was.

Ana was somewhat weirded out since Ben started to give all his attention to her.

Always asking to hang out, eating together, study...everything.

She knew Ben broke up with Audrey the day before since he told her in library, but she wasn't expecting to be the recipient of Ben's love.

She wasn't used to it at all, since her own mother couldn't be even bothered to check if she was home, much less say I love you to her.

But hearing Ben say it to her a ton of times, she couldn't help feeling giddy inside.

She felt guilty whenever he said it since she couldn't bring herself to say those words back.

Ben didn't seem to mind though, he would just look at her and kiss her forehead.

"Can you just tell me already?" Ana whined as Ben chuckled, arm around her shoulder.

"No, It'll ruin the surprise!" Ben teasingly said.

"You're so annoying!"

Ben pulled her closer, placing a kiss on her forehead. "You just got to be patient, baby."

Ana looked at Ben pleadingly. "You know I hate surprises!"

Ben laughed, squeezing her waist. "I'm sure you'll love this one."

Walking down the halls of Auradon Prep, the new 'it' couple were on their little bubble, they continued to talk and tease each other quietly with smiles on their faces.

Oblivious to the stares of the people around them, especially her VK friends.

Mal sighed as she looked at them. "What are we gonna do?"

Evie bit her lip, shaking her head. "I don't know, she looks so happy with him."

Jay looked at them, disappointedly. "We gotta do something guys. We can't just go on like this! She's our friend." He said, crossing his arms.

Carlos nodded in agreement. "She'd be devastated, but she needs to know."

Mal sighed before nodding. "Okay, we'll tell her later after classes."

Evie shook her head. "No, not today. She has a music class with Ben today since its Thursday. She'd probably be back late."

Jay nodded, thinking of an alternative. "Fine, we'll tell her to tomorrow."

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"Ana, you look beautiful..."

Ana was going on a date with Ben that day, though they were always together these days, this was their first date and Ana was nervous about it.

She wore a white dress, pairing with her red leather jacket and some small heeled boots to go with it.

She had her red hair tied half- up while then rest were curled beautifully, courtesy of Evie and Lonnie, who helped her get ready.

"Thank you, E." Ana smiled at Evie, who had a giddy smile on her face, excited for her best friend.

Lonnie squealed, hugging her. "Have fun! Tell me all about it when you get back, okay?"

Ana chuckled and hugged her back. "Will do, Lon."

Mal stood in the corner of the room with a tight smile, nerves shaking her body.