My Drug-In Editing

Check the Grin

Mini A/N: ^title is from the song 'I Won't Say I'm in Love' from Disney's Hercules: "Give up, give in, check the grin, you're in love..."

After school, I immediately go straight to Ben's house. I had to know he was okay. He went to the doctors today, so hopefully now we'll know for sure.

"EVIE!" Ben yells in excitement as I walk in the door. I don't even bother knocking anymore. This place is starting to feel like my second home again.

"Ben!" I call with a sigh of relief. I run over to him and hold him in a tight hug. I hold him as if he would disappear if I let go. I don't know why, but after last night and having to go all day without even seeing him, I don't want to be without him ever again.

"Um, Evie..." Ben croaks from the pressure of my hug. "I've got a couple bruised ribs." His voice straining between extreme pain and joy.

"Oh, I'm so sorry!" I say, quickly letting go, not wanting to hurt him any more than he already was.

"You're fine" he says consolingly. He reaches his hand up to cup my face. I notice that arm was in a sling.

"Your arm..." I reach up gingerly to touch it.

"My shoulder was dislocated, I'm supposed to keep it in a sling until it's fully healed." Ben looks down at me with saddened eyes. He pulls me into a gentle hug and rests his chin on the top of my head. It wasn't until he started rubbing my back and shushing me, that I realized I was crying. I felt like this was all my fault. If he hadn't been following me last night, he wouldn't have gotten beat up. He didn't seem to blame me, though.

We stood like that for a while. I didn't mind. I enjoyed just standing in his arms, breathing him in. Okay, that sounds weird, but whatever cologne he uses is amazing. I take a deep breath in through my nose.

"Are you smelling me?" Ben asks with a laugh.

"You just smell nice." I reply, blushing hard.

"Ha, I'm glad you think so." He replies, pulling away from me. I was slightly saddened by the distance between us. "Did you want to do something today?"

"I don't know, maybe. I wasn't planning anything." I say with a shrug.

"Were you really crying?" he asks, wiping a tear off my cheek. I nod, looking down. He lifts my chin up, so I am looking right into his eyes. Without warning, he leans forward and locks my lips with his. At first, I was shocked, but I quickly fall into the kiss. He pulls away all too soon, leaving me craving the warmth of his lips. His face breaks into a huge smile.

"What is it?" I ask, questioning his sudden change in emotion.

"I have snacks!" he says going to the kitchen cupboard and pulling out a bag of Cheetos.

"You're so cheesy." I mock his voice from our first movie night.

"You love it." He says mimicking my tone from that night. The truth is, I'm afraid I do.

A/N: Wow kissy, kissy! Comment what you think will happen next! I'm sorry I haven't been updating everyday like previously. I'm having some inspiration problems, but don't worry, I think I'm back.

How will this affect Ben and Evie's relationship? What will become of their relationship?

What do you see in the future for Liam? For Alex? For Tommi?

What do you think Erik and his posse are up to?

Don't be afraid to comment, because I turn towards the comments when I run into inspiration problems. You're comment may become part of the story. Or not. I may use your ideas in different ways withing the story, so no promises.

💖Kat_DG