Staying Strong

Chapter 2 Ice Cream

"Hey Ben," he pulls up next to me in his red beat up pickup truck. Even though he's rich he doesn't like to take advantage of his parent's money so he got a job and saved up money since he was a little kid to buy him self the truck. I've always admired his Independence and how care-free he is. When he's around he always has a smile on his face and a likeable guy. Ben was tall and had wavy blonde hair green eyes. He worked out a lot and was well built. He's one of the hottest guys in school and could get any girl he wanted but he wasn't a man whore, well most of the time he wasn't. I had to admit I had a small crush on him when I was younger but I've gotten over it.

"Hey mags, get it we're getting you some ice cream," he says, he always knows how to cheer me up.

I get the car and buckle up. He heads towards our favorite ice cream place Frozen Wonders.I'm secretly really excited we haven't been there in a while.

"Hey Maggie are you okay, I know you really cared about the guy," Ben says angrily breaking the silence.

"Honestly, it hurt. I thought everything was fine between us but he didn't want to be in a relationship. He said he thought i was great but he said he wanted to be  single life. He mattered to me and I really cared about him but, I'm not heart broken, I'll survive," I give him a small smile. I was lucky to have such an amazing best friend who was always there for me and cared so much.

"That's good to here Mags, he doesn't deserve you. If he doesn't want to be with you because he wants to be single and be with other girls he must be a bigger idiot than I thought."

"Thanks Benny what would I do without my amazing bestie?" I joke and give him a goofy smile as he rolls his eyes and smile back.

We pull up at the ice cream parlor and head in. The parlor opened almost a year ago and became our favorite hangout spot. We both had sweet tooth's and came here when we were in the mood for ice cream or upset. It was a cool looking place with a flat screen tv and cool glass tables and beanbags. There were singers and band posters all over the place and the parlor had a jukebox that played mostly popular pop music. It was a cool and modern and popular with teens and younger children. Plus it had some of the best ice cream I've ever tasted.

"Maggie! Ben! It's nice to see you guys," Margo greets us. Margo's the owner and we became good friends with her. She's a recent widow and she came from New York. She was a beautiful woman for mid 30's. with curly red hair and chocolate brown eyes. She was really cool and we hit it off with her immediately.

" Hey Margo, it's nice to see to too, how's the business?"I asks politely.

"It's great really, busy on the weekends and it's always nice to see my two favorite customers!" She tells us with a big smile.

"You do have the best homemade ice cream we've ever had," Ben tell her, which was true her ice cream was to die for.

"Aw sweetie you flattering me! I'm guessing you want your usually?" she asks. Ben and I order the same thing every time we come here. I get the chocolate monkey crunch and Ben gets the fudge brownie delight. We both love chocolate and we would probably be fat if we didn't exercise.

"Yup, you know us so well Margo."

She gets two cups and starts scooping out the yummy ice cream into large ice cream cups and hands them to us.

"$8.75," she tells us and hands us the cups and spoons.

Ben gives her a ten and we decide to sit on the beanies near the jukebox and dig into the delicious creation. I moan as my taste buds explode, her ice cream was that good.

"So are you going to Max's party tomorrow?" he asks.

"Well I don't know, he's Jake's best friend, but Rose will probably drag me there anyway. Plus I need to loosen up and have some fun," I say thinking of getting drunk.

" She probably will, and don't get too drunk and mess around with too many guys, I really don't want to deal with all the guys who are going to try and get in your pants," he jokes but there is a hint of seriousness. Everyone knows I love to party and I have messed around with a few guys before I started going out with Jake. I still can't believe I've been in Tail Brook for almost a year.

"I promise, I won't have too much fun," I lie but a goofy grin on my face. He looks at me and sighs and i let out a humorous laugh which he joins. What would I do without him?

We settle down from laughing and I frown thinking of  the recent events that happened tonight. Ben notices my frown.

"What's wrong mags?"

" I wish I could find love again, like I did with him,"I confessed I haven't loved anyone like the way I have loved that guy. I look at the tile floor, I miss him so much.

"Look at me."

I looked into his beautiful intense green eyes.

"Your an amazing girl, your going to find someone who loves you and really cared about you like he did, any guy would be stupid not to love you. your smart, beautiful, funny, and a cool girl. But remember one thing I'll always be there by your side,you can talk to me and I'll listen if you need a shoulder to cry on I'm your guy. I will always love you,Mags."

I smile and my darken mood disappears. I get up and give Ben a hug which he returns.

"Thanks Ben, I love you too."

I meant what I said, I really did.

Hey guys second chapter! Who is mags mysterious first love? What do you think happened between the two of them? What do you think of Mags and Ben?

I really hope you guys like the story and please comment and vote! input is important and picture of Ben on the side

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