You walked outside after college to find Ben once again waiting for you. ‘Heyyy,’ you smile at him, walking closer to where he was stood. ‘Ah there you are!’ he said, putting his phone away and smiling back at you. ‘How was detention?’ You glared at him before giggling. ‘Yeah okay thanks! But oh my god, guess what?’ Before you could tell him what you wanted to say, he replied quickly. ‘There’s a coffee machine?’ He giggles and you smiled at him. ‘You wish… no, you know Dan Lewis?’ He nods and waits for you to finish. ‘He’s invited me to Brad Simpson’s house party on Saturday and he said I can bring you and Michael.’ You were smiling so wide and he could tell you were really excited for it, even though he wasn’t particularly excited. ‘You up for it?’ you nudged his shoulder. ‘Erm I guess,’ he replied, slightly unsure whether he wanted you to be around that sort of crowd, because he didn’t want you getting into situations that you couldn’t handle, but after all, he’d be there if he decided to go, right? You both walk out of the gates to the college, him still thinking. ‘Ben Pryer, you are coming to the party whether you like it or not.’ You let out a small giggle and he smiled. ‘Oh am I now?’ He turned his head slightly so it was facing you, while walking. ‘Yes, yes you are.’ You pouted and he finally gave in to going. ‘I guess it would be fun, I just didn’t know you and Dan were close..’ he giggled before yawning. Today had been a long day for him. ‘Oh, we’re not.’ You laugh then smile to yourself while biting your lip. Ben notices then looks to the ground, appearing upset. ‘Erm, yeah go on then, I’ll go.’ He coughed while your eyes widened with excitement. ‘YES,’ you jumped on him, hugging him tightly. He was shocked but slowly wrapped his arms around you, his face against yours. You quickly pulled away, smiling. ‘Wait til I tell Michael!’ You squeal and he smiles at you as you pulled out your phone from your pocket, instantly beginning to write a text.
It’s now Saturday and Michael and Ben have pulled up outside of your house in Ben’s car. ‘Do you mind getting her? I’ve just got to call my mum quickly.’ Michael asked, grabbing his phone and starting to dial his mum’s number. ‘Yeah sure,’ Ben smiled, getting out of the car. He’s wearing black skinny jeans, a dark blue shirt and a leather jacket with a beanie on. He slowly walked up the path, nervous to what you would be wearing although he had no doubt that you’d look beautiful. He knocked on the door before sorting out his beanie in the reflection. He turned to face the car but quickly spun around when he heard the door open. You’re stood in front of him wearing a little black dress with heels, your hair all curled and smokey eye makeup. He’s completely stunned by how amazing you look and can’t help but look you up and down. He doesn’t say a thing, but the smile on his face pretty much says enough regardless. ‘Does it look okay?’ you said nervously. You had never really had an opportunity to get this dressed up before so you wanted to look as good as you possibly could. ‘More than okay,’ he coughed while staring at your figure. ‘You look…wow.’ He looked into your eyes before smiling. ‘Okay, stop freaking me out,’ You giggled and closed the door behind you, messing up his hair slightly as you walked past him. He slowly turned around, watching you walk down the path, admiring you. ‘Michael!’ You stood next to the car window and Michael looked up. ‘Holy shit babe! You’ve kept that figure a secret, you look amazing! Damn girl.’ You giggle at his reaction before climbing into the car. He looks at Ben as he walks up to the car, still looking at you. ‘Well come on then gentlemen, let’s get this party started.’ You said, looking down at your phone, completely oblivious to how Ben was looking at you. Ben looked at Michael, who was smiling at him. He quickly looked away before getting into the car.
At the party, you walk up the path to Brad’s house, music blasting from inside and cars parked all on the curb and the grass in front of the house. You walked in next to Ben, people absolutely everywhere. The three of you walk past the crowds in the hallway. Ben looks up to see a guy making out with a girl up against the wall, guys doing shots off a girls stomach and people crazily dancing, the bass booming furiously. ‘They like to party, don’t they?’ Michael said, nudging Ben’s arm gently. ‘I know right!’ you said, giggling before looking at Ben who looks slightly nervous. ‘You okay darling?’ He looked at you, snapping out of his little daydream. ‘Oh, yeah, aha. Just never been to a major house party before.’ You smiled at him before leaning in to whisper in his ear. ‘Well, I’ve got a little secret for you, I’m a virgin too.’ Ben looked into your eyes before looking confused. ‘Huh?’ You started laughing before telling him you meant a house party virgin. He realized what you meant and he looks at the floor, smiling. ‘Oh aha, I thought you meant..’ but before he could finish, you interrupted. ‘Oh my god,’ you said giggling ‘you thought I meant sex..’ he looks at you, blushing slightly. ‘Who’s on about sex?’ Michael butted in after overhearing the conversation between you and Ben. ‘Ben…’ you said laughing and Michael just looks at him. He smiled awkwardly. ‘I’m not,’ he looked down at the floor. ‘Aw, it’s okay,’ you said as you hugged Ben, ‘even though you’re my best friend, I still wouldn’t discuss my sex life with you.’ You started laughing hysterically, causing Michael to roll his eyes. ‘No, she leaves that shit to me.’ He sipped his drink. ‘Oh look, it’s Dan!’ You walked off, leaving Ben stood next to Michael, watching you. ‘Jesus, she’s hyper tonight.’ Ben giggled as he sipped his drink. ‘Michael…’ he looked at him, ‘has she…you know…’ he didn’t know what else to do. Michael smirked. ‘That’s private,’ he thought for a few seconds before nodding in agreement. ‘Yeah, you’re right.’ He started sipping his drink again. Michael started laughing. ‘But no, she hasn’t.’ Ben looked at him before looking back at the ground, smiling to himself. ‘Oh,’ he continued watching you talk to Dan ‘no doubt she wants to with him’ he stared at Dan before downing his drink bitterly. ‘So what if she does? Why do you care so much?’ Ben gulped before thinking of something to reply with. ‘She’s my best friend, I’ve seen guys like him before, I just don’t want her getting hurt.’ He put down his glass on the bar before thinking. ‘You sure that’s the reason?’ Ben looks at Michael and he smiles back at him, ‘I’m gonna go get another drink.’ He said before walking off. Did he know your secret?
