Regrets Collect Like Old Friends (Ben Bruce fan-fic)

Oh the memories.

I tossed and turned throughout the night, unable to sleep after the events that happened today. The photo shoot with Ben Bruce was something and I just couldn't get him out of my mind, everything about him was amazing: His accent, his hair, his eyes, his fashion sense, his smile, his lip piercings, and everything else.

Instead of fidgeting around in my sleep, I made myself comfortable on the couch with a cup of ice filled with Dr. Pepper while watching Rock of Ages (my favorite movie of all time).

My phone vibrated on the other side of the couch which sort of worried me considering it was 2 in the morning. I leaned forward and set my cup on the coffee table then paused my movie to answer the phone.

Me: "Hello?"

"Kyla?" A familiar accent asked.

"Who's this?" I tried to act like I didn't know who it was but I think it just offended him a little.

"Don't act like you don't remember me."

Me: "Fine then." I mumbled, "Hi Danny."

***

Here's a little quick story about how I know Danny: I was pretty popular in high school, dated the star football player and all, but one day my best girlfriends dared me to ask out Danny Worsnop. At the time, he was a complete loser but it was my dare. I thought it'd never work but I'd usually go over to his house on weekends and after-school, we really got along so well until his so called band left to America. I had to pretend like I didn't care but it really hurt to watch him leave considering he later found out about that dare and broke up with me two days before he left.

I missed Danny, so much.

***

Me: "How'd you even get my number?"

"My band mate Ben did a photo shoot with you yesterday, didn't he?"

Me: "So what?" I should have known.

"It doesn't matter how I got your number. I miss you."

Me: "You do know it's 2 in the morning?"

"I'm in England, sorry."

Me: "What are you even doing there? I thought you left?"

"I'm not living here. My band is on tour here."

Me: "And why did you even bother to call me?"

"Because I miss you. Once Ben told me he did a photo shoot with you, I couldn't help myself but to see how you're doing."

Me: "I'm doing fine, Danny. I'm just really fucking tired."

"Well I'll call you in the morning then?"

Me: "What makes you think I'll answer?"

"Because I know you miss me too."

Me: "Fine."

"Good, I'll talk to you in the morning."

Me: "I'll be counting the minutes." I said sarcastically.

"Of course you will."

Me: "Bye Danny." Then I ended the call.

All of it brought back memories. I supposed it wasn't a lie because I was actually counting down minutes but I tried going back to bed but it ended in me staring at the clock.

***

**FLASHBACK**

"Hello Danny." I smiled and set my lunch tray next to his then sat by him. Today was the day for my dare and I didn't want to do it at all.

"Hello." Danny smiled then looked around at his friends who I never bothered to even look at. I avoided eye-contact but stared at him: his black flippy like hair, his black skinny jeans and purple shirt.

"How's it going?" I giggled awkwardly and put my head down while I took small bites of my food. The groups were snickering and laughing at me but I ignored it all. Let's just get this fucking dare over with.

"It's different to see a football's girlfriend here." Danny smiled and took bites out of his food.

Get it over with. Just do it. Fucking get it over with.

"Danny," I sat up, my palms felt like they were sweating which was really gross, "I need to talk to you for a minute."

"Sure." Danny sat up and I led the way to the corridor. When we were not in sight, I looked Danny straight in the eyes and gulped. Instead of asking the question, I pushed my lips against Danny's.

"I-I like you." I said leaning back. Danny had a huge grin on his face while he blushed and it was actually.. cute. I blinked the thought away and grabbed his hand. "Will you go out with me?"

"I usually ask the girl out so sorry no." Danny chuckled and grabbed my hand where he intwined our fingers together. At first I felt my stomach drop until he did that, now I was melting when he spoke those 6 words to me. "Will you go out with me?"

"Yes." I couldn't help but smile and blush. Sure I dated the football player but I had asked him out and he was sort of a dick about it. This was supposed to be torture but instead he wrapped his arms around me and gave me tight hug.

Later on, we got in trouble for PDA but it didn't matter because after detention, we went to the park. Everything was perfect.

"Oh my god." Danny shot straight up, we were laying on the grass underneath a huge oak tree just looking at the clouds that was until he sat up which made me sit up in alam.

"What Danny?" I asked, my heart pounding, "What's wrong?"

"I just realized something."

"What's that?" Danny grabbed my waist and pulled me closer against him so I leaned my head against his shoulder.

"You're the most beautiful girl I've ever seen." Danny whispered, it was a really cheesy pick-up line but come on, he tried.

"Thank you, Danny." I laughed then Danny grabbed my hand which made me blush again. He leaned down and I leant up so our lips could touch again.

It was one of those once in a lifetime kisses where your stomach flys, your heart is at ease, and you feel as if you and him together would never end.

***

The time was 2:00 on the afternoon and Danny still hasn't called me back.

My phone rang on the dresser which made me shoot up and answer it almost immediately.

Me: "Hello. Danny?"

"No, it's Ben." He laughed which made me feel guilty a bit.

Me: "How's it going famous rockstar?"

"Still in L.A. You?"

Me: "Danny told me you guys are touring in the U.K."

"He's lying, we're doing an American tour next week." He chuckled and sighed, "I didn't know you knew him."

Me: "Old high school friends." I lied, it would be better if he never knew.

"Oh well whatever. What you doing today?"

Me: "Nothing much really."

"Cool. You should give me your address."

Me: "Are you going to rape me or something?"

"No" He laughed, "I just wanna take you on a date."

Me: "Really Mr. Bruce?"

"I love it when you say my last name like that."

Me: "Ew," I laughed awkwardly, "Okay you ready? Here it goes (gives address)"

"I'll be there, k."

Me: "See you soon." Then I ended the call and sighed.

Why hadn't Danny called me yet? He was never an asshole and he never lied to me so why all of a sudden did he break his word.

I guess things aren't as they seem.