Ben Cook Times Reader

The Story

Ben's POV

Today is the day! Sky's sister, (Y/N), is coming to take costume measurements! I've met the girl before, but only a few months ago, and that was just once. Sky and I are the only ones who need costumes still. As the girl who was in charge of the costumes walked into the door, I resisted the urge to gasp. She was beautiful! "This is my little sister, (Y/N)." Said Sky. "She has pretty bad anxiety, and she is pretty shy. Luckily, sis, it's just me and Ben. You've met him before, remember? The guy who plays Racetrack?"

"Yeah. Hi, Ben. Sky, how about you first? And maybe stay in the room after, when I'm taking Ben's measurements? My anxiety has been acting up lately, and well... I just don't wanna panic while I'm doing his." She whispered something that I couldn't hear.

"Don't worry, I won't hurt you. I've got mild anxiety too, but I've got it under control. If you panic, I won't judge you. Oh, and I've got Ryan and Giuseppe's old costumes, the original and takeover Broadway Race if you'd like it. For, ya know, reference or whatever." I replied.

"Yeah, I'll take the costume. Thanks for understanding my anxiety." (Y/N) replied.

"Are we just gonna chit chat, or do you want our measurements?" Asked Sky, mocking us.

"One sec, let me grab my tape measure" the beautiful girl finished.

Your POV

 Sky's measurements flew by until it was Ben's turn. And, here goes my anxiety! I started to have an attack. "Whoa, (Y/N), is your anxiety acting up? Do you need some water or something?" Ben asked

"Sky? Can you get-" I started

"In your purse, right?" my wonderful brother asked.

"No, it's in my sewing bag." He pulled out my attack kit. Water, my meds, and.... CRAP! I HAVE THE BEN PICTURE IN HERE! I hid it in my sleeve and found my inhaler. I took a puff, and I calmed down. A bottle of water later, I was fine. "Sorry, Ben. I've been super stressed out recently, you know, because of the show and, umm, all that jazz!" I quoted.

"Did you just quote Chicago? That's one of my favorite musicals! Besides Spring Awakening and-" I cut him off.

"Let me guess. Ragtime, since that was your debut? Sky told me if you're wondering. Mine is Tuck Everlasting. And yes, I know that you were in that. You singing Top of the World makes my life." I said, still kind of anxious.

"How do you know me so well?" Ben whispered. "Now, take my measurements already!"

Ben's POV

 (Y/N )must of had a really bad anxiety attack, As if rehearsed, her brother grabbed a small bag out of (Y/N')s sewing kit. Was that a picture of me in costume for Ragtime I saw? No, it couldn't be. I must have imagined it.

Of course, when we finally got to my measurements, she and I talked musicals. Her favorite was Tuck Everlasting, the last show I was in. She guessed that Ragtime was my favorite musical since it was my Broadway debut. My other favorite is Spring Awakening. I remember when I first saw that show. Wait, I'm off topic. As she took my measurements, I forgot that Sky was in the room for a moment, and it was only us. I almost went in for a kiss, and then saw a flash of bright orange out of the corner of my eye. I love Sky sometimes, but sometimes....that boy's hair can get on my nerves. It's so bright! Anyway, we finished the measurements and Sky and I left the room so she could work. "Dang, Sky!" I started. "Your sister's hot!"

"What the heck?" Sky quoted the rest of the line from Dear Evan Hansen.

"I'm not kidding. I've got a total crush on her." I turned around to see the door to her office wide open.