When Life was Just a Game (Ben Hardy x oc)

Nine

*Ben's P.O.V.*

Nothing was holding me back. I told her the truth and that's all that mattered.

"You what?" She asked confused

"I'm in love with you. I didn't realize it until I saw you again after all these years. I can't hide it anymore. You're the one I want." I said getting straight to the point

"Ben- I-"

She was speechless, but I wasn't sure if that was a good or bad thing.

*Delilah's P.O.V.*

He's in love with me. I knew it. My mouth couldn't find the right words to say. My head was screaming 'TELL HIM YOU'RE IN LOVE WITH HIM TOO!' But I regret saying this to him.

"Ben, you don't want to be in love with me. My life is very difficult. You're my best friend and nothing more than that. I could never think of you in that way." I lied

He just scoffed and ran a hand through his hair in frustration.

"Delilah, ever since we became friends again, all I can think about is how much you mean to me. I don't think you understand that." He said

"You're right, I don't understand because I don't see how you, Ben Fucking Hardy could ever fall in love with me, Delilah Wilson! It doesn't make sense." I said

"You're right, I am 'Ben Fucking Hardy.' But that's what makes it so great, how awesome is it that you get to call me your best friend? Other girls would kill to take your place!" He said

"Then go find another girl to be your best friend!" I yelled

I shouldn't have said that.

He just looked at me with sad teary eyes.

"But-But Lucy told me that-" his voice breaking

Now he was crying

"What did she tell you?" I asked

"She told me that you felt the same about me. That you wanted me as much as I wanted you. So don't lie to me." He said still crying

I reached up with my hand and wiped away the salty tears running from his eyes.

"Ben stop crying." I said

"It's hard when you're being lied to by the one person you thought you could trust." He said

"You can trust me Ben. You just don't understand!"

"What don't I understand?" He asked

Now it was my turn to start crying.

"When I was in college, I met someone who I instantly fell in love with. We did everything together. But one night I-I... Oh my god I can't do this!" I yelled while crying

He put his hands on either side of my face, making my eyes look up at his.

"What happened?" He asked

"I was drugged. That's why I hate alcohol, not because it makes me sick, I lied about that. It's because it takes me back to that night when I was-I was..."

"Raped?" Be asked

I just nodded. I squeezed my eyes shut, letting more tears fall down my cheeks. I let out a loud sob. He was still holding onto my face.

"Is that why you're afraid to admit you're in love with me?" He asked

I opened my eyes.

"Yes." I choked out