The Umbrella Academy Imagines & Scenarios

The Past and Pending (Ben Hargreeves x Reader): Part 3

Warnings: Death/murder mention. Kissing between minors, but nothing more than that.

Notes: The kids are celebrating their 15th birthday.

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October 2004

You picked up the bowling ball once it came back through the return and contemplated a moment before swinging your arm back and letting it go. It rolled down the lane and you cheered as it knocked down two of the pins. The other six laughed as you did a little victory dance.

"You only hit two pins, why are you celebrating?" Allison asked, raising an eyebrow.

"Because last round I didn't hit any pins, so I'm considering two a win!" You went to sit in your seat between Vanya and Klaus.

Looking around at all of them, you were glad that Klaus had suggested sneaking out and going to Super Star as a birthday outing. It wasn't the first time the group of you had gone out without Reginald knowing, but you most often went to Griddy's and ate donuts until you got sick. That used to be a weekly thing before Five disappeared. Now, you still did it, but less often. You stared at the empty seat where he would have sat, but Diego's voice snapped you out of it. "Hey, (Y/N). Watch Ben and you might learn something!"

You stuck your tongue out at him, but did what he said. He was right, Ben was beating the rest of you by a good amount. Ben released the ball and watched as it knocked down every last one of the pins. He did a little fist pump as he walked back over to his seat, high fiving Klaus on the way.

Leaning foward, you caught his eye "How did you get so good at bowling, Ben?"

Ben blushed slightly. "I don't know. Just a natural I guess."

"Our dear Benjamin is a man of many talents." Klaus interrupted, and you could have sworn he winked at Ben. Ben responded with a frown.

"You guys are so weird." You chuckled before taking a sip of your drink.

"And that's why you love us!" Klaus exclaimed, slinging an arm over your shoulder. Ben hung his head and stared at one spot on the floor, but you didn't catch it.

"Yeah, yeah. Keep telling yourself that." You rolled your eyes, but the grin on your face betrayed you.

Vanya stood up to take her turn and you cheered her on. She got a strike, and you fist bumped her as she sat back in her seat.

"Good job, Vanya!"

The girl glanced at you through the curtain of her hair, he cheeks turning pink. "Thanks."

"Looks like you might have some competition, Ben!" Klaus yelled over your heads. The way he said it implied some other meaning, but you chalked it up to Klaus' eccentricity.

"You really have it out for Ben tonight, don't you?" You stood up, letting Klaus' arm fall from your shoulders. "Let's go get some food so he can have a break."

Klaus followed you. "I have the right to bother him, he's my little brother."

Ben finally piped up in a monotone voice. "We're the exact same age, Klaus."

"Sure, little bro." Klaus yelped as you grabbed his arm and steered him towards the food. "Hey!"

"You should be glad I like you so much." You said, poking his chest before the man at the counter took your order, a basket of fries, and took your money.

"I'm flattered, (Y/N), but you know you're not my type," Klaus teased as you took back your change and your basket while saying a thank you to the man.