Time After Time~Ben Hardy

Chapter 6

September 10, 2008

Alli's POV

I was still on edge about the kiss from a few nights ago. I couldn't help but think about betraying Matt. I felt terrible for going behind his back, but I wasn't expecting that to happen.

I was with Ben at his locker after lunch. We spoke about what we'd be doing after school while he grabbed his things for the last half of the day.

I saw a shadow approaching us, so I turned my head to see who it was. Matt was walking toward us with his hands clenched into fists. 

"Hey, what's-"

"Oh, don't 'hey, what's up' me. I know you two are still talking about that big scene after the party on Friday."

"Wait...how do you know?"

"Are you kidding me? I saw you leave with him so naturally I followed. I saw him kiss you, and you didn't even stop him." He clenched his fists even harder. "So that's why I'm here to specifically deliver this." 

Before anyone could blink their eyes, Matt's hand met Ben's face. I watched Ben fall to the ground and the blood start to stream from his nose.

I looked to Matt with a horrified look on my face. "What is wrong with you!" I got on my knees to make sure Ben was okay, then stood him up with my hand under his nose to catch the blood.

"Sure, he kissed me, what's the big deal? He was drunk and I'm sure he forgot about it!" I carried Ben with me and stopped in front of Matt. "We're done."

I walked away with Ben wrapped around me just like Friday night. I carried him to the girls bathroom, and thankfully there was no one in there.

He stood against the wall and slid down into a sitting position. I grabbed him some paper towels and knelt on the floor in front of him, and I wiped the blood from his face. 

"Is your nose broken?"

He scrunched up his nose a few times. "It doesn't feel like it."

"I'm so sorry. He's such an asshole." I moved my hand to the back of his head and continued to remove the the blood from his face.

"I made him do that." I stopped what I was doing and stared him in the eyes.

"What?"

"I knew that he was following us Friday night, I just distracted you so you wouldn't notice. Then I kissed you."

I went silent.

He sacrificed himself in order to get me away from Matt. He knew I wasn't happy with him, and I respected him so much for that.

Before I could think again, I pressed my lips into his. I couldn't stop myself. The kiss grew stronger, and now I was straddling his legs and my hands ran through his soft hair.

We came up for air a few seconds later.

"My place tomorrow, movie night?" He asked, still out of breath.

All I could do is smile and shake my head yes.