The fears we share

Chapter eighteen | On one knee

"What're you doing?" My teacher asks.

I see Ben standing at the door looking at me with a grin. 

"I just need a few minutes." He says.

I can hear the teacher grumble before moving, "Fine."

I watch as Ben makes his way toward me and pulls me out of my seat.

"Emma." He says smiling.

I give him a warm smile while waiting for him to do something. He gets down on one knee making me panic. I'm not about to marry him no matter how much I love right now. Love him? Do I? Oh my god. 

"What're you doing?" I ask flustered.

He chuckles while looking up at me, "Don't worry."

Everyone is watching, including the teacher. My heart beat get's faster as I still wait for his words.

"Emma, will you be my girlfriend?" He asks holding up a ring pop.

I giggle while nodding, "Of course."

He stands and plants his lips onto mine for a long second.

"Okay! Ben as nice as that was you need to go back to class." The teacher says.

I roll my eyes and let go of him. He winks at me as he walks out the door. Laughing to myself I continue to do my work I'd started. 

When I close my locker I can already see Ben's figure walking towards me with a big smile. 

"Hey." I say smiling.

"Hi." He says wrapping his arms around my waist. 

"So, where are we going after school?" I ask smiling.

He kisses my lips before answers, "Anywhere you want."

"Okay, how about food?" I ask.

"Of course." He teases while rolling his eyes.

I playfully slap him, "I'm always hungry."

"I know." He says kissing my cheeks. 

"Look how clingy you already are." I tease.

He pouts and lets go of me, "Mean."

"Baby." I say.

"Yeah?" He asks being a smart ass.

I laugh before closing my locker and walking to the car with him. When we sit a few people look at us as we buckle up.

"What're they looking at?" I ask.

"Everyone knows." He says smirking.

"Why does it matter?" I ask kind of annoyed.

"Because now everyone knows you're mine." He says placing his hand on my thigh.

A small gasp escapes without permission making Ben chuckle. I would be embarrassed if I didn't already have my mouth on his. 

"You're cute." He compliments.

"I know." I say winking.

He rolls his eyes while leaning back in his seat. I laugh lightly as we finally pull out of the parking lot. 

"What can I get you?" The waitress asks.

"Two burgers and sodas." Ben orders for me.

The lady writes it down before leaving, "She didn't let you order." Ben jokes.

"Oh hush, you wouldn't eat two burgers anyway." I roll my eyes.

"You never know, I get hungry." He says chuckling. 

"I know." I say smirking.

"Oh yeah?" He asks.

I bite my lip while nodding, "What's my reward?"

"A burger." I say pushing his face lightly. 

Eventually the waitress comes back with our food and drinks. 

"Thank you." I says smiling.

She nods but keeps her eyes on Ben, I'm about to beat this bitch up. 

Wow. Calm down.

"Okay." I say dismissing her. 

She turns quickly and leaves. Of course Ben didn't notice, I don't know if that's a good or bad thing. 

"You good?" Ben asks taking a bite of his burger.

I shrug my shoulders, "Fine."

He tilts his head, "You're jealous."

I look up at him flushed, "No I'm not, don't be stupid."

He smiles while nodding, "Sure." 

I roll my eyes and continue to eat my food. We sit and talk about random things about each other. Ben finishes before me of course, and eventually we leave.

 "Thank you." I say taking his hand.

"For what?" He asks looking back at me.

"The food." I say. 

He nods before getting into the car after me. We drive home while talking about various topics. He seems a little bothered for some reason. Today seemed great to me, what was his deal? When we get back to my house I walk up the steps but don't hear him following.

"You're not coming?" I ask.

"I can't today." He says frowning.

"Oh." I breathe, "Okay."

I watch as he gets out and makes his way to me.

"Are you okay?" I ask.

"I'll be fine." He says before kissing me.

Every time he's even close to me I feel fuzzy and my butterflies come to life. He pulls away and walks back to his car.

"Bye." I say biting my lip.

"Bye." He smiles before getting in. 

I turn and walk through the front door to see my aunt working on her computer.

"I saw that." She says.

I stop and look at her, "What?" I ask smiling.

"Smooch." She says looking up at me.

I roll my eyes, "So?" 

"Nothing." She says shrugging.

Laughing, I walk up the stairs to my room and plop on my bed. What's up with Ben, he seemed fine until the diner. I'll find out soon, he'll tell me. Right?