Ben 10 Porn Story: Fantasy Chapter 6
Author’s Note: This chapter is named after the song “There’s a Fine, Fine Line” from Avenue Q. It heavily inspired Gwen’s actions in this story, especially this chapter.
“Kevin!” Gwen ran down the bus’s stairs and embraced the raven head. “Where’s Ben?” she asked as she released him. Kevin shrugged.
“Dunno.”
“Kevin…did something happen?” Gwen asked, hiking the shoulder up on her backpack as it started to slip. Kevin shook his head. “Okay. Well, are we doing anything tonight?”
“No patrol,” he said simply.
“Fine, fine, but what I mean is…are we doing anything together? You know…you, me, and Ben? Like we usually do on nights we’re not fighting aliens?…and nights we are, really, but I’m talking about just grabbing a bite to eat.”
Something seemed to occur to Kevin, and he nodded. “Yeah…you and me. We’re gonna go to that cafe on 31’st tonight. Okay?”
“All right, I’ll call Ben and tell him,” Gwen started to dig for her cell, but Kevin grabbed her hand. “What?”
“No Ben,” He said firmly. “Just you and me. You know… a date.”
Gwen raised her eyebrows, but said nothing. “All right, Kevin. Give me a ride home?”
“Yeah, sure.”
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“Hey, Gwen, do you want to hang out tonight?” Ben asked, his tone hopeful. He was over needing alone time – now he needed someone supportive, and he figured Gwen was the best choice. Thus why they were both sitting on her front porch.
“I’d like to, Ben, really, but Kevin already asked,” Gwen admitted. “I was getting ready when you came over.”
“Oh…” He said softly. “Wait…Kevin’s going to be here?”
“Yeah…In a few minutes…”
“I better go,” Ben said, grabbing onto the stair railing and using it to hoist himself up. “Don’t tell him I was here, okay?”
“Okay, but it might help if you told me what was going on. Kevin was acting funny when he came to pick me up, and now you’re acting weird too…”
“It’s a long story…oh no, thats gotta be him!” Ben dived into the bushes, certain he’d heard Kevin’s car racing up the street.
“Ben…get out of the rose bush. It’s just the neighbors.”
“Oh…okay,” Ben rose to his feet and brushed himself off. “But I’m gonna head out now, before Kevin gets here. Bye.” He took off running, slamming the face down on the omnitrix as he went. He transformed into Jetray and took off, wanting to get as far away as possible.
It was good timing on his part. Soon enough, the car coming up the street really was Kevin’s. He pulled into the driveway, still looking a bit out of sorts. Gwen sighed. This was going to be a hard night for her…
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“Are you going to eat or not?” Gwen asked, watching Kevin push the eggs around on his plate.
“Guess I’m just not hungry.”
“All right, that does it,” Gwen insisted, setting down her fork. “You and Ben are both always scarfing food down here. If you’re not eating, something’s wrong. Spill.”
“No. It’s stupid.”
“Is this about Ben?”
“Yeah, I guess,” Kevin admitted, shifting in his seat. Gwen’s gaze was piercing, and it was making him feel like she was examining him. “But I don’t wanna talk about it.”
Gwen sighed. “Fine, then. But what brought you around?” Her voice was softer now.
“To what?”
“You finally asked me out. I’ve been bugging you about it for months, and you never made a move before. What pushed you?”
“Nothing pushed me,” Kevin insisted, “I just wanted to go on a date with you. Thought you’d like that.”
“I would,” she admitted, “If I thought it was what you wanted.”
Kevin’s eyes finally met hers. “What do you mean by that? I’ve liked you a long time.”
“You used to,” Gwen agreed. “Maybe you still kind of do, but ….I already warned you months ago, Kevin. Each time you had a chance with me and you let it pass by, you were letting some of what you felt for me go. Maybe some of it’s still left, but now…”
Kevin had jumped up from his side of the booth and now had his lips pressed to hers. She kissed back, her arms automatically going around his neck. A moment later, they broke apart. Gwen looked close to tears, and Kevin merely felt confused.
“That…that wasn’t how I imagined it would feel,” Kevin admitted. He was still standing beside her, and once again, he was determined not to make eye contact.
“Yeah, I know. You don’t like me this way anymore, Kevin. This isn’t what you want.”
“I know…but…but I’m not gay, Gwen. Ben told me he likes me. Me. I don’t know what the hell he’s pulling here, but it’s not funny.”
“If it was a joke,” Gwen said slowly, “I think Ben would be here to laugh at you about it. And Ben wouldnt joke about something this serioushe can be a bit immature, but hes not that mean.” She removed some money from her purse and set it on the table. “I’ll see you later, Kevin.”
“Yeah…night, Gwen.”
“How long are you going to stay here?”
“Dunno. Did you need a ride home?” Kevin asked. Gwen shook her head. “Well, I’m just gonna be here a bit longer, then. I …I need to think about some things.”
“All right, Kevin.” Gwen rose, and Kevin sat back down in the booth, staring down at the table. Gwen hugged him around the neck and gave him a kiss on the cheek. Then she hurried off, wondering how she could get to Ben. This needed to be resolved tonight, or it might never be.