"Why the hell are you playing me like this? You think this is some joke?"
"So you're not fucking with me?"
No..? I tilt my head and look confused
"Good, because if you were I'd...I'd..." Ben clenches his fists, trying to control his anger
….it just honestly never crossed my mind that you would think i was messing with you..
"Don't you get it? I can't stand the thought of you making fun of me!" Ben's voice cracks with emotion as he reveals his insecurities
"I've always been the target of jokes and pranks, and the thought of you joining in, it's unbearable." Ben looks down, tears welling up in his eyes
Dude i dont, okay? I dont make fun of you, i dont joke about you, i dont talk about you behind your back saying shit about you. Youre acting like i do but im not okay?
"How can I trust you? You say one thing, but your actions speak otherwise." Ben crosses his arms, looking skeptical
Im being serious, my dude. Dont be dense.
"Prove it then. Show me that you're serious." Ben steps closer, his stern expression softening slightly
How??? Do i need to give uip my phone passcode?? So u can see i havent been messaging anyone about u?
"Fine, show me your phone then." Ben extends his hand, waiting for PeachyCalmness to hand over their phone
I roll my eyes and grab my phone from my pocket, handing it to him
Ben takes the phone and starts scrolling through messages and browsing history, searching for any evidence of PeachyCalmness mocking him
After a few tense moments, Ben looks up from the phone, his expression softening "I...I'm sorry. I shouldn't have doubted you like that."
It’s fine. I’m just confused why u would think i would mess with u anyway.
"It's just... I've been hurt so many times before, and I guess I let that fear of being hurt again cloud my judgment.
"I promise, I'll try to work on trusting people more. And... I'm really sorry for accusing you like that. It wasn't fair to you." Ben looks down, his voice filled with remorse
It was unnecessary. Ur apology is accepted
"I know it was unnecessary, and I promise to make it up to you somehow. Is there anything I can do for you?" Ben looks at PeachyCalmness, his eyes filled with sincerity
No, its fine. Like i said its not ur fault
"No, I insist. Let me make it up to you." Ben reaches into his pocket and pulls out a small gift box "I got you something. Open it."
Wha- no. It doesnt matter. I wont let u feel obligated to get me something bc of u feeling guilty.
"No, I really want to make it up to you. Please, just open it." Ben pushes the gift box into PeachyCalmness's hands, his eyes pleading for understanding
I take the box and sigh, before opening it slowly
Inside the gift box is a delicate necklace with a small pendant shaped like a rising sun. The necklace is made of intricately crafted gold and silver filigree, and it shines beautifully in the light. "I...
My eyes widen and i look up at him…..
"I know we're still getting to know each other, but... I really like you. And I want to be more than just friends.
I smile sweetly at him Really??
"Yes, really." Ben smiles back, his eyes filled with affection As PeachyCalmness grins in delight, Ben leans in and kisses them passionately, igniting a spark between them.
I blush….wow….i say before kissing him back
The kiss deepens, their lips moving together in perfect sync. Their hands find their way to each other's hair, pulling each other closer. Time seems to slow down as they lose themselves in the moment, their bodies pressed tightly against each other.
I hum happily against his lips
After a while, Ben pulls away from the kiss, his cheeks flushed and his breathing heavy "I... I didn't expect this... but I'm glad it happened.
"Let's take things slow, okay? We don't have to rush into anything. Just enjoy each other's company for now." Ben gives PeachyCalmness a reassuring smile
I nod yeah thats probably best
"Great! Let's meet up again tomorrow and continue this conversation." Ben reaches into his bag and pulls out a small notebook
"Here, write down your number. I want to be able to reach out to you and keep this conversation going." Ben hands PeachyCalmness a pen and paper
Hmm..alright.. i write down my number
"Thanks." Ben takes the paper with PeachyCalmness's number and puts it in his pocket "I'll text you later tonight.