After school the next day I climbed through Ben's window, hoping that he would be there. To much of my surprise, he was. He was shirtless and in his boxers, and I quickly looked away thinking that maybe what I had seen was just something I was imagining.

"Shit, sorry Libs. You should've texted me" He said as I heard him shuffling on some pants and sitting back down on the bed. "You can turn around now"

I sighed.

"Ben, I'm sorry about last night - I "

"You don't have to be sorry. It's not like you can control what that son of a bitch does. He learned his place" Ben said, before stretching his arms out and resting them above his head. I sighed.

"You know, Colton's actually really nice if you would give him a chance" I said. Partly because I felt like I had too. I mean, he was my boyfriend so I should stick up for him. Right?

"Me? Give him a chance? I've given him plenty of chances, and trust me. He blew them each and every time" Ben said, not any sense of sympathy at all. It was like he was stating facts, and there was no way I could ever change his mind. "Besides, he's the one trying to pressure you into having sex with him. Can't you see that? That's literally all he wants. "

I scowled.

"Is that what you think? You don't think that maybe he actually likes me?" I was beyond frustrated now. "Maybe he isn't with me just for sex, maybe he likes me because of my personality or my good grades or-" But Ben shook his head.

"Libs. Would you just trust me for once? At first I thought I was okay with it, with you dating him. But now? I can see right through his bull shit and I know all he's going to do is take your fucking virginity and then dump you. He's done it before to other girls, I've seen it. You were just too dense to see it happen" Ben said. I was shocked, very shocked. All because his words tumbled out so fast it was hard to process them all. A big part of me just wanted to prove Ben wrong, to prove to him that Colton was a good guy and that he was just being over protective and mean.

"Well who says I haven't already had sex with him? Hm? He's hot, definitely hotter than you" I remarked, although it was one of the worst lies I ever told. Ben laughed, which only made me more upset. "Are you serious? You're just so quick to hate on him and you don't even know the guy! You just don't want me to be happy, is that it? Or maybe you're jealous and you want me all to yourself" I replied, anger coursing through my veins. Ben instantly stopped laughing, a hint of truth in his eyes. "Maybe you don't want me to grow up and have true love because you know you'll never find it. Is that why you sleep around with so many girls? Because you can't find someone who actually likes you for your personality? Heck, your parents don't even like each other - they can't even find true love anymore - after all, like they say, like father like son" I said. In that moment, my evil grin left my mouth. Ben stood up, his eyes in a focused line.

"Leave" He said. I froze.

Suddenly I couldn't breathe. A look of hurt spread across Ben's face, and I knew it was something having to do with his parents. I shouldn't have mentioned their marriage problems that have been around for as long as I can remember, but I did - and it was too late to take them back.

"Ben - I'm sorry I-" I chocked, but the words were lost as soon Ben looked a me. This time, it wasn't anger but pure sadness that I only saw when he was drunk.

"Libs, please. Just go" He said. I didn't budge. "I'm serious, I don't want to speak with someone who thinks I sleep around with girls just because I can't find true love. "

I sighed. I had lost, and I knew the battle was over. I didn't even want to fight anymore, I wanted to sit down and watch a show or a movie and wrap my arms around him. I shouldn't have said what I did, and I wished Ben would forgive me even though I was being an asshole.

       "Ben I -"

"Will you at least consider my words? Maybe think about what I said a little bit? It can't hurt just to think about it" Ben said. I could tell he was loosening up a bit when he patted the bed besides him.  "Come here"

I walked over to him and sat down next to him before wrapping my arms around his torso. He was unbelievably warm and muscular.... this was wrong. My arms stayed wrapped around him, refusing to let go as if I were holding on for dear life.

    "Goodness gracious, you're like a boa constrictor" He remarked before chuckling and resting his hand across my shoulders. I laughed as well hoping that this moment would last forever. One thing about Ben that I always took for granted, was how he forgave me so quickly. His heart was pure gold, and I knew deep down - he hated being mad at me just like I hated being mad at him.

            "You know what I'm in the mood for?" He suddenly asked. I looked up to face him, Ben only smiled.

"What?" I asked curiously.

     "Frozen yogurt"

   *•*•*•*•*•*•*

There was a little frozen yogurt shop in town called Sweet Frog, and around Maine it was very popular.  People piled in and out of it with full cups of yogurt in their hands and small kids by their side. It was definitely one of my favorite spots, mainly because it was very nice and breezy. It reminded me of a downtown city that was relaxed and gave off good vibes.

Ben and I went here occasionally, but today was our first time in a couple months. Usually sports and school got in the way of our yummy yogurt evenings, and sometimes it was hard to find time in between those events. 

         We grabbed our empty cups and stood in line. I glanced at all the different flavors, although I already knew which flavors and toppings I was going to get.   Ben picked cheesecake flavor with sprinkles and loads of candy and chocolate. I rolled my eyes. I got my usual- strawberry and pomegranate yogurt with mini buckeyes and sprinkles too. It was fantastic.

"Sometimes I'm surprised You haven't died from too much sugar intake yet" I said with a chuckle. Ben laughed and sat down at a black and white booth, I sat on the other side of him.

"Yeah well.. I'm just as surprised as you are" He said. I was happy that things were starting to turn back to normal, like things were before I confronted him this afternoon. I wanted to forget about that ever happening and just focus on now, on this moment and my forever friendship with Ben.

As I looked at him closer I seemed to notice what he was wearing, Kaiki joggers and a old football shirt that hugged his torso. His hair was in his usual messy hairstyle that swayed perfectly with his personality. It all fit, and it couldn't help but notice his eyes wander to the table a few feet away where two college girls were sitting.

"I bet I can get that girls number - the one with the curly hair." He said jokingly. For a moment, I didn't doubt it, but as I glanced closer at what she was wearing - I began to smile. She had her hair curled in a fashionable way that made my natural curls look unreal, while her makeup looked incredible. But it wasn't the looks that made me doubt Ben's skillful way of turning girls on, it was the gorgeous rose gold promise ring on her ring finger.

"If you can't, then you have to do anything I want you too. Then it's final" I said, more proud of the rejection letter Ben would soon receive. He smirked.

"And if I can, you have to rub my feet. Deal" He said before standing up and walking over to their table smoothly. It took everything in my power not to burst out laughing, because honestly I found this whole scenario quite funny. Luckily from here I could hear their conversation just lightly as I pretended to be busy with my phone. Ben spoke first.

"Hello ladies. I couldn't help but admire how gorgeous you two were, and I was wondering if I could get your numbers? My names Ben by the way" He said smoothly. Although his pickup line wasn't 100 percent, his voice and smile could pull you in quicker than anything. Out of the corner of my eye I could see them both give him a glance of thought, one that made me believe he had a chance.

"Grow up and get a life, hang out with your girlfriend over there instead of bothering us." The engaged one commented. She turned and gave the other girl a unpleasant look. I almost burst out laughing, it was an unknown occurrence for Ben to get rejected so badly.

"Oh! She's my sister. You really think I'd be such a jackass to cheat on my girlfriend - if I had one?" He asked in his sweet voice again. Both of the girls started to laugh in such a childish way that I thought I was going to barf.

"Oh I'm so sorry! I didn't realize" The engaged one said again. She actually looked sympathetic, and for a moment I though she would cave. "Look you're really hot and I'd bang in two seconds flat, but I'm engaged and off limits. But Ashley here is single and ready to mingle if you know what I mean" She said with a wink. I almost gaged on my yogurt.

Ashley wrote her number down on a napkin with eyeliner in her purse and handed it to him, a bright smile on her lips.

"You can come over to my place later tonight if you want - but just so you know - I don't do sex on the first date" Ashley said. She smiled like what she had said wasn't inappropriate in a yogurt shop, before Her and her friend glided out of the store. Both of them made a habit to swing their hips extra largely and practically do a walking version of twerking. Ridiculous.

"I win" I said pleasantly when Ben arrived back at our table. He glared at me.

     "I wouldn't have made the bet if I knew she was engaged" He said helplessly. I laughed. "And besides, I got the other girls number"  He argued before sitting down and taking a spoonful of candy.

       "You mean Ashley" I corrected, amused at how helpless he was.  Ben rolled his eyes, obviously not as amused as I was.

      "Whatever. You win. What do I have to do" He asked, finally giving in to his loss.  I thought about it for a moment before a devilish grin crossed my lips.

         "You have to run around Walmart in nothing but a Avocado onesie, and you have to buy 100 condoms"  I smirking. Ben looked unphased.

"You're kidding." He said, when I didn't answer he looked at me bewildered. "That's ridiculous! Where do you expect me to find an avocado onesie!" I chuckled.

   "I got Mason one for Christmas last year, it might be little snug - but it will fit" I said.  Truth was, I actually did get my brother one last year as a joke since Masons allergic to Avocados, and of course he hasn't wore it. More than likely it's probably still wrapped in the bag, brand new.

              "And seriously? 100 condoms? Isn't that a little over board" Ben said, most definitely not amused. I laughed, probably louder this time since the look on Ben's face was priceless.

      "Yeah. Sounds like you're going to need them for Ashley" I said with a wink. Ben sighed and palmed his forehead.

        "I'll give you props, this is a good one. And Just so you know, Avocados and condoms won't stop my mojo"  Ben said with a crooked smile that warmed my heart and made me smile.

God, this boy drove me crazy.

It was like all he had to do was exist and my life was whole. I don't know what's happening to me, but all of a sudden - I find myself thinking that he's the type of human I want to marry.