Imagines with Ben Fankhauser (REQUESTS OPEN AND REALLY NEEDED!)

Competition

Note: im sorry i was gonna put this chapter out for Bens birthday but then i got too caught up in celebrating to do it oops

Today was special: we were going on a double date with Andrew and Scott. All of us decided a super cute and aesthetic date was in order, so we decided to attend Pietro Nolita for some healthy Italian cuisine.

I pulled a pink dress out of my closet, as the one rule was to wear something of the lavish shade. I paired the floral dress with black converse and a black faux leather jacket, adding a little contrast. Ben, on the other hand, wore a salmon button up and some grey slacks. He looked really nice, definitely up showing me.

We arrived at the restaurant around 2:00 pm where we met Andrew and Scott. Ben gave the good old fashioned "shake-to-hug", and I went straight for the embrace. Scott wrapped an arm around my shoulder as we did a not-too-awkward awkward side hug. That's just how we were. Andrew, however, went full-on frontal embrace, even picking me up at one point. Bens friends soon became my close friends after a few dates. Turns out we all get along super well.

"And I'll have the grilled asparagus, add a fried egg please," Andrew said, finishing our tables order. We all handed the waitress our menus, rejoining in conversation.

"Yeah I saw, how was skateboarding anyways?" I asked, referring to the photos Andrew had uploaded the day before.

"Ahh, Andy's the real pro!" Scott said, rubbing his fiancé's shoulder. They were seriously couple goals you guys.

We continued to talk, Ben and I mimicking the actions of the couple across from us. Scott must have caught on, as his next phrase was "Are you trying to out-cute us, y/n?"

Ben grasped my hand tightly and holding our arms up to show Andrew and Scott.

"Try us," He said, ending the phrase by kissing my cheek.

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Our food arrived at the table, and our competition began. Andrew and Scott locked arms as they ate, as if at a wedding. Ben and I began to feed each other small bites, mimicking the wedding-esk vibe from the men across the table. Andrew laid his head on Scott's shoulder, and I laid mine on Bens. We continued to copy each other as our meal went on.

We split the check, I covered Ben and I's half and Scott covered his. We left the restaurant and decided our competition was in no way over. All of us agreed to spend the rest of the day together, starting with a walk down Spring Street.

Andrew held his partner's hand as they strolled down the narrow street. Ben let out a chuckle before whispering in my ear.

"Get on my back"

"Wait, what?" I giggled at the strange remark.

"You know, like a piggyback ride? Get on my back"

Ben knelt down, allowing me to wrap my legs around his torso and my arms around his neck. His strong arms grabbed a hold of my thighs as he carried me around the curb. The other couple looked back at us. Andrew stared into his fiancé's eyes eagerly before Scott mouthed "no".

We stopped at a few stores and took photos with one another. All of us had some laughs before it was time to go (Scott and Andrew were leaving for Rome soon). Our walk back to the parking lot of Pietro Nolita led to the conversation of our competition once more.

"WE DEFINITELY WON!" I shouted, holding bens hand in mine triumphantly in the air.

"You wish, y/n!" Scott replied, kissing the top of Andys head. We had finally approached our vehicles, giving each other goodbye hugs. Ben went to start the car while I finished giving Andrew a hug.

"Okay, so maybe you won" he whispered in my ear as we began to pull away.

"Trust me, I know" I laughed, parading back to Ben's car. We waved our final goodbyes as we drove off in different directions.

"What was that all about? That hug lasted like 5 minutes y/n" Ben said, braking at the stoplight. I held his hand which was placed on my lower thigh.

"Nothing. It's just...nothing"