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Y'all are teenagers in this imagine again.
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Third Person POV
It was another day beginning with an early breakfast for Benny after he was all prepped up for school. He ate his food as slow as he could so he would miss the school bus that was about to pick the students up from their neighborhood even though his mother nagged him to hurry up.
There was nothing wrong about the bus. The only thing he dreaded was the one who's in the bus.
He didn't want to be in the same vehicle as Y/N L/N. Ironically enough, her and Benny already live just a house away from each other. He didn't want to see her again riding the same bus with him that he was willing to walk all the way to his school alone with his stack of books just so he could avoid her.
The reason as why Benny was trying to dodge her was because she was - as he described - obsessed with him. And he wasn't being narcissistic. Y/N made it obvious as if boundaries never existed.
When they were younger, she would always tackle him into a tight hug that he never wanted to be in as she yells for his name. Due to this, his classmates laughed and teased him that he has cooties now.
Thankfully enough, she managed to turn it down a notch as they grew older. Though, it still didn't stop her from loading his locker with notes that he found embarrassing or she would watch his every move when she had the chance. And everyday, he receives them and it was a pain in the neck for him. The least he could have was a peaceful walk to school alone.
Yes, they would still bump into each other in school since they were in the same class. But, at least for him, he didn't have to begin begrudgingly tolerating her whom he found annoying in this exact time. He wanted to have some peace and quiet just this one, early morning.
Just as Benny neared to school, his heart began to race in angst. Y/N could be around the corner, which can be predictable as it happens on a daily basis. He just hoped he'd reach his locker without her getting in the way.
On the other hand, Y/N minded her own business just like any of the students were doing. She minder her own business by burying herself in her six-feet deep, almost head-aching, thoughts.
Usually, she would wait for Benny and wave at him or greet him a simple good morning due to her great admiration of him. However, since the past night, she was beginning to get the reflection that she was coming off too clingy and gives too much attention to Benny Watts.
Of course, throughout the years, she was able to take control of her actions towards the boy. Back then, she used to tackle him in an embrace and never let go until their adviser arrived. Now, she just tries to be as friendly as she is with her friends... with an add-in of heart eyes.
Nonetheless, as of now, Y/N was starting to question and ponder over her liking for Benny. What made her like him besides his brown, doe-like eyes? Did she really have a liking for the boy? Or was she just infatuated?
She closed her locker after putting her stuff in it and taking the books she needed for class, still deep in thought. For once, she wasn't putting all her attention to Benny that she walked past him without a word.
This made the boy get puzzled.
Benny was not used to it. She was supposed to grin and greet him a hello. It was news to him.
Then again, he wasn't hating it. Y/N was off of his back for the day. He should be able to breathe without her trying to talk to him. If this carried on, he would feel this relief he was longing for since this all started.
Or so he thought.
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After three weeks, Benny caught himself still expecting her to say hi and gaze upon him. Not a single day did that happen for several weeks. He didn't know why he was so bothered by it. He should have been going on about his day without anyone like her pestering him.
He began to question himself more when he almost went up to Y/N's table during lunch now and converse with her instead of avoiding her.
What stopped him was when he saw their classmate, Bailey, talking to Y/N who seemed to be enjoying their talk.
Y/N was just getting lost in her own little world when Bailey walked up to her to show her a new song he heard from their favourite rock band. He was able to smuggle his pocket radio into school just to listen to the music playing.
Turns out, the two of them were fans of the same band. When they both found out a couple days ago, they talked about them nonstop.
"I love it! When did they release this?" She asked Bailey as she listened to the song with a smile while her head faintly danced to the rhythm.
Bailey grinned and picked up a grape from his lunch before answering, "Just yesterday. All radio stations are playing it until now. They will probably still play it later with their other songs."
Just by hearing that made her want to go home and just listen to it.
Going back to Benny, he refrained himself from approaching her and sat on his usual table with his friend, Frederick. "Hey, Benny, what'd you answer for the third question on Miss Cullen's pop quiz?" Fred asked him, who watched them in distance.
It was clear that he wasn't listening to his friend talking when he just replied with a, "Yeah." Seeing them made Benny somewhat irritated. He should be the one who's talking to her and not Bailey.
When Fred noticed he wasn't paying attention, he followed the direction Benny's eyes were trained to. After seeing him watching Y/N and Bailey from a distant, Fred saw him holding his plastic fork like he was about to jab it on someone. "I see what's happening here." He tittered while taking the cap off his water bottle, "My friend, Benny envies Y/N's little friend."
"No, I do not." Benny denied him in an instant, shoving him out that he was almost out of his seat. He only turned away from them when Fred had pointed it out. Frederick can only look at him with a quirked brow, "Then why are you holding your fork like you're about to jab it in Bailey's eye?"
Once Benny realized he was actually holding the fork like it, he put it down harshly on his tray. "I thought you didn't like Y/N at all." Frederick questioned him as he drank his bottle of orange juice.
"I don't." Benny replied sternly, yet in denial. Focusing on his tray instead of looking at the two from afar who were chatting on about what they both love. "But I thought Y/N liked me."
After that sentence, Benny had finally admitted it to himself. He likes her the way she liked him. He missed her talking to him daily first thing in the morning. He missed her trying to embrace him.
All that he regretted was always dreading everything she does for and to him. And now, it looks as though he might be too late.
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Y/N had already closed her locker as the school bell rang, indicating that it was time for them to go home. She'd wave and smile a goodbye to her friends as well as Bailey, whom initiated a short, secret handshake that they made during their lunch time before she started walking home.
She didn't care if their friendship escalated quickly. She was just glad that he wasn't as close-minded as the other boys in her school who are intoxicated with masculinity.
Speaking of boys, she was still in a query about her feelings toward Benny Watts. This whole week, she didn't even think about giving personal attention to him. Instead, she observed and went through the pros and cons of the boy.
Cons were that he likes to gloat about his brilliant moves in chess; he's as ignorant as a fish about his messy surroundings; and, most importantly, he always avoids her.
Although, in spite of all this, his patience was a highway road. Even though the people that were starting to get annoying surround him, he remained calm and nice.
Y/N couldn't really point out the real reason as to why she likes him. How can she when he avoids her so much that they rarely talk?
"Hey, Y/N! Wait up!"
Speak of the devil.
Y/N stopped on her tracks and waited for him. She was surprised Benny was even speaking to her. The last time she checked, he doesn't have the slightest interest in her.
When Benny finally caught up with her, he swept his hair out of his face with a tired grin. "Hi." He greeted her.
"Hello." She replied politely. Though, it was strange. Y/N doesn't seem to be feeling giddy or anything now that he was talking to her. On purpose. Her only reaction was nothing but neutral.
Benny didn't say a word to her afterwards. He just gazed and smiled. Just like how she used to do with him.
"Did... you.. need something from me?" Y/N suddenly asked as an interruption to the silence that was quite uncomfortable for her liking. There must be a reason he's approaching me. She thought to herself. Maybe he needs notes for reference for our homework.
Her theory only backfired when he shook his head a no. What could be the possible thing that he wanted to talk to her about? "I was wondering if..." It was then Benny spoke up, "you would.. maybe go try out ye new diner that had just opened up with me tomorrow after school?"
That was the last thing Y/N expected from him. She would've said yes, if she still wasn't confused about her feelings for him. She wasn't expecting him to be smitten with her. Y/N thought this whole thing between them would only be all unrequited... Or maybe nothing at all.
"With you?" She repeated. It would be wrong of her to assume and consider this as a date. "As in, just the two of us? Without Fred or anyone?" Y/N never meant to sound so unsure about it. Until now, she was dumbfounded.
Benny began to rub his neck, "Well... yeah." He answered, "Maybe try to get to know each other and stuff.." It was no secret that he was bad with asking a girl - Y/N in particular - out.
"Like a date?" Y/N's words were beginning to stumble. Luckily, it wasn't noticeable. Panic was beginning to engulf her for some reason that she has no idea of. She doesn't know whether to say yes or no.
Yes. Benny internally answered. Though, he couldn't bare the fact that he sensed her uncertainty. "It doesn't have to be if you're uncomfortable by it." He reassured, making her look at him in the eye. "It could just be a get together of some sort."
All he got was silence. It was assuring, yes. But, Y/N was getting indecisive. She tried to use the pros and cons method, but it only made it worse. She was thinking of refusing.
It was evident on her face that Benny Watts had already anticipated. "You know what, m-maybe you're busy--"
"I'll go."
Though, it appears to be that Y/N's subconscious was thinking otherwise. Her breathing was beginning to quicken that she tried to cover the heaving of her chest by holding her breath.
While Benny's voice got caught up in his throat in awe, Y/N chuckled as an gesture of apologies for taking too long to answer. There's a first time for everything anyway. She thought to herself. Afterwards, she placed a kiss on his cheek and turned away to go home. "See tomorrow, yeah?"
"Yeah, uh, se-see you.." Benny managed to stutter out. When she was out of sight, his grin grew larger and his breathing was deep. Who knew one, light touch of the lips on his cheek would make him feel warm inside?
As it turns out, Y/N's feelings towards him never left. All that blocked them was nothing but self-doubt.
The End.
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I'll leave this with an open ending. I ain't gonna write a 2nd part. The rest is up to all of you eheh..
Also, for those who gave requests, I hope your patience is as long as a freeway road. I'd like to put my best efforts on writing them and that takes time and I don't think y'all would appreciate it if I do otherwise.😅
I write them according to how early y'all requested. Generally, it's a first come first serve kinda thing. Just to let you know.
Das all, have a nice day/night!✨
-BloodyinspiredTri🖤