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Run Together: Part 02

Chapter 03: Run Together: Part 02

When tales of the history of Ben and Gwen Tennyson are eventually told, one of the biggest mysteries would end up being how in the world Frank had managed to convince Natalie to let the kids study together.

Despite never understanding how it happened, Max and the others just accepted it and didn't try to ask too many questions. For a strange reason, the woman had been very open to the idea of Gwen helping Ben improve his grades. Of course, the true reason for him wanting to improve was never offered up, instead a more generic excuse of wanting to get into a good college was used.

When Max had pressed Gwen about it, she had claimed up and down to have not used any kind of magic on her mother and was just as confused as anyone else.

With the blessing of all parents involved, all of whom were happier with the knowledge that Max would be there to supervise, Ben and Gwen started the week meeting at the Rust Bucket after school on Monday.

Ben arrived first and set his backpack down on the kitchen booth and was pulling out his homework before he had even stopped bouncing on the seat. His smile grew from ear to ear when he heard the sound of the door opening. He shot out of his seat and all but tackled the redhead as soon as she stepped through the door.

She tried to protest but her lips were quickly captured by Ben's and she melted into the kiss, her hands coming up to wrap around his back and pull him closer, deepening the kiss.

As much as he was enjoying the happiness they were showing Max had to be the adult and get them on task.

"Ahem," he said as he cleared his throat, the couple pulling away blushing red, grins still spread across their faces.

"Sorry, Grandpa," they chorused as Ben helped her to stand, their hands entwined as they closed the door and walked to the table.

Gwen smiled when she saw that Ben already had his homework out.

"What do you need help with?" she asked as she sat next to him and pulled her notebooks out.

"Math," he replied with a sigh as he put his head on the table, "the other classes are doing ok so far, but I may need help later." He admitted.

Gwen giggled as she ran her fingers through his hair.

"Come on, Ben," she told him with a smile, "we'll get you through this, don't worry. We do have a goal after all," she reminded him.

"Yeah," he replied as he enjoyed the feeling of her fingers in his hair, his head turning to look at her. "Even if I have to wear that dorky uniform, seeing you every day will be worth it."

"It's not dorky," she defended as she pulled her hand away and crossed her arm in a feigned huff, the smile fighting to reach her lips.

"Whatever you say, Dweeb," he replied as he pushed himself up from the table and pulled his notebooks towards him.

"Alright, let's do this," he said as he looked at Gwen, a smile breaking across his face.

She returned it as she opened her notebook to some scratch paper.

.o.0.o.

The months passed quickly for the couple with school being the most significant event that happened.

Despite their days being filled, they still managed to get in some time to just be a couple.

Grandpa had let them have a movie night a few times when they were supposed to be studying, he had of course remained nearby just to curb too much affection.