Suddenly, Ben felt a large , strong palm on the back of his head, its firm fingers locking into his silken brunette hair.

Ben didn't stop the kiss.

Ben's eyes went wide as the hand pressed his head closer to it's owner-Kevin.

Soon, the green pair of eyes found the brown ones, so close that Ben could count the eye lashes surrounding Kevin's eyes.

With a pop, Ben pulled his lips away from Kevin's, whose hand slid off Ben's head ,to his back.

Kevin merely stared back , a smile dancing on his lips.

"I….I'm sorry ,…I didn't mean…", Ben stammered , blushing heavily ,unable to control the pricking heat on his neck.

What Kevin did astounded the brunette—

Kevin put out both his hands, cupped them around the younger teen's face and pulled him into another kiss. As if to justify , he spoke into Ben's lips, "I know….that you meant it. And , I love you ,too."

Their chests were squashed now. Kevin could feel Ben's heart beating as fast as his.

"How did you know…", gasped Ben .

Kevin gave another dashing smile before pulling the kiss into deeper emotions.

A few minutes, maybe ten, the teens pulled away , only to breathe, their lips moist, swollen and red.

"Why didn't you tell me earlier ? I had to almost decay , keeping the feelings to myself !", gasped Ben ,trying to catch up with the normal breathing rate.

"Why didn't you ?" ,asked Kevin.

"Well , I thought you'd punch me in the face ,out of disgust, y'know, 'cause I'm a guy ,and you're one as well, an' you already have Gwen as your -…"

But Kevin cut him in the middle, "Now lemme get this straight, Tennyson. Gwen and I , are in a mutual understanding that we will not have anything between us other than being friends , and sidekicks . You don't have to worry about Gwen getting' in the way, got that ?"

Ben nodded. Then , " Kevin, what kept you ?"

"Pretty much the same thin'-you turnin' into humungusaur and punching my guts out." , shrugged Kevin. Ben laughed out.

Only a few minutes lasped again, till they gave vent to their feelings again , in another deep kiss.

"Y'know..I can't wait to get outta this boring room , kiss you properly.", sighed Kevin, an arm around Ben, "So ,when are am I discharged?"

"Uh…about that..",mumbled Ben, "The doctor told that you 'ill have to stay here for three days, …"

"Three days ?"

"Relax! Gwen and I wont leave you . We decided that I'ill take charge of you today, tomorrow she will, and the day after ,me. It's so, 'cause Gwen has all these assignments an' classes ,an' books to read …"

"One of the many reasons why we secretly broke up.", Kevin rolled his eyes.

Then the beautiful blonde nurse entered , saying , "The doctor would like to see the two teenagers who brought this patient.". She then blinked, eyeing the boys so close to each other. They were far too different looking to be assumed related.

Ben looked up, "Oh ..I'm one . The other, my cousin, she's out. "

"It's allright. Anyone of you will do!", and walked out , expecting Ben to follow her heels to the doctor.

"Be back in a jiffy!", said Ben, planting a brief kiss on Kevin's mouth.

"Run, man . Nurses are damn fast walkers !"

"Doctor, the child is here."

The doctor nodded at the seat , and Ben sat.

"sir?"

"Ah.. yes ,Ben Tennyson. Would you kindly tell me where was Kevin Levin attacked?", smiled the man calmly.

"Uh… near the beach."

"What was it that attacked him ?"

"A…a porcupine?"

"And are you aware that porcupines are not found near beaches? And that they don't have spines like these?", he smiled ,putting on the table a plastic bag with that purple spike ,cleansed of Kevin's blood.

"I…uh…."

"Spines like these are only found on aliens that usually dwell in water."

"?"

"It's ok ,Ben Ten. I'm not just any doctor . I deal with a lot of alien attacks too. You could say Im an extraterrestrial doctor?"

Ben was astounded.

"I also happen to know that you are Max Tennyson's grandchild ? Well, what a family line! Grandfather was a plumber… grandchild saviour of the universe!"

Ben was gaping.

Seeing the stupid look on his face , the doctor laughed out. "Its ok Ben. Im not joking. I get all kinds of patients who tell me about how you saved their planet. Ok , all I need is the description of this species of aliens ,so I can send some of my men to get samples of it's venom, and make an antidote."

"Venom?"

"Don't worry,", said the man , reading Ben's mind ,"Your friend has been de-toxined; its only a wound ,not much poisoning"

"But I already killed that alien.."

"I didn't say that it was the only alien in the universe, if not on earth. Ive got enough equipments to let me locate the planet where a creature comes from, once the descriptions are acquired."

So, Ben gave a detailed description of that alien , down from its size ,to how its blood was.

Once back in Kevin's arms, the day passed peacefully for them.

That night was the best night of Kevin's life, since the last few days, because he could sleep well whilst dreaming that erotic dream without choking with guilt , or considering it a nightmare.

Gwen took over the next day, but according to Kevin, it was boring compared to spending time with Ben, who gave him undivided attention, because Gwen had brought along books for her to read!

And Ben the day after, which Kevin was looking forward since morning.

"So ,any funny feelings ,here?" ,asked Ben, poking at Kevin's temple, where the wound was stitched and healed. Its been a week after being discharged.

"Nah. But I got an awesome feeling, here!", said the older teen , poking at the part of his own chest under which his heart beat.

A mischievous grin, and Ben pounced on him , crashing his lips against Kevin's.

They were at Kevin's home, in his room, sitting at the edge of his bed.

"Y'know Kevin, you still haven't told me, or Gwen, your nightmare. Now that we're more close , you could tell me right?"

Kevin hesitated. And unable to fight back Ben's suddenly shining, large eyes that pleaded, he narrated the dream to the younger teen.

Ben just stared at him, listening with awe.

"….and so , that was that." ,he sighed, " An ' I know that dreams don't come true.. and..-."

He looked at Ben to see why he wasn't responding.(Kevin avoided Ben's eyes, because it was hard to narrate about a dream involving them both rolling around naked!)

The look in those green eyes sent chill down Kevin's spine.

Is he disgusted? He's just starin' at me! Not movin' at all!

"Ben?", gulped Kevin.

Ben put out a hand and stroked Kevin's cheek ,whispering, "Kevin, ..dreams do come true…at least ,I 'ill make sure this one does."

Ben grinned dangerously.

Next thing he knew, Kevin felt Ben's lips against his, one of Ben's hands sliding around to Kevin's waist, the other on his chest, pinning him down on the bed.

Kevin's ecstasy knew no bounds, when he felt his shirt being pulled off his head by warm hands.

So ,dreams do come true….

xxxxxx The End xxxxxx