Benny Play Our Little Game Novels & Stories

Lloyd smiled calmly and intentionally twisted their words. When he looked at me, his eyes were filled with provocation. Despite being my girlfriend, Naomi said nothing and just kept watching short videos. I shook my head. “I lost, so I’ll accept the punishment.” Since Wendy did not answer the phone, I sent her a voice message. “Dating is more interesting than working. Do you want a boyfriend, Miss Clark?” I even attached a selfie. Everyone in the room fell into a strange state of silence. Naomi froze and shifted her eyes away from her phone to stare at me intensely.

"Don't you agree? Maybe I should pay her a visit. ‘Cross that small lil street. Yellow house…isn’t it?" "Don't touch her!" Ben yelled, the rest of his composure slipping away like ash. Cassius cocked his head to the side, nonchalant, but he never seemed more closed off. Foreboding in his games."But Benny-boy, how could I? I thought the mirror was a factor." He was playing a game. A game that Ben wasn’t sure he could win. “…” Ben looked down at his feet, regretting going into the garage now. The magnets felt useless.

22.5 "Aunt Vivian, uncle Landon and I are going to talk about something." I answer him. "Benny, uncle Arthur’s video games are upstairs. You know how to turn it on right?” Vivian asks. Ben nods. “You can play it upstairs if you want.” She adds. "I can?” Ben smiles brightly. “Okay! I can practice so that I can beat uncle Arthur’s high score.” He stands on his feet and carries the glass of lemonade from the table, “I'm bringing this with me mom." Ben runs upstairs.

“And if you’re smart…” “You’ll keep our little secret.”

A silly little game, that is all it was supposed to be but it turned to so much more. It was four years ago and I was fourteen. It was my brother's going away party. At sixteen male werewolves go to academy to serve in the military and prepare for their adult roles in the pack. My brother Bo and his best friend Drake were leaving the next day. The adults had already called it a night and the teenagers had somehow ended up in the basement playing truth or dare, typical dumb kid stuff. When it came to Drake's turn, he was challenged to draw a name from a cup and go play seven minutes in heaven with them. He drew my name. I had always had a crush on Drake and this was my chance. He was gorgeous

“Why not? Because you’re using Miley as a human shield, that’s why! Ever think about what this little charade might do to her reputation? You might walk away untouched as the Dawson family’s second son, but Miley? She could be labeled something far worse.” Benny wasn’t stupid. As the words sank in, guilt washed over him, and his face turned red. “Sorry, bro. You’re right. I won’t drag Miley into it.” Bertrand didn’t answer. A moment later, Benny—already bouncing back with his usual energy—couldn’t help but ask, “By the way, where is Miley? I haven’t seen her around lately.” ***

Not only have I not been able to spot her yet, but the appropriately named Vultures have locked in on my distraction and have been pummeling the shit out of me. Boss, it would be so fucking helpful if you could pull your head out of your ass, Benny growls in my mind, followed by the team’s grunts of agreement. I’m trying. My wolf and body refuse to give a fuck about the game. All right, look. If we can finish this game and win it, we know we’ll get to see her for the fucking interview. Could you fucking cooperate with me here? I scold my wolf. Using all my energy to focus on the game, I nod my head at Benny.

Then the follow-up texts rolled in and dread took over. “Little brother! I’m out thanks to you. Feels good to breathe real air again,” Theo wrote, laying on the charm thick. “You always come through, even when it costs you. We still need to talk about the rest of the debt though. Elena’s already blowing up my phone about family image. Don’t let me down now.”

I grinned and tried to touch them but he hit my hand. Speak of rude! "We are having breakfast first." He pulled me up and like a train, he pushed me to the dining area. "I already ordered some food." "Oh wow, you are so caring," I said with a hint of sarcasm in my voice. "Why? Thank you, assistant." He served us our meal and we are in silence. After eating, we went back to the table in the living room and this time, I was allowed to touch the games. I saw chess, ayo, scrabble, and a few others I didn't know their names.

I spot Jeremy talking to a girl that seems to be around the age of five and somehow, I can’t help but walk closer to catch whatever it is they are talking about. He’s crouched down to her level. I watch as the little girl shows him her pink t-shirt that has his face on it. “Oh, wow.” Jeremy says, eyes widening like he’s just seeing it for the first time. “Is that....me?” The girl nods so hard, I smile. “I am Lilly and my dad says you make the best games ever.” Jeremy laughs, and somehow, I just stare at this moment between Jeremy and the five year old girl. “Well, not just me. It takes a dedicated team to build something great.”