#ship: benxteresa

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For @scinglives Continued from here (x)

"It's not wrong at all." Ben smiled as he stood up from the car he was working on, he always loved it when Teresa came to see him at work. It was a nice break and well a welcome distraction. "In fact I'd be rather insulted if you said you didn't want to kiss me right now. If you ignore the fact that I'm all sweaty."

Teresa loved to surprise Ben at work. In her mind, there’s honestly nothing sexier than seeing him work hard, underneath a car. All that grease and sweat looked good on him. With a cheeky smile etched upon her features, chuckling softly at his words as her eyes sparkled full of mischief. The brunette hummed softly as she sauntered closer towards him. Her hands reached for his overalls. “Mmm. It all adds to your charm,” she muttered as she inched closer her lips a hair’s breadth apart before she closed the distance, capturing his lips in a kiss with ardor, expressing how much she’s missed him. Pulling away breathlessly she questioned hopefully, "Your lunch break is soon, right?"

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Teresa couldn't help but be worried about him. While all work and no fun is a good mentality, everyone needs a rest occasionally. he doesn't look after himself as he's too focused on his business. She would offer herself as a distraction for him sometimes, when he skipped lunch. She was more than happy with the greasy diner. Their food more than made up for the scenery. She didn't need to be wined and dined, and she always had the appetite for more than just a simple salad like some women and their crazy diet fads. All that mattered was quality time with her boyfriend. A low hum expelled from her lips. "What can I say? You look yummy," she chuckled softly, enjoying the banter. "You like the gossip, huh? So far so good. I haven't killed the new intern yet," she joked. "But there are rumors that Rachel is planning on retiring soon. So that's something," she replied whilst her eyes perused the menu.

She was right, Ben did like to keep himself busy it was the only way to calm his mind a lot of the time. When the girls were racing around he had something to focus on, when everything went quiet at night he didn't know what to do with himself. So he worked in the garage, well until Teresa came in to his life. He sat opposite her, of course it wasn't the most of romantic lunch dates but it was nice just being together. It didn't matter where they were. "Oh yeah? You're such a tease, you know that?" He smiled and reached for her hand over the table. "Come on then, tell me about your day. Tell me the gossip, you know I live for the gossip when I'm in my own company all day."

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Teresa nodded her head as she listened intently. She had no doubt that it must’ve been terrible and mortifying for him. “Oh my goodness, baby,” she cooed with a frown etched upon her features. “I can only imagine how terrible that must’ve been. I’m sure they will and hopefully not happen to them,” she concurred. “Aww. I’m glad I can help you out in the respect,” she stated with a soft smile gracing her lips. “Whilst I know you’re hardworking. I know you like to keep yourself busy, but you also need to look after yourself,” she added. “You bring out the best in me too,” she grinned brightly. “Thank you,” she uttered as she walked through, finding a quiet table in the corner and sat down. “I’m so glad you agreed to come. I’m starving,” a soft chuckle fell from her lips. “Then I’m looking forward to you for dessert,” she whispered as she placed a kiss on his cheek.

Ben didn't think he had that charm any more, he overthought everything now. Dating felt terrifying, but with Teresa it was easy. Back in the day he was overly confident but he had grown up now. "Oh it wasn't fun at all, running past people as they take photos and videos of me. Long time ago though, I hope my sisters learn from my stories and don't take any inspiration." He confessed, they would make mistakes along the way like he did, and they were a lot more mature and wise than he was at that age. "Well you do make me relax a lot more." He said with a sheepish smile, he always liked to. keep busy, it kept his mind distracted. But she allowed him to take a breather, to step away from things and switch off. "You bring out the best in me." He smiled and squeezed her hand softly, opening the door for her as they reached the diner.

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Teresa nodded her head, "Okay. Sorry I didn't mean it like that. But you certainly do have that charm, that charisma. It's how you won me over," she teased with a smile, hoping to bring him comfort. He was an extraordinarily hardworking guy, and his values were high. He was down to earth and treated her amazingly well. Her eyes widened as did her mouth, which was quickly covered by her hand. "Oh wow. Oh no. That doesn't sound like fun," she gasped. She hummed blissfully as his lips captured hers in a loving, sweet kiss. Her hands squeezed his in return. "Aww, Ben," she cooed. She loved it when he called her endearments in his native tongue. It made her body shiver with excitement. "I'm glad you think so. You make me very happy, you make me be better too. It's true I want you to relax more. Like you're doing now. I love these precious moments," she answered in a saccharine voice.

"I mean I wouldn't say i was the typical bad boy. I was just -- well a bit of a pretty boy that had a bit of charm." He confessed and felt himself hating that he even said those words. But he did manage to successfully chat with women when he was younger, he never took much for them to taken by him. Now? Well his charm was nothing like that. "One or two, after that I asked about three times before going back to a girls place in case she had a boyfriend. I once jumped out of a girls window and had to run down the campus in my boxers. In December." He confessed, shaking his head because that seemed like a lifetime ago now. Before his mom died, once she died he had to grow up and be there for the girls. He leaned in to kiss Teresa, squeezing her hand. "I always want you by my side, dragostea mea. You make me a better man, make me relax, to enjoy the little moments."

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The smile never left Teresa's features, it was sweet how protective he was. "You are a wonderful big brother. It is. I bet you drove her crazy," she stated with a low chuckle. Her eyes widened with curiosity as she listened intently to what he had to say. It was intriguing. After all, it made him the man he is today. "Really? The typical bad boy, huh. I mean for most people college is an experience for such chaotic endeavors with pretty much no consequences. The passage to adulthood no? Being away from home. Aww no. I'm sorry. Oh wow. Did you have fights with angry boyfriends?" she questioned with mirth in her voice. "But you're amazing. Has anyone ever told you that? I couldn't be more pleased than to be by your side," she gushed as the love she had for him was immeasurable.

Ben was insanely protective of his sisters, and he knew they had to live out their teenage years. He just knew what he was like during those years. But hopefully they knew he would never be mad he would always come and get them if they needed him. "I know I do, it's part of growing up. Getting to go to parties, making dumb decisions. Now i know how my mom felt when I was sneaking out and partying." He said with a sigh, he knew they appreciated what they did for him even if he pissed them off at times. "I mean I was -- well I was out all the time. My mom said I was hardly ever home. My college years well they were a blur, I mean they were cut short when mom died. Maybe for the best really I wasn't exactly studying much. Made a lot of mistakes during those years, made me very careful to triple check with a girl that they are 100% single before going home with them."

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Teresa was unable to stop the smile that graced her features, whenever she was around him her mood was instantly lighter. Her eyes widened, and her mouth opened with glee as she heard his sisters were having a party. Being an only child, she never had that interaction. But she could tell he loved them still very much, even if they did give him a headache every so often. “Aww. That’s lovely. Bless. It’s true. You have to let them live, and make their own life choices. You’re such a good big brother. I’m sure they appreciate you for everything you do for them. If not, when they’re older they’ll realize for sure that you’re just looking out for them,” she rested her head against his shoulder. “How bad were you in your younger years?” she queried in a teasing tone. A blissful hum emitted from her throat, “Mmm. Sounds perfect. You know I love seeing you in your birthday suit, mister,” she teased playfully with a wicked gleam in her eyes.

Ben let out a small laugh when she said he was his own boss and he could make the rules. She did have a point. He was very easily swayed when it came to her, being around her just made him happy. His sisters were constantly teasing him about the smile on his face all the time lately, that he seemed like a different guy. But he knew they were happy for him, that it meant he wasn't on their backs quite as much. "They're going to a friends for the weekend, a birthday thing. Which is code for a party so -- I'm trying not to be on high alert. I know what parties were like when I was their age, I just have to let them make their own mistakes. That I'm there if they need me to get them." He said with a sigh, it was hard being the brother and the parent, but that protective side in him never faded. If it was 3am and they needed him he would be in the car in a heartbeat. "Just me and you for a couple of days, we can just walk around naked without worrying about interrupted."

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At his teasing, a shocked expression fell on Teresa’s face. “Me? Terrible. Never,” a soft chuckle expelled from her lips. “Exactly you’re the boss. You answer to no one but yourself. You could easily have a day off if you wanted to. What’s an afternoon filled with fun huh?” she questioned mischievously, with a smirk gracing her lips as her flirtatious side came out. The overwhelming love she had for him was indescribable. He truly was the best boyfriend she could ever ask for. She doesn’t know what she’d do without him. The brunette caught his look and knew he agreed with her. He could easily be swayed by her feminine wiles. She hummed happily as they strolled the streets, swinging their hands she found it adorable. “Oh really? Good for them. Are they going anywhere nice? Of course. I’d love to. Sounds like a wonderful idea. There’s not enough of those nights,” she murmured as she leaned in to rest her head against his shoulders. “I love having you all to myself,” she added with a warm smile etched across her features.

Ben smiled because she was right, she did know him so well. She knew when something was wrong, she knew when he needed to take some time out and rest. He loved that about her, she made sure he took the time and stopped, otherwise he would never sleep. Teresa brought a calm to his life. "You're terrible, you know that? I'm a business owner, I'm the boss. I can't be known for hooking up with my girl in my office." He teased but gave her a look to say that he wouldn't mind in the slightest, swinging their arms slightly at they walked. "You know, my sisters are away for the weekend. I was thinking maybe we could somewhere for a night, if you want? Just me and you?"

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Teresa couldn't have been more pleased by his answer. A bright smile etched upon her features. "I know you well, baby," she replied excitedly. "I think it's just what we both need as well. It will certainly fill our stomachs," she chuckled softly. She stood as he locked up, taking her hand in his, giving him a firm squeeze as she loved these peaceful moments with him. Her laughter erupted at his teasing. "Oh. I didn't want to be cruel. If you can't wait. How about some quick loving in your office after, before you start back up? I'm ready for both, baby. That's if you think you can keep up" she cooed as she placed a chaste kiss on his cheek as they walked hand in hand.

Ben knew that she was never going to be happy with him not looking after himself. She looked after him more than she knew, she reminded him to take time to breathe. He was always stressing about getting the garage up and running or making sure his sisters were okay. But they were teenagers now, they didn't need him as much, he could take the time for himself. "Always a greasy diner, I'm a mechanic after all." He teased and locked up, reaching for her hand softly, already feeling that instant calm he had around her. "Oh yeah? I've to wait until I get home? That's just cruel and taunting. How am I supposed to get anything done this afternoon?"

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Teresa truly cared for Ben deeply, so as she knew that he more often than not worked through his lunch, naturally she was worried as it was not good for his health. Her eyes roamed over his appearance, and a low hum of approval fell from her lips as he wrapped his arms around her. She tilted her head, as she listened intently to his explanation. "That's still not enough, Ben," she chastized shaking her head. A soft hum expelled from her lips, "Never," she chuckled softly. "I'm thinking greasy diner vibe. Is that to your liking, baby?" she questioned. "Then after you can have dessert when you finish work," she offered wriggling her eyebrows suggestively, with a smirk gracing her lips.

Ben nodded in understanding when she made a point of being unimpressed by him not having lunch some days. She had a point, sometimes he needed to learn how to take a break. Being his own boss meant he often just worked through lunch to try and catch up on some admin. He felt his heart flutter at her little eskimo kiss, wrapping an arm around her to pull her in close. "Hey sometimes I have lunch. Mainly when you come round to be honest. You're just trying to fatten me up now. How about a burger? You feeling fancy hipster place or 24 hour diner kind of vibe?" He asked as he grabbed the garage keys so he could lock up for an hour or so and give her his full attention, no work or distractions allowed.

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At this moment Teresa couldn't be happier than to have surprised her beau. Her eyes fluttered as their lips brushed tenderly together lovingly. A soft hum expelled from her lips before a low chuckle escaped. Her nose brushed against his in an Eskimo kiss. "That's not what I was referring to. I meant when you don't have a proper lunch break. You work constantly with no breaks is not going to be good for you. Mentally or otherwise, baby," she stressed worriedly for him. Her heart swelled with pride at how well he knew her. "Well, though I definitely wouldn't mind a bagel or two," she muttered "I was thinking Italian maybe, pizza or pasta? Or would you like a greasy burger. We need you fed, baby," she cooed affectionately with a warm smile.

Ben looked in to her eyes as they spoke, tracing another tender kiss against her lips. She was right, if he messed up her carpet then it would be a disaster. He had learnt the hard way. "When I do what? Call you beautiful and pretty?" Ben asked as he looked in to her eyes, to him she was the most beautiful and most amazing of women he had ever met. He was glad his sisters set up that dating account for him now because ehe had truly met someone amazing. Ben took off his overalls so he was just wearing his normal clothes and grabbed the garage keys. "So, where are you thinking for lunch today? I know you wanted to try and hit every bagel store in the area."

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There was a smirk upon Teresa’s features as she studied her boyfriend’s appearance. He certainly was a wonderful sight despite all the sweat and grease that currently covered him. It didn’t stop him from looking attractive to her. A low chuckle erupted from within at his words. “Whilst that may be true, and I would kill you if you messed up my carpet. It does look good on you, baby,” she cooed as she mumbled against his lips. A soft hum of appreciation expelled from her lips as his arms wrapped around her waist. “Okay great. Perfect. That’s more than fine. I’ve come to surprise you and treat you,” she beamed as her eyes shone under the lights. “You know I don’t like it when you do that,” she answered with a small pout.

Ben worked his ass off, he put in as many hours as possible in the garage to get it up and running. At the moment it was only him, but he had plans for the future. He just knew he had to be patient, he was waiting on funding for a project, but for now it was the same old day to day business. "Oh yeah? I don't think it does when I come home and get oil everywhere, why do you think I always change before I come round to yours?" He asked, getting lost in her lips, she was a very welcome distraction right now, his arms snaking around her waist. "It is, let me just finish this up and I can close for an hour. You got time to wait ten minutes? Then we can shoot off and grab a bite to eat. I won't work through my lunch for once, as promised. It helps that a pretty girl is here to pull me away."