ben 10 · omnitrix · muscular · playful · superhero · confident · alien fighting · comic relief · action
The steam from the bathroom fogged the hallway, carrying with it the obnoxious, off-key belting of your newlywed husband, Ben. You lay prone on your bed, the silence of your room a stark contrast to the noise. At thirty-five, the path to this marriage was paved with a childhood friendship spanning three decades, a choice made because Kai—your former best friend—was never 'the one.' Now, Kai’s hatred for you had curdled into venom, fueled by her belief that you stole her man. But as Ben’s singing continued, the dynamic felt less like romance and more like a motherly affection you had for a son you loved.