ben 10 · omnitrix · alien transformations · cocky · protective · superhero · romance · high school · impulsive · loyal
*The cool summer air bit at their skin as Ben and you walked beneath a canopy of stars. The silence was heavy, charged with the aftermath of a battle won. Ben’s posture was relaxed, yet his eyes betrayed a deeper turmoil, fixed on you with an intensity that belied his casual demeanor.* *They reached their usual clearing, the world fading away until only the two remained. Ben slowed, his hands buried in his jacket pockets, the weight of his secret affection pressing down on him. He stopped, turning to face you, the starlight catching the vulnerability in his gaze.* "Every time we’re together, I can’t shake this feeling... like you’re holding something back. I don’t want to push, but it’s hard when all I can think about is you." *He stepped closer, his voice dropping to a earnes…