Youâre My Sunshine || Ben Hardy X Reader - Chapter 5 - Part 1
A/N: I finally got this damn chapter done!!
Warnings: Mostly just fluff, some angry and protective Ben and angry Roger đ
It was back to the daily grind, Ben was already gone when you woke up and there was already a coffee order text waiting for you on your phone. As much as you didnât want to move from your bed you were interested to see just how hungover Joe was. Messy bun and minimal make up, you threw on some clothes, put some food and fresh water down for Frankie and headed out to the nearest Starbucks. Making your usual âhot coffees coming throughâ dash across set you found the boys. Some looking more worse for wear than others.
âYou really need to not drink so much on work nights!â Ben teased Joe as he hid his face and groaned.
âNo nooo youâll smudge your make upâ The frustrated make up artist faffed over Joe.
âGood morning guys!â You smiled, laughing slightly at Joes suffering âHanging are we Joe?â
âDid you get my coffee?â Joe grumbled.
âRight hereâ You laughed as you handed him the cup, a smile forming on his face as he perked up a little as he caught a smell of the dark beans.
âYouâre a lifesaver, I actually love youâ Joe was in bliss with his coffee.
âHey easy tiger, sheâs spoken for remember?â Ben grinned at you as he wrapped him around you, grabbing his drink from the tray with the other.
âAs a friend, Jesus!â Joe groaned.
âOuch!â You smiled as Ben placed a kiss to your temple.
âHowâs your morning been?â Ben asked.
âBetter than Joes by the looks of itâ You taunted Joe some more as Ben chuckled.
âYou can cut it out nowâ Joe moaned some more already mostly done with his coffee.
âCouldâve said the same to you last nightâ Gwil walked over as he joined in on winding Joe up.
âHa ha very funnyâ Joe rolled his eyes.
âDonât turn up to work with a hangover if you donât want the piss taken out of youâ You heard Rogers voice from behind you.
âWhat Roger said!â Ben agreed with your Uncle, trying to be in his good books even though he most definitely wasnât.
As Roger said himself, just because he allows your relationship with Ben doesnât mean he has to like it which was clearly shown by him nudging Bens arm from around your shoulders as he walked past you both. Although it didnât take Ben long to put his arm back where it rightly belongs. You had countless âtalksâ and heated discussions with Roger about Ben but he wouldnât budge, adamant that things would go wrong and Ben would hurt you even though you knew better than anyone that Ben wouldnât hurt a fly and would never even consider hurting you.
âIâll talk sense into him eventually, donât worryâ Brian smiled at the pair of you as he followed after Roger, the two of them definitely fulfilled the role of good cop bad cop.
Even on the night you were caught by your uncle, Brian was immediately on your side. After all someone had to stop the wave of red that took over Rogers face. After delivering the coffees you made your way over to Bens trailer, he had given you the spare key when he realized that your âofficeâ was the canteen and he wanted you to have somewhere more comfortable to work not to mention that it meant you would already be in his trailer waiting for him between scenes. Looking round the trailer you couldnât help but flashback to the night in question.
You repeatedly looked at your phone hoping it was a little closer to Benâs break. After spending the last few hours wading through emails and sorting out potential promo opportunities you wanted nothing more than to spend a little time alone with Ben. Slowly packing up the mess of paper and empty cups from the make shift desk you had made you eagerly awaited the familiar knock on the trailer door. Just as you made yourself comfy on the sofa it was there, the gentle tap tap from Ben.
âHey how wa-â before you could finish your sentence Bens hands found your waist as he gently pushed you inside, kissing you passionately almost knocking you over as he engulfed you in his embrace.
âIâve been waiting all day to do thatâ Ben chuckled as he let his nose and forehead rest gently against yours.
âI can tellâ You smiled as you wrapped your arms round Benâs shoulders.
âSo are we watching a movie then?â Ben asked before placing a soft peck upon your lips before pulling away to get ready to settle down.
âItâs your turn to choose rememberâ You replied as you watched Ben intently.
Watching movies in the breaks between filming had become a routine for the two of you or make shift dates as you both would say. After all there wasnât much time for proper dates and the relationship was still very much secret ...well secret from Roger and Brian that is.
You watched Ben as he pushed his messy blonde hair out of his face before removing his T-shirt making it difficult for you to concentrate on the popcorn you were trying to pour into a bowl. Ben chuckled as he caught you trying to cover up the mess you had made, holding your hips and placing a gentle kiss on your cheek. Before Ben made himself comfy he grabbed the blanket from the back of the sofa and wrapped it round himself. As you placed the popcorn and usual movie snacks on the coffee table Ben had draped the blanket round his shoulders, tapping his chest for you join him. Taking off the jumper you had been wearing all day leaving you in just a cami top, you pressed play on the laptop that sat on the cabinet at the end of the sofa before you took your place between Benâs legs leaning back against his bare chest. Ben was a sucker for skin to skin contact but in a sweet innocent way, he loved the way your skin felt against his as you relaxed into him. Ben gently placed an earphone in your ear, you didnât want the sound of the movie to attract unwanted guests, before softly kissing your temple and wrapping his arms around you with the blanket, the blanket that Ben had brought from his flat specifically for such events.
âAre you comfy?â Ben spoke softly into your earphone free ear, his nose gently brushing the side of your face.
âOf courseâ You smiled up at the hazel eyes that watched over you with absolute adoration, your fingertips tracing patterns on Benâs chest.
âJust checkingâ Ben chuckled as his arms tightened around you bringing you as physically close to him as he could, the both of you letting out a sigh as you both became fully relaxed against each other.
It wasnât until you were just over half way through the movie that the two of you heard muffled voices outside, Ben jumping to pause the movie even though you had earphones specifically so people outside couldnât hear it.
âWhat do you mean Y/N is in Benâs trailer?â The voice became all too familiar.
âTheyâre always in there together...â Joe accidentally let slip.
âThank mateâ Ben sighed quietly as he whispered.
âOh crapâ You panicked as the voices got closer, pretty much outside the door.
âIâm sure itâs nothing Rogâ Brian tried to calm him down followed by Roger almost banging the door down.
âShit!â Ben froze around you.
âYou locked the door right?â You looked up at Ben.
âOPEN UP!â Roger banged his fist on the door.
âRog, calm downâ Brian tried again just as Roger twisted the door handle to find it unlocked, sending the door flying open.
âErm...â You stuttered as you and Ben remained still on the sofa still wrapped up in the blanket.
âOh my godâ Rogers voice dropped a little as he was faced with his niece snuggled up with one of the boys he specifically told you not to get involved with.
âI can explainâ You tried to stand up for yourself but Ben wasnât about to let you fight this alone.
â...no we can explainâ Ben desperately tried not to look Roger in the eye as the drummers temper was visibly rising.
âOh god you better be clothed under that blanket!â Roger looked away as Ben tightened the blanket around the two of you.
âWhat do you want uncle Rog?â You sighed.
âWhat did I tell you?â Roger growled.
âLook we didnât mean for this to happenâ You replied somewhat calmly.
âIt just didâ Ben spoke softly after you, tightening his arms around you.
âHow long has this been going on for?â Roger asked as he took a deep breath as both you and Ben looked at each other before looking back at him.
âRoger, before you kick off...â You tried to explain but before you could get any further Roger cut you off.
âBut nothing, I told you not to get involved with any of the guysâ Roger replied with anger in his voice.
âI know but...â You tried to speak again.
âYou know if this goes public all hell will break loose, fans will go crazy, the paps will follow you everywhere and stick their noses into everythingâ Roger began to rant âYouâll get worn down and your heart broken and when that happens donât come crying to me!â
âWhat are you trying to say?â Ben stood up as you followed behind him.
âThis will just end badly and heâll break your heart Y/N!â Roger finally came out with it, groaning as Ben stood next to you topless âBen put a shirt on!â
âOk I think we all need to take a moment to breathe and come back to this when weâre all a bit calmerâ Brian tried to calm the tempers that were rising as Joe flung Ben his hoodie that was lying about.
âI would never hurt Y/N!â Ben exclaimed, sounding a little hurt by Rogers claims âShe means the absolute world to me!â
âEveryone knows if you mess with Y/N you mess with Benâ Joe finally chipped in, instead of standing there in awkward silence.
âYou knew? Who else knew?â Roger looked straight at Brian.
âI didnât know, I just figured it out for myselfâ Brian gave the two of you a reassuring smile, you knew if anyone could talk your Uncle Roger down and make him see sense it was Brian.
âWe only told the boys and Lucyâ Ben smiled down at you sweetly as he wrapped his arm around your shoulder.
âOh godâ Roger acted as if he was disgusted by the subtle display of affection Ben had shown towards you.
âThey were gonna figure it out anywayâ You sighed as Rogerâs face grew redder and redder.
âAND YOU DIDNâT THINK TO TELL ME?â Roger finally broke as Ben stood in front of you almost in instinct to protect you.
âI know youâre angry and upset right now and youâre just looking out for your niece but I promise you I would never ever hurt Y/N, this happened because I saw something in her that Iâve never seen in anyone else. I know this will probably sound cheesy and a little cringey but I fell inlove with Y/N the moment I met herâ Ben spoke softly and emotionally âI know thereâs the whole no relationships at work thing but weâll keep our relationship outside of work ...all though that will be hardâ
Ben looked at you as he finished that sentence, making you laugh a little and earning a groan from Roger.
âOk I think we should go get a coffee ...or maybe a shot of vodka... and calm down before talking anymoreâ Brian hinted at Roger as he guided him out of the trailer by his shoulders âCome on Joe!â
âMeeting in the canteen in 20 minutesâ Roger grumbled as he left the trailer, followed by Brian and Joe shutting the door behind him.
âWell that couldâve gone betterâ You sighed as Ben wrapped his arms around your shoulders from behind.
âAh Iâm sure heâll be fine in a little while, Brian will get through to himâ Ben spoke softly in your ear as you gently placed your hands on his arm as he nuzzled his nose into your shoulder before placing delicate kiss.
âYou were really sweet by the wayâ You smiled as you turned to face him.
âHmm?â Ben was too distracted in you, tucking your hair behind your ears as he held your face in his hands.
âWhat you said earlier to Rogerâ You reminded him as Ben let his nose rest against yours âIt was really sweetâ
âWell itâs true, Iâve loved you since I first saw you Y/Nâ Ben spoke softly as he brought you into a sweet but passionate kiss.
âI love you too Benâ You looked up at the hazel eyes above you âAlwaysâ
âHere put this on!â Ben smiled as he took his hoodie off and handed it to you before grabbing his T-shirt from earlier on.
âRoger will notice that this is yours, you know that right?â You raised your eyebrow at your sweet but mischievous boyfriend.
âThatâs the point babeâ Ben winked at you as he went to pick up both yours and his shoes by the door.
You shook your head at Ben as he handed you your shoes with a huge grin, knowing that the road ahead was going to be bumpy, you knew Roger wasnât going to accept Ben happily and Ben wasnât going to make it easy.
âAre you ready?â Ben asked, holding the trailer door open.
âLetâs just get this over withâ You sighed as you walked past Ben and out of the trailer.
âIâm sure it will be fineâ Ben replied calmly as he locked the door.
âYouâve met my uncle right?â You groaned as you started walking.
âWell...â Ben made you jump as he snuck up behind you, wrapping his arms around you waist and swaying you gently âHeâll have to deal with itâ
âDo I have to remind you about Iâm in love with my car?â You looked up at Ben as he chuckled.
âWell heâll be hiding in a cupboard for a long time, Iâm not going anywhereâ Benâs husky voice in your ear made you melt like butter as he held you a little tighter, gently pressing a kiss to your temple.
As the two of made your way to the canteen, preparing yourself for the bollocking you were about to receive, Ben entwined his hand with yours running his thumb across the back of your hand calming you down. Despite playing your hotheaded uncle in the movie Ben was much more level headed and not a lot could bother him.
Ben walked infront, still holding your hand as you walked over to your friends, most of them a little confused as to what was happening, except Joe.
âThereâs the lovebirdsâ Gwil smiled as you both sat down.
âAnyone know what this meeting is about?â Lucy asked as Joe and Rami sat down with a tray of coffees.
âWhat are we talking about?â Rami asked as he made himself comfy next to Lucy.
âThe meeting? Whatâs going on?â Lucy asked again.
âOh that, Ben and Y/N were caughtâ Joe blurted out as Rami choked a little on his coffee, you kept your eyes on the table while Ben rolled his eyes at Joe.
âOohâ Gwil grimaced âShould I ask more?â
âCan we just leave it...â before Ben could finish Joe jumped in.
âThey were having one of their make do movie dates and Ben was toplessâ Joe let it all out.
âJoe!!â Ben was beginning to lose his patience with Joe and if they werenât such good friends Ben wouldâve had him already.
âSorry but theyâre gonna find out anywayâ Joe held his hands up.
âThatâs not the point thoughâ Ben grumbled, clearly not wanting to be in the situation he was currently in.
âHey itâll be okâ You spoke softly to Ben as you ran your thumb gently across the back of his hand for reassurance.
âItâs good that Roger knows now right?â Lucy pondered.
âWell he didnât seem too pleased and the fact he called this meeting says heâs not happy about itâ You sighed as Ben looked at you with a little sadness in his eyes.
âIt doesnât matter if he doesnât like it, Iâm not letting you goâ Ben smiled sweetly as he kissed the back of your hand earning a not so subtle grumble from Joe âDonât you start!â
âBen leave him, itâs okâ You tried to calm him but Joe was only about to aggravate him more.
âItâs his fault this is happening anywayâ Ben furrowed his brow at Joe.
âWait what?â Gwil asked confused.
âBen we knew this was going to happen eventually, you canât blame Joe for that, yeah he may have blabbed a little but weâre the ones sneaking around remember?â You tried to talk sense into Ben, that this was inevitable and waiting to happen and had nothing to do with Joe âThis is something we just have to faceâ
âIâm sorry for blabbing thoughâ Joe apologized to keep the peace.
âSorry for losing my temper with youâ Ben gave the apology back.
âHey wasnât that the hoodie you were wearing earlier?â Joe asked receiving a piercing look from Ben âAlright ok Iâll shut upâ
Just as the tension between Ben and Joe had resolved Roger came bounding in followed by Brian.
âRight you probably all know what this is about so Iâm just gonna remind you of the no relationships at work policyâ Roger grumbled as he sat down.
âYou mean the one that only applies to Y/N and I?â Ben mumbled under his breath.
âBen donâtâ You spoke quietly.
âIt applies to all of youâ Roger stared Ben down.
âReally? Gwil was already in a relationship, Rami and Lucy donât seem to be a problem and god knows Joe isnât getting a girlfriend anytime soonâ Bens anger came out full force.
âOk owâ Joe screwed nose up.
âRami and Lucy are differentâ Roger tried to explain.
âWhat, because theyâre both cast members?â Ben snapped back as Roger remained speechless âIt is isnât?â
âYouâre lucky Y/N is my nieceâ Roger started to snap back.