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BEN’S DEATH :

2025.

It was a new week. Ben’s last week. Ben planned on killing himself on the Brooklyn Bridge, on Friday, 12 PM. He have written three letters, one for Donna, another for Stuart, and the last one for his mom. He was unsure to give to his mom, as she always called him a disgrace and compared him to his twin sister, Donna.

Though, she deserves one. After all, she was right about the.. party. The party that destroyed a part of his soul, losing his will to live.

It was exactly 12 PM, when Ben sneaked out of his room. He had his three letters in his hand. He could’ve sent a text message to them, but he wanted to be classy.

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FIRST STOP : Donna.

He silently walked over to her bedroom, gently opening the door. There she was, with Brady. She probably sneaked him in. As always.

He slowly tip-toed to her nightstand, carefully placing the letter. She moved, making Ben slightly flinch. As he quickly but quietly went out of her bedroom.

Done!

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NEXT STOP : His mom

He didn’t want to enter his mom’s room.

So he carefully slipped the letter in, trying not to make too much noise.

Simple as that!

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LAST STOP: Stuart’s house

Ben clicked open the front door, gently closing it behind him. It was dark, pitch dark.

It’s gonna take a few minutes to reach Stuart’s house. Although he was walking. It felt like it took forever, as the rich are separated with the poor.

As he finally reached Stuart’s front porch, he felt a flicker of regret. This is his last letter. There’s no going back now.

Goodbye, Stuart.

Ben thought on how to give him the letter, but realized he could just put it in the mailbox. As his parents check it, everyday.. When they’re home.

Ding!

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Ben went his way, to reach Brooklyn Bridge.

He checked his watch, it was 1AM.

When he looked up, he arrived. Now it’s really too late to back down. It’s really really too late.

Cars were quickly driving by, flickering lights.

Ben sighed, walking near the edge. Hating Heather, For.. everything. Everything. One step more and he’s gone. Forever.

He took a very deep breath, and.. Splash.

Ben has been erased from the world.

Farewell, Ben.

^ highly ib by someone’s fic ^

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DONNA’S (+ Their mom’s) REACTION :

Donna woke up, yawning endlessly. It was Saturday, finally weekend! She looked over to Brady who was exhaustedly getting up.

“Good morning!” Donna smiles bright, she’s always been an early bird. Brady gets up, “Good morning, dear. How’d you sleep?” He casually asks. “Good, as always!” She happily hummed. “I need to ask Ben for a favor real quick.”. Brady smiled and nodded.

She haven’t noticed the Letter, yet. She came barging into Ben’s room. “Ben!” She shouted, “Please do me a favor! Do the dishes this time and-“ She stopped, staring at the empty, neat room. “Ben?” Donna whispered, curiously.

“Ben!” She called out, “Where are you?-“. She spotted her mom and Brady, who’s eating breakfast. Flashing a quick smile to Brady. “Mom?” Donna asked, “Have you seen Ben?”. Her mom stared at her, “Isn’t he sleeping in his room?” She asked. Donna shook her head, “No, he’s not there.” Donna whispered.

“Ugh, that boy! Probably out drinking. The devils in the street are a menace!” Her mom dramatically groaned. “Ben’s not really the type to drink..” Donna carefully added. “It’s the angry gangsters outside, I’m giving him a good scold.” Her mom angrily muttered. Brady awkwardly ate his pancakes, Donna joined him.

“So” Brady gently said, “Ben’s gone?”, Donna nodded, “Yeah, maybe at Stuart’s or something..” She worryingly mumbled. Brady sighed, “Don’t worry, I’m sure he’s just at Stuart’s and forgot to tell you or your mom.” Brady gently added. Donna slightly smiled, “Yeah..” she quietly mumbled, “I hope.”. Brady gulped, “Oh well, I have football practice at 3pm, so I’ll be leaving at that time!” Brady tried changing the subject.

As soon, they finished their pancakes. They headed straight to Donna’s room. She finally noticed the letter. “Huh? What’s that?” Donna whispered. “What’s what?” Brady asked.

She didn’t reply, though she picked up the letter, analyzing it.

She carefully opens it, shocked to see Ben’s goodbye message. Her tears was starting to form, “Ben?!” She screamed. “Babe?” Brady reached out for her. But she pushed him away to rush out to her mom, as Brady followed her. “MOM!!” Donna’s voice was shaking.

“It’s Ben!-“ her voice cracked, “Ben’s GONE!”. Her mom furrowed a brow, “I know that” She quietly replied. “NO MOM!! Like he’s FOREVER gone!” Donna yelled, shaking. “Woah what?” Brady looked really shocked. “What do you mean?” Her mom mumbled.

“Ben’s DEAD! He-“ Donna cried, “He killed himself..!!”. Her mom slammed the kitchen counter, “Young lady, don’t you dare lie! What’s your proof?” She snapped. “He gave me a goodbye letter!” Donna whispered. Her mom’s face went pale, “Oh my god..” Her voice started to shake, “That was the letter.. front of the door..”. “Call the police or something!!” Donna sobbed out.

Her mom reached for her phone, pressing buttons, quickly.

Ring ring ring..

“911, what’s your emergency?” A man, carefully asked. “MY SON KILLED HIMSELF LAST NIGHT!!” She yelled.

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Brady took Donna back to her room, to comfort and cheer her up. “Donna..” He sighed, “Everything will be okay..”. Donna paused for a moment, before jumping into Brady’s hands, crying uncontrollably. “This is just a dream-“ Donna mumbled, wiping her tears. “RIGHT??” She hysterically chuckled, trying to fight the tears. “Right..?” She unsure asked, “It’s just a bad bad… nightmare..”.

Brady sighed, helplessly. “I hope so..” he quietly mumbled.

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RICKY’S FIRST DAY OF SCHOOL :

It’s Monday, Ricky’s first school day of Brooklyn heights high school. He was NOT excited but whatever to escape that.. hellhole.

He was walking through the hallways, when he bumped into this girl. “Shit sorry” Ricky ruffled his hair. “It’s all good man” She said, holding her skateboard. “Woah nice skateboard!” Ricky said, checking it out.

“Thanks- she’s precious” the girl smirked, “What’s your name? I’ve never seen you here before?” She asked. “Oh, I’m new. The names Ricky, yours?” Ricky asked, smoothly. “Mine’s skeeter!” She said, “Oh well, I’ll be heading to next class”. “See ya later skeet skeet” Ricky clicked his finger and pointed at her. “..Bye!” Skeeter said, her voice fading away.

Ricky turned around, to see this tall, BUFF dude. “Hey you” He said, his voice is DEEP. “Batman?” Ricky accidentally blurted out. “Excuse me?” He said. “Oh shit, hey there.. dude.. Haha” Ricky awkwardly chuckled. “Join my squad, you got the same style as us” He muttered, as he dragged Ricky, leaving him with no choice.

I mean.. nice, he got a friend group?

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After class, Ricky spotted Skeeter in the cafeteria, sitting next to a redhead girl. Ricky confidently walks over to them, “Hey ladies, what’s up” Ricky smirked, a shit eating grin one. “Hey Ricky,” Skeeter smiled slightly, “This is Emily, my girlfriend”. Emily awkwardly waved, “Oh shit, sorry” he awkwardly mumbled, “Hey Emi”. Emily waved, “Hi.. Ricky!” She smiled.

“Sit down with us, Rich” Skeeter generously asked. “Alright!” Ricky said, as he sat down. Suddenly, Ricky spots a GORGEOUS brunette girl with a blonde jock. “Woah who’s that over there?” Ricky smirked. “Who?” Emily asked, searching. “That brunette girl next to the blonde dude!” Ricky mumbled. “Oh, Donna Brookes” Skeeter sighed. “Why does she look so sad?” Ricky asked, while chewing food.

“Her twin brother, Ben Brookes, killed himself, Friday.” Emily frowned, “I feel bad..”. “Should I approach her?” Ricky asked, cluelessly. “Why the fuck would you do that?” Skeeter furrowed a brow. “I dunno” Ricky mumbled, “I’m gonna approach her”. As he stood up, he suddenly stopped and quickly sat down again, Emily and Skeeter stared at him, “Who’s that brunette guy next to them?” He asked. “Who?” Emily looked around at them. “That guy right there!” Ricky pointed. “I think you’re hallucinating dude” Skeeter rolled her eyes.

“I’m not! Don’t you guys see him?” Ricky groaned. “No.” Both Emily and Skeeter blurted out at the same time. “Guys!” Ricky sighed.

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Ricky confidently went up to Donna, “Hey girl!” Ricky smirked. “She’s not in the mood to talk right now, sorry dude” Brady sighed. “Oh yeah, my bad, I’ve heard her brother killed himself?” Ricky accidentally blurted out. “How do you know? Aren’t you new here?” Donna quickly asked, looking shocked.

Ricky shrugged lazily, “Someone told me”. Ricky could see, that the brunette boy was staring at him. Slight red. Ricky looked back.

He looked shocked to see that Ricky was staring back. “Who’s that? And why does he look so shocked to see me staring back?” Ricky awkwardly asked, pointing at Ben, who’s super confused. But in their eyes, Ben was a ghost.

“I don’t see anybody..” Brady mumbled.

“Seriously? Am I the only one who can see him?” Ricky groaned.

“What are you talking about..?” Donna whispered, slowly leaving. As Brady followed her.

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“Follow me.” The brunette boy, said. Ricky just nodded, blindly following him.

After a while, they’ve reached the janitors closet.

The janitors closet?

“Hey why are we in such a secretive place?” Ricky asked, sitting down, “perfect time to light a cigarette” Ricky smirked. “How can you see me?” The brunette boy asked, as Ricky lighted up his cigarette. “Because.. you’re in front of me obviously? Duh?” Ricky awkwardly replied. “You just talked to my sister!” He muttered. “Donna?” Ricky looks in disbelief. “Yes!” He quickly replied, “No one can see me but you? I’m dead.”.

“Oh shit, you’re Ben Brookes?” Ricky quickly took out his cigarette out of his mouth. “Uh.. Yeah. How do you even know my name?” Ben asked, furrowing a brow. “I dunno someone told me” Ricky muttered. “Why’d you kill yourself?”. Ben rolled his eyes, “Mind your own business” Ben mumbled, harshly. “Geez, are ghosts supposed to be mean and rough?” Ricky whispered.

“No, you just piss me off.” Ben quietly mumbled. “It’s kinda a waste” Ricky mumbled, Ben blinked at him. “What is a waste?” He curiously asked.

Awkward silence..

“You’re fucking pretty” Ricky blurted out.

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“You are fucking pretty” Ricky blurted out.

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“Excuse me?” Ben furrowed a brow, and tilted his head slightly.

“Uhh nothing! I Wonder who said that” Ricky smirked, a smirk that reminded (me) of “heh..”.

“So like,-“ Ricky clicked his tongue. “How’d you die?”. Ben crossed his arms, as he floats up and down. “Didn’t you already ask me that?” Ben quietly asked. “I might’ve..? JUST SAY AGAIN THEN” Ricky murmured. Ben sighed, “I killed myself” he said, as he rolled his eyes.

“Oh shit, why?” Ricky eyes widen, “Oh shit actually wait, I already knew that. But why?”. Ben sighed, DRAMATICALLY. “I’ll tell you when I revive” Ben mumbled. Ricky furrowed a brow, “This isn’t Minecraft lil bro”. Ben stared at him, weirdly and awkwardly. “Lil bro? “ Ben whispered, silently. Ricky rolled his eyes, “imagine not knowing the newest slang”.

“No I just think your fucking weird” Ben mumbled.

“EXCUSE ME??!” Ricky shot up.

“Have you seen yourself?”

“Yes and everyone loves me!! especially you” Ricky winked smoothly, at him.

“In your dreams.”

Ricky smiled, “Feisty.. exactly my type” Ricky shyly blushed. “The fuck?” Ben sighed. “Are you looking for a boyfriend perchance..” Ricky questioned. “Uh, I don’t know. Why?” Ben slowly replied. “Oh no reasonnnn..” Ricky giggled to himself. “Are you okay..” Ben awkwardly mumbled. “Yes!” Ricky cheerfully replied, “Okay I’m gonna go to my class! Also my names Ricky but you can call me yours”. Ben looked disgusted at him, “I think I’ll pass.”. Ricky sighed, “worth a shot.”

Ricky skipped out of the janitors closet, low key happy because he got a fine shyt now!!! It’s ok if he’s dead, it’s still possible trust..

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Suddenly Ricky spots Skeeter and Emily. “Skeet skeet!! Emi!!” Ricky called out. “Oh god..” Emily quietly mumbled, sighing. Skeeter awkwardly smiled. “Dude I just met Ben!” Ricky giggled. “What? Ben’s dead?” Skeeter mumbled. Emily just stared at him.

“No!! For some reason I can see him!” Ricky smiled crooked.  “No you can’t..” Skeeter sighed. “Is everything okay at home?” Emily gently asked. “Uh, well. No? Perchance?” Ricky awkwardly chuckled. “You can’t just say perchance..” Skeeter muttered.

“Guys! I actually DID meet him! He’s so into me, trust ME!!” Ricky said, shyly. Skeeter and Emily gave each other »What the fuck« glances. “He’s so pretty!!” Ricky excitedly murmured, “And he’s so feisty!!”. Skeeter rolled her eyes, “Okay..” Emily awkwardly gave him a smile. “He’s definitely my type!!” Ricky giggled, “I don’t have a crush on him though, that’s weird .. ew” Ricky crossed his arms.

Emily blinked at him, “Didn’t you just..?” She mumbled. “You’re kinda weird” Skeeter blurted out. “HEY” Ricky yelled. “Oh my god!! Look it’s Donna Brookes!!” Ricky smiled, “I gotta talk to her!”. “Ricky, wait!” Emily called out, but Ricky was already on his way. “Oh god..”. Skeeter sighed, “He’s insane.”.

“No need to tell me twice..” Emily groaned.

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“Hey Don!!” Ricky smirked, when he spotted Ben, rolling his eyes. Ricky waved at Ben, pretending he waved at Donna. “Sorry.. random dude.” Donna mumbled, “I’m in a hurry.”.

“Oh, the names Ricky!” Ricky smiled.

“Okay..” Donna awkwardly smiled, “Sorry, Ricky- I’m in a hurry.”.

“Wait no!” Ricky called out, “Don’t call me insane- before I say this..”. Ben sighed, knowing EXACTLY what Ricky was about to say.

Donna furrowed a brow, “Okay..”.

“I can contact your brother.. somehow!” Ricky whispered. Donna sighed, “Can you not pull these type of pranks on me..? Please.” Donna tried to force a smile, but the annoyance in her tone is obvious. “No I’m serious Don!” Ricky tried convincing her. “Look, If that water bottle falls over, that’s Ben who did that!” Ricky pointed at the water bottle, giving Ben a glance.

Nothing happened, cause Ben didn’t do it.

“I think.. I should be set going.” Donna mumbled quickly. Ben sighed, and made the water battle fall. “..??” Donna looked shocked at the water bottle. “How’d you do that?”. “I didn’t do that! Ben did.” Ricky crossed his arms. “I don’t know if I believe you.. but I guess I could kinda trust you.. here’s my phone number if anything..” Donna mumbled, quickly leaving. She hands him a paper, that she quickly wrote a minute ago.

Ricky smiled at Ben, whispering “Thanks!!”. Ben rolled his eyes, and followed Donna.

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Ricky was doom scrolling through his phone, in the cafeteria, with the gang. When Donna came over, with Brady. And an invisible Ben. “Uhm..” She nervously mumbled, grabbing all of the greasers attention. “Sorry, Ricky- could I speak to you?”. Ricky smirked and nodded. “Sure thing!”. Nancy gave a few looks, but started to talk with the others again.

Ricky followed Donna and Brady, to outside the cafeteria. “I- I think I believe you.” Donna whispered. “Really? How so?” Ricky looked shocked. “Well.. Ben.. I think- gave me a few.. hints. That it’s true.” Donna mumbled, as Brady nodded.

Ricky smiled.

To both them (and Ben.)

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Ben signaled to Ricky to follow him. Ricky nodded.

“Gotta go guys! Bye Don and brad!” Ricky said, as he followed Ben.

“What brings me here, pretty boy?” Ricky said, with a shit eating grin. “Can I get a »Thank you«?” Ben rolled his eyes. Ricky giggled, “Oh, thank you my dearest prince!” Ricky sarcastically bowed to him. “Please stop that” Ben mumbled, “That’s weird”. Ricky scoffed, “Can I now know why you killed yourself?”. Ben shook his head, “In 15 years, you can.”.

Ricky’s jaw DROPPED. “15 YEARS?? Wait are you joking? Now I look stupid.” Ricky pouted. Ben’s mouth betrayed him by curving the end. “YOU SMILED!!” Ricky pointed out. “I feel like in a few minutes there’s gonna be 10 bruises on you” Ben mumbled, “You’re LUCKY, I’m Dead.”. Ricky giggled to himself, “Awww you’re making me blush-“. “OW!!” Ricky whispered. Ben pushed a something, landing then falling on Ricky’s head.

“Wonder why, ghosts can’t touch humans but can touch things.” Ben muttered. “That’s a mystery!” Ricky smiled crooked, as he ruffled through his hair. Scratching his head.

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Suddenly, the door opened. Kenny and Bobbie. Both Ricky and Ben flinched, “Oh shit.. Hey Batman- I mean bobs!” Ricky awkwardly smirked, “Oh hey Kenny!”. Bobbie furrowed a brow, “What are you doing here all alone?” He asked.

Oh shit.. he can’t just say »Oh yeah im talking with Ben the ghost«. “UHHH I don’t know- I mean.. smoking..?” Ricky awkwardly mumbled, as he quickly pulled out a cigarette.

“What are YOU guys doing?” Ricky questioned. “We were going to vape (or smoke). Not like we were going to make out or something ahahah” Kenny quickly replied.

Ricky blinked at them, “Okay..” Ricky whispered, “I’m just gonna slide through you guys haha..”.

Ricky quickly went out of the janitors closet and ran away, with Ben following him. Ricky went into the first empty classroom, he saw. Ben followed along.

“Kenny and Bobbie? Never thought they would date” Ben awkwardly mumbled. “Yeah, though you’re LUCKY. You just have to float around, not even lifting a finger” Ricky groaned.

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Nancy walks in the classroom with Lola.

AGAIN??? (First kebbie.. now lolancy?)

“Oh hey.. Nancy!” Ricky waved at them. “What are you doing here alone?” Nancy furrowed a brow, “Running from bobbie?”. Ricky nodded, “Uh- yeah ish”. “Who’s that?” Ricky asked, head pointing at Lola.

“My friend.” Nancy rolled her eyes and crossed her arms. Lola awkwardly waved at him. “Hey there girl” Ricky smirked. “Ricky just get out of here!” Nancy pushed him out of the classroom. “HEY!” Ricky shouted.

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He turned around to see Heather with Stuart. “What’s up heather!! Who’s that dork?” Ricky asked. Ben sighed, “That’s Stuart, he used to be my friend- Wait you’re friends with.. heather..?”.

Ricky nodded.

“This is Stuart, my boyfriend!” Heather boringly said, but tried to force her excitement. “His name definitely suits him” Ricky accidentally mumbled too loud. “Excuse me?” Stuart furrowed a brow, raising his glasses. “Oh uh nothing! What’s good Stuart” Ricky awkwardly smirked.

“Greetings, who might you be?” Stuart robotically said. “Uhhh the names Ricky” Ricky mumbled. “Good day, Ricky! My name is Stuart, I am Heather’s boyfriend!” Stuart gave a friendly smile. “No need to hear it twice..” Ricky muttered quietly.

“Anyways, come on babe!! Let’s go buy things as I manipulate you!!” Heather quickly grabbed Stuart’s hands and dragged him. “Bye bye Ricky!!” Heather yelled. Ricky awkwardly waved.

“He looks funny” Ricky whispered to Ben. “You’re friends with heather?” Ben furrowed a brow. “Uh yeah? Why, got something special with her” Ricky asked, with a shit eating grin. “Something worse.” Ben rolled his eyes. Ricky stared at him, “Why? Is she the reason why you killed yourself?” Ricky asked, curiously.

“Maybe.” Ben quietly mumbled. Ricky furrowed a brow, “She is, isn’t she?”.

…

“Perchance.”.

“You can’t just say perchance!” Ricky whispered, loudly. Loud enough to get a few stares from randoms.

“You wanna talk about it?” Ricky asked. “No.” Ben quickly replied. “Why not?” Ricky mumbled. “Don’t force me to tell you.” Ben silently replied, quickly spotting Donna and following her.

(Wow what a silly little protective brother)

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“Hey Emily!” Ricky spotted Emily at the library. “Oh, hi Ricky” Emily smiled soft, “What do you need?”. “Uhh nothing really, just wanted to chit chat.” Ricky quickly murmured. “Oh.. haha sure thing!” Emily awkwardly chuckled.

They sit down behind some bookshelves and talk for a bit. Emily realizes he’s not so bad, without his.. insane side. “And then I saw Nancy and Lola!” Ricky said, “I think they were going to make out..”. Emily blinked at him, “How do you know?”.

Ricky paused for a moment, “Me and Nancy make out to fight our homosexuality!” Ricky blurted out. “Really? She’s lesbian?” Emily looked shocked.

“No, this was just on my side. I’m alone on this” Ricky bright smiled.

“Oh..” Emily sighed, giggling. They talk more and laugh more, they actually have a lot In common! “Well.. I also like to do poetry!” Emily pointed out, “It’s just a silly side hobby.”.

Ricky was stunned, “Really?! Me too!! Show me some of your work I BEG YOU!!”. Emily was embarrassed, “Eh..- I don’t know.. their kinda bad..” She shyly said.

“Don’t worry! I suck at skating!” Ricky added, hoping it’ll hype up Emily. It didn’t work but oh well. “Skeeter also skates!” Emily smiled, “She’s pretty good at it.. maybe you could learn from her?”. “Hmm maybe.. I’ll see” Ricky smirked.

Some random approached them suddenly, “I’m sorry to interrupt!” She said, “You’re the librarian today right?- can you help me find this book?”. Emily shot up, “oh shoot! I forgot, yes! Let me help-!” She awkwardly smiled.

“Thank you!”

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“Boo.” Ben mumbled, Ricky covered his mouth and screamed. “Shit dude! Don’t scare me like that” Ricky mumbled. “I didn’t think it’ll scare you THAT bad” Ben grinned. “You and Emily seem to be getting along.” Ben blurted out. “Yeah, you jealous?” Ricky giggled, smirking. “No, why would I be.” Ben said, quickly losing eye contact. “Aww Brookie is jealous!” Ricky teased.

“Shut up” Ben muttered.

…

“Brookie? What’s that?”

“Oh.. it’s just a nickname”

…

“A nickname?”

“Yeah, you never heard of nicknames before?”

“That’s a weird nickname”

“No it’s not.”

“Yeah it is”

“Okay brookie.”

…

“You’re my 2nd reason”

“I didn’t even exist when you killed yourself!”

“then your the reason why I wanna kill myself when I’m already dead”

“What? Fuck you”

…

“Do you think ghosts can kiss humans?”

“Maybe, I don’t know”

“You’re the ghost! Go try it. I wanna know”

“I’m not just gonna kiss a random person just because your ass wanna know”

“Why not?”

“I’m not kissing some random like a tramp!”

“They don’t have to be random”

…

“You can just kiss me, I’m not random.”

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“You can kiss me, I’m not a random.”

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“God, you’re so full of yourself” Ben rolled his eyes. “I’m serious! If you don’t wanna kiss a random, just kiss me.” Ricky whispered.

…

“I’m not gonna kiss you, shit bird”

“Then go kiss another!”

“Why do you want me to kiss someone so bad?”

“Because… I’m… curious?”

“Sure you are..”

…

“Imagine if you’re like a ghost, and you meet your soulmate but you don’t realize you’re fond of him yet. And then he asks you to kiss you but you refuse so he tells you to kiss another and you refuse so you just decide to kiss him and then you suddenly revive back as a human..”

“What the fuck.”

“Wouldn’t that be so romantic? Heh”

…

“What are you trying to specify..”

“What do you mean??”

“You know what? Never mind”

“Dude what” Ricky mumbled. “Has anyone told you that you’re like.. really gay” Ben asked. “Uh? No? I’m super duper straight trust me” Ricky furrowed a brow. “You do know it’s legal right” Ben crossed his arms. “Oh” Ricky lazily shrugged, “So.. when can I see your room?”. “You’re gonna look like a weirdo if you just sit there ALONE in MY room” Ben said, “My moms gonna kick you out in a millisecond”.

“That’s why I’m hoping Donna got my back”.

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AFTER SCHOOL :

Ricky quietly followed Donna (and Ben,) to their house.

Donna gently opened the door..

“Hey mom, I have a friend over if that’s alright!” Donna smiles, Their mom nods, as she stays still, looking out the window. “Ignore her, she’s been depressed since Ben’s death” Donna whispered. Ricky nodded, as Ben rolled his eyes. “As if.” Ben mumbled, making Ricky let out a smirk.

“I guess we’re going to be hanging out in Ben’s room..” Donna sighed, “you can also check mine out if you’ll like”. Ricky nodded, “Alright”.

“Can Donna hear me?” Ben asks, as he looks over to Donna, who’s obliviously texting with Brady. Giggling and kicking her feet like a 13 year old. Ricky shook his head, “Nope!”.

“Uh this is my room or whatever” Ben awkwardly mumbled. “Your room’s cool. I like your posters” Ricky pointed out.

“..Thanks.” Ben quietly muttered.

…

“You know like.. my dads kinda an asshole”

“What kind of asshole?”

“He riles himself up and kicks me out often.. even through a freezing night”

“You can just stay here or whatever, no one’s going to enter”

…

“You mean it?”

“Well what do you think.”

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It’s 8PM.

Donna has returned to her own room, and Ricky and Ben are just sitting on Ben’s bed. “I like your bed” Ricky smiled, awkwardly brushing it. “It’s just an ordinary bed.” Ben sighed. “I literally sleep on a mattress sybau” Ricky groaned.

(ok just kidding he didn’t say that)

“So, do ghosts sleep?” Ricky asked, it came out mumbling though. “Hm?” Ben quickly stared at him. And oh my god those green starry eyes, reminds Ricky of nature. “Your eyes are so.. pretty” Ricky quietly blurted out, “Oh- I meant, do ghosts sleep?” Ricky slightly tilted his head.

“I mean, yeah. I guess it’s a choice if you want to- i mean, I don’t really sleep good anyways” Ben quietly replied. Ricky nodded, “So you’ll be sleeping with me?” He awkwardly asked.

“What?”

“Wait- no- I meant it like, sleepover type shit..”

“Uh sure, if you want too”

Ben floats his way to his sketchbook, picking up a pencil and starts drawing.

Quiet scratches.

“You draw?” Ricky asked, “I didn’t expect Mr. Tough guy to draw”.

“Yeah, like I didn’t expect Bad boy Collins to write sweet romantic poems for me”

“WHAT?! How do you know?!”

“I’ve been watching you for some time.”

“You say that like it’s the most normal thing in the world,” Ricky mumbled, “Made your mind up yet?”. Ben closed the sketchbook, putting it under his pillow. “About what?” He said, as he did all of that.

“Well- about.. our conversation in the library after Emily left- Duh”.

Ben rolled his eyes, “Seriously? You’re still on that? I’m not doing jack shit.”.

“But-“

“No buts.”

Ricky eagerly spotted Ben, dragging (not physically) him to the janitors closet.

“What do you want now?” Ben groaned. “We should so go to Klara burgers!!” Ricky smirked, “Skeeter and Emily invited me, so you can tag along.. they won’t even know!”. Ben rolled his eyes, “Sure whatever”. Ricky jumped to him and hugged him. Or well.. he actually fell right through Ben.

“Are you low iq??” Ben sighed. Ricky hurriedly got up, “What?!- No! I completed the high IQ Roblox Obby just a week ago!”.

…

“The what?” Ben furrowed a brow, squinting his eyes. “Whatever sure I’ll go with you guys” Ben mumbled. Ricky squealed, “Yes, yes!!! It’s gonna be like a double date!”.

“Uhh how?”

“Well, Skeeter and Emily are dating!!”

“No, I know that asshole- how is it a double date?”

…

“Heheheheh..” Ricky giggled, quickly running out of the closet, “meet us after school!!”

“Skeets!! Emi!!” Ricky waved like a little kid to them. “Hey Ricky!!” They both said at the same time. “I told Ben he could come with us..” Ricky mumbled. “Seriously? This again?” Skeeter rolled her eyes. “Ask Donna herself!! She believes me too!!” Ricky groaned.

“Yeah yeah sure whatever” Skeeter sighed. “Let’s go, is he here?” Emily awkwardly blinked. Ricky looked next to him, an exhausted floating Ben was just standing there waiting. Ricky nodded.

TIME SKIP

“Brookie”

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“Brookie cookie”

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“Popeyes biscuit with no drink”

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“Brookins’”

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“BEN”

“WHAT DO YOU WANT” Ben exhaustedly yelled, it was 1AM and Ricky was doom strolling on his phone. “Can we go to 7/11?” Ricky muttered. “No.” Ben quickly replied. “Why not?” Ricky groaned. “It’s 1 fucking AM. Go to sleep shit bird” Ben whispered. “But I’m hungry..” Ricky pouted. “Fine whatever asshole, go to sleep when you come home.” Ben quietly said.

“I don‘t wanna go alone though..”

…

“Oh my fucking god you grown ass baby”

Ben and Ricky made their way to the nearest 7/11. They bought a few snacks and some microwaved shit. Or Ricky bought. “Just this please” Ricky said, as he pulled cash out of his pockets.

“Your total will be 15 dollars and 50 cents” The worker tiredly mumbled.

But wait, the worker is actually rickys_motorbike on ao3!!! you should so read her fics!!

(hi angel if you’re reading this lmfao.. couldn’t get your exact wish..)

Anyways

Ricky hands over the money. “Here’s your change, have a good night.” She said, almost falling asleep. “You too..” Ricky awkwardly mumbled. Ben and Ricky quietly walks back home.

“Can ghosts eat?” Ricky asked. “Why do you ask so many »Can ghosts ____?« questions?” Ben rolled his eyes. “I dunno, but can they?” Ricky lazily shrugged. “Uh no not really but I can haunt your food or whatever” Ben awkwardly mumbled.

“Oh cool”

…

“I wouldn’t consider it cool- it’s kinda boring.”

“Well I consider it cool.”

“Shut up already”

Ben caught a himself staring at Ricky, who’s eating, for too long. Ricky instantly notices. “Admiring my pretty face, Brookie?” Ricky grinned, Ben sighed and rolled his eyes. “In your dreams.” Ben mumbled, “I was just.. admiring.. the food.”.

Ricky gave a shit eating grin, smug. “Oh, were you?”. “Shut up before I beat the shit out of you” Ben threatens harshly. “Ouch— I would accept it like a good boy” Ricky grinned.

(JOKE JOKE THAT PART WAS A JOKE)

“Yeah I’m gonna skin you alive” Ben rolled his eyes. “Wow, you’re so mean” Ricky sarcastically pouted, “You’re so mean for a ghost!!”. Ben rolled his eyes, “Shut up and eat and then go to sleep” Ben rumbled to his bed. “Whatever you say Casper (the ghost)” Ricky smirked.

…

Ricky laid down next to Ben.

“Caasper the ghoooost” Ricky sang, “Oh caaaaaspe—“

“SHUT UP” Ben rudely interrupted.

“Dude!! I was singing!! Now I have to start ALL. OVER. AGAIN.”

“You wouldn’t fucking dare”

“Caaaasper—“

“NO!! SHUT UP!! GO TO SLEEP”

“Oh shucks I love when you get mad at me”