{For those interested, I have posted a guide to the current Moon Lake stories in the Forums section of this website.—tmw.}
Believe it or not, Ben Twist and Kenya Adaeze just held each other, sitting as closely as they could in the bucket seats of his car.
Still parked at a prominent look out point to Moon Lake itself, at one point, Ben started to turn on the radio, but Kenya stopped him.
"Why spoil the moment, my love?" she asked. "The sun is shining. The birds are singing. We have each other. What more do you need?"
"Nothing," he replied, before kissing her.
So they just sat, doing nothing more than holding hands and talking about their future plans together.
"When I think of the future, I see more now than just my original plans of finishing college and hoping to find a job with Tachibana Industries, or some other pro-Earth company," began Kenya, as she adjusted her position to lean more against Ben.
"Oh?" Ben asked, adjusting himself so he could wrap his arms around her and she would not feel the bulge rising in his pants from her closeness.
"My mind is now also filled with very pleasant thoughts of you and us. In some respects, I may be old fashioned, but I will accept a short courtship from you in exchange for a long romantic life together between us."
"Are you talking about marriage, and children?" wondered Ben.
"In time," admitted Kenya. "That does not scare you, does it?" she asked with concern in her voice.
"Not the way you might think. For me it isn't a question of if or when in regards to us, but how?"
"I do not understand," admitted Kenya.
"Even with my talent, since I decided to pursue a career in art like my biological mother did, I realize it will take time to establish myself, let alone earn a decent living just to support myself, or a wife and children," replied Ben.
"Do not be afraid to chase your dreams my darling werewolf," said Kenya, although both were still presently in their human forms. I will stand by, with all the love and support I can give you," she promised. At this point, part of Kenya wondered if she should tell Ben about her stock portfolio and her personal wealth. Using her business knowledge, if all went well, Kenya knew she could retire in her 30s if she so desired.
But while she trusted Ben with her most treasured possession, her heart, Kenya also knew that she wanted whoever she married to love her for herself and not her potential wealth.
"I shall continue to take my werepanthress birth control pills until the time is right, and we shall take it one day at a time. Together," she promised.
"I like that last part. Together," Ben said with a smile, before kissing her again. "For some odd reason, I don't like thinking about things too far ahead of when I do have to think about them. Mom Frances says that might be an after effect of losing my biological parents too young," he added, while scratching the back of his head with his right hand, a nervous tick he had.
"My immediate plans don't stretch beyond taking you to the Halloween dance Saturday night, but when I do think about the future... you're the only thing I see," said Ben, before kissing his girlfriend again. "If I have not said this before, know that I love you with all my heart Kenya."
"And I you Benjamin," she said with a smile, before kissing him again.
With that, the couple continued to hold each other and smooch for a while, until Ben's stomach started to gurgle.
"Guess it's getting near time for dinner," he said, a bit embarrassed, while looking at his watch. "Back to the diner?" Ben asked Kenya.
"I have a better idea. What if we go back to my aunt and uncle's for a home cooked meal. I know they're planning pot roast for dinner."
"I won't be an imposition?"
"You? No! You're family my love," said Kenya.
"Okay. Just let me text my moms," replied Ben, while reaching inside his shirt for the cellphone attached to the over sized lanyard around his neck. A couple of minutes later, Ben added, "That's odd. Frances says okay, but no reply from Samantha."
"Maybe they're busy," suggested Kenya.
"I guess," said Ben with a smile, thinking what his lesbian werecat mothers might be up to at the moment.*
"I know that expression on your face darling. If not tonight, during our rendezvous at our favorite spot tomorrow night for sure," promised Kenya, while nuzzling his neck.
Once the happy couple were able to collect themselves and refastened their seat belts, Ben Twist started his car and drove Kenya Adaeze back to her aunt and uncle's house, where he was welcomed with open arms and treated to dinner like any other member of the family.
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*Actually, Samantha Twist as Town Chancellor is dealing with the initial events of the Lionel Ulysses situation in the Moon Lake, Tad thread, that also takes place on Earth 1.—tmw.