Rated PG
LOVE IS NOT BLIND
Ben and Ray were lying in bed together under the blankets, relaxing after their latest bout of lovemaking. Ray felt completely at ease and happy, running his hand lazily over Ben's back.
Slowly though, Ray began to realize that Ben was not as relaxed as he should be. The muscles in his back felt tense, and when Ray looked at his lover's face, Benny seemed troubled and pensive.
"Benny," Ray asked, planting a kiss on his forehead, "what's wrong?"
"Nothing, Ray."
"Benny?"
Ben sighed softly. "It's just... I have heard people talking, and..."
"And what, love?"
"And they don't think we should be together."
Ray blinked in surprise. "That's what's bothering you?"
"Yes."
"The fact that some 'people' don't think we should be a couple?"
"Yes, Ray."
"Screw them, Benny. Who cares what they think?"
"I don't exactly, Ray, but it does hurt that people feel they have the right to talk about us and judge us."
"Where did you hear these things, Benny?"
"At the station, around the apartment building, even in your neighborhood."
Ray shook his head. "And who said these things? Our friends? My family?"
"No, Ray! Of course not."
"Then why let it bother you?"
"I try not to, Ray. But it is upsetting that people feel they have the right to talk about us like that."
Ray started rubbing Ben's back again. "I know, baby. But the people who really matter understand. They understand us and encourage us and they're happy for us. They're glad that we found each other, that we love each other."
"Yes, I know."
"So who cares what other people think? If they think we shouldn't be together because we're the same sex, who cares? If they think that I'm not good enough for you, who cares?"
Ben rose up onto elbow and stared down at Ray indignantly. "Did someone say that? Who could possibly think that?!"
Ray was amused and touched at the same time. "I think a lot of people might think that, Benny."
"Well they're wrong," Ben said vehemently. "You are the best person I have ever known. What they should be asking is if I'm good enough for you."
Ray laughed quietly and pulled Ben's arm until Benny was lying against his chest once again. "You are, Benny. You absolutely are."
Ben smiled. "Do you really think so, Ray?"
"Oh, absolutely, Benny. A man with a bedroll and a wolf? What's not to love?"
Ben laughed. "Thank you kindly, Ray."
"You're welcome kindly, Benny."
There was a rustling of sheets as Ben settled more comfortably against Ray.
"Do you think you can sleep now, Benny?"
"Probably. But just to be sure, I think I need a good night kiss."
Ray grinned, then gave Benny a long, loving kiss. "I love you, Benny."
"I love you, Ray."
Two contented sighs sounded in the bedroom, and then all was quiet.
THE END
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