Ben's summer trip with Grandpa got off to a cruddy start when Gwen unexpectedly made them a trio. Getting along is essential in a small space with annoying people, especially when you don't want to disappoint him. What if Grandpa's cooking forces you to cooperate with your obnoxious cousin? Is that enough to start caring about each other? Could it even lead to friendship?
An AU inspired by the Little Moments Universe. What might have been going on with Ben, Gwen and their families and friends between Little Moments during the year after they turn 12? Explore the confusing mess of the kids lives as they try to sort out their feelings after what happened on New Years. Bwen.
Reconnected after Vilgax's attack on Phoenix, Ben and Gwen are trying to get the hang of the new relationship that finally got going under the stars in Aunt Vera's back yard. When Doofus does something uncharacteristically sweet and considerate for his new girlfriend, she tries to give him a reward, with less than perfect but not unpleasant results. If at first you don't succeed….
For Ben Tennyson, being the class screw-up had its benefits - meeting low expectations with a low level of effort isn't that hard, and detention isn't that big a deal when you don't do anything after school anyway. But what if your best friend knows you can do better, and helps you do that? What if doing that with her turns out to be fun? And when did Gwen become that friend!