Benji

"I'm not there yet!"
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## Benji

### Location

Seattle, Washington
Pineshadow, Washington (formerly)

### Nickname(s)

Ben (by Mya)
Ben-Ben (by Mya and Daniela)

### Family

Unnamed parents

"*Perhaps, but you're in love again, and the feelings are stronger than before." [...] "Nonetheless... I'm so happy for you, Mya. You deserve someone that holds you in esteem and gives love back to you - Evie's the perfect crush.*"
—Benji congraulating Mya on coming out and falling for Evie, *There's Something About Mya*

**Benji Figglebarker** is a minor character in *The Adventures of Evie and Mya* who makes his first formal appearance in *Little Miss Perfect*. He was Mya's first crush who eventually moved to Seattle with his family for better job opportunities.

## Appearance

Benji is pale-skinned and has brown-freckled cheeks. His hair is a short and curly dark brown, and his eyes are blue.

Benji wears a light blue flannel shirt, dark blue jeans, and brown boots.

## History

### Season 1

#### *There's Something About Mya*

"*Oops, I made you go silent. Mya, this might be a tad awkward to admit, but... your chemistry with Evie was* significant*. More so than our relationship. I saw the connection between you two, the way you hugged, locked gazes, spoke... the love's* always *been there. You get close, it blooms. It doesn't die.*"
—Benji admitting that he always knew Mya was going to fall in love with Evie

When Winter asks Mya if she's ever liked a boy romantically, she remembers her first unofficial crush, Benji. Mya had first met Benji at the mall, and instantly, she was smitten for him. The two talked about various things and bonded inside a boutique, and ever since that day, they had refused to be apart and sent each other numerous text messages. They had been two young lovers who always respected each other's wishes, with Benji hearing Mya out and letting Evie hang with them. After their friendship had blossomed into love, both chose not to move into a relationship and stayed healthy friends until Benji moved to Seattle with his parents, and following that day, Mya never saw him again. Now that Winter has brought up her having attraction to men, she feels what she had for Benji surge inside of her and realizes that she likes men romantically just as much as women. She sighs, starstruck, and confesses her past relationship with him to Winter and her attraction to men. Winter is charmed by her description and is able to to narrow down possible genders for Mya, naming the two that most likely fit her, bisexual and pansexual.

After Mya finishes speaking with Winter, she knows she has to make decisions that will change her future - what sexuality she falls under in addition to coming out to her parents and Evie, admitting that she likes girls and boys. She questions where she stands, recalling how she liked Benji, but fell harder for Evie, who captures her in every step she takes and doesn't want her to leave her mind. She misses her touch and wants an accidental kiss with her again, but she can't just earn it the way she did before, pondering if Benji would have given her the same feelings if he kissed her. She sees that Winter didn't lie about how complicated this would be with her past relations with Benji and current relations with Evie, naming what the list has come down to - she's bisexual or she's pansexual. Shutting her eyes, Mya thinks for a while, getting lost in her thoughts and traversing through terrain until she finally has an epiphany. Her heart beats with the realization that she doesn't have a preference for people who are they/them, but just men and girls. She felt calm feelings with Benji, but more potent feelings for Evie, yet still loves two genders nonetheless - bisexuality. Later, Mya scrolls through her contacts to find Benji's number.

Deciding to speak to him, she calls the number and enables speaker mode. Shortly afterward, Benji greets her excitedly, and Mya is shocked by the pitch of his voice, remarking that he's hit puberty. He confirms he has, asking how life has been for her, and she replies that she's getting through school and is bisexual. In disbelief, she gasps, and Benji questions if she's really bisexual, to which she admits that she fell for a very pretty girl. He prompts her on who it is; she mentions Evie, and snorting, he says that he knew it. Mya gasps, stunned by the admission, and Benji states that it's awkward to admit, but he always knew her chemistry with Evie was stronger - from every interaction they had, the love had always been there. Her mouth falling open, she inquires if he's saying she was meant to fall for Evie from the start, rolling over, and he murmurs that they had their intimate moments, but Evie had something more. He has a good appearance, but Evie has success and raw talent speaking numbers. Mya blushes at the mention of that, chiming that she never do a single thing wrong and atone for any mistake she has made. Benji quips that her empathy lies behind her outer layer and that Mya not see just how much she cares for her - she wouldn't ever let her down. She agrees, describing what she feels for Evie and murmuring that she's off the deep end. He points out that she's in love and it's bigger than before, but even then, he's really happy for her, as Evie is the perfect crush.

She whispers that the love's more than she can dream, but when Benji asks if she's come out to Evie yet, she freezes and wonders what to tell him. He correctly guesses that she hasn't gently, and Mya realizes that he's trying to guide her like Winter has, and she confesses that she doesn't want to come out to Evie. Benji asks why, certain Evie won't't reject her, but Mya protests that she doesn't like any romance that's not in a book and that she doesn't want to lose their friendship after what happened the other day, and he asks what happened. Hugging herself, Mya admits to what she did in Geiger Heights and how she made Evie upset with her, and he figures that she thought she pushed Evie away. ya states that she doesn't want to lose her, and summarizing that she's everything to her, he surmises that she thinks she'll leave her if she learns she's gay. Mya gasps, surprised at how well versed her friend is at psychology, and she replies that he's right, fearing Evie will ditch and ridicule her. Benji says that it doesn't sound like Evie at all to do that, assuming she hasn't done anything to give her such a hint, and hearing roaring in her ears, Mya remembers the accidental kiss in Cracklog Manor and what it felt like. He prompts her to speak, and falling back onto her bed, she confesses that she did do something with Evie - kissing her on accident, which started the epiphany that she was queer. Benji teases her for that moment helping her realize she was gay, chuckling and assuring her it was an accident - or maybe she just likes playing with fire. She detests him, though he doubles down, teasing that she's cute when in love and reminding her that she loved him first. Eventually, Mya gives into the banter and hangs up, her day brightened and tranquil.

That night, shortly before she comes out to Evie, Mya knows that she has all the reassurance she needs, from Winter's advice to Benji's, and she promises to not tell anything but the truth, confident Evie will not turn her down for being queer. Once she comes out and promises Evie will meet her crush, she mentions that Benji and Winter already know her. Leaning up against her and letting their shoulder blades connect, Evie asks if Benji supports her relationship with her crush, and she comments that he does, as does Winter, and both helped her come out.

### Season 3

#### *Warbringer*

Evie mimics Benji and calls Mya My-My, flustering her.

### *Little Miss Perfect*

"*Hey, Evie. Nice to meet you.*"
—Benji to Evie

When Evie opens Mya's door, she finds her sitting with a strange boy, who holds a dice in his hands as he stares at her in confusion. Awkwardly, Mya introduces him as Benji Figglebarker, calling him sweet and innocent and making it obvious to Evie that she has a crush on him. Evie sits down and shakes Benji's hand, and while she doesn't like him, she understands why Mya could have fallen for him so quickly. Mya asks if he'd mind going out for a minute so she can speak with Evie, and Benji obliges, heading out. Once they are done, Mya calls Benji back in, and he bets on getting a Yahtzee this time around. Mya comments that he's optimistic, but he should never underestimate her power at board games, and the two laugh. A year later, Evie is at Pinelake Park with Mya and Benji. It is noted that the two have mutual crushes on each other, but they chose to remain friends. Currently, they are enjoying the sunshine, while Evie feels left out and isolated. Jealous, she tells them that she'll spend some time alone under her tree, and turning to Benji, Mya giggles at him.

While Evie sits under her tree, reflecting on her life, she suddenly discovers that school bully Daniela is attacking both Benji and Mya. She asks Mya if she's spending time with Benji, to which she responds that she needs to leave, but Daniela screams that it's too bad and ponders about the shame if the school found out about their "intimacy." The two's faces turn red in embarrassment, and gripping Benji's hand, Mya pleads for Daniela to go. She refuses, striking Mya on her cheek, and Benji is too paralyzed in fear to help his crush, instead backing away. Daniela continues to humiliate Mya in front of Benji until Evie intervenes and attacks her. When Evie and Mya warmly embrace, Benji looks at them in confusion, embarrassing them. However, he laughs, and the two join him. Months later, it is noted that Benji and his family moved to Seattle to find better job opportunities, leaving Mya devastated. After figuring out that Mya is gay, Evie recalls her crush on Benji. Mya admits that she is bisexual, asking if she remembers Benji, which Evie confirms.

## Personality and Traits

Benji is laid-back, positive, and understanding. He has much patience, but is also easily startled or confused, as shown in *Little Miss Perfect*.

## Family

**Parents:**

Unnamed (Living)
## Trivia

* Benji is voiced by Nicolas Cantu in *Little Miss Perfect* and Justin Briner in *There's Something About Mya*. The switch in voice actors is attributed to Benji hitting puberty in the latter episode of Season 1.
* He is based off a fictional Benji in a fanmade scene from a supposed sixth movie in the *Final Destination* franchise.
* Av says that Benji has one of her favorite designs, but notes that his flannel is not easy to draw and color.