By: Lotsofunyeah
This is definitely not as high quality writing as the chapters written by squirrelflightgirl
(Ben p.o.v.)
Ok, I was nervous today. I kept jumping up and down like a nervous wreck.
My plan could backfire.
Well, maybe not backfire but it could go wrong or I could end up dead but I was taking the risk.
I was gonna pull a little half prank on Erica.I talked to Catherine and Mike and Zoe and Jawa and Chip and Trixxie about this and Cyrus. Somehow, Catherine got Cyrus to ship Berica.
Which, for me and Erica sucked. Cause when he ships a pair of people he ships them. More then Catherine. I think shipping pairs of people just run through their family cause Trixxie also is extreme in shipping Berica.
So, today is December 31st. Since, Cyrus was involved in this sort of half prank that could kill both me and Erica we were able to pull some strings.
If your a spy pranks aren't like the mustard in a cup on the door and when someone opens it, the cup falls on their heads. Then they smell like mustard. Our pranks are more serious.
So, Catherine realized Erica and I have more moments near life death situations.
We just finished our latest mission yesterday but we took 1 day break for Christmas.
Well, Erica and I had to defuse a bomb and we shared another kiss. Don't tell Erica I told you or else I'm gonna be dead before I can even start my prank.
Cyrus scrambled up some more information and extra information saying we aren't done and there's another bomb. But, that bomb is supposed to be a firework and it will go off at midnight.
I ran out of my dorm and ran into Erica. My hands were sweaty. "Everything alright with you" Erica asked me smiling. Wow, she was smiling.
"Yep! I just have to go see Mike" I said and ran past her to find Mike. He was in his dorm with Zoe.
"What if that happens" I heard Zoe ask Mike as I walked in.
"What" I asked. Zoe and Mike seemed startled.
"What happens if you end up going somewhere else. Like, if Erica asks you to be in her dorm tonight or if your asked by a different girl to be with them today. Cause, I do know there are some girls who have eyes on you" Zoe said.
I sighed and sat down. "Well if there's a bomb I have to defuse it so I can have a real excuse" I said. "And if I'm already with Erica we just go. Don't wordy I thought of all scenarios already and thought of a plan" They both nodded.
"So, are you excited" Mike asked me.
"Yeah, while also nervous. I could die from A) we don't get out quick enough or B) she beats me to the pulp. Either could happen. I also am socially awkward lots of times so I'm not sure if I will be able to get the words out of my mouth instead of standing there" I replied. Mike grinned at me.
"You'll do fine buddy. You and Erica have a special bond" Mike said" already. Also, this will just prepare you for proposing to her when your older"
I madly blushed at Mike's comment. "WHO SAID I WAS PROPOSING TO HER" I sort of yelled embarrassed.
Mike smirked and grinned at my reaction. That's the reaction he wanted. "Who said you aren't going to propose to her"
I was about to speak but we heard knock on the door. Then the door opened and I got into a fighting stance not even thinking. Then I saw Erica's pretty face. "Ben don't even bother we all know you suck at fighting" Erica smiled. "You need the proper training and that would have to be from me. Also, who is Ben going to propose to. Shouldn't he at least have a girlfriend first"
Ok that was a bit offensive. Erica doesn't think I have a girlfriend. Well she's not wrong but I think she thinks I can't get a girlfriend. "Well, actually he might soon have one" Mike smirked. I glared at Mike as Erica couldn't contain her laugh. Why is Erica being so not Erica. She seems cheerful for once in her life.
Erica turned her attention back to me. "Uh.. how about you and me tonight on the roof of the academy. I could bring us blankets so we don't get cold and uh...you could bring something" Erica asked.
I blushed. Well, we won't do her plans but why not make her think so. My face was growing hot. "Sure" I replied.
"Ben this isn't a date" Erica said reading my mind. "It's just a friendly New Years hangout"
See, I want Erica to not except a thing at all so I did what I think I might of done if I had nothing planned. I looked st Mike. "Well then can Mike come"
"No" Erica sternly replied.
"Why" I asked.
Erica froze for a second "Uh...cause I only have enough blankets for just us 2. No one else" Erica said. I could see Mike trying to hide his laughter as Erica glared at him.
"Well, Mike could bring his own blankets and food, so there will be enough of that stuff" I said.
"I said no" Erica replied.
"Why" I pressed again.
"Ugh!!! Fine! Bring Mike. Why not just also bring Zoe" Erica said sarcastically and mad. "Oh, how bout you just also bring Jawa and Chip!! Heck!!!! Invite the WHOLE school" Erica said storming out of the room slamming the door.
I looked out the hall to make sure she was gone. I came back and gave Mike a thumbs up and he burst into laughter. "She sure wanted to be with just you. That sure sounded like she was asking you out on a date" Mike laughed. I nodded. "Well, she's mad at you"
I sat there waiting for a certain announcement from the idiot. I tapped on Mike's desk Wait slowly.
"Ug um... this thing on...this...this...oh...oh...echo...echo...this...this..is...is...so...so...cool...cool" The idiot said accidentally turning the echo mode in. I heard a few buttons being pressed. "Stop it. Don't touch anything" I heard Cyrus say in the background. The idiot squealed like a girl afraid of Cyrus. It was entertaining" Well, um... I need Benjamin Ripley, Erica Hale, Mike Good looking, Jawa Fast Boy, Chip Fat and Zoe Short in my office"
I burst into laughter while Nike and I left his dorm. "He doesn't know your guys last names" I laughed. Mike smacked me.
We then raced and I beat him by a second that is seriously the gap time between us. Everyone was already in the Well um...broom closet.
"We found that there is still another bomb from our last mission so we have to go defuse it and treat it like a mission. So, we have to do some recon around the area, attack, defuse bomb, leave before dying. Don't know why this idiot called all of you. I don't need all of you but I guess you could help with something" Cyrus grumbled smacking the principal."Are you all in for finishing our mission"
Erica stood there pondering. "I thought there was only 1 bomb." Erica asked.
"You thought wrong!!!" The idiot laughed as Erica punched him in the gut and he toppled over.
"She's amazing" I whispered to myself underneath my breath. But, I think Erica still managed to hear it cause when I snuck a glance at her she was smiling big time.
"I'm in" We all said.
We started to pile out of the crammed closet. Erica left for the shooting range as the others left for their dorms.
I walked out as Cyrus followed me saying something to me. He spoke"Ripley part 1 is done. The rest better go smoothly. We tricked her well. Don't break her fragile heart" I nodded and smiled.
"I could never break her heart"
