Spy School X

In Pursuit

Conference Room

CIA Academy of Espionage

Washington, DC

July 5

0800

The next day went by and we arrived at mission day. We filed out of our rooms at 0800 and walked down toward the campus entrance. I arrived to find everyone already there ready to go. I hopped in the back of a black SUV. Erica, Trixie, Mike, Chip, and Jawa filed in behind me. Erica slid into the seat next to me, I smiled knowing that this was on purpose. Mike sat next to Trixie, Jawa sat next to Chip, and Cyrus pulled into the drivers seat and sped off.

We arrived at the Washington Airport and quickly boarded our plane. Cyrus said it was better to fly on a passenger plane instead of a private one due to the fact that we were just kids. Our cover story was that we were a group of students from Saint Smith's Academy and we were going to visit our teacher who is ill. The CIA was really bad at cover stories so that's what we were stuck with. We boarded the plane and discovered that our seats where allll the way in the very back. We walked down the isle and put our suitcases in the compartments and began seating arrangements. Erica volunteered to sit next to me which received snickers from Chip and Mike. Mike was to sit next to Trixie and Jawa and Chip next to Cyrus. Neither Jawa nor Chip looked excited about sitting next to Cyrus.

I took the window seat and Erica took the seat next to me. Erica looked around quickly to make sure no one was looking at us and whispered "Ben we should do some more research on the location" I nodded. Erica pulled out her laptop and quickly looked up Warrens address. She quickly scanned the area and found that everyone was glued to there screens. Satisfied, Erica began researching the town Warrens house was located in. She researched the history, the geography, the buildings and the residents. "Do you really need to prepare that much? Its only Warren you know." I said amused. She frowned and said "And yet we have yet to capture him." I sighed and sank back into my seat. 5 minutes later the plane began take off. I felt a firm grip on my hand I looked and saw Erica in a panic. "What's wrong?" I asked. She looked away in embarrassment. She turned back and whispered "I don't like take off" I nodded and said "Me neither, we can hold onto each other during take off" Erica shot me a look of relief and grabbed my arm. The plane began to rise and we both gripped each other's hands for support. Once we reached cruising altitude I noticed Erica didn't move her hand from mine. I saw her smiled and resume her research.

30 minutes later The flight attendants came by and asked if we would like anything to drink. "I'll have a energy drink" Erica said. I rolled my eyes, Erica always the healthy one. "What will your boyfriend be having?" The attendant asked. Erica and I both went red and I responded with "I'll- I'll have a Coke" She walked away to take more orders. I went back to my movie when I realized something. Erica hadn't denied that I was her boyfriend when the attendant asked. I smiled and turned to ask Erica when she said "Yes, Ben I didn't deny you being my boyfriend because we had to stick with the cover story." I nodded and sighed. She noticed this and said in a whisper "I based the cover story on our relationship in real life." She winked at me. My heart fluttered and I smiled. She went back to her work but I noticed she too was grinning.

A couple hours later I decided to attempt to take a nap. I turned off my TV and curled up. I rested my head against the headrest and suddenly got an idea. I lifted my head off of the headrest and laid it on Erica's shoulder. She tightened and I expected her to throw me off of her but instead she whispered "Your so cute when your sleeping" She gave me a quick peck and went back to work. My eyelids became heavy and I drifted to sleep in Erica's warmth.

This chapter was.... Interesting. It may sound a bit funky idk. Btw thanks so much for 1.3k!!! I love y'all! I'll see you guys tomorrow!❤️