Spy School: Trapped in Tech

Chapter 1: Preparations

So, it can be over 2 pages so I'll write it and copy it here and add more to their relationships, since it would be less about that because of the rubric. It's not gonna be super long, but it'll be relatively long. Probably 15-30. It's a big range but I really don't know. It's not the same universe as my other story, but all of the characters I made will be here as well. And of course, relationships are also the same as in that story. No one's married and they're all still at Spy School. Ben, Zoe, Mike, Jessica, Jawa, Rebecca, and Chip are 14, Erica's 16, Gabe's 13, Griff and Layne are 17,  Ashley and Alex are 15, Kiley, Andrew, Brent, and Ava are all 11. Sorry @Alpha12321, but this is not Jerica either. And of course, relationships are also the same as in that story. Ben, his friends, siblings, and siblings' boyfriend/girlfriends since they're all still at Spy School and have gotten better rooms on the top floor due to all the times they've stopped Spyder. Berica isn't official tho. I want to have to make Ben ask and wait for a response.

Top Floor
Ben's Dorm
8:00 AM
Saturday
September 21st

Ben's POV:
My name is Ben Ripley and I am a spy in training, or I was. I'm now an amazing CIA agent and as are all of my friends, and we'll get to that later. But I wasn't on a mission or doing something cool when our story begins. I was pacing my room. I sat down in my gaming chair by my PC, Xbox, and Playstation setup on my desk. I got out my phone and texted the homies chat. It had Mike, Jawa, Chip, Gabe, Alex, Andrew, Brent, and Griffin 'Boys! I need help with girl trouble. Can u guys come to my dorm and give me some advice cuz im panicking!' Mike, Gabe, Brent, Alex and Griff could make it and were on their way. I had a question that I was dying to ask Erica. I wanted to ask her out, but I was scared she'd reject me. I really liked her, but I was worried she wouldn't feel the same way. Erica Hale was the most amazing spy in training, and one of the best in the CIA, one of my best friends, and my huge crush. I think she liked me though she probably wouldn't admit it. She was cold and distant ever since her previous crush Joshua Hallal betrayed her and the CIA by joining an enemy agency, SPYDER. But that's another story. All 5 of them walked in and sat on my bed or my couch. My older brother Griffin sat closest to me.

"So, what kind of girl trouble?' he asked.

I took a deep breath. "I want to ask Erica out but I don't know how and I'm scared she'll say no." he smiled.

Mike looked at me. "Ben, don't worry about what she'll say so much."

Gabe spoke up now. "Be confident dude. Don't seem nervous and worried. Act calm or just be calm."

"Ask her however you want honestly, it depends on how you feel." Brent added.

"Don't prepare a script because in the moment, you would use it." Griff ruffled my hair. "Honestly, be confident and calm. Ask her how you want. But more importantly, be you. You got this little bro!"

I thanked them and they all headed back to their dorms. Be confident and calm. Be you. Okay, I think I can do that. I'm gonna go ask her now. I had bought flowers earlier so I grabbed them and went to get ready. I took a deep breath and walked into my bathroom. I changed into a cool t-shirt and some ripped jeans. I threw on my Vans and looked in the mirror. I fixed my hair and decided it was time. Let's do this! I walked towards her room at the end of the hallway. I took one last deep breath. Okay, I'm ready! I knocked on the door and waited. Calm and confident.I ran my hands through my golden blonde hair. She opened the door and smiled.

"Hey Ben! What's up?"

I smiled and took a deep breath. "Nothing much. I just really want to ask you something." She looked puzzled.

"Okay? You wanna come in?"

I thought a second. She was being way more friendly than normal. Huh. Don't worry about it. Focus.

"Uh, sure. That'd be great." I walked in and sat down on her bed next to her. "So, I... I really like you and wondered if you'd go on a date with me?" She seemed stunned. She blushed.

"I...um... tha.." She cleared her throat. "I'd love to."

YES!!! "Really?" She nodded.

"Really." I grinned so much. I hugged her.

"Thanks." She nodded.

I could have stayed like that forever, but we both got a text. Dang it! Oh well. We pulled away to check our phones. Cyrus Hale, or Erica's grandpa, had texted the groupchat, (Zoe, Mike, Jessica, Jawa, Rebecca, Chip, Griff, Gabe, Kiley, Andrew Ava, Brent, Ashley, Alex, Catherine, Alexander, Cyrus, Erica, and lastly me.), 'Headquarters, now, new tech. No questions.' He wasn't very specific in case someone unwanted read it. They'd have no clue what it meant. We knew though. It meant the CIA headquarters. And they made new tech for us and they wanted to show us right then.

"Well, looks like we're checking out some new gear first. Walk with me to the car?" I asked hopefully.

"Sure." I took her hand in mine and we walked outside. There was a car waiting to take us to HQ. We hopped in with our other friends and we all started talking. Erica's hand was still in mine. I'm so lucky!

There will be less updates than expected because it's just Ben's POV for my school paper and it's shorter with less relationship stuff. I have to write it there, write other pov's and add relationship drama, so I'll update as much as possible but please don't rush me cuz I'm super stressed already. That's all for now so I'm sorry but this will be every day to every few days, it just depends on amount of hw.