Spy School: Trapped in Tech

Chapter 6: Dinner

Sorry it took so long; I had a basketball game or practice everyday so it was really hard to write and update. This is 100% dedicated to @Jjdhfhfjf because he is the most supportive non-roomie and always gives me ideas and is super awesome+kind. Go follow him because he is amazing and needs to be recognized. Thank you, and now, our featured presentation, another chapter of my crap a$$ story, lol joking, but here's their date.

Top Floor
Erica's Dorm
7:00 PM
Sunday
September 22nd

Erica's POV:
I threw on a cute sweatshirt that Ben gave me before. I put on some black leggings and some white slip-on vans while lost in thought. Is this really happening? I'm actually admitting my feelings for Ben. Weird. I pushed these thoughts away and finished getting ready. I brushed my hair and teeth. I just finished and grabbed my phone when someone knocked on my door. Ben. I opened the door and saw a nicely dressed, grinning Ben with a rose in his hand.

"Hey Ben! You ready?" He nodded.

"Shall we?"

"We shall." He took my hand and we started to walk to my car. We got in and I started to drive. "Where to?" I asked.

"Wherever you want." I thought a second.

"Panera?"

"Sure." We were quiet for a little. We sat listening to the radio and he just stared out the window.

"You okay Ben?" He stayed silent. "Ben! Earth to Ben! Hellooo?"

"I'm fine. It's just- I don't know." Now I was even more confused.

"What's wrong?" I asked with concern. His eyes teared up. He wiped his face with his sleeve.

"I'm just worried. What happens if something goes wrong? Or what if I hurt you?" My heart melted, twice.

"Don't worry about that now. We're young and stuff happens, but it'll be okay. We should focus on the present, not the future." He smiled a little as I slipped my hand back into his. "We'll be okay, as long as we stick together."

"You're right. Thanks Erica." I smiled. I liked it much better when he was happy.

"Aren't I always?" We both said at the same time.

"Am I really that predictable?" I asked with a laugh. Ben was already laughing so hard he was crying.

"No, I just know you really well and notice the things that you say or do often in response to certain things. Wait, that sounded creepy. I just know you and really care about you." I laughed again. His smile grew, though I wasn't sure why, so, I asked.

"Why are you smiling so much you doofus?" He smiled more.

"One, why do you always call me doofus? And two, because I love your laugh. Because I love everything about you. Because I love you." I blushed and laughed.

"I don't know really but I find it funny. Thanks. And Ben, I love you too. I always have." I whispered. I knew he heard me because he was smiling for the next 10 minutes staring out the window. We got to Panera and ordered. I got a salad, obviously, but I got mac and cheese too, because their mac and cheese is the best. Ben got a steak and white cheddar sandwich with mac and cheese.

"Wanna head back to my dorm?" he asked. (To watch a movie, not- you know what, and if you don't, kudos. Lol.)

"Why? I thought we were gonna eat here."

"We 100% can if you want but I set up Netflix and snacks back at my room. I have blankets and leds and I thought we could... cuddle while we watched a movie" he asked and I noticed he was bushing and looked embarrassed. It was adorable.

"Of course. Let's go!" I said with a reassuring smile. His blush faded and he took the bag and we walked to the car with his arm around me. We sang to the radio on the way back and just vibed. We got back to school and we walked up to our dorms but more specifically, Ben's. We walked in.

"Alexa, we're back." he said.

The leds started flashing all different colors and Alexa said, "Welcome home Ben, and welcome Erica."

My favorite songs started to play. After a few minutes they stopped and Ben looked over and smiled.

"Did you program all of that?" I asked.

"Yup. It took 3 hours, though for most people it takes all day." he smiled, clearly proud.

"Awww... you didn't have to do that! Why did you? Wait, this was why you wanted to come back here so much."

"Because I love you, Erica. Partially, I wanted to show you that and watch a movie with you. Now, it's movie time!!!" he half-yelled. I smiled and we went and laid down on his bed. He pulled the blankets over us and pulled up Netflix on his computer. "What do you wanna watch?" I thought a second.

"I don't know. What about that one with Noah Centineo?" I asked.

"The Perfect Date?" I nodded. "Sure. Whatever makes you happy." he smiled at me and I smiled right back. He clearly didn't want to watch a rom-com, but he would for me.

"You sure?" I asked. He shrugged.

"Eh, why not."

We cuddled together and watched the movie. My head was resting on Ben's shoulder and his left arm was on mine. His right arm was wrapped around me, while my arms were both around him. The movie was almost over and I realized I was passing out. I tried to keep myself awake, but no such luck. This was amazing! He's so sweet and caring. I love Ben so much!

Here you go!!! Hope you liked it!