Spy School: Fun and Games

Hug, Marry, Punch 3

Okay, so this is the last one of these for now.

Observation Deck
Washington Monument
11:55 PM
Friday
December 31st

Ben's POV:
I stood in front of a window wall overlooking the city. It was snowing lightly and the whole world looked like a glowing snow globe. Erica went to the bathroom so I was all alone at the moment. It was silent. I was able to look around at my home, light up and snowy. I watched as people walked by, unaware Erica and I were up there. She walked back in and to me.

"This spot taken?"

"Saving it." I smiled.

"For who?"

"You." I kissed her forehead.

I put my arm around her shoulders and she rested her head on mine.

"You know what time it is E?"

"11:55?"

"Yep. December 31st."

"Huh. I guess it is."

"Can I tell you something Erica?"

"Anything."

"It's 5 minutes till midnight... and I'm glad you're standing here. Next to me."

"Me too."

"Hug, marry, punch?"

"You, you, and uh you." She said with a light punch to my shoulder.

"You can choose people not in the room Erica."

"I know." She smirked. "You?"

"You, you, and payback, you." I smiled and fake punched her arm.

"You can choose people not in the room Ben." She mocked.

"I know. But where's the fun in that?"

"Funny."

"Thanks."

I turned to face her as I mentally counted down.

3.

2.

1.

I leaned in and kissed her.

The world seemed to spin around us.

But in that moment I knew I'd be okay. As long as she was by my side through it I could do anything.

"I love you Erica."

"I love you more Ben."

"Always a competition with you."

"Darn straight."

"Maybe, but I love you the most."

"You can't do that."

"Too late."

Comment things you want me to write about cuz I'm running out of ideas.