Chapter Summary: Standing on the stretch of road where the sparks first flew, Chloe and Oliver find peace in each other's company, even with Clark and Lois there. But once left alone, they find a way to allow the moment to last a lifetime.

Disclaimer: I own nothing. The title/lyrics are from "Eric's Song" by Vienna Teng

Author Note: This whole idea started from a supposed 500 word drabble that turned into a 5000 word one-shot, to a five-part series. However, this is it, everyone. It's short, but hopefully you like the ending.

Sacred Simplicity

How swiftly we choose it
The sacred simplicity of you at my side

Moments before midnight on December 31, Oliver and Chloe once again found themselves at their spot, waiting for the fireworks, this time with Clark and Lois standing nearby. The press had caught wind of their relationship and had hounded them for information, but Oliver had done a good job keeping it mostly under wraps, including fooling the media of their Christmas vacation destination. There was only one option for the couple, and the last thing they needed was flashbulbs and questions.

Then again, not many would expect them to be spending the holidays in the cold winter of DC with a senator. It gave both of them a real sense of the holidays that they hadn't experienced in a long time. Martha had been a gracious host, but she understood that Chloe and Oliver had their New Year's ritual and let them have their peace.

Of course, that didn't stop Lois from insisting that Clark and her tag along.

"I don't get it... what's so special about this place?"

Oliver turned his head towards the frustrated brunette. "Chloe wanted the perfect place; this is where we ended up."

"Here? But it's in the middle of nowhere... far away... no people."

Clark put his arm around his girlfriend and smiled. "Maybe that's why they like it Lois."

She shrugged off his arm to look at the content couple on the other side of the road. "Seriously?"

Chloe rolled her eyes at her cousin before she whispered, "I don't know... it's ... it's just where we happened to be when the fireworks started...but there's something about this spot... it's so peaceful."

"And no cameras," Oliver added as he wrapped his arms around Chloe from behind, leaning his head down to kiss her cheek. "Just us."

Chloe grinned as she rested her head against his chest, bringing her hands up to cover his.

The fireworks started, the show no different than the previous year's, only the look on their faces and the understanding of their relationship. No questions, no what-ifs, just them.

After a moment, Lois looked over to Clark. "Okay, we saw it. Superman... take me to the people."

They sped away and Oliver and Chloe quickly glanced at each other. Oliver knowing Clark's secret made life amongst the four of them a lot easier. In fact Clark and Oliver had bonded a lot better than Chloe had ever expected, including Clark willingly disregarding Oliver's past because he knew how happy Oliver made her.

However, there were limits to every friendship, so Oliver was quick to breathe a sigh of relief as the dust settled. "I thought they'd never leave."

Turning around in his arms, Chloe glared at him. "Hey, don't look at me. You're the one that invited them to join us in DC."

"I didn't think they'd actually come. Besides, I thought Clark would want to spend New Year's with his mom."

"You clearly don't notice the effect Lois has on him."

After kissing her forehead, Oliver flashed a smile. "No... my attention has been focusing on her blonde cousin. You might know her. Loves tulips, coffee, and incidentally, me."

Chloe titled her head with a sly grin. "Says who?"

He raised an eyebrow. "Chloe."

"Kidding." Grinning, she turned back towards the fireworks. "They don't know what they're missing. The view from here is amazing."

Still staring at Chloe, Oliver smiled. "I can't complain."

Realizing where he was looking, Chloe quickly shook her head. "Eyes on the prize, Queen." She tried to elbow him in the stomach, but he got used to that attack, and grabbed her arm.

"That's where they're looking."

Chloe rolled her eyes as she slipped out of Oliver's arms. "You're terrible."

"But you still love me."

"Explain to me why exactly again?"

"Chloe, you wound me."

Standing beside him and leaning her back against his car, Chloe chuckled. "Oh please, with your ego, you'll need a much bigger hit to take any damage."

Oliver took the opportunity to ruffle his hand through her hair. "You're lucky I love you so much."

"Same to you."

Finally looking away from her, he calmly stated. "You know, it's nice to hear the words from time to time."

Shaking her head slightly, Chloe looked up at him. "I love you, Ollie."

He smiled as he draped his arm around her. "Was that so hard?"

The fireworks ended and for the first time in three years, they didn't move when they ended. It was freedom from the wandering eyes, the paparazzi... Clark and Lois.

Chloe closed her eyes and leaned against his shoulder, listening to the stillness that filled the air. Clarity was something she didn't think she could find in her life, but there was something about this stretch of road and his arm around her that made her life feel... real.

"Chloe."

Hearing his voice, Chloe's eyes fluttered open. "Hmm?"

"There's something I have to say." Retracting his arm, Oliver stepped in front of her. "You're the most amazing thing that's ever happened to me. I know you might find it fast, but for me, there's no one else."

Oliver pulled a box and popped it open as he went down on one knee. The first thing Chloe noticed was the way the diamond sparkled in the moonlight that lit up the otherwise dark night. After blinking in disbelief, Chloe realized that the ring itself wasn't over the top, just a simple diamond-encrusted ring that looked like a family memento. Feeling tears start to fill her eyes, she looked into his eyes, waiting for the inevitable question.

"Chloe Anne Sullivan... will you marry me?"

"Ollie, I..."

When she failed to form a sentence, she moved her head slightly, but Oliver wanted to be sure. "While making you speechless is a memory I'll treasure, that was a nod, right?"

Chloe put her hand over mouth to mask her laughter before responding, "Yes...yes it was."

Within seconds, Oliver had slipped the ring on Chloe's finger and lifted her up in the air, taking a moment to admire her beauty before kissing her with everything he had. Before Chloe had a chance to return the kiss, Oliver had began to twirl her, causing her legs to fly through the air. She yelped slightly, then tightened her grip of his neck and closed her eyes, isolating this moment from the rest of the world.

Letting her down, Oliver started walking to the car when he felt Chloe grab his arm. "Where do you think you're going?"

It took Oliver only a moment to turn back and capture Chloe's lips again, their feet planted firmly on the centre yellow line.

When they met, they were strangers in an airport looking for a physical connection. A year later, they were lost souls looking for meaning in their lives. But now as they stood in a tight embrace on an abandoned highway, they realized they never had to worry about having no one to come home to during the holidays again. From this moment on, they would always have each other.