(Ok so I need to work on my present and past tense, but a review is a review. So in this chapter Spongebob wakes up after using Sandy's machine; with him being smarter he doesn't act like himself anymore. In this chapter Spongebob is smarter, but Sandy's fears are realized; he was so focused on becoming smarter that it eliminated his emotions.)
Heart over Mind
(Chapter Two)
"Oh my goodness, Spongebob… please say something… anything?" Said Sandy worried.
He opens his eyes, sits up, and reaches for his head.
"Oh my, what a terrible headache." Said Spongebob.
Sandy hugs him tight for a moment.
"I'm so glad you're ok, what were you thinking; you almost scared me to death?" Said Sandy.
"My apologies Sandy, I did not mean to upset you; I simply noticed that your invention was a success and I decided to try it on myself to improve my knowledge of things." Said Spongebob.
"I think that the electricity went to your head, you're not acting like yourself." Said Sandy.
"Nonsense, the only thing that is different about me is my intelligence level; other than that I am the same as I was." Said Spongebob.
"I can definitely tell that your vocabulary has expanded; you're saying things that you would not normally say, but what else has improved?" Asked Sandy.
"Before the change I knew almost nothing about science, now I could tell you several things." Said Spongebob.
"Like what?" Asked Sandy.
"The moon is a factor on the earth's gravity; it controls the height of the oceans waves. I can tell you that the earth and the rest of the planets rotate around the sun, and that the sun is the center of the universe." Said Spongebob.
"Wow Spongebob I'm impressed." Said Sandy.
"This change has been one of the greatest things that has ever happened to me, and it's all thanks to your machine Sandy." Said Spongebob.
"Ok so how about we celebrate with a little karate?" Asked Sandy.
"I suppose we could; after all it takes many years to master a martial art. The whole process is a learning experience." Said Spongebob.
"Yeah…" Said Sandy getting slightly annoyed.
They begin their karate lesson; normally Sandy would be the one in control, but Spongebob easily blocks her chops.
"You were rushing your attack a little bit; you must work on your speed Sandy. You once told me that in karate you have to find your universal center because it is not just about the attack, it is also about the defense." Said Spongebob.
"Center of the universe… great now Spongebob thinks that he's the center of the universe." Sandy thinks to herself while rolling her eyes.
"Do you wish to continue Sandy?" Asked Spongebob.
"Actually, I was hoping that I could work on my science experiments." Said Sandy.
"With my better understanding of science I could help you; do you require assistance?" Asked Spongebob.
"To be honest Spongebob, after what happened earlier today I don't really want you touching any of my science equipment." Said Sandy.
He could tell that there was slight anger in her voice.
"Forgive me Sandy, but there seems to be a touch of anger in your voice; have I offended you somehow?" Asked Spongebob.
"No you haven't offended me; I guess I'm still trying to get used to the new you." Said Sandy.
"It's understandable; sometimes it takes people a long time to get used to change. There are two ways of dealing with change and that is positive and negative; it really depends on the type of person you are." Said Spongebob.
"One thing that has changed is the fact that you talk a lot more than you used to." Said Sandy.
"Yes that is true, but anyway onto another topic; if you do not wish for me to work with you, may I at least watch your work." Asked Spongebob.
"Ok go ahead." Said Sandy as she began to work.
She was actually putting together the machine that broke, she was using tools.
"Excuse me Sandy, but may I suggest something?" Asked Spongebob.
"What is it?" Asked Sandy.
"It's actually a bit of advice really, but I think you will be more successful with that wrench if you move it from left to right instead of right to left." Said Spongebob.
At this point Sandy had enough she was tired of being corrected and she finally snapped.
"Ok enough already!" She yelled.
"Excuse me?" Asked Spongebob.
"I get it, you're smart now, but this correcting my every move thing has got to stop, it's really annoying." Said Sandy.
"I apologize Sandy, but I was only trying to help; could it be possible that you are a bit jealous of my new intelligence?" Asked Spongebob.
"I don't need any help, I've always worked alone on my projects and I don't need someone telling me my mistakes." Said Sandy.
"Ok Sandy, I can see that you're upset. I can see that you do not wish for my services; I will leave you now, but as your friend I must say that if you need me, you know where to find me." Said Spongebob.
Then he leaves her alone to think.
"It's that machine's fault; I shouldn't have made it to begin with. Now everyone has to deal with "ArrogantBob JerkPants" until I fix this thing. He may not even want to go back to his old self. Wait… now it's like I thought… his desire for education has completely eliminated his emotions; if I don't fix this, he could be like this for the rest of his life." She thought to herself worrying.
She starts thinking all of the good times that they had together. She thinks back to the times when he comforted her when she was sad, and the times that he made her laugh and how all of that could end.
"If I don't do something soon… I may lose the guy I love." She thought.
(To be continued.)