(Chapter Four)

Once Sandy realized that it was Spongebob's abrasive side that was in control she wanted to talk to him now that he had control of his own body. She knew that the abrasive side made him do things that he didn't want to do, but it's what happened about a minute before he left that shocked her. He had her pinned up against her tree and she couldn't do anything about it. The way that he was acting made her think that he was going to hit her, but instead of hurting her he kisses her instead. It ended before she could react, she was confused and wanted to know what was going on. Now that Spongebob was himself again she was going to find out. Spongebob was in his pineapple writing in his diary about what happened.

Dear Diary,

I woke up this morning remembering the things that Squidward said yesterday. The fact that he said that Sandy and Larry were together upset me. I know Sandy and I have been friends for a while, but if she liked me she would have told me. I guess I've always been jealous of Larry because of his strength and popularity. Yesterday I was sad, but this morning I woke up with the feeling of a jealous rage. What I didn't remember from last night was the fact that I was attacked by my abrasive side and it had completely taken over. I know I've said some things that I shouldn't have to some of my friends, but it's not just what I said that bothers me, it's what I've done. First of all I head to the gym to try to work out, which was a bad idea, Even though I had my abrasive side I still couldn't lift any weights. So then I head to a tough guy club for advice. I get advice from one of the guys that I shouldn't let her win all the time and that I should fight back. I went to Sandy's treedome to prove to her that I was a tough guy with attitude, but my abrasive side takes over and starts yelling at her. I have her pinned up against her treedome, she wasn't going to do anything. Before I hit her something stopped me, First of all it was me fighting my abrasive side, but what really worked was when I saw myself in the mirror. I looked like a monster and I wasn't going to take it anymore. I used my abrasive side to my advantage before I got rid of it. I did something that might have been even worse than hitting her. Instead of hitting her I kissed her, but I made it quick because I had to get out of there quick. I got my abrasive side off my back and threw it away and I said what I felt at the moment. I was all caught up in my emotions from the kiss that I told her that I loved her and I also apologized for what I did and ran out. I know I probably made the biggest mistake of my life, but I'm not sure what's worse, the fact that I could have hurt her or the fact that I kissed her. Either way if Sandy sees me, she'll probably tear me apart, I've probably lost one of the best friends I've ever had. There is no way she likes me now, not after what I did. I wouldn't be surprised if she never wanted to see or talk to me again unless she wants to tear me apart, after all I deserve it.

Spongebob was still deep in his thoughts, but before he could write anything else, he heard a knock at his door. He puts his diary away and decided to continue later. He was afraid at first because he was sure that Sandy was coming to get her revenge. He looked out his window and sure enough it was Sandy at the door. He thought if there was any chance of their friendship surviving he should open the door and take what was coming to him. He had the saddest look on his face and he felt nothing but regret, but he opened the door. He didn't even look at her, he didn't want to see the look on her face. All he could think of doing was to apologize to her again.

"Sandy... I can't apologize enough for what I did, I am so ashamed of what I did and I know I shouldn't have done it in the first place."

"Hang on Spongebob, I know it wasn't completely your fault, your abrasive side was controlling your every move."

Spongebob looked at her and was shocked that she wasn't that mad. She knew his abrasive side was doing everything.

"Exactly... it was my abrasive side that did all of it. It attacked me last night and I woke up and I didn't remember anything from last night, but I remembered what Squidward told me. You didn't really seem to know what I was talking about."

"That's because I didn't know what you were talking about. You brought up Larry's name, what does Larry have to do with any of this?"

"Well... it's just that Squidward told me that you and Larry were talking about having a picnic and getting together. I don't know... I guess it just upset me. Squidward said you liked Larry because he was a strong, tough guy with attitude."

"Squidward said all that?"

"Yeah. I was mostly sad that night, but when my abrasive side took over it was rage and jealousy that took over and I wanted to prove that I could be tough and have an attitude too, but my abrasive side took things too far when I tried to hit you. I had to fight through and get rid of it."

"Yeah, but before you got rid of it I thought you were going to hit me or something, I couldn't move and I didn't know what to do, but instead you kissed me, then before you left you told me that you loved me. Would you care to explain that to me?"

Spongebob had to think a little bit, she must have been more upset about the kiss than anything else.

"Well... it's just that I got caught up in the moment... I didn't want to hit you so I did something else so that I could get control of myself. I kissed you because I never thought I would get the chance to. Since you weren't doing anything I thought I'd better do it while I still had the courage to do it. Then yes I told you that I loved you... it's because it's true Sandy. Even if you were with Larry or not, the thought of it hurt me, I know we've been friends for a long time, but if you were with Larry, it would hurt me too much because I really am in love with you Sandy."

Spongebob didn't know what else to say or what to do, but the smile on Sandy's face confused him.

"That's all I needed to know Spongebob."

He watched her as she took off her helmet and brought him into a kiss. This was the complete opposite of what he thought was going to happen. He couldn't believe it, Sandy was kissing him. He wrapped his arms around her and kissed her back. It was longer and more enjoyable this time, but Sandy had to end it and get her helmet back on. Spongebob was still kind of confused as to why Sandy would kiss him. Squidward had been watching for a while, he was sure that Sandy was going to tear Spongebob apart, but when he saw her kiss him he was shocked at first, but then he remembered Spongebob's crush on her and he walked away thinking "It's about time they got together."

"I'm confused Sandy... why would you kiss me?"

"Well Spongebob... let this be a lesson, first of all you shouldn't believe everything that Squidward tells you. Maybe I don't love the tough, strong guys, maybe I love the sweet and sensitive guys. Spongebob... you never had to prove anything to me, you don't have to be strong and tough for me to love you, because I love you just the way you are."

Spongebob smiles really big and his heart is racing not only because Sandy kissed him, but also because she loves him back. They moved on from that and discussed future plans together, when Sandy went home, Spongebob remembered that he was in the middle of writing in his diary. He didn't want to leave it without saying all that has happened so he decided to finish what he started.

Hey diary I'm back, I'll be quick this time, I didn't finish everything that I needed to say before, but that's because Sandy came over to discuss what happened. At first I thought that she was goingto tear me apart, but I explained everything that I could to her. Then she did something unexpected... I was expecting her to tear me apart, but after what I said to her she changed her mind. I told her that I loved her again and she kissed me back and explained to me that I never had to change who I was. I never had to be tough or strong for her to love me. That's right... she told me that she loved me and so then we discussed our future together. I'm the luckiest guy in the world... I get to go out with her tomorrow. Who needs tough love? Not me.

(The End)