Disclaimer: I do not own Spongebob Squarepants or any other character affiliated with the show. I do own Melissa Jackson and Aquarius since they are my own characters.
A/N: This chapter introduces Patrick in the picture. I made Patrick's character into an excellent cook. I'm splitting this chapter into two parts. Otherwise, it will be too long to fit with the files. This is the first Part. Even though this fanfic contains no pairings or slash, I will give a hint of what will come in future fanfics, especially between Patrick and Spongebob. Please review this chapter and also tell me if I need to improve on my spelling and grammar. Also, I apologize for taking so long with this chapter. Enjoy!
Rating: PG
Pairings: None
Melissa Jackson
By
MJ19AQ
Chapter Three: Breakfast At Patrick's: Part One
Spongebob and Melissa along with Gary walked down the road toward Patrick's rock. Melissa stopped in front of an Easter island house.
"Hey Spongebob," Melissa said, pointing to the island house. "Who lives in that house?"
"Oh, my neighbor and best friend lives there," replied Spongebob. "His name is Squidward Tentacles. He's Bikini Bottom most artistic person. He loves to play his clarinet all the time. He's probably taking a bath right now and he can be grouchy in the morning. I'll introduce you to him later."
Spongebob and Melissa continued walking down the road until they reached their destination. "Well, here we are," Spongebob said, gesturing to the rock.
"Wow. That didn't take too long," Melissa replied.
"All of us are really close together in this neighborhood," Spongebob explained. "We don't live far from each other." Spongebob pointed to a rock. "This is where my best friend, Patrick lives," Spongebob said.
"Let me guess.......your friend is a starfish!" Melissa pointed out.
"Yeah.....How did you know?" Spongebob asked. "I traveled throughout the ocean and discovered that many starfishes like to make their homes on moist, warm, crevices and rocks. That's how I came to the conclusion that your friend must be a starfish," Melissa explained to Spongebob.
"Wow. That's great," Spongebob responded. "Come on. Let's go see Patrick!"
Spongebob walked up to Patrick's rock with Melissa and Gary following behind him. He then proceeded to knock on Patrick's rock. "Hello Patrick! I'm here!" Spongebob shouted. Spongebob stood back a few inches away from the rock as it started to lift off from the ground and open, revealing a hole inside. Patrick stood inside the hole, wearing a pink apron, his green and purple flower shorts. His arms were folded across his chest with his foot tapping softly on his soft, sandy floor. Spongebob knew that Patrick was upset with him for Patrick never let his gaze drift off from Spongebob.
"Hello.....Spongebob," greeted Patrick, upset at Spongebob.
"Uh......Hi, P..Patrick," Spongebob responded nervously. "How's your morning?"
"Well, it depends. I've been here, in my house, cooking breakfast and waiting for you for......ONE FULL HOUR!!!!!" Patrick replied angrily, shaking his fist at Spongebob. "Patrick I'm....." Spongebob replied, trying to apologize to Patrick but Patrick cut him off.
"I'm NOT finished!"replied Patrick angrily. "Meow. (You're in trouble.)" Gary said.
"I don't need your two cents right now, Gary," Spongebob replied annoyed. Gary just glared at Spongebob.
"Listen to me, Squarepants," Patrick said, still angry at Spongebob, pointing a finger at him. "I worked hard on this breakfast and got up early so that I can enjoy the morning with my best friend and I do NOT appreciate that you kept me waiting for you for about ONE HOUR. I told you to come by at 8:30. Not nine o' clock or 9:30, at 8:30AM.. I mean....I cooked YOU a hot meal and...." Patrick suddenly noticed Melissa standing next to Spongebob and looked at her with wide eyes. "AAAAAH!!!!!........A MONSTER!" Patrick said with fear.
"No, no, Patrick!" Spongebob said as he ran up to Patrick. "She's not a monster. She's a friend of mine. Patrick, meet Melissa Jackson. Melissa, meet Patrick Star, my best friend!" Melissa hopped down into the hole and walked up to Patrick, facing him. "Nice to meet you, Patrick," Melissa greeted, shaking Patrick's hand. "Uh.....Nice to meet you too, Melissa," Patrick replied stunned, shaking Melissa's hand. Both Melissa and Patrick released their hands from each other. Patrick continued to stare at Melissa. "Uh....Spongebob. Can I talk to you for a minute?" Patrick asked calmly. "Sure, Patrick,"replied Spongebob.
Patrick took Spongebob's hand and lead him toward his kitchen. "Spongebob,"Patrick said. "Haven't you noticed that girl is human and she can breathe underwater?" "I know, Patrick," Spongebob replied. "Don't you find that........totally weird?" Patrick asked, perplexed. "Well, it is strange. But I already know the reason why she can breathe underwater,"Spongebob explained.
"Really? Tell me," Patrick inquired. "It's because Melissa really is Aquarius," Spongebob replied. Patrick gives Spongebob a blank stare, not understanding what Spongebob just said. "You know, Aquarius. The legendary Sea Goddess that we were taught back in elementary school !?!," Spongebob said. "Ohhhh.............You mean the goddess of water and sea creatures?" Patrick responded with wide eyes. "Yeah, that's what I was talking about," Spongebob replied.
"Wow, Spongebob. I can't believe that Aquarius would be in your presence. You're soooooo lucky," Patrick gleefully responded.
"Y...You believe me, Patrick, that Melissa really is Aquarius?" Spongebob said, shocked that Patrick believed him. "Of course I do, Spongebob," Patrick replied. "You're my best friend and I trust you on whatever you say."
"Well, at least somebody believe's me concerning Melissa's secret." Spongebob said.
"Come on. I want to introduce myself to her and make a friend." Patrick hastily replied, taking Spongebob's hand. "But Patrick? You already introduced yourself to her." Spongebob pointed out.
"Oh, pish tosh!," Patrick exclaimed. "That was a hasty intro. I want to introduce myself properly to the great Sea Goddess herself. Remember our vow that we made at the best friends forever club?" Patrick replied, showing Spongebob his ring. "I remember Patrick." Spongebob said. "Come on then. I want to keep my guest waiting," Patrick excitedly said. "You mean our guest!?!" Spongebob exclaimed, correcting Patrick. "Oh, yeah. Right." Patrick said.
Patrick lead Spongebob back to his living room where Melissa and Gary were waiting for them.
"Sorry to keep you waiting, Melissa," Patrick apologized. " That's okay, Patrick. We weren't waiting that long." Melissa replied. "I hastily introduced myself but not properly to you. So, I want to start over," Patrick replied, clearing his throat. "Ahem! My name is Patrick Star and this is my humble little home, O glorious one." Patrick said, bowing to Melissa. " Hello, Patrick. Your home is nice and cozy. My name is Melissa Jackson. I'm from Texas and.......Wait a minute. Did you just call me glorious?" Melissa asked. "Meow!?! (Not this again!?!)," Gary said. "Why of course, Aquarius. A powerful Sea Goddess like you in my home is truly an honor to have." Patrick replied.
"But Patrick. I'm not what whom you think I am....." Melissa responded but Patrick interrupted her. "No, no. I know that you don't want to glorify yourself in front of us mere mortals. You just created a secret identity to keep all your enemies from discovering your true power. But don't worry. I won't tell anybody about your secret," Patrick firmly replied. "Uh.....That's okay, Patrick. Thanks." Melissa said, perplexed.
"I don't know why both Spongebob and Patrick think that I'm a great Sea Goddess," Melissa thought. "I'm just a girl from Texas. Well, one who can breathe underwater. I'll have to investigate about this later." "Mmm..............Something sure smells good." Spongebob replied, smelling the aroma coming from the room. "Of course. That's my cooking your smelling," Patrick proudly replied. "Come on. Let's go and eat."
Patrick, with Spongebob and Gary, started to walk toward Patrick's dining room. "Patrick?," Melissa said. "Yes, Aquar.....I mean, Melissa?" Patrick said, turning around to face her and blushing slightly. "I.....I just want to say that I'm....Sorry." Melissa said, apologizing to Patrick. "I apologize for delaying Spongebob. I didn't know that he was suppose to come by your house earlier today. We just met and I was telling him all about myself . I'm sorry if I angered you. Please forgive me?" Melissa pleadingly asked. "Oh no, Melissa. There's no reason for you to apologize to me!?! I'm glad that Spongebob was able to meet you and make a friend at the process. As for me, I'm happy that we met and uhhhhhhh..........." Patrick replied but stopped in mid-sentence, drooling a bit. Spongebob snapped his fingers in front of Patrick, snapping him out of his daze. "Huh? Wah!?! What's going on?" Patrick asked, startled. "You were telling Melissa how happy that you met her!?!" Spongebob reminded Patrick. "Oh, Yeah." Patrick replied, switching his focus on Melissa. "I'm happy that we met and that I was able to make a friend. So don't worry about apologizing to me. I'm not angry." "Sigh.....Thank you, Patrick," Melissa responded. "Ah......Don't mention it," Patrick happily replied. "Come on. The food is getting cold" Patrick said. "You don't mind me eating breakfast with you, even though I wasn't invited.?" Melissa asked. "Not at all. We're friends. You are welcomed here anytime." Patrick answered, hugging Melissa. "Oh, Thank you Patrick." Melissa happily replied, hugging Patrick back. "Don't mention it." Patrick said.
Patrick let go of Melissa and walked toward his dining room. Melissa walked right next to Spongebob. "You're right, Spongebob. Patrick didn't mind me staying over to eat breakfast," Melissa said to Spongebob. "He's really kind and sweet. A bit rough, but sweet. I know that all of us will be really good friends." "Not really good friends!?! The best of friends," Spongebob happily corrected Melissa. "I don't know what I was so worried about!?!" Melissa replied. "See. I told you that he wouldn't mind you staying over. He enjoys your company," Spongebob said. "Also, I apologize for Patrick's behavior earlier today. He sometimes......stops in mid-sentence and then he forgets what he is talking about. He tends to drool also when he forgets about something. It happens a lot."
"That's okay, Spongebob. I don't mind." Melissa responded. "Patrick really is bright but he is slow at some point," Spongebob explained. "He wasn't that way before. I'll tell you about it once we start eating breakfast." Spongebob than took Melissa's hand and led her to Patrick's dining room.
Patrick's dining room was simple. It had a round, white table with four white, plain chairs surrounding the table. The table was covered with a white silk tablecloth decorated with small flower patterns. Plain white table mats were placed on the table along with white napkins, utensils, and a silver salt/pepper shaker. Spongebob released Melissa's hand and walked up to Patrick, who was placing platefuls of food on the table. "Hey Patrick. Do you need me to help?" Spongebob asked. "Sure, Spongebob. Just get some pot holders from the cabinet so that you don't burn yourself," Patrick replied, placing a plateful of bacon on the table. "Awwww..............you don't have to worry about me, Patrick," Spongebob responded. "Oh, but I do have to worry about you, Spongebob. You're my best friend and I don't want anything to happen to you. I care for you," Patrick said, turning around to face Spongebob. Spongebob smiled at Patrick in which he returned the smile to Spongebob. Melissa looked at them and smiled.
"Look at them," Melissa thought smiling. "No wonder they're best friends. They care about the welfare of one another. That's sooooo cute!" "Oh! Don't forget to get the potholders, Spongebob," Patrick reminded Spongebob. "Don't worry. I will," Spongebob responded. Spongebob then left Patrick and walked up to a Chinese cabinet set which was located next to the right side of the table. Spongebob opened the middle drawer of the cabinet and took out a pair of pink potholders. Slipping them on his hands, Spongebob went to the kitchen and helped Patrick bring a plate of scrambled eggs to the table that were covered. Patrick continued to bring food to the table which included slices of ham, french toast, pancakes and waffles. Spongebob also helped by bringing a pitcher of milk, butter, cream, a plate of hashbrown, tater tots, crepes, syrup, orange juice, sugar, and toast. Spongebob took off the potholders and put them away in the Chinese cabinet. Patrick came back and put a basket of fresh honey cinnamon muffins on the table. Patrick took off his apron and hung it behind the kitchen door. Patrick went up to the table. "So, shall we unveil the.....Spongebob Squarepants! Where are your potholders?" Patrick exclaimed, facing Spongebob seeing that he doesn't have potholders on his hands. "Oh. I took them off. I don't need them anymore, Patrick. The food isn't too hot," Spongebob replied. "SPONGEBOB," Patrick firmly replied, glaring at Spongebob. "Alright, alright Patrick. I'll get the potholders," Spongebob sighly replied. Spongebob went back to the Chinese cabinet and got the pink potholders. He slipped the potholders on his hands and walked back to the table. "Okay, Patrick. I have the potholders in my hands," Spongebob said, showing his hands to Patrick. "Good!," Patrick replied smiling. "Now let's unveil our feast to our guest."
Spongebob and Patrick took off the lids that covered the delicious food Patrick prepared. Steam filled the room of the fresh hot food that had been carefully kept warm and the aroma that permeated in the room had everyone longing to taste the delicious meal that was made with love. Patrick and Spongebob both put their potholders away. Both of them then washed their hands throughly and re-entered into the dining room. "Come, my dear. Breakfast is served," Spongebob said, gesturing to Melissa. Melissa walked up toward the table. Both Spongebob and Patrick pulled out a chair for Melissa, which she quickly sat in. Patrick sat at the edge of the table while Spongebob sat across from Melissa. Gary took his seat across from Patrick.
"Everything smells so good," Melissa replied, smelling the aroma of the food. "And all this food looks just like the regular food I'm use to eating in the surface world."
"It may look like that but all this food is actually prepared with Kelp or Coral Products," Spongebob explained. "It's kind of made out of soy protein."
"I figured that would be the case," Melissa said. "To tell you honestly, I've never had any type of food that was made by Kelp or Coral products."
"You've never had Kelp eggs or bacon!?!" Spongebob gasped. "Well, today that ends because you are going to have the most delicious, scrumptious breakfast that has ever been made by Patrick." "Here. I'll serve you your breakfast," Patrick said, getting Melissa's plate. Patrick started to put food on Melissa's plate. He served two slices of bacon, a spoonful of scrambled eggs, hashbrowns, two pieces of toast and one slice of ham. Melissa looked in amazement of all the food that Patrick had served for her. She smelled the fresh aroma that the food permeated off of her plate. "Wow, Patrick! This is a lot of food. I can't wait to try it," Melissa said. "Go ahead and eat, Melissa," Patrick replied. "You don't have to wait for us to eat. I'm going to serve Spongebob right now." Melissa grabbed a fork and was about to try the eggs. "Patrick. Do you have any ketchup that I can put on my eggs?" Melissa asked. "Oh, Patrick. You forgot to bring the ketchup and some jam for the toast," Spongebob reminded Patrick, looking at him. "Silly me! I'll go and get it right now," Patrick responded smacking himself in the forehead.
Patrick went back to the kitchen, opened his frig and got a small bowl that had jellyfish jam in the container. Patrick re-entered into the dining room and placed the ketchup bottle next to Melissa and placing the jellyfish jam next to the butter. Patrick went up to his Chinese cabinet and got some glasses with white coasters and placed them next to each person on the table. Patrick got Spongebob's plate and started to serve him two slices of bacon, a spoonful of scrambled eggs, two slices of pancakes, hashbrowns and one crepe. Patrick placed Spongebob's plate in front of him.
"Thank you, Patrick," Spongebob said. "Don't forget about Gary."
"I already have it taken care of," Patrick replied to Spongebob.
Patrick placed a covered plate in front of Gary. Patrick took off the lid to reveal some freshly hot food which includes scrambled eggs, cut pieces of bacon, mashed hashbrowns and tater tots. Placing a small circular cistern next to the food, Patrick poured some cold milk for Gary. "There, Gary. Now you have some milk to drink," Spongebob replied to Gary. "Meow! (Goody!)" "Gary didn't have anything to eat earlier?" Melissa asked Spongebob, having a ketchup bottle on her hand.
"No, I gave him a little bit of snail food this morning. He just enjoys Patrick's cooking," Spongebob replied.
"Oh," Melissa said. Spongebob smiled at Melissa while Gary happily munched away at his breakfast.
This is the end of Part One of Chapter 3. The second Part will explain why sometimes Patrick isn't so bright and also how he got that way. There will be a hint of slash that will come in future fanfics between Spongebob and Patrick, but for right now they're still best friends. Also please review this chapter and let me know if I need improvement with spelling and grammar.
A/N: I wish I could cook as good as Patrick.