-Shirazaki's POV-
When the ever so dangerous Caliber herself gave the report everyone went crazy. "Tober just showed up claiming he wants to do inkling culture research so he needs a side gig and a real job. " Helmet told me a few minutes ago. I'm glad we got to meet an actual Octoling but he wasn't around for me to ask him anything.
The boy just sat there, looking all cute while we praised him. "Everyone, what is a Recording Specialist? Why did you give this job to me?" He cried getting off of the 3 person sofa. Painter just rubbed his chin and just took out his phone.
"Well we need someone to record our battles at times so we'll give a video camera and teach you how to make videos, don't worry we'll pay you some wages. You get 25 percent of each 4 of ours money each one you get good shots in." Aaron tells the octo kid patting him on the back.
The kid just looked at him like he grew twelve sets of ears. "I don't have a clue what it means either." I whisper before I remember the delicious smell to the left of me. It was the desserts that those inner city kids brought.
Man I wanna see what flavor donuts or other snacks they brought. When I walk over near the table during the comotion I had to swim under the table to reach table.
Unfortunately I was stepped on by that ever so rude Helmet. "Oh watch where you're going!" she spat when I got up from squid form. I just stared at this girl, she needs to be nice to her senpais. Don't really have time to care about the little things, but I will be mad if-
Someone's hand is in the box and I look up. "You go ahead first Shiwazaki. Rebecca wouldn't want me a comer all of these." It was Flag's dark hand that was in my way. Did he just call me Shiwazaki? Did he also just slip some Spanish into that sentence?
I took a glazed one with chocolate and put it on my plate and stared at the younger squidkid. "Flaggy, who is this Rebecca girl you keep mentioning? Your imaginary friend?" my question bounced around the busy room.
Out of the corner of my eye I can see Helmet setting back up the Splatter Field board game up. Time for salt to rise into the air, why can't they just play nice?
Apparently that set Mr. Flag off and he looked nervous and started blushing. "Um,um well she's my girlfriend even though I haven't seen her in a while and she's going to moving over to Inkopolis reel soon."
"Uh huh, sure. When and where is she moving? Do you even have a picture or video of Rebecca?" Mask pipes in, he has his skull bandana back on and a hand on the shorter boy's shoulder. The Foreign boy grabs his phone out of his pocket and starts scrolling.
Then he shows the screens image. It was a tan skinned girl with a nice blue eyes wearing a urban vest and tan work boots, topped off by some silver circle shades.
"Woah ho ho, damn man I'd smash." I say grinning widely as I start to drool. I love cute little sexy things, male or female and I have to say it when I see it.
Too bad I don't have a boyfriend or girlfriend yet, I've have to settle for using my... brain since I share a room. Stupid Yoshio, why can't he have his own room?!
Mask and Flag just stare at me like I've grown four more heads and I realized I was blushing hard. "Well, ok then I'm gonna go back now." I scared the boys so I plop down on the couch. From this spot I could see Tober or Record as we'd like to call him now.
He's busy asking Dice and Caliber questions about something. Looking at him further I realized only his eyes have a mask on them but it doesn't connect across the bridge of his nose. I guess that is an octoling feature like his teeth. The Octoling's teeth are not 2/1 like ours but 1/1, top bottom.
"So I've heard that you're known as a weapons master Uiwfuko, can you teach how to use this Hero Blaster that I've received?" The young boy says placing his elbow on the table. That shocked me, I thought they said he never played in a turf war before.
The tall girl smiled and turned her head to Dice. "How did he even get that weapon if he doesn't even have a Splattershot jr?" she asked in a whisper to the tan boy. The Islander rubbed his head and sighed.
That's my question! "Well," Dice laughed weakly, a light blush forming on his face. "That's a long story but seriously do you have any free time around the 12th? We need you to hang out with Tober for a bit cause we're going to be eely busy." After that he took a sip of his citrus flavored soda.
Cailber just nodded, "Yeah I can help you folks out but where do you want to umm ahno meet us up? At our house or…." Suddenly Record jumps up and smacks the table , open smiling brightly.
"CAN I come visit your guys house Uiwfuko!? I wanna see another type of inkling home, what color is it? Is it two story, one story, do you have a pool do you have a-"
The boy rambled before Painter chopped him in the back of his head. What in the world just happened? Dice, Uiwfuko and I exchanged worried glances.
Tober just sunk back into octo form and Painter put him in his hands. "I'm sorry about that guys, it's getting a bit late so we are heading back." I stood up and walked to the front of the house where most of everyone was hanging out. Mom is probably getting antsy even though I told her where'd I be.
Looking out the window I noticed the late day orange/blue sky. "What do you mean we could take the bus here instead of walk!?" Cried Helmet shock painted on her face.
Mask pulled down his mask and grinned wildly. This guy must love showing off his teeth or something because it's the like the sixth time today.
"Oh you poor things, having to waste such time and energy, but yes a bus comes at these stops and times." The young man held out two pamphlets with the bus schedules for this district. Dice and Helmet take them off his hands and start flipping through it.
I laugh to myself, I forgot these guys don't have their own rides and no one reely lives by them to give them one. My shiny green and grey motorcycle sits out there in the driveway, hopefully nothing ruins it.
Flag is sulking in the corner with his copy of Splatter Field. "I should have been the one to win, not her. It's not fair that they teamed up against me like that!" Sailor was kneeling by him smiling and petting his head.
She held something unknown in her hand and pulled down her seadog tag from her t-shirt. "Hey, that is what happens when a civilian thinks they know combat better than a trained junior officer. Or I just have really good blessings with this stuff, either way I'll give you this."
In the plus shaped pupil girl's hand was a blank sea dog tag. What type of gift is that? I guess you could put it on a bag or something but c'mon. Instead of taking it like a good sport Fernand had the audacity to smack it away. "No I don't want that! I wanted to get the DAMN win Bailey, I wanted to WIN ,stupid American! Give me the win!" He started whining like my little sister.
The other folk want to leave and they walk outside on the lawn, leaving Fernand and Bailey inside. I swore I could hear them going on about the silly board game.
"Ahem, yeah Flag could step ya off my spikes and just take the darn gift already? Plus I'm not American, that place isn't around anymore. I'd be Canadian if it were still above ground." A different way to say tentas huh? Creative.
Wow Bailey never was the type to be rude but she sure did set that whiny annoyance straight. I mean why would any sane squid have the nerve to piss her off. "Oh, I'm sorry, please forgive me." the dark skinned boy humbly said, fear knit into his voice. "Pero,-"
Then he probably went on a rant about never surrendering in Spanish, one of those Romantic archaic languages. The government has all these programs about reviving the archaic old human languages and pays a lot of money for those who know Germanic or Romantic languages.
That girl is scarier than Aaron and Uiwfuko combined and her actions speak way louder than her words. While I'm chuckling to myself I'm tapped on the shoulder. It was Adrien's firm grip on my sleeve.
"We are leaving now since the bus comes in 15 minutes, bye." She told me while holding her pamphlet and phone. I look up and realize the others are getting ready to completely head out.
I grab her free hand and pull her into a hug, catching her off guard. "Aye I've seen you have grown a little bit more curve! Later girlie!" That girl has some decent boobs , perfect for a hug. My second favorite thing is teasing squids about their body and my first is a good -
Apparently Adrien wasn't putting up with my crab crap so she pushed me away. But when I tried to grope her again she punched me in one of my sad places.
The junking little tentas between my legs for crying out loud, that was foul play! Then again she knew I was going say something about her body and knows I'm a hopeless pervert. But I never said I'd bang her or be her junk buddy, calm down poonhater.
"AUGH! This is only sad because you don't love it!" I scream before I fall to the floor in inky form. Squit, I haven't trained that part to be safe from damage by my prey. Pretty sure now she hates my guts even more.
The others just looked at me but Painter tapped my head, I look up and see that he has his phone in his hand. "I need your number so we can keep up with the progress of the official membership." Groggily I somehow grunt out my number and stand up again.
The five of those inner city kids quickly ran off towards the bus station just as twilight started to fade away. "Isn't the sky beautiful tonight? You guys should go home soon, especially you pervert." Aaron said crossing his arms while standing next to his girl.
Speaking of his girl I wonder if they've inked each other's splat zones instead of just holding hands and kissing.
I bet he has a pretty big splatzone based on that battle of the bulge in his pants. Okay not really, but still it's an American seas thing! Well based on what I've heard online anyway.
When I approached the older squid she swam off fearful of my questions. I sigh in disappointment and head back inside to grab my stuff. Why does her swimming away make me feel wrong? Why am I like this to begin with?
"Don't worry I'm only in here to get my helmet, jacket and bag. Sailor, I won't bother you on that stuff today, see ya around." With that I put my hat inside my bag so it's not in the way, riding my motorcycle with lo-tops is fine since they are closed toed.
The outside air is cool so I slip on my black leather jacket and place my custom motorcycle helmet on. I wave to the others and give them a smile before getting my bag on my back.
Just as I sit down on the seat while looking at Aaron suddenly my bike jets forward. My hands are nowhere near the handle bar!
"What the shell?!" I shoot as I veer to the side, gripping the handle bars tightly. A large hand in placed on my right shoulder and I look up. It's Mask with a wicked grin, locking back another cackle. That jerk, what did he do this time?
He lifted up my sun visor and stared at me with his silver mocking eyes. "I thought it'll be fun to catch you off guard my little squid. Daijobudesu ka ojou-sama?"
Instead of answering, I sigh, closing the visor and tuned out the others fussing. Mask knows I'm the one who wants to be the tease, he can't steal my spotlight. But it's getting late and I already said goodbye so I'm out.
Luckily his sister and good old Flag were supportive as I could have easily accidentally ran into some squid. "Don't 'daijobudesu ka' her you psycho! I don't know what that means and I already think its stupid!" The younger boy shot as I started to back out the driveway.
His own sister seemed to be upset against him. Aaron and Bailey just shook their heads, not understanding anything at all. "Umm, isn't the phrase; Genkide o instead of Daijobudesu ka? You're not saying what you really mean to her. Right Shirazaki?"
I could imagine what they were all saying even though I left them. At the moment I was cruising out of the Navy branches' neighborhood. Instead of turning left to go the quick way home I went right.
Might wanna stop by Phillip's for a lil drink. Well the place is called The Inking Cafe but Phillip is the head manager and my friend.
"Oh no, I kinda left them out of the blue. Sorry y'all guess you'll just have to call me tomorrow." I say to myself as I start to pick up speed. Who am I kidding I'll have 5 calls from Fernand by the time I wake up. The back roads are little bumpy but it beats getting stuck in traffic.
This late at night I don't wanna go home to deal with Mom and the others. The only person who wouldn't be mad would be Pop, never mind my little squidlings. The scolding Mother would give me about 'shooting those damned guns' would drag on into 12 in the morning if she wasn't tired.
The only reason she hates my blasters and the such is because- "Oh shoot!" I wasn't paying attention and missed a turn to that Tea joint my good friends work at. After taking a much needed U-Turn I reached the little known slice of heaven.
I took the keys out of ignition and into my pocket, after my helmet was placed on my seat. "Ah, it's 8 o'clock so I have time for a little chat." My phone told me the time, as well as showing about twenty texts just from Anthony and Mother alone.
Sometimes it feels like a I have two dads and one mom considering Pop doesn't text as much our indentured servant Anthony. Is he an actual indentured servant?
Well maybe he kinda just works as a butler guess he couldn't be a full on citizen because our country gets flocked with illegals from the sea and we have strict border control. I don't eely know he never completely answers any of my questions.
"Heh heh, I work for a rich inkling family!" Is literally what I hear when we go out on trips when people ask what's his job. He actually is around the age of my older sister so about 25, so he fits right in. Despite being from Western European waters instead of Asian like my family.
Looking inside the windows there was only like 2 other inklings there enjoying a drink with a good book, not even aware of each others presence despite being only 1 and a half meters away. The door handle felt cold as I pushed it aside.
Since this is low time there are only 5 workers present. Suddenly I'm grabbed by the waist and shoulder. "Hey, hey Shira-chan! Glad you stopped by for a visit!" I recognize this voice, it's Sarah. As I try to move forward to get to the register a deep blush hits my face.
I forgot to mention Sarah is a total vibe killer and by that I mean another pervert. But she is the touchy- feely kind not the teasing and talky kind, which is taking it way further than I or Mask ever could. Also why did she call me Shira-chan? We aren't in a slice of Japan town, you filthy weeb!
Sarah's hand is on my chest, the other on my lower stomach. This chick is trying to molest me while other squids are in the room! I'm trying to hold her arms from going further but her grip is too strong. In reality I'm just a bit tired to fight back stronger.
"Stop it you seadiot!" I growl turning back into a squid and swimming over to the counter and I jumped on top of it. Oh crap she actually grabbed my tentas, this is going to be bad tonight. They can't handle any stress or I'll have to find some time to ink one out.
Squit, everyone will be home tomorrow! Wait will I even be home?! My barb better not try to get hard on me now or this is gonna suck.
"Awww, what's wrong Miss. Arita? You don't like Sarah being the same as you?" Another voice said, startling me, my heart beating quicker by the second.
I untransformed and fell onto the floor, Phillip looking down at me. Sarah's legs were right on top of me and I'm losing it. Oh squit I almost got turned on, junk man this isn't good.
Phillip helped me up and reached over to smack my tormentor. "I- I just wanted to stop by for a drink not get molested by this one. Mom's gonna be all on my fin about using my 'good for nothing' shooters, splatling and blasters." Ma doesn't really hate brushes, rollers or sloshers, mainly cause she doesn't know what they are.
Instead of saying she was sorry Sarah smiled and went back into the kitchen. I come here so often they know what I want right away, less I ask for something fresh and new.
The radio in playing a R&B and jazz station, with some the Inkopolis bands playing. I went over to a red four seater booth and sat down. Phillip came and joined me his hands a new issue of the Krak.
"So what happened today, had a match with those rivals or something? Or did your mother hurt you again this morning?! I'd call the police if you came back with anymore bruises and or scars!"
Phillip slammed his hands on the table in fury. I zipped up my jacket in silence while Sarah walked over to the booth with three cups and a kettle. The tea leaves had been placed in the special brewers kettle for a better taste.
"Uh something like the first and second ones. Well we have about 4 rivals but the one we had a league today was with those Rolling Red Fins or whatever there name is." I say before grabbing a ceramic cup and pouring the earl gray tea.
"It was an early morning sunrise match with Fernand and the Kings." King is the last name of Mosaka and Uiwfuko since their father is American watered. I've heard America was a great power a long time ago but even they couldn't prevent the humans and land mammal mass extinction.
After I blow on the hot drink I stop to gaze of the window. "Unfortunately this morning My mother got mad when I told her I had to go to some pre-scheduled league matches at the Square. She threw a rod at my head and it's been hurting all drinking day." My older friends just sat in silence taking it all in.
Sarah is a bit older than me and actually went to my school. Phillip is neighborhood friend with strict parents who made him go to another school. They both aren't too big fans of Turf War and the whole Inkopolis craze but they're supportive.
Suddenly Phillip flopped under the table and swam under my feet. "Uh, dude what are you doing?" I asked picking him and putting him on my lap. Then he jumped on to my head running his tentacles through my hair.
"Oh thank goodness, there are no marks or bruises anywhere up here!" The inkling said hopping back into his seat and un transforming.
Today his ink was a royal blue and worried eyes brownish green. Sarah just ruffled her short hair and rubbed the bridge of her nose. Wait was Phillip going to do if he saw a mark?
I keep sipping my cooled down tea and start scrolling through my phone. Sarah tapped my shoulder and put her hand under her chin.
"Hm hmm hm, somebody should take your mother to counseling or something." She has a good point since my mother might have a mental disorder like being bipolar or something.
Yawning on reflex I went down and pulled at my undershorts from my butt hoping the girl didn't notice. But she did and her blue eyes flared up with glee. Why would I spend the whole time here with a wedgie? I can't think of a reply for Sarah-senpai that quickly.
"Ah come on not now this chapter is getting so good!" The boy across from me groans as he closes his magazine. Probably another story memoir that wasn't made to be a series again.
From the irritation earlier my tinie barb starts feeling annoyed and I rub my thighs together. "But Pop would have to take here her or something." I say getting worried about finally having an idea.
I'm also getting uber nervous and it's driving them crazy. If this pressure keeps up I'll have actually to just beat it sometime soon. But you wanna be fair!
Phillip looked at me and then glanced down, trying to figure out why I was feeling agitated. "Well you'll just have convince your Step Father to take her or find another solution Shira. Oh, and if you really need to relieve yourself than do so soon. "
"We're closing in about 10 minutes and we need to clean up." Wait what!? Who said I needed to use the bathroom?! Unlike you I release a lot ink everyday so my bladders never really get full!
A confused blush paints my face and I get out the booth and zip up my leather riding jacket. Sarah picked up the kettle while Phillip took the cups. I turned to Phillip and slapped his shoulder while Sarah chuckled.
What is she laughing about? Why are all my friends in one way shape or form crazy? I am crazy myself?
"I didn't have to go or anything but thanks for the concern dude. I'll be on my way home to hopefully rest." Hopefully rest is an understatement in my house despite others thinking it's all big and fancy.
With that I wave goodbye and walk out into the brisk night wind. I put on my helmet, start up and speed all the way back home just before 8:30. Now I just have to open the garage and-
"HELLO SHIRAZAKI!" I stumble as I hear a shout from the side of the house. It was from my little brother Yoshio and he's holding a plate of food or something."Mom, Dad and Anthony were worried about you so I swam outside at the time you told me you would be home." Aw they do care for me!
Suddenly my younger brother tackled me onto the ground after placing down the plate. "Hey! That hurt you little shark tooth! Why'd you do that to me instead of a normal greeting!?" That hit eely hurt but I'm glad I have a tough stomach or else I would have probably ralphed.
"Because you are a liar! You said 8 Shira-nee, you said 8 o'clock sharp!" The fourteen year old started lightly hitting my head before I picked him up off of me. His mischievous neon yellow eyes sparkled playfully when he realized I was strong enough to pick his 48 kg self
I simply pushed him away and used the garage door clicker from my jacket pocket. The door opened smoothly and quietly for the most part then I put my motorcycle and helmet inside next to the yard tools.
"Ahem, it sure does pay to have two garages ?" Oh no, that voice was Anthony or Tony as he wants us to call him. This man is too much some times.
Looking up I see that small fry Yoshio swim away to our room before Anthony chews me out. "What is wrong with you, coming in so late without warning and then having the audacity to open the 2nd garage door!? "
"Your Mother is going to be upset tomorrow so be ready for me and your step father to not say a word. You won't get any sympathy from me! Plus I've heard you in the mornings after yadda yadda yadda yadda yadda yadda-" Ugh ,this man is driving me insane, will he just shut up?
Not being up for his ranting and complaining I super jump to my room, since Yoshio is in there. "Wow nice plan Zaki, now we'll have Rin waking up and you know how she gets with her bedtime and stuff." My brother groans from his bed, already is his pjs. I roll my eyes and slip my shoes into my shoe bin.
Rin is our 8 year old little sister the last child that our mom had with my deceased father Shiromatsu Arita. My eldest brother is named Izuku is 27 and he works at BlueFin Depot. My older sister is 25 and her name is Sakurako, she works at the Forge Store downtown.
My second older brother is named Toumatsu and he is still in university at 21. He goes to Tentatek University a school I'd like to go to as well. My Father and Aunt went there so we get a legacy scholarship. In our district of the country there are big legacy scholarships given away for studying lesser known topics.
I open the door to my bathroom and take a well deserved shower after all of today's work. Like a sharp seadog I was thinking about painting the bath tile yellow it didn't happen. Even though I am frustrated I can't make like a cargo ship and get a load off.
"Why can I only get loads off my chest but not off my tentas? They want to release, I need to release! Why am I always like this as of late?" I lament to no one in particular whilst showering. I reely hate this, I wish I had a boy or girl friend. Then I probably won't be like this.
When I exit the room I see a small figure on the wall. "Well, what a nice evening it is Onee-chan? Oh or are you going to not come by and say good night to your only little sister?"
Oh my Cod, Rin is terrifying, how could an 8 year old be so startling?! I have think of an answer before she gives me another evil eye. "Oh good evening Rin! I didn't want to wake you up even further by knocking on your door ."
The not fully formed squid erected her back and walked up to me. "You woke me up with that stupid garage door, probably Mommy and Daddy as well! Give me a good reason I should leave you alone and go back to sleep Shira-nee." I start to shiver in my bathrobe while the squidling glares into my soul.
Fiddling with my robes I sweat nervously as I finally figured out what to say. "Well since you are growing you need to get your sleep. A sleeping child is a growing child!" With that I swim away to my room and go to bed. Crisis averted! Or so I hope.
I wake up with sweat on my brow and panic set into my brain. Why did my dream have to be about Mom beating me up again?! She kept screaming about ending up like my father, shot dead by my very own creation!
After opening my eyes into the darkness I feel my bed is heavier. Yoshio is sitting on the side of bed, his yellow eyes glowing mischievously.
The boy leaps into my lap and puts his hand on his chin. Then he puts on a coy smirk, reaching down to grab my left hand. "Good morning big sister, would I be able to embark with you to visit and have a few conversations with your very close companions in Blue Ink Rapids? " What the sheck is this kid going on about at this early in the morning?
"Nope, you can't come with me because I don't want my friends rubbing off on you and because I don't know where we are going." I reply brushing the covers off my body.
Last time the boy wanted to join the clan I told him no and he found some other folks to play turf wars with. Blue Ink Rapids gets into way too much clashing with dirty rival clans for my little brother to here.
Yoshio looks disappointed but sighs in defeat. My phone vibrates from my light stand and I check whatever message it was. 'Fernand: Hey I need you and the Reyes to come with me to visit Rebecca.'
I grimace at my screen, like you haven't told us who Rebecca really is and that she is suddenly moving close by. Also I see he said Reyes instead of Kings for the fourth time.
The four of us set up a group chat on snapperchat so our section of the clan could communicate. 'Uiwfuko: But where are we meeting up?'. That girl always forgets things like this, didn't Flaggy say this like 20 or so times. That's gonna set him off on a big rant and I better get ready. "SHIRAZAKI!" Oh squit that was Mother!
-Fernand's POV-
"ARG! This idiot never remembers anything I say over the phone or in real life!" I growl as I close and lock my front door. Well this town house isn't my own but my aunt and uncle's.
I moved here Inkopolis about 2 years ago to get away from the Calamari Country dull life. "Oh mi Cosh soy muy nervous!"
I haven't seen Rebecca in person ever since I moved here and I hope I don't look too unfresh. She probably looks so good in whatever she wears which might clash with me. My girlfriend sends me daily photos of her nice freshest clothes. "I-i guess I should send a photo today as well, but not reveal the surprise of a visit."
"Pero, donde esta mi telefono?" Only a few ink blots away from my home I set down my shoulder bag. Sweat starts to form on my body in the sunlight despite the shade of a tall tree.
I start patting down my body and searching through my small bag. Suddenly the heat of sun doesn't feel so strong anymore and I look up.
It was a student from Ink Blot Academy, about 20 or so years old. At first I couldn't tell that she was a chica because of her short hair and slim figure but her cute face and boobs gave it away.
"Oh hey there squiddo, I was wondering if Professors Rodriguez were around today." How did this random lady figure out where we live!?
Staring back at her with worry and confusion I finally spoke up. " No no, my tios, I mean aunt and uncle left a while ago and are probably in Building 6 Room 209." The older squid seemed a brighter when I told the instructions. She looked at me like I was her little brother and that pissed me off.
"Oh okay thanks. By the way my name is Destiny what's yours?" She asked giving me a warm smile and moving down to help me gather my belongings. Wait a minute why is she acting all buddy buddy with me!? We just met only 2 minutos ago!
Angry as shell, I snatch my bag back into my hands and sling it on my left shoulder making Destiny look startled. This chick is creepy but why does she seem so similar?
"Well it's not like I wanted to tell you or anything but my name es Fernand. But wait how do you know where my family lives, usted , usted shark!" I spit back, feeling my face start to heat up." just some random student who va a their academy!"
Destiny couldn't see the deep blush on my face because of rich dark brown skin, others just say black despite it not really being so. The young adult shoved a hand into her pocket and the other pointing into the distance.
"Fernand, believe me, I'm no shark or stalker. I live like four houses down and meet up with the professors quite often. Never knew they had a nephew living with them since they haven't bothered to mention you."
Oh no, oh no oh no! I got mad at someone and looked stupid again! I better get out of here! Nervous of the other inklings gaze I look down at my phone and checked the map.
"Aha, Shiwazaki is hanging out by the spot I told her to!" Then I went back into my yellow squid form and pressed my tentacles down into the pavement before blasting away.
Now I've left Destiny out of the loop, wondering why I just super jumped. Flying through the sky was such a nice refreshing feeling and then I realized something. "Oh no, I have ninja super jump on this shirt so I might startle somebody!"
*SMASH* My liquid body hits the bench my older friend was sitting on and I untransform. "AHH! Oh my CODs, Fernand don't scare me like that!" Shiwazaki practically shouted as she bumped into the armrest, nearly dropping her phone.
Then she starts to leer at my body making my blush from before grow back despacito. I will admit I do look fresh in this polo shirt, and dress shoes with squidlife headphones around my neck.
But I can't have her undressing me with her mind when Rebecca might be around soon . To give a reason I tell her this: "Well I had to jump to you because of an misunderstanding, amiga."
That stupid bag is shifted around my shoulder painfully so I fix it. My Asian watered friend just stretched her arms in her sleeveless tank top before brushing off her long strand of hair.
The older inkling soon turned her orange eyed gaze to the left . "Sure you were dude, by the way it looks like the Kings are here. Also-"
She let her arm fall over my shoulder, grazing the middle of chest through my shirt. "Looking kinda sexy there Fernand! Like damn, were you saving this for that Rebecca girl when you could have -"
Thankfully my torment ended when Uiwfuko gazed down at the shorter squid. "Stop that Shira-senpai. We are in public you weirdo. Plus I can't remember what Fernand-kun, I mean Fernand wanted us to meet up about." Do you have short term memory loss? One l, two ls, one I , one l and one L.
I walk over to the slim and tall squid gesture for her to bend down. She does so and receives a karate chop on the head. "I'm not gonna repeat myself so listen up you eseadiot! Rebecca is said to have moved over near this area and I want to scout the neighborhood."
Mosaka rubbed the back of his head and glared across from my side. "Oh, are you lonely and need a buddy to come with you around the neighborhood? Hehehe, what do you think would happen if you went by your lonesome?"
His silver eyes boring into whatever he looks at in the distance. Carp, this es looking mal. I forgot to send Rebecca a picture and she hasn't told me if she has moved in yet.
Even though I'm a bit unsure I decide to start walking towards the neighborhood with the others trailing me. No quiero to tell Mask I'm scared since I'm short and have no idea where I'm going. Suddenly a zapfish lights up in my head.
As soon as I open my beak to say my plan Shiwazaki leans down close to my ear. "A little birdie wants to know how your girl acts. Is is she a fiesty one or is she cold as ice?" Mosaka smiled brightly when she said that. Oh Cod, why are they asking me that now of all times?
"Well she's usually calm unless she sees something that would piss her off like if-" In my head I feel a danger like something very misleading will cause, umm wait in the corner of my eye is that.
My heart stopped for a brief but painful second, The four of us looked mighty suspicious and the way Shiwazaki was leaning on my side would be the way a hooker or some form of squid slut would. It looks super bad but that's how they like to act around each other, like perverts and stuff. I think Mosaka
Mosaka was creeping by me as well and passersby were giving us strange looks. These guys are driving me insane, at least Uiwfuko has a decent personality.
"Oi Fernand!" No no no, this can't be happening it's Rebecca's voice who is yelling at me! With panic on my face I try to pry off the two older squids from my shoulder but the damage is already done. "WHo tHe BLOODY SHELL was THAT JUCKING OL twAT ON yEr shOuwlder?" SQUIT, she's here already!
The tan girl in front of us with the mesh takoroka hat, wetfloor band tee and mesh orange tennis shoes was my beloved Rebecca. Her cyan eyes bore into the ones of my friends judging the whole situation under the thinnest lense. Wait, wasn't I just wearing those shoes yesterday or the day before that?!
"I swear, teh second I'm not all on me man doing kisses, junking around and the what not, buggers would get the idea that he's not tied to me leash! Can't have anything further than a block or two! " What the sheck does that even mean?
Wait what? Why is she mentioning that of all things. I almost forgot her rambling rants when she gets angry. My Asian watered friends will not understand any reference she makes since they are all Aussie like. I'm pretty sure none of them actually speak like this.
"T'is the reason I'd never go along with the plan of Naomi's. Junking Seadiot. Wanking my flaccid barb off to the pictures he sends me?! That ol cunt just wantta hear sputter and moan like a damn fish in heat. Who the shell does she ink I am?!" My long distance girlfriend finished, her face pink with anger and blush.Why did she have to say that? Rebecca is revealing way too much to her new friend, if she values them like that anyway.
Mosaka just rubbed his chin while Shiwazaki looked at me. Truth be told I'm terrified of my own girlfriend. "Umm Rebecca? I didn't know you moved here yet. Y-you never bothered to message me." I spoke up getting closer to her.
Unconsciously I looked down to see if her barb was even visable from her skort but it wasn't. What a bummer, I've heard erect it feels reely nice in the palm of your hand and in ... well other places." I'm a man who cares about his future love life so that is on the line."
Uiwfuko who was staring off into space again suddenly came to attention. "Goodness guys! Don't do Fernand dirty like that! You made him look bad when his girlfriend finally showed up!" Wow, thanks captaina obvious, you weren't in lala land for once.
Either way why did her purple eyes change color? Is she seeing things or am I? Forgetting about that, I opened my arms for Rebecca's hug, smiling brightly.
Rebecca saw my feeble attempt and leaned in for a tender embrace, rubbing my head. "Oi my bad Fernand. I'm sorry I forgot to contact you about my family moving. My phone broke the day before we left, but luckily I have a backup drive for all my files, plus those accounts are still working."
Then she pointed to my older friends; " Sup' pose the one clutching your left shoulder is Shirazaki Arita. Your right one is Mosaka King and the his sister Uiwfuko King is behind you. "Right on mark, like always.
Mosaka crept in front of Rebecca, his thick eyebrows arched up wickedly. Then he put a hand on her much shorter and smaller shoulder. "Hey there squiddo. Well well well, what was that all about? Wank, huh? Doesn't that mean being naughty all by yourself?" He paused to let everyone think about that.
I pleaded with him through my eyes to stop, shame and anger unreadable on my face. That bastard just shrugged at me, I wish I were much alto to be able to kick his ass. Then again Rebecca doesn't care about insults or the stuff like that too much.
His sister was not amused and started to glare at him, waiting for him to go just a bit further. Instead it was Shiwazaki who took control of teasing but in a quieter voice. "Dude, now that Fernand is here you won't be needing to do that anymore would you? I love it when the cute ones talk so dirty!" Ew, you drinking pervert!
Before I could speak up for my girlfriend she did it for herself. "I know you guys might happen to be joking and I'm not used to all the zany squit but reely mate?" Oh no they broke her, my seadiot friends broke my girlfriend.
" I can tell you are sexually frustrated but don't take it all out on me. Matter of fact, why don't you date each other since you'd make a cute couple." The duo stared at her in shock as she took a solid 180. Damn, right on target!
Uiwfuko laughed nervously to calm the mood. "Well that's not an option for today Rebecca, like you said earlier I'm Uiwfuko King. Plus I'm truely truely sorry about my older brothers actions."
The much taller squid put her hands on Shiwazaki and her brother. Then the purpled eyed squid whispered something to them. I could tell it was bad cause of the jarring facial expressions they had. "Now then, what were we doing over on this part of town again? Rebecca do you know?"
Alright I've had enough of this. "I've said it like a million times! We were over here to see what Rebecca's neighborhood looks like and to see if she was here! But now that we've found her, now that we've found her-" My fists are balled up and my face is scowling so hard it hurts.
"Woah, take it easy Fernand." My girlfriend started putting her hand on my trembling shoulder. Over the phone I've told her how frustrating my friends are but now it's truely on the last thread of net.
"I wannta get a new shellphone cos my old one broke. They can come with me to pick out a phone, I'm getting tired of Coral's AneomiPhone." With that we started to head over to the Jet store nearby. But unfortunately we just had to pass by the pastry place.
All five of us inhaled that heavenly scent and we looked to each other. I could really go for un cafe y biscuit right about now, does everyone else feel the same?
Mosaka knew this so he changed the subject. " Tired of old Coral aye? Well there's lots of brands but only 3 or 4 that are actually good with smartphones." Wait didn't you have a flip phone until two years ago?
"Oh, here it is Rebecca the one the only Jet store! Well there about 5 of them in a 100 meter radius since this is Inkopolis but don't mind it." I say trying to brighten the mood, well my mood to be truthful.
I race up to grab the door to seem more gentlesquid like. "Thank you." A humble response is given to me by each of friends. The layout of the store is quite different from the last time I've been in here but the shell phones are in the same spot.
Uiwfuko walks up to the table with all the SeaFloor Basins. "Oh these are nice, but I don't like the ton of useless apps that clutter the home pages. " Next! Rebecca wants a phone that gets right to the point. Just like her. My girlfriend shakes her head no and we move down.
Suddenly something catches her eye and she becons us over. "Look at this guys! It's the new WG 7! This baby has a whole new interface of processing systems and laser focus HD camera! " the tan skinned girl fawned.
Shiwazaki laughs and grabs my shoulder." Hehe, your girl has a nice eye for these things. You've gone and brought home a keeper!" Wait a minute, the phone she picked out costs an arm and a leg, and then all the tentacles on your head! What in the deep blue sea is she thinking?
I squirm out of the older girl's reach and walk up beside Rebecca. "That is a pretty good choice but don't you think it costs too much, dear?" I added the dear to sound more boyfriend like. Aaron might need to give me some tips about how to sound more manly to my girl.
Mosaka started to leer at the cashier and for a pretty smart reason. These motherjunkers would rip of yer head with over charges and hidden fees if you are not careful. "Nah, I'll pay for the whole damn thing in cash. Don't worry babe I know my way with these things." My cyan eyed squid reminded me as she placed down the box.
Wait, cash? How much is she packing down there in the tiny little wallet? "Hello squiddos, did you find everything you need?" The man behind the counter tried to sound nice, but all of us could see the glint of evil in his pink orbs. Hijo de un pescado.
Rebecca smiled calmly. "Yeah I'm here to buy a new phone and to back up all my old files on them. I've found a way to keep the price fair by paying for the whole thing in cash." Then the pink haired squid pulled out her wallet and proceeded to open it.
"Holy Shrimp that's lotta damage! I didn't know you where packing all those huge bills girl!" Marveled Shiwazaki, her orange eyes gleaming brightly. Aren't you a rich girl yourself or is it just your parents? I smirk at the employee as he's forced to submit.
The slightly older guy ran a hand up his head, sweat starting to form on his brow. "Wow guess someone doesn't like monthly fees on their kid's phones." He whispered before actually saying out loud this; "How'd you get all the money? When I was your age I was broke as a clam left alone for 30 seconds!" He has heard of Clam Blitz?!
My pink inked girlfriend simply remained stoic, her dark blue eyes gleaming. "Scholarships from universities that support my ever growing knowledge and talent. Can I just sign the contract and buy the phone?" I agree with her, this guy is wasting our time. We could be at the pretzel place or another food shop by now.
These friends of mine couldn't stay silent for too long, considering they were breathing down our backs. "Hey dude, when did you get so badass? Cause we all need to pick up the pace to catch up." Qipped in Mosaka before he left my line of sight. You don't need to act so smug all the time man, who is telling you to be a jackass?
"When I got so badass huh? Probably around the time me ol barb grew in." Then Rebecca stopped herself, covering her mouth. "Oof, perhaps I've said too much for one day. Let's get this over with, aye mates." I shook my head, praying that the local seadiots won't notice. Gotta love my
Actually focused on their jobs, the clerk and cashier ignored him and went to the process of putting the phone under her contact, while transferring the files. The rest of us sat on the side lines. During this time Uiwfuko tapped my shoulder. "Fernand." she started gathering all of my small attention away from my shellphone. What could it be this time?
"So this is gonna sound strange but I've having visions that block my reality." I nodded my head for her to continue as I leaned down to fix my bag strap, listening intently. Yeah those visions must be crazy cause you sometimes act like you've been possessed by a ghost.
"Mosaka has some form of schizophrenia, but I think you could already tell that. But the problem is we don't know what my condition is and every treatment for the both of us has failed. I just wanted to let you be in on it before everyone else." After those words my heart froze in time.
I was overwhelmed by the taller squid's report to the point of tears. Even when we all got up to leave the Jet Store I was silent, trying to understand more. "What do you mean you don't know your condition?! Something happens to your mind every once and awhile, making your left eye dilate and bringing whatever you were doing to a standstill!" I lash out painfully to Uiwfuko, the others a few meters away.
They were too busy with my Rebecca's new squidphone to notice our important discussion. I'm glad, it was my fault Uiwfuko told me the new since I would pester her about it so much. Estoy the only one who cares about their mental health? Atleast we have to go a few blocks down to even reach my darlings house.
The purple eyed girl frowned, shaking her short hair side to side. " This is all the info I have for now Fernand. I'm going to need you to accept it to be true, matter of fact the only truth. "
After about 10 minutes or so we reached the two story home. "Okay guys, my parents actually told me to invite some friends over, so I'm not breaking any rules. " Rebecca reassured us while unlocking her front door. Wait a minute, doesn't she have a sister and brothers? Once she opens the door we all are treated to a death glare.
Two pure white spheres with a deep rich light grey ripples were pointing at us from the dark home, but besides that it looked like a rawesome home. "Woah! Holy squit dude! Another totally rad place to crash after practice! " Shiwazaki panicked bumping back into Mosaka and his sister. Rebecca just shook her head and moved to the side, grabbing the door with her left hand. It makes sense that she wouldn't want everyone to hang out at her place yet, and after sweaty turfwars no less.
When everyone entered the front room the lights were now turned on from auto sensors. The others marveled the cleanliness of the recently bought home but I was wondering where the death glare went. Until from the ground a squid appeared, a trail of green ink. "Well, hey there lil sis! Glad to see you CAME home and all without tell'in me." the inkling said, pressing her chest on Rebecca's. Uiwfuko and I nearly fell backwards onto the couch in fear.
"O-o oh, sorrie Naomi, I swore I thought I told you- " My girlfriend tried to say before the girl on top of her pulled her down onto her back, which gave us a good view of her. She was wearing a plain white zekko t-shirt with some red shorts, but the most important thing was her lack of color in her pupils. Naomi smiled from on top of her younger sister and made a small clicking noise.
Mosaka leaned down rubbed his back, lowering his mask. " Was this a bad time?! Oh and how did you figure exactly where we all were in the house?" For once I have to agree with this guy, how could a blind person manage any of these feats? Wait why is he acting normal again?
The blind squid clicked again and basically stared at Mosaka right in the eyes." Oh anytime is a good time for me. Nothin to worry bout, and sure I may not be able to read the five of your faces but I can see your outline." Naomi told us whilst beating her sister atop the head, using her heavier body as an advantage. Shirazaki tapped my shoulder, her orange eyes dripping in delight. That only means one thing; she wants Rebecca on the team.
"Get off of me, you damn tuna!" Rebecca struggled away onto the carpet, fixing her gear. "Goodness, Naomi uses echolocation to see every object infront of her but of course won't be able to read." Then she grabbed Naomi's massive hand and placed on each of own. Quickly she put it down.
Now that the pervert squid understood she spoke up. "Oh okay got it, Rebecca you're right on Target. Perfect for Blue Ink Rapids, We'll need to talk with you later to fill everything out." I'm so glad she didn't say anything too gross.
While Mosaka patted Rebecca on the back explaining everything, Naomi looked kinda sad in her squid form. "There there, I bet you feel left out from all the Inkopolis fun." Uiwfuko cooed rubbing the older squids arms.
"Yeah but it's all right squiddo. I actually tried turfwars before, I can't tell if I'm near an enemy or not. I can't even tell ink colors apart."
I close my eyes and think for a moment. Why the ever loving Shell are we still here!? This was supposed to be a short tour of her new house and then I take them around town. "I think we've been here long enough," My accented voice cuts into the air, bringing all the attention away from my girlfriend and her sister.
"Let's get you signed up at an actual record center. Later we could go out around the food court of Arowana Mall or something. " Rebecca smiled brightly as she pulled out her slick new squidphone. Then the pink haired squid put her arm on my shoulder. Soon a small smirk began showing up on my face, smiles are infectious.
Mosaka and Shiwazaki both turned their heads while whispering something I couldn't hear to Naomi. They better not be talking squit about me or telling any lies!
Before I could ask Rebecca if she heard what those seadiots said Uiwfuko whisked her away to compare squidphone models in the front porch.
Meanwhile one of things I could hear was Mosaka and Shiwazaki were being responsible for once. "Apparently she is a veteran player from Inkopolis, she wouldn't want to start at level 1." started the shorter one.
"Well didn't we all have to so ourselves? She that she was tough enough to learn the Inkopolis Square way and catch up to us." Replied the taller one.
While I was evesadropping a hand placed it self on my right shoulder. My heart leapt into action as I turned and grabbed the hand. Staring me in the face was Naomi, with her sprial milky pupils. "Remember what you said eariler, Fernand. Go, get out there and one more thing don't hurt my little Rebecca."
A strong blush crept into my face, as I started to run. I can believe it! She thinks that I'm not Trying to hold back tears as I bounced out the door I shouted. "WHY DOES NOBODY LISTEN THE FIRST TIME!"