Okay guys, Chapter 4 is here! Hope you enjoy!

Later at 3:30 in Inkopolis Square, Redd is seen hanging out with his two best buddies, Joel and David. They have been friends for a long time, and will always stay that way. Not to mention they all have something in common, like Turf War for example.

Joel asks Redd what he's gonna be up to later in the day.

"Honestly, I think imma just do Turf War for at least half an hour." Redd replied.

"Wow, dude. You are really into Turf War. I understand, it does keep us Inklings occupied. It's so much fun!" Joel said.

"Yeah! I'm glad you enjoy it here!" David exclaimed.

"Me too." Redd responded.

"We're glad that we became friends with you." Joel replied.

"Same here. So, that aside. What you guys want for dinner? Wanna eat at Crusty Sean's or go out today?" Redd asked.

"Maybe for the greater good, eh?" David said with a chuckle. His peers laugh with him. That's what friendship could be all about. In the corner of a nearby wall(I dunno which, plz don't ask XD), Marie was standing by it. She was nervous to do this, but she can't hold it in for too long. She takes a couple deep breaths.

"Okay, Marie, you can do this. It's just a simple question: 'Redd, wanna go on a date?' You will make mistakes, but it'll be okay." Marie thought. Just as she was about to walk by, a sudden voice shouted beside her.

"You're doing great, Marie!" It was Callie. Marie got startled by this sudden yell.

"Callie?! What are you doing here?!" Marie whisper-screamed.

"I wanted to see how you're doing with this. To make sure you don't blow it."

"Okay, that's fine. Just don't scare me like that again."

"Yeah, okay. You ready?"

"I'm not sure, Cal. I'm too nervous. What if he rejects me?" Callie gets a little determined.

"Marie, you've been with him for a while, so of course he'll say yes! He knows you very well?"

"I just wanted to know if-"

"Don't worry about it. You got this, Marie!" Callie cheered. Marie smiles.

"You're right, Callie. I can do this." Marie said. She takes one last deep breath before she walks over to Redd, also meeting his buddies for the first time. Redd just smiled when he saw her, but David and Joel were completely starstruck.

"OH, MY SQUID! I cannot believe what I am witnessing!" Joel screamed.

"AAAAAAAAH! IT IS! IT'S MARIE! SHE'S STANDING RIGHT NEXT TO US!" David shouted. Marie just rolled her eyes. When she first met Redd, he didn't freak out, despite him knowing the Squid Sisters very well.

"Hey, Redd? Um, can I... talk to you for a second? In private?" Marie asked quietly.

"Brb, dudes. She wants to talk to me for a second." Redd said to his peers.

"Okay then. We'll just order some burgers today." Joel said.

"That's cool, but let's hurry. My mom will be upset if she finds out I'm gone for too long." David said nervously. That aside, Marie and Redd walk over to a private spot in Inkopolis Square.

"So, what's up, Marie? You wanted to talk to me? I can tell by the look on your face." Redd teased. Just like Marie, Redd has a playful personality, wanting to tease his pals sometimes.

"Yeah, thanks for the heads up. I just wanted to ask you something."

"What you wanna ask me?"

"I just wanted to know if... uh..." Marie stammered as she starts blushing. Redd raises his eyebrows and cocks his head a little.

"If I what?"

"If you... uh..." Marie said, her face turning green again. How embarrassed she felt right now...

"If you wanna go on a... d...da-date... with me?" Marie said, relieved that she finished the sentence. Redd smiles.

"Sure! Where do you wanna go?" Marie was surprised.

"Um... meet me at Blackbelly Skatepark at 4:00." Marie said.

"Alright then! See ya there, Marie!" Redd replied as he leaves. One he's not in Marie's sight anymore, she cheers.

"Oh my squid! He said yes! Ooh, I'm so excited!" Marie squealed. Callie smiled at this.

"Good job, Marie! You're gonna do great!" Callie responded.

"Thank you so much! Stay Fresh!" Marie said as she begins to leave. And so, for the first time... a date, between Marie and Redd. I wonder how it's gonna turn out...

Author's Note: Joel and David are my friends in school in case you were wondering. Hope you're enjoying the story so far! The final chapter will come soon. :)