Here's the next chapter! As a little heads-up, there are a few different points of view in this chapter (not first person, just locations), so please just try to stay with me! :) Okay, on with the story!
Luckily, SpongeBob and Patrick got to the correct hotel room at the same time as the Strangler. He immediately recognized them.
"Oh no, it's those two idiots. The yellow one I was trying to strangle, and the other one drove me crazy in that jail cell! Why didn't I figure that out downstairs in the lobby?" He wondered.
"Ok, I can handle this. Just remember your anger management classes, Tattletale and you'll be fine."
Before he opened the door, he turned to SpongeBob and Patrick.
"Listen, I need peace and quiet so I can rest. Please don't bother me. I wish not to be disturbed unless I call for you. Okay?"
"Don't worry! You're the only guest in the entire hotel right now. We promise not to bother you unless you want something," SpongeBob said. "Right, Patrick?" Patrick started to drool.
"Uhh..."
"That means yes," SpongeBob assured the fish.
"I'm sure you'll find your accomodations comfortable." He added. The Strangler smiled a little and led them into the hotel room. The two bellhops placed his luggage on the floor.
"Well, enjoy your stay, Mister-" SpongeBob studied the fish's face, puzzled. Tattletale flinched.
"You know, you look awfully familiar. Do I know you from somewhere?"
"No!" The fish replied quickly. He gave them each a quarter and ushered them out of the room.
"Ok, thank you! Bye!" He slammed the door shut before either one could reply.
"I know I've seen him somewhere," SpongeBob thought.
"Oh, well!" He shrugged it off and forgot about it.
"Hey, SpongeBob?" Patrick asked, staring at the hotel door.
"What?"
"Do you think that guy had enough pillows and blankets?" The starfish questioned.
"Yes, he had plenty."
"Are you sure he had enough pillows and blankets?"
"Yes, Patrick." SpongeBob answered, becoming slightly agitated.
"Well, I'm gonna go in there and ask him." He turned around to go in, but SpongeBob stopped him.
"Patrick! He told us not to go in there unless he wants us, remember?"
"Well, maybe he does." Patrick retorted. He closed his eyes and put his hands on his temples.
"Yes... I'm receiving telepathic waves. He needs me. I'll be back!" With that, he barged into the room.
"Mister, do you need some more pillows and blankets?" SpongeBob ran and hid behind a corner in case the fish charged after him. There was only silence. A second later, their guest walked out of the room and toward the elevator. Once he was gone, SpongeBob found Patrick standing in the middle of the room, dumfounded.
"What happened, Patrick?"
"I asked him if he needed any more pillows or blankets, and he seemed to get annoyed. But instead of hitting me, he left!" Patrick said, shrugging his shoulders.
"I wonder why?" SpongeBob replied.
In the Lobby...
The elevator made a "ding" as the doors opened. The Tattletale Strangler had a blank, exhausted look on his face as he trudged over to the counter. Squidward looked up.
"Are you enjoying your stay?" He was answered with a fist. Tattletale walked back to the elevator, leaving a certain squid groaning in pain. Only his feet could be seen sticking up above the counter.
Back on the 14th Floor...
"Let's get out of here, Pat!" SpongeBob grabbed his best friend's arm and pulled him out of the room and shut the door.
"SpongeBob, remember how he said that he needed piece and quiet?" Patrick asked. SpongeBob nodded.
"Well, I think I have a solution!" Patrick pointed upward for emphasis.
"You mean, you're going to leave him alone now?"
"No, silly! That's not gonna work! I meant music!"
"Music?" The sponge scratched his head.
"Yeah! If he listens to music, he'll be lulled to sleep! That's what I always do!" The "ding" of the elevator interrupted their conversation. They both hid behind a potted plant. The Strangler entered his room and slammed the door. Patrick waited a minute before initiating his plan.
"I'll be back... again!" He tiptoed over to their hotel guest's suite.
"Patrick, I don't think this is a good idea!" SpongeBob whispered frantically. Patrick didn't hear him. He slipped into the room and closed the door gently. Everything was quiet. Suddenly, extremely loud music blasted from the suite. SpongeBob covered his ears.
Inside the Hotel Room (A few seconds ago)...
Patrick had just closed the door. The Strangler was already sleeping in his bed. Patrick went over to the radio on the night table and turned it on full blast. The station it was on had relaxing jazz music; he immediately changed it.
"That's not the kind of music he needs!"
He thought. Finally, he came across something familiar.
"My song!" Patrick shouted. He sang along to the final line:
"THIS SONG IS OVER, EXCEPT FOR THIS LINE: YOU WIN THIS ROUND, BROCCOLI!" The Strangler's bloodshot eyes snapped open. He reached over and turned the radio off.
"May I have the phone, please?" Tattletale asked the bellhop. Patrick grabbed the phone next to the radio and gave it to him.
"Here you go, sir." Patrick responded happily. Tattletale dialed the front desk and waited.
At the Front Desk...
Squidward heard the phone ring. He rubbed his newly-blackened eye and got up to answer it.
"Hello?" The squid said. A fist came out of the receiver and punched him in the face, knocking him out.
A Few Minutes Later...
Squidward regained consciousness. He slowly stood up and stumbled over to a mirror on the wall. He discovered that he now had two matching black eyes. Squidward groaned.
"I knew this wasn't going to go well." He muttered. At that moment, Mr. Krabs scuttled out of the office.
"Ahoy, Mr. Squidward! How are things going in the new Krusty Towers?"
"Well, actually Mr. Krabs, to tell you the truth-"
"Great! Keep up the good work! I'll be in me office if you need me!" Mr. Krabs hurried back into his office. Squidward, in annoyance, face palmed, forgetting his eye injuries.
"Ow!"
Haha! This chapter was worth the wait wasn't it? I'll answer that question for you guys: Yes! I hope everyone enjoyed reading this chapter as much as I did writing and editing it! :D As always, don't forget to review and favorite and all that good stuff! Don't worry; there's more hilarity to come, so make sure to keep reading the tale!