Disclaimer: I do not own Spongebob Squarepants or any other character affiliated with the show. I do own Melissa Jackson and Aquarius.
A/N: I would like to thank everyone who sent in reviews for the fanfic. Thanks to northernlight33 for her suggestion. I will be putting it in this chapter. Also, feel free to give suggestions and I will put it in my chapters, but I will be doing them in my own way. I do accept Flames, but they will be ignored. This is a One-Shot fanfic since I'm experimenting on the pairings.
Rating: PG-13 (just in case)
Pairings: Squidward/Melissa, Spongebob/Sandy, Patrick/Mindy
Dating Disaster
By
MJ19AQ
Chapter Two: Questions
Squidward walked slowly towards the medicine cabinet in the men's locker room and slowly opened up the cabinet. In the top shelf, Squidward picked up a bottle of aspirin. He opened up the bottle and popped three pills into his mouth. He took a glass of water and washed down the pills, swallowing them. He slowly finished the glass of water and placed the glass inside the sink. Squidward dragged his feet outside the locker room, closing the door shut behind him. Squidward slowly walked through the kitchen, exiting out through the steel doors. He sees that Spongebob and Melissa are still outside, looking behind them as Squidward approached them.
"I thought that you......left," Melissa said.
"No, I couldn't get out of work. I just went to get some aspirin, remember?" Squidward replied softly, gently rubbing his head.
"Oh, yeah. I must have forgotten," Melissa responded softly.
"Well, I have to get back to work. I just hope no one else shows up," Squidward sulked. Squidward walked up to the cash counter and got in the small, boat, waiting for customers to arrive. Melissa and Spongebob were about to go back to work when Mr. Krabs walked up to the trio of employees.
"Nice job, Krusty Crew! You have made me lots of money today," Mr. Krabs praised gleefully.
"At the expense of Squidward," Melissa thought sorrowfully.
"So, I take it ye will be going out tonight, hey Mr. Squidward," Mr. Krabs said smirking. Squidward, Spongebob, and Melissa turned around and gave Mr. Krabs an icy glare, sending chills down Mr. Krabs spine.
"That comment was not necessary," Spongebob sharply said. Mr. Krabs nervously looked at the trio of friends and bowed his head down in shame.
"Err.....I'm sorry, me lads. I..I didn't mean to offend you all," Mr. Krabs apologized.
"Well, Mr. Krabs. Me and Spongebob don't need the apology, but I do think that you owe Squidward an apology for the humiliation that he went through," Melissa firmly stated.
"You're right, lassie," Mr. Krabs replied, turning his attention to Squidward, "I'm sorry, me boy. I should've stopped the crowd but my hunger for money took over. Still, that's no excuse for the pain they caused to you. I'll make it up to you right now."
Mr. Krabs walked up to the cash counter and held the microphone with his claws. "Attention all customers and Krusty Crew. As of now, this restaurant is closed for the rest of the day," Mr. Krabs announced.
The customers looked at Mr. Krabs, perplexed. The group of teenagers were baffled at the announcement. "Come on, Mr. Krabs. We wanted to hang out here," the teenage boy shouted.
"Sorry, but the Krusty Krabs is closed. So please leave in an orderly fashion and that goes for you too, Pearl," Mr. Krabs firmly repeated.
Everyone got up from their tables and walked outside of the restaurant, some scowling at Mr. Krabs. Pearl and the group of teenagers with her walked outside the restaurant. "Hey, everybody! Let's go to the mall," Pearl suggested. Soon, the group of teenagers rode off in the their boat mobiles going to the mall.
The restaurant was empty with only Spongebob, Squidward, Mr. Krabs and Melissa inside. "Well, I guess we can clean up then," Melissa said. She went to the closet door and pulled out some cleaning utensils. Melissa walked inside the kitchen with the cleaning utensil on hand and started to clean the kitchen.
Spongebob walked up toward the front entrance door of the restaurant. He was about to lock the door when Patrick bursted in, happily smiling at Spongebob. "Hey, Spongebob," Patrick greeted.
"P-Patrick, you almost ran over me," Spongebob exclaimed, shaken a bit from Patrick's sudden entrance.
"Oh, I'm sorry, Spongebob. I just wanted to get a Krabby Patty," Patrick apologized.
"Sorry, me boy. The restaurant is closed," Mr. Krabs said.
"Tarter sauce," Patrick exclaimed, "Hey, I've heard that Squidward has a date tonight with Melissa, is that true?"
"Sigh......Yes it is, Patrick," Squidward answered, "By the way, how did you know?" "Oh, this guy told me. He heard it from a group of girls that heard it from a group of guys that were in the restaurant. The whole town is buzzing about the news," Patrick said.
"Great. It's not even been five minutes and already the town is talking about me. I need a vacation," Squidward spurned.
Patrick walked up to Squidward with Spongebob next to him.
"Hey, I have an idea. Why don't we go out on a triple date?" Patrick suggested. Squidward just looked at Patrick, puzzled at his suggestion.
"A triple date?" Squidward repeated, confused. "Well, yeah. Me and Spongebob can go with you and Melissa to your date," Patrick answered.
"But Patrick, we don't have dates," Spongebob observed. "Oh, yeah! I-I forgot about that," Patrick sorrowfully said, looking down, "Where are we going to find dates for tonight?"
Suddenly Mindy entered into the restaurant, on the account that Spongebob never locked the doors in the first place. She swam up to the group of guys.
"Hi everyone," Mindy said politely.
"Hello, Princess," the guys said, bowing to her respectfully.
"Hey, have you seen Melissa? She called me yesterday. We were suppose to go to the mall and shop with Sandy as well. Is she around?" Mindy asked.
"Oh, she's cleaning the kitchen at the moment. She'll be done pretty soon," Spongebob answered.
Patrick looked at Mindy and got an idea. "Say Mindy, how long are you planning on staying here in Bikini Bottom?"
"Oh, I'll be staying overnight. I'm spending the night at Melissa's house. Even though she has a biodome home, she said that she built a little place for me to spend the night, so I'll be sleeping in her pad," Mindy replied.
"That's cool. I-I was.....wondering, I-If you would l-like to.....go.....out with me......tonight......with Squidward and Melissa?" Patrick nervously asked, waiting for the rejection.
"Oh, you mean, like, a double date?" Mindy questioned.
"Well, actually we were thinking of going on a triple date. You know, with Squidward and Melissa, me and you, Spongebob and whoever he asks to go with him. That way we'll all be together having fun. So, w-what do you say?" Patrick explained, blushing.
"I would love to go out with you, Patrick," Mindy answered, smiling, "It's sweet of you to ask me out." Mindy gave a soft kiss on Patrick's cheek, causing him to blush even more.
"You guys don't mind if I use your restroom for a bit while I wait for Melissa, do you?" Mindy said.
"No, not at all. Go ahead, Mindy," Squidward said, smiling.
"Thanks," Mindy replied, rushing to the ladies restroom. Spongebob turned his attention to Patrick. "It looks like you have a date for tonight, Patrick. But I still to find me a date. Who can I ask out?" Spongebob said.
At that moment, Sandy walked inside the restaurant, again, due to Spongebob forgetting to lock the door. "Howdy y'all. How yer doin'?" Sandy greeted. "We're alright!" the guys replied.
"Hey, is Melissa here? She and I, along with Mindy is goin to the mall to do some shoppin'. Shoppin' ain't my thang, but Melissa suggest that I have to find me some new dresses, since my 'ol ones ain't fittin like they use to and that there gettin dustier than the round-up rodeo in Texas. So, is she here?" Sandy asked.
"Melissa is cleaning the kitchen. She'll be done soon," Spongebob replied, getting and idea, "Say, Sandy. A-Are you doing anything later on tonight?"
"Well, I'm ain't planned anything. I'll just be sittin in my tree, listenin to some'ol Texas tunes. What did yer had in mine, Spongebob?" Sandy curiously asked.
"Well, I-I was wondering if you would like t-to......go.......out.......with me.......tonight....with Squidward and Melissa along with Patrick and Mindy?" Spongebob asked nervously, ready to hear's Sandy's rejection.
"Ya mean going out on a date along with Squidward and Melissa, Patrick and Mindy? Yeehaw!!!!!! I'd love to go with ya, Spongebob. We'll have a rippin good time," Sandy replied, slapping the back of Spongebob's back, causing him to stumble a bit. Sandy hugged Spongebob, causing him to blush hugely. Sandy blushed also when she saw Spongebob blushing. She let go of Spongebob.
"Say, if you fellers don't mind, I'll just use the cowgirls room while I wait for Melissa, alright?" Sandy said.
"Sure, go on ahead," Squidward said smiling at Sandy. Sandy rushed into the ladies restroom. Spongebob turned his attention to Squidward and Patrick. "Looks like I got a date as well. But, I don't know what to do. I've never dated someone like Sandy before," Spongebob said concerned.
"Hmmm.......I don't know either," Patrick replied, concerned also.
"I've only dated Melissa once so I don't have a lot of experience," Squidward commented.
The three guys looked at each other, puzzled at what should they do about their dates. "I got a suggestion. Why don't we ask Mr. Krabs about dating," Spongebob said.
"That's not a bad idea, Spongebob," Patrick agreed.
"Hmm......you might have something there, Spongebob. Let's ask him," Squidward replied, agreeing with Spongebob.
Squidward got out of the small boat and him along with Spongebob and Patrick went to Mr. Krabs office. Inside Mr. Krabs office, Mr. Krabs was counting all the revenue that he had made previously in the morning. Suddenly, Squidward, Spongebob and Patrick walked inside the office, with Spongebob closing the door behind him. Mr. Krabs looked at them and stopped what he was doing, putting the money away in his safe.
"Ahoy, lads. What can I help ye with?" Mr. Krabs asked.
"Well, sir. We need to ask you about some......tips on dating,"Spongebob said, nervously.
"Eh! Dating?" Mr. Krabs repeated, puzzled.
"Well, yeah! All three off us have dates tonight and we don't know what to do. Squidward has little experience on it, but not much," Patrick explained.
"Oh, you want to empress the lassies, eh!?! Arg, arg, arg! Well, sit down me boys. Let's have a chat," Mr. Krabs said, laughing a bit. The boys sat down on the chair along with Mr. Krabs.
"So, lads. If I'm going to help ye, ya first have to tell me who yer taking out tonight. We all know who's Squidward date is for tonight," Mr. Krabs commented.
"Well, I'm taking Mindy out tonight," Patrick answered.
"Ah! Mindy, Princess of Atlantis. She's a fine lass and a classy girl. Because of being in a position of authority, Mindy is always going to present herself in a proper manner. So, my suggestion to you, Patrick, is treat Mindy with respect. Make her feel free to express herself but don't disrespect her. Be courteous and gentleman like. Show her the honor that she deserves. Also, whenever you're eating dinner or going to a movie, give her a suggestion but never, ever, impose your ideas to her. Let her be the one to give her ideas or suggestions. If you do follow this guideline, you can't go wrong , lad," Mr. Krabs said.
"Aye, Aye, Sir," Patrick said, saluting to Mr. Krabs.
Mr. Krabs turned his attention to Spongebob. "Now ,me boy. Who are you taking out tonight?" Mr. Krabs questioned.
"I taking Sandy out," Spongebob happily replied. "Hmmm.......Sandy, the surface dweller," Mr. Krabs pondered, "Ah, yes! She a fine lass also, but a bit rough. I don't know about that place of her's called "Texas", but what I can tell ye is that this lassie will need to be respected. Melissa, who's also from that place "Texas", tells me that the gentleman always are gentle and polite to the lassies. No "cowboy" as she puts it, ever disrespected a "Texan" gal. They open there door for them, pay for there dinner, and always stand up for a lassie. But in Sandy's case, you'll need to know when to be a gentleman to her and when you should let her be, for she is a tough lass. Just be balanced and know the limits that ye can put to her. Do this and you'll be fine, me boy," Mr. Krabs exclaimed.
"Thanks for the tip, Mr. Krabs," Spongebob politely said.
"Anytime, lad. Now, on to Squidward," Mr. Krabs said, turning his attention to Squidward, "Now, ye have been on a date before with Melissa, haven't ya?"
"Well, yes I have but it was brief. I still don't have that much experience in dating, yet," Squidward explained shyly.
"Arg, Arg, Arg! Don't worry, me lad. Everything doesn't work out the first time," Mr. Krabs commented, "But don't worry. I'll give ye some pointers. Melissa is a one good lassie. Not only is she hard working and nice to everyone, she never disrespects anyone. Melissa, just like Sandy, is to be respected. And just like Sandy, ya need to know the limits that you can put to her. Don't make her feel like those types of girls that are dependent on a man, for if you do, I guarantee that she'll give you every reason to not enjoy the evening out with her. Be a gentleman to her but also let her be herself as well. Like Spongebob, be balanced."
"That makes sense. Thanks for the tip," Squidward said.
"Oh, one more thing, lads," Mr. Krabs replied, "give the lasses some flowers but not candy. Some girls don't feel comfortable with the idea of somebody giving them sweets. It's sending a wrong message to them. Also, most importantly, you NEVER, EVER, EVER, EVER, touch a girl improperly. Ye can hold hands and pat each other in a friendly manner, but ye NEVER go beyond that, unless the lasses give you permission to do so. That is the best advice I can give to ye, lads."
"Thanks for all your help, Mr. Krabs," Patrick said.
"We'll make sure to follow remember your guidelines," Spongebob happily said.
"Okay, me boys. Good luck with tonight," Mr. Krabs replied. Squidward, Spongebob, and Patrick walked out of Mr. Krabs office. They walked up back up to the cash register counter. Sandy was still patiently waiting for Melissa, tapping her fingers on the table. Melissa was cleaning the oven with a degreaser, getting all sweaty from the hard work of scrubbing some of the tough stains. Melissa decided that the oven needs to soak overnight, so see closed the oven door and removed the gloves from her hand, wiping away all the sweat from her forehead. She gathered all the cleaning supplies and exited out of the kitchen. Melissa opens up the closet and puts away all the cleaning utensils.
Sandy sees Melissa. She gets up from the table and walks up to her. "Howdy, Melissa. It's about time that yer done cleanin," Sandy greeted. "Oh, howdy, Sandy. What yer here fer?" Melissa asked, exhausted. "Come on! Didn't y'all remember? We're suppose to go out to the mall shoppin. Ya said that I needed 'em new dresses. I don't understand myself," Sandy explained. "Oh, yeah! I'm sorry, Sandy. I've been workin harder than a mule, but, I'm waitin fer Mindy, too," Melissa replied.
Mindy walked out of the bathroom and saw Melissa and Sandy, talking. She swam up to them. "Hey, girls. Melissa finally finished cleaning, huh?" Mindy said. "Yep. We'll be goin to the mall in no time," Sandy responded. "Well, first I have to brush up. I dirtier than a hog," Melissa said, wiping sweat from her forehead. "Well, let's get goin. The mall ain't goin ta wait fer us fer long," Sandy said, grabbing Melissa's hand and dragging her to the door.
The guys looked on as the girls walked towards the door. "We'll see you later, girls," the guys shouted. "We'll see ya fellers later t'night," Sandy shouted back, running through the door with Melissa in tow. Mindy swam through the door, waving to the guys. "We'll see you tonight, okay?" Mindy said politely.
"Yeah, we'll see you. We'll pick you up, okay?" Patrick responded.
"Sure. Just call us whenever you are ready," Mindy shouted, exiting through the door.
"Well will," the guys said in unison. Squidward, Spongebob and Patrick looked on as the girls drove off towards Melissa's house in Sandy's boatmobile.
Well, that's the end of Chapter two. Please review. Ya can flame me all you want. They will be ignored though. I'll update as soon as I can. Until next time.