Chapter 4 "Recount"

"Is he gonna be alright?"

Flashes of light.

"He'll be fine, just give him a couple of days."

A loud banging noise, pain.

I've got you now, Squarepants!

His hands were restrained. He couldn't move.

"What's wrong with him?"

See if your squirrel friend can find you now!

"Nothing much, he's in shock, that's all."

Don't you dare hurt her!

"So...he'll be alright?"

Oh Spongebob, you're so naive!

"Yes, he'll be fine."

It's not her I want!

"No problem, Miss Cheeks. Are you sure you want to stay here? You've been here all night."

It's you.

"I'll be fine,"

It's you.

YOU!

Spongebob jerked awake, frightened and confused. He took in his surroundings, and slowly realized he was in a hospital.

"Sandy?" he tried to say, but found that he could barely whisper.

Sandy's gaze moved from the door to the sponge lying on the hospital bed.

"Spongebob, you're awake!" her face lit up, and Spongebob felt better already.

"What--how long have I been here?"

"About 22 hours," Sandy replied, gently.

Spongebob sat up. "Have you been here all this time?" he asked.

"Yeah," she put her hands on the rail to the bed. "I'm so glad you're awake now."

"Thanks, Sandy," he said, softly.

"For what?" Sandy seemed puzzled that she should be thanked for anything.

Spongebob put his hand over hers. "For saving my life, and then being there afterward."

Sandy looked at the floor. "It was my fault you were in that much trouble to begin with," she said.

Spongebob put his hand on her face, making her look up at him. (a/n: Okay, I know, I know "Meg, what about the helmet?" just use your imagination, alright? A guy putting his hand on a girl's face is just so...romantic! Don't like my writing style, then go read something else!)

"Sandy, don't think like that," he whispered. I--if--I should have...run...faster," he stuttered.

Sandy giggled. "I love you, Spongebob." she said.

Spongebob stared at her for a moment.

"Er, I mean--" she stuttered, trying to explain herself.

Spongebob laughed quietly. "I think you're cool too, Sandy." he said.

Sandy laughed sheepishly, looking down at the bed rail.

Spongebob took his hand off of hers, and it was his turn to blush. "Sorry," he muttered.

They looked at each other, and this time they both laughed.

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Sorry the chapter's so short, I was itching to get to the next part of the story. So...how's the story so far? Keep reading!