"Well it looks like winter is holding out." Sandy said as she looked out the window. Snow was falling lightly on the ground. She started to wonder if it was fate again.

"Sandy? Do… do you think we could hang out whenever we get out of the dome. Like go to a movie or something?"

"Are you asking me out to a date?"

"Kind of… I mean… Yes!"

"Of course I'll go with you SpongeBob. I would love to."

"Great!" Sandy giggled. If she had been stuck in this dome with anyone else, they would probably about ready to kill each other. Not asking her out on a date. SpongeBob was so optimistic about everything and always looked at the bright side. She couldn't believe that she hadn't noticed until now how much she loved him. But then again… hadn't she always enjoyed his company the most? He was the only one that could ever cheer her up when she was feeling terrible. He WAS her closest friend for over ten years. And for some reason she always got mad when he drug Patrick around with him Instead of just being alone with her. Was it possible that she had always liked him but just now realized it?

"You have to promise me something SpongeBob."

"Sure Sandy. What is it?"

"Promise me that whenever you get out of this dome you'll still love me. No matter what other people say."

"Sandy I… I've always loved you. I promise I won't leave you."

"Thanks SpongeBob, that means a lot to me."

"Don't worry about it Sandy. I would do anything for you."

"Now that you've promised I guess it's time to try and get out. I hate to, but our food supply is getting low." SpongeBob nodded in agreement although he was a little disappointed. "I don't know how much longer it'll take for those chimps to realize that the dome is messed up but I can try to send them a warning signal. I don't know if I can reach them but it's worth a try." Sandy ran over to her computer and started typing in a bunch of random codes. SpongeBob decided to go sit at the kitchen table so he wouldn't be in the way. His mind wandered off and he began thinking about everyone outside the dome. He was worried about what would happen when he came back out. Mr. Krabs would be angry, and Gary would be starving. Patrick was obviously worried about him and he didn't know about Squidward. He did know however that as long as he was with Sandy, everything would be alright. He thought about what he had said to her earlier. How he had always loved her. It was true. He had always loved Sandy but it wasn't until now that he really knew it for sure.

"Hey SpongeBob! I think I got a message through! All we have to do now is just wait and see what happens."

"That's great Sandy."SpongeBob replied in a dull, depressed voice.

"Aww, come on and cheer up. It's not like you won't ever see me again. We can still visit each other all the time. Trust me."

"Ok Sandy. I'm just a little worried about what will happen we I get out of here."

"Oh, you mean like your job and such?"

"Yea."

"I'm sure everything will be fine. Mr. Krabs will understand."

"You really think so?"

"Of course! You're his best worker."

"Thanks Sandy!" He kissed her on the lips again and she wrapped her arms around. They slightly pulled back and just stood there hugging for a long time. Neither one of them wanted to let go.