Over a month had passed and the three agents were planning something. While at lunch they went to Jr.
"Hey Inktavio, we're having a sleepover tonight." Teuta started.
"That's nice." he said.
"And you're invited!" Erink added.
"And we'd really like you to come." Charlotte chimed in.
"I really can't stay the night..." Jr said.
"Well, why not?" Charlotte asked.
"I'm really not comfortable sleeping around others..."
"OH come on! It's not like we're gonna prank you or anything! Right, Erink?" Teuta said, nudging Erink, who was giggling at the thought of pranks. He snaps out of it and nods in agreement. Charlotte was staring at him.
"Come on please, it'll be fun." She was staring him down, but it was more of a gentle plead than a glare. He melted at her expression, at least on the inside.
"Well, OK... Do I need to do anything in particular at this sleepover?" he asked. Charlotte shook her head.
"Just bring pyjamas and whatever else you use to sleep and you'll be fine." she said. The school day went about normally and the four went their separate ways home. Jr was in his room doing research on sleepovers and stuff. Since his dad was keeping a low profile, it was up to him to figure this out.
"So you go over to houses and just relax there and then sleep. I don't understand the point of this. Maybe an ambush? Do they know my true identity? That blasted Cuttlefish probably told them something. I just gotta keep my cool and keep my guard up when I'm there." he thought aloud. He'd being going over in a few hours, so he just relaxed.
Hours passed and he made his way to Charlotte and Teuta's house. He knocks on the door. Teuta opened the door.
"Hey, you actually made it! Awesome! Come on in, dude." Teuta exclaimed happily. Jr enters and Erink and Charlotte were there chilling in the couch. They waved to him and he waved back.
"Hey, Inktavio. I'm glad you came." Charlotte said. He simply nodded.
"So... now what?" Erink asked.
"Let's play video games!" Teuta exclaimed loudly. She turned on their Squii U and they began playing some games. Cephine was there, staring at him and the Octarians in the game seriously as usual. Charlotte's suspicions were finally set. After playing video games they just ate dinner. Teuta was loudly telling her turf war stories and the rest were listening. Erink probably laughed the most at them, while Charlotte would just smile every once in a while. Jr wore his usual serious expression through most of it, even though he was intrigued.
After dinner, they watched a movie. The theme of the movie was humans. It was supposed to be a scary movie. Erink was freaked out, so he screamed a lot and was peeking through his fingers through most of it. Teuta was laughing through most of it and cracking jokes. Charlotte was quietly watching it, and constantly telling Erink and Teuta to shush. Jr was unfazed and watched it quietly.
It was getting near bed time, so Charlotte showed Jr where he would be sleeping.
"This is where you'll be sleeping." she said, motioning to his bed.
"You'll be bunking with me! We can have a little man-to-man time! It'll be fun!" Erink added.
"Man-to-man time?" Jr asked with a confused expression. Charlotte giggled and he blushed slightly. Erink tugged on his arm and pulled him into the room.
"Night you two." she said, waving and heading to her own room.
"Night, Charlotte!" Erink called.
"Good night, Charlotte." Jr said. Erink shut the lights off and hopped into his bed. He was facing Jr and Jr was anticipating Erink's probing. Erink opened his mouth and began.
"I see you're always blushing when you're around and talking with Charlotte. You got a crush on her, huh?"
"Wh-what? No- I mean..." Jr stammered. He regained his composure." I guess I do like her. Like-like her. She seems really nice and cool..." His face was warm and his cheeks glowed purple on his pale skin. Erink nodded.
"Charlotte and Teuta are VERY important to me. They're basically like sisters to me. When you came along I felt threatened and like you were gonna steal 'em from me. I was jealous about how close you and Charlotte were getting..." he paused thoughtfully. Jr was a bit surprised to hear this. "But, I now feel like I can trust you. Dude-to-dude trust. I know now that you two are super compatible. You should totally ask her out. She thinks you're real fresh, you know?"
Jr was a bit at a loss for words. He finally replied.
"Thank you, Erink. I'll try to do that soon." Erink grinned widely and nodded.
"Anyways, man talk now..." Erink continued. They talked for an hour or so, until Erink basically tuckered himself out. A few minutes after Jr fell asleep, Erink did too.
The following morning, Jr woke up early and left. He left a note thanking for having them over. He made his way back to the motel.