Heres the next chapter… quick…

Sandy's thoughts- normal

Spongebob's thoughts- Italics

He was acting strange today, stranger then usual, he wasn't himself, but I didn't want to say anything about it and risk fighting, my it was like we were a couple when we argued, we'd get mad at the slightest thing, yell and even say the meanest of things, but in the end we'd make up, saying that the things we'd said weren't really what we meant, and they weren't, most of the time.

Today though, I'd had enough and decided to ask him what was wrong, and I would've never thought he'd liked someone as much as he had discribed his feelings, he had it bad, and it was so sweet it was sad. If only he knew, though I love him, I can't tell him, now that i know he's harboring feelings of love for this mystery woman, I'd have to do the best friend thing and support him, even if it meant I'd get hurt in the end.

Spongebob was just so, sad, the more he talked about her, the sadder he became, he shouldnt doubt himself like that, he's a great guy really, he is, he maybe a little immature but, he's still amazing, he's perfect, in my eyes.

He was too cute, such an adorable little thing, he looked so innocent, with that goofy smile, and those bright, beautiful blue eyes that not even the bluest ocean could compare to them. It's like I'm drowning when I'm around him, and he's the only air supply that I have.

If he only knew how I felt, I'd treat him right, he deserves nothing but the best.

We lay on the soft green grass after a long game of Ka-ra-te, that I'd unsurprisingly lost, not that I mind. I mean, that usually meant that Sandy ended on top of me, which any guy I know would get excited about, which is a bit embarrassing, if you know what I mean. If I got hurt, I would get more of her attention, in a sweet, caring, loving way.

Like today, I'd hit my head, pretty hard against the dome and my glass helmet, it had caused my helmet to crack, I had a pretty nice head ache. Sandy had took the time to sit me down on the grass and patch my head up, she's also turned her sprinklers on, since that was my only water helmet, her face was just so close to mine, I swear I could just, lean over and kiss her, but, I knew better then that.

Now, we laid down next to each other, staring at the shady tree above us, as much as I hated looking at the millions of leaves, it was also relaxing, the sun peaked through little openings, and the wind brushed against the branches in a calm, relaxing manner.

I closed my eyes just as Sandy had, I took a deep relaxing breath in and out, it was a beautiful day out, and I'd started to drift off to sleep. I opened my eyes when I felt something cold touch my nose.

A single yellow leaf had fluttered down from the big oak tree, landing perfectly on my nose. I sat up and the leaf fell between my legs. I bit my lip, it was a yellow leaf, I couldn't help but to let out a big sigh.

I open my eyes after hearing a loud sigh coming from my best friend, he's sitting up, staring up at the shady tree. A tiny bright yellow leaf in his hand.

"What's wrong?" I ask him, Spongebob looks at me, he hands me the leaf, "Yeah, it's a very pretty leaf, Spongebob." I admit, Spongebob shakes his head, "No, it's not that, they're starting to fall." he says as he points up at the tree, and three more yellow leaves flutter down. Oh.

"So, they fall everyday." Spongebob just shakes his head, "No, you don't understand, you know what happens when that last leaf falls." he says, he was right, I did know, but as much as I hated the idea, I knew that he hated it just as much, he always threw a fit before I went off to sleep.

"I don't want you to go." he speaks up, I smile and place a hand on his shoulder, "I'm not going anywhere." I assure him, Spongebob looks back at me, "You're going to sleep, and I don't want you to, Sandy, I want you to stay with me, it gets lonely without you here." he pouts his lip in the cutest way possible.

"I can't come see you, unless I want to get killed by you." he said, I scratch my head, that had almost happened my first winter here, and I can't really apologize for it, I mean, I was basically asleep, and I'd warned em.

"Oh, it's only three month's Spongebob, it's not that long, it'll be over before ya know it." I nod, but he shakes his head, "Easy for you to say, Sandy, you'll be alseep the entire time, and I won't, it will be had getting by without you."

"Well, Spongebob, y'all don't have ta worry about that for another three or so months, we still go time." I tell him, but he still pouts, "It's not enough, it's coming either way, and I don't want you to go."

"Well, then let's not waste any more time then needed." I say as I get up and pull him up.

Few weeks later

Many more leaves had fell, and I had decided to use my spare time wisely to hang out with Sandy. I had been helping Sandy rake the leaves. They're wasn't alot to be done, so now me and Sandy sat at her picnic table, eating and drinking the food and drinks she'd provided.

I couldn't help but to notice how incredibly cute Spongebob was, i mean, I'd known that before, but it was even better, he'd lift the helmet up just over his mouth and then munch on the sugar cookie, and then he'd slurp the tea in his helmet, it was just, adorable.

And now, we were just talking, oh that Spongebob, he's such a jokester.

"Hey Sandy, how does a train eat?"

I chuckle, "I don't know, how does a train eat?" I asked, he giggles that innocent little laugh.

"Heh, it gose Chew Chew!" he says before he bursts out laughing.

Spongebob clears his throat, "Ok, one more." he points.

"What does batman get in his drink?" he asks, I shake my head as I am strill trying to recover from his last joke.

"Just ice." he answers as he holds back a laugh, heh only Spongebob can tell a stupid joke and make it sound funny.

One month later:

It was just another day, raking more leaves, it was october, and halloween was just about the corner, and I was just helping her decorate, stuffing dead leaves into orange plastic bags to look like jack-o-lanterns, it was a bit embarrassing if I admit, by this point, Sandy would never fall for me, screaming and crying like a kid whenever I seen a scary face.

Once I got past that, things had started to get fun, we were play tag, and ka-ra-te, and it was even better now that Sandy's sprinklers were on. The leaves were all raked up in a big pile in the middle of the dome.

We were jumping all over the place, pinning each other down and then laughing. Until Sandy accidentally ran into the pile of leaves, causing them to scatter in the wind, she cursed under her breath, it was just another mess to clean up after.

I had taken this time to jump out and pin her down, "hah I won!" I laugh out loud before getting up off of her.

"Hey, that wasn't fair ya know, I wasn't paying attention!" she placed her hands on her hip, I blush and smile, "well, you do the samething." I said before looking up at all the falling leaves, yellow, orange and red leaves slowly flutter down.

I am taken back by the amazing beauty of it all, "It's so beautiful." I state, Sandy looks up, and something crosses my mind, "Of course, nothing compares to you." I said, as I stared at her.

"It's so beautiful." Spongebob had said, yes, it was, the leaves slowly falling all around us, "of course, nothing compares to you."

I immediately turn my head to him, and he staring at me, he couldn't be talking to me could he? I approach him.

"Wh, what did ya say?" I ask him, Spongebob smiles looking up from the grass, a small smile crossed his lips, "I love you." I blush, "A, are y'all for real? Th, this isn't, this isn't a dream, is it?" I ask him, look at me, i'm acting so, just so.

"I can't keep hiding these feelings from you, that day I told you that I loved somebody, I was talking about you." he said, I smile and look away, "Y'all love me?" I asked, it was almost too good to be true, why was he telling me this.

"I realize that, if I don't take the risk that I'd be making a bigger mistake, when you could actually love me back, and so, Sandy, do you, love me too?" he asks as he looks up at me.

What was I doing? I didn't know, I was scared, things just slip, but now she knows, and now, I'm just waiting for her to say something, anything.

The next thing I knew, she had grabbed me by the face and forced her lips onto mine. It was just so fast, and unexpected. Her lips were soft, and warm, it was impossible not to kiss her back. I smiled as I hold her.

Sandy pulls me in closer as I deepen the kiss, I couldn't help but to lick her lips, and wait for the warm welcoming. This is getting intense, not that I mind, I love the excitement that I got off of her, I know it sounds bad, but, at least I wasn't the only one who was enjoying it.

I pull her hips in closer, our bodies clash together in a hungry manor, like we haven't eaten in days, it was like I was starving and she was the delicous morsel that I was missing, and I wanted more.

Sandy and I sat at her picnic table, and we continued to make out, she was facing me, one hand on my outer thigh, and the other was pushed up against my chest, her legs were open wide enough to let me between them.

My hands were on her hips as she was pushed into me, our bodies grinded together as we cried for more.

Alas all good, warm things come to an end eventually. We pulled out of our intense make out session, panting and smiling.

We lean against one another our foreheads support us as we stare into eachothers eyes.

I hadn't really expected us to kiss, and even if I had, I didn't think things would get this, oh wow, he was even better then I thought!

I wanted more, but, we needed air even more. His soft thumb runs over my knuckles, he's smiling and even his face is flushed, he's just so cute, he's nervous by the look on his face. I squeeze his hands, and he looks at me, I brush my nose against his.

"Y'all can't imagine, how long I've wanted ta do that." I quitely tell him, just loud enough for him to hear, he closes his eyes as he giggles, and smiles as cute as possible, "I could tell." he holds my hands, "I really do love you Sandy." he says, I look away and blush, "I'll never get tired of hearing those words."

I place a soft kiss on his nose, "I love you too."

Spongebob let's out a quite gasp before tears fill his eyes, he holds my head before a bring him in a hug, his arms wrap around me in a warm hug.

She loves me, she really, loves me!

"Oh you don't know how long I've wanted to hear those words!" I tell her, man, I'm sure Sandy doesn't appreciate getting her fur soaked with your salty tears.

"So, Spongebob, how do y'all wanna spend the next month and a half?" Sandy asks me, I giggle, "I know just how to start it." I smirk before bringing her in for another kiss, and maybe later, we'll go on some kind of date. ^^