Chapter 5: "Events"
"These are wonderful seats!" Meg beamed, as her and Squidward settled in to the fourth row of the Jack Melody concert.
"I pulled some strings." Squidward stated, brushing at his casual attire.
"This really is wonderful, thank you so much!"
The octopus responded with a simple smile, before the evening's events really began to take place.
First, Jack himself thanked the audience for being there, and assured them that tonight would be a special treat.
Throughout the concert, Meg was ever-aware of her contented companion—just as he was, of her.
The simple joy of the evening broke down what few barriers were left between them...and when they drove home at 11:00 that night, conversation was easy and pleasant, and smiles abundant.
"That was the best performance I've ever seen!" Squidward commented, weaving his boat through parking-lot traffic.
"Spectacular!" The blue-skinned sea nymph replied. "I can't remember the last time I had this much fun!"
"Me neither." Squidward replied, quietly.
In unison, the both sighed happily, and the rest of the ride was spent in a comfortable silence.
The boat finally pulled on to Conch Street. Squidward parked in front of Meg's house, and walked her to the door like a gentleman.
Her bouncy nature never subsided, as she said "Thank you SO MUCH for this, Squidward. I guess I needed a night out more than I thought."
"Yeah, me too." he replied, smiling.
Meg wanted to freeze time and see this picture from every angle possible. A good feeling bubbled up inside of her, and she wished she could bottle and keep it. "Well, goodnight." She gave him a quick hug.
"Goodnight." He returned, quietly.
Meg closed her door, and heard Carly mew. A grin crossed her lips.
"Yes, Good Carly, my evening was wonderful."
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As is usual, I'm not quite sure that there was a point to this chapter. But I honestly miss the season 1, 2, and 3 Squidward. He got pretty mean in season 4, and in seasons 5 and 6 he's a total jerk. I mean...the whole cast has gone screwy. I'm not even going into this conversation! I just...hope you like the story so far. I want to make it mushy and fluffy and stuff...but I don't want to bore you. Haha!