Prompt 2- Paper Cut
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"Okay, Squidward- two Krabby Patties coming up!" SpongeBob called cheerfully from the kitchen and took the order slip from the octopus at the counter- and yelped.
"What is it now, SpongeBob?" Squidward asked rudely.
"I...I just got a paper cut!" SpongeBob whimpered, and he began to sniffle quietly. He was a sensitive fellow, and despised pain of any sort.
"Just make those Krabby Patties!" Squidward huffed. "Honestly, what a moron..." He muttered to himself, rolling his eyes.
SpongeBob prepared the patties with his usual precision and flair, albeit with his left hand instead of his right, and added a lot of love to it- as he always did, before calling out "Order up!"
Then he noticed Squidward had nodded off at the cash register- again. So he put his spatula on a hook on the wall, and he exited into the dining area to find the hungry customer.
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His eyes scanned the restaurant, searching for anyone who didn't have an order. His eyes eventually settled on a familiar pink starfish sitting alone at one table, and he perked up.
"Ah, these patties must be for Pat!" He exclaimed, and he dashed off to deliver the Krabby Patties to his best friend.
"Here you go, Patrick- two delicious Krabby Patties!" The spongy fry cook exclaimed, placing the tray on the table, before looking forlornly at his cut finger.
"Gee, thanks buddy!" Patrick exclaimed, but became puzzled when he saw tears welling in SpongeBob's eyes again. "What's wrong?" He asked in concern. He hated seeing his best friend crying!
"Oh, Pat, I got a papercut in the kitchen," SpongeBob exclaimed woefully. Patrick frowned for a moment, clearly in thought over what to do, before he brightened up, and taking SpongeBob's hand in his own, he gently pressed his lips against the finger SpongeBob had been rubbing at.
The fry cook blushed at this tender gesture, his sadness evaporating as he felt a warmth tingle through his veins as Patrick kissed his paper cut pain away. He wiped his nose on his arm, allowing his tears to run dry.
"Thanks pal," SpongeBob sniffled, managing a little smile. The gesture reminded him so much of their youth- scraped knees and hands, tears and kisses of love and kindness.
"Hey, don't mention it, buddy!" Patrick replied, giving his best friend a big squeeze for extra measure. "So, you still up for jellyfishing once you finish work?" He asked.
SpongeBob nodded gleefully, his head squeaking. "Of course, Patrick- I'm always up for jellyfishing!" He replied.