Apprenticeship [An SMG4 Fanfic]

Chapter 18: The Finale (?)

A cool breeze blew through the streets as Mario dragged Mr. Puzzles by the hand.

"Mario," the adware laughed, "I get that this is our first official date, but we don't need to rush to the restaurant."

"Shush!" Mario said excitedly, bouncing as they made it to the restaurant. "Mario wants to spend lotsa time with you before you leave tomorrow!"

Mr. Puzzles face changed to a loving smile. "Mario, I'm flattered that you're worried, but I promise that I can handle myself."

Mario pouted. "But still! We will spend all night together all the way until you leave! Mario wants to spend as much time with you as-a possible!"

The smile never changed on the cyborg's face as he and Mario entered the spaghetti restaurant he chose for their date. Mr. Puzzles was the least bit surprised when he was asked to come here.

However, he was surprised by the SMGs sitting at a table in the corner, attempting to hide their face behind menus.

"Um... were you aware they would be here?" Mr. Puzzles asked, smile falling as he looked down at his boyfriend.

"Yes! Mario asked them to help him make this date extra romantic!" The red plumber said with a goofy and oblivious smile.

Mr. Puzzles felt his head warming up as an animated blush became visible on his face. "Aww. Mario, dearest, did you really go through that trouble for me?" If he had tear ducts, there would definitely be some tears in his eyes. Gosh, he just felt so loved knowing Mario wanted to get help to make this date romantic.

He started to wish they weren't leaving to the Code Lake to save SMG1 and SMG2 tomorrow, just wanting to stay with Mario. But, he made a promise. Saiko, Bob, Meggy, Tari, Boopkins, and Melony were worried about SMG1 and SMG2 (Bob specifically with SMG1, lumping SMG2 in there only because of the friendship between 1 and 2, he was sure). He wanted to help the rest of their friends. Especially since Exubus seemed very intent on causing havoc for them because of him.

Mario smiled up at him and led him to their table where the two sat down.

"Think Mario will let him eat in peace?" 6 asked, eyeing the two from behind his menu.

"Yeah," 4 laughed. "He wanted to recreate the Lady and the Tramp scene at first."

"Dorks," 5 giggled.

Mr. Puzzles sighed as he listened in to the conversation happening a few tables over. Of course he appreciated this gesture, but seriously. Did they also need to sit there and talk about their date as if they can't hear them?

"Hello," a waiter said as they walked over to the two. "Welcome to The Old Spaghetti Factory. Can I get you two started with something to drink?"

"Oh. Right," Mr. Puzzles said as he turned his attention to the waiter. "Um... do you have any whiskey?"

The waiter nodded, turning to Mario. "And for you, Sir?"

"Strawberry Italian cream soda!" Mario said. "And we'll both have spaghetti! One plate please!"

The waiter nodded before stepping away to get their drinks.

"Italian cream soda?" Puzzles asked as he leaned against the table. "Don't think I've tried that before."

"Maybe be can try some later tonight-" SMG6 joked before SMG3 smacked him upside the head.

The TV's face turned red as he gave the SMGs' table a sideways glance.

"It's-a really good!" Mario exclaimed, unaware of the conversation happening at the other table. "Many different flavors! Strawberry is my favorite."

"Well, that makes sense," Puzzles laughed. "Maybe I can try some of yours?"