Childish Love | HUMAN! SPONGEBOB X READER |

Chapter 8

// some people told me about my story and how it inspired them right a spongebob fanfic of their own. I feel so dang happy.
things get juicy in this //

"I haven't seen you since last year!" Trace grinned as he pointed at Mr.Kabs, wiggling his eyebrows.
"You say that every year" Solward spoke from the cash register as he looked through a magazine.
"Get to work lads! Time is money," Mr.Kabs pointed at each and every one of us before retreating into his office.
"Its not like you give us any" Solward mumbled as Kabs closed his door to his office.
I quietly giggle at his comment while wiping a table clean with my wet cloth covered in soap.
"Hey Trace, do you wanna go shopping for Mubbles later?" I look over to where he is while squeezing the soapy water into the bucket so I can dip it back in and get cleaner water for cleaning.
"Oh heck yeah!" He grinned as he peaked over the small window from where he hands the burgers to Solward.
"Not even gonna ask" Solward grumbled as he turned the page of his magazine.

Once we finish work and locked everything up, me and Trace ran over to our houses to get our wallets, and, Mubbles of course.
"Is it a boy or girl?" Trace asked as he held Mubbles in his arms
"I dunno, what do you want it to be?" I look at him and softly pat Mubbles head
"Hmm.." He puckered his lips as he went deep into thought for while "A girl, because I want her to wear dresses and jewelry" he grinned as he looked up at me.
I smile back to him and nod "Mubbles the princess," I place my hands into my f/c sweater pockets to keep them warm from the cold air.
He chuckled as he looked down to Mubbles "Me and you can be the king and queen" he looked over to me while innocently smiling
"Y-yeah.." A blush tainted my cheeks as I lightly nodded "But.. That'll make us married"
"O-oh.." He blushed as he looked back down to mubbles, nervously fiddling with the teddy bears ears
"Its okay, I don't mind being married to you" I pat his head and ruffle his hair
He chuckled as he tried pulling my hand away "You're messing up my hair!" He pretended to be offended as he slouched away from my hand
"Oh, I am so sorry, your highness" I bow down to him while half grinning, trying to keep in my laughter. He burst out laughing as he shook his head and sped up his walking, holding Mubbles close to him.
Once we make it to the toy store, we head straight to the teddy bear clothing section (sort of like build-a-bear)
Trace and I seemed to be the oldest ones in the store buying toy clothing (other than the parents) we felt like adults compared to the other kids running around.

After a few hours of trying different outfits on Mubbles, we finally decided to split our money and buy a cute small sparkly crown with a matching pink princess dress, it costs $30.
There was so many awesome things, but they were so expensive. There was small furniture and skateboards, cars, headphones, fake phones for the teddy bears.
We paid for the clothing and walked out of the store with Mubbles wearing her amazing new outfit. "Thanks, y/n" Trace looked up to me as he smiled with his mouth slightly opened, his blue eyes sparkling with happiness as he hugged Mubbles close to him.
I give him a half smile in return "It's no problem,"
"Hey-.. Um.. Can I try something?" He stopped walking as he turned to me and held my hand in his so I could stop and look back at him.
I nodded to him "Sure,"
His freckled cheeks were covered with red as he carefully put Mubbles down in the ground, letting out a deep sigh as he shut his eyes for a few seconds "I want to kiss you" he breathed out as he opened his eyes to look at me.
"O-oh.." I scratch the back of my neck as my face burns up, my palms suddenly starting to sweat "O-okay.. Yeah.. Sure.."
He nodded as he fiddled with his fingers "Okay.." He breathed a few times before softly holding my wrists with his hands, leaning in close to me as he fluttered his eyes closed.
I slightly lean closer to his face and close my eyes, feeling my heart race like its trying to win a trophy at the Olympics.
I could feel his hands slightly tremble as his lips softly graze mine, he pulled away and opened his eyes "I-I can't! I messed up, I'm sorry," he stuttered for words as his face turned red in embarrassment "I held your hands too tight, I'm sorry. I took too long, I messed up" he mumbled on about how me messed up, using so many different excuses without making eye contact with me. I blink a few times before chuckling under my breath, watching Trace panic and pace around as he continued getting mad at himself.
I grab his shoulders and stop him from walking in a circle, staring into his eyes reassuringly "It's okay, you don't have to worry," I smile to him as he stared back with a flustered expression, his mouth slightly open, showing his cute gapped teeth "Here, let me help you" I shut my eyes and place my hands at both sides of his head, pulling his face close to mine, making our lips touch and noses graze each other. He made a strange noise against my mouth as he lightly flinched and tightly shut his eyes, his back stiffening.
I could feel him slowly easing into the kiss as he returned it by leaning closer, placing his hands on my face like I'm doing to him.
He let out a happy breath through his nose, feeling like he just caught a glimpse of heaven.
After a few moments, I pulled away and opened my eyes to look at him "Was that good?" I ask nervously as my face heats up even more, my heart still rapidly beating.
Trace immediately nodded to me as he softly grinned, his blush slowly fading away "You're like a master at this" he seemed more comfortable than he was all day.
"Really? That was my first kiss," I raise my eyebrows "I was just winging it"
His eyes widened a bit "Really?!"
"Yeah," I nod him "weren't you?"
"Oh, heh.. Yeah.. I.. Was winging the kiss.. Heh.." He nodded as he scratched the back of his head, his cheeks going back to a dark shade of red.

Extra content:

A few hours earlier

"Finally, my book came in!" Trace tore the cardboard box apart so he took take out his new book that he'd ordered online.
The title says 'how to kiss your crush'
He grinned and ran into his room so he could hop onto his bed and start reading the first chapter of his instruction manual, reading the words out loud "Step one. Act charming and flirty when you meet them. Be slick and casual like you've dated a bunch of people already" Trace squinted in confusion as he looked away from the book "I should buy a book on being flirty too.." He spoke to himself as he started listing a bunch of different books to buy.
But he won't get the books in time, so he just decided to keep on reading.
"If that doesn't work. Act the way you usually do, then when the date Is over, ask to kiss them, or surprise them -if you're feeling confident-
Step two. Hold her hands and close your eyes passionately.."

And so Trace studied his 300 page long book until he had to go to work..

//My twitter: @Sipjoss
Trace's twitter: @/spongytrace //