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Jee counted what was in her wallet as Spyke ate the sandwich. "I'm turning fourteen soon. I think I'll be able to buy a Splattershot Junior by then…" she said, her legs crossed. Spyke nodded, petting a sea snail with one hand. "Spyke? Do you ever get up and walk around?" Jee asked suddenly, a bit worried. "…Yeah." The urchin replied, looking at the entrance to the alleyway as an orange inkling came in through the entrance. He elbowed the young inkling next to him, and she scrambled up behind the pile of sea snails to watch. "Wot'll it be, vet?" he asked the inkling girl as she approached. "Reroll on these shoes?" she asked. "And I told you to call me Inky, I don't like your weird nicknames." "Woteva you say, love." Spyke replied with a smile, taking the super sea snail from Inky and taking the shoes. Jee huffed with boredom, picking up one of the live snails from the pile. "You guys are so cute!" she whispered, lifting it up to her face. "Why're you so scared? I'm not gonna hurt you…" "Spyke? Who's that? Did you kidnap someone? Not fresh, man." Inky sighed.

"I came here by myself." Jee huffed. "I don't need anyone to bring me over!" "Calm down, love. We're not here to fight." Sighed Spyke, resting his head on his hand. "Spyke, don't kidnap kids." "I'm not." "Alright. See you later." Jee blushed like mad as Inky left. "Who does she think she is?! I can get to places all by myself, right Spyke?!" she yelled, looking back at him. "Spyke?" The sea urchin didn't seem to be paying attention, rubbing his eyes and struggling to keep his head up. "Do you sleep?" she asked him, not believing him when he said "Yeah, I do." "You know what? Tomorrow I'm coming over to make sure you sleep!" "Love, you're not sleeping in an alleyway." Groaned Spyke. "If it gets you to sleep, sure I will! Just you wait, tomorrow I'm coming over with a sleeping bag and everything!" Jee ran out of the alleyway, leaving Spyke staring off dazedly. "By the way, remember to sleep!" Jee shouted, running back out.

Heya, author here! First note: You might think the chapters are short, they're meant to be short. If you see any spelling errors or grammar mistakes, tell me! And, if you wanna, leave a review! It helps a lot. See ya!
-Dolta

EDIT: I just realized, this is way too short to be excused. There will be more next chapter. Lo siento, and goodbye!