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Rain flowed softly down from the sky. The tiny droplets of water making themselves known to every inkling in the chaotic city. Most teenagers took the opportunity to rebel when rainfall came upon their land —which was very rarely— but not today.
Today wasn’t just any ordinary day, it was Valentine’s Day. The day Cupid came out of the shadows and brutally smashed his arrows into everyone’s hearts locking them up in the ideal of love for 24 hours.
That or reminding people who didn’t have love how shit their love life was.
So nobody was outside causing mischief in the rain. In fact, it was pretty ironic how gloomy it was despite the holiday. Even so with the dim clouds, inklings and octolings enjoyed the day. Expressing their deep affection for their partners, spouses, and family.
All and all the city was peaceful for the night.
Only love and water were in the air.
And a daredevil squid sprinting across the street with a bag in her hand. The inkling held onto her hooded jacket tightly. Despite it being waterproof she still felt the sting from it. The person in question was none other than Agent 4 herself. She always considered herself to be a risktaker but this for sure was high on her list.
A couple of blocks away from Agent 4 was another individual.
“And you have your phone?” Marie checked.
Callie let out a whine “Yes Marie for the last time I have my phone!!” The pop star was dressed up and ready to head outside. Unsurprisingly Marie needed to have a run down before she left and by cod was it taking long.
“I’m just making sure you’re safe Cal.”
“Marie I’m a secret agent I’m perfectly capable-”
“Callie you’ve gotten your head stuck in a microwave.” Marie deadpanned “If anything you’re clumsy.” She finallized, placing a can of pepper spray in her cousins hands.
“Are you for eel-” She started but didn’t get to finish due to Marie pushing her out of the door.
Marie shoved her cousin outside “Yes, yes whatever now go.”
Callie rolled her eyes, muttering a small ‘thank you’. Marie smirked as she watched her walk away towards the elevator.
“Don’t forget to use protection!!” The pop star snickered as Callie turned a deep shade of red, shouting back various profanities at her. With one last wave she shut the door, prepared for a night of loneliness.
On valentines day.
Alone.
It was times like these Marie regretted leaving Four behind in Inkopolis. Times like these that made it harder to keep their relationship hidden from the public eye. How Marie longed to go visit her whenever she felt like it. Unfortunately that wasn’t the way it was.
And it sucked.
Plopping down on the couch Marie let out a sad grumble, picking up the popcorn bucket she had made for herself. She turned on the television and allowed it’s noise to cover the room.
This isnt depressing whatsoever Marie grunted.
It was very depressing. Grabbing her phone Marie swiped through her contacts, her smile brightening when she reached her agents number. Pressing the number Marie waited for the line to pick up, she’d be damned if she couldn’t have at least one phone call with her girlfriend on valentines day.
“Hello?”
The buzzy voice called out.
“Four?” Marie bit her lip to contain the smile quickly spreading across her face.
“Yeah, how are you?”
Marie sighed settling back into the cusion “I’d be better if my girlfriend was here.”
Four laughed from the line at Marie’s obvious disdain. In any other situation the idol would have made a snide remark but she was too happy to come up with one. Just being on the phone with her was enough to make her thoughts flood away.
“Someones feeling bold huh.” The agent snickered
Marie let out a scoff “What do you want me to insult you?”
“With how gay you’re being I don’t think you could.”
“Your splattershot aim could use some adjusting.”
“My aim is perfect?!” Four gasped completely offended by the remark.
The pop star chuckled to herself, Four soon joining in as well. Marie had missed these moments, all of them. It was hard to spend time with Four due to her busy schedule as a pop star but now? Miles away? It was even harder but Marie refused to let that get in the way of her relationship.
Adjusting her position Marie moved to lay down on the couch in a more comfortable position. She smiled at the phone in a lovingly way, truely smitten for her agent. The line went quiet for a few seconds before her voice perked up again.
“I really do miss you Marie.”
As if Marie’s smile couldn’t grow wider it did just then. The idol blushed at the comment, responding with the same tone. “I tend to have that affect on people.” She smirked.
“You really do, must be why I ran all the way over here.”
Marie furrowed her eyebrows “What?”
Then a knock was heard from her window. Marie quickly turned her head around to find Four smirking proudly at the window, her jacket completely soaked.
In an instant Marie dropped her phone, ending the call and rushed to open the window. Maries eyes widened completely concerned over her girlfriends wellbeing. Four laughed as she dragged her inside by the arm.
“Just the romantic welcoming I wanted.” Four smiled that dorky grin of hers that had Marie’s hearts doing flips. Marie chose to ignore it and instead focus on the fact it was raining cats and dogs outside.
“Are you insane?!” Marie whispered, taking off Four coats and examining her body for any burns. Four rolled her eyes at her girlfriend's paranoia.
“Marie I’m fine.”
“You could’ve gotten hurt, idiot!”
“Marie-”
“You also climbed the building?!” Marie smacked the side of Four’s head.
The agent groaned “I super jumped!”
“In the rain?!?!”
Four sighed, grasping Marie’s waist and pulling her in for a searing kiss. Marie’s speech ended when she felt her lips touch Four’s, she was left dumbfounded once again. She instantly melted into her embrace, in exchange wrapping her arms around Four’s neck, bringing her in closer. They stayed like that for a while simply enjoying each other's touch.
By cod Marie really missed this.
When the need for air became apparent Four pulled away much to Marie’s evident dissatisfaction. Deciding it wasn’t enough Marie tugged the agent by the collar, capturing her lips again. Signalling she was anything but done.
“Marie” Four whispered in between kisses, Marie grunts in response and kisses Four again. “Marie.” Four tried again, this time garnering the attention of the squid. Marie pulled back giving a small glare at her girlfriend.
Four smiled in response leaving one last peck on her lips, she leaned down to pick up the discarded bag she had brought with her. Marie furrowed her eyebrows curiously, earning a laugh from the agent.
“What’s in the bag?” She asked curiously, following Four to sit down on the couch.
She leaned over to catch a glimpse of what the inkling was pulling out.
“Ta da!” Four picked up the soft dog plushie from the bag. “I was watching one of your old splatfest videos and I saw you were on team dog and you were really passionate about them so I did a little digging and thus this plush was found. It’s pretty cool isn’t it?” Four turned to look at Marie who had a puzzled look on her face.
The agent frowned at her expression “What’s with the look…do you not like it? I brought your favorite chocolates too if you’d prefer those instead which that’s totally fin-”
“No!” Marie reassured “No no, Four I really love it thank you!” Marie smiled sheepishly, pulling the dog into her lap. “It’s really amazing and thoughtful thank you.” She said leaving a soft peck on her cheek. Four blushed at the action, fiddling with the chocolates in her hand.
“Then…what is it?”
Marie frowned “It’s just you got me something and I didn’t get you anything.”
“Well it’s not like you knew I was coming.” She ran a hand through her messy tentacles.
Marie shook her head softly “Why did you come?”
The comment was bound to come up but Four didn’t think she’d need a reason to visit her especially on Valentine’s Day.
“You know why…” Four pursed her lips. She leaned forward to place the chocolates on the table assuming Marie didn’t want them at the moment. Instead, her gaze remained locked on the squid as she waited patiently for her answer.
“Because I didn’t want you to be alone.” Four finalized with a tone Marie couldn’t quite decipher. Despite the ominous tone, she felt her hearts swoon at her agent’s words.
Something Marie never would have thought could happen. Considering their history with each other it was very surprising. She found it amusing how she would constantly berate the enemies to lovers troupe but yet she was living one. Ironic.
Taking another look at Four Marie allowed herself to smile freely in front of her again. The agent quickly followed suit. Charlie shifted to lay on her back, a silent invitation for Marie to join her. With a loving roll of her eyes, Marie did just that, gently nuzzling her way into Fours' inviting arms.
The pop star let out a content sigh not realizing how much she really did miss Four. Thinking about it was scary enough but actually feeling it? That made Marie think, maybe it wouldn’t be so bad to reveal the secret. She thought about double dates with Callie and being able to do things with Four in front of the public. Reject offers from celebrities without needing a reason.
Yeah, it sounded amazing.
“I can feel how hard your brain thinking…” She commented, not once stopping her actions of running her hand through Marie’s locks.
Marie hummed back, trying to push herself further into Fours embrace.
Charlie leaned down to press a soft kiss on her head “Care to tell me what’s on your mind?” She asked.
Marie bit the inside of her cheek unsure if she should. On one hand Marie really wanted this but on the other she was afraid she’d end up chickening out. Just the thought of getting Fours hopes up and then crushing them pained the idol.
This time it couldn’t be a joke. It had to be real if she were to tell her. No pulling her leg…it had to be real. Marie would do it, she’d do it.
“I was just thinking…” Marie tightened her grip on Fours hoodie, Four hummed in acknowledgment letting her continue. “Maybe we could tell the others about us. As a couple…”
Marie felt Four tense beneath her and she’d be lying if she said it didn’t worry her. In fact it worried her a lot, Four remained silent. Concerned far enough Marie lifted her head to look at her girlfriend, resting a hand on her cheek.
“Four?” Marie called out.
The agent jolted from the sudden touch, lost in thought, too busy thinking to notice her. Marie wrinkled her nose giving her a worrisome look. Four looked Marie dead in the eye, capturing her attention and her attention alone.
Words were hard to say when looking at her. Often Four wondered how she could have ever landed Marie, an allegedly infamous pop star. She was everything to Four, everything Four had left. When no one was there then came Marie, despite them hating each other somewhere inside her had grown a special spot reserved just for Marie.
Only for Marie.
The more Four stared at her girlfriend the more she came to realize this wasn’t just a simple crush. This was something more.
“I think I’m in love with you.” She whispered, a whisper so small Marie almost didn’t catch it.
“What?” Marie replied, her demeanor even more shy. Four adjusted herself allowing Marie to move off her. Both of them sat down with adrenaline deep in their hearts. Not once did Marie loosen the grip of their hands intertwined together.
“I’m in love with you.” Four husked quietly.
Another smile dawned on Maries face, a soft smile only reserved for her.
“Really?”
Four chuckled softly, placing a delicate kiss on Marie’s hand.
“Really.”
The idol felt her hearts burst from the confession, knowing she was feeling the exact same way, she had been for a while. Fear always had a way of crawling to her heart, especially when fame controlled her life. Her life wasn’t simple at all and Marie never thought it would get easy.
But it’s always easy with Four.
It was easy falling for her too.
Marie rested her forehead on her agents, purring tenderly. “I’m in love with you too Four.” she muttered out, finally closing the gap between them. Four sighed into the kiss, this one feeling far more passionate than the previous. Soon enough she was purring too, smiling widely as well. When the kiss broke Marie’s purr was still evident.
She stood up pulling the agent by the arm.
Four walked fastly behind her girlfriend who was still tugging her along. “Marie? What are you-” Her speech was cut off by another kiss, a brief one.
Marie bit her bottom lip staring lovingly at her.
“Well I still have my present to give you, don’t I?” She smirked.
After registering the words in her head Four was quick to pull Marie along with her further into the hallway. Both of their hearts filled with affection towards one another.