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On an average Inkopolis morning Captain 3 of the Squidbeak Splatoon was in her apartment drinking her usual black coffee, same as every morning.
“Morning 3” Clementine yawned, coming into the kitchen to pour herself some cereal. 3 nodded, acknowledging Clementine’s existence in her usual stoic manor.
“Oh by the way Deep Cut is hosting a special new years eve party tonight you should definitely come. It’s gonna be like a splatfest but no teams.” Clementine told the captain mid bite.
Captain 3 was never really big on splatfests or holidays like new years eve, just a bunch of bright lights and noise, but this year was different. Agent 8 had asked 3 to go with her to the party later that day.
“Yes, I am going.” Three nodded.
“Cool! I’m gonna go out for my shift at Grizzco. I’ll see ya there!”. With that Clementine dashed out the door leaving her now empty bowl on the counter.
With her roommate gone, 3 could now think a bit clearer about what was to come later that day. What Agent 8 didn’t know about the New years party is that 3 was planning to confess. What good was another year without 8 by her side?
The only things that could possibly ruin that night were their nosy friends. Sadly most of them were also going to be there. Not that Captain 3 hated them, it was just supposed to be a more private moment between them. Besides the worst that would happen is some one distracts 8 for a while. Even in that scenario she would still have time to confess.
In the scenario that 8 says no it's highly unlikely, 8 has been dropping hints for years at this point. It was more likely that the Octoling would confess first in all honesty.
Over at Agent 8’s apartment she was pacing back in fourth while Agent 4, her roommate, tried to calm her down.
“Chill 8 the worst that will happen is she says no.” Agent 4 groaned as she flopped onto the couch.
“That’s super bad she’s my boss I’m gonna have to see her forever and ever and every time I see her I’m gonna remember the rejection!!!” 8 was flapping her arms around to emphasize how bad the situation really was.
“Okay I get it. It's gonna be bad if you get rejected but what about if Captain likes you back?” 4 asked as she started eating a crustyseanwhich she found from between the cushions.
“Well- uh.” Agent 8 paused trying to decide. “I didn’t get that far but I’m sure she won’t.” She pouted and flopped down onto the floor dramatically.
“Dude you seriously getting pissed about a fake scenario you made in your head?”.
“You don’t get it.” 8 mumbled.
“Fine whatever. Anyways we gonna get ready or nah, we need to leave for the party in like 30 minutes and I’m assuming you’re gonna take super long getting ready because you wanna look pretty for your crush~” Agent 4 teased. 8 blushed slightly before getting up and dragging 4 with her
The two went on to run around their apartment getting ready for the party. Agent 8 decided to wear a relatively small black dress with silver stars, a pair of black kitten heels, and of course her golden hairpin. Some may say it's a bit gruesome to wear the trophy of your victory against your crush when you're going to confess but whatever.
Agent 8 and 4 arrived at Splatsville and almost immediately 8 started texting 3 asking where they were. Soon after 8 texted that they were waiting by the train station 3 came walking up to them in black slacks, a white button down, and a black tie.
Agent 8 almost melted seeing 3. Agent 4 told the two they were leaving but not before placing a party hat on the captain’s head, who promptly threw it at them.
“You look beautiful.” Captain 3 said to 8 making the other agent blush.
“You look quite handsome too, Captain.” Agent 8 murmured, her tentacles curled.
“We’re off the clock, you can just call me 3.” 3 seemed to smile effortlessly which was a rare occurrence for the stoic figure.
“Captain I need to tell you something-” Before 8 could finish Clementine and her boyfriend Whinter started talking to 3. The captain gave 8 a sympathetic look before being dragged into whatever conversation they were having.
Agent 8 wasn’t alone for long because Neo 3 and 4 waved her over to where they were sitting. “Soooooo how did it go?” Neo asked.
“Not very well.” Agent 8 sighed “I didn’t get to confess before Clementine and Whinter dragged her away.
“Well there’s still other stuff to do at this party, I’m sure you’ll have time later to confess. Let's just enjoy the free concert for now.” Agent 4 said in an attempt to console the Octoling.
“Yeah I guess you’re right.” 8 sighed, relaxing a little. “Anyways enough about my crush, are you gonna confess to Hiro today Neo?” She teased.
Neo 3 shrugged and looked over to Hiro, her long time crush who was over by the shoal laughing with her friend Annenome. “I don’t know, he probably doesn’t like me back in all honesty.”.
Agent 4 pushed her gently “Come on dude don’t be so hard on yourself, he’d be lucky to have a girl like you. I mean he’s a .92 gal main for cod's sake you could do so much better.”.
Neo 3 stood up and declared “You know I will go and confess tonight! Good luck to you 8 I’ma go get some bussy!”. Neo then walked over to Hiro leaving 4 and 8 alone.
The two watched Deep Cut perform for most of the night as they chatted. Everything went smoothly but later 8 noticed Captain 3 walking around with Clementine and Whinter nowhere in sight. 8 looked over at 4 and the inkling gave her a thumbs “You go get that squid!”.
The pink haired Octoling walked over to 3 and tapped her on the shoulder. “I was wondering if I could talk with you. Somewhere a little farther from all the bright lights, I know they annoy you.” Agent 8 asked sheepishly.
Captain 3 smiled, “Yeah I’d like that.”
Agent 8 lit up "Perfect!" and with that the Octoling took 3’s hand and led her to the balcony where you could hear the faint hum of music and see the soft glow of bright lights without it being all that overwhelming.
8 looked up into the night sky with all the fireworks and she spoke; “3 I like you. Ever since you saved me from Tartar’s blender I’ve liked you. I understand you probably don’t like me back. I just thought you should know.”
3 took agent 8’s face into her hands. “I love you Agent 8. I can’t bear to go another year without you by my side. I was actually planning to confess tonight.” Captain 3 gently pressed her lips into the Octoling’s as the people below them counted down.
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Happy new year!!!!!!!
Agent 8 pulled away "You haven't kissed me since last year" She teased.
Captain 3 rolled her eyes "Poor you.". She wrapped her arms around her waist and kissed her yet again.