A-kun: FAIR WARNING TO EVERYONE READING THIS! This Special Might Have "Rushed" Quality. But I'll Try My Absolute Best To Make This Entertaining To Read. So. Yeah. SORRY FOR THE INACTIVITY OF THIS BOOK.

(this chapter is maybe canon. (i can't decide.) but ships might start setting sail at this chapter now.)

"I won't break you. But will you break me?"

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February 14, 21XX...

Brooks' P. O. V

Brooks: *wakes up* ... *drowsy* 

Uhgg... What time is it right now?

Brooks: *looks at the time* ...

It's... 7:42.... PM?... Wait, It's AM... Sorry... Analog is sometimes... Annoying..

Brooks: *rubs his eyes* ... *stands up trying his hardest to go to the bathroom*

Come on... I could reach it... I'm so drowsy today...

Brooks: *struggling to get to the bathroom* ...

Nikki's P. O. V

I really woke up early. Weird. I was gonna go to Cross's bedroom to call him but then.

THUD!

Nikki: *hears the thud* Huh?!

Where did that sound came from? 

Nikki: *looks at Brooks bedroom door* ... (Hm...)

Hmm.. I'm not sure, but it might be him. 

Nikki: *opens the door* ...

Oh. My. Squid. 

Nikki: *sees Brooks on the ground* Brooks!! *runs to him*

I grabbed him and checked him...

Nikki: Brooks! Are you okay? *looks at his face*

Brooks P. O. V

Eh, huh? Where am I? Oh god I'm so tired. I don't know what's going on anymore...

Brooks: *sees Nikki's face kinda* Eh... Um, hello?

Nikki: *touches Brooks neck* Oh god, he has a fever! I'll call Cross! *stands up*

She left the room running quickly. Seems I am on the floor. Welp, what to do here? I can't move. can I have my shower now?

A little bit later..

Nikki: *comes back to Brooks* Brooks!

Cross: Oh god, bro. What did you do?

Brooks: *struggling to speak* I did my n-normal d-daily routine. T-then i fell t-to the f-floor. *stuttering*

Nikki: He's sick Cross. What should we do?

Cross: I'll go outside and buy some medicine. You keep him company Nikki. *grabs Brooks and puts him on the bed*

Nikki: Sure. Don't be going places. 

Cross: Why in the hell should I do that? My bro is sick. I'll get dressed and get going. Later. *runs to his room*

Brooks: *sighs* What the hell did i do to deserve this?

Nikki's P. O. V

Nikki: What did you do in the day prior? 

Brooks: Not much. Played games, and eat. Well, that's how I would put it.

Nikki: Jeez, you're so careless. *sits on the bed with Brooks*

Brooks: Not my fault. Perhaps my luck has run out. 

Nikki: It's not always like that. *touches Brooks head*

I rubbed Brooks head trying to comfort him... He's still struggling to speak. His head is also boiling hot. 

Brooks: Hey.

Nikki: Huh? *looks at Brooks*

Brooks: What do you want to do after this?

Nikki: I don't much plans for today.

Brooks: We could practice in Turf War. You know, just for fun.

Nikki: We'll only do that if you're okay now. I can't let you go wild with that kind of fever.

Brooks: Fine... 

Nikki: Don't say "fine" on me. I'm serious. I'm not letting you go like this.

Brooks: You're always salty on me you know that?

Nikki: *hits Brooks on the head lightly* Idiot.

Brooks: Ow! *sighs* (Well, i just need to wait for Cross boi.)

12 minutes later...

Cross's P. O. V

I started to run back to the apartment because I got lost finding a pharmacy. She didn't told me where the nearest pharmacy alright?! I just gone out there blindly with knowing where I was supposed to go.

Earlier... At Inkopolis Plaza...

Cross: Okay. Where's the nearest pharmacy?

Then it hit me. I have no idea where the heck is the nearest pharmacy.

After a while... Of checking his GPS...

Cross: Okay. It's not far. Jesus, why didn't you told me where's the nearest pharmacy? *puts his phone in his pocket* *starts walking to the pharmacy*

Back to Cross...

Cross: *opens the door of the apartment* ...

I closed the door quickly and after that, I ran to Brooks's room and checked on him and Nikki.

Cross: *sees Nikki and Brooks* How's Brooks?

Nikki: He's asleep. He just slept not too long ago.

Cross: Well, can you wake him up? I'll get water for his medicine.

Nikki: Okay, but you can't give him medicine immediately. Give him something to eat.

Cross: Okay, i'll make noodles i guess. *gives the medicine to Nikki*

Nikki: Okay. Go ahead. *takes the medicine*

Cross: I'll be quick. *goes to the kitchen*

Nikki: *sighs* Oh, Brooks... *looks at Brooks sleepy face*

10 minutes later...

Cross: *goes back to Brooks's room* Okay, I'm back. 

I came back to the room with noodles. Which I wish Brooks would at least eat it so we can get through this quickly.

Cross: Okay, here you go Nikki. I'll call the others okay? *gives the noodles to Nikki*

Nikki: Go on. I'll take care of this myself.

Cross: Alright. *goes out of Brooks room*

Nikki's P. O. V

Brooks: *wakes up* Hey. 

Nikki: Eeek!! *startled AF*

Was he sleeping? Or "fake" sleeping? Oh, he's gonna get it after this. You're lucky that you're sick.

Nikki: *holds back on her anger* *sighs heavily* ...

Brooks: Sorry if I startled you bad there. My bad.

Nikki: *sighs* Look, were you sleeping?

Brooks: I was, then I heard your conversation. So I woke up.

Nikki: Alright. Cross made noodles.

Brooks: What's that for?

Nikki: You can't possibly drink medicine without eating something. 

Brooks: Okay. Thanks.

Nikki: Here you go Brooks. Say "ahhh". *tries to feed Brooks*

Brooks: Ahh... *open his mouth*

Timeskip brought you by Nikki feeding Brooks over and over. 

Brooks: Thanks Nikki. *smiles at her*

Nikki: Can't have my team member sick you know. *smiles back*

Brooks: Thanks for looking out. "Leader".

Nikki: Alright, alright. Take your medicine. I already have your water. *gives the medicine to Brooks*

Brooks: Alright. *coughs a bit* *takes the medicine* Here we go. *puts the medicine in his mouth then drinks afterwards*

Nikki: Now, you rest. You don't have to force yourself. If you need something, call me, or Cross. Or the others if you want to. 

Brooks: Thanks. But I think I'll nap. 

Nikki: Okay, have fun in "dreamland". *starts going to the living room*

Brooks: I'll find out. *starts to sleep*

~~~

1 hour of sleep later...

Brooks' P. O. V

Brooks: *wakes up* ...

H-huh? I'm awake? Well, that was a really quick nap. Let me try something real quick.

Brooks: *touches his neck* ...

Huh. Okay. I don't feel any heat now. I can get up and do anything now. FREEDOM!

Brooks: *tries to stand up from his bed* ...

Alright... Take it slow Brooks. I'll get there. 

Brooks: *finally gets up from his bed* ...

Alright! Time to shower. Just like i promised myself this morning. Hope i don't collapse again.

Brooks: *goes in the bathroom* ... 

After a shower later...

Brooks: *goes out of the shower* ... *fully dressed*

Okay, I'll just need a few stuff and I can ask Nikki to go practice on Turf War...

Brooks: *looks at his weapon case* ... *thinking* (Hm... I'm challenging myself today... I won't use my "custom" weapon today. Hmm. What shall i use?)

Hm... This is a hard choice. I've been so clingy with my "custom" weapon that I never use anything else after i got it. Oh! I have a another weapon i wanna try.

Brooks: *goes to his extra bag* ... *opens the bag*

Okay... I have more weapons here. I only bought the weapon case just for my favorite weapons. I forgot I have this extra bag full of other weapons I'm "decent" at.

A-kun: He Might Be Lying... We'll Never Know...

Brooks: Ay! Here we go. *grabs the weapon*

What's the weapon you may ask? It's a Splattershot. Yep just a normal one. A weapon so basic I could just asked Andrew for the same weapon and I would get it. But I'm pretty good with it. Basic weapon, basic learning curve.

Brooks: *dusts off the Splattershot* Now... My mask.

I went to my drawer that has a couple of cool masks I like and I always use. I grabbed the black one and the one that says "I see you". 

Brooks: This will do the job. *wears the mask*

Time to go out. I'm practically good now. I don't need supervision anymore. Time to fight!

Brooks: *starts to walk to the living room* ... *then stops* 

Oh wait, my jacket. Woops.

Brooks: *goes to his wardrobe* ... *grabs a jacket* 

I grabbed a red jacket that has some hearts on the back of it. I just grabbed one blindly so i didn't have a choice. I was running late.

Brooks: *wears the jacket as he walks to the living room* ...

At the living room...

Brooks: *looks around the living room*

???: Brooks! 

The sound came from behind. So i looked behind me and it was Glen.

Glen: I heard you were sick. Are you okay now? Why are you in "casual" clothing? Are you going somewhere?

Oh god, she's barraging me with questions... 

Brooks: Glen. *touches her shoulder* 

A-kun: SEEMS FAMILIAR? No? Okay, I'm going now. This is not January anymore...

Brooks: Calm down. Okay? We good? I'm not gonna let a fever get me down that quickly. 

Glen: Y-you sure? 

Brooks: Yes, i'm pretty sure of that.

Glen: O-okay. I'm going now. 

Brooks: Okay. *smiles*

Glen: Y-yeah... *leaves Brooks to go to Nikki's room*

Brooks: Hey! 

Glen: *looks behind at Brooks* Huh? W-what is it?

Brooks: Have you seen Nikki? She's not at the living room.

Glen: Oh, she's in her room. I'll call her. *goes to Nikki's room to call her*

After a little bit...

Brooks: *sitting on the couch* ...

Nikki: Hey. Are you okay now?

Brooks: Oh! Yeah, I'm good now Nikki. I'm keeping my word. Do you remember?

Nikki: Yeah, just give me time. I'll get ready. 

Brooks: Okay. I'll just watch TV...

Nikki: Alright. *goes back to her room*

Nikki's P. O. V

I came back to my room and started to grab my clothes I decided that I wanna wear for the Turf War practice. He really seems excited to practice today. I wonder why, he's usually stubborn. But not today.. Huh...

Nikki: *grabbing her chosen clothes for today* ...

Glen: What are you doing Nikki? *looks at her* 

Nikki: Oh, just going out with Brooks.

Glen: What?! *surprised AF*

Nikki: Going to Turf War to practice. 

Glen: Oh.. *calms down*

Nikki: Forgive me if I need to go with him. I promised him that earlier this morning.

Glen: *smirks* Ah... That's fine Nikki. I mean, it's Brooks after all~

Nikki: *blushes while thinking about it* *but tries her to hardest to sound serious* Don't say that Glen. He asked, I'll grant his wish.

Glen: Okay, if you say so.

Nikki: *goes to the bathroom to change clothes* ...

Le timeskup brought you by Brooks looking at couples at Inkopolis Plaza. Wondering if he'll ever find the one. 

Nikki: *goes out of the bathroom completely dressed* What do you think Glen?

Glen: It's good! It's really good! *tries to tease her again* You're really trying your hardest to impress him huh? You're not going to practice. I know it~

Nikki: Can't you knock it off already Glen?

Glen: *sighs* You're still denying it. 

Nikki: Denying or not, I'm not planning something else with Brooks. I'm only doing his wish. Not something else. *grabs her weapon*

I picked up the Jet Squelcher for some range, and I want to practice with this weapon. I might die a lot, but I have a excuse later...

Nikki: Glen, when Andrew asked we're I'm going, just say Nikki went for practice.

Glen: "With" Brooks. Right?

Nikki: I know you'll say that. Why even bother... *sighs*

Glen: Wait, wait, wait! Sorry, I won't say your coming with Brooks okay? 

Nikki: *looks at Glen* Okay. That's the last time you'll tease me today.

Glen: Okay. Sorry.

Nikki: It's okay. *leaves the room*

At the living room. 

Brooks' P. O. V

I was waiting there for quite some time now. Oh wait, I've been sitting here for 40 MINUTES! But I have the TV keeping me entertained. I watched a cooking show again. It never gets old. 

Brooks: *still watching the cooking show* ...

Nikki's P. O. V

As I started to walk to the living room, I was getting nervous, is he gonna be angry at me? I mean, I was so occupied with Glen teasing me. But I saw the TV is on, just like he said to me earlier. 

Nikki: *nervous if Brooks is gonna get angry at her* ...

Oh squidlord.... Why am I so nervous right now? It's Brooks! He won't usually care about me being late. Does he?

Nikki: Hey. *looks at Brooks*

Brooks: Oh, Nikki! Are you finished now?

Nikki: Yeah, I am.

Brooks: Well, let's go then! Let's not waste any more time. 

Nikki: Okay. *walks to the apartment door*

Brooks: Hold on a sec. *tries to find the remote for the TV*

Nikki: *giggles internally* (Careless...)

Brooks: *gets the remote* Here. I got it. *turns off the TV*

Nikki: That was quick. I thought you would be there longer.

Brooks: *stands up from the couch* Funny. Real funny Nikki. 

Nikki: *opens the apartment door* Shall we?

Brooks: Well of course! *runs out of the apartment*

While walking to Inkopolis Plaza...

Brooks' P. O. V

Brooks: So, when's the next time we'll pay the landlord?

Nikki: Maybe next week? 

Brooks: We should probably save up and buy that apartment.

Nikki: Hmm... *thinking about it* Maybe, but I doubt he'll take the offer.

Brooks: *puts his hands behind his head* Just ask him and we'll find out. BUT! Turf War first.

At the Plaza...

Nikki's P. O. V

As we got to the Plaza, the first thing I saw was Inklings having a "moment" with each other. Well, for them anyway. Which made me really nervous with Brooks even more. But as I looked at Brooks,

Nikki: *stares at Brooks while walking* ...

He doesn't seem to care. 

Brooks: *detects Nikki staring at him* What is it Nikki?

Nikki: *startled* Ah!!! *also blushing* I-it's nothing. 

Brooks: Is there something wrong?

Nikki: N-nothing. *looks away being tsundere-ish*

Brooks: (She seems uncomfortable.) I know. *grabs Nikki's shoulder and pulls her next to him* Are you good now? *chuckles*

Nikki: *blushes that she looks like a fresh tomato* *can't respond*

Brooks: I'll take that as a "yes'. *continues walking*

As I calm down, I didn't left by Brooks's side. I kinda did felt comfortable in his presence. Wait, What am I saying now?!

At the tower...

Brooks: *puts Nikki away* Are you good now?

Nikki: *still trying to process what happend* Y-yes. *murmurs* I want to do that again...

Brooks: *kinda hears it* Huh? Wanna do it again?

Nikki: N-no! *being full tsundere* 

Brooks: (Tsun.) Fine... Shall we go in? 

Nikki: Okay. Let's get to fighting I guess. *goes in the tower*

Brooks: *goes in as well* ...

A-kun: Since I'm already at 2300 words already, I'll just skip the Turf War battles. So we can get right back in it!

A huge le timeskip of Brooks saving Nikki multiple times... 

Outside the tower... 12:34pm....

Brooks: That was great! You were very good Nikki! Though i saved you multiple times. 

Nikki: I was always cornered y'know?

Brooks: And multiple matches... *sigh of disappointment*

Nikki: Whatever Brooks. I was practicing with the Squelcher. What do you expect?

Brooks: Good games because you're my leader?

Nikki: Well technically, yes. But I'm not always good at every weapon.

Brooks: Yeah, yeah sure. 

Nikki: Can we take a break?

Brooks: Yeah sure, where do you wanna go? 

Nikki: A coffee break would be nice...

Brooks: Okay. Sure, do you know a cafe near here?

Nikki: Well, I have one. But I don't know if it's still open.

Brooks: Well we're about to find out! Show me the way.

Nikki: *points to the direction* There. Follow me. *starts walking*

Brooks: Alright! *starts following Nikki*

12 minutes of walking later...

Brooks' P. O. V

Nikki: Here! It's still open! *points to the building*

We were there. Though it was a long walk, we got there. The cafe was named... Haven. Huh? A "unique" name if I ever seen one. Well, it still doesn't beat "Bread Breed" to the most crappiest name of a store/shop I've seen so far.

Brooks: Haven. Huh.

Nikki: Let's go in Brooks! *goes into the cafe*

Brooks: (I'm not ready for caffeine at this time. I guess i'll pass. And i'll just treat her or something.) *goes in the cafe* ...

Inside the cafe...

Brooks: Uh, Nikki.

Nikki: *looks at Brooks* Huh?

Brooks: I'm not gonna buy anything here. But I'll treat you. Buy whatever you want. I'll just pay it.

Nikki: *smiles* Thanks Brooks! 

Brooks: *gives her 1000 coins* There. Go crazy with it.

Nikki: Thank youuu~! *goes to the counter*

Brooks: *sighs* ... *looks around for a empty table*

Okay... Let's see... Empty table... Ah! I see one.

Brooks: *goes to the empty table and sits in it quickly* ... *pulls out his phone*

Woah, this place has good internet connection. I'll watch some videos while I wait for her..

Meanwhile... Back in the apartment...

Glen's P. O. V

At Nikki's room... 2:55pm....

Glen: *using her phone* ...

•Nikki•

I'm NOT going on a date with Brooks! I'm just taking a coffee break.

Yeah sureee...

Hell yes I'm sure!

How's he treating you?

Well, he gave me money. He said buy whatever you want. And he's not taking a coffee break..

See? That's a perfect equation for a date!

Wait. I'm ordering now. BRB.

•END•

Huh. Seems Nikki is happy with Brooks. Though Brooks doesn't notice it.

Andrew: Hey Glen. *goes into the room*

Glen: What is it? *moves her glasses* 

Andrew: Where's Nikki?

Glen: She's gone with Brooks.

Andrew: *surprised* Really? Where are they?

Glen: Inkopolis Plaza. Practicing. 

Andrew: Huh, but it's Valentine's Day right?

Glen: Yeah I know, and Brooks got sick earlier this morning. 

Andrew: I know that. Cross told me that when I got back here.

Glen: Okay. I'll just talk to Nikki again. *fiddles with her phone again*

Andrew: *sighs* ... *sits next to Glen* *drinks his milkshake*

Back to Nikki and Brooks...

Brooks' P. O. V

Brooks: *chuckles* Hehe. That's a good video. Like. *taps the like button*

Nikki: I'm here now Brooks! *comes back with a coffee in her hand*

Brooks: Nice. Sit down. *points to a empty seat*

Nikki:*sits down* Thanks for the treat! Do I keep the change?

Brooks: Yeah sure, whatever. *shrugs*

Nikki: Yayyy~! *starts sipping the coffee slowly*

A-kun: It's hot okay... It's not gonna be like "Nikki drinks it all in one go." (2020 A-kun: No shiz.)

Brooks: *stares at her* ... *thinking about something*

I wonder if the others back at home are doing something... This day isn't really any different than any other... 

Nikki: *stops sipping* Why are you staring at me? *sees Brooks staring at her*

Brooks: *snaps out of it* Oh, sorry. I was thinking about the others back home...

Nikki: Oh alright. *continues sipping dem coffee*

Timeskrep brought you by Brooks seeing Cross burn the food he's making and doesn't help. Lazy-ass.

Brooks: *goes out of the cafe* That was really long Nikki.

Nikki: So you wouldn't mind me burning my tongue?

Brooks: Maybe. *smirks*

Nikki: You idiot. *puffs up her cheeks*

10 minutes of walking back to the Plaza...

At the tower...

Brooks: So, since you're re-energized now, you ready to win? 

Nikki: Yeah!

Brooks: And not die a lot?

Nikki: Yea- wait, are you mocking me?

Brooks: *being blunt* Yes.

Nikki: *elbows Brooks in da stomach* That's what you get! Hmph! *goes into the tower*

Brooks: *holds his stomach* Jesus... Does she have a iron elbow or something? *walks into the tower*

A-kun: Again, I'm not writing the Turf War battles. Okay, back to the story.

 3 hours later...

Brooks: *goes out of the tower* Oooof.... I'm gassed out. *tired*

Nikki: I'm still good you know.

Brooks: Yeah I know. But i think that's enough for today. 

Nikki: Shall we go home now?

Brooks: If you want to. 

Nikki: Well let's have dinner in the Plaza... I doubt they make something back there... 

Brooks: Sure.. Don't kill my wallet while at it okay? *stands up*

Nikki: Yep. *starts walking* 

Brooks: *starts following her* ...

At the restaurant...

Nikki: Here. Let's go in. *goes into the restaurant*

Brooks: I guess I'll order now?

Nikki: Yeah sure. I'll find a seat.

Brooks: Alright. *goes to the counter* 

20 minutes later...

Brooks: Nikki! Here. *puts the food on the table* 

Nikki: Oooh.. Interesting. 

Well, I bought a bucket of shrimp, some vegetables, and 2 sodas. I'm not going all-out because it's not a special day. I think?

Nikki: *grabs a shrimp from the bucket* Thanks for the food! *eats the shrimp*

1 hour of eating and chatting later...

Outside of the restaurant...

Brooks: Wooo... Are you good now Nikki?

Nikki: Yeah. Thanks by the way. *smiles at Brooks*

Brooks: For what? I didn't do much.

Nikki: For treating me earlier and now. You really know how to make someone special you know?

Brooks: I do? Well, thanks I guess. Shall we go home?

Nikki: Yeah. *starts walking back to the apartment*

Brooks: Hey! Before I forget. 

Nikki: Huh? *stops* *looks at Brooks*

Brooks: *grabs Nikki's shoulder and pulls her next to him again* ...

Nikki: *blushes madly* W-w-w-what a-a-are you d-doing?!

Brooks: You wanted this right? So I'll give it to you. *starts walking back to the apartment*

Timeskip brought you by Brooks and Nikki walking together back to the apartment while Nikki is blushing mad.

At the apartment door...

Brooks: *lets go of Nikki's shoulder* See? That wasn't too bad was it?

Nikki: *still blushing* I-i guess.

Brooks: *opens the door and goes into the apartment* ...

Then as I and Nikki walked in, we were greeted with Cross, Andrew and Glen. Oh god, this is not good. 

Glen: Awww.... Look at you two. Spent the whole day together. Isn't that sweet? *teasing Nikki again*

Nikki: Oh, Glen you're lucky I can't get mad at you. *while blushing*

Brooks: What? What's the deal with it?

Cross: Bro. Are you stupid or just purposely being dense?

Brooks: Seriously Cross. I don't know what's deal with this.

Cross: Did you check what day it is?

Brooks: Nope. What day is it?

Cross: It's Valentine's Day ya bimbo!

Glen: See? The fact that Brooks didn't even knew it was Valentine's Day was cute. They were dating and Brooks didn't even knew it.

Brooks: *looks at Nikki* ...

Nikki: *looks at Brooks* ...

Well. I didn't knew it was Valentine's Day. This is what happens when you are a un-informed person like me. But date or not, I enjoyed it. And I'm pretty sure Nikki did also. Anyway, i have more stuff to do. Excuse me...

A-kun: Finished it before Feb 15! HAH! Anyway, who's going through this day alone? I am. And sorry again if there's a "Rushed" quality of the chapter. Sorry. Anyway, the next Chapter is gonna be Published next week. So yeah. And see the new cover of the book! It's made by _CaramelPudding_ (Thanks By The Way!) And.. Yeah. I'll go now. SEE YA!

Word Count: 3956 Words.

Edited on: 2/14/20
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