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Bonding with Rider

You and Rider were walking down one of the many hallways of Rider's apartment building.

You could hardly believe it. You were about to hang out with your favorite character from the Splatoon manga!

You said graciously, "It was real nice of you to let me stay here, Rider."

Rider smiled slightly. "No problem. You seem like a pretty cool kid."

You blushed.

Rider looks so cute when he smiles... You thought.

Your thoughts were interrupted by the sound of Rider unlocking the door to his place. Once he opened it, you were in total awe.

Rider's apartment was very tidy! Not one single mess! You immediately ran on over to the large window that had an incredible view of Moray Towers. Rider chuckled. He put his Gold Dynamo Roller down then bent down to untie his boots.

You turned around to face Rider. He seemed to be struggling with the laces. You asked him, "Need some help?"

Rider gave you a look of confusion. "With what?"

You giggled. "With your boots, silly!"

Rider frowned. "No... Huh?"

You have already bent down as well and began to undo the tight knots effortlessly.

Rider blushed. He then said angrily, "I'm perfectly capable of taking off boots!"

You froze. Rider noticed this and sighed. You said rather casually, "Geez Rider. I was just trying to help."

Rider murmured as he went into the kitchen, "Whatever."

Suddenly, you asked Rider, "So the S4.... are they all mean to the Blue Team?

Rider turned around to face you. He said with one hand on his hip, "I'm afraid so. Actually, I was mean to Goggles and his friends too..."

You pretended like you didn't know that already. "You? Mean? I don't believe it."

"Really I was. I didn't understand the importance of teamwork and friendship, but I do now..."

To Rider's surprise, you gave him a great, big hug. You said warmly, "Well, I for one am proud of you Rider!"

Rider returned the hug. He soon cleared his throat and said in a threatening way, "When we meet up with the Blue Team tomorrow, don't you dare tell them what happened just now."

You smirked and said, "My lips are sealed."

Suddenly, Rider got a text. He got out his squidPhone and sighed in mild annoyance.

You asked with a grin, "Who is it? Goggles?"

Rider exclaimed, "Who else?"

As you went to see what was inside of Rider's fridge, Rider started reading Goggles' text.

Goggles: Hey, Rider =D U excited to hang out at Mahi Mahi Resort tomorrow? I hear there's going to be a surfing contest there!

Rider couldn't help but smirk. He then began to text back.

Rider: Sure.

Goggles: Everything OK Rider?

Rider: Why do you always ask me that?!

Goggles: Just making sure your pants stay on at all times ;)

Rider immediately started to blush.

Rider: Shut up!

Goggles: Heh heh... OK see you later then!

Rider turned off his SquidPhone and came into the dining area to see a neatly prepared meal on the table. You smiled sheepishly. "I thought it would be fun to combine some stuff in the fridge to make a meal."

Rider smiled. He ruffled your "hair" and said, "You sure know how to impress me."

As you and Rider ate, you asked enthusiastically, "So how are your teammates doing?"

Rider asked, "Who?"

You replied, "You know Bamboo, Blazer, and Stealth Goggles..."

Rider said casually, "Oh, they're doing alright. Blazer just got an A+ on her final exam."

You smiled brightly. "She sure loves schoolwork. No wonder she always wears the School Uniform."

Rider chuckled once more. He asked you, "Is that the reason you wear one too?"

You paused to glance down at your clothes. You said cheerfully, "No. I like it because of the adorable skirt!"

Rider laughed. It was music to your ears.