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Also, I got the idea for this chapter by remembering a piece of lore I forgot. It's here, but don't look at it until you finish this chapter, as to avoid spoilers for this. Luckily, I was able to think of two ways to inkorporate it, but the thing was WHICH ONE?

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BTW, I thought of the title for this chapter when I suddenly thought of lyrics for this one song. Can you name it?

Three POV

Three woke up in the morning. She was hungry but she wanted to make sure of something first.

She threw on a fresh pair of clothes then walked down the hall to make sure Eight was in her own room. Three let a sigh of relief seeing Eight was asleep in there.

Three decided to let Eight sleep a little longer as she went downstairs. When she got there, Marina was sitting on the couch looking quite tired.

Three: Are you okay, Marina?

Marina looked over.

Marina: No...

Three: Oh! Well...

Three was scratching the back of her head.

Three: What happened?

Marina: Pearl woke me up early this morning to play that game of hers. She's still in there now.

Three: Geez. Sucks to be you.

Three looked over to see Marina barely had her eyes open and was staring forward blindly.

Three started waving her hand in front of Marina's face.

Three: Marina?... MaRINA?

Marina snapped to.

Marina: Yep! I'm awake!

She rubbed her face.

Marina: Ugh... So, got any plans today, or are you just going to wing it?

Three: Actu-

Three was cut off by (Y/N) walking down the stairs, yawning.

(Y/N): Hey, Marina. Hey, Three.

Marina: Hi, (Y/N)!

Marina said cheerfully.

Three: (Ugh, are all of them gaga over him?)

Three thought, annoyed.

Three: Perfect timing, actually.

Three turned back towards Marina.

Three: As I was saying, I was going to check to see if my old house is still open.

Marina: What? You're moving out?

(Y/N): Why did she say "perfect timing?"

Three: Yeah, I mean I can't stay here FOREVER, CAN I?

Three said making it obvious to hear, for (Y/N).

Marina hugs Three.

Marina: Aww, I'm gonna miss you, Three.

Three: Yeah, yeah. Quit it with the waterworks, Marina.

Three said as she patted Marina's back.

Marina: Well, I'll let you get to it. Here! You can even use my laptop if it helps.

Marina handed over her laptop to Three.

Three: Oh! Thanks. That actually will help a bit.

Marina: I'll go check on Pearl while you do that.

Marina smiled as she left to go check on Pearl.

Three opened up the laptop as she tried checking on the status over her old place by Inkopolis Plaza.

(Y/N) POV

(Y/N) started leaning over the back of the couch, getting a look at what Three was looking up.

(Y/N): So you're finally taking your leave, eh?

Three responded to him without looking away from the laptop.

Three: Yep! The farther I am from you, the better.

(Y/N): Wow, that hurt.

He said sarcastically.

(Y/N): I don't know why you'd want to leave, this place is amazing.

Three: Uh, maybe because I don't LIVE here? I mean, do you really want to mooch off of Pearl and Marina forever?

(Y/N): I'm not mooching off of them! Am I?

Three takes her hands off the laptop as she starts counting off with her fingers.

Three: You don't live here. You don't do anything for them. You're not paying for this place. You're only here because your friends with them.

She stops counting off with her fingers as she goes back to using the laptop.

Three: Yep, seems like a mooch to me.

(Y/N): Ha! Shows you! I wasn't even their friend when they took me in. They just thought I was hurt.

Three: Oh, so it was out of pity.

(Y/N): What?! No!... I don't think...

He started looking down, clearly thinking to himself with a look of worry.

Three looked over and sighed.

Three: Look, if you don't want to be a mooch, then just find your own place.

(Y/N): Ugh! But it's so hard trying to find a house.

Three: Didn't you have a house when you came to Inkopolis?

(Y/N): Yeah... But I can't go there.

Three: Why not?

(Y/N): Reasons...

Three: Then why don't you go ask Callie and Marie for help? They helped me get a place when I first arrived in Inkopolis Plaza.

(Y/N): That's a great idea! Thanks, Three!

Three: Don't mention it... Seriously, don't mention it.

Eight came down the stairs as (Y/N) was getting up to put shoes on.

Eight: Ooh! Are we going somewhere?

(Y/N): Nah, I'm just going to Callie and Marie's place to get their help.

Eight: Ooh! Can I come? Can I come? PLEEEEEEEEEEE-

She kept going on.

(Y/N) just looked into her big, pleading eyes.

(Y/N): (No. No! NO! I CAN HOLD IT!) Sure, you can come. (COME ON! WHAT WAS THAT?)

Eight: YAAAAY!

Eight cheered.

Three: Be careful, Eight!

Eight: I will!

The two then left the house.

~~~

On the way there, Eight kept stopping to ask (Y/N), "What's that?" or, "What does that do?"

He made her hold his hand so he didn't walk off without her but it didn't stop her from asking questions.

Once they arrived at Callie and Marie's place, (Y/N) beeped the door.

Marie: What? Who is it?

(Y/N): It's Eight and I. Let us in, Marie.

Marie: Now, how do I kn-

(Y/N) started beeping the buzzer really fast.

Marie: AH! Stop that!

The door buzzed, letting them know they could go in.

(Y/N) led Eight through the door and up to the apartment.

When they got to the door, (Y/N) knocked on the door.

Marie answered, not fully opening the door.

Marie: Who goes there?

(Y/N) was rubbing the bridge of his nose with his free hand.

(Y/N): Oh my god. Every. Freaking! TIME! Marie.

Marie: Fine, come in.

(Y/N): Thank you.

(Y/N) and Eight walked in.

Callie: Oh? What's going on here?

(Y/N): Huh?

(Y/N) looked down to see she was referring to Eight and him holding hands.

(Y/N): Oh!

He looked at Eight, who was looking around the place.

(Y/N): Eight, you can let go of my hand now.

Eight: Right!

She said, quickly letting go.

Marie: Now, what did you come here for? And why didn't you call first?

(Y/N): Because I didn't think you'd be doing anything. What do you have to do the news?

Marie gave him an annoyed look at the comment he made.

(Y/N): I came here because Three said you two could help me.

Callie threw a chip in her mouth and ate it.

Callie: With what?

(Y/N): I need to find a place to live.

Marie and Eight's faces were filled with shock at this while Callie's face was full of excitement.

Callie: This is perfect!

Callie hopped up and ran over by (Y/N).

Callie: Pearl and Marina finally kicked you out, eh? How harsh.

Callie threw her arm around his neck.

Callie: No worries, there's PLENTY of room for you to live in my room, with me!

Callie threw her free arm in the air.

Callie: There's plenty of room in my closet for your things! My bed's big enough for two!

Callie kept going on as Marie walked up and hit her on the head.

Callie: Ow!

Marie: Calm down, Callie!

(Y/N): Yeah, sorry but I mean my own place.

Callie had a sad look on her face.

Marie: Yeah, I'm not so sure I want to help with that.

(Y/N): What?! Why not?

Marie: Maybe because of that news joke you made earlier.

(Y/N): Aw! Come on, Marie! Please? PLEASE?! I need you, Marie.

Marie: Wait! Say that last part again, but say it more eagerly.

(Y/N): Ugh... I NEED you, Marie.

Marie smiled at Callie, Callie returning with an aggravated face. Marie then turned back towards (Y/N).

Marie: And don't you forget it... Yeah, we'll help you.

(Y/N): Thank you SO much, Marie.

Marie giggled.

Marie: No problem.

~~~

Marie:  Okay, so this place was in your price range you gave us. It's a little small, but it's not unkempt.

(Y/N): A little small? There's barely enough room for the four of us?!

Callie was right against (Y/N) since, as he said there wasn't much room.

Callie: There only needs to be enough room for two.

Callie said flirtatiously.

(Y/N): Yeah, next place, please.

~~~

Callie: Okay, this place is a little old but it's bigger than the last place.

(Y/N): Yeah, it's bigger, but this place is so old all the wallpaper is creping off the walls on their own. There's dust everywhere.

Eight was leaning over by one of the windows. She drew a smiley face in the dust on the mirror. She smiled at the little drawing she had made, but with the dust on the windowsill, she sneezed, throwing it all into the air.

(Y/N): Yeah, can we check out the next house now?

Callie: Fine. A little picky, aren't we?

(Y/N): Would you live here?

Callie just burst out laughing.

Callie: GOD no. Have you seen this place?

(Y/N): Exactly, let's go.

~~~

Marie: Here. How does this suit, your highness?

Marie said sarcastically.

(Y/N): You know, this place isn't half bad. It's not the best but for this price, it's pretty good. It needs to be cleaned up a bit, but nothing I can't handle. I think I-

He was cut off by hearing a loud noise outside. As he went towards the window to see what was going on, the window was covered with ink.

(Y/N): What the-?

He opened the window to see a turf war.

(Y/N): Oh come on!

He quickly shut the window before a burst bomb hit him right in the face.

He turned to look at Callie and Marie. Eight was behind them, holding in her giggles. Marie was whistling as if nothing had happened. And Callie was looking at him with a smile on her face.

Callie: So... Should we tell them we want this one?

(Y/N): Ugh...

Eight continued just walking around.

Marie stopped whistling.

Marie: Look, (Y/N). Didn't you have a place when you came here, to Inkopolis, or at least a house picked out?

(Y/N): Well, yeah, but I can't go there.

Marie: Why not?

(Y/N): Because I can't afford it on my own. That's why it was lucky that Pearl and Marina took me in when they did.

(Y/N) felt Eight patting his back energetically.

Callie: We can give you some money to help you pay for it.

(Y/N): No, I don't want to make you pay for it, then I might as well keep living with Pearl and Marina.

Eight was still patting his back quite a lot.

Marie: Well, why don't you?

(Y/N): I don't want to keep mooching off of them- What, Eight? What is it?

Eight: Why don't I move in there with you? We can be roommates, and we can afford it together.

Eight had a big smile.

Callie and Marie looked uneasy at this.

Marie: Well, let's not-

(Y/N): Yeah, actually, that would work!

(Y/N) grabbed Eight's shoulders. Eight was jumping up and down in joy.

Callie and Marie let out a sigh realizing they couldn't talk him out of this.

~~~

Marina POV

Pearl and Marina were back from work now. When they left for work, Three was the only other person there, and now that they were back, no one else was here.

Marina was worried where (Y/N) and Eight were. She had seen (Y/N) before she had gone to check on Pearl that morning, but when she came back, he was gone.

The two of them were resting on the couch.

Suddenly, (Y/N) came in the front door, but he had some boxes in his hands.

Marina and Pearl were confused, looking at each other then back at him.

Marina: Uh... Hi, (Y/N).

(Y/N) looked over but kept walking.

(Y/N): Hey you two.

Soon after, Eight came in with some boxes. Then, Callie came in with some boxes. Then, Marie came in with some boxes.

Pearl: Yo, what's going on?

Callie looked over from the top of the stairs.

Callie: Oh! We're helping (Y/N) move out.

Pearl and Marina quickly looked over at each other.

Pearl & Marina: WHAT?!

They ran upstairs to (Y/N)'s room.

When they got there, they pushed open the door, which was already open, just not all the way.

In the room was (Y/N) and Marie packing up his things.

They ran up to (Y/N).

Marina: (Y/N)?! What's going on? Why are you doing this?

Pearl: Yeah, what do THEY have that we don't?

Pearl said motioning her arm towards Marie, who returned the gesture with an annoyed look.

(Y/N): Girls, I'm not moving in with Callie and Marie.

Pearl: Oh...

Pearl turned towards Marie.

Pearl: Sorry, Marie.

Marie just kept giving her an annoyed look as she continued packing his things.

Marina: Still, why are you doing this?

(Y/N): Three got me thinking-

Pearl growled a bit.

Pearl: THREE! WHAT DID YOU DO?!

Pearl started storming off.

Marina: She's gone, Pearlie.

Pearl came walking back into the room, still grumbling to herself.

(Y/N): As I was saying, Three got me thinking that I can't live here forever-

Pearl: Why not? I've got plenty of money.

(Y/N): Can I continue with what I was going to say?

Pearl: Yeah, sure, whatever.

(Y/N): She got me thinking that I can't live here forever. I can't just mooch off of you two.

(Y/N) held up his hand to shush Pearl, knowing she was going to say something.

(Y/N): So, she told me Callie and Marie could help me find a place to live.

Pearl and Marina looked over at Marie with annoyed looks, which Marie returned with a smirk.

(Y/N): And besides...

Pearl and Marina looked back over to (Y/N).

(Y/N) lifted his arm pointing away.

(Y/N): Eight's moving in with me.

Pearl & Marina: WHAT?!

They started running for Eight's room as (Y/N) and Marie continued packing.

Without looking up, they spoke.

Marie: Nice job making them Eight and Callie's problem.

(Y/N): E'yup.

Pearl and Marina barged into Eight's room.

Pearl & Marina: You're leaving too?!

Callie: Did I forget to say that?

Eight: Sorry, (Y/N) said how he couldn't afford the house alone, so I thought that I could help.

Pearl and Marina were holding Eight in their arms. Marina was basically weeping.

Marina: I'm losing my babies!

Pearl: Yo, this is too sad.

~~~

(Y/N): Yep, that should be the last of the boxes.

Pearl and Marina walked outside, smiling, with bags in their arms.

(Y/N): What're those?

Pearl: It'll be your first night in your new house, so we decided to spend the night... To help you adjust of course.

(Y/N): Sure. Okay.

The six of them all hopped into Marie's car, to take them to (Y/N) and Eight's new house.

~~~

Marina: Huh? What's in this bag?

Marina grabbed the bag under the front seats.

Callie looked over.

Callie: Oh, those are mine and Marie's pajamas.

Marina looked up surprised.

Callie: What? We helped get them the house. We aren't allowed to come to the sleepover?

~~~

(Y/N) POV

They had all helped set up a lot of the stuff they had brought. They were still missing some things such as furniture, beds, television, etc., but they still liked the place.

After they all helped with the setup, they were kind of tired, and it was pretty late.

They all got changed into their sleep-wear, set up some pillows and blankets, then all went to sleep.

Eight: (Y/N)?

She whispered quiet enough as to not wake up the others.

(Y/N): Huh?

Eight: This is going to be fun.

(Y/N) let out a small laugh.

(Y/N): Yeah.

Eight: Goodnight, (Y/N).

(Y/N): Goodnight, Eight.

Eight: ... Veronica...

(Y/N): Huh?

Eight: Veronica... That's my name.

(Y/N) started smiling.

(Y/N): Goodnight... Veronica...

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