Mr. Krabs: A Short Story

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Over the countless years Calvin spent living in Bikini Bottom, he had been enamored by Mr. Krabs, who had eventually became his adored husband. The two had their occasional argument, which roused by Mr. Krabs unrelenting lust for money and all things of value, and at times, Calvin began to doubt the authenticity of their relationship. Claws caressed dollar bills with such tender care, a level of affection that he began to grow envious of. Why couldn't Mr. Krabs give him that love? Why couldn't he engulf Calvin into his muscular body, and whisper the sweet melody he did five years ago on that sunny spring day? Overgrowing desire for Mr. Krabs is what drove him into action, and whether or not he would find the treasure he yearned for, Calvin would not sit idly and watch his marriage rot away like old man Jenkins. …show more content…

Why ye' scare me like that, Calvin?! I nearly dropped me money!" Mr. Krabs yelled after Calvin tapped him on the shoulder, and his meaty claws protected the dollars like a newborn child. Furrowing his brows, Calvin brushed against his husband's shoulder and aimed a spiteful glare as he passed by. "Money this. Money that. All you do anymore is sit around and count your change! I spend the whole day teaching at boating school and thought I'd at least have my husband welcome me home!" Irritation poisoned his breath, and while he faced his back away from Mr. Krabs, a sudden bang shattered the air. Calvin swiftly turned his head, to find that Mr. Krabs had slammed his claw against the table. "And what of it?! I spend all me day at the Krusty Krab makin' sure Squidward doesn't sleep on the job and that Spongebob try any of his crazy shenanigans!" "Bullshit!" Calvin yelled. "Don't act like I haven't seen you in that office! Even Spongebob said the only thing you do is sit on your ass all day and count change! What, is it too much fucking work to answer my calls during my lunch

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