Alphys choked. "Oh my God! Undyne, you know it's not a date!"

Stunned, you could only stare at the frozen figure staring back at you. God damn she was fit. Alphys quickly dove out her seat to meet Undyne and to give her a lizard peck. For such a stout lizard monster, she sure could move fast. She did seem out of breath just from that short burst, though.

She continued, wheezing out the words. "U-Uhm, so it went well. As you can see, we, uh, started watching anime together at our place? Yeah." Alphys introduced you to Undyne hastily, then introduced her girlfriend to you. You don't know why, but fear gripped you for whatever reason. The fish monster approached you, closing the door. Alphys remained in the doorway, unsure of what to do.

Soon, you were practically face to face with her. She didn't have a nose, but up close like this you could make out two nostrils. If anything, it made her look prettier. You wondered about her eyepatch, if she wore it as a fashion sense, actually lost her eye, or was it another case of a strange monster doing strange things. Like Burgerpants, kind of. Face to face, your mind raced, not intimidated, but thoughtful, the initial fear had dissipated. You couldn't read Undyne's expression, except for the fact she was analyzing you the same way through squinted eyes.

Eventually, she gave you a huge toothy grin and offered her hand out for a handshake. "Hey, I'm Alphy's ball and chain, Undyne! Nice to meet you!" Her voice was strong and confident, but not loud or harsh. You took her hand and shook, properly introducing yourself in the process.

Holy SHIT her grip was so god damn strong what the hell your hand is breaking your fucking hand is breaking what the hell Undyne stop STOP. She let go at once when she noticed your pained face. Her surprise was definitely genuine, she didn't just try to break your hand on purpose.

"Oh my God, I'm so sorry! Let me get you some ice. Alphys, help me!"

They both ran into the kitchen and scrambled into the freezer and various other places. They weren't quiet. Undyne kept apologizing while Alphys kept insisting that it was alright and that they could fix it. They brought out a green makeshift icepack for your hand, which made it feel better instantly. Monster ice packs? You thanked them. Alphys took her seat infront of the laptop and Undyne took her seat on your other side.

"I can't tell you how sorry I am. God I messed up hard! To a houseguest no less!"

You smiled weakly at the apologizing fish monster. "It's okay, really. It feels better already." Truthfully, it didn't break or anything, it just hurt like hell. Maybe she didn't know her own strength?

Alphys turned on the next episode. Undyne didn't need an introduction to this show, during the introduction she commented on how she loves this series. The three of your watched somewhat silently, laughing at the appropriate moments and cheering at the main character's victory. Undyne broke the silence at last during the ending song.

"Are you comfortable? I'll get us all something to drink."

She leapt from her seat with enough force to jump over the laptop and land in the kitchen. You suspected she worked out, with a leap like that and a grip like hers.

The stout lizard called out to her from the chair, getting the next episode ready. "Undyne? Can I get a soda?"

"Sure!"

"Me too, if that's okay."

"OH! Yes of course, you're the guest! Coming right up!"

As you waited, you faced Alphys who gave you an amiable smile. You set the makeshift icepack on next to the laptop, you didn't really need it anymore.

You grinned to yourself. Your yellow friend tilted her head in confusion.

"So what do you call a senior that likes math?"

She shrugged.

"Sen pi"

Alphys laughed really hard at that and you laughed at her laughter. The laughing was contagious until you both were in stitches, all over a stupid pun. Undyne came back with two bottled drinks and a fishy teacup, wearing a sly grin on her face.

"Hey, you two get on like a house on fire. Was your date just as fun to watch?"

Your yellow friend blushed barely enough for anyone to notice and snatched her drink. "I keep telling you, it's not a date, Undyne!"

"Yeah, playdate, whatever. She's cool enough."

Undyne nodded at you and tossed you your soda. You set it down on the table, wondering if it'd explode from just the toss alone. Alphys girlfriend seemed to approve of you, which caused you to feel relaxed and giddy. Alphys commented on how you needed to tell that joke to Sans later. The soda didn't explode when you opened it.

The three of you continued watching the series. Undyne talked to you while Alphys set up each new episode. She was genuinely taking an interest in you, as you told her about your life and what you do for a living and how you live alone and where exactly you lived.

She lit up at how close you lived. "Hey, if you live so damn close, you could totally visit regularly, don't let this be a one-time thing huh?"

Both you and Alphys started at her. By God she accepted you already. She was the energetic cheerful sort. Thankfully, she understood boundaries and didn't touch you at all throughout the night. You didn't feel comfortable with those guys who patted you, ruffled your hair, and slapped your back, among other things when they were just a little bit friendly. Undyne almost seemed like the sort to do shit like that, but she didn't. She liked you, and you liked her. You made another monster friend, it would seem.

Alphys glanced at the laptop's clock. "Oh crap. Papyrus and Sans are going to be here soon."

Undyne shrugged, her relaxed demeanor in contrast to Alphys' sudden tenseness. She pointed her fishy teacup at you. "Are you stayin' or…?"

You nodded meekly to Undyne, who gave a big toothy grin in response.

The lizard monster began texting on her phone. "I-I should have let them know we'd have a fifth sooner. They'll be here any seco-"

Pop.

Two skeletons, a tall one and the short one known to you as Sans appeared out of nowhere behind you. You practically fell over in surprise. Sans wore the same outfit you saw him earlier and was holding a stack of pizzas, while the tall skeleton seemed to be wearing armor. Not just a breastplate either, but shoulder pads, a helmet, and several pillows taped around many of his limbs. You raised an eyebrow at the skeleton's attire.

Undyne's voice yelled out unusually harshly, causing you to wince away from her. "NGAHHH! PAPYRUS!"

"NYEH, UNDYNE!" The tall skeleton retorted, his arms folded.

Undyne had leaped from her seat the same way she had leaped into the kitchen, but this time she leapt at the tall skeleton known as Papyrus. Sans took step to the side to avoid what could only be described as a brutal tackle, never breaking that huge grin of his. Papyrus was blown away, hitting the wall hard. The skeleton was no pushover though, he got right back up and grappled with her, matching her in raw strength. However, Undyne seemed to be the more experienced fighter and shifted her weight to throw Papyrus off of his balance, allowing her to overtake him.

"OH NO!"

"OH YES!"

You, Sans, and Alphys watched in awe as Undyne delivered to Papyrus a Zangief-styled spinning piledriver through the coffee table. You now understood why he was covered in pillows. What you didn't understand was what the hell just happened?

Papyrus groaned as Undyne laughed triumphantly. Then, as if nobody piledrivered anyone through a coffee table, they both sat side by side, took out a little black book and pen, and began writing down rapidly.

"Huhuhuhu! That makes 278 to nothing, Papyrus! It's not as satisfying when I don't have a single defeat to my name!"

"NYEH, I'LL SHOW YOU NEXT TIME!"

You stared at them for a moment, then stared at Alphys, who shrugged. "I think it's because they don't want to get their combat skills rusty in time of peace? I guess?"

Sans strolled next to Alphys and sat down. He nodded at you while setting down the pizza pies. "Hey, kid."

"H-hey, Sans." You responded shyly.

Papyrus tore himself from the writing and stared at you, the new voice. It's only now that he seemed to notice you. You couldn't help but stare back and wave. He mimicked you. This felt incredibly awkward, and you could tell he felt the same way. You thanked the heavens when Undyne finally introduced the two of you to each other.

"OH, IT'S A PLEASURE TO MEET YOU. I'M THE GREAT PAPYRUS, A FRIEND OF ALPHYS AND UNDYNE."

For someone who sounded a bit louder than normal, he sounded exceptionally kind and gentle. You smiled by reflex and introduced yourself to him, telling him that you just met Undyne today and are kinda friends with Alphys.

"THAT'S GREAT! ARE YOU GOING TO BE JOINING US FOR OUR ANIME NIGHT?"

You nodded, the skeleton didn't hide his excitement. Alphys was already at work with getting the show ready for everyone, taking care to save what episode you had left off on for later. Undyne finished writing in her book and took care to finish Papyrus' writing and sat down next to Sans, abandoning her seat next to you. Noticing that the only vacant seat is the one directly next to you, you pat it for the tall skeleton.

"Don't worry, I don't bite." You said, playfully.

"GOOD! NEITHER DO I!"

He joined you and sat down, staying a respectable distance away but close enough to not be weird. He seemed to be oddly conscious of boundaries. Once everyone was seated and given a paper plate to help themselves, Alphys began describing the anime they were about to watch. Next to a tall kind skeleton and an awkward lizard girl, and in the company of a terrifyingly strong and hot fish lady and a shorter skeleton, you felt oddly relaxed. This felt so natural and friendly. It felt like you weren't imposing at all.

Alphys finished her explanation and began the show. You relaxed and took a slice of your favored pizza, ready to enjoy a show about manly men doing manly things.


Come on, Undyne's a sweetheart! Practically everyone in Undertale is super duper kind one way or another. You didn't think that she would hate you for stealing Alphys' attention, right?

Next chapter, manly men doing manly things and your first REAL interaction with Sans!