Sans had memorised the various school hall ways at this point, almost certain that he'd gotten every shortcut down to scratch. Knowing all the secrets to something were simply just, boring. Sans sauntered to the school entrance, reluctantly facing yet another day of tiring education in high school. Papyrus had gone ahead of him this morning, he was pretty sure he was late.
From behind him and not far from earshot, he'd heard a mildly infuriating conversation; "I think I'm gonna do it, I think I'll ask out Frisk today", a young human teen said with really hopeful eyes.
"Ohh? That's bold, good luck dude, you two really hit it off that other day," his friend was ecstatic.
"Hey," Sans stopped in front of them, eye ablaze. "Man to man, here's to friendly advice, if you keep going the way you are now…. You're gonna have a bad time". Sans's shadow seemed to almost loom over them, despite his small stature.
"I-i-i-it's the skeleton that's always with Frisk", the two humans shrieked. "W-w-we're sorry!" They took off almost at a sprint. Sans could have sworn he'd heard them shouting about telling Asriel, but he didn't care.
"Hurry, Asri, we'll be late!" Speak of the devil, Frisk's voice could be heard not far from behind. Sans turned around and saw Frisk and Asriel running together. "Good morning, Sans! If you don't hurry you'll be late." Frisk said hurriedly as the pair ran past him.
'I guess there's some things I can't help but work hard for,' Sans thought as he watched Frisk's back. So much had changed since they'd played together back in Snowdin, Frisk used to always rely on him. But before he knew it, she was gone, running ahead him with her own two feet (metaphorically and literally speaking). Sans had always liked her as someone a little more than a friend. He glared at Asriel. Catching Asriel turn around, their eyes established a mutual relation; 'rivals'.
Finally, Sans arrived to the classroom. 'Something's not right'. Sans was alert and aware some unknown coloured gas leaking from behind the door. Was it noxious? Sans blocked his nose and swung the classroom door open, only to be hit by an incredibly blinding light.
"OH, YES". A deep robotic voice echoed through the classroom, as the smoke subsided, revealing humans and monster's number 1 star; Mettaton. Posed at the front of the classroom with Napstablook, Shyren and Burgerpants, all technicolour lights shone on them, ready to break into a jam.
The students burst into a scream, cheering for the band as they performed "Death by Glamour". Sans watched from the entrance, noting that Mettaton still had the some colourful dance moves as back in the Underground. 'Why did I even worry', Sans thought, sighing, albeit glad to see that at least his friends were enjoying the spectacle. He smiled, watching Frisk clap along with the beat of the music, 'did the kid forget that Mettaton tried to kill her while playing that song', Sans thought.
Eventually, the song ended, and the neon lights disappeared, returning the classroom to its original integrity. The homeroom teacher looked absolutely flabbergasted, jaw still hanging low.
"Alphys, darling!" Mettaton ran up to the nervous scientist, "How dare you debut without me. Was it because you thought that I would cockblock you and Undyne. Well you don't have worry about that!"
Alphys blushed furiously as she tried to stop herself from stuttering.
"Mettaton, I assure you that there are no cocks in this relationship," Undyne answered, she too had a red tinge to her cheeks.
"Ooh, semantics," Mettaton shrugged off Undyne's comment, "Just ignore the technicalities and kiss already". Mettaton left the couple red as beets. "But, to the point; in this school, I have a genius plan to revitalise the music club by performing with my phantasmagorical band during breaks". Mettaton said excitedly as he gestured to Napstablook, Shyren and Burgerpants, who had now successfully fit in with their peers. (Aside from Napstablook, who still seemed a little dreary).
"How do you even plan to get the equipment for that?" Sans asked as he joined the conversation.
"INDEED, WHERE DID THE LIGHTS EVEN COME FROM?" Papyrus asked.
"Ooohh, connections, darling, connections," Mettaton said, winking at the skeletal brother.
"Don't make it sound so evil!" Asriel defended, worried about people misunderstanding. "Frisk and I worked hard to get the rest of the student council to agree and to set it up. Not to mention we were almost late today." Frisk nodded in agreement
"Yes, I thank you two graciously, after all the show is just starting", Mettaton said while eyeing Frisk. All except Frisk and Asriel raised their eyesbrows at the phrase.
Asriel, sighing turned to face Frisk with worry in his eyes, "are you going to be okay Frisk?"
"Of course", Frisk smiled confidently. Which Asriel returned with a pat on Frisk's head. Much to Sans's despise.
By the time it was lunch, no "show" had been executed. Sans wondered about what Mettaton had said, 'what show?' He pondered as he walked to the shaded seating area that he shared with his friends.
An extremely large crowd had formed not far from his seating spot. Comprising of both humans as well as monsters.
"BROTHER, DO YOU THINK THIS IS METTATON'S "SHOW"? LET US GO QUICKLY, FOR I, THE GREAT PAPYRUS, MUST SEE THIS WITH MY OWN EYES" Papyrus dragged Sans hurriedly to the front of the crowd, extremely excited.
Sans was face to face with not only Mettaton's band, but also Frisk on the piano. He'd heard from Shyren that she saw Frisk playing the piano in Waterfall, but wow, he never thought he'd be able to see it for himself. Not only that; being in an outdoor scene, there was a myriad of tangled wires, stretching from their instruments back into an unknown classroom in the nether realm of the school. 'Had Frisk and Asriel set all this up? When did they even have time?' Sans with overwhelmed with questions, but overall, he was impressed.
The audience grew wild as Mettaton cued his dancing. Music echoed through the school. Sans watched Frisk as she tapped away on the piano. Her soft lilting notes contrasted perfectly with Mettaton's techno style.
'Wow, Frisk. Looks, smarts and talents. You're really reeling me in, kiddo'. Sans thought, smiling. 'Guess I really can't help loving her'.
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