Chara wanted nothing more than to just stay in bed all day. They really had no choice in the matter, though. Asriel had offered to stay with them throughout the night, but Chara declined. Frisk had noticed how on edge they seemed and offered the same. Chara was going to decline them, too, but they just couldn't refuse Frisk. Besides, the thought of Frisk sleeping right beside them was too tantalizing for Chara to resist. They were glad they had accepted. Frisk had fallen asleep quickly, before Chara. They ended up cuddling with Chara as they slept. Chara had fallen asleep much faster than usual with Frisk at their side. They fell asleep to Frisk's steady breathing and heartbeat. When Chara woke up, they were full-body hugging Frisk. They blush and let go of Frisk. Frisk smirks at them as they sit up.

"Good morning," Frisk teased. "You sleep well, partner?"

Chara cleared their throat awkwardly. "U-Um..! Yeah...uh..h..how long have you been up?"

"Oh,a little while," Frisk grinned. "Just didn't want to wake you up."

Chara's face grew redder. They pulled the sheets off and stood.

"Well...aha..!" Chars scratches the back of their neck. "I'm gonna...go get ready..!"

Chara grabbed a change of clothes and rushed to the bathroom. They slid down against the wall, their face bright red by now. They take a deep breath. They felt so stupid. Frisk must've been so embarrassed. How dare they? Chara shakes their head to clear it. They didn't have time for this. Chara quickly throes their clothes on. Theytake a brief look at themself in the mirror. Chata sighs and brushes out their hair. They could still feel Frisk's breathing on their chest. Chara buries their face in their hands. They've never felt more embarrassed in their life. It was stupid, they knew, but Chara felt really, really stupid. Chara stays in the bathroom for a few minutes before finally changing. They walk out of the bathroom, immediately rushing downstairs. They pause at the bottom of the staircase as they pick up a conversation. They could only pick up bits and pieces.

"Look...I don't care if you don't like them.."

"I promised...maybe...hurt you.."

Chara tries to listen closer.

"Have you even been paying attention to how they've been acting lately? They've been on edge and just...a lot different. It's probably something to do with going back to public school. But that's not my point!"

"Frisk," Sans sounded more serious than he had ever been, and that was saying a lot. "Just because they're different now doesn't mean they'll be different later. Besides, knowing Chara, it could just as well be an act. I just-"

"You say 'knowing Chara' as if you know anything about them!" Frisk interrupted, feeling angry now. "Tell me, when have you ever, EVER actually sat down and had a genuine, civilized conversation with Chara? Hm? Maybe they wouldn't hate you so much if you stopped being such an ass to them!"

Frisk holds their breath for a few seconds after their outburst. They look to the side.

"...Sorry," Frisk sighs. "I just...you don't know Chara like I do. They hurt you, and I get that. But if you spend your whole life hating them, they'll never change or be the person you want them to be."

Sans sighed heavily and rubbed his temples. "You...really don't get it, do you? I just...can't forgive Chara after everything they've done. You might, but I can't. I just can't."

Frisk crosses their arms. Before they can speak, Chara walks in.

"Um..Frisk, we have to go," Chara scratches the back of their neck awkwardly.

Frisk jumps a little, but nods. "Oh! Yeah!"

Frisk stands up and quickly walks out of the room. Chara was about to leave when they notice that Sans had been glaring at them. Chara looks to to door and starts to walk, but Sans speaks.

"..How much did you hear," His question seemed more like a statement, and he sounded extremely harsh and irritated.

"Uhh.." Chara bites the inside of their lip.

"Tell me," Chara could tell Sans was dead serious.

"Uh...a lot of it..?" Chara looks to l side. "...I don't have time for this right now. I need to go."

Before Sans could respond, Chara bolts out the door. They catch up with Frisk. Frisk looks over to them and frowns.

"What happened..?" Frisk asks.

"Oh, nothing, nothing..." Chara shakes their head. "Sans just had to ask me something.."

"Oh?" Frisk tilts their head. "What was it..?"

"Nothing important.." Chara crosses their arms. Frisk shrugs as they make it to the bus stop. Chara didn't feel ready. They didn't have a plan to kill Danny yet. They'd have to deal with him until they could figure it out. Chara needed to get this over with quickly.

As the bus pulls up, Chara starts to feel sick to their stomach. They were terrified. They had to fight through it, though. They needed to stay strong for their family..for themself. Chara steps on the bus, feeling their hands shaking. In fact, their whole body was probably shaking. Chara quickly stumbles into a seat. Asriel had stumbled behind them all the way to the bus stop. He plops down next to Chara. He seemed upset, too.

"What's wrong..?" Chara frowns.

"Mmph..nothing.." He shakes his head.

"Come on...you can tell me," Chara smiles weakly, trying to hide their own fear to help him.

"I'm okay, really...just..I'm tired.."

Chara rolls their eyes. "Seriously, Asriel? Don't try that with me. What's wrong."

"It's nothing," Asriel shakes his head again. "Just...leave me alone!"

Asriel huffs, crosses his arms, and looks away. Chara frowns.

"...Okay.."