How's this for Sansley?
-MH_C
Sans stared at himself in the mirror. His suit jacket lay across the chair next to the mirror. He was struggling with his cyan tie. He knew he had to be out on the beach any minute bright sun shone through the window behind him, partly blinding him. Stupid tie. His fingers were quickly becoming tangled in a messy knot of blue. Dammit. How had it been so easy to fix Frankie's tie, but so hard to fix his own? Sans smiled thinking of his son. The kid was unbelievably excited about this wedding and how he and his uncle and father all matched. And Undyne too, of course.
Sans groaned aloud, yanking the tie off, and staring at it in frustration there was a gentle knock on the door.
"Come in." He sighed. Lo and behold… Riley.
"Hey…" Her green eyes sparkled. Oh god. she's so beautiful. "Umm… do you need some help?"
"The tie is not… It's not working for me right now." Sans groaned. Riley laughed a little.
"I'll help. Here." She held out her hand and Sans set the long strip of cyan on her palm. "It is kind of complicated when… you're doing it in a mirror." She gently pulled the tie around San's collar.
"Where'd… uh… where'd you learn so much about… ties?" This is…. too distracting. Sans could hardly breath. Riley was so close to him he could feel warmth coming off her skin. Her arms were around his shoulders as she straightened his collar. Then she began tying the tie.
A sad look came in her eyes as she spoke in a murmur, "My dad… ummm…. he made me and my sister… l-learn how to do his tie for him. I mean, we did it h-happily. That was kind of before… well, it doesn't matter, now." She was closer now, gazing down at the tie in concentration. Sans studied her, from her long, red hair, to her gorgeous green eyes. She is perfection. Was the only way he could describe her. Oh Riley… if only i could tell her. Riley looked up suddenly, and they were face to face, inches apart. She froze, her fingers still wrapped around his tie, her cheeks began to glow a bright red, and he was sure his cheekbones were blue.
"Err…" He chuckled, looking away quickly. Before I do something stupid. He groaned inwardly. Dammit, Sans. This is too attached. His feelings for Riley were so… different. He'd never felt this way before. Like he was… flying? Soaring, really. And he wanted nothing more right now than to pull her into his arms, and… Dammit. If only she knew. If only…
Riley's arms came around his shoulders again as she folded his collar over the tie. Her hands were shaking. He could feel them against his bones. He wanted to grab them, steady them, and just ki- No. She's happy with Iro.
"Your… jacket?" Riley said, but she looked nervous, her cheeks were still a bright red.
"R-right." Sans blinked, and turned towards the chair he had set his jacket on. He pulled it over his arms, and Riley gently took either side of it in her hands and began to button it.
"Do you have your boutonniere?"
"Y-yeah." Sans leaned over and lifted the white rose wrapped in white ribbon from the seat of the chair. Riley gingerly took it from his fingertips. Their fingers brushed and Sans choked on his own breath. She's with someone else.
Riley gently pinned the rose onto San's jacket. Her fingers moved away from his ribs and Sans heaved a sigh, half of relief and half of disappointment.
"Thanks, Riley." She nodded, and they stood there for a moment silently.
"You know… ummm… S-sans, I wanted… I have to tell you…"
"SANS?!" Papyrus burst into the room. "I CAN'T DO THIS, SANS! I HAVE TO STAND UP IN FRONT OF EVERYONE!"
"Hey." Sans was shot back into reality. What are you doing?! Are you crazy? You can't fall in love with a girl… "Hey, it's gonna be okay, Paps. I'll be up there with you, and you're there for Undyne, right? You don't have to say anything now. Later, when we're all eating."
"RIGHT. UNDYNE HAS LINES FIRST."
"Exactly and it's going to go just fine." Sans smiled. He knew his cheekbones were still a dark blue. He didn't dare glance at Riley, he knew it would only make it worse. "Now. Let's go. Alphys and Undyne are waiting, and then afterwards everyone gets to eat your great spaghetti."
"YOU'RE RIGHT SANS, FOR ONCE! THIS IS GOING TO BE A GREAT WEDDING! LET'S GO!"
The wedding was awesome! Frankie and Frisk got to carry the two rings, and they did perfect! Afterwards Toriel told Frankie, Frisk, Wren, and Ella that they could all ride in her car to the reception area. Asgore would ride with Papyrus and Sans. Frisk called shotgun, so Ella, Frankie, and Wren had to sit in the back. The two girls were chatting happily about their dresses, cyan dresses. Both of them looked very nice. Frankie was still excited about his tie. He looked just like his dad. He was so proud of it.
"There's going to be lots of dancing there." Toriel said. She was also wearing a long cyan dress.
"Dancing?!" Ella gasped. "I love dancing! It's gonna be so fun!"
"And spaghetti. My Uncle Paps made lots of spaghetti." Frankie said.
"Oh. I like spaghetti." Wren smiled. She was still quiet as ever.
"That's great, 'cause there's always a lot." Ella said.
When they arrived it was beginning to rain, so they hurried inside. The music had already started. Alphys and Undyne would be arriving shortly, but Ella and Frisk couldn't wait. They rushed out onto the dance floor to have some fun, dancing crazily to the music. Wren, on the other hand, stood off to the side nervously. Frankie frowned. She looked upset.
"What's wrong, Wren?" He asked her. She looked up with a frown.
"I've never danced before." Wren said. "Not at a party."
"That's alright. I haven't either. I'll dance with you." He held out his hand, and she smiled.
"You're my bestest friend, Frankie." She took his hand and they both hurried out to where Frisk and Ella were spinning in circles on the dance floor. I have no idea what I'm doing…. He looked over to where a few other couples were dancing. The music wasn't too fast paced. He copied one who looked like they knew how to dance. He took Wren's hand in his right hand, placing his left hand on her waist, then led her around in circles on the dance floor. Both of them were sloppy, and off beat, but he didn't notice and neither did she.
"I love dancing!" She gasped. "I feel like Cinderella!"
"You look like Cinderella." Frankie replied. Her cheeks turned a bright red.
"Oh gosh." She murmured.
"Hey, kiddo!" Sans gestured to him. Frankie sighed.
"Yeah?"
"Alphys and Undyne just got here. It's time for the first dance. Alphys and Undyne get to dance first."
"Alright…"
"Thank you, Frankie."
"For what?" Frankie grinned.
"For making me feel like a princess." Wren leaned over and quickly kissed Frankie on the cheekbone, her cheeks a bright pink. Frankie knew his whole face was probably yellow.
"When Alphys and Undyne and Papyrus and Riley are done, you should dance with us." Ella said as she and Frisk joined them on the sidelines.
"Sure! That sounds fun." Frankie grinned. But never, in a million years, would he forget dancing with Wren.
"Guess we're up." Riley grinned up at Papyrus, even though she knew he couldn't see her smile. The First dance was just finishing and now it would be her and Paps' turn to take the floor.
"I DON'T KNOW…" He looked nervous.
"Hey, it's alright. You're a great dancer. We're gonna do great!" Riley said, taking his hand. "Dancing is fun. Lets just go out there and have some fun!"
"YES! FUN!" The skeleton looked reassured. "JUST WAIT! I'M THE BEST DANCER THERE IS, RILEY!" Riley couldn't reply, she was staring across the room at where Sans stood, his son by his side. The former look frustrated, he had taken off his suit jacket, and loosened his tie- rolling up his sleeves. God, why? Why is he so….? She wanted to smack herself. Stop it! Sans and you?! Ha! You'll be lucky to get anyone! Let alone Sans!
"RILEY! THE SONG IS STARTING!" Papyrus gasped. "ARE YOU ALRIGHT?!"
"Huh? Oh, Sorry, Papyrus. Let's dance." She took his hand in her's waiting for him to put his other hand on her waist.
"...NYEHHHH…." Papyrus frowned.
"Here." Riley took his hand and placed it on her waist. "Like that. Now… I'll lead." She led him around the dance floor to the beat of the song. He was terrified, so nervous, but she smiled.
"You're doing great. You're a very good dancer."
"I KNEW IT! I KNEW I WAS THE BEST!" Papyrus screamed, looking directly at Mettaton. "ALL ALONG!" Riley laughed, but her eyes found Sans again, and in that moment she wished with all her soul that she were dancing with him.
Sans watched as his brother danced with Riley, envy burning in his soul, his face blue. That should be me. But at the same time, Sans knew it could never be. She was with Iro, wasn't she? She was so close to him. Just last week, when Sans had gone to ask her to the wedding, he found her asking Iro instead.
"... do you wanna come with me to the wedding?" She asked, her green eyes glittering with excitement. Iro perked up immediately, and embraced her.
"Sure! I love weddings!"
That was all Sans saw, before he left the library, his soul crushed. Maybe it was for the best… getting into a relationship…. That's too attached. He frowns deeply. Papyrus wasn't that bad a dancer, but he was very nervous. Riley's eyes showed that she was smiling as she took control, leading the tall skeleton around the dance floor. I shouldn't ask her to dance… it would only make things worse.
As the dance finished up, Riley walked over to Iro, who was sitting at the bar, engaging in small talk with some friendly monsters. Sans couldn't help but stare. At least they're happy together...
"Hey- PUNK!" Undyne shouts, slamming her fist on the table Sans was sitting at, "No frowning at my wedding!" Sans jumps, his gaze snapping to the fish woman in front of him.
"Sorry… just spacing out." Sans replies quickly, Undyne grins, looking over to where Sans had been staring.
"You're staring at Riley?!" She crows, showing her off-white sharp teeth in a wild grin.
"N-No, I was-"
"You should ask her to dance! She-" Undyne stops herself, clearly holding something back, "I'm sure she'd say yes!"
"Uh… m-maybe." Sans' cheekbones burned. I shouldn't…. I really shouldn't.
"Anyways! Me an' Alphy are gonna dance- i heard the…" Undyne grins "slow dance is coming up soon! FUHUHUH!" Undyne dashes away, still grinning wildly.
The slow dance….? I shouldn't… I really. Really shouldn't….
"So, i was thinking about getting more reference books for the older kids, since we don't have very many… what do you think?", Iro asked. Riley and him had been talking about the library for the past 20 minutes.
"I think that sounds great!" Riley smiles, fully aware that Iro couldn't see it.
Iro nods. Another song begins.
"Wanna dance?" Iro exaggerates his hand out to her, it kind of reminds her of Mettaton. She laughs,
"Sure, nerd." She puts her hand in his. Riley didn't really know how to dance, and apparently, neither did Iro, because they just kinda moved to the dance floor and started going to the beat. Then again, everyone appeared to be doing that.
"So anyways, as I was saying about reference books!" Iro has to yell over the music, Riley just laughs,
"Can we continue this conversation another time?!" Iro laughs as well. I wonder how Sans is doing? Riley can't help but think about the short skeleton. She glances over at him. He's still sitting at the table. hmm…
Suddenly, the song stops. Mettaton, who was the DJ, took over the microphone,
"OH yes, beauties! I'm sure you all know what time it is~ Grab your lover: it's time for the slow dance~" The crowd cheers, a few wolf-whistles can be heard.
Iro wiggles his eyebrows at Riley, who scoffs in response.
"You are such a nerd."
"I'm proud of it."
Riley shakes her head,
"Of course you are."
Iro holds out a hand, exaggerating like he did before,
"May I have this dance?"
Riley laughs,
"Maybe if you stop being a loser."
"Deal."
Riley puts her hand in his, just as a low voice sounds from behind her,
"May I have this dance?"
Riley spins around to reveal… Sans. Despite his semi-formal appearance, with his loosened tie, and halfway rolled up sleeves… holy hell. he's handsome. help.
"U-UH… I…" Riley turns desperately back to Iro, who has the absolutely widest grin on his face as he draws his hand away from her,
"Go ahead. I'm gonna get a drink. Have fun you two!" Iro laughs as he makes his way to the punchbowl. It's just Riley and Sans as the music begins.
She could feel the blush rising on her face, hoping Sans doesn't notice. He holds out his hand, she takes it. It feels like she's on autopilot as he leads her out to the edge of the dancefloor.
His face is tinted slightly blue, but he doesn't speak a word. Riley's just about to speak when he puts a hand on her waist. ERROR ERROR OH MY GOD. HE'S SERIOUS. HE'S GONNA DANCE. WITH ME. Riley is breathless, her heart pounding. The other hand finds hers as they begin to dance. HOW DO YOU DANCE? She fumbles a bit, nearly falling into him. She can feel her face burning with blush.
Sans chuckles, the blue on his face burning brighter as well. He pulls her just a little closer, and that makes Riley absolutely lose it. Oh my god. WE'RE DANCING. TOGETHER. AAAAAAAAH! The skeleton guides her along, moving in slow circles to the beat of the song,
"y-y'know, for someone who 'doesn't dance'... I-I'd say you're doin' p-pretty good," Riley whispers, not even sure if he heard it. He did.
"I uh… heh." oh my god. I LIKE HIM. OH MY GOD. WHAT IF HE KISSES ME. AAAAH! Sans just chuckles, shrugging. A wild cheer can be heard from a nearby table, Riley turns to see Undyne and Alphys giving her a thumbs up, giant grins on their faces. She sends them a glare, but they just smile even wider.
She turns back to Sans, making direct eye contact with him. His entire face is blue now, and she's sure her entire face is red. Oh god. is he leaning in? IS HE LEANING IN? Sans moves even closer, Riley's heart skips a beat. He's gonna-
"AAAALRIGHT BEAUTIES AND GENTLEBEAUTIES, THAT CONCLUDES THE SLOW DANCE! NOW WHO'S READY FOR THE MACARENA?~" The crowd cheers, Riley looks up at Mettaton, and when she looks back,
Sans is gone.
REVIEWS FOR CHAPTER TWENTY-FOUR:
Ed's. Curious. Kitten: SO MUCH CINNAMON ROLL SWEETNESS! SEND HELP FOR MY TEETH! XD
How's this one for your teeth? Probably not much better...
Mr. Indigo: Ok I've been having a horrible day today and you know what, reading this has really helped, thank you. Also, I keep squealing like a fan-girl when I read a scene where Riley and Sans are together... Is that bad?
Aww! I'm sad you had a bad day, but I'm so glad this cheered you up! I always find immersing myself in my favorite fandoms and fanfictions cheers me up on bad days too. *cough* or writing *cough* Anyways! No, that is 100% not a bad thing. That is the opposite of a bad thing. I know the future and I /always/ scream when Sans and Riley are together.
HourglassMadness: (for chapter 23) I'll try to keep this one short since I tend to get a bit... Overexcited when I write reviews on your story. (I JUST LOVE YOUR STORY SO MUCH)
It just occurred to me that maybe the vows you mentioned in the prophecy might be Alphys and Undyne's vows.
Very convenient that there just happens to be a tree house... I have a feeling that tree house will be very important in the coming chapters.
Also, when Sans was in the tree house and Frankie called out to Riley I couldn't help but chant in my head: "Sans and Riley sitting' in a tree!"
:] good luck with the next chapter!
I don't know why I didn't see this when I posted twenty-four. Maybe you posted it after I posted chapter twenty-four. I dunno. Regardless I shall reply now!
Yes, that's a safe bet! Guess you'll have to see. :D
Hehe... good idea. Sans and Riley sitting in a tree. DEFINITELY k-i-s-s-i-n-g...
I'm so glad you like the story! :) That's so awesome! Thanks soooo much!
Guest: Wait a second. THE PROPHECY IS HAPPENING!
YAS! (did you think I would let you down?!) BEHOLD: CHAPTER TWENTY SIX. THE PROPHECY IS FULFILLED!
I guest as much: Awesome update! Papyrus and Frankie were awesome, it all felt like something that would actually happen. I loved Sans' reaction when the rug was pulled out from under him on the best man thing, but he really needs to stop dancing around the subject and just tell someone( preferably more reliable then two children). I can't wait for the next update!
Oh Sans... He is certainly a conflicted soul. I suspect that as soon as the wedding excitement is over Undyne's gonna make sure he asks Riley out first. After all, she and Alphys do have a bet. She's gotta win back that money somehow...
Asreil: Can you tell my mom that flowey is her son? Pls I mean she will now hate me but, I want to live with toriel again.
And I hate soreil because I walked into the room while they were fucking sooooo...yeah I fucking hate it.
I'll make sure to tell your mom. I'm sure she'll be happy to see you.
My gosh. I did not need that. But uhh... You won't find any Soriel here. So don't worry about it. only Sansley.
Anonymous: (Send me help too XD) OMG STOOOOP! I WANT TO HATE IT BUT I CANT DANGIT WHYYYY MUST YOU DO THIS TO MEEE! (But for real this was really good :0) Waiting for these updates is excruciating ;-;
Stop resisting. It's futile. Sansley is beautiful. You know it. ;)
I'm sad: Not because of the story but because none of the fanfictions I like other than this one are updating...
:(
I like this update btw
Well, I'm glad we're updating so you've got something to read! I hope you like this chapter too!
Gazzy: I'm a huge Soriel shipper and I STILL like Sansley!
Hehe... ;)
sonicxjones: Well I can't wait to C-YANother chapter!
FOR THE LOVE OF GOD, SANS! STOP PLAGUING MY LIFE WITH PUNS. (as a side note, that was actually pretty clever, and I laughed really hard when I first read it)
Gosh! Thanks all so much for the fabulous reviews! Can't wait to see what you have to say about the TENSION in this chapter! :D
See you next time!
-MH_C