Day 20

"You've improved," Sans said, as he dipped Curtain on the decrescendo of the song in Outer-view restaurant.

"Of course. This is fun," Curtain said, as Sans brought her back up on two feet.

"You might dance better than me if you keep this up," Sans said, as he kept his arm wrapped around her waist while they were walking back to their table.

"Yeah. I might have to teach you some moves," Curtain said with an amused smile, as Sans snickered.

"Oh, before I forget, next weekend the reservation is for Sunday. They said something about closing the restaurant next Saturday to get supplies for a... festival?" Sans said.

"-Gasp- Oh my gosh, I almost forgot the Blue-Harbor Festival. They have one every year at the pier on the last day of this month. It's on a Tuesday I think. I actually get four days off of work: Monday to Thursday," Curtain said.

"Huh. That sounds like fun," Sans said.

"Yeah. We should definitely go, I can show you everything..." Curtain trailed off when realization hit her as they sat at their table.

"Last day of this month... last day for our deal," Sans said.

"... already? It hasn't been that long, has it?" Curtain asked, in a softer tone.

"Hmm. Today makes twenty days," Sans said, as he was stirring his drink with the straw.

"Ten days left..." Curtain said, while looking towards the sea.

"Yup. Ten days..." Sans said, looking at his drink.

They stood silent for a moment.

Then Curtain smirked and said, "Well, I'm still here. Doesn't look like you're trying hard enough, Sans."

Sans looked up at her, and then he smirked too and said, "We'll see sweetheart. I still have ten days left. That's probably way more than enough though."

"We'll see then," Curtain said with a smug smile, as she took a sip of her drink with confidence.

"We will," Sans said with a cheeky grin, as he also sipped his drink with just as much confidence as her.

They ate their meal and watched the sunset from where they were. When it was time to go, they had to wake up Frisk because she was sleeping at her table. She said she didn't really sleep much as of late, so Sans took her home after bringing Curtain back to her house.

Day 21

Sans and Curtain were walking around the city at noon and just talking. Frisk had business to take care of, so that left just Curtain and Sans wondering around and not doing much since Curtain had to work the next day. As they walked around, they came across a black cat with a single gray stripe on it's back, and it was curled up and shaking weakly.

"Aww, poor dear. He doesn't look very good," Curtain said, as she cautiously approached the feline, who only looked at her weakly with his blue eyes, and then lowered his head.

Sans stood next to Curtain as she knelt down and stroke the cat's head. She noticed a black collar on his neck, and she realized that he must belong to someone.

"Poor thing. Separated from your family and having nowhere to go. That's sad," Curtain said softly, feeling sort-of empathetic for the little critter.

"His time is near. He won't last long like this... I'll take him now," Sans said, his hand glowing black.

Curtain looked up at him and noticed his hand.

"Sans no. Let me see what I can do," Curtain said, as she took off her black jacket and placed the cat on it so that she could carry him.

"Are you sure?" Sans asked, and Curtain nodded as they started walking.

Then Sans decided to ask Curtain a few things to see her perspective:

"It's just a cat."

"Cat or not, he shouldn't have to die like that." -Curtain

"Why bother? He might get lost again." -Sans

"And if he doesn't? It doesn't matter how many times he gets lost, I won't let him die because of that. He deserves another chance." -Curtain

"What if the owner doesn't want him?" -Sans

"Then it's a good thing he's not with them." -Curtain

"Would you keep him?" -Sans

"I might, or I'll see if Karol wants him. She likes animals." -Curtain

"What if he dies any way?" -Sans

"Then at least he dies in the arms of someone who cares about him." -Curtain

Sans smiled while looking towards her, as Curtain was petting the cat.

"Your a gem, Curtain," Sans said, as she looked towards him and smiled.

When Curtain turned forward, Sans felt something inside his chest, something weighing down on his soul. He stiffened his shoulder blades, recognizing this feeling but not wanting to feel it again. He looked away from her and shook his head, and when he looked back, the weight was gone.

'What was that? Why did I feel g...? Eh, it's gone now,' Sans thought, and then they entered a pet clinic.

Curtain brought in the cat, and one of the vets recognized the feline and took him in. She said that the owners reported the cat missing and they were very worried about him. They examined him, as Sans and Curtain waited in the waiting room. The pets stood near the opposite side of the room where Sans was, shaken by his presence, as he just chuckled and Curtain slowly shook her head. When they were called in to see the cat, he was in a cage with blankets and water, and he looked much better.

Curtain reached her fingers into the cage, as the cat licked her fingers in gratitude. Sans did the same, as the cat rubbed his head on his fingers, as if he was saying thanks. The owners of the cat came in, a man and woman and their young teenager. The teenage girl looked into the cage and yelped in delight to see her cat again. She stuck her face on the cage, as her cat happily licked her cheek. The parents were relieved to see their daughter so happy to be reunited with her loving pet.

"She was so sad without Tomorrow around. I'm so glad he's safe," the mother said to the vet.

"Don't thank us. Thank these two. They were the ones who brought him in," the vet said, gesturing to Sans and Curtain.

The brown-haired teen turned towards them and smiled brightly. She walked over and hugged both of them.

"Thank you so much for bringing him here. You saved him!" She cried, and then let them go.

"Your very welcome," Curtain said, with a smile.

Sans was too surprised to speak so he nodded in agreement with Curtain.

"Thank you so much for saving Tomorrow and saving our baby girl's happiness," the father said, as he shook each of their hands.

"Oh! We have an award for whoever found him," the mother said, rummaging through her purse.

"Keep it. I was unaware of the reward, and I didn't save him for that. You'll need it to take care of him anyway," Curtain said, gesturing to the cat, and the parents nodded gratefully.

Curtain and Sans left the family with their beloved pet, and continued walking around.

"... it's weird. I never really saved a life before," Sans said.

"Well, there you go. You just saved a life today by having mercy," Curtain said, as she rubbed his shoulder with her hand.

"Yeah, there's a first for everything I suppose..." Sans trailed off, as he stopped walking which made Curtain stop in her tracks.

"What's wrong?" Curtain asked.

"Mercy... Frisk get out here!" Sans said, turning around.

Out from an alley, Frisk peeked out at first, and then she stepped out fully.

"Hey guys," Frisk said, with a sheepish grin.

"Have you been following us? Or did you have something to do with us finding that cat?" Sans asked, with narrowed eyes.

"Umm... latter," Frisk said, while rubbing the back of her head.

"Why Frisk?" Curtain asked.

"I figured you were going to save him, and I thought you could stop Sans from reaping him," Frisk answered.

Sans just arched an eyebrow and turned away, as Curtain said, "Aww, that's sweet of you Frisk."

Curtain turned towards Sans and said, "And that was sweet of you too Sans. Whether you wanted to or not, thank you for letting me save him."

Sans looked towards her with a smile and said, "Anything to make you happy."

Curtain turned away with a smile, as Sans just snickered and they all started walking together.

After Sans and Frisk left Curtain at home that night, Marisol called Curtain so that they could just talk. At one point in their conversation, Marisol asked why Sans was so intent on hanging out with Curtain all the time, and Curtain finally revealed to her the deal. She asked Marisol not to worry the others by telling them, and Marisol agreed not to tell them, although she was very worried. Curtain reassured her that she would be okay before hanging up to go to sleep.

The days are getting shorter peoples. Were getting closer to the end.

How will this story end, you ask? You shall see… well, read. :)

See ya soon. ;D