Day 26
While working at the cash register, Curtain was dealing with customers, as some of them complimented on how friendly and happy she was that day. Curtain continued to cheerily work, as Ciara and Joseph noticed and were surprised. The last person on line stood waiting, as Curtain was putting something under the register. When she stood up, she was shocked to see Caroline standing there smiling at her.
"Hey Curtain, what's up?" Caroline said, with a wave of her hand.
"Oh my gosh, Caroline! When did you get back?" Curtain asked, as she jumped over the counter and slapped hands with Caroline.
"Last night. I was too tired to see a lot of ya, so I went home and went to sleep," Caroline replied.
"Wow, it's great to have you back. We missed you, all of us," Curtain said, as Caroline noticed that her eyes seemed brighter.
"Hmm, I don't know, Curtain. You seem much happier than before I left. Did something happen while I was gone?" Caroline asked, as Curtain held a half-smile while her cheeks tinted pink.
"Umm... yeah... Alright, yes. This Skele-reaper came into my house the night you left and he wanted to take my soul because he's in love with me, but to save my life I made a deal with him that in thirty days he'll have to make me fall in love with him and then he could have my soul. But if he can't, then I take a part of his soul so that he won't be able to take mine again. I also think it would be cool to be immune to Death, but never mind that. The thing is... he's actually really cool, and I like him, as a friend! So-" Curtain was kindly cut off by Caroline, who said,
"Bring him over to my apartment tomorrow. I want to meet him."
"Uhh! Are you sure?" Curtain asked.
"Yes. I'd like to meet your lovely Skele-reaper... what is his name?" -Caroline
"Sans," -Curtain
"Yes, your lovely Skele-reaper Sans," Caroline said, and then she left the game store.
"Okay. Hey wait! He's not... mine... right...?" Curtain said, not sure why she was unsure.
Upon hearing Curtain say that, Ciara was placing a box near the cash register as she said,
"Hmm, your friends are at peace with Sans now, but I wonder how they'll feel if he takes your Soul."
Curtain bit her lip without a reply, as Ciara left to continue her work.
After work, Curtain returned home to pick up Frisk since she stayed overnight at her house. As they went in Curtain's car, Sans suddenly appeared in the backseat of the car, startling Curtain and Frisk.
After scolding Sans about popping out of nowhere again, Curtain drove to Marisol's house to pick her up. Marisol just walked outside when she saw them and entered the backseat since Frisk was sitting in the front.
Curtain and Sans waved off Marisol and Frisk as they walked up the stairway onto the cruise ship. When on the ship, Marisol and Frisk became a bit feverish since they were excited.
Sans and Curtain decided to hang out with the others since they had to wait a few hours for the cruise ship to come back to port. They stood with Karol and Joseph for awhile, and Joe joined them as well.
Afterward, Sans and Curtain went to hang out with Rini and Hare, and Jonathan joined them as well. Later, Kelvin and Corvin jumped in to hang out, although Kelvin and Sans were struggling to smile when greeting each other, but then they started laughing from the goofy expressions they were making at each other.
The cruise ship was returning to port, as Sans and Curtain were waiting for it to return in the same spot where Marisol and Frisk had waited for them before. When the two arrived, Curtain and Sans were surprised to see that the two looked so relaxed and almost glowing. They suspected that they went to the spa that Curtain went to.
During the car ride, Marisol and Frisk were talking about everything they did, and how Frisk was able to get Marisol and herself to the front of the line of the spa by secreting walking through a portal when no one was looking. They all continued to talk and laugh, not realizing that Curtain drove right by Marisol's house.
When Marisol was finally brought home, Curtain drove to her house, and the three entered her home. After awhile, Frisk fell asleep on the couch, and Curtain decided to let her sleep over another night. Sans left Frisk to stay at Curtain's house, but before he left, Curtain told him that they were going to meet Caroline tomorrow since she came back, and Sans agreed to meet her. Then Sans returned home to Cosmos.
Day 27
Caroline called Curtain to tell her to be at her apartment with Sans at noon. Curtain also asked her if Frisk could come, and Caroline agreed. The three headed to Caroline's apartment complex in the city, which was more of a condo on the top floor. Caroline greeted them at the door while wearing a yellow apron with pink lace on the sides. She was just finishing up making lunch for all of them, and they settled on the long red couch. As they were eating, Caroline took the apron off, and she sat down to eat with them.
"So dears, how's the food so far?" Caroline asked.
"It's great!" Frisk said, almost tearing up from chewing the best sandwich of all time.
"You never cease to amaze me, Coach," Curtain said, eating a salad wrap.
"How did you make this food so good?" Sans asked, eating a different sandwich.
"Aww, thank you. But it's nothing special I did to make it good. I just... make it," Caroline said, taking a single bite of her wrap.
Caroline began to ask some questions, like how Curtain met Sans and Frisk, where they are from, and what have they all been doing. Curtain replied that she met them unexpectedly when Sans decided to invade her room one night to take her soul, which surprised Sans and Frisk how coolly she said that. Caroline nodded her head and told Curtain to continue, which was extraordinary to Sans and Frisk how calm she was too.
Curtain continued to explain that the Life Embodiment Toriel saved her life, and she sent Frisk to watch over Sans and herself for the duration of the month. Also, Curtain mentioned that they've all been hanging out and having good times, but she's still there so Sans isn't doing so well. Sans retaliated by mentioning that Curtain was flirting with him at the restaurant, of which Curtain said that she was playing, but Sans said that she stood with him to eat the "Meal of Lovers." Curtain said that she was hungry and that he had been flirting with her since day one, and Sans said that he was trying to be charming, more so considering the deal, and what was her excuse to flirt back.
Caroline and Frisk were actually enjoying themselves, until Caroline saw that Sans and Curtain stood a few inches from the others' face when they stood up to retaliate one another. She stood up and told Sans and Curtain to calm down. They did, but then Caroline asked to talk to Sans alone on her balcony, and Sans agreed with some reluctance since he was unsure why she wanted to talk to him. Curtain was concerned about him too, but Frisk stood with her to keep her company.
On the balcony, Caroline was leaning her forearms on the gate, as Sans laid one of his forearms on the gate.
"... so, what do you want to talk about," Sans asked, a bit nervous.
"Just wanted to talk to ya," Caroline said, as she looked out at the view of the city and the ocean.
"… about what?" Sans asked, relaxing a little bit since the view was so serene.
"Well... I've been hearing things. A lot of things from the others. Besides Marisol and Curtain, the others have sent me messages of a 'mystery guy that Curtain knows,' and that he's a 'cool guy,' and 'who is this guy,' and 'I ship it,' and all that. They were curious and cautious at first, but then they started to really like you. I didn't get word from Curtain directly of course, but the others have been talking a LOT. So, I wanted to meet you to get to know you myself. Some of them say they're not totally sure with you and Curtain, and some of them say yes. I have no opinion because I haven't met you and I don't take sides," Caroline said, as she looked towards him.
Sans looked down at his other hand, and then he made a decision.
"We don't really have a lot of time, but that could be fixed. Instead of telling you everything, I can show you. I'll send my memories into your mind to make it easier. Don't worry, it won't be personal memories. I'm sure there won't be side effects, but just don't touch any living thing for twenty-four hours, like plants and delicate life," Sans said, as his hand started glowing light blue.
Caroline thought about it for a moment, and then she agreed with a nod as she took her arms off the gate. She bend her head down, since she was taller than Sans, and he placed his hand on her head. A cool sensation encompassed her head, as Caroline shook a bit from the coldness, and then it stopped when Sans removed his hand from her head. Although she didn't feel very cold, there was still a coolness on her head, but it didn't bother her much.
Then Caroline began to see in her mind memories of Sans first seeing Curtain at the graveyard, when he decided he wanted her soul, when Curtain rejected him with a head-shove, the deal, seeing Toriel, the times he and Curtain spent together this whole month up until this moment. It all surged in her mind at a rapid pace, but it didn't overwhelm her, as if it was already a part of her memories.
When it stopped, Caroline looked at Sans and she saw him rub the back of his head with a half-smile.
"That was freaking cool," Caroline said, making a pun since she now knew that was something Sans liked to do, and he laughed.
"Yeah. It's a Sans-sational ability," Sans said, and Caroline laughed with him.
"Alright. Now let's get a little serious..." Caroline said, and that grabbed Sans' attention.
"I can see that you've taken care of Curtain, and I'm glad for that because you better take care of her if you want her to be with you. I'm also glad that you regard her in high-esteem, and that you're willing to do anything to make her happy and protect her. I can say that I trust you, if she chooses you of course," Caroline said, and Sans nodded, almost jumping for joy since he wanted her to approve of him most of all.
"Alrighty then. Let's get inside so that the girls don't worry too much," Caroline said, and Sans nodded.
Unbeknownst to Sans, Caroline was able to sense his feelings in all the memories she showed him. She concluded that it was a side effect, but she was glad for it because she knows that Sans' feelings for Curtain is genuine. His feelings evolved from the beginning of the month into true love, and not just admiration. It warmed her heart to know that he cares for Curtain like that.
When it was time for them to go, after convincing Curtain and Frisk that everything was fine, they were heading towards the front door to leave. Caroline opened the door and let them pass: Frisk first, Sans second, and Curtain last. Before walking out Curtain gave Caroline a hug, as Caroline wrapped one arm over her shoulders since the other was holding the door. When Caroline's hand made contact with Curtain's arm, she was able to sense Curtain's feelings, as she held back a surprised gasp.
Curtain released Caroline and smiled at her, as Caroline smiled back, and then Curtain left. Caroline closed the door and locked it, and then she slowly headed towards the balcony, looking at her hand. When out on the balcony, she leaned one arm on the gate and thought,
'It's the same... what he feels for her, and what she feels for him... heh… She's all grown up... it's her decision now, but I hope she makes the best one... for both of them... hm..'
Caroline took her cell phone out of her pocket, as she made a few calls.
The end is closer and closer peoples! I'm so excited!
Also, Happy Late Valentine's Day.
