Okay, we left off somewhere, and now we'll be continuing the story! I think this might be one of the longest chapters I've written in a while, so yay me! But um, enjoy the chapter I guess! (It was so hard to write something I thought sounded at least okay, and this still doesn't sound so good to me. And I have no ideas for chapter titles...)

Chapter 16: Family Time, Confession Time, School

Okay, since I have no idea how to describe this absolutely breathtaking house and the many others along with apartments so similar to it, you'll just have to take my word for how beautiful it is. Seriously, it is more than I could ever imagine. But that's probably only because I've lived in a dump for most of my life, whereas most people would have lived in a nicer place. But seriously though, the houses and apartments were wonderful. The mayor was able to pull some strings and get enough furniture, food, and money for everyone that would last at least a month of two. The mayor was a really nice guy, maybe he could be a little too nice sometimes like me, but I think that's just fine.

The house was kinda two story, so I went down the stairs and found the room that I assumed was supposed to be mine. It had a big bookshelf with a desk, a PC, a twin bed, bedside tables, and things only the ambassador of monsters would have. And it had all of my school supplies sitting on the bed. I didn't really pay much attention to the room itself though, I went straight to the closet to see if I could find some clothes to change into since I was still covered in disgusting things from the incident. To my surprise there were clothes and more in there, just for me. Since I was probably going to stay here in the house all day with my family and friends, I just picked out some pajamas. I got some pink pajama pants with white polka dots and some snowmen, a pair of underwear, and a black long sleeved shirt with the word love written on it in white. I went to the bathroom just across from my room and took a nice, long shower. Today was definitely exhausting, and I don't know if I had enough patience to deal with anymore people who hated us at all without getting to know us.

When I reluctantly got out of the shower, I deposited my dirty clothes into the washer and headed upstairs.

I curled up on our comfy brown leather couch, and switched on the TV. I hit a button, and up popped the magical, all powerful, Netflix. Yeah, I didn't want to watch anything on cable right now, watching a movie or binge-watching a series sounded better. So I skimmed through shows before my eye caught some that looked interesting. The ones that looked interesting were called House, Bones, Criminal Minds, and Grey's Anatomy. (Note from me, UID, those are some of my favorite shows! Anyone else?) I played eeny meeny miny moe, and landed on Grey's Anatomy. So I clicked it, and started episode one.

"Frisk! We're home!" Melody called from the door. I glanced at the doorway where everybody was now filing in from, and returned my gaze back to the show.

"Hey guys, back so soon?" I was really into this Grey's Anatomy now, and I wanted to watch a few more minutes before I had to turn it to kid friendly things.

"soon, kid? we've been gone all day, it's eight thirty right now." Sans plopped down on the couch beside me and started watching Grey's with me. "what are ya watching?"

I paused the show and turned to Sans, "Only the best show I've ever seen. Seriously, I could watch Grey's Anatomy all day and not get tired of it! Although it isn't as appropriate for Mel or Papyrus or Toriel or Asgore or Asriel. There's um, some scenes in it that I would rather not explain to any of them. I'm sure Alphys and Undyne would like it though, and maybe you. It's pretty amazing if I do say so myself." I felt like I had stars twinkling in my eyes and wondered if I actually did because of Sans' amused expression.

"so what episode are you on? maybe i could watch some and decide if i wanna catch up with ya." I had a pretty big grin on my face. As I said, I was really into this show right now and I would love to talk to someone about it!

"Okay, lemme check, I know I'm not that far into it." I pushed the back button since I had to put something more innocent for the others, and I could just check this way. I was kinda shocked on how long I'd been watching, "Um, wow. I'm on season two already, how did that happen?"

"Frisk! It was so fun helping the monsters find their homes! How come you weren't there?" I looked over at Mel and then the rest of the monsters, who were still covered in rotten food and other things I couldn't/didn't want to identify.

"Um, I was busy. Anyways, how about we get showers done? We don't want to ruin any furniture, okay?" I shoved Sans off the couch as I said this, he was no exception.

"Yeah, we should get nice and sparkly clean. Let's hurry up!" Mel grabbed my hand and ran to the nearest bathroom, which was up here. She had me start the bath water while she got a towel, washcloth, and some clothes. Her room was right across from the bathroom, so she didn't have to go far. "Is the water warm? It's not too cold, not too hot, it's just right? Like Goldilocks and the porridge?"

"Yeah, just like Goldilocks and the porridge. Now hop in, we need to be quick so the others can have a turn." So she did, and she made quite the mess. "Mel! Half of the bath is on the floor!" I wasn't mad, I could never be mad at her.

"Oopsy…. Here, put the soap stuff in!" She handed me the conditioner first instead of the shampoo. I handed it back to her and told her to get the other one. "What's the big difference? They're both soap stuff for hair."

I put some shampoo in my hand, and rubbed it into Melody's hair. "Well, I think one cleans the hair, and the other makes it look better. I don't know, I don't know everything y'know." I made sure to get the shampoo everywhere in her hair, and tried to pay no attention to her back. But…... there was no missing it. Her back was scarred pretty badly. It happened one night long ago when our dad was out somewhere and our mom was really drunk. I was asleep, Mel tried to go sneak some food without me, and…... our mom took a broken bottle and tried to…... "carve the demon out of her soul". Wasn't a pleasant experience if you ask me...

Mel's voice was quiet, "Frisk, stop looking at my back. It wasn't your fault." She was quiet for a moment, "Just, sing a song. I think it will make us both feel better."

I noticed that my hands were shaking and I tried my best to stop them, "Okay. What song do you want?"

"Hmmm, how about Scars to Your Beautiful? I heard it playing on a radio somewhere after we got up here, it sounded nice." Scars, to your beautiful.

I've heard it too, so now I have to get the notes right. I cleared my throat and began, "She just wants to be, beautiful she goes, unnoticed she knows, no limits she craves, attention, she praises an image she prays to be, sculpted by the sculptor. Oh, she don't see the light that's shining. Deeper than the eyes can find it, maybe we have made her blind. So she tries to hide her pain, and cut her woes away. Cause covergirls don't cry, after their face is made. But, there's a hope that's waiting for you in the dark. You should know you're beautiful, just the way you are. And you don't have to change a thing the world could change it's heart. No scars to your beautiful, we're stars and we're beautiful. Oh, oh, oh. Oh-oh, oh, oh." I handed Mel a the washcloth and let her wash her body. "Is that good enough? My throat kinda hurts, so I'm not gonna sing the whole song. Okay?" Yeah, I didn't want to sing this song right now.

"Okay, it's fine." She washed out her hair and got out of the tub ready to dry off, "You're singing was better anyways, so it was absolutely perfect and enough for me." She smiled a big smile at me and finished drying off.

"Okay kid, I'm gonna go out and pick a movie. You'll be okay by yourself?" I know she's like ten, but she's still my baby and she seems/is younger in her own mind. Sometimes she seems older, but that's only sometimes.

She waved goodbye, "Yeah, you can go pick a movie now."

I walked out and closed the door gently behind me. I made sure that I wasn't still shaking or anything, and went back to the living room. Sans was sitting on the couch again, but all clean, and everyone else still needed to get cleaned up. "Okay, someone can take the downstairs restroom and someone can take the one up here when Mel comes out." I plopped down on the couch next to Sans, now feeling exhausted. I picked up the remote to choose a disney movie as Papyrus went down downstairs and Toriel was waiting for Mel.

"so watcha gonna pick frisk?" Sans turned to an upside down position and I did the same. It was more fun to sit this way, in case your wondering.

I was scrolling through the 'Children and Family' category, trying to find something good to watch. "Um, I dunno, maybe Mulan? Or Brother Bear? I think I'll let Mel pick. What would you watch?"

Sans shrugged, "haven't seen any shows from up here yet. maybe something good or popular, like your grey's anatomy." Sans started messing with my hair, something he does when bored.

Then, Mel jumped right on top of me, leaving me breathless. "Frisk! You're supposed to pick a movie, not flirt with your boyfriend! Gimme that!" Mel snatched the remote out of my hands and looked for something that she found interesting. And my face, was probably as red as either a tomato, or firetruck. And Sans' face was as blue as… forget-me-nots? Cobalt? Something like that. We were quick to hide that from the others, though we both saw how the other reacted. (Ooooh! Confessions time? Get the popcorns!)

"Uh, n-no Mel, he's my best friend. My BFF, not my bf." I just wanted to clear this up and shut anything down as soon as possible.

Chara's taunting voice came from the kitchen where she was looking for food, "Are you sure Frisky-bits? It seems like you guys feel like more than just friends. And remember that one time when you were sleeping on the couch and you mumbled something when you were half-asleep? What was it you mumbled? Azzy, do you remember?" Chara looked over at Asriel and gave him a look. Was he in on this too?

"Oooohhhhh yeah, I remember now! You know Frisk, I think Chara's right. Weren't you the one who said, *AHEM! Preparing dreamy, tired voice* 'Love ya, Sans," Chara joined in with Asriel and both said, in unison, " Oh Sans, I love you soooooo much! Dear Sansy, won't you be mine? We can be so happy together~' Something along those lines anyways. Remember Frisk?" Okay, Asriel was in on this too.

Okay, fine. Whatever, I don't care. I tried my best to look angry or upset or petrified, but I couldn't help laughing. There were little snorts and giggles and choking laughs, and the two troublemakers looked confused. "Are you- *Snort* Is that- *Giggle* Do you- *Choked laugh* Seriously?" There was a few more seconds of this before I took a deep breath to calm myself. I looked them both square in the eyes, "Do you guys fantasize about me and Sans being together and saying things like that, or do you fantasize about the two of you being together and saying stuff like that?" I smiled a triumphant smile as they both turned rose red. Even though they were kinda brother and sister, there were some more than brotherly and sisterly feelings there.

Sans smirked and gave me a high five, but he gave me one of those looks that meant it was confession time. Okay, so we both decided to make up a time where we could dump our feelings on each other and be there for one another. It could be any feeling, thought, or things that we regretted or something. And we could ask any question we had about each other, and we had to answer truthfully. And I wanted to tell him soooo much right now, but everything seemed so complicated. And not to mention, the incredibly horrific lie about what really happened in the past.

"Frisk, we're gonna start The Princessbride now, okay? So shush!" She clicked on the movie and of course, we started watching it.

Right now it was around, nine something, and almost everyone was asleep. Everyone got showers done, and the only ones who were still awake were Toriel, Mettaton, Sans, and of course, me. Mel, Papyrus, and Asgore were asleep on the couch, Chara and Asriel had turned into their rooms a while ago, and Undyne and Alphys were cuddling on the floor together in their sleep. Mom was going to go to bed in a minute or two, and instead of going to her room, she just decided to squeeze in between Asgore and Mel. Mettaton couldn't take a shower 'cause he was a robot, so he was going to clean himself up his way and then head to bed. And then there was me and Sans, we were going to have our confession time. After that we would probably head to bed, but I was kinda hoping we could just not do this, ever again.

"Okay, confession time in my room. You can head down, I just wanna cover everyone up." Sans went on down to my room while I got some blankets from the closet with towels. I made sure to tuck everyone in so they weren't cold, and made sure to give everyone a kiss on the cheek. Then I headed down to my room after saying goodnight to Mettaton.

I sat on one end of the bed facing Sans who was on the other end, "So what do you wanna talk about? Because I know that you wanna know what I'm thinking or whatever."

"okay, two of the top things I wanna know," It wasn't going to be about the living room love incident. "why did you lie to me? what are you so desperately trying to hide?" He knows I was lying. He always seemed to know.

I deflated a little, but didn't show it, "So you found me out. I should've known I couldn't hide anything from you, the master of hiding things. I mean, how much are you hiding from everyone else, Papyrus, me? I'll tell you everything when you tell me everything... or y'know, when I'm ready to tell everyone and you're ready to tell me." I was not feeling good at all right now. Mainly because of the situation, but there was a feeling that something bad was gonna happen soon, and it was making me feel sick.

"there are some things that no one needs to know about, i'm trying to protect my family.-" I cut him off.

"Then we agree on something. I'm trying to protect my family too, y'know? This is one of the things that you guys don't need to know. Maybe if it were a situation where this information could help, maybe I'd tell you all. But unless something like that happens, I'm not going to willingly tell you guys." Sans' smile grew tighter than it already was as he realized how bad this situation was, "Please Sans, I will tell you guys. You just need to give me time, it's still hard to talk about. Okay? Can we just leave it at that?"

I could tell Sans was upset, but he sure didn't show it. "yeah, sure, let's leave it at that." We were going to have another confession time sometime soon, I could feel it.

And then it was quiet. We were both upset, we both didn't feel like sleeping now, and neither of us were going to talk to the other. So I went over to my desk and looked through the neatly organized objects. I found a sketchbook with some pencils and other art supplies, and decided this would be a good way to pass the time. I plopped back down onto the bed, legs crossed, and started to draw Sans. He was sitting facing me, legs also crossed with his hands in his pockets, and he seemed bored and uninterested but he was curious as to what I was doing, probably still very upset. Well, at least I think that's what he felt, I can't exactly read minds.

Anyways, I started sketching with his head, then worked my way down to his tennis shoes. And since I was pretty absorbed in drawing, I barely noticed I was singing, "And there's a stirring in this head of mine, I can't find the things I've known. And there's a shadow where I used to shine, that tries to hide behind the smoke. Through the storm, angels sleep. When I'm miles from home, counting days and weeks. If I'm never lost, in your dreams, when I lose my heart, bring it back to me. Please, bring it back to me. Like a feather never on the ground, I carry on this empty road. who do you follow, when there's no one else around you? Tell me where I need to go. When I'm in the den, a lion's roar. When I need to fight, be my shield and sword. Cause I'm never lost, in your dreams. When I lose my heart, bring it back to me. Please, bring it back to me... I'm a broken man; help me breathe. Cause I've lost my heart, so bring it back to me. Oh I'm feeling lost, in my dreams. Oh I've lost my heart, so bring it back to me..." And then I'm pretty sure I went on humming a different song while putting the finishing touches on the drawing.

I was gonna show it to Sans, but I decided not to. Drawing was just gonna be an only me thing, I didn't want to share this one with anyone. I closed the book and slid it into my pillow case, "I'm gonna get to bed, you can stay or go, it doesn't matter to me." That sounded a bit cold to my ears, but I layed down on my right side and pulled the soft, heavy blanket over my body.

Sans got up to shut the light off, said goodnight, and walked out of my room leaving the door open a crack. Okay, so he was really upset right now, he usually slept near me. He was probably either upset with me, or upset with what's making me not want to tell him about my past. I looked at my clock on the bedside table, and it was around 11:30, so it was time for me to get to bed. I set the alarm for 7:20, and tried my best to sleep. I couldn't miss school, but I really didn't want to go. Even though Asriel would go to the same school as me, we weren't in the same grades. I was going to be starting 12th, and Asriel was going to be in 11th. Asriel was going with a bright mind since his memories of school were all good, but mine were... not so good, at all...

"Asriel, wake up, we gotta get ready!" I was trying to be as quiet as possible because Chara and Asriel shared a room, and let's just say Chara wasn't a happy camper in the mornings, at all.

Asriel got right up and started getting ready, "So what kinds of things am I learning at this school? How many classes are there? Is everyone nice?" Okay, he was excited and curious.

I was already ready to go, so I just had to wait for Asriel, "Well, I haven't been to school in a while, but I think I remember some classes. Okay, so to put it simply there's english, science, language arts, social studies, things like that. I think there's around eight classes, maybe less maybe more. And I think most people are nice, but some can be really mean," Asriel was all ready, so we started to head out, "Don't let the mean ones get to you. Some people will say nasty things just to make you feel bad, but don't listen to anything they say. And if you wanna make some new friends, just be yourself." I should actually listen to my own advice more often.

"Why would people be mean though? I... I know I was very mean as Flowey, but I don't know why." Asriel looked a bit guilty and ashamed, and it made my heart throb.

I took his hand in mine and kept walking, "Hey, you and Flowey are completely different people, okay? Flowey is…. and you're-"

"Look, Frisk, I appreciate you trying to cheer me up but…. Flowey and me aren't different people. Flowey's still a part of me, he's still deep inside me somewhere, you just can't see him. I'm sure he'll find his way out someday." Asriel gave me a small smile, which meant to just leave it for now. So I did.

"So, what should we do after school? That is, if we don't have a lot of homework."

"What about going to a park with Mel for a little bit, and then helping some monsters with getting their businesses up and running? I'm kinda craving a little bit of Grillby's, and a little bit of Muffet's."

"That my brother-person, is a wonderful idea. Okay, so do you have any questions about anything up here on the surface? Cause I know a lot about things up here, so you can ask me about anything."

"Um, I dunno. Will we have to get jobs to help out with the house and stuff? I don't really have many questions Frisk." He had a lot of questions, he just wouldn't ask because he was worried about overwhelming me. Awwww, goat-bro's such a great goat-bro!

"Well, it depends on how much bills and the necessities for living cost. We'll have to pay electric bills, water bills, taxes, food, all that good stuff. And we can't forget about the monsters who aren't able to work, we'll have to help them out too. So there's a pretty good chance that almost everyone in the house, besides Mel, will have a job of some sort." Yeesh, I forgot about how expensive it was to make a decent living.

"Um, wow." Yeah, I'd be like that too.

"Yeah, I know." I checked my phone and it was around seven fifty something, "C'mon, let's get to the school. The school's just right up ahead and I need warmth."

I was just laying on the floor in the empty hallway, staring up at the ceiling. My whole body ached, and I had texted Asriel to head on home because I had an 'after school' project. So I was alone, lying on a dirty floor, blood dripping from my nose and tear tracks going down my cheeks. Now everyone's going to wonder what happened, how I got this way, who did this to me and why. And you know what I'm going to say? Nobody did anything, I fell down two flights of stairs while leaving the school, and was lucky no bones were broken. Of course I would say this, I didn't want them to worry about anything that could be handled by me. I slowly picked myself up from off the ground, and gathered up my school supplies. I put everything except my homework into my locker, and started to limp home in the cold, without putting my jacket on.

I didn't really remember much about what happened, but someone was mad at me for freeing the monsters. Why? I think me doing what I did caused big problems at home, so I don't blame the guy for doing this, not at all. If he did it for no reason, just to let out his anger on me, then we might have a problem. But then again, I could never be mad at him. Maybe heartbroken, miserable, betrayed, but I'd never show it. Why would I feel all of these things for the guy who beat the crap out of me? Because he was the one who had listened to everything, talked about everything, laughed about everything, cried about everything, the guy who did everything with me. One of the only ones who cared.

Derek Prescott.

Oh noes! What happens now? Whys did this happens to this wonderful human being? I dunno. I just had to write something, and it turned out like this. And if you have any ways on how I can improve anything, please tell me and I'll try to work on it….. And, uh, I has a question to ask you guys….. Um….. would you guys…... be upset at all….. if I…... maybe did something like…... oh I dunno…...killing off a …. beloved character?

*I runs a good distance away cuz I'm scared of being attacked for considering that*

Okay, just tell me and I'll listen to everything anyone says. Plz don't kill me if I do kill someone awesome off. But um….

Until Next Time Lovely Readers~

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