They'd all eat and have a good time talking about all the events that currently have been happening. Frisk went to another meeting as the ambassador for the monsters and apparently despite a few people it went really well. Toriel was getting her teachers license and was pretty close to getting it. Asgore was mostly job searching, trying to find a job that fit him. Undyne was a personal trainer at a local gym and Alphys was scientist at a university. Sans apparently did have a couple jobs, mostly involving food while Papyrus was a police officer in training. According to Sans that was closest version of the Royal Guard. Melody listened and was polite, but soon began to feel tired.
"Hey guys, what time is it?"
Alphys would speak up first, "Uh… it's five thirty now. Why?"
Melody's eyes would shoot wide open. "F.. Fudge! I have to go!" She'd jump out of her seat and collect her backpack.
"WAIT MELODY! WHAT'S THE HURRY?!" the tall skeleton would ask, surprised at her sudden energy.
"If I don't leave right now and quickly walk home, I'm going to be late for work!" She'd throw her backpack on her back and was about to run toward the exit when she'd feel a sensation of herself being unable to move. She'd look at herself seeing a blue shimmer over herself, then look to Sans who's eye would be glowing.
"Wait just a sec kiddo. Pap and I don't know where you work."
"If you go through my contacts, you'll see the name of that new bar and grill that opened up. Grillby's. It'll have the address. Now can I go? I reeeeally need to go home, be a lady, and get ready. You know, shower, different makeup, and other girly crap."
Sans would smile and release her. "Alright, see you there then."
She'd turn and bow to everyone. "Sorry to leave in a rush. You all can put your contacts in my phone. I'll see you all later!" She'd then rush out the exit.
She was running and had been for a good five minutes. When rounding the corner, running at her top speed, she'd hear a honk. She'd glance over seeing Papyrus driving next to her in a bright red sports car. "GET IN! I'LL DRIVE YOU," he'd say with a smile.
She'd stop and ponder this, breathings heavily and then sigh. "I can't have you… drive me home." She'd say through gasped breathes. "but I'll let you drive… me to the store nearby… might… as well… get an energy drink."
"NEATO, LETS GO HUMAN!" he'd say as he'd smile and stop the car to let her in.
She'd get in and buckle her seatbelt then give him directions on where to go after catching her breath. The wind would rush through her hair and she'd mostly stay quiet other than give directions. Today was a long day and she felt like it wasn't near over.
Once they were at the store, she'd jump out and offer gas money, which of course Papyrus would refuse, saying "ANYTHING TO HELP A NEW FRIEND AND HELP WITH MY MISSION" which confused her for a second before remembering that she was his mission.
"Right… I'll see you tonight then. You drive carefully."
"BY THE WAY, YOU SAID YOU WERE AN ENTERTAINER? WHAT TYPE OF ENTERTAINER?" he'd ask.
She'd smile and wink at him. "You'll see. Sans will probably laugh though. I'll tell you this much, I'm not a dancer nor stripper."
Papyrus would blush an orange color as soon as she say she wasn't a stripper. "I-I NEVER THOUGHT OF THAT IN THE FIRST PLACE! THAT'S TOO NAUGHTY FOR SOMEONE YOUR AGE!"
She'd laugh. "Um... Papyrus, did anyone tell you my age?"
"NO, WHY?" he'd look at her confused.
"I'm 25 years old, dude."
He'd blush more. "I-I THOUGHT YOU WERE 16! HOW DO YOU LOOK SO YOUNG!"
She'd poke her cheeks. "Round face, high cheek bones, I guess. Later Pap." She'd then turn and run into the store to grab her energy drink. When she exited Papyrus was gone and she'd run down the street to get into her apartment, which all her ex's things still sat outside. She'd stop for a brief moment to look at all of it, then glared and hurry inside and locked the door to get ready.
Sans would look at Melody's phone, deleting all the messages from the boy, who he learned his name was Chris, off her phone. He couldn't get rid of the voicemails though which he needed the pin to access. He had gone through her phone and told Papyrus Melody started her work at 7pm. He also saw through her contacts she didn't really have many friends. One girl who ditched her that morning, another named Morgan who hadn't called or text she in months; the last text being a very angry and hateful one. Then of course Chris. Other than that, her contacts were family. He didn't really feel bad for snooping. He was curious and have nothing much else to do. Though Papyrus was lecturing him on why it was bad to snoop.
Sans and Papyrus would arrive just before seven at night and parked. They weren't surprised that the lot was packed, it was a weekend but everyone was talking about how they were excited for the performances. That this was the best bar and grill next to MTT resort and hotel.
Once inside they'd both see their friend Grillby at the bar. Sans remembered the fire elemental saying he had bought a place a couple month or so ago and had to fix it up so he wouldn't accidentally burn the wooden building down. Ever since it opened business was going great due to new talent he found a week after he first opened. He didn't expect it to be this popular for both monsters and humans though in such a short amount of time.
As the bone brothers walked through, many of their pals from the Underground would beam, smile, high-five, and call at them all sorts of greeting. Soon they'd sit down at the bar a few stools away from the stage.
"Hey Grillby. The usual."
The fire element would nod.
"Thanks." He'd smile then turn in his seat too look around. Everyone, monster and human would be smiling, laughing, and talking. Then, suddenly the room lights would dim and a spot-light would turn on, pointing to the stage.
He'd look over and his eye sockets would go wide to see who was on stage. She looked super different compared to her tough-girl clothes. Her red hair was wavy in a high ponytail, her lips were red too. Her eyes were a shining gold and green; smiling brightly, genuinely happy where she stood. Her dress was a brilliant dark blue fading down into a silver-blue, corset top to a Hi-Lo skirt that stopped short, mid-thigh in the front, but would be long in the back. Her eye shadow matched the dress and the dress enhanced every curve. A small mic was pinned at the top. Then she'd smile out to the crowd and open her mouth.
She'd start singing very beautifully, an obvious soprano. Man does her name fit her.
"Can anybody… find me, somebody too." She'd look sad and gave a weak smile.
The guys in the band behind her would then say "love."
A guy at the piano would then start playing, and she'd begin walking off the stage and into the crowd, her hips swaying with every step… then again it could be because she was wearing heels.
"Each morning I get up, I die a little.
Can barely stand on my feet." (the band would say "Take a look at yourself")
Take a long look in the mirror and cry, (("and cry"))
Lord, what are you doing to me? ("Yeah, Yeah")
I have spent all my years just believing in you
But I just can't get no relief!
Lord! Somebody (the crowd would echo back "somebody")
Somebody" ( "somebody")
Can anybody fine me, somebody to love?"
She'd smile and gesture to the crowd. Her expression matched the sadness of the beginning. Then someone would then shout out "LOUDER!" Which made her smile and do as asked, her confidence growing.
"Got no feel, I got no rhythm.
I just keep losing my beat!
I'm ok, I'm alright.
It shows there's no defeat!"
She'd start smiling larger and Sans could see she was truly happy performing. This was her happy place.
"I've just gotta' get out of this prison cell.
One day I'm gonna' be free, Lord!
Somebody (somebody, even Sans saying it this time)
Somebody (Somebody, add in Papyrus)
Can anybody find me somebody to loooooove!"
Somebody else would yell out "Add a little more Soul!" She'd giggle and pull the tie in her hair, letting her hair fall into a very wavy and curly style, very sassy.
"Everyday! I try and I try and I try!
But everybody wants to put me down"
She'd throw herself down, then rise up with a body roll which would make people start hooting and yelling.
"They say I'm going crazy!
"They say I've got a lot of water in my brain!
Got no common sense,
I've got nothing left to believe!"
Her and the crowd would then yell out "Yeah! Yeah! Yeah! Yeah!"
A monster in the band on guitar would then start doing his solo as she'd dance, smiling. Once it ended the band would start softly saying "Find her somebody to love" and encouraging the crowd to join, which they slowly did getting louder and louder.
(Find her somebody to love)
She'd start rounding out back towards the stage, closest to the bar.
(Find her somebody to love!)
(Find her somebody to love!)
(Find her somebody to love!)
(Can anybody find herrrr)
She'd be about to pass by Sans and Papyrus when someone would trip her purposely, causing Sans to react quickly and catch her to where she'd be looking up at him, hearing her cue and deciding to go along with it, smiling warmly.
"Somebody tooo… love"
she'd say as she'd blush, smiling and wrap her arms around his neck and putting her forehead to his, and giggle.
(Fine me, somebody to love)
Sans face would blush blue as the band would continue with the outro, and lean her back up to stand.
(Find me, somebody to love)
She'd dance with him, she'd put one hand on his shoulder, the other grabbing his other hand, he on the other hand would put one hand on her side and dance in a circle with her awkwardly, avoiding eye contact.
(Find me, somebody to looooooooove)
Once the song ended, everyone would be yelling and screaming about Sans and Melody, to which they'd both blush. They'd let go of each other and she'd take his hand and mouth the word "bow" and they did, making it seem like an act.
She'd then let go of his hand and smile, mouthing "thank you," then trotted up to the stage. Sans would get back onto his seat, face still tinted blue. He'd take the bottle of ketchup and drink out of it as Papyrus would hit him on his back.
"WOWIE! DID YOU TWO HAVE THAT PLANNED? THAT WAS BRILLIANT!"
"heh… heh… Cool huh bro?"
"LOOK MELODY IS STILL ON STAGE!"
She'd smile to the crowd. "Now as you know, I have a book of songs that we all can perform. Please feel free to join me and have fun. So, if you have a request, write it down near the band or ask me between songs. Don't forget to tip your waiters, bartenders, and the band for the free music!"
A few people would go to the book, though most just wanted to enjoy the music. All before her break Melody would sing a plethora of songs. Bring Me To Life by Evanescence, a duet version of Hello My Baby with a random guy, Hoof and Lap from The Devils Carnival, A Thousand Miles by Vanessa Carlton with the crowd, Let It Go by Alex Boye with a group of male singers, along with a few others.
Many people would offer her drinks between songs, but she'd refuse them all unless Grillby was the one handing her the drinks. She'd use a sign language to talk to him, to which he'd sign back. The drinks he gave her were mostly water with an occasional soda. Then finally after two hours it would be her dinner break.
She'd find Sans and Papyrus and smiled, waving and smiling at them. "Hey guys, you actually made it. It… really makes me happy, thank you."
Sans would nod and grin. "You are a pun in yourself, you know that? Being named Melody and singing in all."
"SANS! WHY WOULD YOU SAY THAT!" Papyrus would bark and then pull Melody into a hug.
"It's ok Papyrus, I kind of figured he'd say something punny about it," she'd say and roll her eyes at Sans.
"OH GOD! NOT YOU TOO!" he'd wail.
He'd rub the back of his head and laugh. "Heh Heh. Figured me out that easily, huh?"
She'd take Papyrus's hand. "Hey, it's all good. It's rare I use puns. It's just it feels easier to get along with your brother if I do them. Please don't take it personally." She'd look at Sans, "Laid back, pushy, terrifying, comical, and apparently quick to act when needed? Sound like you?"
Sans would look at her and shrug. "Guess so, but I'm also pretty lazy."
"I see. I'll keep that in mind if I ever have you as a guest in my apartment." She'd then take his hand too and lead them to the VIP section of the bar so they wouldn't be bothered and they could eat in relative peace. "You guys eat already?"
"I HAVEN'T. BUT LAST TIME IN THE UNDERGROUND ALL THEIR FOOD WAS COVERED IN GREASE. DO THEY HAVE SPAGHETTI?" he'd ask, picking up a menu from the table to read it.
"They might. I rarely eat here, but I guess I should try this thing I read about on the internet. Something called pampering. I heard it relieves stress." She'd pick up her own menu, squinting to read it. Curse these eyes of mine.
"Haven't you been sort of doing that all day though?" Sans would ask, his eye socket raising.
"Was it really for myself though?" she'd ask, glancing over to him, then reading the menu again, having difficulty.
"True. Which reminds me, Pap, get the thing from the car."
"OH RIGHT! I FORGOT ALL ABOUT IT! I'LL BE RIGHT BACK." The tall skeleton would them fling himself out of the bar, leaving them behind.
"Does your brother have a thing for spaghetti? He's brought it up I think a few times today," she'd ask looking at Sans.
"Sort of. Ever since Undyne taught him how to make it, it's his favorite thing to do. That and helping in his special ways," he'd say with admiration.
"He's very sweet. I'm really glad I met him… and all of you really. It was refreshing. But if we hang out and all he offers is spaghetti, I'm probably going to lose my head. I love Italian food, but I can't eat only one thing."
"Heh heh. Maybe you should cook sometime then?"
She'd look up from her menu and tilt her head. "Uh… sure I guess. Though, don't be surprised at what I make. It's pretty boring but at least it'll be different."
The flamboyant skeleton would return and hand her two things. One she recognized as the CD's she wanted which made her smile. The next was wrapped up. "Um… Is this mine too?"
"WHY OF COURSE! I WOULDN'T HAVE HANDED IT TO YOU OTHERWISE!" he'd say with a laugh.
She'd shrug and start unwrapping it. She'd open the medium box and pull out a black bunny backpack that had red eyes and long ears that flopped down.
Sans and Papyrus would watch her as she'd hang her head and hold the backpack. They'd hear her start breathing funny, similar to earlier. Uh oh.
"MELODY… DO YOU NOT LIKE IT?" Papyrus would ask nervously, unable to see her face.
"No…" she'd lift her face and be hugging the backpack. "I love it. Th-thanks you guys." She'd snuggle the backpack as tears would fall.
"I don't get it… I thought tears were a signs of sadness," Sans would state, not liking seeing her cry.
"These are tears of happiness, Sans. It happens when you make someone so happy they can't fully control it," she'd wipe her tears and look at them. "Dammit, now I'll have to redo my eyeshadow."
The three of them would laugh and she'd place both things in the box. "Thanks you guys. This is very sweet of you.
"It was Papyrus's idea. He thought that backpack would look cute on you," Sans would say smiling.
"I-I DID NOT SAY THAT! AT LEAST NOT OUT LOUD ANYWAY… BUT I WAS RIGHT THOUGH! IT FITS HER WELL! NYEH-HEH-HEH!" he'd strike a pose in his seat which would make Melody smile and giggle.
Grillby would walk over to them and sign to her asking about her order. She'd sign back and smile at him. He'd write down her order, then look to Papyrus.
She'd look at the menu and sign "spaghetti" then look to Papyrus and Sans "Would you both like drinks? I haven't used my free drink chips here lately, so they'll be free."
Sans would look at the menu and shrug. "Just a rum and coke. Then I guess a burger will do."
Papyrus would look at the menu too and smiled at a weird drink name. "WHAT IS A LEPRECHAUN ON CRACK?"
She'd giggle. "A drink that puts anyone on their ass with just one. I'd go light for you, how about a rum and coke with only a ½ shot of rum."
"ARE YOU SAYING I, THE GREAT PAPYRUS CAN'T CANDLE LIQUOR!?" he'd say raising his brow bone.
"No, I'm just saying always start out light. We are open late so if you drink a lot before we close, you're not driving."
He'd eye her suspiciously and then shrug. "FINE.
She'd smile at Grillby and nod, confirming the suggestions. He'd nod back and turn to leave
Sans would chuckle. He'd think of a joking question. "Does that mean if we got too drunk we'd be staying at your place?"
She'd think about it and shrug. "I have a spare room, so you could honestly. It's not like anyone will be in it anymore. I changed the sheets and blankets this morning and threw my ex's in a box with the rest of his crap."
Sans would now raise his eye socket. "Wait… Really? I was kidding 'bout staying over… Uh, also you mean to tell me you and your ex slept separately?"
She'd look down into her lap and sigh. "Well… yeah. I made it that way though." She'd start looking uncomfortable but would keep going. "I mean, yeah we stayed in the same room in the beginning, honeymoon stage or whatever, but then he kind of… well… cheated… many times… so I basically said 'fuck this' and made him sleep in the spare bedroom." She'd fake a smile and rubbed her arm. Her eyes would go from green and gold to a blue color. "Then he would try and make everything my fault… I almost believed him."
Papyrus would scoot closer to her and pull her into a hug. "WELL, THE GREAT PAPYRUS THINKS YOU WERE WAY TOO NICE TOO HIM TO GIVE SO MANY CHANCES THEN. IF YOU DID YOUR BEST, THEN THAT'S ALL THAT COUNTED."
She'd look up to that big goofy smile, eyes turning back to their original color. "Thanks Papyrus."
Soon their drinks arrived. . She'd take her time with her strawberry margarita while the other two downed theirs drinks easily. Sans would look around and she'd start thinking about things in general. She snapped out of it after a few minutes when Sans and Papyrus would nudge her.
"Oh… sorry. I was thinking." She'd smile at them.
"It's alright. I was trying to ask you how you got your job here," Sans would ask, his head propped up by his hand.
"Ah. Well, that honestly started by accident… maybe about a month ago? When the place started up, I was in a fight with guess who, my ex. I came here for a drink. They had a contest for singing, so I entered to see if it'd get the fight off my mind. Believe it or not, I sang Somebody to Love similar as I did today, minus the tripping bit." She'd blush a bit and sip her drink before continuing. "At first I was so nervous, but when people saw the potential they'd shout things of encouragement. After that, they announced me as the winner. Grillby had someone ask me if I wanted to be hired as entertainment, which I said yes too. So those shouts like 'Louder' and 'put in a little more soul' became a thing in the act. Everything else that happens I try and go along with it."
"WOWIE! THAT'S SOME LUCK. WHAT ABOUT THOSE OTHER SONGS THOUGH? WHEN DID YOU ADD THOSE IN?"
"Some were requests, some were ones my family loved hearing me sing, so I went with them. The only one that I added in myself to maybe get the monster crowd more in it is Hoof and Lap and Bring Me to Life."
Grillby would then come by with their orders. She had small steak with a fully loaded baked potato, while Sans stuck to his burger and Papyrus happily dug into his spaghetti, which he didn't remember ordering. When he realized he hadn't said his order he'd stop eating puzzled.
Noticing his confused face she'd smile. "I did it. You said you wanted it."
"WAIT… HOW?"
"Sign language." She'd smile and sign Hello then spelled out his name while saying it out loud.
"THAT'S WHAT YOU WERE DOING WITH YOUR HANDS?! YOU WERE TALKING WITH YOUR HANDS?!" he'd ask, eyes appearing to bug out.
"Yeah. I taught Grillby some of the things he didn't know, like my name and certain drink names from up here. It made it easier to communicate. I have a deaf little cousin, so I remember quite a bit."
"Sure are talented in many areas, aren't ya?" Sans would say smiling.
"No… not really. I just do what I can. Trust me, you wouldn't believe some of the basic things I don't know how to do… it's… really sad actually."
"LIKE WHAT?" Papyrus would ask.
She'd bite her lower lip and look around. "I… can't ride a bike for starters…"
Both the skeletons would look at her shocked. Even in the underground most kids found bikes, had them fixed, and learned how to ride them. There are a few that couldn't.
"You mean to tell me, you, a twenty-five year old, never learned to ride a bike?"
She'd nod and look down. "Yup."
"WOWIE! SO THAT MEANS UNDYNE AND I CAN TEACH YOU SOME NEW TRICKS! THAT'LL BE FUN!" he'd announce loudly.
She'd groan. "Please… don't be loud about it… besides… my guess is Undyne will want to teach me something else when summer comes around…"
Sans would automatically guess. "No… Kid ya gotta be kidding me. Swimming too?"
She'd stay silent and nod. "I mean… I can doggy paddle… but… I just never had to learn. My idea of fun when I was a kid was climbing trees, hide and seek, building forts, or watching… well… my dad play games on his computer…" The edges of her eyes turned blue. "If I played in water, it was usually a slip-n-slide or sprinkler."
Sans would start putting things together. Her eyes… did they change color? They were green and gold now, brighter than they were on stage… Her eyes were a deep blue earlier today too… and some sort of dark grey earlier. That was different… what caused it? He had to ask. "Hey, kiddo, what color are your eyes?"
"Not sure… why what color are they now?" she'd ask, looking at him.
"Green and gold. So you know that they change color?"
"I've been told they have. My mom says that's how she could always tell when I was actually happy or not. Green and gold is happy or relaxed. Deep blue is sad. I was told my eyes were orange once too. Not sure what mood I was in then." She'd move a lock of her hair and eat some of her steak.
"HMM… I NOTICED THAT TOO. I JUST DIDN'T KNOW HOW TO ASK WITHOUT SOUNDING CRAZY. GUESS THAT MEANS I'LL KNOW IF YOU LIE ABOUT BEING HAPPY! NYEH-HEH-HEH!" the tall one would then shovel a large fork full of spaghetti into his mouth and smile. She could tell that he was tipsy already by the orange tint to his white bones.
They'd eat in relative silence for a while. It wasn't an awkward silence, more like a humble one. They'd watch everyone enjoying themselves, some leaving early, some just entering. After a good ten minutes Melody would stretch and start relaxing, pushing her plate away. Then she'd see the one thing she didn't want near her. She'd avoid eye contact but he would notice her easily.
"Fuck… right when I start relaxing…" she'd groan and slam her forehead onto the table, then awkwardly say "ow…. That was stupid."
Papyrus and Sans would look and see someone walking towards them. He was a tall person, easily 6'5, he wasn't extremely fit, but he was toned. He had brown, messy hair with bangs that were swiped to the side but covered his left eye. His other eye was dark, maybe even black, and wore a red shirt and black pants that was similar to Melody's this morning, but without tripps.
"Hey, just the girl I was looking for. You haven't answered me all day. I was worried you got hurt so I came to check on you," it was Chris who'd act like he was the perfect gentlemen. He smiled politely
She'd lift her head and Sans and Papyrus would see her eyes were that deep blue, turnings grey instantly. They'd raise their brow bones and then both sit closer to Melody, each putting an arm on her shoulder.
"Hey, Mel, is this the guy?" the big boned skeleton would ask in her ear.
She'd look to him, nod, then look at her lap. He didn't like this.
"I saw your beginning performance. Man, if this guy wouldn't have caught you, you would've hurt yourself. I'm so glad for you," he'd say smiling, then leer at Sans.
Sans would look back and would raise his brow bone. Something was… off about him. He looked relatively normal for a human, but something just felt off. That or maybe it was just because he left a bad impression from today and the messages he left.
She'd see her ex leer at her friend and clench her fist. "What… do you want," she'd ask and somewhat hiss.
"Like I said before, we need to talk.'
"No, we don't need to do anything. I don't need to do anything… You need to do something though…" She'd tremble and look up at her ex. "You need to go get your shit… and leave my apartment. I already took you off my lease and packed your things. They are on my porch."
Chris would look at her and smile. "Fine, I will. But I'll see you on stage." He'd turn then wave.
Sans and Papyrus would smile at him leaving, only to look at Mel and for their smiles to disappear. Melody would be trembling. She'd slowly reach to both their hands and gently take them. The bone brothers would look at each other. Papyrus would then pick her up and put her on his lap. She wouldn't go of Sans hand either, so he was forced to scoot closer.
"HEY… MEL… ARE YOU-"
"I'm terrified and angry." She'd interrupt. She'd grip both their hands harder. "sorry… I have to get ready to preform again…"
"Not in this condition. Want me to talk to Grillby?"
"No… I'll have to deal with him sooner or later anyway."
He'd see the fear in her eyes and sigh. "Alright, but I'm going to be your bouncer if I see anything funny."
"ME TOO, MEL! THOUGH… I'M NOT SURE WHAT A BOUNCER IS…"
"Just follow my lead when needed Pap." He'd smile at his brother then look to Mel. "You won't be harmed with us here, alright?"
She'd look up at them and nod. "Alright. I should probably go to the bathroom to fix my eye shadow." She'd force a smile and hug them both. "Thanks for your support guys… you guys made me feel a little bit stronger…" She'd turn and slide off Papyrus's lap and head to the girls room, a few customers smiling and saying hello as she passed, which she'd return with a smile.
The bone brothers would move to a table close to the stage, seeing Chris still in the bar. Sans would think for a few minutes and would think back to earlier when Melody tripped and nodded. Soon, Melody would appear on the stage and though she looked happy, both Sans and Papyrus could tell by her eyes, she was acting. Everyone will be fooled. She'd sing a couple songs on the request list.
Sans would see her laugh a bit genuinely when she'd see who's next.
"Alright, where is Finch? Finch, I know this one was you. You always pick this one."
A human… or so he appeared to be, would walk out. "Yup, that's me. Ready?"
Melody would sigh and give the band a look. They'd automatically play the music, as Melody would start singing Girlfriend from Avril Levine, the guy who requested it smiling and enjoying it. Sans guessed he was a regular. If he would've know Grillbey's place was this popular, had more time, and knew all his pals from the underground were here, he'd be here every day. He'd see Mel kiss the guys hand and then toss her hair, which he'd laugh at. Her eyes were green and gold again. He'd then see Chris, looking annoyed and gripping a beer so hard his knuckles were white, but smile.
Mel would get up on stage again and look at the book, and Papyrus would nudge Sans to get his attention and he'd see her eyes change again and her smile falter for just a moment. She'd swallow and then announce the next song to be a duet. "Strangers by Scratch21, to be sung with Chris."
Sans and Papyrus would glare a bit as Chris would stand up, putting his beer on the counter, then stride over with a smile that only said you can't do shit about it. He'd take the microphone that Melody would provide for him forcefully and she'd fake a smile. She'd look to the band who'd nod.
Automatically Chris would start and layer it on thick. The song being one about missing an old lover who had become a stranger, the girl being abused but still missing him and wishing to be with him. The guy apologizing and saying he missed her too. Sans would get up and tell Papyrus to stay and watch. He'd go to the book Melody talked about earlier and looked through it, then smiled wide when he found a song that looked very… interesting.
Once the song was over, the crowd would cheer, not knowing what was going on. Chris would kiss her hand then leave, practically shoving the mic into her chest. She'd sigh lightly and smile, she'd reach for the list, but the band members would give her a look and smiled. They'd point to Chris, who'd just made it back to his seat and say "sing it for him."
She'd hold back a groan and nod. She'd then hear the music and her eyes went wide. She'd look at her band and they'd snicker and she'd smile back. "This song is for my ex-boyfriend, Chris. That guy who just sang with me." She'd then smile genuinely and start her sassy walk, singing "Take a Hint" from the TV show Victorious. All the customers would watch her as she'd sing and tear Chris apart with her words, knowing she meant them.
Sans would look at Chris who'd leer hatefully at her as she'd walk away at the end of her song. He'd only get a quick peek at the eye underneath his bangs and he'd feel a sense of worry inside… Was what he saw correct? Was his eye… red? He'd then shake his head and look back up on the stage.
She'd look at Sans and Papyrus after the song, and smiled. They'd give her the thumbs up and in turn she'd sign to Grillby to take two more tokens out and give them both drinks on her, which they'd both take.
It'd be another two hours when the bar and grill would close, everyone leaving except Grillby and Melody. Like she told the bone brothers she'd tell Grillby about her current situation, head hung. He'd make her lift her head and signed that "it's alright. I sort of figured by what I'd seen. I watch all my employees and could tell you were unhappy. Please tell be sooner next time." She'd smile at him and she signed him "hugs" since she technically couldn't do so. He'd sign it back and through the flames if his head, she could tell he smiled.
She'd go to the back and change into her clothes, finding the box Papyrus and Sans gave her in her cubby. She'd smile and pick it up after changing. She'd then hear something vibrate. She'd reach in, finding her phone. She'd see she had over 25 voicemails now, and two new text messages. She'd grudgingly have to go through all the voicemails and delete them one by one later, trying to skip any dialog she could. Instead for now she'd then go to the text messages.
Curious, she'd open them, seeing that one was from Papyrus.
"BE SAFE DRIVING HOME! LET ME KNOW WHEN YOU GET THERE! NYEH-HEH-HEH!"
She'd giggle and reply with "I don't drive home. I walk. Don't worry, I have a knife and taser."
She'd then look at the next one, seeing it was from Chris saying "You'll pay for embarrassing me."
She'd feel a crawl up her spine and put the phone away. She'd then take her binder of new CD's and put them in her main backpack, then put the new bunny one on her shoulder. She'd break down the box and would wave goodbye to Grillby as she left, dropping the box in recycling as she passed.
She'd walk all the way home, about a half hours walk, finding the stuff still outside her apartment. She'd roll her eyes and unlock her door, going inside. She'd message Papyrus and Sans about her making it home safely, then lock her door. She'd go through her house to make sure all the windows and blinds were shut, threw her jacket on the couch, and head to her room. She'd put her CD's away and unpack her main backpack, then put the things into her new bunny one before getting ready for bed. She'd change into PJ's, wipe off her makeup. After she felt clean she'd go through the voice mails before putting her phone on the charger and flop onto the bed and pass out almost instantly.