Chapter 7: First Date: Part 1

*INK'S P.O.V*

When I finally woke up again I saw Error looking down at me with the kindest and most loving expression I has ever seen.

What's gotten into him?

I looked up at him for a moment, confused, until I remember what happened last night at 2 am.

I asked him to stay with me.

I kissed him and he kissed me.

He loved me.

I leaned in and planted a soft kiss on his lips, making him blush and wrap his arms around me in response. After a few moments he looked down at me, blushing a deep yellow.

"Before I continue, I'm not dreaming, am I? You said you loved me….?" He looked at me with huge, hopeful eyes. I couldn't help but giggle at the sight. I hadn't seen Error like this before.

I loved it.

I leaned in and kissed him again, harder and more passionate than before. I heard him squeak in surprise before a low, humming came from the back of his throat and he kissed me back with equal force. I felt a new feeling stir deep within me but I had no idea what it was at the time. I pulled back and pressed a kiss against his nose, making him smile.

"Do you think this is a dream now?" I asked quietly. He shook his head and I smiled warmly before I noticed his nervous behavior.

"Error…?" I asked quietly. Oh no.

Did he change his mind?

Was the kiss too much?

Oh god I screwed up bigti-

"D-Do you wanna g-go on a d-d-d-date?" He finally blurted out, glitching and twitching slightly. I felt a heat rise to my cheeks.

Well that's not what I expected at all.

"A date…?" I asked, trying to clarify if this was real. He nodded his head.

"Y-Yeah! I-I mean, y-you don't have to say yes, I-I'm not going to make you-" He began rambling on and on before I finally got sick of it and set my index finger over his lips, making a blush creep up onto his cheeks.

"Of course I'll go on a date with you, Error." I said softly, pulling my finger back once I knew he was silenced. His smile grew wider with every second that passed before he laughed warmly.

"Yes!" He cheered before remembering that I was there and his nervousness settled in again.

"U-Uh, I mean…. Y-Yeah! Cool! So um, anywhere you want to go?" He asked, trying -and failing miserably- to play it off. I snorted out a laugh and had to cover my mouth to try and conceal my laughter.

"Oh, I don't mind where we go as long as it's with you." I said softly. I smiled as I saw his cheeks flush again and I stood up.

"Well while you figure out where you'd like to take me out on this date, I'm going to go scope out the AU's, okay?" I informed, walking towards the door. He nodded and smiled.

"Okay! But be back by 6 at the latest! I think I have an idea…" He smiled brightly and I giggled at the sight before walking outside and into the AU's to scope things out.

*later*

Man, I felt exhausted. All these AU's had at least a little of the corruption within them but I managed to get to them all in time. When I walked inside I saw Error sitting on the couch, waiting for me so I flopped down on the couch, resting my head in his lap. He perked up in surprise and I chuckled tiredly, looking up at him and leaning into his touch as he gently stroked my cheek.

I will never not be amazed by this man's capability of giving so much affection in a single gesture.

"Hey…." I muttered tiredly.

ERROR'S *P.O.V*

My eyes widened slightly at Ink in my lap but I ignored the feeling that stirred deep down and gently stroked his cheek with my thumb.

"You okay, Inky?" I asked softly. He nodded and sighed, leaning into my touch.

"That stupid corruption is getting everywhere and I'm the only one who can fight it off…. It's tiring." He mumbled. I smiled and kissed his forehead.

"Well I think you just need a little downtime…. Are you ready for our date….?" I asked, trying to contain my excitement.

He was going to love this.

He immediately perked up and nodded.

I still have no idea how he can have this much energy.

"Of course! So, have you figured out where we're going?" He asked, standing up. I nodded and stood up, taking his hand and summoning a portal.

"Your evening awaits." I said. He laughed warmly and squeezed my hand as I led him through the portal. I smiled at what I had set up and hearing Ink gasp made it all worth the good 3 hours I took trying to figure everything out.

We were in Outertale, his favorite AU with a little picnic set up in the secret spot he had shown me.

"Oh Error…" He praised, hugging me and giving me a small kiss on the cheek, "I love it…." I smiled and pulled him along until we were both sitting on the blanket.

"Well thank you…. You said Outertale was your favorite AU and since I'm obviously your favorite skeleton, I figured you could have the best of both worlds." I smirked, watching him contain his laughter. He giggled behind his hand and tried to hide his blush.

"Well, you are right about that!" He said softly, leaning over and resting his head on my shoulder, looking up at the stars. I smiled warmly and gently set my head on his, wrapping an arm around him and pulling him closer to me. He smiled and curled up under my arm in response, sighing in content as we looked up at the stars, watching them shimmer with…. Well, whatever these stars are made of. I made a mental note to never destroy this AU, not matter the cost. If it were my Inky's favorite, it could be my favorite.

"Error? Do you remember when I first showed you this AU?" He asked quietly. I nodded and looked down at him.

"Yeah, why?" I asked curiously. He smirked and pecked a small kiss on my cheek.

"Well why don't we finish where we left off?" He said suggestively, pressing his nose against mine. I knew he only meant the almost kiss we shared, but I couldn't help but feel myself burn from anticipation.

"O-Okay…." I stuttered, knowing my cheeks were a bright yellow from the heat I felt. He smiled and leaned in, planting a tender kiss on my lips which I happily returned, wrapping my arms around his waist and him wrapping his arms around my neck.

I've never been happier.

Alrighty here's part one of Chapter 7! You should know the drill by now, leave suggestions if you want!

Stay Wicked!