Chapter 17: Deception

*INK'S P.O.V*

Everyone had gone home and Error and I were cuddling on the couch, his hand resting on m stomach. I smiled at the gifts everyone left us and sighed, burying my face into his neck.

"I love you Error…." I said softly, yawning. He chuckled and gently ran his thumb over my stomach.

"Is my baby with a baby tired?" He cooed. I nodded and blushed softly. He picked me up and led me upstairs, lying me down on the bed before changing into his pajamas, which were just a pair of shorts and he lied down under the blankets beside me. I unwrapped my scarf and slid off my boots, pants and shirt, just lying there beside him in content. I closed my eyes and I felt his arms wrap around my waist, stroking my belly with his thumb. I hummed softly into content and curled up against him, nuzzling into his neck.

"I love you Inky… Sleep well." He said softly, pressing a kiss against my forehead. Soon his warmth and touch lulled me to sleep and I curled up against him, smiling softly.

*A FEW HOURS LATER*

A few hours later I felt Error shift beside me and soon his warmth was gone. I cracked my eye open and saw him get dressed and leave. I was too tired to speak so I fell back asleep, wondering what business he had to attend to.

*TIME SKIP*

It had been a few months since Error began leaving at night and my belly was swollen with our child. I was sitting on the couch, rubbing my sore ankle when Error ame inside. I looked away from him when he walked over.

"Hey, Inky… How's the kiddo?" He asked, sitting down beside me. I struggled to keep my composure and bit my lower lip to hold back my frustrated yells.

He had been gone for almost 3 days now and he was still sneaking out at night with an excited look on his face and whenever he got back he was tired and sore. He never wanted to talk about where he went and he was being highly secretive lately.

"Ink?" He asked, a frown etching his features. I bit my tongue and a tear ran down my cheek. He frowned and leaned in, wrapping his arms around me.

"Hey, it's okay…. It's just another mood swing, it'll be alright…" He soothed. I couldn't help myself. I leaned into his embrace and wept.

Later that when we were finally going to bed I lied down and pretended to be asleep. It took a few hours, but Error finally got up. I felt him kiss my forehead gently.

"I love you, Inky…" He said and I heard his breath hitch, like he was holding back something to say. I hummed softly in response. I felt him leave and after a few moments I hopped out of bed and began to follow him, which is a lot harder to do when you're carrying a child. I watched as he hopped down the stairs and opened a portal, walking into another AU. I quickly followed after him and when the portal closed behind me I had to bite back my tongue so I wouldn't vomit from motion sickness. I quickly shook it off and I followed Error to one of the Sans' homes.

Underswap, I realized.

Error knocked on the door and Blue open the door for him.

"Error! Are you ready for training?!" He asked eagerly. A voice piped up from inside but it wasn't Swap Papyrus'.

"Berry, is that Error again? C'mon! Why can't we have a night to ourselves." It said. I saw another skeleton wrap his arms around Blue's waist and kiss his cheek. I smiled and giggled softly. Blue nuzzled his cheek in turn and smiled.

"Fell, I promised Error I'd help him train!" He said. Fell sighed.

"Fine, but you'd better be back soon," He said, "I've got something special planned for tonight." He cooed, nuzzling Blue's neck. Blue only blushed and pushed him off, kissing him gently before standing by Error.

"Well it can wait, Cherry. I'll see you later!" He said, waving. Fell waved back and closed the door as Error and Blue began walking towards Waterfall. I followed until they reached the edge of the water, sitting down beside it. I sat down behind a bush and peeked through the leaves. Error was looking at Blue and vise versa. Blue smiled brightly at him.

"Okay, now for your training." He said before looking up. I saw Error's cheek light up and he cleared his throat.

"O-Okay…." He said. Blue smiled and glanced over at him.

"The stars are pretty, aren't they?" He said. I looked up at the glowing tops of Waterfall and chuckled before my heart stopped at Error's next sentence.

"Yeah. Almost as beautiful as you." He said, his cheek burning. I stared at them in shock and a dreadful feeling came over my chest. I couldn't breathe. I couldn't do anything but watch. Error cleared his voice and began speaking again.

"We've been together for such a long time now… 5 years to be exact and every time I saw you I fell in love with you more and more-" He said. I turned away from them and I felt my chest tighten as my thoughts drowned out the rest of his words.

He's been cheating on me with Blue?

You're no good for him.

He never loved you or your baby.

You're nothing to him.

Thought of pain and hurt clouded my mind and when I finally looked up again my heart shattered.

Error was bent down on one knee, holding open a box in front of Blue.

"So, W-Will you marry me?" He stuttered out. Tears clouded my vision when I heard Blue cheering.

"Of course I will Error!" He said.

I couldn't take this anymore. I tore open a portal and jumped back home, sobbing into the couch. I trembled in hatred and regret and pain.

He was cheating on me all this time and I was too blind to see it. I trembled and I felt PJ throbbing in my stomach. I knew he could feel my pain too. I gently stroked the side of my stomach and choked out a few words.

"P-Pj I love you…. T-This i-isn't y-you're fault…. I-I'm gonna be your momma…. A-And your only parent…" I sobbed. He throbbed a final time before I curled up against the ground, trembling and crying out in sorrow until I was to tired to continue crying. I fell asleep on the floor and tremble.

I felt so cold.

*ERROR'S P.O.V*

"Of course I will Error!" Blue cheered. I smiled and closed the ring box. He smiled and patted my shoulder. I chuckled and smiled at him.

"Thanks for letting me practice- er, TRAIN with you… I-I've been so nervous about this and I'm so scared he'll say no." I said wearily, looking down at the ring I had picked out for Ink. It had a rainbow diamond in the center and a black band with the words "My Inky" engraved on the inside. Blue stood up and smiled.

"You know he'll say yes! But if roleplay boosts your confidence, so be it!" He cheered. I rolled my eyes and smiled. I couldn't wait to give the ring to its intended owner soon. I walked with Blue back to his house and Fell opened the door, smirking.

"So when are you gonna quit taking my boyfriend away and proposed to yours for real?" He smirked. Blue thwacked his chest, giggling.

"Cherry! Error want this to be perfect! He wanted lots of practice before he could do it with Ink." He said. Fell just rolled his eyes and pulled Blue close.

"I'm just glad you're home now, Berry Boy." He cooed. I chuckled and smiled at them.
"You think I'm ready?" I asked. They both nodded.

"Error, you've been practicing for weeks now! I think it's time to finally ask him for real instead of pretending with me." Blue said. I sighed and nodded.

"Okay… Thanks guys. I'll see you later." I said, waving. Fell waved back.

"Yeah, and Ink better be your fiance the next time we see you two!" He yelled, shutting the door. I blushed and looked down at Ink's ring, smiling.

I'm finally gonna do it.

I'm gonna propose to Ink tomorrow.

What could go wrong?

Uhh ohhhh! Poor Inky! I just made the most cliche chapter but eh, whatever works!

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