Chapter 21: A Warm Welcome

*ERROR'S P.O.V*

I watched Ink and PJ fall asleep in my arms. Ink was out within about 10 minutes after first getting PJ. I'm pretty sure he needed the sleep after being so worn out so I lied him down on the bed and gently took PJ from him, cradling him in my hands. He looked so little and frail.

And I was the one who was going to protect him.

I gently stroked his cheek and he turned into my hand, making little squeaky noises in his sleep. I felt tears well up in my eyes as I finally soaked it all in.

I was a father.

I had a baby. A precious little baby that was all mine and the love of my life's.

Paperjam.

I felt a tear roll down my cheek and I sniffed, trying to blink them back but failing miserably. Ink stirred beside me and I tried to quiet my crying but all I did was choke back a sob. He blinked open his eyes slowly and set his hand on my leg.

"I know…" He whispered, small tears of his own brimming which broke my facade. I broke down into sobs and an unnaturally huge smile was plastered on my face. Ink smiled warmly and let his own tears fall, squeezing my hand lovingly. We stayed like that together for hours before Tori knocked on the door.

"How's everything going?" She asked quietly. Ink was now holding PJ close to his chest and his smile grew wider when PJ twitched lightly in his sleep, smiling softly. I kissed Ink and PJ's foreheads before turning towards Tori.

"Perfect…" I hushed. She smiled warmly at us and walked over, setting a bag down.

"Well that's good… I can tell you two will be wonderful parents. Now, I got you a few things I think you'll need like diapers, baby formula, bottles ect. Oh! And I also left you a pie! Sweet's always helped me for the few days after I gave birth to Asri-... Well…. Never mind me. Now, you can head home whenever you feel like you're ready." She said, smiling. I took the bag from her and smiled.

"Thanks, Tori." I said. Ink nuzzled me from behind and smiled softly.

"I wanna head home," He whispered, "I want to show PJ his new room…" His smile grew brighter when PJ wriggled in his arms and let out a little squeak. Tori laughed and smiled.

"Well have fun with your child, Sans'." She said before walking out of the room with a kind wave. Ink looked up at me with large eyes and held PJ close against his chest, PJ's eyes open just a sliver. I could see myself in him as much as I saw Ink.

I loved him.

Ink looked with me and held our child closer to his chest, leaning in and pressing a kiss against my nose.

"Please, Error…?" He whispered, smiling softly. My heart melted at the sight and I just couldn't say no. I sighed and picked up the bag Tori had gotten us and opened up a portal directly to our living room couch.

"Alright, alright…. Now cut it with the puppy eyes, I'm already an emotional wreck I don't need any more crying." I chuckled. He giggled warmly and I held my hand out to him, which he gladly accepted. I helped him stand up and his face twisted into one of discomfort. I frowned.

"Ink? Does it hurt?" I asked softly. He shook his head, holding PJ closer.

"N-No, I'm just uncomfortable." He said meekly, taking a step forward and scrunching up his face more. I held my hand out against his chest and he stopped walking.

"No, stay here… I'll set these on the table and come back for you and PJ." I assured, gesturing to the bag. He sighed and nodded.

"Okay…" He mumbled. I kissed his forehead and I chuckled when I saw the ghost of a smile pass over him.

"I'll be right back." I said before hopping into the portal and setting the bag on the table, stopping when I saw a few other skeletons standing in front of me. A sheepish grin grew on three of their faces while two smirked and the other one mumbled and babbled on incoherently. My eyes widened slightly in shock.

"What? What are you all doing here?" I asked quietly. Reaper shook his head and set a finger to his mouth, telling me to be quiet.

"Geno came over to check on you and-"

"I saw the mess Ink made when his water broke so I knew that you two had to be with Reapertale Tori, which I made Reaper make sure of. But don't worry! I cleaned it all up for you two... " Geno blurted out quietly. Goth giggled in his arms and grabbed on his scarf, tugging on it gently and getting Geno's attention. Geno smiled lovingly and looked down at his baby, listening to Goth babble on. Blue smiled warmly at them and rested his head onto the skeleton next to him, whispering something to him. Fell's cheeks heated up and he chuckled, smirking devilishly at Blue and wrapping an arm around his waist and whispering something back to him, making him giggle and blue deeply. I looked at all of them and frowned lightly.

"Fresh." I snorted. He waved and nodded at me.

"Whattup, broski? Just wanted to see the lil' dude." He said. I rolled my eyes and opened the portal again.

"Oh fine. I gotta go get Ink and PJ." I said, smiling brightly towards the end. Geno's smile grew and he giggled, nuzzling into Reaper.

"Aww, Reapy look at him! He's so proud!" He gushed, holding onto Goth. Reaper narrowed his eyes and snorted, looking away.

"Well, yeah…" He muttered, slightly jealous of the look his lover was giving Error. Geno giggled and rested his head against Reaper's chest, looking down at Goth.

"It's just like you were when we were first with Goth…" He whispered, leaning in and kissing Reaper gently before pulling back. Reapers cheeks lit up and he smiled warmly, making Geno giggle softly. Blue smiled and giggled at them.

"Oh just kiss already!" He squealed. Fell smirked from behind him and pulled him in.

"Great idea." He purred, leaning in and kissing Blue deeply, making Blue's cheeks flare as he kissing him back happily. I rolled my eyes at the sight and had a slight ache in my chest.

I need to be with my own family.

Geno nuzzled into Reaper and Goth cooed softly.

"Go get him, Error…. We're here to congratulate you…. It'll be a surprise." He whispered. I smiled and nodded.

"Yeah…. I'll go get Inky and PJ." I whispered, walking into the portal and smiling warmly at Ink, who had managed to lie back down on the bed and hold PJ against his chest. He perked up at me and smiled.

"Error!" He cooed, reaching out for me. I held onto his and and kissed his nose, sliding my arms beneath him and picking him up bridal style.

"Inky." I responded, leaning in and kissing him gently. He softly returned the kiss and we parted, smiling warmly at one another. I nuzzled his nose.

"C'mon…. Let's go home with our baby boy…" I whispered. He nuzzled me back and closed his eyes, still tired from everything. I silently hoped that everyone who was waiting at home would understand that he needed to rest before we had any surprise party as I opened up a portal and stepped into our home. Ink was curled up against my chest and he and PJ were sound asleep in my arms as I stepped into the living room. When I finally saw our friends I couldn't help but smile.

They were so thoughtful.

What do you think is in store for Ink, Error and PJ as they finally head home together for the first time? Leave a comment on how you thought the chapter was and leave a suggestion on what should happen next!

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