Chapter 14- It's Official

                                    

                                          
Writer~San: I didn't sleep... Yep! Don't question it.. ٩( 'ω' )و Have fun!
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(~Your POV~)
                          
Papyrus steps out of the guest bedroom, his hand still lingering on the doorframe, "Diffuser is set up. I'll live! Heh.. This is a nice place."
                          
My apartment is pretty a open design. The living room, dining area, and kitchen are connected like a backwards 'L.'The living room and the dining area are the first things you see when walking into my home. The kitchen is to the back with the bedrooms and bathroom across from it on the left.
                          
Laid across the couch, I've been pretty quiet since we got home. I was so shaky from before, I couldn't even push myself to get behind the wheel to drive. So, Honey was the one who drove us home. I'm really grateful for that too. 
                          
Papyrus approaches me, sighing, "Hey Beautiful." I curl up a little more, keeping quiet. My mood level has dropped so low from before that all I want to do is keep to myself. He stays silent for a little while. Then I see him point to an empty spot on the couch by my feet. He politely asks, "Is this reserved?"
                          
I hug myself and shake my head. He can sit here. I honestly don't mind. I think I'm just embarrassed and mentally exhausted from the crazy situation. 
                          
Accepting my permission, the tall skeleton sits down too. He always has a caring and patient manner. I can't help but feel drawn to him. It's better than sitting here alone. Papyrus talks to me with a calm assurance, "I don't expect you to want to talk tonight... But when you're ready to open up, I'll be right here."
                          
I nod again, staring forward at my dark screened tv. A few minutes pass. Papyrus definitely made himself comfortable on his side of the couch, leaning back into the corner of it. I didn't move much, still laying across most of the couch. Finally, I spoke, "Is he really going to be okay..?"
                          
No doubt, Honey had pondered over that for himself too. I hear him take a deep breath in. "I'm sure Sans will calm down and see things with time." He answered my question, but deep down I knew Stretch was unsure of it himself. Things went quiet again.
                          
'Papyrus needs comfort too, y'know..'
                          
The random thought reminded me of how much the past hour affected Honey too. I was a third party in the background of the war but Pap was right up in the front lines, so to speak. It was him that had to talk and deal with Blueberry's erratic behavior. 
                          
Moving slowly, I sit up from the perfectly shaped crater I've made in the couch cushions. Taking my time, I scoot over to be beside him. I bend my knees over to the other side of me and hug onto Honey instead. This'll hopefully help him out with relaxing too.
                          
"It's only for a few days. I'm sure your bro was just jealous that you got to attend your first slumber party without him." I joked, and it worked. Stretch laughs a little, cupping his hand around my cheek, "We'll invite him to the next one." "Agreed." I say through a yawn.
                          
Papyrus wraps both of his arms around me with a smug smirk, "Ya getting tired? I can carry you to bed." "Pff- no!" I retort, keeping my eyes open wider. "Pretty sure I saw you yawn." "You saw nothing." I mumble, hiding the need for more love and cuddles.
                          
"Okay.. So why don't we watch that movie you really like? I bet you have it-" "WHY YES I DO! STaY-" I squeal. Next thing I know, I'm already excitedly sprinting off the couch and into my room to grab the disc for it. I can't help but smile to myself.
                          
'Isn't this the second hundredth time we've watched it together???? Does he really want to watch this??'
                          
Still, never going to pass an opportunity to watch it, even if Papyrus learns to hate it. After I grab it off my dresser, I meet him back in the living room. Quickly, I set up the tv and make sure everything's running properly. I want to get back to Honey's cuddles and warm hoodie as soon as possible. The tv takes some time to process the disc, so I sit down beside Stretch again and ask, "Is this like.. our movie now?" "It really seems so, huh?" He starts laughing before continuing, "Something tells me that you'll be playing that movie at our dinner reception for all the guests."
                          
'Reception? Wait- he doesn't mean...'
                          
A wedding reception. My face turns as hot as the sun and I'm so close to punching myself for it.
                          
'YOUR BLUSHING IS SO OBVIOUSSS- STOPPPPP!!!!'
                          
"Unless you're more of a dancer type. I don't mind that either." "No way am I dancing in front of a bunch of people." I remark, getting more and more flustered. "I respect that, but I'm sure you'd look beautiful." A tint of orange blush coats Honey's cheeks as he smiles at me. And just like that, I killed myself by picturing him in a suit. One second is all it took and my brain goes on complete shutdown.
                          
'AAAAAAAAAAAAA- WHY AM I EVEN LETTING MYSELF HAVE THIS CONVERSATION?!'
                          
Trying to hide my panic and desperation to change the topic, I huff at him, "Well, we shouldn't be planning that far ahead when we're not even an officially dating couple."  "True, but who says we can't?" He shrugs.
                          
The movie's started but I ain't even paying attention. I stare at Papyrus in complete disbelief and shock.
                          
'He really just said that.'
                          
Pulling a classic Honey-who's-reactions-were-lagging move, he suddenly blushes like crazy and pulls his hood over his face to hide from me. "It's s-something that we b-b-both want, right? So why n-not?" A stutter completely took over his earlier casual manner, and goD it'S AdorAbLE.
                          
I share a wide smile, answering, "Well, yeAh? I don't know what you were waiting on. I just wanted you to get flustered and admit it first-" I start laughing, so much that I hold onto my stomach. "OH mY GoD Y/N!" Papyrus laughs too, tackling me down into a tight hug.
                          
"DOn'T TiCkLE mE!" I scream in a high pitched tone. He wheezes, being amused by my new shrill voice. Sometimes I think he just enjoys to see me beg for mercy. Well, thank goodness he backs off, responding with a ton of regained confidence, "I'll spare ya, for now~"
                          
"Wow, that's the first thing you tell me after becoming my boyfriend. This definitely isn't looking promising." I tease, giggling at him. He smirks, replying, "Will snuggles change your mind?" "That depends.. Give me your hoodie first." 
                          
"Wow. That's a huge bargain you're asking for."
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"Oh come on Papyrus, I know you always wear a t-shirt underneath it. Giving it to me for one night won't kill you."
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"This hoodie has been with me through some tough times. With my fragile soul, how would you know that I'd survive without it? I'll freeze."
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"IT'S A HOODIE, PAPYRUS! YOU WON'T DIE- NOW STRIP!"
                          
His face turns pure orange, "That's...certainly an odd way to put it.." I spent the next moments dying of laughter, frantically getting flustered myself and apologizing. I couldn't take it, looking at Pap's frozen and completely flustered expression. His brain was clearly put on reboot. First night staying at my home and I think I already killed him.
                          
Papyrus does give me his hoodie though, which made me squeal like a little girl once I got to put it on. "There. So, how's that? Ya happy now?" "It's so warmmmm.." I say with a subtle purr, being completely content with life. Letting him keep his other end of the deal, I lovingly hold his hand and snuggle with him.
                          
Honey pulls me into his lap and then lays his head on top of mine. Every feeling of anxiety I had is completely gone, forgotten. I show some affectionate love for him too, pressing some soft kisses on the bottom of his jaw. Stretch responds by wrapping his other arm around my stomach, and gently nuzzling the back of my head.
                          
We're both completely relaxed in the other's presence. I feel the soft thumps of his soul's heartbeat on my back, making the connection even more special and calming. 
                          
We continued to watch the movie just like this. It didn't take long before I felt my eyelids slowly start to drag down, growing heavier. I was afraid to sleep before. But now, with Pap's arms around me, I'm happy to accept it. I love him so much, and I don't want him to let go. I definitely want these moments with him to happen frequently, and hope they can last forever.
                          
In the final seconds before I drifted off to sleep, Honey leaned forward and kissed my cheek. "Goodnight, Y/N. I love you." He said softly, keeping me close. I numbly felt as his fingers gently brushed through my hair. The soft and comforting feeling made me fall asleep faster, almost instantly.
                          
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Writer~San: *snuggled up in some blankets, a ghost that's always just sorta alone in the void* 
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