Chapter 2

“Yer what?!” Undyne shouted as she sat up in her chair.

“I told ya, I'm finally goin’ on that date with Grillby,” the human said as she ate some cheese fries. “I don't understand what yer so freaked out about.”

Alphys giggled and pat her arm. “She's j-just excited…”

“No, I'm pissed that yer dumping us for a date!”

“Really, darling?” Mettaton raised an eyebrow at the fish monster. “You've ditched her plenty of times for dates with Alphy. Why should this be any different?”

“Because she's the responsible one!”

“Listen, fish stick. I ain't gotta do crap for ya.” Piper stuffed another fry into her mouth. “Ya got Asgore for ya anime night. Ya don't need me.”

“But we were gonna watch some Kill La Kill …” The fish pouted and rest her head on the table.

“Too bad. And watch something else. The big guy likes fluffy crap like Ghibli movies.”

Mettaton rolled his eye at them. “As much as I want to hear about this, I'd rather talk about the date itself. Piper dear, where are you going to go?”

“We're going to La Rosa Vieja. Me and Sans know the owner.”

“That place is rather nice. What will you wear?”

She shrugged. “I'll put something together-”

The horrified gasp the robot made silenced her. “You? Put something together? Darling, all of your clothes are so grunge era! You unironically wear leather pants!”

“And what's wrong with that?”

“It's simply not first date material!” He wrapped an arm around hers. “I am going to take you on a shopping trip. Just you and me.”

“And why can't we go?!” Undyne huffed.

“Undyne, you dress just as badly as she does, and Alphys tends to pick unflattering sweaters about human pop culture.” He gave her a glare. “She needs someone with actual fashion sense. That's neither of you.”

“He's got a point…” Alphys murmured.

“I know and I hate it!!” Undyne crossed her arms over her chest childishly.

Piper rolled her eyes. “As long as yer payin’ I don't care.”

“Excellent!” Mettaton giggled excitedly. “We'll find you the best dress-”

“Uh-uh. I ride a motorcycle, remember? And I haven't shaved my legs since October.”

“I've never understood why humans do the latter, but we can get you some leggings or shorts for underneath. You have a wonderful figure, darling. Show it off!” He grinned. “You'll also need some shoes and such, and I can do your hair and makeup!”

“What's wrong with my hair?”

“No offense, dear, but it looks like it's going to eat someone.”

Piper frowned. “No, it doesn't…”

“It does. But don't worry! I can tame it enough that it'll look gorgeous!”

“Oh boy…”

“You sound like it'll be a bad thing!. We'll go on Tuesday. I'll pick you up.”

She gave him a wry look. “In Pink Lightning?”

“You talk like I own more than one car.”

“H-Hold up.” They all looked at Alphys. “Who's gonna watch Frisk on Thursday night?”

Piper shrugged. “I'll get Sam's and Pap to babysit. It'll be fine.”

Mettaton and the girls nodded in agreement before going back to the discussion of Piper's big date.