He Could Read You Like an Open Book
A few days have passed since your encounter with the skeleton named Sans. That night was already beginning to blur with all of the other nights that you’ve experienced.
His face also started to be forgotten, which isn’t as weird as it sounds, since he is a skeleton and you haven't really spoken with one until that day. You were just really bad with remembering faces, you weren't that great with names either. At least ‘Sans’ is a fairly uncommon name for someone.
You sighed as you stared blankly at the empty bookstore you work at from the counter. It was a quiet day today, you didn't mind it either. You were never that great around people, so you thought the bookstore would’ve been perfect. You were right.
The store isn't a big well known company, so most people haven't heard of it before whenever you mention it. But it sells some pretty nifty books one wouldn't find in the more common stores which leaded you to advertising for the place a lot.
Your off-track thoughts were put to a halt when you heard the familiar chime of the door opening.
“Hi! Welcome!” you smiled cheerfully as you turned to the door.
There, standing in the opening, was the barely remembered skeleton.
“hey,“ Sans began nonchalantly, glancing over at you, “got any joke books?”
“They should be right over there,“ you reply, pointing over to your left.
You watched as he shuffled over to the shelf you pointed out, picking up two books and drifting to your place at the counter, “i’ll take these,“ he said, sliding the two books to you. You glance at the covers as you ring them up. “Filthy Dirty Jokes: Uncensored Edition: Adults Only” and “Almost the Best Pun and Joke Book Ever.”
The shit eating grin plastered on his face told you not to question the choices. You just shrugged and dropped them in a bag, handing the bag over to him.
His smile seemed to falter a little from your not-reaction, you smirked in response.
No way was he going to mess with you again.
“so, you gunna be free anytime soon?” he winked at you, “do you like coffee?”
You blinked slowly at the question, processing what he had just said. Anyone could probably hear the gears grinding as you had to reboot your mind to function normally again. Once everything was up and running again, you immediately flushed a deep red
“U-uh, excuse me? W-what?” you stuttered out quickly. You were wrong. He totally could still mess with you.
“I’m askin’ you out for coffee kid, don’t patella me you’re turning me down.”
You glared at his pun. That one was obvious enough for you to get, “I-I still work for another two hours so yea,” you managed to stumble out.
Even if you didn’t work, you weren't that fond of coffee. It tasted good with enough flavor shots to drown out any of the actual coffee. You never got any energy boosts from drinking it, so you just didn't. Doesn't mean you wouldn't pass someone if they offered to pay. Free food always tastes the best.
“cool, see you in two hours then,” Sans waved at your dumbstruck figure as he walked out the door.
You smiled as you rested your head on your hand after you recovered from the shock of what just happened.
Maybe it wouldn't hurt to try.
-
Sure enough, two hours later after your shift ended, Sans was waiting outside the store.
“Oh my God you weren’t lying,” came spilling out of your mouth the moment you laid eyes on him.
“just admit it, you can’t get enough of me.”
“You’re the one who initiated this and you were also the one who came back two hours later.”
“touché.”
You sighed and shrugged, turning to Sans, “So, are we going to go or not?”
“yea, i know a shortcut,” he said, grabbing onto your wrist. Which you automatically pulled you arm back, breaking his grasp. He looked down at you quizzically.
“Y-you should ask before you just grab me like that,” you mumble, looking away and rubbing your wrist. “It’s not that far away, is it?”
He stared at you for a minute before he shook his head, “nah, we can walk if you’re more comfortable with that.”
You nodded your head and followed him once he started walking, the silence was unbearable, but you didn't want to talk.
How many more awkward moments can you make with this guy? You’re amazed at how much you can trip up around someone within such a short time.
“I know you didn’t mean to-”
“hey listen, i’m sorry-” you both had started at the same time before he and you shut up again to let the other speak.
Neither of you said anything for a few seconds, you stared at him before you exploded in loud laughter. He couldn't help but chuckle himself after watching you break down. A very pale blue dusted his cheekbones that you would've missed even if you were looking at him.
“Oh my gosh, I'm so sorry,” you gasped out between your fits of laughter.
“it’s no problem,” He smiled, waving off your apology, “also, we’re here.”
The two of you entered the small café after your laughing finally subsided and ordered your coffee, yours was whatever one had the most chocolate in it. God you loved chocolate.
Sans and you sat down at one of the tables outside, you held the coffee close to your face, taking small sips. While it was mostly warm, the coldness of fall was starting to slip into the air. It was mid-September, so it made sense to you. You made a mental note to start wearing your scarves again, and to buy more sweaters.
You chatted with Sans as you slowly drained your cup, though it was mostly small talk that didn’t really have you two get to know each other better, but you were ok with that. While you did want to befriend him, you weren't really used to really knowing someone and vice versa.
Maybe he had caught wind of that, and was respecting your boundaries. At least he was nice enough to do that. You talked with some people who either didn't understand or didn't care, which you quickly ended any budding friendships right then and there. You smile at the thought of this working out.
Good choice,past me.
“didn’t know coffee made you so happy, kid,” Sans grinned, startling you from your thoughts.
“Shut up, you,” you stuck your tongue out at him.
He shrugged in response, then tipped his own cup upside down, “looks like i’m outta coffee. sorry kiddo but it’s time for me to split,” he said, standing up from his spot.
He waved as he walked passed you, and when you blinked he wasn’t there. Weird, you thought to yourself.
-
You finished your coffee as you walked home, savoring the good moments of the day as well. There was a surprising notification on your phone when you checked it once you fell down onto your couch once you got home. You never expected any despite your frequent checking.
It was even more peculiar over the fact it was a message, you never got them. You unlocked your phone to see who it was.
Unknown Number
*today was pretty sansational
*thanks for coming
You smiled at the text. How did he even get your number? you shrug as you push the thought out of your mind and type out a quick reply.
You
-it was pretty fun :)
After the message was sent you added him as a contact and set your phone on the coffee table in front of you. You flipped through stupid movies on Netflix. You settled with The Adventures of Food Boy and forgot about your phone for the rest of the night.