Chapter 13
"Hey kiddo, I've got a favor to ask." Sans speaks up when they started getting close to Snowdin. He wasn't really sure how the kid was going to answer, but was encouraged when she looks at him with a nod, giving a questioning look.
"I'd like to introduce you to my brother. He's been kind of down lately, and I'm sure meeting a human would really cheer him up. B'sides, I don't think we can keep you hidden from him for very long." He shrugs at this, looking at Frisk to get their reaction. She had tensed up and slight shakes shook her form.
"Don't worry about it bud. He's a really great skeleton, but I'm sure we could wait another day or two. It's up to you." It didn't even occur to Sans that he'd assumed the kid would be staying with them. It seemed natural, and he bumped into her with his side gently, please when she stopped shivering and bumped him back. It shocked him immensely when she reached out and tentatively grabbed one of his hands, nodding slightly.
"You mean it's ok? You're cool with meeting him? Oh man, he's going to be so excited. Thanks Frisk." His voice was gentle but upbeat, and he swung their joined hands back and forth. The giggle he got in return for his antics made Sans smile, and he exaggerated his swinging until the kid had to jump a bit when he raised his arm completely. He didn't even notice the kid blush when he'd said her name.
When they were able to see the edges of Snowdin Sans pulled them through a shortcut into his room, smiling when he noticed the kid didn't sway from the jump, only blinked slightly. The skeleton knew going through shortcuts could be a bit hard at first, making people dizzy and causing blurry vision, but she took it like a champ. As he was about to speak, Papyrus entered the house with his usual energy, slamming the door open and yelling a greeting.
"GOOD EVENING BROTHER! I, THE GREAT PAPYRUS, HAVE RETURNED FROM WORK!" His voice rang through the house, and Sans would have been surprised if people on the surface hadn't heard him. Sans walked to his door and stuck his head out, calling a reply.
"Hey bro. Be right down." He then turned to Frisk, noticing how she had her hands clenched in front of her and was staring at them. At least she wasn't shaking in fear again.
"Ok kiddo. I'm gunna go down there and set the mood. Come on down when I call you, alright?" At her small nod the skeleton left his room and went to find his brother in the kitchen. As usual, Papyrus was already making his spaghetti for supper, but stopped to give Sans a big hug before returning to stirring the sauce enthusiastically. Sans went to the cupboards and pulled out enough supplies for three places and set the table before standing by the entryway and waiting for his brother to notice. It didn't take long.
"SANS. THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR DOING THE DISHES TODAY, AND CLEANING THE LIVING ROOM, BUT WHY ARE YOU SETTING 3 PLACES? ARE YOU ALRIGHT BROTHER?" His voice was confused and slightly worried. Sans couldn't blame him really. He couldn't remember the last time he had actually done any chores himself.
"Nah bro, I'm fine. We're gunna be having a guest for supper tonight." His cheeky grin became a full smile as Papyrus started jumping up and down in excitement.
"WHO IS IT BROTHER? UNDYNE? GRILLBY?" Papyrus exclaimed, rushing to fill the plates with spaghetti.
"Nope. Someone you haven't met before. Her name is Frisk, and she wants to be your friend." Sans said, before sticking his head into the living room and calling out. "Hey kiddo, come on down!"
It didn't take long for the girl to appear, and Sans was amused to notice she had brushed her hair and even changed into pants that didn't have ketchup on them. She stood a bit behind Sans, keeping her head down, and one hand reached out and grabbed the back of his sweater.
"SANS. IS THAT A...?" Papyrus couldn't finish the question he was so excited, but he also must have noticed her unease because his voice was noticeably quieter than normal. Still a yell though.
"Yep. Kiddo here is a flesh and blood human. She really likes puzzles, and wants to try some of your famous spaghetti." Sans winked at the kid, silently telling her to go along with it. He was rewarded with a slight nod from her, seemingly directed at Papyrus.
"WOWIE! A REAL LIVE HUMAN WHO WANTS TO HAVE MY PASTA? OF COURSE I, THE GREAT PAPYRUS, WOULD LOVE TO SHARE MY SPAGHETTI WITH YOU HUMAN!" The tall skeleton cheered, pulling out the chair at the head of the table and patting it. After a second of indecision the child walked over and sat down. Sans and Papyrus did the same on either side.
"You ever tried eating a watch before kid? It's very time consuming." Sans joked, rewarded with the annoyed groan of his brother and the small giggle from the child.