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You had barely started opening the door to enter your house when the shout came.
“Sans! Why am I going to Undyne’s again? We already had our cooking lesson for the day!”
There was a mumbled voice response.
“Alright fine but you owe me for this!”
There was a slam of the door and footsteps. Curiosity being one of your weakest traits you turned and saw a tall skeleton wearing some type of armor walking down the driveway of the house across the street. Though you were aware monsters had moved into the neighborhood, there had rarely been any time in your schedule to introduce yourself and get the awkward ‘hey you’re a monster’ shock out of the way. You couldn’t help but stare as they pulled out a cellphone and dialed a number.
Seeing that the drama was mostly over with, you opened your door wider and started shuffling in with your things.
“Undyne! It’s me, The Great Papyrus! Have you returned from your trip with Alphys? Just barely leaving? Nothing is wrong I just wanted to wish you a safe trip and to bring me a super awesome souvenir!”
Kicking a box into the house you heard the skeleton sigh as he hung up the phone. It was obvious the poor guy didn’t have anywhere else to go and was kicked out of the house for whatever reason. With a glance back you saw him sit down at the curb and sigh again. Hearing that heart wrenching sound you made a quick decision.
Stuffing the rest of your things to the side of the door you walk to the edge of your own driveway and call out to him.
“Hey!”
The skeleton looks up and sees you waving at him.
“Sorry to overhear but it seems like you don’t have a place to stay for a few hours? I have a few things that could use some assistance if you would like to help,” You say, hoping you didn’t sound like a creepy weirdo or anything.
“A human in need? I, The Great Papyrus, will indeed help you!” He stood up and began walking towards you with a smile on his face.
Seeing that smile you knew you had done the right thing. Turning around you headed back to your house knowing The Great Papyrus was following you. At your front door, you hand him a few of the boxes you still haven’t gotten into the house yet and while he enters the house, you grab the last one and shut the door closed with your foot.
“You have a very nice home human!” The Great Papyrus said, his voice booming.
“Thanks, let’s put this away and I’ll give you a tour.” You make a left and head down a short hall and into your workroom. Just enough sunlight filtered through the large bay windows you installed some weeks ago. The room was still a pile of boxes and bags since you had yet to finish unpacking it during the renovation.
“Here we go. Let’s place these things here.” Setting the boxes and bags down in a clear area you waited for him to place his burden down as well.
“What is this area for human?” The Great Papyrus asks, looking around in wonder.
“Oh this is my office slash work area. Not doing too bad in business and I get to do what I love. I’ll show you my current works after the tour.”
You lead the skeleton out of the room and begin walking around and showing off your house.
“I actually just finished updating the place a few weeks ago, it was a smaller one story but I expanded out into the backyard and shrunk my garage a lot since I really only use it for laundry and when I buy too much material and couldn’t store it in my work room. The kitchen is also a bit of a luxury since I love to cook.” You say stepping into the room and smiling at the marble countertops and updated black cherry cabinets.
“Wowie! This kitchen is amazing! You must make very delicious spaghetti in here!”
You blush at the compliment.
“Not yet. I’ve been so busy catching up on work and moving things around that today will be my first time cooking in here. Oh hey! Would you like to stay for dinner? I mean… that is… if you want,” you feel your face getting warmer.
You see The Great Papyrus’ eye sockets get wider.
“Human I would really enjoy that! Does this mean we are friends?”
“Yea that would be great…uh The Great Papyrus. That’s your name right?” Then you realize you had not introduced yourself either and do so.
“While I am extremely great my name is just Papyrus! I just ensure that everyone is aware of how great I am!” He then posed with a fist on his chest the other hand fisted on his hip, a large smile on his face.
You chuckle at his enthusiasm and swallow a tiny bit of embarrassment as you were corrected on his name, then shrug it off. Leaving the kitchen you stepped back into the living room which was very open and had another set of windows to your left that lead into the backyard.
“My room and the guest bedroom are over here and that’s about it. Not much to see but I call it home.”
“Your home is very beautiful human!” You couldn’t help but smile as he continued to call you that instead of your name.
“Thanks. Well I do still need your help, I had to dis-assemble my work desk and my regular desk for the renovations so your help putting them back together would be great. After that we should have enough energy for dinner.”
Glancing at Papyrus, he looked motivated in helping you.
“Then I shall assist you in this endeavor! Would you happen to be making spaghetti for dinner? I can give great tips in cooking as I have been making my amazing spaghetti for my brother and friends for several years now!”
“I think I have the ingredients for it. Sounds like a plan Papyrus. Come on lets go back to my workroom.” You agreed with a laugh and walked back down the hall.
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Well.
Um…
Looking back, you probably should have asked Papyrus if he had ever done anything like this before.
You should have also stopped when it was obvious he hadn’t and waited to do it yourself later.
You also never thought you would need those instructions again and tossed them. You are now mentally kicking your own ass for doing that.
Staring down at crumbled pieces of metal and dust that used to be wood, you could only bemoan the fact that you now have to find another work table. Looking up a bit more at the other bits of wood scattered around, you amend that and add a computer desk to the list.
Papyrus was stood next to you and fumbling his hands nervously. Glancing sideways at him, his face was a twist of worry and apprehension.
“Human! I….I am very sorry about your table!” He turned his head. “And the desk…and part of that wall. I would understand if you never want to see me again,” He finished in a low tone.
You took a deep breath and let it out in one big huff; startling the skeleton and making him jump.
“I don’t want to stop being your friend Papyrus. This can be considered a learning experience and someday we will probably find this extremely funny. Right now though, I’m sure both of us are hungry and want to step away from this room for now. I’ll come back and clean it later.” You give the room one last look and turn away.
“No! I should be the one to clean it as I made most of the mess! Please show me the cleaning supplies and I will get started as you begin the cooking of food!” He turned and looked at you pleadingly and dammit if you didn’t just become a sucker for skele-puppy eyes.
“Oh alright but please be careful I wouldn’t want you to get hurt. Once you’re done meet me in the kitchen.” You grab the broom and dustpan from the hall closet and hand it to Papyrus who eagerly started cleaning.
You watched him for a moment as he started piling the metal to one side of the room. With a quiet sigh, you head to the kitchen and take out the spaghetti fixings. Not long after, the noodles were cooking and the ground beef was sizzling, the jar of sauce waiting patiently on the counter for everything to be ready.
“I have completed my task and again apologize for breaking your things human!” Papyrus said coming into the kitchen.
“You are forgiven Papyrus. Please stop apologizing, part of that was also my fault as well. Go ahead and pick out a movie we can watch, dinner is almost ready.”
Pulling down the bowls you found at the local thrift store that said ‘Spaghetti Only’ you filled them up and with a fork in each you walked out to the living room to see Papyrus still perusing your DVD collection.
“Still thinking?” you asked, setting the food down at the table.
“All of them sound so interesting I cannot decide!” he replied.
“Well I was already watching a movie last night I didn’t finish, we can start on that one and work our way through the rest.”
“Great idea human!” He sits on the couch next to you as set up the DVD to start from the beginning.
“Wowie!”
Glancing at Papyrus, he’s staring at your bowl with wonder.
“Your spaghetti is very delicious! It is obvious your skills in the kitchen were not exaggerated!” you blush again at the compliment.
“Aww geez. I could have done better but with it getting so late I just tossed this together real quick.” You settle back with your own bowl and begin eating.
“I will have to make you my own spaghetti so that we can each enjoy the others culinary delights! I, The Great Papyrus, would make you spaghetti unlike any you have ever tasted! It will be filled with bold and exciting flavor!”
“That sounds great. Whenever you want to come over and cook or if you want me to come to your place just let me know. I bet you make delicious spaghetti yourself.”
If skele-puppy eyes were your weakness then blushing skeletons were joining the list of most adorable things seen on earth.
The rest of the night both of you spent watching movies and eating all of the spaghetti that was made. During a quiet moment of the movie, you turned to Papyrus to say something only to find the skeleton fast asleep. His head was resting on the back of the couch, eye sockets closed and mitten hands still holding the empty bowl. With a smile you gently take the bowl from him and place it on the table. Not wanting to disturb his sleep, you go to your room and grab a blanket to place over him. Turning the TV off and making sure all doors and windows were locked you whispered a goodnight and went to bed yourself.