A Second Chance (Papyrus X Flowey/Asriel)

'Crushing' Revelations

All too soon day came again, Papyrus and Asriel already falling into the routine of getting out of bed and changing in their designated spots. Though, the gasp from Papyrus caused Asriel to turn to him quickly, thankfully having fully changed.

"Papyr- woah, where's your top?" He corrected his gaze to anywhere but the others ribs as he spoke, hearing a frustrated huff from the other.

"Oh to hell with decency for once, look at this!" He said, pointing to the spot on the center of his ribcage.

Hesitating, Asriel peeked where he pointed, soon realizing what the fuss was about.
"A scar? I've never seen you scar like that before," he said curiously, approaching to get a better look. It wasn't anything too impressive, a small four-point star patch indented into his otherwise pristine bones. In the light it almost shined like an opal, Papyrus's cheeks gaining colour at the sentiment.

"Thats exactly it! I usually never scar, my magic just- fixes it!" He groaned as he waved his arms to accentuate his point. First his room changes, now his healing? couldn't he just catch a break?
The negativity oozed from Papyrus as he stared at his ribs with somewhat disgust, something Asriel wasn't too familiar with dealing with.

Back when he was Flowey, his 'condolences' were always perfect, a set of lines he put together to get the best outcome. Or at least, the outcome he wanted. It was so much more complicated, and yet in that moment, it felt so simple. Still, a rising frustration in his chest pushed him to at least say something.

"Well, I think it's beautiful."

..Asriel suddenly wanted to punch himself in the mouth. He wanted to say something but not whatever that was, that's what you'd say to your girlfriend! Papyrus, as pretty as he was, would never be Asriels girlfriend.

Still, the frozen face of shock, mixed with his now obviously flushed face, made Asriel wish Papyrus was a girl at that moment.

"No- it's uh- badass! let's get breakfast now, yeah?" He quickly shuffled out of the room, his chest pounding as he shut the door behind him with an accidental slam.

'Wish.. I was a girl?' Papyrus pondered to himself for a second, only thinking to tune into the others thoughts all too late. That, plus the quick escape, left a mark in his mind similar to the scar now permanent on his chest. He couldn't help look down one more time, seeing it reflect the light 'like an opal,' the look of disdain he once held now replaced by a sheepish, puzzled wonder.

He only took a moment before realizing that Doggely was probably alone out there with his brother, and finally found a sweater to quickly throw on for the day.

He kept a wide smile as he left his room, though it faltered when he looked down to see nobody there. Making his way to the kitchen, the look of perplexity on his face only furthered.

"why the long face?"
"Brother! Good morning to you too, I was just looking for Doggely!"
"oh, must've just missed him leaving then," the shorter skeleton yawned as he walked past him to the fridge, still in his pajamas.

"Leaving?" His 'heart' sunk a little, though he didn't let that show through to his chipper look. "..Must be getting a headstart on the day!" He chirped, his brother chuckling in response.

"figures you'd make buds with an early bird. but hey, i still think he's pretty fly" He joked as he grabbed a takeout box from the fridge, sauntering towards the couch where his 'morning routine' would commence.

Papyrus, now at a loss for what to do with himself, joined him as he switched on the TV.
His thoughts overtook him as he stared blankly at the screen, his soul aching somewhat as tried to think of where Asriel would go.