Integritale

Chapter 07: Sweet Snows

-Let's check that fever of yours now, shall we?

-Oh,come on Sans! This is the fifth time today! I'm fine already!

-You can never be sure, sweetheart.

The past days had been peaceful. Serifa's fever was gone, her wounds were healed completely and she seemed to have cheered up a lot. Sans was making sure of that too. He was always caring for her, cooking for her, keeping her company and telling her bad puns...which made her cringe. And, in the evenings, when Papyrus would return from his training, the three of them would have a blast together. They would watch Mettaton on TV, play games or just chitchat. Papyrus seemed to like Serifa a lot as well, which made Sans very happy.

-Hmmm...it seems that your fever is gone for good!

-That's what you've been saying for the past 2 days, but you're still checking and keeping me in! I told you I'm fine!

-Okay,okay, I'll believe you, Sans smiled. Now go to bed, it's late.

-Promise me that you'll let me go out tomorrow!

-But-

-Promise!!

-Fine...I promise, Sans replied hesitantly.

He covered Serifa with his blanket, kissed her forehead and began to walk away, when Serifa grabbed his hand.

-Where are you going...?

-To sleep, of course!

-I'd...like you to stay... Serifa blushed. I-I mean...I'm not sick anymore so you can...sleep with me...?

Sans's face turned red as he looked away in embarrassment.

-W-W-W-Well...This isn't a double bed...It...won't be comfortable for you...And..well...

-I wanna sleep in your arms, Sansy... Do you not want that...? Serifa made her sad puppy face that Sans couldn't resist.

-Umm...o-o-of course I do! I mean...wait, where did ''Sansy'' come from?

-Oh,just a cute nickname I thought for you! Serifa winked and stuck her tongue out playfully.

-Heh...I guess since you got me a nice nickname, I'll fulfil your wishes! Sans laughed and lay on the bed next to her.

-Hug?Sans opened his arms.

-Of course! Serifa smiled, diving into his hug. This is gonna be fantastic!

-You mean, <sanstastic>!

-Goodnight.

When Serifa woke up the next morning, Sans was not there. However, she didn't have to look for long. He was just lying on the floor next to her. She got scared and started shaking him

-Sansy!!! Sansy are you alright??

Sans tiredly opened his eyes.

-Oh, hey...Good morning sweetheart... he yawned.

-Are you okay? What are you doing down there?

-Well,someone invited on my bed yesterday night and then fell asleep,claiming the bed for herself, it seems! Sans chuckled. Any idea who that might be?

-Oh come on,  you can't mean that I threw you down there!

-Yup,that's exactly what I mean! I'm sleeping on the inside tonight, just so you know. The floor isn't comfortable! he laughed and got up. What do you wanna eat?

-We could grab something at Grillby's...you love that place, right? And you didn't have the chance to go out all these days... So let's go there! And then, maybe we can go for a walk!

-I don't know about that...You just got better and it's pretty cold outside.

-You promised!

-You made me do it!

-Look, I'll be fine, don't worry! I feel really energetic today too! Serifa smiled.

-Alright, but you're gonna have to dress up really warm!

-Sure, Sansy!

-And,if you feel even the SLIGHTEST amount of discomfort, you immediately let me know!

-Okay, Sansy. Whatever makes you confident, I guess.

Sans gave Serifa a sweater, a warm jacket, a scarf, a cap and a pair of gloves. When she dressed up, they started heading to Grillby's.

As they were walking, Sans offered Serifa his hand. Serifa smiled and held it, walking next to him.

-Aren't you afraid of people seeing us, Sansy? I mean, you asked Paps not to tell anyone about us...

-Welp, the people in Snowdin aren't dangerous. In fact, they're so caught up with their own business that they probably won't even notice us! But the Royal Guards and Undyne, their leader...that's another story.

-I see, I see.

They soon reached Grillby's. As soon as they walked in, everyone started greeting Sans happily. Apparently, Sans would rarely spend a day without going there, so his sudden and long disappearance had worried a lot of monsters.

-Where have you been Sans? Big Mouth asked. It's rare of you not to come for your daily burgers!

-Yeah Sans! And no one saw you in town either! Where have you been? added Red Fish.

-Hey guys! I appreciate the concern! Sans laughed. I had a guest at home and she was sick, so good old me had to take care of her! Do you remember her? I brought her here a few days ago!

-Oh yeah, that Serifa girl that made us all dance! laughed Ugly Fish. She even danced with me too!

-I remember you as well! Serifa smiled. Wanna dance again?

-Nah,it's too early... Maybe in the afternoon!

-Alright,then it's settled! We'll dance our hearts out this afternoon!

-Yaaaaay dancing!! shouted Drunk Bun.

-Okay,let's grab something to eat and we'll return later then! Sans smiled,ordering two burgers with three bottles of ketchup. What will you get?

-Just some fries! I'm not that hungry, you've been feeding me well!

Their orders soon arrived and they walked out.

-I see you're so eager to dance with other guys... Sans commented.

-Oh,come on, you can't mean that!

-Well,you were the one that offered, right?

-That's because I love dancing! And I'm making so many friends! Come on,don't be jealous!

-I'm not! Sans chuckled. Just messing with you, sweetheart. So, where are we going?

-I'd like to see the town you live in! Serifa smiled. It looks really cute!

Her eyes were sparkling and her face was screaming happiness. She seemed so excited, so eager to live her life to the fullest. After all,having suffered through so much in her past, she totally deserved it.Sans was determined to never let the sparkle on her eyes disappear.

-Alright...Let's go, sweetheart!