The Soul of Empathy

Chapter Seven

Chapter Seven

Markus and Shadow

Shadow was watching to two men fight over her with a sigh. She really didn't have much to say. She liked Sans but she doubted he liked her back. This guy though was interested in her, meaning she should give this guy a chance.

Markus soon got past Sans and back to Shadow, "So, can I take you out? Tuesday at 7 sound good? We'll meet here?"

Shadow's face turned red, it was Thursday so she had time to prepare. She wasn't expecting this guy to ask her out so fast, "O-okay sure."

Shadow mentally slapped herself for stuttering but smiled at the man either way. Markus waved at her and promised to text her before leaving.

"What was that?" Sans asked looking rather pissed.

"That was me getting asked out on a date Sans. I'm allowed to do that you know." Shadow said with a bit of a frown.

"I don't like the look of that guy. He seems off."

"Off? Do you just not like him flirting with me?"

Sans' face turned bright blue as he grabbed Shadow and teleported them home, "No, I just don't trust him."

Shadow looked kinda sad when he said that but pretended to be fine. The two brothers didn't notice the fact Shadow refused to take off her hoodie, nor did they notice the missing knife, why would Sans notice her hurt feelings?

"Fine, you don't have to, I'm the one going on a date with him and you're not gonna stop me!" Shadow actually stormed out of Sans' room and right back out the door. The sound of a car could be heard driving away.

Shadow was speeding, she was speeding a lot. She found herself at Undyne's place and knocked on the door. The door opened to reveal a surprised Mettaton, "Darling what are you doing here?"

"I had a fight with Sans and needed to get away for awhile", Shadow said her eyes tearing up. Soon enough she was explaining to the three what happened.

"Maybe he's jealous?" Alphys asked.

"No that can't be it, I don't sense anything from him in that department", Shadow sighed, "Although I wish that was it though."

The three shared knowing looks but decided it was best for Shadow to go on that date. It might kickstart Sans into doing something, anything. With that decided they help Shadow prepare for the date, claiming it would make her feel better. After a lot of planning they picked out a nice black tank top with red roses on it. The roses were covered in sparkles. They also grabbed a cute black fluffy skirt for her too. Who knew Mettaton kept so much girl clothing in their house. They quickly handed Shadow the clothes and told her to go home and sleep.

Shadow got home to find no one up. She didn't wanna see anyone anyways. She quietly slipped out the knife she was hiding under the couch and snuck into the bathroom. Small slices lined her arm. The world was silent for a bit in her head. The racing thoughts about Sans stopped. They finally stopped. She no longer felt upset. Pulling down her hoodie sleeve she went back to the couch to sleep. Little did she know, a certain innocent boy saw her with the knife. Papyrus knew something was wrong but couldn't figure out why she was doing this.

The week went by without Shadow and Sans talking. They didn't even look at each other. Papyrus was trying to tell Sans what he saw but every time Papyrus brought up Shadow Sans would shut down. Papyrus was getting worried. He'd watch her do it every night. He needed to tell Sans but sadly it never happened.

Tuesday finally came, Shadow ran out the door around six thirty and Sans was nowhere to be found. She soon met up with Markus at Grillby's.

"Hey stranger", Shadow called out to Markus with a small blush on her face.