The Soul of Empathy

Chapter Sixteen

Chapter Sixteen

First Beach Day of the Year!

The weekend had past, Shadow turned in her homework online and started taking her finals for her classes. It was almost summer and Shadow was excited for a break from school and beach days on the weekend. She came into work humming a happy tune on Monday morning.

“Why good morning Shadow, I see you're in a happy mood”, Grillby said with a smile.

“That I am!” Shadow chirped, “I just finished all my finals today and I'm totally excited to have my first beach day this summer!”

“I see you wanna have a beach day? Being a fire elemental I stay away from water. I do know a fun group of people that'd love to join you for a beach day.”

“Oh you do? My parents never wanted me to go to the beach alone cause I got lost out there once. I have to have a water buddy with me.” Shadow said with a smile.

“I can see that. How about since you've done such good work as of late I'll get the group together for you. Be free Saturday at twelve. They'll pick you up then.” Grillby winked and smiled at her.

“You got it boss! Thank you.” Shadow then started getting to work.

The week went by smoothly, however, she didn't hear from Sans at all. That made her a little sad but she figured he was busy. They might be dating but he wasn't her boyfriend. Friday came around and Sans strolled into Grillby’s.

“Heya Shad”, he greeted hugging her from behind.

Shadow who was cleaning the tables was startled by his sudden entrance. “Here for your weekly drink?”

“I was just gonna get dinner tonight. I have things to do tomorrow.”

“Ah so do I. I'm going to have my first beach day of the year tomorrow.” Shadow said excitedly.

“You like the beach huh?” Sans asked.

“That I do, I just love watching the waves and dancing in them.” Shadow said with a dreamy look in her eyes.

Sans laughed a bit and led them both to the bar, “Two orders of burg Grillbs.”

Shadow giggled at the way he said that and kept going on about the beach. Sans kept dropping puns about the ocean and soon enough it was later into the night.

“Before I wave goodbye”, Shadow chuckled at his pun, “Let me walk you home.

With that Shadow and Sans linked arms and they were on their way to her house. It was a quiet walk, the two didn't seem to have much to say to each other. Their arms were linked together and Shadow leaned into Sans slightly. A small blush was coating her cheeks as she glanced at him from time to time out of the corner of her eyes.

They were almost there when Shadow finally said something, “What are you doing tomorrow anyways? You never told me.”

“Maybe if you're lucky you'll find out.” Sans winked.

“Oh really now?” Shadow smiled.

“Yes, really, now I believe this is your stop.” Sans gestured to her apartment door.

“Why yes, it is”, she smiled and pecked his cheek, “Goodnight Sans.”

“Goodnight Shadow”, with that he disappeared.

Shadow sighed and opened her door and got herself ready for bed. The next morning she was rudely awakened by a phone call.

“HUMAN! I HAVE STOLEN SANS’ PHONE SO I CAN WAKE YOU UP AND MAKE SURE YOU'RE READY!” Papyrus yelled from the phone.