When Lightning Strikes

Chapter Five

 You couldn't help the happy little hums that escaped you as you and Paps walked back home. Your soul swelled with content as you walked down the sidewalk, you were so happy that it hurt.

Well you could also be in pain from how cold the weather was, you didn't exactly do well in the winter anymore. You used to do better, you frowned to yourself, but... shit happened. You sighed deeply, wishing that you weren't sick.

Wishes do nothing, your soul shivered, Undyne could probably help. She would do a n y t h i n g for you. You are, after all, her favorite.

Snow dusted the hoodie of one of Papyrus's jackets you wore, and grocery bags weighed down your arms. Your cheeks ached from the cold, but seeing as you were wearing no less than three long sleeves, Papyrus's jacket, a beanie and a scarf that Sans had given you, two pairs of legging and a pair of pants, you couldn't really do anything about it until you got home. Your long unruly hair peaked out from under the beanie, flying everywhere and getting caught in the hinges of your glasses.

Papyrus was at your side, closer to the street than you were, holding twice as many grocery bags than you were. The New Year was closing in and you were surprised that the two of you had even found a place still open at this hour.

You brought your hand up to your mouth, feeling your jaw pop as you yawned. It was nearly around the time you usually fell asleep, so you were pretty tired. Well, more tired than you normally were.

"h've you talked t'yer cousin lately?" Papyrus asked, glancing at you.

You shrugged, "I don't think I have. I probably should though."

"alright. was just thinking tha' she might be able to t'help figure out whats goin' on with ya."

"Yeah but... she's in Ebott. I don't want her to make a long trip for something that can't be fixed." You said, feeling more exhausted emotionally wise than you've felt in a while.

"y'never know. y'know how much she adores you, 'm pretty sure she would break th' laws of th' universe and magic f'r ya."

You grinned and snorted at that, "That definitely sounds like something she would do. I just... I don't want her to worry."