love or be loved (kustard fanfic)

(Chapter 9) the human

Red's POV
After walking for what felt like an hour, we finally made it to Classic's post. "Now, don't freak out or anything," said Classic, turning towards me "But the underground's been getting quite a lot of humans over the last couple years, so it's our job to capture them and take them to the king."  Looking concerned, Classic gave me a funny look as I regained my composure. In underfell, sentry's just killed the human on the spot! Wow, this was gonna take some getting used to. When Classic was done talking we both made ourselves comfortable while passing around a bottle of ketchup.
"Arhhh! This is so sweet! How do u even drink this?!
"How do YOU drink mustard?!"
"Well, at least I-"
We both turned as the sound of quiet footfall reached our (non-existent) ears. Classic, who seemed to be expecting this, teleported behind a tree and motioned for me to stay quiet. I nodded. Slowly, he started to scale one of the trees as if he'd been doing it for years-before crashing to the ground and landing On a
Nearby branch.

C-RACH!

Suddenly, the footfall ceased, whoever we were dealing with seemed to have heard the branch snap. And that's when I caught sight of it. A dark shadow was slowly making its way towards Classic, while I was stuck behind The sentry station unable to help him.

I wanted to do something, ANYTHING to help Classic. I was about call out to him, but thought better off it. That would only make the situation worse for him.

I was REALLY starting to panic. But then, I heard the sound of a whoopee cushion going off and familiar laughter. Classics, he's alright. Letting out a breath I didn't know I was holding, I sneaked a glance over at Classic, to see him greeting what looked like a....it couldn't be-

"Your a human right? That's hilarious," said Classic smoothly as he smiled at the human as if he'd known them for years " thing is, I'm a sentry, so I guess that means i have to capture you."
The human visibly tensed as I gawped. No he wouldn't....
"But I don't really care about capturing anybody,"
He explained with a reassuring smile. No, of course he wouldn't, he's too nice.
"My brother on the other hand, he's a human hunting fanatic! Oh look! I think that's him over there. Now, see that gate thingy?"
Asked Classic, as the human nodded " go right through, my bro made it to wide to trap anybody," and with that, the two were walking hand in hand towards papyrus's gate, and I have to admit I was a little jealous.

(EDIT: The hand-holding between Classic and Frisk was not intended to be anything but platonic neither was it shipbating. Please don't argue over ships in the comments.)

Ducking once more behind Classic's post, I watched as he directed the human to a very convenient lamp.
And just in time as well, because as soon as the human was well hidden, Papyrus appeared and approached Classic.

"SANS! IT'S BEEN SEVEN DAYS AND YOU STILL HAVEN'T, RECALIBRATED YOUR PUZZLES!" Complained Papyrus as Sans flashed a less than guilty smile. And with that, Papyrus launched into an entire rant about how Classic never bothered to do anything, and that one of these days a human would fall and they wouldn't be ready. I suppressed a laugh as I surveyed the brothers antics. How could Classic be so calm? So perfect? There had to be something I didn't know.

I think I must of spaced out because when my vision refocused, Classic was lightly shaking me. "Red, bro and the human have gone in that direction, wanna come?" I nodded half heatedly. "Hey, don't worry about it, the kiddo doesn't bite. Besides, I'm here," Classic said softly as I blushed.

"Ok, thank you darli'n."