Undertale Oneshots

Mettaton

This was it, your first debut in the Underground with Mettaton, your steady partner for a couple months now. He had wanted to introduce you to his fans ages and ages ago, but you had put your foot down against it every time, for the same reason. You didn't want to combine his dating life with his career, as you thought a lot of his fans might not take it all that well. Stars and their more obsessive fans can be....well scary to say the least. Even after you guys had been seen in public together and not shamed for it, you were still hesitant, even today, an hour before you and him were to go live on his show to the throngs of monsters that watched him far and wide.

"It's ok, you got this. They didn't hate before, why would they hate you now?" you murmured, trying to get yourself ready for the performance. "But what if they do? What if I mess up and they laugh at me for it? What if Mettaton leaves me over it?"

The anxieties came in like ocean waves, crashing down all at once before receding back as you calmed down before flossing your mind again, engulfing all of your senses in pure dread and panic. Glancing up at the clock, you wished you hadn't. There was maybe 30-25 minutes before the show and you did not feel ready at all. You knew Mettaton worked hard and helped you rehearse, though he constantly claimed you didn't need any and that you would knock them dead by just being you. But you couldn't help but feel like a helpless child, lost and frightened at the big world around you. The anxiety solidified your stomach and lungs like stones, making even the air feel as though it were a hundred pounds alone. It didn't help that your heart was pounding as hard as it could, sending spikes of adrenaline into your brain and blood, clouding everything around you until the world was nothing but haze. You had to get out of here, but where was the exit? You could've sworn it was right in front of you. Was the world always spinning? Why can't you feel your body?

"...darling," his voice came muffled, like a call with poor reception, but it soon cleared up as he snapped you out of the smothering fear "Darling! Are you ok? You're as pale as Blooky and shaking..."

"Y-yeah, I'm ok. Just spaced out I guess..." You tried to play it off with a short laugh, but it came out weak and forced. You couldn't even convince yourself you were ok anymore, let alone Mettaton. Speaking of, he also seemed to catch on to your anxious state.

"Hm, I love you, but you know I don't buy that very much. What's bugging you darling?"

"It's nothing really, just stupid stuff. You don't need to worry about it." trying to brush it off again, you turned toward the mirror in the dressing room, brushing away brimming tears quickly.

Glancing up to the doorway, you saw Mettaton's gaze soften as he walked inside from leaning against the doorway. He knew you were anxious, as you had never been on stage to so many people before, and you were stressing over being "perfect".

"My love, you know how much I love you right?" He sighed, watching your face in the mirror as he walked behind you.

"Well yeah, you tell me all the time..."

"Then you know that I love you for YOU yes? That you don't need to try and be perfect for me?" He turned you around to try and get you to look him in the face, but you just glanced down to avoid his gaze.

"Yeah...but I don't wanna be an embarrassment to you and your show. I'm dating the most perfect person in the world, I HAVE to be perfect Metta. For you and your show."

A gloved hand slipped under your chin in an instant, which you tried to fight due to the new brimming tears. Eventually, he won and you were forced to look him in the eyes.

"You should know that you're perfect enough for me...and my standards are incredibly high~" he joked, swiping lightly at the escaped tears with his thumb.

Nodding your head, you let out a small laugh.

"You have nothing to worry about. I'm not presenting some cookie cutter doll, I'm presenting the love of my life tonight. You're going to do amazing ok?"

You once again nodded, threatening to cry again.

"Thank you Metta. I don't know what I'd do without you...I'm sorry for being such a burden"

"Now, now. Don't be like that. You're a wonderful person and I cannot wait for the world to see you."

With that, you took a deep breath and allowed yourself a moment to collect your thoughts and emotions.

"Are you ready darling? It's showtime~" Mettaton cooed, and you laughed

"As ready as I'll ever be, let's kill it tonight!"

With a quick peck, you both walked out to head onstage to the audience that would soon love you as much as Mettaton.

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