I watched Papyrus as he was getting giddy about the 'date'. To be honest, I don't think he understands dating since he, probably, never been on a date before. On the other hand, I haven't either.

¨HERE WE ARE!!! ON OUR DATE!!!¨ he announced like I didn't know it was going to start now. I do know it's starting, but I am just so nervous. Mostly because this date is taking place in his bedroom. Which is a little uncomfortable but I didn't want to ruin Papyrus' first date. So, like any considerate person, I put my nervousness aside. For my friend.

¨I'VE ACTUALLY NEVER DONE THIS BEFORE.¨

¨Eh, me neither.¨

¨BUT, DON'T WORRY!!! YOU CAN'T SPELL 'PREPARED' WITHOUT SEVERAL LETTERS FROM MY NAME!!!¨ He started to dig in his pockets and pulled out a small book.

¨I SNAGGED AN OFFICIAL DATING RULE BOOK FROM THE LIBRARY! WE'RE READY TO HAVE A GREAT TIME! LET'S SEE...........¨ I sighed and rubbed my forehead with my hand. He should know that dating isn't supposed to be from a book. Dating is supposed to be from the heart, not from words in a booklet.

¨Papyrus............¨ He turned his attention towards me and lowers the book away from his vision.

¨YES, HUMAN?¨

¨I can teach you how to properly date.¨ I suggested, smiling up at him. He looked down at me, flustered by such a suggestion.

¨H-HUMAN! I, THE GREAT PAPYRUS, AM AN EXPERT AT DATING!!! I DO NOT NEED ASSISTANCE IN THIS FIELD!¨

¨Please?~¨ I asked, intertwining my fingers together and giving the puppy eyes. Trust me, it would still work if I was still on the Surface. His eye sockets grew wide and, for who knows how, an orange blush heated his cheekbones. 'Why is he blushing? I don't think I am flirting...........am I?' I pondered until Papyrus cleared his throat. The blush left and he stared down at me, thoughtfully.

¨I-IF YOU I-INSIST, HUMAN.¨ the stubborn skeleton mumbled, causing me to giggle and the blush coming back on his cheekbones. ¨Alright, first you need to ask me out.¨ I chirped. He shifted a little before clearing his throat and posing, dramatically. I started to giggle, cutely, at how he was going to ask me out. 'Oh, I wish I could just take him on my adventure! I could be having THE Great Papyrus there to keep me company.'

¨HUMAN! I, THE GREAT PAPYRUS........ WILL GO ON A DATE WITH YOU!!!¨ That was necessarily asking me out, but I guess I sort of flirted with him. That would make him assume I was asking him out.

¨Good work, Papyrus! Next, we need to dress up for the occasion. That is the best part.¨ I advised, picking up my backpack from the floor.

¨WEAR CLOTHING?.........¨

¨Yes Pa-¨

¨ THAT SHIRT YOUR WEARING......... YOU'RE WEARING CLOTHING RIGHT NOW!!! NOT ONLY THAT.......... EARLIER TODAY, YOU WERE ALSO WEARING CLOTHING! NO............ COULD IT BE???¨ Uh oh. I messed up, big time.

¨Could be w-what???¨ I asked, twiddling my thumbs, nervously. Oh god, please don't make it that I ruined a perfect friendship.

¨YOU'VE WANTED TO DATE ME FROM THE VERY BEGINNING!??¨ he asked, a hopeful tone in his usual cocky one.

¨Uuuuuhhhhhh.............. Yep, yep I did.¨ I lied, hoping to make him happy. Papyrus looked like he got hit when I said that. A grin appearing on his face.

¨NO!! YOU PLANNED IT ALL!!! YOU'RE WAY BETTER AT DATING THAN I AM!!! N-NOOOOOOOO!!! YOUR DATING POWER.........!¨ Suddenly, a bar popped up and a blue bar filled up to 40%. 'Huh............ kill them with flattery? Whelp, I guess they need to change that saying now.' I joked to myself, watching Papyrus wake up from his shocked state. He narrowed his eyes and let out a competitive 'nyeh'.

¨DON'T THINK YOU BESTED ME YET! I, THE GREAT PAPYRUS............ HAVE NEVER BEEN BEATED AT DATING, AND I NEVER WILL! I CAN EASILY KEEP UP WITH YOU!!! YOU SEE, I, TOO, CAN WEAR CLOTHING!!!¨

¨Papyrus, you're already-¨

¨IN FACT, I ALWAYS WEAR MY 'SPECIAL' CLOTHES UNDERNEATH MY REGULAR CLOTHES!! JUST IN CASE SOMEBODY HAPPENS TO ASK ME ON A DATE!!! BEHOLD!!!¨ Papyrus ripped off his 'battle body' and he let out a victory laugh and asked for my opinion. I actually find it nice on him, so I said exactly that.

¨NO!!! A GENUINE COMPLIMENT.........!!!¨ The dating bar increased to the 75% marker. 'Dang, so close.' I huffed, wanting to impress Papyrus as much as he wants to. I mean, to make friends, you have to impress.

¨HOWEVER........... YOU DON'T TRULY UNDERSTAND THE HIDDEN POWER OF THIS OUTFIT!!!¨ Oh man, this skeleton has EVERYTHING!!!! Seriously, who would EVER have a little secret in just their outfit?! Only Papyrus, that's who.

¨THEREFORE........... WHAT YOU JUST SAID IS INVALID!!! THIS DATE WON'T ESCALATE ANY FURTHER!!!......... UNLESS YOU FIND MY SECRET!! BUT THAT WON'T HAPPEN!!¨ Wait, I am so confused. Does he want me to be his girlfriend or is he doing this so he could friend-zone me in the end? Hopefully, this all doesn't lead to the last option; even though we'll still be friends. Honestly, being friend-zoned, whether you want to be their boyfriend or not, is pretty harsh.

Because he is waiting for me, I decide to inspect him so that I could find his 'secret'. I checked his basketball shoulders, but all I got was Papyrus thinking I was touching his biceps. I tried almost every single part of his outfit and was getting nowhere. Then, before I could give up, I realize that I checked everywhere except his hat. I point to his hat since I was obviously shorter than him.

¨MY HAT..........? MY HAT. MY HAT!¨ He let out a pleased laugh and he lifted his hat, revealing a beautifully decorated gift on his head. It was rectangular with pink wrapping paper and adorned with a simple red bow.

¨W-WELL THEN......... YOU FOUND MY SECRET! I SUPPOSE I HAVE NO CHOICE. IT'S A PRESENT......... A PRESENT J-JUST FOR YOU!!!¨ I blushed softly and took the gift, squeaking out a 'thank you' to him. I guess I am into the cliche things when it comes to a date. 'Man, I am so unoriginal in my taste in presents.' Well, maybe not! After opening the box, I see a plate of pasta set neatly in the box. I giggled softly and pulled out the cuisine.

¨DO YOU KNOW WHAT THIS IS?¨

¨Spaghetti!¨ I exclaimed, holding the plate out like it was Simba from Lion King.

¨SPAGHETTI. THAT'S WHAT YOU THINK, RIGHT? BUT, OH-SO WRONG! THIS AIN'T ANY PLAIN OL' PASTA! THIS IS AN ARTISAN'S WORK! SILKEN SPAGHETTI, FINELY AGED IN AN OAKEN CASK............... THEN COOKED BY ME, MASTER CHEF PAPYRUS! HUMAN!!! IT'S TIME TO END THIS!!¨

Oh man, and I was beginning to think about a second date. I smiled at my joke.

¨THERE'S NO WAY THIS CAN GO ANY FURTHER!¨ I looked up at Papyrus and back at the spaghetti. There is only one option and it might kill me. 'If I die', I mentally told Chara, 'tell Toriel, to bury some butterscotch-cinnamon pie with me.' I twirled the tomato marinated noodle and started to eat the pasta. Honestly, it is not that bad; a little burnt, but still good. I let out a moan of satisfaction and continued to eat the spaghetti. Good news, it helps max out my HP.

¨WHAT A PASSIONATE EXPRESSION!!! YOU MUST REALLY LOVE MY COOKING! AND BY EXTENSION, ME!!!¨ he said, the orange blush getting darker. ¨MAYBE EVEN MORE THAN I DO!!!¨ As the bar started to increase, Papyrus started to lose it due to my 'amazing' dating skills. But, I just want us to be friends. Nothing more, nothing less. His face, saddened, and his arms going limp on his side.

¨HUMAN. IT'S CLEAR NOW. YOU'RE MADLY IN LOVE WITH ME. EVERYTHING YOU DO. EVERYTHING YOU SAY. IT'S ALL BEEN FOR MY SAKE. HUMAN. I WANT YOU TO BE HAPPY, TOO. IT'S TIME FOR ME TO EXPRESS MY FEELINGS.¨ I heard him sigh and prepared myself for him asking me out again. But, the unexpected happened instead.

¨IT'S TIME THAT I TOLD YOU. I, PAPYRUS.............. I.....UM...... BOY, IS IT HOT IN HERE OR IS IT JUST ME??? OH SHOOT.

HUMAN.....I.......I'M SORRY. I DON'T LIKE YOU THE WAY YOU LIKE ME. ROMANTICALLY, I MEAN. I MEAN, I TRIED VERY HARD TO! I THOUGHT THAT BECAUSE YOU FLIRTED WITH ME..................

THAT I WAS SUPPOSED TO GO ON A DATE WITH YOU. THEN, ON THE DATE, FEELINGS WOULD BLOSSOM FORTH!!! I WOULD BE ABLE TO MATCH YOUR PASSION FOR ME.¨ he explained, a small blush appearing.

¨BUT, ALAS.......... I, THE GREAT PAPYRUS............ HAVE FAILED. I FEEL JUST THE SAME AS BEFORE. AND INSTEAD, BY DATING YOU............... I HAVE ONLY DRAWN YOU DEEPER......... INTO YOUR INTENSE LOVE FOR ME!

A DARK PRISON OF PASSION WITH NO ESCAPE.

HOW COULD I HAVE DONE THIS TO MY DEAR FRIEND.........?

NO! WAIT! THAT'S WRONG! I CAN'T FAIL AT ANYTHING!¨ he looked towards me, determination blazing in his eyes.

¨HUMAN!!! I'LL HELP YOU THROUGH THESE TRYING TIMES! I'LL KEEP BEING YOUR COOL FRIEND........... AND ACT LIKE THIS NEVER HAPPENED.¨

¨Agreed. What happens in this room, stays in this room.¨ I smiled, handing the plate back to Papyrus, who took it from me.

¨AFTER ALL, YOU ARE VERY GREAT. IT WOULD BE TRAGIC TO LOSE YOUR FRIENDSHIP. SO PLEASE............ DON'T CRY BECAUSE I WON'T KISS YOU. BECAUSE, I DON'T EVEN HAVE LIPS. AND, HEY, SOMEDAY, YOU'LL FIND SOMEONE AS GREAT AS ME. WELL, NO. THAT'S NOT TRUE. BUT I'LL HELP YOU SETTLE FOR SECOND BEST!!!¨ He left with his signature laugh. I waved to him saying my farewells and about to head out the door when he called me once more.

¨OH, AND IF YOU EVER NEED TO REACH ME............... HERE'S MY PHONE NUMBER. YOU CAN CALL ME ANYTIME! PLATONICALLY. WELL, GOTTA GO!¨ He left, once again. After some time, I, finally, walked out of the skele-bros house and into the frigid environment of Snowdin. I walked through the cold mist from where I had to fight Papyrus and actually made it to a totally different area. It was more lush and had a river on my left. As I looked up, a glistening waterfall was at my right; adding more water into river.

¨Man, I wouldn't be surprised if they called this place 'Waterfall'¨ I joked to myself, walking alongside the reservoir. Awaiting for the next adventure. But first, maybe I can find someone who can explain that fracture in my soul.