Blue couldn't help but take a glance at his phone every so often. His princess hasn't responded since his shift started. The cool breeze was nice, refreshing, and totally helping to calm his nerves. There was still that ever-growing doubt that would come and go. That is to say for the average person but he's better than that. Even though there's a small chance she might not like him back…
"Hello? Hueso? You there? 2 cents is asking how the mall grounds look so far" his handheld radio blared
"OH, MY APOLOGIES, THEY LOOK CLEAR SO FAR" with a quick response back to his radio
During their first few days of training he was given the name huesos. Blue has no idea what it means, but it must be something good. It must mean another word for cool. He is brilliantly cool to everyone's standards. A few others he was happy to call by a nickname as well. The only one who kept their name was the security officer Jeff. The officer was helping them learn the routes.
The guy with him, 2 cents was the one who requested the idea of codenames. The guy was alright, but not everyone saw it that way. Blue would watch 2 cents get into trouble with their colleagues over nothing. After a while Blue had to pull the guy out of potential fights. Blue was an expert at mediating whenever subjects would happen in snowdin. From his point 2 cents had no filter and couldn't seem to stay quiet.
"Alright, heads up the back is clear, a check-up with Zip in the eastside entrance and come back" Jeff's responded in a curt tone.
Their security officer was in the office. With him was 2 cents, as they watched over the cameras. Monitoring surveillance cameras for potential intruders.
Blue ran over to the meet up by the entrance. From a distance Blue could see another guy wearing a similar uniform. The guy wasn't far and seemed to be picking up litter on the floor, Blue waved him down. It's difficult to tell the guy's age from afar. With help from his previous training led him to develop his eye lights for detail. The guy was taller than him but was much younger than him. His disheveled hair covered most of his young features and the uniform hid the rest. The guy slouched a certain way that Blue normally sees teens. He reminded him so much of his brother. If he had a habit of smoking then he would say they were twins.
ZiP wasn't the most social but he was definitely the kindest out of the crew. Blue could at least get a few words out of him during their rounds. He's been stationed in the same places as him so far. This was a comfort, knowing someone has its advantages.
There are no words how grateful he was to have him help out. The guy was the fastest at responding to any issues, so it was a big help. The guy can keep up with him even when running at high speeds and that's impressive in his books. He was considered the 2nd fastest in the underground (the first going to Alphys).
"LETS HEAD BACK ZIP"
"Alright"
Walking back to the office was a bit of a trip. Mostly because they had to take the emergency stairs so they don't alert any of the alarms. It was a big maze if you weren't careful. He liked the new place they were stationed. Normally the job always moved him around to buildings like banks or museums. The mall was becoming consistent after moving into this town. Papy liked the hours and so did he. Being able to have flexible hours was great considering all the appointments he has to take his brother to. He was able to balance his schedule, so he always had time for his younger brother. A big help was the kindness they were given by the chief security guard. Jeff.
The guy treated him like everyone else on the first day. Even if they were monsters or humans, the man saw those who put the effort. Blue liked that about the officer. Although he was a bit lenient at times, probably from his old age. He seemed to know how to handle newbies like him. That's probably why he gave them time to play a round of security Olympics. A simple game involving whatever they could get their hands on and play for a few minutes. On the first day, they were given a simple race to break the tension, its been a blast. So far each guy has come up with a few ideas set for the next few days. Even he had a few suggestions jotted down. It was a moment of fun before they had to get serious. A nice exercise to keep morale up.
It was the 'rookie's job to patrol the outer grounds of the mall, to check the camera's blind spots. But in truth he couldn't help but snicker, recalling the devastating looks of defeat from his colleagues. Seeing the looks of surprise brought him pride with his mini bone army behind, pushing his chair to the other side, all while the rest struggled to reach the other wall. It was obvious he would be the winner. He's called the magnificent for nothing!
This was in his opinion the real reason why he was walking outside, while the rest of the crew focused on looking over the cameras. His magic had its advantage. The downside so far was the sore remarks from his team.
Blue didn't mind the walk, it's the best way to clear his mind. This wasn't any different from him patrolling the underground. The walks gave him time to think over things. He did miss the crunching feeling of snow under his boots. Hearing the jolly folks whenever he came across them. Living in a town that never stops snowing was comforting. The place was small compared to the rest of the underground but it was home. A snowy wonderland that brought people together. It was still spring and there wouldn't be any snow for a couple more months here. Once the snow months come around he could walk around with his girl.
Patrolling in the quiet atmosphere was nice. These moments always help clear his mind or help jumble around ideas. The best ideas he's come up for his puzzles came from simple patrols. Except for today, nothing could get him to focus, his gears were locked on to his princess.
The beauty he met at the diner. Imagining her smile as she lit up from his gift was like magic. A beautiful smile that lit his soul up. Oh, how he wanted to see her again. And that's not all, discovering her little squeaks, seeing her childish grin whenever she nibbled on something was adorable. The biggest surprise was the way she acted around him. It was odd how comfortable she made him feel. Humans tend to alienate him or be forced into a conversation with him. For a while he never realized he forced someone into a conversation by talking to them. He thought about making a new friend his goal every day. Sadly it took him a while to realize his mistake. Not all smiles mean that people are happy to be his friend, some smiles are formed in order to be polite. Blue found that they weren't any different from the one's own by people who would blow him off. Those who smile that way tend to give him false hope and ditch him when given the chance. After a while things started to click. He realized a sad truth that his counterparts pointed out. Or at least Red would constantly point out. Blue might be less than magnificent.
Words like a chatterbox, loudmouth, and annoying come to mind. There are times when he realizes he could be a bit much. He's not blind! Only a bit…..slow to figure it out. But no matter! There's always room for him to improve! He isn't perfect….yet! All heroes have their own struggles and so does he! This led him to practice his dialogue and limit it. Only, that wasn't the case with the princess. All that training wasn't necessary, not when she wanted to listen to it all. The funny thing, his princess will never know how she unknowingly saved him that day. Her genuine smile helped him feel confident. Having her swoop in and be his date was nothing but what he would find in a fairy tale. She made him feel comfortable as if he was back in snowdin. Back where he belonged, all smiles. Their encounter was fate or at least in his mind. Exploring the world of dating was something and scary all at the same time. There was this nagging feeling in the back of his mind. Just hearing her call him in order to reject him was scary, even if it was a small possibility. A small doubt that tended to flood his mind a bit. He just needed to ignore it because he was a great date-mate! And there was plenty of time to master it. Especially now that you've shown him affections. A big boost was the kiss you gave him. The sensation of those soft lips was indescribable. He could still remember where her lips left his cheek, the sensation still lingered from that night.
"You ok Hueso?"
Blue looked over at his partner. He was playing with his hair, eyes piercing his way as if he could see his very soul. Zip nosed off as if waiting for his response. His walk was slowing down, he was trying to stay in sync. Probably in order to hear him better. Blue has been practicing not to tell so much. Its… a work in progress.
"Oh just thinking about my date, I'm worried about her, and not sure what I should do to impress her" it was mostly true. He wasn't sure what he could do to win her over before the 7th date.
The guy nodded and went back to facing ahead. The silence around them was a pleasant one as they made their way closer to their destination. They just had to go up a flight of stairs and find the office.
"Compliment her and get her stuff" zippy muttered as they hiked up the stairs. Not sure if the guy was saying from experience or from previous advice. Blue simply nodded.
"Nah don't do that! You sweet-talk her and then bam you take her back to your place!" A voice came from the walkie talkies. It was coming from Zip's device. The guy forgot to turn it off when he reported back to them. The whole crew must have heard his dilemma.
Feeling of magic flush his cheekbone never felt anymore embarrassing, seeing his crew look at him silly. There was still an hour before his shift was over. He just needed to change the subject and talk about something else.
"So… you're having problems wooing your lady's bone?" Two cents asks before snickering under his breath.
"FOR THE LAST TIME SHE'S HUMAN! NOT A SKELETON!"
In their defense, he shouldn't have complimented your smile when describing you to his buddies. He didn't expect them to make fun of him for it. And 2 cents couldn't let it go.
"Enough! no one wants to hear your two cents kid. Now what's the problem Hueso?" Jeff barked as he got up to pick up some coffee from the next room over.
Blue sat down as the guys gathered to drink their coffee, as the clock ticked closer into the morning. Each of them sitting in a different spot facing the cameras.
"I WANT TO IMPRESS HER WITH MY VALOR BUT I'M NOT SURE HOW?" Blue admitted he wanted his lady to swoon over his manly charm. He had a wonderful idea, but he didn't know where he could find fake biceps and 3 pairs of sunglasses, it wasn't summering yet.
"Dude, you take her to a scary movie, and when she gets scared you hold her close. And if your lucky you can even-" 2 cents was interrupted by his phone going off "hang on I'm taking a break"
The guy left in a matter of seconds as he picked up on the way out. He started yelling as the door closed behind him. The guy's idea sounded pretty good, but it sounded like something would come from it. But he should try it out, maybe his princess might even hold on to him to shield her from the movie. There could be a chance he could wrap her close and hold her for the night. It sounded perfect!
"Hueso, don't listen to him that guys an idiot" Jeff started, facing down as he jotted on his report "let me tell you a phrase that will get a nice reaction from her"
Oh this sounded promising!
Jeff chuckled as he nodded away.
"When the moment comes you tell her this ' So when will you stop being yours so you can start being mine', and then the rest should sort itself out" Jeff sighed as he looked away as if thinking back about something. "You'll know when the time comes"
"WHAT IF I DON'T?"
Jeff simply smiled before going back to jotting things down with his pen. There were more questions but it was already too late. The rest of the guys focused on their assignment and went back to talking about something else. By the time the shift was over there was still the feeling of jitters that only some bitter coffee could cure. The gas station should still be open this late at night. Papy might want something. What would he like?
"HEY BROTHER I'M HEADING HOME. NEED ANYTHING?" just checking in on Papy, he would still be awake at this crazy time of the night.
"Hey, bro, can you pick up some milk and bandaids while you're at it"
Odd. We never needed bandaids when monsters don't bleed. Papy can be reckless but he would only get chipped a bit. So it was a surprise to hear bandaids would be needed.
"OKAY, THEN ANYTHING ELSE?"
The line was dead before he could finish his sentence. Papy never hangs up until he says bye. This only fueled his nerves. Hearing some music will help the time go faster. Setting it on a station and revving it past the speed limit. It's times like these that he's glad that there's no traffic home.
A short trip into the gas station. He did feel guilty for scaring the man as he snatched the things and slammed them on the counter. Then shoving the money and watching the cashier catch it. Not bothering to wait for the man to double-check the amount. He knew he paid exactly, jumbling the numbers around from the top of his head. He ran back into his car and speeded past all the yellow lights until he was finally in the safety of their garage.
Hurrying to open the door and to find Papyrus struggling with duct tape on Liam. His poor brother had duct-tape all over him. And struggling to get any of it on his pet. The balloon was in fact smaller than he last saw it. The little balloon looked to be losing some air from somewhere. Papys hands seem to be laying pressure on it.
"Oh good you brought it, Liam got a bit close to some needles" Papy quickly grabbed the band-aides and strapped one onto Liam
"WHY?"
"I'm not ready for the responsibilities with him becoming a pop-star!" Papy groaned in a dramatic tone as if it was the most normal thing to say. Deep down Blue wanted to yell at his brother but was finally coming down from the adrenaline plus the 12-hour shift, he was ready to turn in.
" NEVER MIND! I'M GOING TO BED!"
"You know how he gets! Also, I don't recommend doing that"
With the energy he had left he walked up the stairs. Papys voice got smaller with each step until he couldn't hear it anymore. He will apologize to papyrus later but right now it was nappy time. He can scold his brother tomorrow after he got his average 5 hours of sleep in him. His room wasn't too far. Working so hard he could hardly get the energy in him to turn on the lights. Just barely doing the minimum effort like his brother. It filled him with shame knowing he was being lazy but it was better than a cranky blue. Plugging his phone and hopefully hear from her tomorrow. Stripping down into his favorite blue-T and zipping into some footie pajamas. Today's pick was the typical blue plaid look. Finally ready to go to bed. He would have to take a rain check on his brother's storytime. Looked like Papy was busy anyway.
Getting under the covers felt nice. The cushions felt softer than he remembered. In seconds he was in dreamland. If only he turned on the lights, maybe he would've noticed a human hand peeping out from under his covers.
Papy was downstairs finishing up fixing his little buddy. Across from them was y/n shirt with a simple stitched job done to it. The girl was tattered up when he found her. And unconscious since he found her. It was a good thing he had a spare shirt for her to wear before she fainted. Letting her sleep in his brother's room was the best idea. It was much cleaner and with that he placed a cinnabun in san's nightstand when she wakes up. It's to pay her back for the free meal from before.
With a heavy sigh, Papy wasn't sure what to think of the girl anymore. She looked frightened and depressed from the look of it. There was some magic on her. It seemed like he wasn't the only one interested to see her soul. A good thing she called him when she did. Who's to say what weirdos could have done while she was knocked out? He probably scared the guy before anything happened. Wait, did he warn his brother about placing her there? Oops. He will probably deal with it tomorrow. His brothers harmless but what was he forgetting...?