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It's been days since the day monsters started living on the surface. It's been busy with all the hate and shit. You spent your time at work and at home. Mostly at home. You couldn't get your lazy ass to get out of the house. But there would always be times where you felt the need of going out and smell the fresh air.
You were scrolling at the park while licking a nice cream in your hands. It was freezing but it was never too cold for a nice cream. Kids were having fun in the winter snow. The best part was that they were having fun with other monsters as well. As long there wasn't any trouble, you were glad that there wasn't anything bad happening. Right?
Oh great. You jinxed it you idiot. You quickly ate the whole nice cream and threw the stick away and checked out what was happening in the distance.
You saw an adult yelling at a little orange monster. “Look at what you done! You ruined her coat!” The little orange looked displeased with her attitude. His human playmate tried to tell her mother that it was a misunderstanding and that they were making snow angels and throwing each other snowballs. But the mother didn't listen a single word she said. The mother was furious, her face was red as he yelled more at the monster. “You monsters should've gone back where you came from! You disgusting creatures!” That's when you cut in. “Excuse me? Who might you be?” She glanced at you, glowering at your sudden appearance and talk.
“I'm sure this little dude didn't do anything wrong. Listen to your child. She’s trying to tell you that they were throwing each other snowballs and making snow angels like every kid would enjoy. Isn't that right?” You winked at the mother’s child and she nodded. “Tsk. I still don't respect monsters.” She said with a grating voice.
“Fite me.” You showed her some random karate hand poses and movements. Clearly, you had no idea what the heck you were doing. Eventually, she left a sound of "tsk" under her breath as she left the park with her child. You turned around to look at the monster, sadden that his friend has disappeared with a ‘monster.’ You bent down to comfort the little guy with a soft pat on the back. “It's alright bud. I'm sure you'll meet her again soon. Look! There's other kids around here!” You pointed at the playground that was filled with kids running around, creating snowmans, and all kinds of winter games that kids enjoy.
Suddenly, you felt tiny arms around you waist coming from behind. You turned around to see who it was or what is was. It's was another child. Short brown hair, stripped sweater and hat, and pair of cute little boots. The little monster jumped with joy when he saw his best friend standing next to you. “Frisk!” The monster tackled Frisk onto the the cold snow as you watched them as they rolled around giggling with happiness. Children are so cute~ Eventually they stopped and looked at you before you turned back to look at each other. The little orange whispered into Frisk’s ear. You blew your warm breath onto your hands and rubbed them together. You decided to get going but before you could get up, the little human child grabbed your coat and tugged you down. You once again bend down to his level.“What’s wrong sweetie?”
The little child did a bit of hand motion and smiled brightly at you. “He said ‘thank you’!” The little monster translated for you as he walked beside his friend. “I forgot to introduce myself! I'm Monster Kid but everyone calls me MK! And this here is Frisk! My best friend!” You were glad that human children and monsters were getting along nicely. Though, you remembered there were adults are so caution about monsters, worried that they’ll eat their child or something.
You gave a warm smile. “Well nice to meet you! I'm _____.”
An unfamiliar voice answered you. “Nice to meet you _____!” You looked up and found yourself squatting down right in front of a monster that looks like a goat. You quickly stood up and brushed off the snowflakes that landed on your pants and coat. “My name is Toriel. Thank you very much for trying to protecting Frisk’s friend.”
“No problem! I don't want any trouble around here. Especially the month of Christmas!” The street lights started flickering bright lights. You checked your phone to check the time. Oh damn. Toriel noticed that it was getting late too. “Well, we better get going. There’s going to be a blizzard soon.” You noticed that Toriel was holding onto Frisk’s hand while Frisk’s other hand were holding onto MK’s shirt. ”So um… Where is Frisk’s parents?”
Toriel’s noticed that you were confused about you and Frisk. “Oh my. You must confused. I'm Toriel’s mom. I adopted Frisk."
“Yeah! Frisk is her hero too! The underground’s hero! Oh yeah, by the way, I'm not with them. I got a family.” MK smiled smiled brightly and Frisk held out a thumbs up with both of his hands. Toriel giggled softly. It was interesting to you since you never seen a monster having a human child. Most families you’ve seen have been always humans with humans and monsters with… Well… monsters of course. But this family was different but you were glad that there was a monster who cared a human child. You nodded and said your final good-byes and started heading home.
The whole walk, your headphones were set on your head as you kept walking. You always love music. Ignoring noisy crowds and sometimes it would relieve you from stress. Sometimes you would stand on your bed and pretend you were a pop star on stage with an air guitar.
Though, halfway from your destination, you felt you were being followed. You didn't want to see who it was. What if they had a weapon? What if they were in a group? What if they were warning you? What if it was a secret admirer that was stalking you from afar? But you started walking faster and faster. But soon you turned around to look at who it was.
Oh.
It was Toriel and Frisk. You stopped and took a deep breath. Thank goodness it wasn't someone dangerous or ... Creepy...
“Um… Not to be rude or anything but… Are you following me…?” Toriel looked at you surprised. “Oh, no my child! This must be a coincidence! This path leads to my home.” Of course. How silly of you to think they were following you for a creepy reason.
You joined with them and talked about how things were, embarrassing stories, jobs, work, school, etc. You had fun hearing different stories from her. Did you know that her phone was taken away by a small white dog?
Time flew quickly before you knew you. You were standing on the sidewalk, in front of your house. “This is where you live?” You nodded. “So where do you live?” Toriel had a grin in her face and started walking to the house next to yours.
“ See you later neighbor~”
She left you with your jaw slightly open. She was your neighbor.