Work Text:
Starry Star Night
Chapter 1 - 1086 words
Chapter 2 - 1620 words
Chapter 3 - 1158 words
Chapter 4 - 1456 words
Chapter 5 - 1625 words
Chapter 6 - 750 words
Total word count of the fic: 7696 words
Total word count: 7775 words
Introduction (Chapter 1): Sights and Smells
Asriel's eyelids opens with the lightness hitting it, prompting him to look at the alarm clock. Six in the morning. He woke up one hour before the usual, probably since today he will present to his parents someone very special to him. Someone who he started dating recently, the love of his life and crush since childhood… Pizzapants. Asriel can't hold all the excitement, rolling in the bed from left to right, before noticing something. Strange, Pizzapants is already up. He usually delays getting up the bed. Asriel decides to investigate, feeling the cold floor as he walks to find the man, the pants, the Pizzapants in the kitchen. He is alone with one hand on the head and the other holding beer, with even the room feeling depressed around him. Not Azzy though. He wrap his arms around Pizzapants neck and say:
- Howdy pineapple.
Pizzapants eyes bulge out and his lips shrink the millisecond Asriel touches him. Following this he turns his head towards his boyfriend direction:
- Heeeeey! What you doing sweetie? It’s early in the morning.
- I woke up before time. What about you?
Pizzapants face shrinks with anxiety, as Azzy waits impatiently, cheeks filled, as if to say “just open up you scared cat”. Pizzapants finds his boyfriend’s expression rather adorable, calming him enough to say:
- I couldn’t sleep.
- Oh dear. Are you that worried?
Pizzapants nod his head in agreement while biting his lips. Azzy hugs his head placing it in his chest, trying to give some comfort. Pizzapants takes the opportunity and shifts around, puts his legs above the chair and kisses Azzy. The kiss starts weird, with Azzy going for lips and Pizzapants opening a wide mouth, so now Asriel tries to turn his head ninety degrees at the same Pizzapants pushes the kiss, imbalancing the weight on the chair causing him to fall. Since Asriel's mouth was inside he is dragged when Pizzapants fall and trips above him. Now Azzy’s face is covered in saliva and Pizzapants is smashed against the floor, both of them touching their faces. Their eyes meet in this awkward situation, causing them both to laugh.
After “eating” they start to eat breakfast made by Pizzapants. Pizza with pineapples for the cook and the prissy boy. Their favorite. Pizzapants also have coffee, to stay awake. Asriel starts talking with Pizzapants;
- So, did the interviews go well?
Pizzapants looks down, the instinct is to lie, but he wants to stay honest with Asriel.
- Rainy was right in front of me in the line and I didn't even get the chance to present myself on the first one. And I stayed two hours in that hellish line! My second interviewer was actually a scammer that wanted my number to who knows what. Finally, the third interview got delayed. But who knows what bad things will come next!
- I’m sorry Pizzapants. - Azzy gets angry. - I can't believe Rainy got before you. Like, he is just going to liquidate his money. You deserved that job more that little drop of p-
Pizzapants has an infatuated smile, looking Azzy get a little violent. Asriel shifts from what he was saying;
- Don't worry Pizzie, you still have one more to go! It's like they say, third time's the charm! And besides, I'm sure the other two were bad and stinky jobs!
- Not more stinky than Ice-E's bathroom, I guarantee.
Asriel puts his head on the table, feeling sad for his boyfriend. Then he raises his face to look at Pizzapants, changing the subject;
- You remember one time in high school, we were returning home and I became hungry, so you decided to buy me something. Only problem is that you barely had any money, so instead we walked around town searching for some place that you could afford for like, two hours. And when we finally found one, all it had was some horrendous food with the worst smell ever? - Asriel said it with pure happiness. Pizzapants gets a short burst of excitement remembering this;
- Yeah! The two of us were terrified to eat that, but, I wasn’t about to waste money! So I yelled “This is fine Azzy! Watch!” and took an enormous bite. It was soggy, but it also had some crusty parts, and tasted like pest! It was a miracle I could chew that at all! And it was an even bigger surprise that you actually followed my example.
- I couldn’t let my “buddy” down.
- You are so courageous Azzy.
- You are the courageous one here, Pizzapants! I would have never done that without you.
- The name for me doing that is being stupid.
- C’mon, it was a fun experience.
- Maybe, but it made you puke at me.
- I’m so sorry, truly!
- Nah, it was my fault. - He gets a little shy remembering the next part. - And then, you had to wrap your arm around me, so I could help you walk home.
- Yes! Hihi. My mom was so anxious when she saw me sick!
- I saw it. From behind a tree, where I hid. Dude, I was so afraid and worried about you. So I stood there, looking out… Okay, maybe it was a bit creepy but, like… No, no excuse really.
- You are my protector Pizzapants! Of course you stayed to look out for me.
- Yeah, standing there, stalking. Way to go me. And I did it even though I needed to go to the bathroom. Badly.
- Me too! Maybe me using the bathroom that week was like, the second worst smell ever.
- Same for me love.
After this both of them look at their food and weren’t hungry anymore. Before leaving and storing the food, Pizzapants say, in a serene tone;
- We shared some weird smells together.
Asriel looks at his partner holding out laughter until Pizzapants noticed what he said, causing him to make an awkward and in disbelief smile. This is when Azzy can’t hold anymore and laughs a lot. Pizzapants join in the laughter. It gets so loud a neighbor yells “Keep it quieter!”.
A short time later, Pizzapants get ready to work and say goodbye to his boyfriend. Asriel holds his hand after he opens the door and says;
- Take care.
Pizzapants act tough and cool;
- I don’t need to take any “care”, all I care about is you.
Asriel giggles and respond;
- Hihi. You definitely will need MY care if you are going to be smooth like this. - He kisses Pizzapants cheek.
The two giggle before Pizzapants go to work.
Chapter 2: It’s Pants My Dear Toriel
Asriel doesn’t really want to stay alone in the house. The smell of pizza just melts his heart, so he decides to go to his mother’s house. While walking toward Toriel place, he passes through Sans shops… And Sans. They lock eyes and Sans speaks;
- Hey lad!
Asriel becomes extremely annoyed. Yet, he tries to keep posture;
- Hello, Mister Sans…
- Just call me Sans lad.
- Mister Sans…
Sans looks at Azzy, and then closes his eyes. He know Asriel hasn't gotten used to him and Toriel dating, but he still tries getting closer to him;
- So lad, where are you going now?
Asriel compresses his lips and widen his eyes for a second, before breathing out and responding;
- … To my mother’s home-rus.
- Haha. You are a funny lad. Say, your mother called me to her house. So why don’t we go together?
- I don’t-
- C’mon lad! I’m not in a hurry. We can exchange tibia-bits along the way.
- You mean tidbits? Wait-
He puts the palm of the hand in his face and continues;
- Better n-
- Yes? Great.
Azzy looks so angry. All he can do is walk away, with Sans along for the ride.
Such as the water flowing in a river creating seemingly endless paths, only to end by sea, the unlimited imagination inside the soul leads to a predictable and repeatable outcome. Toriel imagines many reasons to not call her Asriel when he will come home later. But eventually she gives in, only for the moment she takes the phone to Azzy show up;
- Hey mom… Were you going to call me?
Toriel puts the phone back swiftly;
- Whaat? Pfft! I would never.
She then runs towards him and gives a hug. Asriel hugs her back and smiles. When they stop hugging, Sans pokes his head out from behind Asriel:
- Hey Tori. What is up?
- Oh Sans! Nothing much sug-
- I mean, what is “UP”.
She looks to the ceiling and struggles to find something. She tries really hard but eventually gives up.
- What is up?
- Nothing much sugar.
Good thing Azzy closed the door, the amount of laughter Toriel laughed could revive the dead. And talking about the dead, Asgore was alone on the table eating bread when he heard it;
- Why, hello Asriel!
He gets up and hugs his son. Asriel is unable to breathe in the hug, but it's still happy to see his dad. Sans speaks to Asgore;
- Hey Asgore.
Asgore fakes being polite;
- Oh… Hello Sans.
- Look what I bought with me. - Sans handles to Asgore a jar of pickles.
- Oh, thanks Sans! Actually come take a look at this.
And off they go, as Asriel speaks with his mother;
- So, just wanted to see you and Kris. How are you?
- I’m, well, excited! First college, and now dating? My son is all grown up now.
- Well, you know… - Asriel's attention suddenly turns to what his father is saying to Sans.
- And I call this “bread with pickles”.
- No way big guy!
- Yes way short skeleton!
He just can’t stop getting annoyed at Sans, but he focuses again on his mother.
- I want to stay here for a while. You know, keep everything more natural, rather than me showing up saying “This guy! Love this guy!”.
- Hihi. Well, I’m always happy to have you home!
- Thanks mom. Say, I will go talk-
- Yes! You two should spend some time together. Kris misses you.
- I see… Well then, I will go see them.
Asriel walks to his old room and finds Kris laying on their bed. He says;
- How you doing mou’ss’thfull?
Kris speak without moving;
- Well, As’pi’riel.
- Seriously? I haven’t been that allergic in a long, “SNEEZES”.
Asriel makes a shy expression and looks at the smug look in Kris face, or mouth, or mossuth. Asriel switches the topic;
- Have you been talking to your friends?
- Susie comes over every week or so. Noelle is doing fine. I talk to Catti every so often.
- That's great to hear. - Asriel remembers another one of Kris' friends. - That annoying friend of yours who works in the library. Is he still…?
- I made sure he's never gonna ask again. - Asriel is spooked by these words. Thankfully Kris explains;
- I told him to stop asking last week. Or I would wave dash.
Silence. Kris refuses to explain. Asriel is still uncertain;
- Are you sure he isn't gonna start asking again?
- I'm an efficient talented professional gaslight demon. Worry not.
Asriel holds his laugh, he wants to be mad at Kris for joking about something serious.
- Yeah, that's why mom told me about you going to visit him last week too, right?
Kris opens their eyes, before hiding them again to say;
- To play his new console. Got it memorized?
- Whatever you say Kris.
Azzy looks at his phone for a moment. Kris immediately gets mischievous;
- Boyfriend texting?
- KRIS! I mean, no, not at all!
- I knew.
- Look, he's working ok? We just make small talk. I don't want to distract him.
- Doubt.
Kris has no chills. Asriel is very embarrassed at the moment, so he decide to hop out of this situation;
- How about we go to QC's? We haven't been there in a long time.
- Close to Ice-E's. Got it.
Asriel is all flustered and with a red face. Kris ignores their brother's feelings and goes downstairs.
- Kris! Wait for me!
The two explain they will leave to their mother and walk to QC's.
Upon seating, they both enjoy their hot chocolates and draw on the window, talk about piano, hide from Catty and Bratty who randomly passed by, among other activities. At least until someone shows up.
- Hey little buddy. What you-
Pizzpants and Azzy lock eyes with surprised faces. Following that Asriel scream;
- KRIS!
- Someone had to do the first move.
Pizzapants laughs and sits next to Asriel, thanking Kris;
- You called me at a good time too, Blue Ears is giving an inspirational speech about good work and other crap. - Asriel starts apologizing.
- I'm sorry dearly. I know you are busy and-
Pizzapants rub his nose against Azzy's. He then say;
- Don't worry. I will come back before they notice.
Kris hides their awkward smile from seeing this and places a copy of the Ice-E's movie on the table for Pizzapants to see;
- Autograph it, please.
- Oh, the Ice-E's movie? All I did in it was voice a secondary character that barely shows up, but sure little buddy.
- It's for my friend Susie. She loves the movie but won’t admit it. And she loved your character.
Pizzapants and Asriel find this cute. After autographing the copy Pizzapants asks;
- You guys ordering hot chocolate? I think I will ask for cold juice.
After hearing it Kris abruptly asks;
- One for me too.
Asriel disapproves;
- Kris, don't drink something cold right after something hot.
Pizzapants persuades his boyfriend;
- Don't worry prince, it will be like Ice-E's, fusing cold and hot.
- Ice-E's pizza's are just cold... But if you want to buy for them, it's okay. - Azzy looks down and says. - Actually buy one for me too.
- On me.
Three cold juices and one month of Pizzapants salary later, they are all reunited at the table talking, laughing, just having a good time. Pizzapants is finishing a long and weirdly convoluted story;
- And then Purple Guy turned off the lights and scared all the customers away! It was long, long, five minutes at Ice-E's.
The two sibling say together;
- Wow. - Azzy continues;
- You are so cool Pizzapants.
- Nah. I mean, yes. But just because I work with ice.
- Not like that you silly.
- Hehe. One of those days I will bring you to Ice-E's. The crew there would annoy the heck out of me, but it would be nice for you to know them. And show everyone how serious we are about this relationship.
Asriel blushes. Kris says;
- Just kiss in public. That shows how serious it's. - Asriel goes doki doki;
- KRIS! DON'T SAY EVERYTHING THAT COMES TO YOUR MIND.
Meanwhile Pizzapants has a large smile on his face;
- You are a little weirdo, but a genius one.
- PIZZAPANTS-
Pizzapants kisses Azzy in a flash. It connects in a weird way, like just half of their mouths touch. But this doesn't distract Azzy who does the same action of using the juice straw and now their heads are tilted to fit their lips. Kris does an awkward smile and looks away, noticing everyone in QC's Diner looking. Thankfully, QC herself starts clapping and saying;
- Congrats fluffykid!
They stop kissing and everyone else starts clapping. The three are happy, but the shyness still kicks in. Later on, when everyone stops looking Azzy holds Pizzapants hand and say;
- You are such a tiger.
Pizzapants can barely control his face, with the smile going inwards and the eyes not focusing on anything. He keeps at his state until he remembers about time. The three of them say their goodbye, with Asriel and Kris returning home and Pizzapants returning to work. On their way back Asriel say to Kris:
- You really outdid yourself with this prank! Calling my boyfriend on my back!
- Nah, that time I used ex-mayor phone to order a moss farm was better.
- Don’t even remind me of that.
Asriel sighs with a giggle. Kris notices and gets happy. This time they decide to speak;
- You and Pizzapants are good together. Especially if he never talks about chicks again.
- Agreed. And thanks for supporting me Kris. You always have been receptive to other people's emotions, so I’m glad you understand me.
Kris' eyes visibly show confusion looking at their brother, but Asriel’s smile show he really means it. Kris also smiles, happy with their brother.
Chapter 3: Lord of the Ice-E’s
Pizzapants is sweating bullets, increasing his attack by twelve involuntarily, while thinking about meeting with the Dreemur’s later today. So much that he barely cleaned the floor, attracting the attention of one of his coworkers, Blue Ears, who comes to demand him to work. Or so he thought;
- Pizzapants, I’m behind you!
Pizzapants face shrinks so much it becomes a bean. He asks;
- What do you mean?
- You are Pizzapants. The pizza comes from Ice-E, so really you are pants.
- ???
- Look at your pants.
He obliges, and now the realization of the truth leaves his soul in grand agony. How could this happen? He makes a honest, sad expression;
- My pants are backward.
- Yep.
Pizzapants makes a wide forced smile and starts shaking in frustration;
- And you only say now?!?
- Yep. I only came here to tell you to go back to work. Go back to work.
Pizzapants start shaking Blue Ears angrily who yells to let him go until another co worker of his approaches, The Warrior;
- I can sense you are brokenhearted Pizzapants! Set your heart free, it’s gonna be alright!
Pizzapants fakes a big smile, to convince them otherwise;
- Nope! I’m totally fine!
Blue Ears doesn’t buy it;
- Dude, you are wet inside our beautiful installation which is always freezing to keep the brand of our p’e’zzas.
- And because it only has an air conditioning and not a heater.
Blue Ears gets emotionally hurt because of what Pizzapants said, but quickly recovers his good humor and starts shaking Pizzapants by the shoulder;
- C’mon man. Spill the beans.
What a baby man, thinks Pizzapants. He keeps declining, until The Warrior demand his terms to be fulfilled:
- IF YOU DON’T SPEAK WE WILL ENTER YOUR YIIK MIND DUNGEON!
- NO! - Pizzapants and Blue Ears say together, and so Pizzapants finally speaks;
- Well, today I will meet up with Azzy’s parents and-
- YEAH LET’S GO!
Both of them are very invested in Pizzapant’s relationship. Pizzapants try to go back on track.
- Thanks for the hype. Anyw-
Blue Eears interrupts him;
- Thinking about how you will meet up with Asgore, like, I WISH you could bring me along.
Pizzapants make a confused face. Blue Ears does a annoyed one in return;
- C’mon, we are alike in this! We both like big and strong men! And women too. Don’t tell me you forgot!
It's not that Pizzapants had forgotten. Looking at the hot client was one of the few bonding activities between the two. It’s more his commitment that surprised him.
- Well okay. It’s a tragedy you won’t meet the big man of your dreams. Anyw-
The Warrior interrupts him:
- What’s your strategy of attack? Go clad in fancy pants? Demonstrate a skill? You should talk about your impressives test of endurances.
- I will NOT talk about any of my mistakes The Warrior! Any-
Pizzapants stop, expecting to be interrupted again. Blue Ears and The Warrior have dead serious faces, giving him the signal to continue.
- Anyw-
Both of them interrupt him:
- OH, PRESENTS!
- Stop interrupting me! That's what I was gonna talk about anyw- I mean now!
Blue Ears asks;
- So, what did you decide to buy?
- Well, this is my problem right now. When I asked Azzy what I should pick he said "Always from the heart". But, I can't do that! I'm no good at picking stuff!
At this moment the three pizza makers have a cold case on their hands. And it isn’t a pizza this time, it's just that none of them know what to give to the Dreemurs. Blue Ears gives a suggestion;
- Flowers for the big guy?
Pizzapants don't think that's a good idea;
- He is the king flower himself! If I pick one he already has or worse, one that he doesn't consider adequate as a gift cause "language of the flowers" people will start calling me "Don'tKnowHowToPickFlowerspants"!
The Warrior responds;
- Then honor your name and pick a pizza!
Pizzapants says;
- You know what? Not the worst idea. I saw him picking free pickles at Sans once on my break. So clearly he likes receiving free food. Honestly, same.
Blue Ears has a problem with him saying “break”;
- You mean while not working when you should?
- Exactly!
Blue Ears is heartbroken. Pizzapants look at the floor and see an ant searching for some food on the floor.
- Now Toriel…
Everyone knows that she is quite protective of Asriel. And they also know Pizzapants don’t pass confidence. “It’s important to give her a nice gift, so she won’t judge me as much…” Pizzapants thinks. He then says;
- I’m trying to get, uh, into acting again, thanks to Azzy. Maybe if I was good at acting, it would be easier for them to accept me.
Blue Ears and The Warrior look at each other and then Blue Ears looks at Pizzapants and speaks;
- You are good at acting. Everybody knows that since high school. I was the janitor at that school but even I knew that. And you did plays like Margarine and Jalapeno: Parents of the messiah and Nuh-huh’s ark.
- We could only do theater performances for the church, since there isn't a public space for that in Hometown, much less a crowd to see it.
Pizzapants have a realization;
- Will she recognize me from those plays? UUUUUUUHHHHH!
Pizzapant is getting pale. Blue Ears starts shaking him so he doesn't faint, meanwhile The Warrior gets motivated and decide to give encouragement to their coworker;
- Pizzapants, summon the courage in you!
- I CAN'T.
- Of course you can! Courage need not to be remembered, for it is never forgotten.
Pizzapants takes a second to regain consciousness. Blue Ears try to calm him;
- Remember that Azzy will be there for you. I'm sure that when she sees you two are lovey dovey she will be okie doggie about it.
Pizzapants creates some fake hope inside;
- You know what? You are right! There's no way me and Azzy can be separated!
Blue Ears is happy to see Pizzapants in a good mood again;
- That's right, Pizzapants. First you get the job of your dreams, then you marry the man of your dream, soon you start having child-
- Woah woah woah! Slow down buddy! My next interview is like, - Pizzapants pulls the phone to see the day.
At this moment Pizzapants have a terrible realization…;
- The interview is in one hour.
Welp. That's something. The other two have a reasonable reaction to this revelation.
- You are stupid Pizzapants.
- Great support crew!
The Warriors concocts a escape inside their palace brain;
- Pizzapants! Me and Blue Ears will make the pizza for Asgore and distract the boss if she shows up. You go!
Blue Ears fills his cheeks at first, before taking the bullet;
- Fine! Go now and skip work, before I change my mind!
- Thanks you two!
Pizzapants run and stop at the door, looking at his coworkers. The Warrior faintly orders;
- Fly you fool!
And he flies, towards his destiny.
Chapter 4: A Drawing of Some Farmer From Pelican Town
After arriving home Kris goes to their room and Tori asks to her son;
- So, had fun you two?
- You could say that.
- I’m so happy to hear it. - Tori decides to just ask. - Say, could you talk a little bit about your boyfriend to me, my son?
- I can! You will love Pizzapants when you see him, I guarantee you. He is attentive, kind, and courageous. Just the best!
Pizzapants can’t believe how he didn’t pay attention to what day it was! He just heard the interviewer say a date out loud and assumed it was a later date than tomorrow! He is running in the street, almost knocking even the elderly on the street. Upon finally arriving at the place, he notices the line has already advanced, and now he has to wait. He sits, texts Azzy about what happened;
“Hey hot stuff. You won’t believe this, the interview is today! 0: The delayed one that is for a commercial. I might get a little late, but I promise it won’t be for long! (‘: See you soon, *kisses*<3”
The stress of the situation kicks in as he hugs his leg, holding out tears. That seems to be how Pizzapants will continue feeling.
- Hello there, darling.
Suddenly an acquaintance of his appears, Mettaton. He stops hugging his legs and looks at Mettaton, responding;
- Dry hair.
- Bitch.
They stare at each other. A smile invades Mettaton’s face, causing Pizzapant to also smile, until the two friends start laughing. Pizzapants is happy to see Mettaton trying to get a job, recently he got a new body and has been searching to enter into acting. While Mettaton is more interested in something else;
- Bogeyman, tell me, why are you here? Shouldn’t you be working? And don’t you have to meet the Dreemurrs today with your prince? Better not get stressed before meeting the kins of your boyfriend darling.
Pizzapants looks down and say;
- Yes. For both. But they delayed this interview and I forgot it was today.
Pizzapants’ metallic friend can’t hold the ha-ha. At this point the furry boy is already used to his friends insult and disrespect, but when he stops Pizzapants notice something unusual, he doesn’t look as fab as he usually is;
- You anxious Mettaton?
- Me? Never darling.
- Uh-huh… To be honest, I am. I wanna roll on the ground and cry right now. Like, what good will come from Azzy’s parents meeting me? Best case scenario they get in denial and think Azzy’s is just doing a little prank on them. Then they keep thinking that after we marry or something. This is why getting a decent job would be… Well it wouldn't make them like me but at least I would be able to bargain.
Mettaton giggles. This a good sign, so he continues;
- All of this to say; yeah we are screwed at this moment but just you wait! You and I will get into acting in no time!
- Sure. Whatever darling.
He has a smile on his face. It seems Pizzapants successfully calmed him, but he also worried Mettaton who won't let him downplay himself like that. That's his job!
- Why are you so worried darling? Did you look in the mirror today?
- Yeah, I wanted to make sure I don't look like you. Would be a shame if your unique style was imitated.
- So tell me darling, why are you so afraid to be yourself around your boyfriend's parents?
- I just don't want to screw things.
- Darling, I'm the one with screws. And besides, if anyone is strong enough to surpass any difficulty with a face like this, it's you.
Pizzapants make the stupidest smile. The two keep exchanging insults until they are the only ones left, when the interviewer opens the door and it’s Pizzapants turn. The room is relatively quiet, as the interviewer starts their questions;
- Your name is… Huh, what is your name?
- Everyone calls me Pizzapants.
The interviewer looks into Pizzapants' eyes expecting a real name, but all they get is making him more anxious. Next question:
- You want to apply for this commercial because?
Pizzapants holds his instinct to say “chicks” and responds in the most fake well mannerism possible;
- I believe I would be a great ass-
- The truth.
Pizzapants calms himself for once,
- I want to impress my boyfriend's parents. And acting is the only thing I really care about.
- I see. - They blink for the first time since he entered. - Why don’t you impress me now?
Pizzapants start doing the script. Everything seems to go well, with him hitting all the lines, giving his all, until the last part where the interviewer asks;
- Ok, so you signed in for all of the roles, including the one specifically looking for a “lady comfortable with dresses”.
- Yeah. I’m used to taking on any role from school.
- So, will you change or?
- Wait, now???
- Why not? The wardrobe. You can use it. It’s the red T-shirt, green overalls dress and long hair wig.
- Of course. I will go in flash, no wor-
- Just go.
Pizzapants quickly jumps from the chair, snapping his legs, to change in the wardrobe. When he returns the interviewer hands over the script and Pizzapants starts once again nailing the lines, except for the ending…
- Hi Mike. This is Scarlett, being trol-.
He messed up the line. He should have said “true”.
- troubled isn’t a hurdle when you are true to yourself, so make your dreams reality.
The interviewer raises an eyebrow. Pizzapants almost has a heart attack seeing it, until they say;
- Decent save at the end.
And with this the interview comes to an end. Pizzapants leave the room and pass by Mettaton, still in the dress, who laughs so much he almost bursts out in oil. Pizzapants makes a smug smile;
- What are you laughing at? I will just put on makeup in the recording and-
- It's not that darling. In fact, you look fabulous in these clothes. I just wasn't expecting. In fact, well done.
Pizzapants is taking a back. It's rare, no, it's the first time for Mettaton complimented him.
- Thanks.
- You are welcome darling.
The interviewer opens the door.
- Mettaton, come. You are the last one so let's get this over with.
Mettaton and Pizzapants do a bro handshake and wave goodbye. Pizzapants would have changed already but the wardrobe got stuck, so he will change in the corridor’s bathroom. As he opens the door he sees Azzy's new message; "Don't worry!(; I know that you are very dedicated to acting." "I talked to my parents. My mom is going to take you. We will wait right outside the room you are''. It's too late.
Azzy takes his family and Sans to the address where Pizzapants is. They stop by next to the door, with nothing but silence in the corridor. He looks at his mother, visibly distressed, bubbling concern inside his stomach. He has to let it out;
- Hey mom. Trying to remember if you left a pie in the oven? - She smile;
- Hihi. Of course not my son. I’m just wondering how to make a good first impression. That’s all.
- Haha, don’t worry. Pizzapants is the king when it comes to making first impressions. - Azzy knows his boyfriend better than he thinks.
The door opens. Asriel glaze sees a figure being obscured by the light, revealing nothing more than an outline. That is, until the door slowly closes, unveiling the man of his dream. Pizzapants. He is dressed in a beautiful dress covered in green, with hair perfectly molded for his face, everything made perfectly for Pizzapants. Asriel clearly imagines this moment being drawn by a farmer living alongside pelicans.
Everyone else is just confused. Tori and Asgore take some time to fully take in, while Kris and Sans are smiling. Pizzapants freeze. Tori is the first to make an action;
- Uh, h-hello Pizzapants! I see you dressed, differently for today. - Sans says;
- I see you are being vulnerable and pantless today.
Toriel laughs. After hearing this Pizzapants try to clear the confusion and raise the dress. Toriel looks to the side, Sans covers Kris' eyes and makes his own eyes disappear, Asgore got so scared he falled, and Asriel's nose is red… From ketchup. Pizzapants says;
- Sorry sorry! I’m wearing pants behind the dress.
Everyone slowly looks at him and sighs in relief after seeing the pants (except Asriel who never looked away).
Pizzapants is shaking in fear. This is the end. He's so done for. Toriel will never forgive and-
- HAHAHAHA.
Toriel laughs loudly. Then Kris starts laughing as loud as they can, so kinda silently, at which point everyone starts laughing. Pizzapants makes a loser smile holding tears.
Chapter 5: Endless Dinner
Arriving at Toriel's house, they notice two pizzas at the door, with a note stating “One for the family, one for the big dreamer (; - Pizzapants”. “CRAP CRAP CRAP, why do you have to be horny now???” Pizzapants says internally. Tori almost falls to the ground bursting with laughter;
- Good one. Big dreamer. It is the only thing he does after all.
Asgore is crying, only staying strong thanks to Sans comforting him, caressing him by the arm. Azzy touches Pizzapants shoulder giggling and asks;
- You really came up with this?
- One of my coworkers.
- Oh, the note is a prank?
Pizzapants face tells Asriel it isn't. He doesn't know how to react, so he just presses on. Tori says that dinner should be ready soon, so her son says;
- Me and Pizzapants can go in my room in the meantime.
Pizzapants doesn't blush since they already live together, but he is still anxious about what Toriel misunderstanding Azzy. But not for long, as Kris vocalize;
- I will go to my room too.
- Oh, I see. You three go ahead and start getting familiarized.
Nice save from Kris. Hopefully nobody overwrites it. Now they enter Azzy's old room. Kris has already entered a vegetative state in their bed, while Pizzapants sit in the computer chair in a tense manner. Asriel decides to sit on the edge of his old bed, to talk with Pizzapants.
- Hey. Crazy interview right?
- Oh that? Hehe. It's normal in theater for us to do roles of the opposite gender, so nothing crazy there. It was just my luck, as always, screwing the hell out of me.
- Or maybe I'm just very lucky…
- Said something?
- NOTHING! NOTHING! (Coffs) Anyhow, how are you feeling? Cause you are crushing with the first impressions.
- Re-really? Oh man. - Pizzapants can't control himself now.
Kris comments;
- Dad bones aside, this is the most mom laughed. You doing good.
- Thanks little buddy. You are awesome, remember that.
Kris makes a positive hand gesture. Pizzapants looks at Asriel side of the room with curiosity;
- Uh, oh, wow. So this is all your trophy's love? Congrats.
- It's nothing. Really.
- You two must feel really proud, huh, of these trophies, to hang it in the wall.
Kris corrects him;
- Our parents hang the trophies.
Asriel takes a look at his trophies, then at Kris and finally at Pizzapants. He decides to talk a little bit;
- It's nothing much. Really. It's just collecting dust.
- Can you two ask Tori to put them back?
- She is very persistent. - Says Azzy - And I don't want to make her upset.
- Hey cutie pie, I'm sure Tori can't stay upset for too long with someone as adorable as you.
Asriel giggles very quickly in an awkward manner. Kris takes the opportunity.
- Didn't know you had rizz.
- Shut it, little weirdo. Nobody is as romantic as I am.
Kris laugh to themselves before saying;
- Romanticpants.
Asriel laughs internally and say;
- I make some romance in your pants.
Pizzapants and Kris look at Asriel in shock. Kris simply smile, while Pizzapants stretched his head upwards trying to keep a hold of his feelings exploding. Toriel calls downstairs.
- Children! Dinner is ready! - .
Pizzapants find that funny;
- Hehe, children.
Azzy gets a little euphoric;
- She keeps calling us children, it's-
He stops himself and makes a face of guilt. Pizzapants hold his hand;
- It's okay sweetie.
Asriel looks a little faint but more positive, as they go downstairs. Kris is enjoying seeing them together.
The Dreemurs, Pizzapants and Boneshorts sit at the table together on the cold starry star night, with Tori eager to talk;
- So, when did you start dating? - Pizzapants look downward. Asriel creates some story.
- Oh well. You know. About how, I came here to visit Hometown, and I met everyone, Pizzapants was very well dressed-
- Yeah? And how was he dressed?
- H-he was dressed in, like, gala suit, and-
- My son. I did not raise you to lie.
Azzy looks a little defeated. She now moves her head to Pizzapants;
- How it was?
- We were at a party outdoors with some highschool friends and I got drunk.
- Got it. Very well then.
Pizzapants takes a gaze at his boyfriend and speak for him;
- I wish I could have confessed in a more chic way, but my asspants had to be wasted like that. Especially around the guy I love. It's normal that Azzy might not want to speak and feel ashamed-
- I don't feel ashamed at all Pizzapants! Don't say these things for me. You were courageous when all I did was distance myself from everyone! I just didn't tell her right away because…
Tori looks a little ashamed herself, speaking:
- I didn't mean to guilt you into saying it!... I'm sorry, I just wanted to hear the story. It wasn't to judge or anything…
Asriel looks at her and apologizes too.
- Sorry for not trusting you.
The two give each other a calm happy face. With this topic over, Toriel retakes the conversation;
- But well well well, are you a partier goer Pizzapants?
- Yeeeah! And by yes I mean one or two.
- Every month?
- Ever. And they were not that big, but I have a one hundred percent track record of going accepting invites! So basically a party beast!
- I'm glad to hear it! Azzy and Kris aren't very sociable and don’t like big spaces. It's good to have someone in the family who get excited for my parties or trip ideas! - Azzy looks scared. - And it's good that even partying you still chose someone good to date! You know, sometimes I make some terrible mistakes on the heat of the moment…
Tori looks at Asgore. Azzy looks at Sans. Both make annoyed faces. Sans and Asgore are playing finger goal with a napkin as the ball. Sans keeps cheating by dodging with the goal. Suddenly Tori gets up and takes the opportunity;
- Pizzapants, my dear, do you mind going with me to see the pie?
“Well, it has been fun so far, but this is where these pants threads end”, Pizzapants words inside his mind. Still, even static, anxious, with no hope, no self-esteem, he says;
- I would love to go.
- Excellent!
There's a smell of pie and gravy in the air. The frame Tori opens the oven, a blurry flies in front of them. Toriel quickly lifts the pie up and scream;
- NO! IT'S HOT!
Now it's clear that the figure is Kris, who speaks;
- I'm hotter.
This doesn't detract her;
- And you will stay hotter after the pie cools down.
Azzy shows up and holds Kris by the shoulder, gently speaking;
- Let's go Kris. We will eat it later.
- Pie…
As Azzy walks back with Kris, Tori tries to know some more of Pizzapants;
- Asriel is very kind, isn't he?
Pizzapants is biting his lips trying to figure when he will be buried alive;
- One time someone was being rude and talking loud at the theater because their popcorn bucket was empty before the movie started. He got up from his chair and left, only to return with a bucket to the person. Halfway through the movie.
- That's my son for you. I pray for his safety all the time. Say Burgerpants, do you get scared thinking he will get himself hurt?
- I do. But, well, I know we will always stay by each other's side. We are like pizza and pineapples, always finding a way to get together. Oh, a-and my name i-is Pizzapants.
- I see. Hehe, you know, I want to always stay by his side. Worrying about him. How do you act when you are worried sick?
Pizzapants is shaking with the thoughts about being cooked into pizza or something. However, he still control himself and answers honestly;
- I honestly just keep worrying about everything, all the time. But i-if there's one thing that helps me, is that I trust in Azzy.
Toriel thinks about that for a sec. She gently smiles. This is enough to calm Pizzapants at the moment, letting him remember something;
- I almost forgot! Bought this for you.
- You didn't need my dear! Thanks.
Pizzapants hand it over to her. The present fits in the hand and is poorly wrapped by Ice-E’s flier. She opens, discovering a small music box that plays Memory.
Pizzapants says;
- I actually think it might make you feel better when you are missing Azzy.
Tori is a little emotional;
- I think it too.
The rest of the dinner goes as expected. Kris consumes the pie, Pizzapants knocks over a glass of water, Asgore and Sans kiss. The usual. At some point during this, Toriel is talking to Asriel just before he and Pizzapants leave.
- You grew up so fast my son. It feels like you were still a child last time I saw you. But now look at you. My young man.
She squeezes Asriel's cheek, making it harder for him to speak;
- I k-know-. Mom!
She let's go from squeezing him.
- Hihi, sorry!
- It's okay. By the way, I'm looking at the clock.
- Yes, I'm aware of the time. You know, saying goodbye is becoming routine for me…
- … I'm sorry mom. I don't want you to be lonely.
- There's nothing to be sorry about, my son. You are at college now. I'm just getting used to it.
She stops for a second, holds her new box, and resumes;
- How will you two continue when you return to college?
- We will keep talking online… It will work.
- I'm sure it will. You two are in love after all!
- Exactly mom.
- … But is that all?
Azzy looks down, then at his mom with tears in his eyes.
- I love him mom!
Tori hugs him.
- I know son. I know.
Ending - Starry Star Night (750 words)
An hour or so passes. Azzy and Pizzapants say their goodbyes to everyone. The dinner went well.
They reach the door to Pizzapants building, when Azzy takes his partner hand and say;
- How about we walk some more?
- Uh, we are right here. We can walk more tomorrow.
- Please Pizzapants.
Pizzapants notice Azzy is bothered about something.
- Of course Azzy.
- Thanks, you are the best!
Asriel gives Pizzapants a kiss on his cheek, almost knocking him over.
The sky is perfect for a romantic night stroll, complimenting the empty street to dissipate all the fear. Now the two lovers walk deeper into the building's area of Hometown, holding hands. Pizzapants wants to know what’s in his partner’s mind;
- Azzy, is there anywhere you want to go?
- I just want to walk.
- That's good. I like walking with you. Usually people would have already left me behind for some dog doing skate tricks.
- I mean, I'm sure there’s more people who wouldn't leave you. Don't you also walk around with the Ice-E's crew?
- I suppose. They are pretty cool, all things considered. But it's different with you. You make me feel like I’m worth a damn.
- I just know you, Pizzapants. You are more worthy than you give yourself credit.
Pizzapants wanted to deny, but seeing Azzy caring for him makes him want to believe in that. That he deserves being loved. So instead he simply says;
- I'm happy to be with you.
Azzy gives a big smile, but abruptly stops and looks down. There's something he's not telling. Pizzapants once again makes a question.
- Azzy, is there something you wanna say?
But this time something distracts him from the question;
- Pizzapants, look, the park!
It barely counts as one, but the ocean near the trees creates the illusion. Pizzapants answers him;
- We used to come here a lot after school. It brings back some good memories…
- Why put it in the past tense? Let's go!
- I mean, sure! Why not?
He's pushed by Azzy from the hand. They stop at the roundabout, where Asriel jumps in, saying;
- Let's go Pizzapants!
- I don't know if my stomach can handle it after that dinner.
- Pleaaase! It will be quick.
That please is all Pizzapants needed to hear. He jumps in the roundabout and they start spinning. Asriel laughs loudly, having all the fun in the world, in contrast to Pizzapants who fights for his life to not throw up. When they stop spinning Pizzapants sit in the border, dry swallowing to keep himself together. Asriel sits and places his head on his boyfriend’s shoulder. This is enough for Pizzapants be able to speak;
- This was fun.
- It was! It truly was…
- Say Azzy.
- Yes? - His eyes are shining.
Pizzapants struggle to focus, from Asriel cuteness and the roundabout sickness.
- I'm like, sticky to you, like cheesy, so there's nothing to worry about me.
- I know you will always be by my side pineapple.
- You are so great with words Azzy… So please, tell me what is worrying you?
- … You know me very well. (Sighs) I'm afraid to say goodbye Pizzapants. I don't want this time we are spending together to end.
Pizzapants feel Asriel's fears. He looks up to the lights in the sky for the determination to help his partner. Then he touches Azzy’s chin and looks him in the eyes.
- I'm not the best with words, but I want you to know, for a long time I was going on automatic, not really making any meaningful change. I’m only not a piece of trash because of you Azzy. So you can rest easy and just have a good ending, because we will always have each other!
Asriel is crying and sneezing.
- Pizaaapaaaants! (Sniffs) I love you!
- I love you too my prince.
Pizzapants hugs the goat. They have a warm hug that transforms into a kiss, where Pizzapants tries to keep his head upwards due to the dizziness and Azzy throws his weight against Pizzapants lips making them do a snapping sound since he's emotive. Both are also sleepy so they keep sliding and let saliva fall. A river in the desert’s cold night. When they stop Azzy say;
- So, want to go home and watch something in bed?
- YES!
Pizzapants get too excited. It's too late. He vomits at Azzy.
Well, there's only one way Asriel could really react to this. By laughing. A lot, infecting Pizzapants to do the same. And they end the day happily together.