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Time and space were funny things. In this world where infinite possibilities were possible and happened all the time, Sans knew that anything could happen. There were times were he died. Times where he lived. Times when he saw his brother get married. Times when he fell in love. There were even times where the darkest part of himself was revealed and left to destroy cities as he mourned the loss of everything he knew.
But right now everything was fine.
Aside from the rain and even then he couldn’t complain. He liked the dizzily days like this, when he could sit at Muffet’s café and drink a latte without too many stares. Muffet’s café was on the outskirts of town and catered to humans and monsters alike. Often little kids with their mothers would stare at him with wide curious eyes. Their parents would either pull the kid away or apologize most times, and he would have to do some explaining about monsters to them. But that was on sunny days, when the city was alive.
On days like today, when it was grey and drizzling, people rarely came out. The city slept and was lazy throughout the day. Muffet’s café was slow and he didn’t feel the pressure to give up his seat at the counter quickly. It was perfect for people watching.
He watched from his spot on the counter seats as human and monster alike came in and shook out their coats and muttered to themselves about being wet. Some of them fuss with their hair damp from the rain. Others would stomp their boots and sneakers in funny manner. It was a sort of schadenfreude.
Then he saw you.
The bell at the door ran as you stepped in. You had a navy umbrella, which you deposited in the umbrella rack at the door, and wore a black rain coat with buttons in the front. You weren’t soaked, but the rain had made your hair slightly damp. You looked somehow professional.
You took your time ordering, carefully mouthing in the numbers. Sans watched the way your lips moved as you spoke your order and took your seat at the far side of the café. From your bag you pulled out a laptop and were busily typing away at something.
A writer?
“hey muffet?” called Sans to the café owner. She came over elegantly, and leaned over the counter to Sans, “could you… put whatever that lady bought on my bill?”
“That’s generous of you Sans” said Muffet, “You know her?”
“nope. never seen her before.” Said Sans as he pulled money from his wallet and handed it to Muffet.
“Really?” questioned Muffet.
“just being nice muffet” said Sans with a roll of his eyes, “don’t think too much into it.”
Muffet giggled a ‘fu fu fu’ laugh and took the money. Sans sipped his latte and watched as you were called for your drink. You were surprised that Muffet was handing you back money. Muffet pointed towards Sans, and he waved at you as looked over to him.
You were blushing as you mouthed, ‘Thank you.’
Sans grinned and tipped his cup in your direction. His soul fluttered at the sight of you. He kept an eyesocket on you as you got your drink and settled back down. You only stayed for another hour. When you gathered up your things and made ready to leave, you stopped and looked at him.
“That was very kind of you” you said softly.
“don’t worry about it” said Sans gently. He reached out a hand, “sans.”
You shook hands with him, “_______________. It was a pleasure.”
“’s all mine.” Sans gently took your hand and kissed your knuckles.
He immediately realized he came on too strong. You pulled your hand back flustered, did a little curtsy and left as quickly as your legs would let you without sprinting. Sans smiled embarrassedly as you fled, blue running over his cheeks as red flooded yours. He turned around and dropped his head onto the counter. A small spider came over and gently tapped his face with one of its legs.
“c-can i get a refill please?”
He was sure, that would be only time he would see you.