Bone of Contention (Underswap Papyrus X Reader)

Chapter 32: "Bitterness"

You grinned as you walked out from behind the cash register, now that 15 minutes have passed, you're all good to go on break. In fact, Muffet should be coming out of the back at any second now to take over for around 20 minutes or so. Or, at least until your break's up. Then, you have one more break for lunch in around two hours. Then, you get off at 3:00 and go straight to the police station.

"Ah, you ready for your first break, deary?" Muffet asked as she roller skated out of the back room to the counter. "Yes ma'am!" You replied with a smile, looking around the café. The Tobi guy is still standing at his table, but his boyfriend seems to be missing. Perhaps he already left or something?

"Alright, well you have 25 minutes to rest. Please be back at your post by then." Muffet replied as she walked behind the cash register. You nodded, smiling a bit. "Of course, miss!" You responded. "Oh! And I know you're friends with Papyrus, I just want to let you know that he almost always shows up right about now to get a bottle of honey. So, keep your eyes peeled, deary!" Muffet remarked and you dipped your head. "Ah, thank you! I'll probably just sit around if that's okay." You responded. "Oh, that's just fine! Do not worry, m'dearie! Just go relax." Muffet spoke calmly as she beckoned to a table near the corner. "Alright, thanks!" You exclaimed as you turned around to walk forward.

But, you didn't get very far, because suddenly, you turned your head to see someone walking toward you. But, it was only for a split second, because before you knew it, they ran straight into you, making you stumble backward and begin to fall. Almost instantly, you felt a pair of hands wrap around your waist to catch you. And in response, you reached up with wide eyes, grabbing onto their shoulders.

"Oh, I am very sorry, I didn't see you there! Are you alright? Oh, I am very sorry. I almost forgot about formalities. My name's Tobias, by the way. It's a pleasure to meet you." Came the warm voice of Cobalt's boyfriend. His brown gaze is filled with a worry and you honestly had no idea how to respond.

Well, you're not hurt, per se... But you're definitely in shock. Tobias' stature is tall- extremely tall, especially when he's this close to you. And for such a tall man, he's handsomely toned. Adding to that, he smells of vanilla and roses, yet that scent also has a musky-or shall you say more 'masculine' smell to it.

Being in such a romantic pose with him is leaving you speechless. For everyone walking by the shop, you're sure that it looks like you and him somehow got stuck dancing. But, you cannot stay frozen like this forever. You have Papyrus to worry about. After all, he could pop in at absolutely any moment now.

"Oh, I am fine! Just a bit startled. I should have looked both ways before stepping out like that. I am very sorry, Mr. Tobias." You apologized in return, meeting his gaze with your own (e\c) eyes.

"Don't be so formal, I get enough of that from work at City Hall. You can just call me 'Tobias', or 'Tobi' for short. What would your name be, dear?" Tobias asked you. "City hall? You work there? What do you do? Oh, and I apologize, my name's (Y\N)." You replied.

"Oh, I am the second in command to the mayor. 'Tobias Welshire' is my full name, you've probably seen me on news before." He started before pausing. "But, don't let that change how you treat me. I am just a normal man." He added soon after.