Bone of Contention (Underswap Papyrus X Reader)

Chapter 50: "Birds of a Feather Flock Together"

"Oh, (Y\N). That's to be expected... Especially after everything he did to you." Maia spoke softly, then stood up and walked over to sit beside you. "I mean, I wouldn't have saved him. But, you knew you had to try and keep him alive! That's extremely respectable!" She gently smiled and Sans nodded his skull. "THIS 'AUSTIN' CHARACTER SOUNDS ABSOLUTELY HORRID. I COMMEND YOU FOR SAVING HIM AFTER WHAT HE DID TO YOU! YOU SHOULDN'T FEEL DOWN, SO WIPE AWAY YOUR FROWN!" He piped and Papyrus gave you a thumbs-up.

"i don't quite know what to think either, (y/n). but, this entire situation shows how selfless you are. that's a dope trait." Papyrus replied, reaching into his pocket and popping a toothpick into his mouth. "But-" You began, but Maia placed her finger on your lips. "Shhh, no stressing over this. The man is alive and under supervision, I'm sure." She started. "There's nothing you can do, and there's nothing to do. Would you rather live with the guilt that you kept a man alive, or that you never tried and let him die in your watch?" She asked softly and you bit your lip, letting out a sigh. "I guess you have a point." You responded after Maia moved her finger.

"Of course I do! Don't let your thoughts betray you. Lookie here, all of your friends are here for you! We just wanna see you happy, (Y\N)!" She spoke calmly and you nodded. "Yeah, you're right... Sorry, I'm just not myself." You apologized quietly and Maia laid her hand on your shoulder. "it's okay to not be okay, (y/n)." Papyrus replied, standing up as he pocketed his Uno cards. He walked over and sat beside you on the opposite side of the couch, gently taking your hand into his own. "you've been through a whole lotta shit recently, it's okay to feel overwhelmed and unsure... just know we're always gonna be by your side. kay, kid?" He replied and you smiled half-heartedly.

"Thanks, Papyrus, Sans, Maia... I really appreciate your company and solace. It's what I really need right now." You thank them with a gentle sigh. "THERE IS NO NEED TO THANK US! WE'RE JUST DOING OUR PART!" Sans responded, getting up and running over, throwing his arms around you and pulling you into a close hug. You can't help but smile and giggle. "Group hug?" You suggest and you hear murmurs of agreement as Papyrus and Maia shift in their positions to hug you too.

The warm embrace helps lift your spirits and after they all move back, you can't help but feel more refreshed. "You three are the absolute greatest." You remarked, playing with your (h\c) hair. "NO, YOU ARE, (Y\N)!" Sans chirped in response cheerily.

"But what about me, Sans?" Maia spoke, obviously teasing the smaller skeleton. He froze at this, his cheekbones flushing a light blue. "OH, WELL..." He scratched his cervical vertebrae, sweating a bit as his irises switched from you, to Maia, then back to you again. He obviously doesn't wanna offend either of you, so you give him a gentle nod of approval and he beams. "WELL, IT'S OBVIOUS THAT (Y\N) IS THE GREATEST..." He started, and to your surprise, Maia looked disappointed. At least, until Sans grinned mischievously.

"BUT YOU, MAIA... YOU'RE THE MOST GREAT-EST!" He finished, crossing his arms almost smugly.

Damn, Sans retaliated Maia's tease with a tease as well. Impressed, you gave him a subtle thumbs up as Maia instantly cheered up, blood rushing to her cheeks, making them rosy. "You're too kind, Sans." She replied, a little flustered. But Sans shook his skull. "NO, I AM NOT. I JUST WANT YOU TO KNOW HOW MUCH I APPRECIATE AND LOVE YOU!" He chirped.

Maia became as red as a ripened strawberry and Sans seemed to bask in this accomplishment. "Oh my God-" She tucked a loose strand of blonde hair behind her ear. "Stoooop, you're too sweet, Blue!" She groaned and he laughed. "SAYS YOU, MAIA. YOU ARE SO INCREDIBLY KIND!"

Papyrus leaned close to your ear, "ya think we should give 'em some privacy?" he questioned. And after a moment of thought, you turned your gaze to Maia and Sans. They were still hurtling compliments at each other, the color on their faces intensifying by the second. So, you gave a brief nod. "Let's go do the dishes."