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You had been adopted at sixteen by Lani, who had been your best friend since you'd gotten to the orphanage. She had worked at least 3 separate part time jobs from age sixteen to make enough money to be eligible by eighteen to adopt you. She was a better mom than you had ever expected you could ever have. She had surprised you, and just when you were accepting the fact that you probably wouldn't be adopted, considering your age, she came along and did just that.
That day had probably been the best day of your life, and had been the first time in sixteen years of life that you had cried from happiness. You had honestly thought it had been a prank on you, that maybe she had hated you the whole time, and she was just trying to get you hopes up so she could crush your dreams. Although you had complete trust in her, your upbringing, especially before the orphanage, had given you trust issues and made you think the worst of people. It didn't help when your birth parents, the people who were supposed to love you unconditionally, weren't exactly the nicest people on earth.
After being reassured it was, in fact, real and not a prank. You had proceeded to hug her, while crying, and thank her many times. It had been one of the most emotional events in your life. You had been more than happy to be adopted by her.
You still were happy and now, you were living with her, at seventeen. You had started calling her mom, and she called you kiddo, a habit she had picked up during your friendship at the orphanage. It meant so much more now, because you were actually her kid, and it filled you with pride.
Pulling yourself back to the present, you stared at your mom as she nervously checked herself in the mirror for the umpteenth time, smoothing down any stray hairs and straightening her clothes. She had the most beautiful long black hair that went to her butt, which was pulled back into a ponytail and loosely curled. Her hair contrasted with her pale white skin, and beautiful ice blue eyes. She was dressed in a loosely fitting grey sweater dress, with black tights and boots. She stood at about 5'9 without her boots, and was the most adorable person you had ever met. You were wearing a maroon skirt that ended mid thigh, a black off-shoulder shirt, with the same black boots and tights. Your hair was up in a cute little two braid bun, with two pieces of hair on the side that frame your face.
Thinking back to the reason you were so dressed up, you couldn't help feel glad her mom had found someone who made her radiate joy. You knew she had worked hard to keep you, despite other women critiquing her, saying horrid things behind her back.
"Mom~," You called in a sing song voice." If you don't finish checking yourself out soon, we will be late!"
"Kiddo~," She called back." You had better run or else." She threatened jokingly. Turning around to face me, she gave a sigh, and started walking towards the door as she grabbed her purse." Well let's go, jeez you take forever." She said in fake exasperation.
"Finally." You whined." I thought I'd turn into a skeleton before you were ready to joke." You joked. She suddenly burst out laughing, loud but melodic. You gave her an 'are you insane' look, before following her out the door, making sure to lock it.
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Your mom led you to a high end restaurant, making you wonder how rich this guy was exactly. You knew he showered your mom in little gifts, but you knew from people at your school that this place was really hard to get a reservation for, and was quite expensive.
You walked in with your mother, nervous to meet her boyfriend.
He'll hate you.
Ah, the hateful inner voice of anxiety and low self esteem.
Your own mom probably hates you. Your birth parents did.
The kids at school do. They give you those looks, and no one wants to be associated with the low class girl who got into a prestigious university only due to being smarter than average.
You violently pushed those thoughts away. Trying to get a glance at the table you were being led to, but he wasn't there yet. The waiter sat you guys down, giving you a weird look. You realized everyone was, and groaned internally. Of course they knew who you were.
Already in my freshman year at Valam University, despite not having been in school for 2 years. You had graduated at 15, valedictorian for seniors, and had just started going to school again. Your story had been all over the news.
You decided to pointedly ignore the stares and whispers, looking at the menu, and deciding to get fettuccine alfredo, with a shirley temple. Looking up at your mom, you saw her beaming, while looking behind you towards the door. Looking back, you saw why.
Coming towards your table was a monster in a suit. Not just any monster though, it was a kind of short, skeleton. Suddenly, your mom laughing at your offhand comment made sense. Unsure if you should stand up to greet him, you sat waiting for Lani to do something.
When she stood up, so did you, but when she went to give the skeleton a hug, you held back observing their interaction. His grin seemed to widen and he gave her a huge hug back, before they both turned to you.
Stepping forward, you held out your hand to him." Nice to meet you, I'm (Y/N). You must be the man making my mother very happy." You said, causing her to blush. He looked surprised for a moment before taking your hand.
A loud Frrrrrrrrrrrrrrrpppppp noise caused everyone to stop talking. You looked down in shock at your hands and saw a whoopee cushion in his hand, slowly deflating as air was pushed out. He broke out in chuckles as he tried to talk.
"N-nice to me-meet you, kid, hehe...y-your mom has told me so-o much about you. I'm Sans the skeleton. Gosh that never gets old. " He finally got out. By this time people were glaring at you guys, so you hurriedly sat down, motioning for then to do the same. After a few seconds, they sat down, and people finally started to look away.
A waiter quickly came over."Have you guys decided what beverages you'd like? For the adults, I recommend the Moet Chandon Dom Perignon Oenotheque Rose champagne from France." He quickly asked. You had to keep yourself from giggling at his butchered attempt at that name.
Deciding to speak up first, you ordered a shirley temple. Your mom ordered a simple glass of water, and Sans decided to order a glass of...ketchup..? You decided to ignore it, just to see what they would bring out. Turning to Sans, you eyed him suspiciously.
"Hey Sans, what do you do for a living?" You queried, dying to know about the guy your mom held so dear.
"Ah, I have two jobs actually. I run a hot dog stand over the summer, and i work with the government to learn how magic can help humans, and how human medicine could help monsters. It's a skeleton of fun, and even a bonehead like me can do it, " he answered smoothly, as if he didn't just say what he said. Your mouth dropped in shock, until you heard the puns, and let out loud guffaws as you realized why your mom had been making so many puns the past few months." What do you do, kid?" He inquired.
Scrunching your nose at him you replied, "I'm a student at Valam University. It's my first year there." You felt accomplished when you saw confusion and shock on his face.
"Your mother said you were 17, though. How are you at Valam University already? Also, isn't it really prestigious and expensive?" He asked, looking as if he was trying to understand a joke.
"Well I am 17, but I graduated high school at 15, and just decided I might as well go to college. I got a full ride scholarship to Valam, so the money isn't an issue, and with how smart I am neither is the prestige," you answered smugly. You loved shocking people with this.
Recognition flashed in his eyes as he suddenly shot up straight from his slouching position. Whatever he was going to say however was lost as the waiter came back with your drinks and you all ordered your food. Your mom excused herself to the ladies room, leaving you alone with Sans.
Staring him straight in the eye, you spoke loud and clear to get your message across. "If you harm even a hair on her body, I will hunt you down, and give you back tenfold of what you do to her. You better be serious about her or so help me, you will get hurt. Got it?" You threatened. He gave a quick nod, although he looked really happy.
"You remind me of myself when it comes to things about my brother," he said, letting out a few chuckle,"I'm very serious about your mother, and I hope me being a monster won't be a problem with you." A shake of your head had him continuing."You're a good kid, and I'm glad she has you." He finished, his two white pinpricks in his eye sockets seeming to glow in elation.
As he finished speaking, you saw your mom coming back, and gave her a thumbs up. She looked at you in confusion, before she realized what you meant, and absolute delight spread across her face.
Suddenly a though occurred to you, and you turned towards Sans, holding out you hand as you spoke. "Hey, can I see your phone for a second please?" You asked. He quickly handed it over and you put in your number, saving it under the contact name VerteBAE's kiddo. Giggling at the pun you made, you handed back the phone after sending yourself a text.
Getting out your own phone, you put his name in as Bone Daddy, almost dying from laughter as you saw his shocked expression as he read the name you'd put in on his phone. Looking up, you noticed the waiter coming over with the food, and pulled yourself together.
Looking at your mom, you could see how happy she was you you quickly ate, and excused yourself. Telling your mom you would be going to the library to study, you asked her to box what was left and enjoy her time with Sans.
You turned towards Sans,"It was a pleasure to meet you, but you better get my mom home safely or else." You said sternly, hoping your words came across as threatening. Though based on his face, you probably weren't being very scary. Sighing you turned and started to head towards the door.
You walked out into the fresh air, Glancing back to see them happily absorbed into a conversation, both leaning in towards each other.
Look how happy they are without you, the voiced crowed in delight. They don't need you.
Your frowned to yourself, pushing the voice away, but one more glance at them melted your heart. The way they were looking at each other was lovely, and you could easily ignore every thing the voice had to say.
Turning towards the street, you pulled out your phone and turned on GPS to navigate your way to the local library. It hadn't just been an excuse to leave them in peace, you really did need to do some studying, especially since you had a few tests coming up within the next few days.
You let a small smile slip onto your face, as you started the quick 5 minute walk to the library, you were thankful that everything seemed to be going perfect.