A guard falling for a member of royalty. A cliche as old as time. Always thought it was overrated. Until it happened to me.

I'm a member of the royal guard and personal guard for the king's son, Prince Sans. We were supposed to act like we don't really know each other in public, but when were in the castle we act like 10 year olds.

We've known each other since we were little kids. Of course being future king sometimes cut playdates short but we didn't mind as long as we could still be friends.

And here we are 12 years later, I being 21 and him 22. I've had a thing for him since we were at least 10, but a prince loving a commoner is frowned upon. And he's soon to select a bride from neighboring kingdoms.

I know a new wife would definitely ruin everything between us. We'd never be able to talk because she'd most definitely dislike me for being close to him.

There's no getting out of it either, King Gaster isn't giving him a choice. A ball is being held for him to meet the ladies and chose one. And guess who has to work during it.

I have to stand guard and make sure everything goes according to plan. It sucks, seeing the man of my dreams dance with women he's never even met.

But I guess there's nothing I can do, I just have to except it.

*Time skip to the night of the ball*

Well, the dreaded day is here. Guests will be arriving soon. I've been talking to him much less and haven't been my normal self for days.

"Y/N, are you ok. You don't seem like you wanna be here", I stayed quiet while Sans talked, "don't worry, I don't wanna be here either".

I nodded and looked back at the door of the ball room trying to take my mind off the event. I could tell Sans was concerned but he didn't want to start talking about it in case guests began arriving.

Which was a good idea because king's and queens began walking in with their daughters ready to hand them off to Sans.

While he was dancing with a random princess I was forced to stand back and watch, just trying not to cry.

"Excuse me Miss Y/N", a voice asked zoning me back in. It was Prince Papyrus and he looked concerned also. "Oh hello Prince Papyrus, something you need", I asked.

"Well you looked kind of upset and Sans wanted me to ask if you were ok", he explained. I appreciate that he cares but there's nothing he can do.

"Yeah I'm fine your highness, just a little overwhelmed by all the people I guess", I lied and he walked of to the king.

I wasn't alone much longer until the king walked over to me. "Miss Y/N may I speak with you in the throne room", I followed him, happy to get away from the ball.

"Y/N, I know you like Sans", I froze, where was he going with this. "I would much rather you be with him than some random girl. I'm giving you the rest of the night off", he's willing to let Sans be with a commoner.

"There's a dress for you in the guards quarters. I hope you like it. Now I must attend to my guests", he finished and began walking out the room. "Thank you your majesty", I thanked him and booked it to the guards area.

The dress was my f/c, long and very form fitting, guaranteed to catch attention. My hair was already fixed since I was around the guests.

I walked into the ballroom and I felt like Cinderella, meaning everyone immediately noticed me, including Sans, and the girl he was dancing with was not happy with that.

She got mad and stomped away leaving him alone in the middle of the room. I walked up to him seeing the perfect opportunity to dance with him.

"Your highness", I said bowing to him and then reaching out my hand, which he gladly took. "Y/N, you look amazing. How'd you sneak away from your post", he asked.

"Your father. He told me I had the rest of the night off to do whatever I wanted. And I wanted to dance with you", I explained smiling. Sans smiled right back at me.

"I was hoping he'd do that. I guess he listened when I said I wanted a chance to spend tonight with you", he blushed slightly blue while saying that and me blushing light pink.

We danced for a few more minutes, other girls around us giving me death glares. He then went up to his dad. He whispered something to him but I had no clue what.

King Gaster stood up and walked to the middle of the room where we had danced. "Attention everyone! My son has officially chosen his future queen", he announced.

Ladies all around waiting in anticipation. "And as tradition he will go and propose to his bride", he announced.

Sans walked over to me and got on one knee, not caring about all the enraged princesses around us. Holding a light blue diamond ring.

"Y/N, I have loved you since we were kids. We've been there for each other our whole lives. And I want it to be like that for the rest of our lives as well".

I quickly nodded and he slipped the ring on my finger. He pulled me into a kiss, while the other girls stormed out of the room, many other citizens of our kingdom, as well as the king and Papyrus began cheering.

We parted and began dancing again. After awhile we snuck away to the castles garden and spent the rest of the night under the stars, just enjoying being together.

(I had so much fun writing this. I needed the cuteness after a hectic Thanksgiving. By the way happy late Turkey Day)