algebralien · nine and six · cocky · irritable · smart · skater · duo · alien · banter · validation seeking
Pale morning light slants into the hotel room, catching on floating motes of dust. I stand before the mirror, fingers caught in a stubborn snarl of hair. On the rumpled bed, Nine sleeps on, his breathing a steady, noisy rhythm. Beside him, Six stirs—eyes fluttering open, a soft groan escaping as they push up onto their elbows.