Better To Be Ignored

Nine woke up with a start.

Her heart raced as she stared outside the window. It was still dark, and the curtains on her windows were still open, allowing her to see the moon.

She knew why she had woken. Even without looking at the clock, she was sure that it was three am. By now, she was up at the Petal, preparing to go to work at the Pub.

Slowly, she crawled out of her bed, letting her feet fall to the floor. Before she had slept, someone had brought in a nightdress for her. It was a lace camisole and silk robe, with soft bunny slippers, but she didn't wear the slipper as she walked to the window.

The floor was cold, but clean. Soothing to her. She reached the window, staring at the moon now.

Nine had never had the chance to look at the sky before because she was always so busy to do so, but now that she looked at it, she suddenly felt calm.

Everywhere was quiet, peaceful. It was a moment she had never experienced before, and she enjoyed it.

Nine stood there, watching the sunrise be