“Me too..how long do you think they’ll keep us here?” He was sure Sterling wouldn’t be happy if the ‘medication’ didn’t work the first try. He’d honestly not be surprised if he kept just giving them more and more of it until their powers stopped or their bodies overdosed on the serum.
He shrugged a shoulder, rolling onto his side so he was facing Aidan, "I dunno… not for much longer I don't think," He bit his lip, thinking for a moment before he spoke again, "Do- Do you powers still work?" He asked, worry coating his features. If they didn't then…
“As far as I can tell, yeah. I mean, I’m not cold or anything so they must still be working.” He had to admit that he was relieved that they were still there. “How about you? Feel any different yet?” He hoped the serum hadn’t taken Lachy’s powers away either.
Lachy shook his head, "I don't think so. Just cold.. and tired." He admitted. At least that was a good sign for the both of them. But if the serum was just taking a while to take hold then it could end badly. He felt his heart speed up at the thought.
“That’s good then I guess…” he went quiet, staring up at the ceiling. He couldn’t help but feel like they wouldn’t be able to get out of this easily. He just had to hope for the best, hope that Sterling would grow tired with the results and send them away. But that was highly unlikely.
The two of them were in the lab for a very long time. Probably for four hours maybe,. being constantly watched and monitored. Luckily it didn't seem like the serum had had any effect which was good news for them, however not so much for Sterling. Eventually, he came back in, clearly displeased, "You are both free to go."
Instantly, Aidan felt a huge wave of relief wash over him, for more reasons than just one. He looked over at Lachy quickly, having to resist the urge to smile. He stood up, pulling his shirt back on, and would wait for Lachy to pull his sweater back on before he’d head out the door.
((I have to yeet for like thirty minutes but then I should be back))
Lachy was very quick pulling his sweater back on, pulling the sleeves as far down as they would go and hiding his hands in the fabric. He instantly looked less tense (and less cold). He looked to Aidan, looking relieved before he headed to the door and towards their room.
(okay, I maybe asleep then but I'll be back normal time)
“Seems like we got off easy.” He said as soon as they got back to their room. His hands had finally stopped shaking. He sat down on the edge of his bed. Now that they weren’t in a life or death situation, they didn’t necessarily need to talk to each other. But Aidan really wanted to. He felt like he needed to prove himself to Lachy for some reason.
"They'll be back," Lachy said, flopping down on us bed with a sigh, "Once they find something else to test on us." He hugging his pillow to his chest, closing his eyes. There was something strange about Aidan. He didn't want to trust him but yet he did. He wanted to stay away and yet he didn't. The mixed feelings made him frown.
He sighed. “You’re probably right.” He rolled over on his side, watching Lachy. Somehow, Aidan had already become so attached to him. He’d never become that clingy that quickly before. He didn’t know what was so different about Lachy that made him feel this way.
Lachy opened his eyes open when he felt Aidan looking at him, raising a brow in a silent question but he didn't speak. Not that he minded, but he suddenly felt so aware of what he looked like and how he was acting and it was so strange. He'd never felt this way about anyone so fast and he wasn't sure if he liked it.
Aidan was like ‘oh shit’ and quickly started staring at the ceiling. ‘Well that was awkward…’ he thought to himself. He mumbled out a quick “sorry.” He desperately tried to think of something to say to make the whole scenario less awkward.
"It's okay," He replied quietly, the tiniest hint of a smile flitting across his lips. He was quiet again for a moment, going back to closing his eyes and hugging the pillow before he spoke up again, "Why did you… first find out you had.. you know…" He swallowed, "Fire powers?"
“Uhh…” he squinted, trying to think back to when he was outside of the Facility. “I think two or three months before I got here. So I’ve had them for about a year now I guess. They were kind of scary at first honestly. I kept thinking that I was actually going to burn my hand or something. But the fire resistance apparently comes with it so that’s good.”
Lachy nodded a little, drawing circles on the mattress of the bed, "So not as long as some of us in here," He replied, "I feel like everyone in here says something similar, that their powers were scary at first but when they got to know their power it wasn't so bad."
“Yeah…I tried to hide them for as long as I could until I accidentally snapped on some guys from school.” Aidan spoke up softly. “What about you? Your powers are pretty cool. I bet it was terrifying when they first developed.”
He swallowed, "I found out about them when I was just getting into my teenage years. It was scary as anything and I couldn't even hide it," He sighed through his nose, "I… I can't even use all aspects of my powers. I'm not strong enough and.. and I dunno.. I guess I'm just too scared to even try." He admitted.
“You’ll probably learn to use them more over time.” He reassured. He didn’t know why he felt the need to always make sure that Lachy was happy. It was weird..really weird. He pushed the thought away, that was too much deep stuff for him to unpack right now. Especially since they just got out of the testing, he was exhausted.
"I'm happy with just the light part. Everything else can stay unlearned." He mumbled. He climbed under the covers, the thin sheets providing at least a little bit of extra warmth in the cold room, "We should probably get some rest." He said quietly, glancing towards Aidan for a moment.
Realizing that the conversation was over now, he nodded, getting under his own sheets. He continued to stare at the ceiling though, just thinking things through. Today had been a very eventful and unusual day. He knew tomorrow would probably be even weirder. After a bit, he’d finally close his eyes.
Lachy was out like a light fairly quickly, the events of today making the small male more exhausted then he had been before which was an achievement. The night seemed to pass uneventfully, there were a few muffled screams through the halls but it wasn't an unusual sound if you'd been there for a while. Soon, the little sunlight that filtered through the bared windows finally showed.
Aidan had slept like a rock. He woke up after the sun had been up for about ten minutes. He yawned widely, stretching out his joints. But he refused to get up just yet. He looked over to see if his roommate was awake yet.
Lachy was just starting to stir when Aidan woke. He still had his eyes closed, obviously refusing to wake up just yet. However, it didn't work too well, and a moment later he was blearily blinking his eyes open with a whine.
As soon as he saw Lachy’s eyes open he smiled softly. “Good morning sleepyhead.” He said quietly. “Ready for another day of hell?” He asked sarcastically. He hoped they wouldn’t be called in again today, but knowing their luck, they probably would be.