Alphys had left the blinds open again, and as a result, the early morning sun woke Undyne up with a growl.
"Alphy!" she grumbled. "Close the blinds!"
"N-no," was the sleepy response. "I don't want to. You do it."
Undyne raised her head and realised that Alphys was only half-awake. "Please?" she added, trying to smile.
"Merph," was Alphys's reply. She slid from the bed heavily, grumbling, and Undyne found herself watching her. Alphys always wore pyjamas - while Undyne never did - and was wearing only a light summer nightgown. She dragged herself to the window and fumbled with the blinds. Then, she stood frozen, staring out the window with her claws still tangled in the blinds' cords. "Oh," she breathed out.
"What?" Undyne shifted to look at her closer, noticing the sleep had vanished from Alphys in mere moments - unusual, for someone who was not a morning person.
"Come see," Alphys answered.
Undyne did, standing behind Alphys and yawning, before she leaned over, slid her arms around Alphys's waist, and rested her chin on her shoulder as she looked.
And she froze, too, stunned.
The sunrise was in full swing, its myriad colours like spilt paint on a thirsty canvas. She'd never seen anything like it, save only once - when she watched the sunset on that perfect day.
"Alphy?" When Alphys looked up, Undyne smiled. "Let's... keep them open from now on." Alphys nodded with a smile, leaning back against her, and together, they watched the dawn.