Detroit: Become Human | Connor x OC

Chapter Eighty-One: Staring

Gavin was sitting at his desk which was connected to Tasha's, and she couldn't help but observe him. He didn't look well, to say the least. His skin was unnaturally pale and he looked like he hadn't slept in days.

I wonder what happened to him?

Tasha blushed when Gavin caught her gaze, immediately averting her eyes to her keyboard. She hadn't meant to stare, but she had never seen him look so... unkept.

She didn't miss his chuckle though. "What're you staring at me for, princess?"

Tasha's blush faded as she typed random stuff onto her computer. "I wasn't staring. I was observing."

"You're starting to sound like your tin can over there."

Tasha sighed, her gaze meeting Gavin's. "Can you please not call him that? He's as much of a human as you are — hell, he probably is more of a human than you, Gavin."

Gavin smirked slightly, "Aw, you're standing up for him. How cute." He leaned on his elbow as he took in her appearance.

Her brown hair was longer, past her shoulders now. Her skin paler than it used to be, but only by the slightest bit. Her eyes, where they were once void of anything held so many emotions that Gavin couldn't even begin to describe.

Gavin was brought out of his thoughts when Tasha snapped his fingers in front of his face. "Earth to Gavin!" She let out a small giggle as she saw the red tint appear on his cheeks. "Now who's staring?"

Gavin rolled his eyes before turning back to his computer. "You better go check in with your boyfriend. I don't think he likes you talking to me." Gavin had a smirk on his face as Tasha turned to look towards Connor, who was indeed watching them, and clearly listening intently to their conversation.

Tasha waved him over, causing Gavin to groan in annoyance. "I'm going to get coffee!" Before he walked away, he turned to Tasha causing her to raise her eyebrows at him.

"Do you want anything?"

Tasha couldn't help but let the smile come to her face as she thought on his offer. "Hmm, can you get me water? Ooh! And a donut."

"Water and a donut, coming right up." Gavin gave her a smile, a genuine smile that he rarely gave anyone, before he turned towards the break room.

By the time Gavin left, Connor had finished his paper work and wheeled over to Tasha's side.

"Don't be jealous." Tasha teased, resting her hand on his chest soothingly. "It's my first day back and Gavin isn't being a total dick."

"I'd rather him be a dick than have you want his affection." Connor replied honestly, looking at her with a perplexed expression.

"Connor," Tasha glanced around, making sure the Captain was still in his office before placing a gentle kiss on his lips. "I love you. Nothing is going to change that. I've known Gavin a long time, and we used to be friends, and as much of a dick as he can be, I don't want to lose him. I don't think I can handle losing anyone at this point."

Connor smiled slightly, "I love you. I will... try my best not to become jealous. Though I make no promises. The way he looks at you is... unsettling."