Not So Different | Connor x Gavin Reed | Detroit Become Human Story

Chapter 32: Abused

"What happened?" Connor asked as Niner and Gavin entered the station.

Niner turned his head towards Gavin and glared at him, "You want me to tell him or should I?"

Gavin ran a hand through his hair, "I... I might have..." he mumbled.

"Sorry, what was that?" Niner said, "What might have you done?"

"I might have pushed Niner into Elijah's pool!"

Connor bit his lip to stop himself from laughing, "R-Really? That sounds... uhh... unfortunate." he leaned back in his seat.

"It's not funny, 800!" Niner exclaimed, "He's lucky that androids are water resistant!"

"I wouldn't have pushed you if you weren't water resistant." Gavin assured patting Niner's shoulder, "And besides! Got Chloe to help you, didn't it?"

"Yeah, thank god she did! You and Kamski couldn't stop laughing!"

"We love you really, Niner." Gavin rolled his eyes. Connor's smile faltered, "You better head on home and get changed.

Niner tensed.

He didn't want to go home. He didn't want to see Lara. She had started to become an abusive owner. But he felt like he had to accept it because he was just a machine.

"I... I will be fine." he replied, "My self-heating shall do the job in good time." he assured Gavin. Gavin could sense that Niner was feeling a bit off. He didn't want to question it.

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Gavin stood behind Connor and placed his hands on his shoulders, he rested his chin on top of the android's head to get a better look at the computer screen.

He felt Connor's shoulders tense up but he quickly calmed him by rubbing them gently.

"What you lookin' at?" Gavin asked.

"Uhhh... Th-There's someone out there who is kidnapping androids and taking them apart to sell."

Truth is. Connor was scared. He didn't want to be one of those victims.

Gavin squeezed his shoulders, "Hey. Whoever it is. I won't let them get you, okay?"

Connor nodded and leaned his head back against Gavin's chest, "Thank you."

Gavin then smiled and kissed the top of Connor's head, "You've been assigned this case?"

"Y-Yes." Connor stuttered, Thirium rushing to his cheeks, "Hank too... And Norman."

Gavin bit his tongue. He really didn't like that FBI guy. Gavin wanted Connor and he wasn't going to let Norman take him away.

It had been a few weeks since the kiss in the park and Gavin was getting closer and closer to finally letting his hatred go. He was actually enjoying his time with Elijah. Getting to know him and androids better.

"I know you don't like him, Gavin. But he is my friend." Connor said, "I would appreciate it if you didn't let your anger get to you."

Gavin squeezed his shoulders once again and sighed, "Okay..." he paused before deciding to continue on, "Do you have any suspects?" he asked, moving away from Connor to lean on the edge of the desk.

Connor felt cold after Gavin had moved away...

He clenched his fists, "Yes. Fawkes. But I don't think it is him. The police have been keeping a close eye on him and I'm sure they would know if he was the one doing it."