Just a Machine(Connor X OC)

2.2

*I've tried to make this chapter decent, and I'm still sorry for my horrendous update schedule-more like lack of it- and I'll try to post more often.*

Chapter Twenty-two; Night of the Soul:

*Connor & Hailey's Conversation*

"Connor, I need to tell you a few things.. if you'll allow me that much..?" Hailey started, looking at him.

The RK800 stared back, trying to figure out what she wanted to tell him. He didn't mind.. but he was honestly curious.

"That's.. fine."

Vaguely, in the background, he could hear, presumebly Liliana talking with Beth about something. He didn't focus on what they were talking about, as his main focus was on what Hailey had to say.

"Good,"Hailey smiled at him,"First off, by the fact that you are really close with Beth, I'm assuming you also know.. my husband.. Hank..?"

Connor nodded,"Yeah, we're partners along with Beth, actually." Hailey nodded her head,"Are you wondering why I never came back?"

"I..."Connor started, not knowing what to say,"I heard your conversation with Beth.. but I still don't fully understand."

"That's not surprising.. I'll tell you another time, it'd take ages to tell you, and I don't know if we have enough time."

"That'd be.. nice."

Hailey nodded again, then looked toward Beth's direction, who now had a PL600 talking with her and Liliana."You really care for her.. don't you..?"

Hailey asked this, as Connor looked towards Beth's direction as well, offering the girl a smile, as their eyes met. He slowly looked back at Hailey, nodding before responding.

"Yes, I do." Hailey pondered this,"Would you say you.. love her, even..?"Connor froze at this staring at Hailey in slight shock at the question.

"I.. don't know..."Connor started,"I'm still trying to figure all of my feelings and emotions out."

"You love her.. I can tell. You'll just have to tell her.. I know she feels the same, which is evident by the way she looks at you."

Connor looked down.

Hailey spoke up again,"I wouldn't normally tell someone to rush things, but considering all that's goin' on.. you may want to tell her.. before you are unable too... It's your choice, Connor..."

She smiled at him, an understanding and sympathetic one.

Connor smiled back, nervous.

*End of Conversation*

Beth sighed moving her head into his chest, as he rested his head on top of hers."I..."Connor started, about to say something that he hadn't said before.

"I..."

Beth pulled her head away from his chest, looking up at him with a confused look."What.. what is it..?"

Connor looked down, taking a deep breath that he didn't need, trying to just say it. The next three words made Beth freeze."I.. love you..."

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"I.. love you..."

Beth tensed up as the words left Connor's lips, looking up at him in shock. Her eyes were wide, staring at him, with a expression of seemingly disbelief.