Connor x Reader - Altering algorithms (DBH)

Chapter 10: A late night trip

Unsure of what to answer though, I merely shrugged my shoulders.

"I don't remember. Let's go, I'm done."

I hated having to lie to him but I surely did not plan to burst into tears and hide in a corner due to the shock of remembering why my blood was on that thing. Especially not if there was a case to solve. Seeing how I would not falter, Connor walked outside. I grabbed my black bag on the way and put on my beige trenchcoat. Locking the door behind us, we headed for my car.

. . .

Once we arrived at our second destination this evening, I stopped at the side of the road and we left the vehicle.

"Actually, when will you tell me about the details of the case?" I asked Connor while we walked up to the door. He shortly glanced at me and then stared at the entrance of Hank's house again.

"It will be more efficient to present the information in front of both you and lieutenant Anderson, detective (L/N)."

Sighing, I stopped the android before reaching the door. "Could you do me another favor then?"

Connor tilted his head, his gorgeous eyes meeting mine.

"Please stop calling me 'detective (L/N)'. I'd be much more comfortable if you simply said my first name. I see you as an equal, remember?" I lightly smiled at him, raising my left index finger.

"(Y/N) it is then..." Connor partly mumbled, his LED flickering yellow. Did he need to process my name or why was he troubled?

The android lifted up his hand and rang the doorbell. "Lieutenant Anderson? Anybody home?"

There was no answer, so Connor repeated his movements. Yet no one replied.

"Perhaps, we should search for another way inside." I suggested, earning a nod from my partner.

Slowly, we walked around the house, reaching a window, which you could see through at one point. I leaned forward, loudly gasping upon seeing Hank passed out on the ground inside.

"Over here!" I yelled, hence Connor joined me. He signalized for me to step aside, which I did. With one elbow, he broke the window and then took a step back.

Running towards the small opening in the window, he jumped through it and entered the house. Inhaling some air, I sprinted towards the glass, pushing my feet off the ground. My vision spun as I fell onto the ground inside, landing on something rather soft. I groaned, looking up and finding out that I was on top of Connor, who stared directly into my eyes. Feeling my cheeks light up, I stumbled back, uttering a "sorry" underneath my breath. Before the android could respond, I sensed a silhouette inching closer, surprised to find a big dog approaching us.

"Argh!.. Easy!" Connor exclaimed, raising his hands in defeat.

I tilted my head, whispering, "Sumo?" The dog now trotted over to me and brushed his head against my outstretched hands. His soft fur felt amazing on my skin, hence I could not help but chuckle. After a moment, Sumo once again turned to Connor, who looked a little helpless.

"We're your friends, see?.. We know your name... We're here to save your owner..." He spoke, earning a quiet snort from the dog, who then silently walked away. The android still wore a weak smile on his face and I could not help but think how much smiling suited him.

Sighing, I got up, spotting Connor doing the exact same thing. We walked around the kitchen table and stopped next to Hank. While Connor kneeled down, I frowned, seeing alcohol and a gun on the ground.

"Oh god, Hank..." I muttered, feeling guilty for not having noticed before that Hank had his own demons to deal with.

"Lieutenant?" my partner softly asked. There was no reaction. I got onto my knees next to him, worried about the grey-haired man. Connor lightly patted Hank's cheek with one of his hands.