Magic

Hiding

"So you're telling me that the company you work for made a humanoid robot out of a baby's face with an aging app and you think this baby was me and that's why he looks like me???" Beomgyu was still in shock about the fact that there was another 'person' that looked exactly the same as him in front of him, let alone it was a robot.

"Yes Gyu. Ben is an AI that most of us didn't know about until recently. He was going to be used to sell to the public as a personal assistant AI for people to use when he was ready, but he got out and now he's here." Taehyun explained. Both males looked at Ben, who was now exploring the place, as he had never seen many of the things in Taehyun's home before, or any home.

Beomgyu gasped and Taehyun looked at him, raising a brow. "Is that why you called me 013 when you met me? Because he looks like me?" Taehyun nodded and Beomgyu pouted. "Did you approach me because he looks like me and I'm so hot that you liked me and the robot reminded you of me?"

Taehyun whacked Beomgyu on the forehead, causing the boy to whine and hold his head. "What was that for???"

"Gyu, I'm not attracted to the robot, and besides, I can tell the difference between you two any day. You're chaotic, and he's peaceful. And you speak with an accent sometimes too." The shorter explained proudly. Beomgyu hummed. "I'm impressed babe, you know me so well~" he said, wiping a fake tear.

"Whatever" Taehyun said as he went over to Ben. "Hey Ben."

"Oh! Hello Taehyun! This home of yours is amazing. There are so many interesting things here!"the AI picked up a book and showed Taehyun. "This is a real story book!"

Taehyun smiled and nodded "yep, it is! You can read them if you'd like to. But I'd like to ask you a question."

Ben looked up at Taehyun with a smile and nodded "sure! what is it?" The AI waited eagerly to hear it.

Taehyun gathered his thoughts before speaking. "Why are the older's trying to erase your memory if you're supposed to be based on emotions and be like a human?"

The "boy"'s smile faded as he remembered what he heard before he ran away from the lab. "Well, I heard mr Hun saying that he didn't want me to experience certain emotions because that would jeopardize his sales if I were to, for example, fall in love. He doesn't want me to be like a human, he wants money."

Taehyun felt bad for him and hugged him. "I'm very sorry about that Ben. We'll figure something out." Taehyun looked over at Beomgyu, who was quiet, and gestured for them to talk in his bedroom. The older nodded and walked to the room while Taehyun pat the AI's head softly.

"We'll be right back." He said before following Beomgyu into his room.

"Gyu, i don't know what to do. I want to help him, but my job will be trying to find him actively. If I leave him here during work days, there is a possibility he might leave to explore alone or get caught." He said softly, his brows furrowed together as he thought.

Beomgyu hummed and pulled Taehyun into a hug and kissed his cheek. "Hey, it'll all be okay Hyunnie, I promise." He reassured. Taehyun nodded and laid his head on the older's shoulder.

"How about this, I'll stay over here and watch him so that you don't have to worry about him leaving the apartment to explore. I'll keep him occupied here so you can go." Beomgyu suggested and Taehyun nodded.

"Thank you Beomie. I really appreciate your help." The shorter replied. Beomgyu smiled and kissed the boy, who happily returned the kiss with a giggle. "Alright, let's go back and check on him."

Taehyun grabbed his hand and took him to the living room where Ben had wrapped several things in aluminum foil.

"Oh! Taehyun! Mr. Beomgyu! Look at this amazing wrapping paper 🤩" Ben smiled at them while showing off his work like a proud child. Both boys blinked and Taehyun sighed softly. This would be interesting.

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I am so sorry this episode was so short and that it took so long to update. I haven't had much motivation and I tend to procrastinate a lot more during the summer hehe. Anyways, I hope you liked this chapter. (I did not grammar check, sorry)