The Hacker Files: Defalt Settings

Connected Fates

It's been 2 weeks since Viggor played his trick on DedSec. DedSec was currently out partying at a club to ease stress as usual. It was a rainy night so nobody wanted to be outside. Everyone often socialized one way or another but Ethan had noticed Sara sitting alone on her phone developing code. He found it sad that she was that lonely. He sat down next to her and smiled "Hey. Why aren't you partying with the others?" She looked down "I don't like to party... I just come along because my room gets tiring after a while. It's nice to switch scenery." He thought for a bit "The group wouldn't notice if we slipped away y'know... Maybe we could go eat somewhere and let them party." Sara grinned a bit "Are you... Asking me out?" He shrugged "Did it work?" She smiled and grabbed his hand "You win. What do you wanna eat?" She dragged him out the club as Ethan opened an umbrella the two stood under. "I'll let you pick. I think you have great taste." She thought "It's kinda late for food but i know a great café we could go to." He nodded "Works for me." The two began walking. He then spoke as he seemed curious "Where did you get you accent?" She replied like she has gotten that question from every person she's ever met. "South london, i lived there with my mom for 11 years and then we moved to the U.S. And then shit hit the fan..." He frowned a bit "Yeah, i'm sorry about your past... But at least you can have a bright future right? I never even knew my parents. I was raised by this street thug nicknamed 'Big Slime.' He helped me fight and even raised me when i was a baby. He found me in a cardboard box as a newborn. My original parents were that shitty. Though when the mi-6 recruited me i made a requirement that i'll only go if Big Slime got a nice sum of 10 Million and he did. Now i'm a killing machine for DedSec." She held his hand "I guess we both live in bad pasts... It is exoected from people like us... Lonely hacker and emotional killer." He tilted his head "Emotional? Am i emotional?" She giggled a bit "Yeah. It's cute..."

The two arrived at the Café "Too late for coffee but a good time for tea." He made an 'ok' gesture with his hand "I agree." He got them two teas. They sat down as they got their teas. She seemed slightly shy around strangers. He then held her hand on the table "You okay? You seem uncomftorable." She shook her head "No, it's just i get nervous around strangers. Very quiet here though. Late at night this place can be empty... I like it that way." He looked around "Very nice ambience. Nice place to relax after being beat to pulp by a militia captain. Spending this time with you is very nice." She smiled "Thanks... Not many people spend time with me... Though i should apologise for falling asleep on you last time..." He laughed a bit "No no, it's okay. Your blushing in the morning was incredibly adorable." She blushed brightly hearing that. "See what i mean? That's adorable." She giggled "Hey! I don't get compliments much..."

After a couple hours of chatting the two were getting tired. She yawned "Oh dear me... It's already midnight... Rest of DedSec will be back by at 2AM minimum." He shrugged "As expected. Should we head back home?" She nodded "Sure." The two stood up and began walking back. "Hey Ethan?" As Ethan turned his head he felt Sara's kiss on his lips. He held her as she kissed him. Eventually the both let go. Sara blushing brightly while Etham had a normal face as always. She quietly spoke "I think i fell for you Ethan..." held her hand "I fell for you the moment i saw you." She seemed really happy "So are we... A thing?" He looked at her "If you want to. I can't refuse to those baby blues." She blushed more and nodded "I'd love for this to be a thing." The two continued walking holding hands. The two arrived home as they walked in. They didn't see anyone as expected. "I'll stay awake, so i'll let you sleep." Sara nodded "Thanks Ethan. Today was fun." She kissed him on his cheek "Can't wait to do it all over again."

A few hours later everyone began appearing. Nobody was drunk against all odds. Marcus and Sitara gave Ethan a high five as they went to sleep. Josh just said night in his quiet tone. Tun3s stayed in the common area. Ethan tilted his head "You're not going to sleep?" He sat down next to him on the couch "What base you get on?" He looked down "I don't know what you mean..." Tun3s shook his head "No, no. I realised those sparks the moment i heard her laugh in her room. I share memories with Marcus and she needs that. Now... What base did you get on?" He smiled a bit "1st..." He then gave Ethan a high five "YEAH! THAT'S IT! We got a player." Ethan put his finger up "I'm not a player. Sara is my first girlfriend ever." Tun3s nodded "'Ight. I'm proud. But please don't break her heart, okay?" Ethan put his hand on his chest "I solemnly swear i wont break her heart." Tun3s smiled "Good. Now let us sleep. We should continue work tomorrow." Tun3s decided to go to sleep. Ethan stayed in the common area for a bit. He soon went to sleep after that. Viggor was still out there and not to even mention Defalt. The faster Viggor is gotten rid of the faster they can take out Defalt as well. Dr0ps is in Perico but he is destined to return for revenge after DedSec ruined his face. Other dangers lurk in the shadows as well. Perhaps some old enemies too...