He's Different- Detroit: Become Human; Connor

First signs of change

We pulled up to Jimmies Bar. "Thank you very much madam" Hank laughed to me. "Make sure to take a taxi home Hank" I reminded him. He put up a quick thumbs up before going inside. We drove off. "Lieutenant Miller?" Connor asked. "Please.... call me Maria" I begged. Connor tilted his head at me. "We're partners. No need to treat me as higher than you. We're friends right?" I reassured him. "Friends?" Connor asked confused. "Hank.... I mean Lieutenant Anderson.... said you hated androids. Why are you nice to me?" He asked. "You sure do like to ask questions..." I changed the subject. "I'm designed to be a detective. Asking questions is how I learn information" he responded. Connor saw the spare computer parts in the floorboards. "You like to work on computers?" Connor broke the tension. "Anything that involves electronics... robotics... I'm in" his LED flashed yellow. "How long have you been working with them?" He continued. "Since forever, me and my dad...." I had to stop myself. I took a deep breathe and stop talking. "Lieuten- Maria... May I ask you a personal question?" "Knock yourself out". "Did you lose your father to an Android? Is that why you dislike them so much?" I shot a look at Connor and his LED went red and back to blue. He asked nothing else the whole ride to my house. I walked in the house and Bear jumped me. "Hey bear!!!! Who's a good boy!" I baby talked him. Bear sniffer Connor suspiciously. "No no Bear. Connor is good. Be nice to him." I continued to baby talk. Connor looked around, most likely scanning the environment. "I'm gonna go change. There's food in the fridge. Knock yourself out" I said walking into my room.

Connors POV
Connor thinks Maria's house is nice. Bear is very lovable and welcoming. I walked over to the fridge. I scanned the inside to see what recipes I could make from these ingredients. I am programmed to make over 2,000 recipes. And with these ingredients there are 637 possibilities. But only one seems to be perfect.
Maria's POV
I finished getting dressed and I smell something cooking. Didn't think he'd take me serious. I walk out to see the most perfect Chicken and Broccoli Pasta I've ever seen (one of my favorite foods. It's good trust me. Look it up :P) "wow Connor! This looks amazing! Who'd you know it's my favorite?" I asked him. "I've asked many things from Hank about you" He said. "You asked Hank about me? Why?"
"I...uh.... needed to adapt to your likes, dislikes, and personality. In order to know you more and relate more as your partner" He stated. "What else did Hank tell you?" I prodded him. "Oh he told me many things. Except...." He tapered off. "Except?" I continued to prod him. "Nothing Maria" he shook his head. His LED held a solid yellow.

Connors POV
Software instability ^
Connor set the plate on Maria's table, pulling her chair out for her to eat. "Such a gentleman" she joked. Connor liked when she joked, and when she smiled. It made him feel.....
Software instability ^
Nothing. Androids don't feel.
Software instability ⬇️
"Connor???" Maria waved her hand in front of Connor. "Yes Maria"
"Why don't you eat something?" She asked
"Androids don't eat" Connor stated.
"Have you ever tried?" Maria asked. "Well no..." Connor trailed off. Maria handed Connor a fork with some Pasta on it. Connor put the fork in his mouth and began to chew. "Well....?" She anxiously waited for a reaction. "I don't know.... this sensation is not something I'm used too..." Connor said. "Is it a good or bad sensation?" Maria asked. "Good... I guess" Connor answered. "Fascinating..." Maria whispered to herself. Maria began to stare. She smiled and Connor smiled back.
Software instability ^
"Uhhhh Maria" Connor started after a little while of silence. "Yes Connor?" She said half whisper. She was lost staring at him. "Maria.. you seem to have some drool leaking from the left corner of your mouth" Connor giggled. Maria quickly wiped her mouth and then looked as if she just remembered something important "Connor!!" She shouted. "Is something wrong" Connor asked concerned "you..... laughed...." she said quietly.

Maria's POV
"You..... laughed...." I said quietly. Connors LED flashed between yellow and red. "Lieutenant Miller, it seems to be getting quite late. You need a minimum of 8.6 hours of sleep to be in proper working order tomorrow at work. If you sleep now you can get a solid 9 hours" he stated now flashing between yellow and blue. "I see. Well goodnight Connor" I said. "Goodnight Lieutenant" Connor smiled. I tried to sleep....
but I couldn't.... all I saw was his face. His light brown eyes... his smile.... his laugh... then I saw Delilah... the look of disapproval she gave when I looked at Arthur. What am I doing Maria? How can you like an Android after what happened. You know you joined the deviant field because of it. You can't like one.... plus he's not human... it could never work.... I need to sleep. I have to meet with Gavin in the morning.

I know I know. Call me crazy... three chapters in a day! I just can't stop. 😫 I love writing this story so much!!!!!! Hope you enjoy.