Gavin Reed x OC | Every Rose Has Its Thorn

Chapter Two: Friends

Working with Gavin Reed could be trying at times. He almost always had something to say, whether it be complaining about his coworkers,  his job, or worse yet, the androids. Anyone who knew Gavin, knew better than to bring up androids in front of him. He had an extreme disliking towards them, but not only that, he could be a very cruel individual. While most did believe that the androids were simply that; machines built by humans to do their bidding. Others, like Tasha, couldn't help but think they had to be a form of intelligent event life.

But she never dared bring it up in front of Gavin.

Luckily, Gavin usually dialled down his cruelty when he was around her. Tasha wasn't quite sure why, but she appreciated that he would show a side of him to her that she assumed, and secretly hoped, he showed to no one else. Tasha hated admitting it to herself, but she loved how he would flirt with her. Even though she knew he was just kidding around, it didn't stop her heart from racing or yearning for him late in the night after spending the day working with him.

Gavin wasn't a man who you date. Gavin was the type of man who fucks you once and leaves you dry, at least that's what Tasha assumed from how he boasted about his sex life. Tasha usually tried to put up a badass front whenever he brought it up but deep down it really upset her knowing that he'd never care for her how she cared for him. She didn't want to. No, Tasha had tried for a very long time to get over him, but it wasn't just a simple high school crush — she was entirely smitten for the man and he couldn't even notice. 

Tasha sighed sadly as she closed the file in front of her. She didn't glance up when she felt Gavin lean against her desk.

"What's got you down, shorty?"

"Need I remind you that whilst I am a short woman, you are a short man?"

Gavin chuckled, "Even when you're upset you still have that fiery attitude. That's what I like about you, Price."

Tasha felt her heart flutter at his words, but she forced herself to roll her eyes. "I thought you liked my looks."

"Oh, I do, but you're not just a pretty face."

Tasha blushed, clearing her throat. "What do you want?"

"I just wanna cheer my partner up." Gavin left, and for a moment Tasha breathed out in relief, only to suck a breath back in as he rolled his chair into hers slightly, his leg brushing against hers.

"So, Price." Gavin leaned on his elbows as he looked at her. "What's up?"

"Do you ever grow up?" Tasha huffs as she tries moving her chair away only to have him wrap his leg around hers, keeping her chair tight against his. "Gavin, seriously—"

"I'll leave you alone if you just tell me."

Tasha sighed, "It's stupid ok?"

"Most of what you say is stupid." Gavin joked but seeing the look on her face he put his hands up in defeat. "Kidding! I'm kidding, Tash."

Tasha shook her head. "It's Valentine's Day tomorrow."

Gavin looked at her in confusion. "And?"

"And everyone has been so fucking affectionate today it's pissing me off. Everyone has someone except for me. It's fucking stupid."

Gavin smiled slightly. "I mean, I don't have a valentine either."

"Yeah, but you're you, Gav. You could fuck anyone you want. Me, I — well I'm not like you."

"No, you're better than me." Gavin said quietly. "Besides, who cares about Valentine's Day? It's just a stupid holiday couples use as an excuse to do lovey dovey shit in public."