BECOMING HUMAN

CHAPTER 12

Smelling a wonderful sensation of food being prepared, Aurora woke up. The sunlight beamed through the white curtains, giving her a dose of Vitamin D. Stretching, she kicked the blanket off of her and got out of bed, walking to the door. Peeking out, she saw that the kitchen and living room lights was on. Aurora traveled out, stifling her yawn and stretched. Seeing Jungkook in the kitchen preparing food, she greeted him.

"Good morning," She said.

Jungkook turned around, startled. "Oh! Good morning!" He says cheerfully.

Aurora's ears twitched to his tone of voice. Aurora immediately caught on to his change in pitch. "Well, you sound more cheerful than usual." She grins.

Jungkook sat the food on the table. "Food is served."

Aurora ran over to the table, excited to see what he made. In awe, Aurora examined what Jungkook laid out. "What's all this?"

Jungkook washed his hands, then wiped them dry with a white towel. "This is a traditional chicken parmigiana. I hope you like it."

"Would I?!" Aurora plopped down in the seat. "Wait—it's not breakfast time?"

"No, it is one in the afternoon."

Aurora's mouth dropped. "I slept in for that long?! Why didn't you wake me up?!"

"I wanted to make sure you got a good night's rest."

Aurora blushed. "Thanks, Jungkook."

"Please," Jungkook invitingly held out his hand. "Try the meal."

"Okay," Aurora didn't hesitate to take a bite out of the chicken parmigiana. She was absolutely happy with it. "It's great! It's not too salty or too saucy!" Aurora turned to Jungkook and smiled ear to ear. Aurora's eyes glistened with silence, seeing Jungkook's expression.

He had a smile on his face.

Aurora couldn't believe what she was seeing. He's...smiling?

"I'm glad that you're enjoying the meal." Jungkook says sincerely.

"Jungkook...you're smiling?!" Aurora couldn't even hear how pleased Jungkook was. She was just hooked on how this AI actually had the ability to smile.

Jungkook began to chuckle, covering his mouth. Aurora just gawked, freaking out by this phenomenon. "Dude!!!"

Sitting at the table with her, Jungkook lifted his fork. "And thank you for having this meal with me." He says. "I'm happy you woke up to join me."

Aurora's cheeks flushed. "Yeah...sure thing." Relaxing herself, Aurora began to partake of the meal once more. It was too irresistible to dismiss. And to top it all off—Jungkook's beautiful smile made the meal even better.

Wow...he's actually smiling now... Aurora couldn't help but wonder what has happened to him. Meeting Jungkook in the beginning, this AI didn't have any sort of emotion. Whatever he did, he did out of instinct of being obedient to his new master. But he is so different now. Like he did a complete switch in his memory—his database. Aurora glanced at him, watching the AI eat his meal. Like an artist, the utensils fit naturally in his hands. His beautiful eyelashes would bat every time he took a bite and savored it. And his lips—oh, how can anyone resist such a firm and soft—

Aurora snapped out of her fantasizing and fixed her eyes on her plate. She cursed in her mind, questioning why the hell did she suddenly start to feel drawn to this machine. She shoved another piece of chicken in her mouth and chewed really hard to clear her mind.

I really need to chill...

After lunch, Aurora went to clean her dishes, but Jungkook told her to just go and shower.

After shower, the tomboy remembered that the AI had told her last night that they were only able to stay here until today. "So, how is he going to pay this off...?" Aurora couldn't help but to feel unease. She didn't have a chance to enjoy all the complimentary things of this place since she had gone to bed early last night. And besides that, this was her first time ever living in such a lavish and stunning home.

Wrapping a towel around herself, she walked out the bathroom and asked for her dress. Jungkook retrieved it from the balcony, where it was hanging to air-dry and returned.

"Thanks..." Aurora whispered.

"You're welcome." Jungkook says humanly.

Aurora was about to go her own way to get dressed, but she had to get her worries off her chest. Jungkook had already showered and dressed, and was putting on a sleek and fashionable jacket—something that Aurora had never seen him with.

"Where did you get the jacket from?" Aurora's mind already switched the topic.

Jungkook froze and glanced at her.

Shaking her head, Aurora said, "Never mind," She clenched her fists to her small breasts and exhaled calmly. "Listen," Aurora began again. "I know it's annoying to keep on questioning your motives and what you're doing for me...I really appreciate your kindness in taking care of me. I honestly do. But...since we have to leave this apartment today," She looked around. "Although I really don't want to..." She looked at the cute knick knacks on the shelves. "...where are we going to go?"

Jungkook stared at her for a moment, then dropped his shoulders. Finishing putting on his jacket, he chuckled and patted her head. Aurora was puzzled by his sweet and soft demeanor. "We don't have to leave." Jungkook corrected.

"...what? But, why?" Aurora was confused by Jungkook's strange statement.

Walking away from her, he picked up a briefcase that was sitting by the door and bounced his shoulders to fix the shoulder pads and looked back at her. "Because I'm paying the rent," Jungkook opened the door.

"What?!" Aurora gasped. She hurried over to him. "But—how?! When?! Where?! W-What?!"

Jungkook chuckled. "I'm working, master."

"Working where?!"

"As a model," Jungkook leaned over to Aurora, making her flinch and take a step back. "I'll be back in a couple of hours, so enjoy your time here," He gave her a kiss on the forehead and closed the door.

Aurora was too baffled—too bewildered—to even comprehend what Jungkook just did—and what he just told her.

"...we live here, now?" She mumbles in complete awe.

Now she unquestionably felt like she was dreaming.