[EN] Please Stop Hacking Me: A Detroit Story

Chapter 11

„You sure that you're okay?" Pete asked Connor and the younger android just smiled.
„Yeah, everything's fine" Connor answered and snuggled up in his black/blue hoodie he got from Pete to christmas. He loved it and wished he could purr like a cat. Mentioning cat, Cookie jumped on the Sofa and climbed on Connors lap, purring her head off as she layed down in his lap. He petted her with a slight smile. Unbelievable that she lived on the street until she crossed ways with Pete. She was a beautiful tortoiseshell cat. Pete came to them and gave Connor a pack of thirium which he took thankfully.
„Please turn yourself to me" Pete demanded kindly and Connor did what was him told.
Cookie jumped away from Connors lab and jumped on Petes shoulder, rubbing her head against his Cheek. Pete had a piece of fabric in his hand which was a bit wet. He carefully pushed the hoodie up that he could see Connors biocomponent. Dryed thirium covered the androids stomach which recalled the scenes from earlier. He slightly shook his head to get rid of it and continued with that what he wanted to do. With a shakey hand he wiped away the dryed thirium. But how Connor reacted was surprising. He thought he would push away his hand or even let Pete push up the hoodie. Instead he leand a bit back to make the area more visible and lighter to wipe it off. He seemed clam too... Very calm and didn't made any sounds.
Connor watched him while Pete wiped it away. He made it every soft and with low pressure. It made him blush a bit.
As Pete was finished he put the wet fabric away and pulled the Hoodie slowly down. Before he could say anything Connor pulled him to himself and hugged him tight and Pete hugged him back.

„I know you're worried, Pete. But I'm here... In your arms... I'm fine. I promise" Connor whispered and pressed a soft kiss on Petes cheek. Pete blushed a bit and he knew he must confess soon or later. He wanted to protect him way more than he is doing now. He interrupted the hug softly and placed his hands on Connors shoulders.
„May I take you to one of my favorite places?" Pete asked him and Connor nodded in excitement. Connor jumper up and ran back in Pete's room. Pete immediately knew that he'll put on the thick winter clothings and followed him quickly with Cookie on his shoulder. As he looked into the room he needed to smile. Connor was about to take out a jacket but Pete stopped him.
„We don't need them this time. Just take a pair of gloves and a scarf or a neckerchief" he whispered in Connors ear with a slight purr which caused Connor to shiver slightly. He loved it when Pete purred. No matter loud or every quiet. He just loved it. He nodded and put away the jacket he found, taking gloves and a scarf instead. As he stood up his eyes fell on Pete who had put on his thicker slipknot hoodie, a black scarf and black gloves with neon green fingers. Both were ready and made their way out of the house. Hank was sleeping so he wouldn't notice that they are gone.

Pete lead Connor a bit outside of the city Detroit. As they arrived on a small hill Pete looked in front of him. Behind this hill were a little lake which surface was frozen. Connor looked on it with amazement. He wanted to ask Pete why he is showing him this place but the older android already made his way down to the lake and Connor followed him running.
As they arrived Pete analyzed the icy surface of the lake. But he didn't trusted it since the every first time he did it and stomped on it with one leg. Based on the sound he finally knew it's save to stand on it. He took a step and stood on the icy sheet.
„Hey hey hey! What are you doing?!" Said Connor paniced and nearly freaked out because that his friend stood on a frozen lake.
This
Was
Suicide!
Pete just turned around and smiled, looking in the highly concerned and scared eyes from Connor.
„Get off from the ice sheet, Pete! Please, I'm begging you! If you crash through it your biocomponents can freeze! Please... Pete! I-i-i don't want to get you out of there!" Connors eyes began to fill with tears which only waited to stream down his cheeks. He was scared to hell that he would lose him.  Pete threw a understanding and comforting look at him. He reached his hand to Connor with a very slight smile.

„Did your ever took the chance to skate on Ice?" He asked softly and looked at Connor.
Connor looked at the androids hand with big eyes. Unsureness spreaded in him slowly. He took Pete's hand carefully and looked nervous on the ice sheet.
„Hey, don't look on the ice. Looking at me" Pete spoke soft and caring.
„Look me in the eyes, Con" he added and Connor did it. Pete's gaze was caring and supportive.
He took Connors others hand and held them tight to avoid that Connor slip away soon or later. He still was looking in the older androids eyes and it made him blush a bit ever second. But Pete didn't bother it. He just smiled at him.
„That's pretty good! Just follow my steps" Pete explained him and pulled him softly on the ice, still holding Connors hands tightly. Connor first looked at Pete's feet and then back to him.
The older android pulled him closer to himself and more on the ice sheet. Connor stood still and straighten himself. As he realized where he was standing he immediately clawed into Pete's hoodie and pressed his head against the androids shoulder.
„Don't worry, I won't let you go" Pete whispered into Connors ear, sending shivers though the androids spine.
Probably our little Connor is a blushing mess right now.

Pete slowly put his hands on Connors sides and tried to softly push him away that he doesn't claw into his hoodie that tight. Though, he was a bit concerned that they would slip on the icy sheet and wanted to avoid that. Also he doesn't wanted to fall on the younger android if they would slip away... Well... Not yet... Hehe
Connor was a bit confused but then understood why he was doing that. He slowly let go of the older android's hoodie and finally stood on front of him. His gaze fell on Pete's face. He could tell that he was thinking. But about what...
As longer as he looked in the andriods face the more he felt that weird feeling in his stomach and a weird tingly in his hands. He had that tingle since a few days... Probably almost a week or that.
Sometimes he thought about how it must be to kiss that dork in front of him. He also could swear that he dreamed about that once...
Connor suddenly took Pete's collar and pulled him closer, pressing his lips against the other male's lips.
Pete was highly surprised about that but wrapped his arms around the androids torso, pulling him closer to this body and letting his mind flow with the current situation.
Both liked it... Wait! Why do I say 'liked'?
They LOVED it!

The world went silent for both of them.
No-one was here who could interrupt them. But Connor was hearing one thing... Pete's purring.
Oh right! Pete mostly purred at things and situations he liked! Wait... what?
H-he... He liked that?
After this realization he seemed more relaxed than before and let himself forget everything.

POOF

Connor beamed up from the bed and looked around. His 'breathing' was slightly rapid but still was clear in his head. He looked around and recognized the common room. Pete's room. Speaking of...
He looked to his right and saw another figure lay next to him. It was Pete, sleeping peacefully and cuddling the small cat with one arm. Cookie was rolled-up like a small cinnamon roll and layed next to Pete's neck under his chin. Adorable!
Even her quiet purring was audible, meaning she fell asleep not long ago.
A smile sneaked over on his face then the realization hit him.

So... He dreamed that all? The visit to the lake was just a dream?
The kiss was just a dream?
It let his world shatter into a million pieces and layed his hand over his thirium pump, clenching a slight fist.

But he still had faith!
Faith, that this dream might become reality one day or another. With this thought he looked over to his lover and layed back down to bed, spooning Pete from behind as he cuddled up to him.

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Guys, I feel TOTALLY ashamed for this chapter. No joke. Like... It feels like a hecking filler and I wrote this one in July-August 2019. Pls don't hate me