A/N: I love this new show and I love Karl Urban. This starts after the pilot and 1.02-Skin. Hope you guys enjoy!
Chapter One
Alexa's POV
"I can't believe Patrick's dead. Who did he piss off enough to get himself killed?" Alyssa said as she and I sat in the lobby, waiting to be questioned about the murder that had taken place days before. "I don't know. I didn't think Patrick had any enemies. He always seemed like the kinda guy who got along with everyone." I said sadly, remembering my old friend. Alyssa was going to say something else, but my phone rang. "Sorry. Um, I should probably get this." I said, not recognizing the number.
Alyssa nodded and I got up. I gave the woman a sympathetic pat on the shoulder, knowing she had a thing for Patrick, before heading outside.
As I walked down the hall that lead outside, I was too enthralled in the screen of my phone, trying to deduce who had called, when I crashed into something. Looking up to see what I'd bumped into, I felt my cheeks start to burn. "Oh, god! I'm so sorry! I didn't see you there!" I said, embarrassed that I'd run into this gorgeous man in front of me. "It's okay." he said, bending down to pick up his phone. He seemed a little old to be a student, so I automatically assumed he was a professor.
I was about to ask what class he taught, but my phone started ringing again. "You should probably get that." he grinned and walked past me. I wanted to say something else, but I couldn't think of anything. Of course, again, my luck with guys causes another one to just walk past me. Oh well. I wasn't like I'd ever see him again, so why worry. I shook my head and continued outside, needing to answer whoever was so intent on talking with me that the phone rang for a third time.
Walking outside, I pulled my jacket closer around myself in defense of the cold nip in the air and pressed the answer button before bringing my phone up to my ear. "Hello?" I asked, ready to know who the hell was calling me. I waited for a reply, but there was no answer. "Hello?" I asked again, this time more agitated. Pulling the phone away from my ear, I pressed the end button. Just as I was going to put it back in my pocket, it rang again. Hitting the answer button again, I brought the phone to my ear again.
"Who the hell is this?" I asked angrily, not wanting to play games with someone. I abruptly pulled the phone away when there came a sharp sound from the opposing end of the line. It sounded like the old dial-up you'd get when you tried to get on the phone and internet at the same time.
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I walked back into the lobby feeling on the the brink of annoyance. Looking around, I realized there was no one else there. I jumped a little when a door opened and Alyssa came out. "There you are! I thought I was gonna have to go on a search for you!" she said, closing the door behind her. I raised an eyebrow at her in question and she rolled her eyes. "You're up next. They wanted me to send you in when I came out." she clarified and I nodded. "Oh, hey! The human one's really cute and I know how you've got a thing for 'older' guys." she said, giving me a devilish look.
"What do you mean the human one? Isn't the synthetic the same as all the others? Creepy?" I asked, glancing at the door. "No. He's one of the old DRN models. He's not half bad himself." she giggled and before I could say anything, she bounded down the hall. "See you tomorrow, honey! Don't be good!" she called and I could feel my cheeks burn despite the fact that no one was around to hear her. Giving another look around the room, I sighed and headed towards the door.
As soon as I entered the room, I felt my cheeks burn even hotter. Not only had Alyssa been right, I'd already thought he was quite attractive when I ran into him in the hall. When I walked in, he looked up from whatever he was looking at and grinned at me. "Ms. Donahue." came a greet from beside me and I turned to look into bright blue eyes. "I'm Dorian. This is Detective Kennex. Have a seat please." he said, motioning for a chair across from the man I'd falsely assumed was a teacher here.
I walked over and sat down, waiting for the questioning to begin.
"So," the detective said, looking over a file before looking up at me and leaning back in his chair. "you knew the victim." he said, folding his hands in his lap. "Yeah. We went to grade school together. I knew him since third grade. We weren't best friends, but we talked. Hung out sometimes." I said, letting them know my relationship with Patrick. "Did he seem to have any enemies? Anyone who maybe wanted to pick a fight with him?" he asked, looking at me intently.
"No. From what I saw, everyone seemed to like him. He got along with anyone. If ever did get into a fight with someone, he made sure to never leave on bad terms. I always thought he was just paranoid, but I guess not considering what's happened." I said a little sadly, not liking the idea that Patrick might've been killed over something so petty as an argument. Detective Kennex nodded and went back to his file, pulling up a picture and spinning it so I could see it.
"Have you ever seen this man before?" he asked and I looked at the picture, trying to memorize the face I saw. "Um, I don't think so. But I think I might've seen him around Patrick's apartment. I think he lived in the same building. If I've ever seen him before, it was either really early in the morning or really late at night." I said and Detective Kennex nodded. "Well, it seems Mr. Johnson was a pretty liked guy." he said, sounding like he was talking more to his partner than to me.
"You're free to go, Ms. Donahue." he added, a perplexed look coming across his face. I nodded and stood up, surprised that the questioning took so little time, but was glad it was over. As I walked to the door, Dorian opened it and smiled. "I'm sorry about your loss." he said and I nodded in appreciation before leaving the room. I was about to start down the hall before something ran into me.
"What did I tell you?" came the excited voice of my best friend. "Okay! Okay! Yes! He was extremely good looking, but one, he's a cop and two, have you ever known me to make a move on a guy?" I said and Alyssa only rolled her eyes. Then a mischievous spark lightened her eyes. "What me to say something?" she asked and I felt my cheek burn again. "No!" I said abruptly and began walking down the hall. I heard Alyssa laugh behind me as she followed.
"Ms. Donahue!" I heard someone call and I immediately stopped. "I'll see you outside." Alyssa said and then winked before heading outside. I spun around and saw Detective Kennex coming towards me. "Can I help you, Detective?" I asked, trying to keep my voice calm despite how hard and fast my heart was beating due to nerves. "I, uh," he started and that was when I noticed a slight hint of blush creeping across his face.
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Moments Later
Third Person POV
"She's quite pretty. And if I remember correctly, which I know I do, she matches your dating profile nicely." Dorian said after closing the door. "You still haven't deleted that?" John asked, agitated that the damn thing wasn't gone. "I'm worried about you, John." Dorian said, looking at the detective with a look of concern. "And don't lie to me about not wanting to get involved with anyone. Your heart's still beating faster than normal." he added, crossing his arms over his chest.
John grumbled something under his breath and Dorian rolled his eyes. "Would it really be that bad if you had someone to spend your time with other than me or at the station?" he asked, knowing he was going to win this battle. John looked up at Dorian and raised an eyebrow. "I go out and do...things." he half argued, knowing the android was right. Dorian raised an eyebrow and was silent for a moment. "Do I need to remind you that you're still backed up and-" he started and John stood from his chair, cutting his partner off.
"Alright! I get it! I'll ask her out!" he said, holding his hands up in defense before heading towards the door. He gave the android one last look before shaking his head and leaving the room, hoping to catch up with the brunette.
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Alexa POV
"I was, uh," he said again and I could tell he wanted to say something, but was having a hard time. He was silent for a moment and then squared himself before looking me straight in the eye. "Ms. Donahue, would like to go out with me tonight?" he asked and I felt myself nearly die. It wasn't like I hadn't been asked out before, but I didn't think being asked out by Donny Matthews in seventh grade counted at a time like this.
"Um, I...uh, well," I panicked, not knowing what to do and then I thought of what Alyssa might do to me if I turned the offer down. "I'd love to." I said, my voice sounding a little too high as I smiled at him. He smiled back at me and looked a little relieved. "Well then, I'll pick you up at seven." he said and was about to walk away until I stopped him. "Shouldn't I give you my phone number or address." I asked and he smiled.
He lifted up the file in his hand and I blushed again. "Right. You've already got it." I laughed. He gave me a wink before heading outside. I stood where I was, frozen, at what had just happened. I didn't even register when I felt a pair of arms wrap around me and start to drag me outside. "If you said no to that, I'll kill you and make sure no one ever finds you." Alyssa threatened as we walked outside, gesturing to the cop car where Detective Kennex was talking with Dorian.
"No. No, I said yes. Like an idiot." I said, still shocked and Alyssa looked at me just as shocked. "What could you possible mean? You get asked out, for the first time I might add, and you think it's a bad idea?" she asked and I thought she might hit me. "It's not my first date. I went out with Donny Matthews in seventh grade." I defended. Alyssa rolled her eyes and sighed. "You two went to the school dance and when he tried to kiss you, you broke his nose." she said flatly.
"Still counts." I tried, but Alyssa shook her head. "Honey, no. No it doesn't. This one, however, will. I'm going to take you to my place, get you ready, and then I'm going to take you to your place and you're going to go on your date with that sexy cop." she said and practically drug me to her car.
A/N: I absolutely love this show and I've decided I need to write a story. Please review and let me know what you think so far!