Genos is starting to notice he is acting odd around Saitama and tries to ponder over his feelings

Saitama catches on but she herself is naive or blatantly unaware of his or her own feelings

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Saitama wondered around the supermarket quietly her eyes skimming the shelves. Today was bargain day at the supermarket and she was taking full advantage of the situation.

It wasn't everyday she found decent sales at her local supermarket; sometimes they had extortionate prices and she would leave without buying anything. But today luck was being good to her and everything was within her range.

Genos had wondered off to a different isle to get some shopping she asked for. He was in serious mode and eager to please Saitama with his efficiency. He would make sure not to forget a thing or let anything get in his way.

However, she had begun to notice that Genos had been acting rather strange today. I mean sure he was a bit impulsive and overly serious in general; but he was acting…. off.

He was avoiding her gaze when he spoke to her or looked at her. He flinched or got apologetic when he touched her and when guys stared at her butt on the way here, he gave them intense murder glares the entire way to the store.

"Maybe a glitch of some kind?" Saitama thought to herself. I mean he was a cyborg after all; he was part computer so even he could get glitches or bugs. His system was so complex even she barely understood how he worked.

Suddenly she noticed a pack of discount ramen and melon bread. She hadn't eaten those since high school; she grabbed a couple smiling contently. She could remember eating the melon snacks at break during when the teacher was gone.

It was funny how something so simple and easy gave her so much joy. Melon bread was essentially a fruit flavoured cookie covered in sugar; but it was so tasty. The flavours were subtle but so very satisfying to consume.

She placed them in the basket and continued walking along humming contently. She wondered what other goodies she would find in store today. Maybe she could get a good deal on pudding pots again.

"SENSEI!" Genos called suddenly hurrying up behind her. He had a basket full of all the things she had written on the list. He had checked a few times just to make sure he hadn't missed anything or they had it in stock.

She blinked quietly and looked at the basket; everything was placed in neatly and not just chucked in. He really took the whole shopping thing seriously; she didn't know whether to laugh or be worried.

She smiled at him weakly "Good job Genos; you got everything we need" she praised kindly. He was just trying to make her happy; so, she wasn't going to complain. However he didn't have to get everything so fast; browsing was good too sometimes.

Genos perked up his eyes shining with joy. He did love it when Saitama praised him and she often thought he reminded her of a puppy or small child. "Shall we pay for the purchases now sensei?" he asked quickly. They had got everything that she had planned on getting after all.

Usually what happened after this was they paid, left the shop, wondered home, maybe got some food and then went home. A daily routine that was simple enough but brought contentment and a smile to his mistress.

Saitama shook her head "Not quite yet; I'm going to look around and see what I fancy" she explained casually. She wanted to make sure she didn't miss any goodies she may come across. I mean you never knew what gems you would find at a discount store.

"Very well Sensei; shall I meet you back at the apartment?" Genos asked quickly. He could put away his share of groceries. That way he could have everything ready before she got home so she could relax. Though he doubted they were too heavy for her he felt it necessary for her.

Saitama smiled; that would save her a lot of work when she got back "Yeah Genos; that would be great" she thanked gratefully. It made it really helpful how easy he was and how he offered to do things without asking.

She rummaged in her wallet and handed him the correct amount of money for his share of groceries. He then obediently went to the checkout to pay for purchases practically power walking there.

Saitama sighed heavily; he took everything so seriously it was scary no matter how small it was. However, she was glad he enjoyed helping her; while he could be stressful she did enjoy his company.

"I wonder…. what's gotten into him lately" she mused thoughtfully as she wondered deeper into the store. He was acting normal now but she had noticed his odd attitude changes earlier on in the day.

Meanwhile

Genos exited the store quickly all his purchases in hand. He had done everything Saitama asked and made sure not to forget anything. However, he had noticed she had seemed troubled this morning. She was more thoughtful and seemed concerned about something.

She had kept looking at him every now and again, scratching her head, humming and then sighing heavily. Her gaze had seemed conflicted but brushed off any suspicions and tried to look normal.

He knew that she wasn't sick; he had scanned her all over and her health was at 100 percent. She had no virus or illness that could possibly cause her to become ill or bedridden.

She was not ovulation or on her menstrual cycle; that was not due till next month as she had already started earlier in the current month. He had taken note of when she was due as to prevent accidents and help inconveniences for his mistress in the future.

Suddenly he stiffened in concern; could it be that Saitama had become sick of him? He had worked so hard to make her happy and while she never said anything she could just be being kind.

He had spontaneously asked her to be his disciple without asking her. Who wouldn't be a bit upset about something like that. But he could tell over him she had softened to his presence and was used to him being around.

"C…Could it be…." Genos trailed off thoughtfully. He had a certain idea in his memory that brought him great sadness and fear. He had never meant to bring such an emotion on her. "SENSEI HATES ME?!" he cried mentally fear filling his voice. Did she want to tell him to leave but didn't know how?

Did she hate him after something he did or the many times her house had been destroyed? Who wouldn't get fed up after so many disasters filling your daily life after much time of peace and quiet.

Saitama was a normal human after all; while she was null and void to certain emotions, she still got irritable and had a temper. However, she was obviously hiding it behind her blank faced persona.

Genos clenched the hand holding the plastic bag tightly. He had to make it up to her; apologize for stressing her out; by showing her how grateful he was. She had done so much for him without realizing it.

He would spoil her and not allow her to do anything that involved too much work. Perhaps he could massage her or plan a small trip with the help of doctor Kuseno. She had been working awfully hard lately; what with all the criminals attacking city Z and Saitama now being an official hero.

He nodded in agreement and started to walk home quickly. He would call Dr Kuseno and make the plans as soon as he got home. If he did something like this for her; Saitama surely wouldn't hate him.

Later

Saitama wondered down the street quietly. She hadn't picked up that much from the grocery store; but she had got distracted by bargain clothes sales on the way home. She wasn't overly girly nor a fan of massive shopping sales but she did buy the basics when needed.

Knowing she needed to get some new stuff; since most of her clothes got ripped or filthy due to unexpected attacks she went ahead and bought clothes. The amount of clothes she went through sometimes was scary.

She had bought; A black sweater, 2 pairs of washed blue jeans, A green sleeveless knee length khaki dress, cheap white underwear sets and bras, blue and white striped PJ's, A white T shirt and a black crop top with "Spirit" in kanji on the front.

She knew it was a bit much but after all the fights that had jumped her out of nowhere; her wardrobe depleted and she needed new gear. They were comfortable, convenient and casual; exactly her type.

Eventually she reached her apartment block sighing heavily. Hopefully Genos hadn't gone overboard and worried she got into a fight. He tended to jump to conclusions a lot which worried her.

"I hope he made lunch I'm starving" she pondered curiously as she crossed the road. She hadn't eaten since breakfast and taking that detour while at the store had used up a lot of her energy.

Inside

Saitama opened the door sighing heavily. She had done all the shopping she needed to do she could now rest instead of stressing about missing it. That was one less worry of hers for the future now gotten rid of.

"Sensei! Welcome back" Genos retorted quickly as she entered the house. It was good to know she had met no trouble as she returned home. He had sensed no dangers in the surrounding area either so she was safe.

"Hey Genos" she responded wearily. God, she could do with a nap about now; just cosy up on her futon for a few hours. It was amazing how sleepy she got despite only being 24.

Genos heard the weariness in her tone and panicked "Sensei are you sick? Is something wrong? You do not sound like yourself" he asked worriedly. Was his system jilted is that why he couldn't sense sickness?

Saitama laughed gently "I'm not sick Genos; I just need to take a nap" she reassured him. While she found it sweet how much he cared; he didn't need to worry about every little thing.

"I shall lay out the futon Sensei; Please put your things away while I take care of it" Genos responded quickly as he went to retrieve it. She must have been tired from her journey so he should at least make it easy for her.

Saitama shrugged and did as she was told. He certainly was more eager to please than usual; a bit more on edge. She opened her wardrobe next to the door and carefully began to hang up her clothes. She didn't want them to crease after all.

As Genos sorted out her bed she peered at him quietly. She may as well ask him before bothered her too much. If she left it too long it would eat away at her and she would become irritable.

She took a deep breath hoping he wouldn't panic "Say Genos?" she asked curiously as she hung her clothes. Hopefully he wouldn't get twitchy or avoid the subject like he did when something bad was happening.

"Yes sensei?" Genos asked curiously as he sorted out the creases. He knew how Saitama liked to keep things tidy. She was very preen about keeping things tidy or in place; but she was by no means a clean freak.

"Are you feeling ok? You've been on edge lately; like something's wrong" she asked casually. If it was emotional, personal or physical she would do her best to try and ease the problem; she was more experienced in life after all.

Genos stiffened; so, she had realized about his behaviour though he tried to hide it. She was a lot more observant than he expected. He smiled warmly "I assure you Sensei I am well. But I have spoken to Dr Kuseno after returning home" he admitted.

Saitama raised an eyebrow; so her suspicion about the bug wasn't far off "Repairs?" she questioned. There was always something with him; for advanced as his technology was he did get into some nasty accidents.

Genos shook his head "No nothing like that Sensei. I asked him to sort out some living arrangements for 4 days and 3 nights" he explained. He had managed to find a well built onsen outside city Z and would have no recognizable heroes in the district.

This meant Saitama could avoid insults or harassment and just relax and enjoy herself. The last thing he wanted was someone like Tatsumaki bothering her all the time with her bratty attitude.

Saitama became surprised; was Genos needed on a mission out of city Z? How come she hadn't heard of anything earlier. "I see…" she responded despondently. He was far more popular as a hero than she was; of course, he would get such treatment.

Genos heard the sadness in her tone; she believed him to be leaving her for some excursion alone. "You have it wrong sensei; you are coming too!" Genos explained firmly. He had done all this for her; not for himself.

Saitama stiffened and stared at him in awe "Really? That's great!" she said eagerly. She hadn't been on a trip in ages; since high school even. Why hadn't he just told her in the first place instead of keeping it from her?

Genos smiled "I'm afraid it's nothing fancy Sensei; just a hot spring inn" he explained apologetically. One day he hoped to take her to a beach or an exotic paradise but that day would have to wait.

Saitama scoffed "Genos before all this I couldn't afford such a thing! You're really awesome!" she retorted bluntly. Sure, she hadn't been exactly dirt poor but she did need support for living. Being unemployed she only got certain benefits but even they didn't last too long.

Only after she became an official hero did she get better pay. She could afford nicer things but not exactly cruises, five star restaurants and much more like Tatsumaki, Sonic or Genos for that matter.

Genos felt his system heat up after hearing those words. He felt his face growing increasingly warm and his system whirring from the inside. What was happening and why did it take effect only at certain times.

He had only ever had this kind of experience on occasions like when Saitama hugged him in her sleep, when she came out of the bath that one time or when she was barely clothed.

He could not describe this feeling that she brought upon him or what caused him to feel this way. But to prevent worry from Saitama he would keep a tight lid; so, she did not concern herself with unwanted troubles.

The last thing he wanted to do was to cause Saitama concern when she was so happy. It was very rare she got excited like this so he would let her have her moment and not ruin it with his system malfunctions.