Violet's eyes fluttered open the next day. She glanced around the room, blinking to wake herself up. Connor was still seated beside her, staring intently at the News. She sat up, rubbing at her eyes "Good morning, Connor". "Good morning, Violet" he said, shooting her a small smile before standing up "would you like some coffee?". She stopped rubbing her eyes, stunned by his request. "I-yes. That would be lovely" she smiled warmly. He nodded, moving over to her kitchen and turning on the kettle.
She stretched out her arms and legs. She had slept many nights on the couch after working herself half to death, but she had never had company while doing it. It felt nice and she had slept very well because of it, probably for the first time in a long time. She glanced up at the clock. 8am. She was due in work by 9. She let out a small groan, jumping up off the couch and looking at Connor "I'll just go get dressed while you make it".
He nodded "okay". She moved into her bedroom and started to get dressed. She didn't need a shower, thankfully, since she didn't have time anyway. She brushed her teeth, washed her face and tied her hair into a high pony-tail in her small bathroom before she went back into the kitchen to see Connor had placed her coffee on the counter. "Thank you" she grinned, and Connor blinked at her for a moment. She took a sip, raising a brow "what?".
"Nothing" he said, shaking his head "I just don't hear those words often". "What? Thank you?" she asked, taking another sip. "Yeah" he nodded. "Well, it's manners" she said, placing the cup down on the counter for a moment as she found her shoes and placed them on her feet, then took another sip "you are a person, after all". "A...person...?" he said lowly. "Of course. I am a firm believer that androids are people, too" she said confidently, and Connor knew she meant it.
She stopped for a moment mid sip, pulling the cup away from her lips and cupping it in her hands "Um...Connor? How do you feel about being flatmates?". "What's that?" he questioned, leaning against the counter. "Like...how do you feel about staying here with me? Until your mission is complete". She felt shy and awkward for some reason. She also felt sad that she would have to give up her 'baby' room, but she would decorate it to Connor's taste and give him things to do. Surely androids got bored. He stared at her blankly for a few seconds, before he finally spoke "I wouldn't want to intrude on you, Violet". "Please" she piped up, causing him to blink at her with confusion. She pursed her lips "It was really nice to have you here last night. You're not annoying like Hank. You're not arrogant like Detective Reed. You're sweet, and I would really appreciate if you stayed with me".
She took another sip, this time as an awkward silence filled the room. He nodded then "sure". Her heart felt so glad. "Thank you, Connor!" she exclaimed excitedly, placing the now empty cup down on the counter "I promise you won't regret it! I'll make the room exactly to your taste!". "I don't have a taste" he said, fixing his tie "but maybe you could come up with something for me". "Don't worry, Connor" she giggled "I'll have you all human by the end of your mission". He seemed taken aback by that comment, but he smiled nonetheless. She glanced at the clock "well, we better get going. Hank will probably be late as usual but unfortunately, I must go. Oh, before I forget". She quickly moved across the kitchen, opening a drawer and handing him a key "spare key. Now yours".
He took it from her gently, shoving it in his pocket "thank you". She nodded, moving into the hallway. Connor followed suit, and she took her coat from the coat rail. Connor put his shoes on which were still by the door, and they left her apartment together. They hopped into her car, and drove to the police station, arriving just on time. Violet turned to look at Connor once they were at reception and had signed in "you should go find him if he doesn't show, but he probably will". She moved away from him, but he grabbed her wrist gently. She turned her whole body to face him, stunned "is-something wrong?".
He seemed stunned by his own movements, as if he didn't want her to go, but he knew she had to because they worked in different departments. He released her wrist, looking around and fixing his tie awkwardly "have a nice day". A small giggle emitted her lips, before she looked down at the floor shyly "you too, Connor". With that, she walked away, her heart tingling. Her lonely life was about to get so much better.