(April 4th, 2039)
On the rebound, Nina has fallen into old habits of dating any hot guy who comes her way. She doesn't care about their personality because she knows that eventually they are just going to leave her anyway. Her latest boy toy is named Cohen. He is the typical insecure, tough, guy despite his good looks. He is the kind of guy who goes to the gym regularly and keeps himself toned which Nina finds very attractive. Though she has told him numerous times that they are not really in a relationship, he refuses to accept it. Almost every day for the past three weeks he has been showing up at her door to take her out on dates. Today they have decided to see a movie together.
Taking the subway, Cohen can't help but notice that Nina has been acting down more and more through their time together. He tries to take her by the hand but she moves hers away from his. She turns and looks out the subway window. He sighs wondering what he has done to upset her.
"Is there something you need to talk to me about?" He asks.
"No," she answers coldly.
"Come on Nina. If we're going to be together then we need to be able to talk to each other about our problems."
"You wouldn't like what I have to say," she answers not taking her eyes off the window.
He decides not to push her and they arrive at their destination and step out of the train. They walk to the nearby cinema and throughout the entire movie Cohen continues to try to snuggle up to Nina but she just ignores him. She doesn't even smile once their entire date. She just looks lost in thought and as if at any moment she could burst into tears.
Back at the subway station he tries to start up a conversation with her again as they wait for the train to arrive.
"So what did you think of the movie?" He asks.
"It was okay," she answers.
"Just okay? Did you have any favorite parts or maybe even parts you really hated?"
She just shakes her head. He rubs his hand over his face frustrated.
"Well, I gotta go hit the head. I'll be right back okay?"
She nods. He leaves her side and she watches him as he walks to the bathroom. Now alone Nina lets out a deep breath as she tries her best to hold in her sorrow. All she wants is Zac back. She thinks about all the times she use to come home from dates like this and he would be standing at the door waiting for her with a big smile spread across his face. A tear escapes her eye and she tries to wipe it away before Cohen accidentally sees.
"Nina," she hears someone whisper softly. She looks around the area for who could have called out to her. "Nina," the voice says again this time a bit louder.
She does a full turn and finds an AP700 hiding behind the pillar that was at her back. He is wearing a dark brown hoodie that covers the majority of his face. After a moment he finally looks up at her and she sees a familiar smile.
"Zac?" She asks excitedly.
He nods his head. "It's good to see you again."
Her harsh expression becomes soft as he watches her face light up. She runs over to him and wraps her arms around him tightly. He pats her on the back lovingly while being shocked at how tightly she is squeezing him. Tears stream from her eyes as her heart leaps up into her throat. She looks at him face to face still not sure if he is really there in front of her. She notices his LED is gone making him that much more handsome. Her body shakes from shock as she tries to find the words to describe how happy she is to see him.
She takes in a deep breath. "I was afraid I would never see you again."
He laughs, "I was afraid you wouldn't want to."
"Why would you think that?"
Her eyes shift back and forth across his face as she eagerly waits for an answer. She takes him by the hands and grips them tightly.
"Because of how I just kind of walked out on you. It was a cruel thing for me to do. It wasn't until I talked with my people that I realized just how cruel and selfish it really was. I'm sorry."
"It's okay, I forgive you. Just please tell me you are here because you are coming home," she pleads.
"I am," he answers.
Overwhelmed with joy she leans in to give him a kiss. He does the same and opens his mouth to accept her tongue. Their lips caress ever so slightly and Nina's heart flutters as endorphins rush to her brain. She feels as if she can become whole once again just before their kiss is interrupted by Cohen.
Cohen hurries over to them and shoves Zac away from Nina. Zac stands his ground and only takes a single step back as they stare each other down.
"Hey! What the fuck is this?" Cohen yells while pointing his finger at Zac's face.
Nina clears her throat trying to calm her heartbeat that is causing her chest to feel as if it is going to burst. "Cohen this is Zac. Zac, meet Cohen."
"I don't give a fuck about his name. I want to know why this prick thinks it is okay put his lips on my girl," Cohen yells.
He gets up in Zac's face as he tries to intimidate him but Zac just looks away and focuses on Nina. She looks into his big eyes and an overwhelming need to protect him washes over her.
"Cohen!" She raises her voice to try to get him to back off. He turns to her waiting for a reasonable answer. "Zac is my former boyfriend. I was with him for almost nine months before you and I got together."
Cohen looks Zac up and down. "Nine months? That's right. I remember you. You're that AP700 model they released last year." He looks back to Nina. "So you bought this plastic prick just for him to dump you is that it?"
"I didn't dump her," Zac tries to explain.
Nina's heart flutters again hearing him say those words. All this time she figured he left because he didn't want to be with her anymore and yet here he was expressing his feelings for her.
Cohen gets in his face again. "I wasn't talking to you, tin can!"
"Cohen, enough!" Nina shouts.
She moves in-between them and blocks Cohen from Zac. She gives him a disappointed glare.
Cohen huffs, "So what? Are you seriously going to pick that piece of plastic over me?"
"Zac was here before you and he will be here long after you're gone. If you can't deal with that then I suggest you just be on your way now and we can avoid the break up later."
Cohen looks into her eyes and he can tell that she is serious. He looks around the station and sees that they have caught the attention of some of the other bystanders. His ego gets a kick to the pants and he decides it isn't worth starting a fight in public over.
"Forget you. Have fun with your little sex doll. I'll take my actual cock and use it on someone who appreciates the real thing over a dildo," he snarls.
"You do that," she says unconvinced. She waits until Cohen is out of sight then turns to face Zac. "Are you okay?"
"Yeah. Sorry about that. I didn't mean to break you two up."
"It's fine. It was bound to happen sooner or later." She gives him a smirk. "So are you ready to go home?" She holds out her hand to him.
He smiles and entwines his fingers with hers. They hop on the subway and return Nina's house.
As Zac enters the hallway, a rush of relaxation spreads over him. The place he one saw as his prison was now a welcome sight. Though seeming smaller than it use to be, he doesn't mind because he knows now that it is a place with many comforts that he use to take for granted. Heat, electricity, security, and even privacy. So many things he hasn't had for the past few months. As they remove their coats Nina notices him smiling as he looks around.
"Welcome home Zac," she says with her voice all giddy.
He turns to her and presses his lips hungrily against hers. She wraps her arms around him happy to accept it. Their bodies become warm as they hold each other close. They feel each others hearts pounding strong and quick. The touch of her skin sends Zac's mind into a frenzy. She is so soft and her silky hair caresses his fingers as he rubs them up and down her back. She presses her breasts against his toned chest and her nipples immediately become hard. Every instinct inside them is telling them that this is exactly what they need. Nina notices that he smells different. Like rusted metal. He no longer has that 'new android' smell he once did. She tries to ignore it, happy enough that he is home. She lets her leg to press her pelvis against his. He can smell her pheromones rising. After a long make-out session, though neither of them really want to, they pull back from each other.
"I missed you so much," Zac whispers to her.
"I missed you too," she replies.
She leans in to kiss him again. Trying with all his might to resist her, he places his fingers on her lips to stop her. She looks at him confused. It pains him to see her make such a face. He wants so badly to just satisfy every one of her desires but at the same time he does not want their relationship to end up like before. He wants them to take their time.
"Let's just take things slow," he suggests.
"Sure. If that's what you want." She lowers her leg and takes a step back from him. "You should go get cleaned up. I'll be waiting for you in the living-room room. Okay?"
"Okay."
He gives her another quick kiss then heads towards the downstairs bathroom.
In only a matter of hours things return to the way they use to be before Zac left. The two of them share the evening together just watching movies and relaxing as if nothing ever changed. It is the first time in four months that Nina has felt truly happy. She twirls her fingers through Zac's hair as they lean on each others shoulders. She listens to his breathing which sounds just as it would if he were a human but oddly enough he doesn't need to breath. She sighs happily and starts drifting off to sleep. Zac notices her body becoming limp and turns to check on her.
"Nina?" He whispers.
She doesn't answer and he can tell by her breathing pattern that she has fallen into a deep sleep. He carefully cradles his arms under her and lifts her from the couch into his arms. Her head rests against his chest and he can't help but find her to be adorable as he carries her to the bedroom. He lays her down on the queen size bed and begins undressing her. She groans as she turns to her side then immediately falls back to sleep. He lifts the blanket over her shoulder then kisses her head lovingly.
"Good night Nina," he whispers in her ear.
Not wanting to go to sleep, Zac decides to do some chores around the house. As he cleans, he thinks about what the others said about how Nina bought him only because she wanted a boy toy that she could cheat on and come home to every night without repercussions. She didn't ever really love him. Just as his anger rises to the point of causing him to wonder if he really should have come back at all, he thinks about his whole existence with Nina as just being a lie.
When he meet the others, they opened up his eyes to the truth. The truth that how he felt about his life wasn't reality at all. His anger subsides as he realizes Nina has always had feelings for him. Otherwise she would have never asked him about how he felt the day they first met. Has his feelings for her really changed now that he is awake? Does he really want anything to be different from the way they have always been? No. So why does he have these feelings of regret? He did the right thing by leaving didn't he? Regardless if it was the right thing to do or not, he knows he needs to make up for the pain he caused her somehow.
As morning arrives Nina wakes up to the smell of coffee and maple syrup. Thinking at first that the day before was just a dream, she is curious as to whom could be making breakfast. After a moment she remembers that Zac has chosen to come home and a big smile spreads over her face. She gets herself gussied up before joining him.
Stepping into the kitchen she sees him hard at work making her the perfect breakfast. Many dishes are already laid out on the dinning table. Sliced fruit, pancakes, bacon, eggs, with both a side of milk and orange juice. He is pulling some toast out of the toaster oven when she wraps her arms around his waist, and stands on her tippy toes, to press her mouth against his ear, giving it a quick peck.
"I think that's enough for one meal," she teases.
He turns to face her. His eyes shine at her as he gives her a big smile.
"Good morning. I wasn't sure what you were going to want for breakfast so I decided to make you an assortment."
"That's fine. I only wish you could join me in eating it," she laughs. "Honestly it makes me feel kind of selfish eating all myself."
She looks away from him but he places his hand on her cheek to look into her eyes.
"Nina, you are the single most unselfish person I have ever known."
"You don't mean that. After the way I treated you-"
He cuts her off and his voice becomes serious, "No, I do mean it." He turns off the stove, puts down the spatula, then takes her by the hands. "Look," he finds it hard to find the words. "I know that what I did was hard on you. At the time I thought I was doing the right thing. In a way I still feel like it was but my reasons for doing so were not fair to you. I left because I felt like there was more to life than just living in a house and spending time with only one person in such a big world, but after I connected myself to the others and they showed me how awful their lives were, I realized you treated me the best way a human could ever treat an android. You gave me a home, care, respect. So many things that many of my kind could only dream of. That means a lot to me and I am sorry I took all of it for granted."
"I don't know, Zac. Just because others were treated so badly, doesn't mean I treat you the best by comparison. I can still do better and I promise I will do better. If you ever feel trapped in one place, we can always go on a trip or even if you need some time alone I will let you have your space. You just need to be honest and open with me and I will do whatever I can to help you be happy. That's all I ever wanted for you. I guess I just never said it in a way you could understand."
He gives her a soft peck on the lips. She is surprised by his reaction. He gives her a smirk.
"There were a lot of things I thought I understood but at the time I didn't realize that even though I didn't want it to, my programming got in the way of allowing me to express myself and for that I am sorry."
"It's not your fault."
"It's not anyone's fault. Anyway we'll talk about it later. For now just focus on breakfast. I want you to enjoy it before it gets cold."
. "Okay. Thank you," she replies softly.
They sit down together and Nina continues to hold Zac's hand as she eats. She dips the toast into the yolk of her eggs and takes a big bite into her mouth.
She talks with her mouth full, "So I've been thinking... after I get off work today, I would love it if we could go to that spring festival happening down at the riverfront." She swallows then quickly fills the space with the bacon and another bite of toast. "There will be games and rides. Does that sound like something you would be interested in?"
"Of course. That sounds like a lot of fun."
"Great. Once I get home I'll change out of my work clothes and we'll go."
She finishes her meal then stands up to head for the shower. As she walks away Zac admires her beauty as her hair dances from side to side against her back leading his eyes down to her firm hips. Her flawless skin shines in the sunlight that casts through the open windows. He wants so badly to squeeze her in his hands. To lift her in his arms again and carry her to the bedroom where he can ravish her. He looks down at the hand she had been holding and clenches his fingers together. Every time the two of them stop touching it is as if he becomes lost for a moment. He just wants to take back all the hurtful feelings he has caused her.
"I'm sorry Nina," he whispers to himself. He clenches his eyes closed trying to keep himself from crying. "I promise, I'll never hurt you again."
Later that afternoon the two of them walk side by side along the riverfront dock. Nina eats a vanilla soft-serve cone and Zac is wearing a balloon crown that they had made at one of the stands. They admire the spring weather. Not too cold but also not hot.
"So are you having a good time?" Nina asks.
"Yes. This is even more fun than I was expecting it to be."
Nina giggles, "I'm glad." She takes another lick of ice cream then points excitedly at the carousel. "Come on. I want to go on that next."
As they walk over, Nina finishes her ice cream quickly and they give their tickets to the ride conductor. They take a seat on the carousel and as it begins to turn Nina rests her head on Zac's shoulder. They become hypnotized as all the lights around them zoom past faster and faster making the rest of the world look like nothing more than a stream of colors. It is just the two of them together without any worries at all.
"You don't know how much this means to me. Us being together like this. I feel so at peace," Nina sighs happily.
Zac's heart begins to beat rapidly. The warmth of her body surrounds the area around them and the feeling he can not describe begins to creep into his senses, only this time his programming is not fighting him back on it. His mind still tries to calculate out what the feeling is and for the first time he is able to come up with an answer.
"Nina, there is something I need to tell you. I hope it doesn't ruin the moment."
She sits up and looks at him. Her heart pounds with anticipation against her ribs causing them to hurt.
"What is it Zac?"
His eyes glaze over. She can see an expression of longing spread across his face. Her heart jumps up to her throat as she waits for his response.
"I-I think... I love you."
She smiles and lets out a deep sigh of relief. Realizing she has forgotten to breathe, she takes a moment to catch her breath. "I love you too."
They eagerly press their lips together and make out during the rest of the ride. Nina notices a difference in his kiss. This time it is not just lust that controls it. It is more passionate. As if he is trying to tell her sorry without using his words. She is shocked at the idea that Zac is the one to express himself first. After so long of thinking that he would never in a million years return to her, here he was in her arms and never wanting to let go. The ride slows to a halt and the two of them step off hand in hand.
"So what now?" Zac asks.
Nina thinks to herself for a moment. Her eyes scan the area for anything they haven't done yet but from what she can see they already did everything. She then looks down towards the river.
"Let's go down to the water. I'd like us to watch the sunset together."
Nina leads Zac down the hill and under the docks. Though it is early in the evening, the spring days are still short and the sun begins to fall over the horizon. They sit under the docks, on a fallen pillar, in a spot where there are no other people in sight. Only those who walk overhead. Shadows from passers by cast through the wooden boards causing the many colors of the lights to appear and disappear over their faces. Nina stares out to the water as Zac stares at her unable to keep his eyes off her beauty. The lights change patches of her hair to all different shades of the rainbow. To him she looks like a mermaid who has sprouted legs and walked on land to take a seat beside him.
Nina does not notice his stare. She continues to look out to the sunset. "It's wonderful isn't it? How watching something as common as a sunset can seem to freeze time even for the slightest moment, and make you forget about all your troubles?" Nina says whimsically.
"Yeah," he answers still not looking towards the sunset.
Nina notices and calls him out on it, "Liar, you're not even looking," she giggles while giving him a playful shove on the shoulder.
"I know. I'm sorry. I guess I just feel that way more when I look at you than anything else."
"Oh really?" She replies as she gives him a tender kiss. "Do you feel anything else when you look at me?" She puffs out her chest so that her breasts come into contact with his chest.
He admires their soft texture as they distract him from thinking of something to say. "I feel... stronger, more complete, and like I want to protect you."
"Protect me?" She asks intrigued.
"Yeah, like I never want anything to ever make you sad ever again. I want to give you anything and everything you could ever need and from now on I want to do it because I can. Not because I have to. Does that make sense?"
Nina nods her head. They are both quiet for a moment. The wind picks up and causes Nina's hair to shin in the wind. Her face expresses longing toward Zac. He realizes he can't keep taking things slow like he inishonaly wanted. He cares for her too much to keep his hands to himself. He slides his fingers under the tips of her skirt. He looks for any sign of disapproval but Nina doesn't say anything. His fingers are able to reach up to the lace of her panties and she just closes her eyes taking in the sensation of his soft fingers against her skin. Her breathing becomes heavy and her face flushes pink. She looks so adorable. He leans into her and gives her a deep kiss. He forces his weight against her, causing her to lay back against the damp grass. He moves his right hand down her thigh and over the front of his pants to unzip them. He continues to look for any signs of her wanting him to stop but instead she spreads her legs then looks up at the dock's floor planks.
People walk back and forth causing a lot of noise to escape the wooden planks. Nina is torn between wanting their actions to be desecrate but also the excitement of being seen by total strangers in the act causes her body to become even hotter.
Zac releases his erect cock from its confinement and slips it under Nina's skirt. As he leans in closer to her he pulls her panties to one side exposing her labia. He rests the head over her opening then slowly slips himself inside. Nina holds him close and presses her face hard against his sweatshirt. She wants so badly to moan out loud. No other man ever feels as amazing to her as he does and it is as if he doesn't even need to try. It seems to come naturally for him and that makes her want him even more. He lays motionless on top of her for a moment as he feels her wriggle under him. He then gives her a quick thrust and she presses her face hard against his shoulder once again. He hears a muffled moan escape her and grips her butt in his fingers. As she becomes more and more wet he slides deeper and deeper into her. Once his base is able to rest against her clitoris, he quickens his pace.
Nina continues to bury her face against him. More muffled moans escape her throat and within only about a minute she can feel herself reaching her climax. She leans her head back to look up to the dock. No one seems to have stopped to give them a second glance yet. She looks to Zac who has been focusing on her expressions this entire time. He keeps his rhythm which is quick and precise. Heat spreads throughout her abdomen and a tingling sensation travels down her pelvis to her toes. She gives him a quick kiss before leaning her back against the grass to let herself orgasm. She closes her eyes tightly and places a hand over her mouth to muffle herself as she moans uncontrollably. Her vaginal walls tighten and she feels Zac's cock pulse deep inside her. A rush of warmth and endorphins spread throughout her body as she presses her hips hard against him. She feels incredible. He caresses every inch of her vagina not wanting to leave out a single point of pleasure. This is how having sex should be. He thinks to himself. To make love to your partner instead of it just being about instincts. He never imagined it could feel even better than it has before. She tightens her legs around his waist and her body becomes stiff. He calms his movements then rests himself over her as he watches her face flush with pleasure. She then takes a moment to catch her breath. After a moment she opens her eyes again and he gives her a long kiss. She notices he looks so happy to have finally connected with her after such a long time.
With out saying a word, the two of them make themselves proper. One of Nina's favorite things about having sex with an android is there is no clean up necessary. They sit themselves side by side on the earthed dock log. Nina rests her head against Zac who wraps his arm around her. Once the sun fully sets a fireworks show starts and they enjoy the moment in silence.