"I'm not usually not this emotional." I told Alex as I wiped at my eyes, my hands resting in my lap. He gave me a tiny nod his gaze moving from my face to my hands and back. "I'm not." I protested and that's when I saw the tiny smirk on Alex's face. Snorting at him I focused my attention on the clock over the mantlepiece instead.
"Kiara, you have nothing to apologize for. You were attacked and left with signifcant scars as well as emotional ones. However with my assistance I know I can help you gain the confidence to leave your house and venture outside." Alex assured me and I rolled my eyes my attention moving back to the android when he moved closer and I felt his hands cover my own.
Taken off-guard I found myself speechless and as I watched he gave me a nod and a smile that left me grinning, my heart beating faster at the sight of his smile and the way he held my gaze made my heart flutter. Though when he removed his hands from mine I found myself wishing he'd held on for a little while longer.
What am I thinking? He's an android CyberLife sent to convince me to leave the house since my attack. I shouldn't be thinking about how attractive he is...even if he's the first man I've had in my life since I moved to Detroit.
"I know this might not be the right time to ask but are you feeling well? Your heart rate is irregular and your face is a bright red." Alex pointed out and I rolled my eyes at the android, climbing from the couch as he watched on puzzled. "Did I say the wrong thing?"
"I just need something to take my mind of that night. But what to do?" I told him as I began to pace in front of the couch taking care not to bump into the coffee table directly in front of it. Alex decided not to interrupt my thoughts instead watching on slightly curious as I walked the entire length of the couch before I turned around, walking directly past him.
Silent now Alex stared at the back of my head before his eyes travelled the length of my body a slight smirk on his lips when he noticed I wasn't looking at him my focus more on the carpet and occassionally my scarred hands. When his gaze rested on the back of my pants for several seconds too long to be anything but a casual gaze he shook himself, his LED light flashing yellow before it returned to its usual bright blue.
Pausing in front of the couch only inches from Alex I turned my head catching him with his eyes staring directly on my backside and I sighed to myself, lightly clicking my fingers to gain his attention.
"Sorry did you say something, Kiara?" Alex asked his eyes travelling upwards to see mine staring at his face one of my eyebrows raised in annoyance. Or possibly amusement after he noticed my lips slightly curled.
"Not really. I just noticed where you were looking and I wanted to get your attention so you would stop staring at my backside." I replied, trying not to giggle when he cleared his throat. "Yeah I caught you." I teased as he rose from the couch his eyes moving to something over my shoulder.
"I was merely helping distract you." Alex protested as he crossed his arms mimicking me and I raised my other eyebrow. Copying me he searched his mind for a suitable expanation but when he couldn't seem to find one he paused.
"By staring at my rear? I don't know how that would help me but whatever. Now since I still have some reviews to write would you mind doing the laundry?" I asked and he nodded so fast I did giggle this time. "It's not that exciting, Alex."
"I'm just glad you are feeling better after your emotional outburst." Alex said and I coughed as I felt my cheeks burn. "Did I say the wrong thing again, Kiara?"
"Don't worry about. Here, I'll show you where the laundry is and then you can get started." I explained as I led Alex towards the cramped room I called my laundry room and after I opened the door his eyes swept the room before he tilted his head towards me, eyebrows raised. "Sorry I kind of dump my clothes on the floor. Not used to having company." I found myself apologizing and he nodded, moving into the room before I had a chance to.
Since he'd offered to help I stood back watching with amusement as Alex skirted around the confines of my bathroom, gathering multiple items of clothing I had discarded on my way to the shower. Once he returned I grimaced at the pile of clothes that Alex had gathered in only a few minutes the clothes nearly blocking his view.
I quickly stepped out of the way to allow Alex to step past and with a slight nod he did so nearly tripping on the carpet before he could right himself, which caused an article of clothing to slip from the pile before it started to fall towards the carpet. I rushed to grab it though Alex was quicker and he caught it before it hit the floor which made me a little curious how he could see it let alone catch it with his vision slightly obscured.
"That was unfortunate." Alex commented as he dangled one of my bras, a green one that had caught my eye in a clothing shop just before the 'incident'. Letting out a squeal I'm not proud of I hurriedly snatched it from his grip though not quick enough for Alex to scan it. His mouth opened and I shifted close enough to stare at him, my eyes narrowing leaving him unable to speak.
"Don't you dare. For your information it's a bra and that's all I'm going to explain. Now I'll show you where the washing machine is so you can do my laundry." I muttered and Alex just nodded from behind my clothing pile, following at my heels when I began to walk away from him.
Leading him to where I'd had my washing machine installed I watched as Alex gave it a quick scan the LED glowing before he lifted the lid. Dropping the clothing it he looked at me and I reluctantly handed over the bra giving him a slight frown so he wouldn't ask about it. Thankfully he didn't and as he focused on the washing I left the room returning to my room for long enough to retrieve my laptop.
I had just started to check my emails when I heard footsteps and I looked up to see Alex walking into the room the very tips of his fingers covered in white powder. After a long look I realized why and I clamped a hand over my mouth as Alex stared at me then his hands, his eyes staring at his fingers for a few seconds. Before I could stop him he raised his fingers to his mouth and I grimaced when he deftly licked his fingers leaving me staring at him.
Once I found my voice I cleared my throat and he turned his eyes to me noting with some amusement that his lips were now covered in white powder. "Alex, you're not supposed to eat washing powder." I scolded with a giggle and he tilted his head to one side, his eyes wide and his lips pressed together.
With wide eyes along with the powder covering his top and lower lip gave him an almost human and very adorable look which I couldn't help staring at for long enough to get his attention.
I wonder why Kiara seems to be staring at me. I was just checking that the laundry powder to see if it would be sufficent to clean the clothes she left scattered around the bathroom floor.
It wasn't until Alex cleared his throat that I shook myself having once again been caught staring at the sweet and slightly attractive android. "I was just thinking about...never mind. Do you want anything?"
"I should be asking you that, Kiara." Alex answered and I coughed to hide my glowing cheeks. Finally seeing the laptop sitting on the kitchen table he raised an eyebrow at it. "Do you need any help with your work?"
"That's okay. I really need to finish these myself but if you want you could check them for any spelling mistakes." I replied and he nodded, moving over to the couch before he took a seat beside me. As I returned my attention to the laptop and the most recent review I'd started I didn't see Alex lean over as I leant forward, hunched over a little while I typed.
With no distractions I managed to finish the latest review of a new takeaway store before I started on the next for a clothing store that I had bought my newest t-shirt and black pants from. Online of course since I had stopped leaving the house and once I was satisfied with my review I straightened nearly jumping off the couch when I found Alex leaning over me his face inches from mine. Hearing me yelp and the wide-eyed stare I was giving him he blinked at me the LED glowing yellow before he glanced at the screen.
"There's a spelling mistake in the last paragraph." Alex told me and I rolled my eyes towards the ceiling once I figured out my android hadn't even noticed just how close he had been.