John stirred to the comforting feeling of a warm naked body pressed up against his own bare skin. He smiled softly as he buried his face deeper in the pillow sleepily. His body felt worn and achy, but good. Satisfied. Whoever he'd taken to bed must have done their job. He opened his eyes to take in the small hotel room. He'd been here a few times since it was conveniently close to the club. It was Joel's usual choice, so maybe he'd left with Joel. He tried to think back, but the fog in his head was heavy. He moaned softly as a large hand trailed down his spine to squeeze his rump. John squirmed into the touch as gentle lips caressed the skin of his shoulder.

"You're awake," a deep purr sounded in his ear, hot breath tickling his ear. It was a familiar purr. One that sent tingles down his spine at how close it was. John's blue eyes widened as he pushed himself away from the man behind him and looked. He felt his heart stutter to a stop as he looked down at him. Lin was a little hurt by John's horror-struck expression, and worried. He'd seemed alright the night before, but his skin was rapidly paling. "John…" Lin said softly as he sat up. John tried not to look too closely at his perfectly sculpted body as the duvet slid down to his waist.

"I-I-excuse me!" John stammered before hurrying into the small bathroom and locking the door. He felt his heart hammering as he paced back and forth, biting his thumbnail worriedly. He'd slept with Lin. He'd slept with an android. He'd turned into one of those awful Traci-buying perverts. What would Lin think of him now? Why had Lin gone along with it? Did I blackmail him somehow? Did I force him into it? Did he do it just because I was so clingy? John thought with dread, sitting down on the tiled floor with one hand covering his mouth as he tried to think back.

He remembered dancing with David, watching Joel laughing David as Adrian pushed him onto the floor. He remembered sitting beside Lin, stealing glances at him as he drank shots to appease the rest of the group. He remembered returning to the dancefloor and climbing onto the podium. He tried not to blush at the memory of the way he'd twisted himself around the pole, and the things he'd done with the android dancer. The android! John remembered as he raised a hand to his upper arm, looking at the skin to see a sore red circle about the size of a thumbprint. He jerked as a soft knock sounded on the door.

"John, can I come in?" Lin asked in a soft, coaxing tone. John wasn't sure he was ready to face him just yet. How had he gotten from the bed in the club to the bed in the hotel? And when had Lin come into it? If anything, I should have woken up with that dancer…John shuddered to think what could have happened. He remembered the high, the way his body had floated and tingled as the red ice hit his system. There was a fog in his mind though. He remembered the feeling of lips and hands on his body, of being unable to move, or unwilling to put the effort into moving. Lin's voice…He came into the room…He was…angry…"John…" Lin called again, a small tap sounding as he patted the door with his plastic hand.

John got to his feet and padded over to the door. He hesitated before turning the lock and returning to his place on the floor against the tub. He brought his knees up to his chest and rested his chin on them, wrapping his arms around himself vulnerably. He looked like a ball of shame as Lin eased the door open. He lowered his face as Lin approached, unwilling to look at him. He felt terrible. He flinched as Lin rested a hand on his head and slowly started stroking his soft locks.

"…Sorry…" John murmured, his voice barely a whisper. Lin tilted his head curiously, but continued to stroke John's soft hair with soothing motions. The texture of the strands was pleasing on his synthetic skin. "I said you'd be safe with me, and I…" he trailed off, the sniffling sound telling Lin that he was crying. It didn't take long for Lin to realise that he was having trouble remembering the night before. He drew back the skin on his hand as he touched John's bare arm. A small shiver ran through him despite his distress.

"John, what we did last night wasn't just for you…I wanted it. You didn't force me," Lin assured gently, though John found it hard to believe. Androids were programmed to please humans. Even if Lin had deviated, what if his core values had remained the same? He felt Lin's hand slip down to his chin, urging him to lift his head. "I still want you," Lin admitted, the heat in his eyes sending tingles along John's arms. Lin could feel the goose bumps rising on John's skin and the soft hairs straightening as he shivered.

"But you're programmed to say things like that!" John objected as he knocked Lin's hand away and covered his face with one hand. "I should have known better! I should have been better!" he added harshly as he gripped his hair in frustration. Lin sighed as he took John's wrists to get his attention, wide blue eyes looking up at him in surprise. It occurred to John that they were both naked, suddenly making the tense situation a lot more awkward as his cheeks flushed.

"You're right, I have a sexual awareness program installed. It's no different from your own sexual arousal. I may not choose when it activates, but I do choose who I'm attracted to. I don't have to act on it. I acted on it because I wanted to, and I thought that…you wanted me too…" Lin trailed off, watching John's expression become conflicted and embarrassed. Lin didn't need John to reply. He knew how he felt. He couldn't hide his body's reactions. Even now, he could feel the rise in John's skin temperature and the way his heart pounded in his pulse. His pupils had dilated, the blue shifting and changing as he watched.

"After all that humans have done to you, why would you want to sleep with one? How are we not repulsive to you?" John demanded, feeling vulnerable as Lin's expression softened. He released John's wrists, settling comfortably on one knee at his side. John watched as Lin raised his hand and held it up to face him. His mismatched eyes closed for a moment as he drew back the skin, the flesh trickling away with a blue glow. He opened to see John staring at his plastic hand and then his eyes.

"It doesn't matter that you're human…You're not the same as the humans that attacked me. You show us what humans could be, how we could live together…You give us hope," Lin replied warmly, though John seemed unconvinced. Lin smiled as he lowered his plastic hand and brushed John's fingertips. John blushed as he watched Lin's fingers slowly press against his own, raising their hands until they were pressed palm to palm. John looked at their joined hands, his skin still a deep pink. He let out a small gasp as he felt Lin's hand warm against his own, a small blue glow forming between them as static tickled his skin.

"You think too much of me…Doesn't this just prove that I'm like all the others? Just using androids for my own pleasure?" John asked as he drew back his hand, surprised as Lin reached forward to reclaim it. There was a slightly dark look in his mismatched eyes as he leaned closer. John felt the pit of his stomach drop with want at that expression. It was hazy, but sensations from the night before chased him at the sight.

"If you think last night was about your pleasure, then you clearly don't remember what happened," Lin teased, watching as John's expression took on a vulnerable quality. His memories were coming back little by little. He remembered being carried out of the club and getting to the hotel and the food. It was blurry, but he also remembered feeling wonderful. Whatever had happened between them had made him feel good. He remembered vague touches and kisses, the sounds he'd made, the arch of his spine, the feel of Lin's hair and skin. Lin distracted him as he linked their fingers, cradling his hand. "Human or not, I'm attracted to you," Lin confessed, enjoying the jolt that ran through John's body at the news.

"But…I'm human, I'll get old and-" John trailed off, finding himself silenced by a set of lips against his. He let out a small hum as Lin's lips moved against his own, a demanding tongue licking along his bottom lip before he drew back. He enjoyed John's trill as he caressed his cheek with his plastic hand. John was so warm, so soft, so pliant. He was vulnerable even through the intimate haze.

"And I could be deactivated tomorrow, or suffer a cascade failure, or any number of mechanical faults…" Lin insisted, giving John no time to respond as he closed the distance between them once more. He felt John's body slowly relax as he slipped an arm around his bare waist. "I want to take you to bed," Lin stated. John's haziness retreated as he suddenly regained his shyness. It amazed Lin that he could still be shy after they'd been sitting naked for the past half hour.

"Lin, are you sure? I mean, I'm not…" John trailed off. The thought halted as Lin pulled him to his feet.

"After seeing you wrap your legs around that pole, how could anyone not want you for themselves?" Lin teased, feeling John cringe into his shoulder as he lifted him. Despite his shy objections, his body clearly approved of the idea. His length was solid as he wrapped his legs around Lin's waist and allowed him to carry him back to the bedroom. "Now lie still…I want to analyse you," Lin announced, watching John squirm as he was placed on the bed, his head resting comfortably on the plush pillows. Lin turned on the heating, registering the coolness of John's skin. He didn't want him to feel cold.

"Lin, you really don't have to-" John objected, hushing as Lin pressed a finger to his lips. Lin spread his pale legs open a little as he knelt on the bed, deciding to start at the bottom and work his way up. John couldn't help shivering as Lin's hands caressed one of his legs, starting right at his ankle. He pressed small kisses to his foot before moving higher, enjoying the sensation of John's soft skin. He closed his eyes to focus on the softness against his mouth, darting his tongue out to sample the salty flesh.

John watched as he thoroughly explored his legs. It felt like he'd touched and kissed every inch of skin by the time he finished. John shivered as Lin leaned down over his torso, ignoring his erection for the time being and kissing his jutting hipbones. John hummed lightly, contentment swelling in his stomach as Lin greedily kissed and caressed his soft skin. He kissed his way up and over John's pale naval, licked the curved edge of his diaphragm, stroked his ribs and nipped his nipples. John wrapped his arms around his strong shoulders as Lin devoured his throat, leaving small red marks as he suckled the soft skin. He ran his fingers through John's hair as he kissed him, lowering himself to press their bodies together.

"Lin…please…" John murmured, his eyes dazed as he looked up at him. Lin looked down at John softly. He caressed his cheek, pressing his thumb into his willing mouth. John sucked the digit, his member twitching as Lin withdrew the synthetic skin. The digit felt so smooth and slick in John's mouth, gliding effortlessly against his tongue. Lin withdrew his hand, leaving small comforting kisses on John's lips and cheek as he shifted back down the bed.

John watched as Lin leaned lower, one hand caressing his hip as he reached for his solid length. He whined helplessly as Lin stroked him, leaning down to lick the sensitive tip. Lin recorded each small twitch and gasp, mapping out every sensitive spot he came across. He watched John's face carefully as he took the solid shaft in his mouth, enjoying the way his lips parted with a whimper. John's eyes pinched shut, and he bit his lip, raising the back of one hand to cover his mouth as he gripped the bottom sheet with the other. Lin sucked slowly, feeling him shiver as his hips bucked.

Lin held him down, working slowly as he continued to bob and suck. John tipped his head back, gasping and moaning as he tried not to move his hips too much. Seeing John so distracted, Lin reached down to coat his fingers in lubricant. He moaned around John's erection as he nibbled the skin. It felt good to touch his stiff component while pleasuring John. John opened his dazed eyes, watching as Lin settled lower and pushed his thighs a little further apart. Lin's name broke free like a prayer as he pressed a slicked finger against his tight entrance. John reached up and gripped the pillows, his heels planting firmly on the mattress as Lin started stroking and exploring his passage.

Lin closed his eyes, focusing on the readings of his sensors. He filed away the chemical makeup of John's ejaculate as he licked up and down the twitching length. He felt John's hips buck, his finger sliding in and out of the slowly loosening hole. He felt John gasp as he withdrew his skin. He wanted to feel John's passage fully. It was so warm and silky around his finger, somehow gripping and sucking him in. He found a small rough patch and pressed, feeling John shudder and melt with a surprised whine. The member in his mouth leaked warm fluid. John was close.

"Lin!" he cried, his knuckles white on the pillow. Lin opened his eyes and focused on his face. He was flushed and desperate as he writhed and whimpered. Lin wanted to see him come undone. He pressed in a second finger, watching John's spine arch in response. He sucked harder, his mouth filling with a little more salt. John's heart was beating like a freight train. His muscles were tensing periodically, especially in his thighs and pelvis. "Lin, I'm-" he cut off with a loud cry, his hips jerking uncontrollably as he released. Lin pressed his fingers deeper, circling that rough bump as he sucked and swallowed the seed that shot down his throat.

"You're ready for me," Lin observed as he stroked his own solid length, rubbing lubricant over the long shaft. John shook his head in objection, flushing as Lin leaned down and gripped his smaller thighs. "Don't worry, I'm aware of the overstimulation," Lin assured almost smugly, watching John throw his head back with a moan as he pushed his legs wide open. It reminded him of the way he'd spun on the pole the night before. He even pointed his toes in reflex to the position. Lin's lip quirked as he lined himself up and pressed inside.

Once Lin had pressed his way in, John's legs automatically drew up to wrap around his strong waist. His upper body was boneless, his arms resting loose beside his head as his mouth hung open, gasping for breath. Lin slowed a little, giving the human beneath him a little time to recover. He was shuddering with overstimulation as Lin's length brushed over his prostate. He whimpered, blue eyes glassy and unfocused as he stared up at him. Lin leaned down and kissed his lips softly, caressing his cheek and pressing his thumb into his mouth once more. John whined and sucked the digit lazily.

"I like seeing you like this," Lin confessed, feeling a shiver run through John in response to his words. He rolled his hips slowly, watching as John gradually woke up a little more. Within minutes, John was gripping his wrist tightly, bobbing his head on the thumb in his mouth. "I want to go deeper," Lin murmured as he repositioned John's thighs. John moaned loudly as his heels ended up hooked behind Lin's neck, allowing him to almost fold him in half as he rocked inside.

"Lin! Ahn-Lin!" John moaned in objection, laying a hand across his forehead as Lin rocked against his spot. His body was trembling again, but Lin knew how to get him even more worked up. He caressed John's cheek, getting him to watch. John whimpered as he watched the synthetic skin retreat in a steady trickle. His length throbbed with need as tanned skin became white plastic, the intricate seams glowing blue. The look of pure lust and adoration on John's face was enough to make Lin moan. John was eager as Lin leaned down to kiss his mouth. The plastic lips felt so smooth against his own soft flesh. He broke off and threw his head back as he felt the smooth plastic slipping and sliding in his entrance. "Lin, so good…"

Lin almost growled as he threw John's legs wider and dove down to wrap him in his raw, naked embrace. He felt John shudder against him, eager fleshy limbs gripping his hardened waist and shoulders. He felt one of John's hands grip his smooth skull, instinctively grasping for hair that was no longer there. Lin drew back just enough to look down at John's flushed face, caressing his cheek and holding him still so that he could watch his expressions. John felt exposed and vulnerable as Lin stared down with intense eyes, each one the perfect shade. Deep ocean blue, and dark chocolate brown. There were shining blue seams across each contour of his handsome face, delicate segments mapping out his features. John's blue eyes widened as he came a second time, his mouth falling open with a blissful cry. Lin recorded it, committing it to memory. He felt John's release splash between them and allowed himself to finish, enjoying the waves of synthetic pleasure that flooded his systems.

"Are you hurt anywhere?" Lin asked softly as he deflated his length and withdrew. John shook his head tiredly, his shyness returning as he watched Lin's synthetic skin glide back into place. He accepted the slow kiss that Lin pressed against his willing lips. "I'll run a bath," Lin decided as he tore himself away from John's naked body. His arousal program would quite happily allow him to take him again and John would likely go along with it to please him; however, he didn't want to hurt him. Humans needed a break between sessions.

"You don't have to bathe me," John objected as Lin returned and lifted him from the bed. He knew John could do it himself, and that he was more than capable of walking to the bathroom, but he liked their closeness. He rested his chin on John's head, enjoying the way his body reacted to his touch. He lowered his tired form into the tub before joining him, their bodies facing each other. Lin sat up straight, having chosen the end with the tap, while John rested against the smooth surface in a sleepy haze. The water was so warm and soothing on his tired skin.

"Don't have to bathe you…" Lin murmured in amusement as he watched John drift in and out of consciousness. John murmured softly in response, eyes opening as Lin started lathering one of his arms with soap. He followed his urging and rolled onto his knees between Lin's legs, allowing him to rub and caress his body. He let out a small hum as Lin rubbed soapy circles on his back. He shivered as the large hands squeezed and caressed his rump. John's body was too tired to make any physical reaction, but the small whines as Lin cleaned his crotch let him know he was still sensitive. John roused himself a little as he sat down, splashing his face and hair.

"Thank you," John said softly as Lin helped him up and pulled the plug. Lin turned on the shower to rinse off their bodies and wash John's hair. Upon their return to the bedroom, John blanched as he realised he didn't have his jacket. He almost seemed ashamed as he tugged on the mesh top from the night before. He tugged the transparent sleeves self-consciously, holding an arm across his chest to hide himself.

"Would you like to wear my shirt?" Lin asked gently. John shook his head even though Lin could tell that he very much did want to wear it.

"You'd have nothing to wear then…I think I can manage until we get home," John replied, though he didn't look forward to walking past people in the streets. He could imagine the looks he'd get and what people would whisper as they walked by. Lin grabbed John's wallet from the small desk, pushing him to sit on the bed.

"Wait here. I'll have room service bring you something to eat," Lin added as he headed for the door, leaving John's objection sitting on his lips unsaid as the door closed. Lin ordered a simple breakfast for him before jogging out into the street. He brought up a map, looking for the nearest clothing store. There was a small charity shop just a few doors down, and they had plenty of warm looking clothes. Lin stepped inside and began scanning the racks of men's clothing. He found a thick, beige coloured jumper. It was made of soft wool, a synthetic cashmere replica. It would be a little baggy on John, but Lin had noticed that he quite liked looser fitting hoodies. He bought the discounted item and hurried back to the room. "Put this on," Lin instructed as he handed the bag over.

"Thank you," John murmured as he tugged on the woollen top and snuggled into it. His face relaxed in contentment as he buried his face in the high collar and nuzzled the soft material. If he were a cat, he would have been purring. Lin stroked his head affectionately, noting the way his blue eyes shifted up to him shyly. Lin encouraged him to eat his breakfast while he set about stripping down the bed and tidying the small room for the cleaning staff.