A/N: Adam and Sio discuss cars and motorbikes. Super-short drabble. Exploring more of the idea that Adam canonically rides a motorcycle.


"Hey, Adam…"

"Hn?"

"How come you have a motorcycle? Aren't cars more convenient?"

Adam blinked. Well, that was unexpected…who knew that Sio would be curious about cars and motorcycles, of all things? But considering her immense interest in military vehicles…

"Well…no real reason, honestly. I mean, they are a lot easier to navigate in London's congested streets, and they're cheaper…"

He glanced at the bike, which was currently parked to the side of the road. "…That, and you have to admit, it is pretty cool…"

She giggled, glancing between his eyes and the bike. "Mmm…that's true. To be honest, I think it suits you. Better than a car, anyway. I feel like…you're not the type of guy who'll settle for a car. They're too ordinary."

She took his hand into hers, much to his surprise. "You're special."

Adam felt his cheeks flushing. "…Th, thanks…I think? Why, did you…want a car?"

"No; I mean, I like riding on your bike with you…it's, cozy…" At this, her face turned pink as well with bashfulness. "And the wind feels nice. It makes you feel a lot closer to the world…"

"Yeh; I enjoy it very much, as well."

"I mean, cars can be cool too; oh, like the kind you see in 'Fast and Furious'! Like that; those would be kind of cool," Sio's face turned all dreamy as she imagined what it would be like, if she knew how to drive stick-shift and they were vigilantes fighting corruption…

"Um, Earth to Sio, you there?" He waved a hand in front her face and she blinked sheepishly after a few seconds.

"Ah, sorry…I guess I kinda got caught up in my thoughts…"

He smirked, covering his mouth with his hand so she couldn't see his grin. "Is that so? Don't tell me your other secret hobby is racing cars…I've barely got a handle on your 'military otaku-ness', I don't know if I could do street racing…"

"O-Of course not!" Sio rapidly waved her hands, as if to dismiss such a wild idea. "I-I don't think I'd…be able to do so…"

He raised an eyebrow. "Not capable? I think you're plenty capable, squirt." Adam poked her forehead and she winced. "Don't sell yourself short, Sio."

"Y-Yeah…you're right. But, well…I guess, maybe if I got the chance, I'd definitely do it! Driving around like that at high speeds…sounds pretty cool! Oh, but I'd have to get my driver's license first…mmmrrph," the girl sank into her seat, suddenly remembering the difficulties of Japan's driving test.

"Don't people in Japan usually just take public transportation? Unless you live out in the countryside."

"Yeah, but I…did always think it'd be kind of cool." True, owning a car in a place like Tokyo was usually more trouble than it was worth, but it was also kind of cool, like a status symbol. "Hey, Adam…do you know how to drive a car?"

"Hmm? Sure, though I don't do it as often; my bike can get me most anywhere. But yeah, if I had to, I can drive a car."

"Manual or automatic?"

Emerald eyes blinked in confusion. "Um…where exactly is this conversation going? Actually, I think I know…but, both, I suppose. If you can do stick shift, automatics are nothing."

"…C, Can you…teach me? I wanna learn how, too; I feel bad that you always have to take me anytime we go somewhere…"

Adam couldn't help but smile. Sio was too sweet for her own good, sometimes…but it was also what made him love her. "…Of course, Sio. It's not a problem at all; but, don't feel like you have to learn, for my sake. I don't mind driving you around; in fact, it's fun."

"B-But, I feel like, I should be able to return the favor…and I do think, it'd be cool…to get a driver's license and drive around Tokyo."

"Well, if that's how you really feel, then sure; I'd be more than happy to teach you."

Maroon eyes seemed to smile at him, even more than the grin on her face. "Thank you…Adam. I promise I'll be a good student!"

He had to laugh at her enthusiasm; it was infectious, for sure. "I'll look forward to it then. But before we learn about cars, let's go for another ride?" He nodded towards the motorbike outside."

"Yeah!"