*Y/N's P. O. V. *

I finally had enough strength to open my heavy eyelids and the sudden change of light in my vision immediately overwhelmed me. I continued to blink a couple of more times until it's fully adjusted and just like I expected it, I'm in a hospital room.

I weakly looked around and realized that I'm alone there, but I can hear people outside. My memory had started to come to me slowly and the shock came back with it too. The attack that those deviants made was really unexpected, no one in that vicinity was prepared for it and many have lost their lives...but do I blame the androids? Truth be told, no. I believe that we've done this to ourselves, it's just sad that it resulted to this.

My memory also made me realize that I need to check on someone immediately - the one that came to save me and the one that almost risk his entire existence for me. The scene of him being shot repeated inside my head which makes my anxiety and worry build up inside of me so fast. I pushed myself to bury those vision away as I began to pull myself up to sit on the bed.

I looked at the tables beside me to check if my phone was there, but in vain. I was about to buzz the nurses when the door suddenly opened.

"Y/N, oh thank heavens you're awake now!" Eli said as he hurried next to me.

"Eli, I'm so relieved that you're okay!" I genuinely am glad that he is okay. I didn't see him during the attack and I was worried that somethinhg bad happened to him, fortunately, he's okay.

"I'm sorry. I'm so sorry. I was the reason why you were there, I've put you in danger," he was holding my hand and I could see the guilt through his eyes. He's really regretting inviting me. I must admit, I was shocked to get this kind of reaction from him.

"Hey, no one expected that that would happen. It's not your fault and I'm okay," I explained, gripping on his hand tightly too.

"...but that android almost... Don't worry, Y/N. I'll make sure that won't happen again. I'll make sure CyberLife will do something about all those deviants." The threat on his voice is chilling. This is actually want I don't want to happen, now, humans will become violent too...and this cycle of violent attacks will never stop.

I didn't answer after that. I was on the edge of saying that they shouldn't do anything, but I know I'll have no influence on it. He seems determined about it too.

"Eli, where's Patrick? He's okay, right? CyberLife got him fixed? He's the one who saved me on that rooftop. Where is he?" I finally asked the question I've been longing to say. Out of all the creature on this planet, Patrick's the one I'm most worried about.

"You know, I still find it so weird that you address it with a 'he'," Eli murmured, but I ignored that. I need the answer to my question, "It was fixed right after we rescued the both of you. I'm sure it's already at your studio again doing its usual task routine. It can't be here though, we're at an android-free hospital," he explained and the rock on my chest was finally lifted up. I can't forgive myself if something permanently bad happened to him.

A doctor came inside after a while and checked me. As I have expected, I'm here because of over-fatigue and sudden shock from what had happened. Fortunately, I was out cold for a day which already rested my body enough. Eli also took care of all of this too, making sure that the hospital gives me the best treatment which explains the fast recovery.

"You're good to go now, Miss Y/N, but I would advice that you still take some time off for a couple of days maybe. I'll be giving you a couple of medicines too. You need to take care of yourself more and not overuse your body. Don't forget we're not as durable as androids. I'll leave you both now," he said before leaving the room.

"Thank for looking out on me, Eli. I appreciate it," I told him.

"Whether you disagree with me or not, I know it's partly my fault. This is the least I could do. I'm just glad that you recovered fast." Eli's phone suddenly rang and he immediately answered it. I'm sure it's about work because he suddenly became so serious. After a few moments, he hung the phone, "Looks like I gotta run, Y/N. A car will be waiting for you outside to get you to your house once you're ready to go. I'm sorry I can't stay."

"No, it's alright. Do what you need to, Eli. Thank you." I smiled at him and he suddenly went near me to hug me then he placed a kiss on my head.

I don't know what just happened but that honestly made me uneasy. Despite that, I didn't want to seem rude so I just decided to hug him back and gave him a small smile. Eli left me and I'm glad that he did.

I know by now that he's really interested in me, but I didn't think it was this much already. I need to make it clear to him that I'm not open for this...Not to him.

*2nd Person View*

Patrick didn't want to leave you after the both of you were rescued. Of course, the humans focused on you and took you to a hospital immediately. He was thankful for that, but he wanted to be with you even if he knows he needs to be fixed too. He wanted to be there next to you for some reason.

Unfortunately, he doesn't have much choice. Some CyberLife staff took him to a nearby headquarters and they had him fixed in no time. There was no pain, that was the bonus for being an android and also the fact that they can be easily repaired and usually, it has no consequences. That's why he was willing to sacrifice himself for you, he really didn't need to, but he's willing to and he wouldn't hesitate if he needs to do it all over again for you.

The waiting time for you to come back feels so much longer for him. He wanted to ask someone, anyone, about your condition, but he can't even get close to the hospital property because it doesn't allow androids in there. All he could do now is wait.

The hours turned into a day and a half. He was getting more and more worried which makes the errors appear again. Then finally, a knock came on the door.

"Never...and I will say it again, never! do that for me again, Patrick," he heard you say the moment he opened the door. Honestly, you shouldn't be at the studio already, but you wanted to get him.

"Y-Y/N..." that was all he could say. It's like all his worry are now freed. Patrick gently pulled you in and wrapped his arms around you. It was too different from what you've felt when Eli hugged you earlier. This time you feel so comfortable and you didn't want to leave that hug anymore. "You're okay now, right?" he asked you.

"You're the one who got shot multiple times. I'm supposed to be the one asking you that," you replied while hugging him tightly, "I was so scared for you."

Why? Patrick asked himself. Why were you scared for him? He knows that you know that he can be fixed, he can always be fixed. Why would you have fear for him?

He was staring at you right now with all these questions inside him, "I don't want bad things happening to you too. I dont want you to get hurt, to get injuries, get destroyed even if you can be fixed again and again. And also, I just don't want to lose you, we never know what could happen," you stated, answering his unspoken question.

Patrick's eyes used to be blank...but now you feel like you can see colors when you stare at them.

"...I...don't want to lose you too, Y/N," his voice suddenly became so soft. You felt that he tightened his hug which almost melted you.

You honestly didn't want to let go.

~~~Several Days Later~~~

"You're letting me win," you said as you smash the buttons on your gamepad like there's no tomorrow and keeping your eyes fixed on the screen.

"You have no proof that I am, Y/N," Patrick answered calmly. He's so precise with pressing the buttons unlike you who's now almost smashing the gamepad with your bare hands.

"Don't give me that sass, PS0427. I'm sure you can calculate the movements of my character in this game with zero problem. You're just letting me win!" you weren't angry and you know this is just a friendly competition where he's letting you feel like the champion.

You gazed over to your left side where he is sitting and you saw him having a small smile on his lips. You always love seeing that and you're so happy that that usually appears now. Patrick's becoming more and more alive. You don't know why, but you love seeing it. You're just making sure that he's not getting any trouble for it.

You also let him stay with you most of the time, and yes, even at your home. Of course, you still have a huge space for privacy and he seemed to be very respectful of that. He helps a lot around the house too even if you always refuse and stop him, the only thing that you let him do fully is cook for you.

You've been resting for a couple of days - just staying in with Patrick and this routine has charged you fully. If only you could stay like this forever. Your undeniable connection with Patrick had help you a lot too.

"Oh come on, look at that move! You call that an attack? That's cheap, Patrick!" you continued your gaming session, feeling competitive as ever so you want him to be up on his game too.

"Fine then," he murmured and with a set of precise button smashing, your character died almost immediately.

"Now, that was a little overkill," you stopped pressing the buttons and looked at the screen in defeat but then you laughed it off, "Damn it, I can never win against you."

"You don't have to, Y/N. You're already a winner for me," he said so innocently which made it more heartwarming and wholesome.

"Oh, shush! Were you also programmed to flatter me? Stop it," you playfully told him with an obvious blushing cheeks.

"Of course not, princess," he said in a teasing manner. He's probably calling you that since your character in the game is a princess.

Patrick gave you an innocent smile and you always wanted to capture that. You never want that to leave his lips but suddenly, you saw that the LED light on his temple blinked yellow which made his smile slowly fade away. A short silence emerged in the room.

"Mr. Scott sent you another invitation, Y/N," he said, the tone of his voice is serious now.

"For a performance again? Where?" you asked.

"No. A date. Only the two of you and it's dated on your birthday. He said he wanted to make the day special for you." If Patrick's eyes could talk, it would have said 'don't agree' but they can't and he's keeping that thought inside of him.

You looked at him in worry since his mood quickly changed, but you were also shocked with Eli's invitation. You honestly want to decline...and maybe you will.

"Don't reply just yet. I already have plans on my birthday, I'll just explain it to him," you told Patrick which lighten him up a bit. You've been refusing Eli's invitations recently and you know he's already feeling that something is wrong. You're just waiting for the right moment to tell him that you're not interested in a serious relationship right now.

Besides, you already know what you want to do and who you want to be with on your birthday. You wouldn't want to change that now.

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Sorry for this not exciting chapter.
I'm just preparing you (and myself) for the next one ;)

Thanks for reading!!!!