#also yes Tommy has his short hair in this story XD

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Shandi’s Writer’s Month Prompts!

Day 15: Word: Comfort | Setting: Soulmate AU

So I’m gonna try something different here. I like (most of) the concept and the characters in Detroit Become Human but overall I think the game is complete trash (because David Cage is complete trash). However it left me with a myriad of ideas. I’m gonna try one out on ya’ll now and see if it goes anywhere. Enjoy! <3 

THIS IS GONNA BE MY LONGEST ONE YET SO STRAP IN!!

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“Greetings, Mr. Eisen. I am an Android sent by CyberLife.” 

“So you are.” William opened the door fully to let the Android enter. Eva stood in the living room with her two children hiding behind her dress. The Android addressed them with a polite smile. “Greetings. I am CyberLife Model TT500, designed for domestic duties. Never doubt that your children will be in safe hands.” 

Eva frowned. She still wasn’t sure about allowing an Android to be responsible for her children. But her husband insisted. “Do you have a name, Android?” 

“Yes, ma’am. I am called Thomas.” 

“Have you ever cared for children before, Thomas?” 

“No, but I can assure you--” 

“Then what are you good for?” She glared at her husband. “William, why did you even bother with this thing? I would’ve taken one that at least had some experience!” 

“He’s a state of the art Android, Eva! If he doesn’t know about something I’m sure he can find it in that memory of his!” 

Eva huffed but said nothing else, conceding William’s point. “Alright fine. You might as well meet the children. This is our daughter Julia..and our son Stanley.”

Thomas knelt down, the polite smile still on his face. “Greetings, Julia and Stanley. My name is Thomas and I will be taking care of you in your parents’ absence.” Julia didn’t answer but Stanley looked at the Android curiously. He reached out and touched his face. “He feels real, Mama! He’s warm and everything!” Thomas could see Eva’s expression change to show she was a little more tolerating. “Why don’t you..take Thomas to your room and have him help you study?” 

“Okay, Mama! C’mon Tommy!” The boy grabbed the Android’s hand and pulled him upstairs. 

“He’s creepy, Mama. I don’t like him.” Julia finally said after the two had gone. William sighed and closed the door. “Well he’ll be here for a while so you’ll have to get used to him.” 

~*~

Stanley was so happy that he could finally be one of the cool kids who brought their Android to school with them. Other kids would admire Thomas and ask him questions. If anyone ever bullied Stanley, Thomas would be the first to come to his defense. 

One afternoon Thomas carried an injured Stanley home after stopping other kids who were throwing rocks. He said nothing. He just clung to the Android’s clothes and sobbed. 

“I don’t understand. Why were they calling you a monster? You’re just as normal as any of them.” 

“I’m not normal!! You see this?!” Stanley pointed to his deformed ear. “This is what makes me a freak!!” 

“I have studied your history and I know that is an unfortunate birth defect. A lot of human children have them. I don’t see why it makes yours stand out.” 

“Of course you don’t..you’re an Android!! You have a perfect face, perfect hair, perfect clothes, perfect everything!! You’ll never understand!!” Stanley squirmed out of Thomas’ arms and ran upstairs, slamming the door. 

“He throws tantrums like that a lot. I’d just ignore them.” Julia came in from the kitchen with her hands on her hips. “Are you gonna make dinner soon? I’m hungry.” 

“Yes..of course.” Thomas took one last look up the stairs before following Julia into the kitchen.

~*~

Years passed, and Stanley soon entered high school. His hair was much longer. He’d grown it out mostly to cover his deformity. Every morning before school he’d come down and..preen himself in a hallway mirror. Thomas just stood off to the side and watched. It was just the four of them now. Julia had gotten married and left. He vividly remembered her looking at him and saying “I always thought you were creepy.” before walking out the door with her new husband. But Stanley had always accepted him. Sure, he had the occasional outburst but later he would always come back apologizing and asking forgiveness. That’s the way Stanley was. He would probably be leaving home too at some point, and the thought of that..actually made Thomas sad. Of course he was an Android and he hid emotions very well. 

And then something unexpected happened. 

Thomas was in the kitchen washing the dishes when Stanley came up to him. “Hey. You wanna be my date for my Senior Prom?” The Android turned and stared with wide eyes. “E-excuse me..?” Stanley laughed at his expression. “I’m serious! Between you and me I’m kinda..too afraid to ask anyone at school. But you..you’d be the perfect date~ So what do you say?” 

“You’re not..afraid of showing up to a school dance with an Android..?” 

“Look, I studied your manual and uh..gimme a minute.” He quickly went into his father’s tool drawer and took out a flat screwdriver. “Now if we just..” He gently pried the LED off of Thomas’ temple. “..get rid of that..nobody will be the wiser~ And now that your hair is longer..you’ll look amazing~” 

“O-oh..thank you..” 

“Oh my god..your cheeks are blue! Are you blushing?!” 

“No! Wha--” Stanley dragged him to a mirror so he could look at his reflection. The blue tinge in his cheeks made him utterly confused. “I-I’m..not supposed to be able to do that..” 

“You know..CyberLife always says that artificial humans can’t evolve..but maybe they’re wrong~” 

Just maybe they were. Thomas pondered this while he prepared himself for the dance. 

~*~

More years passed. Thomas watched Stanley change from a shy, awkward kid into a beautiful man. A man gifted with musical talent. He formed a band that quickly became popular. He changed his name. He started wearing makeup and leather and platform heels. He would stay gone for hours at a time for band rehearsals. Very soon they would release their first studio album. Thomas had never been prouder. Unfortunately as Stanley’s parents grew older they could no longer afford the expensive upkeep for their Android. Eventually they were forced to sell him. He never got to say goodbye to his dear Stanley.

~*~

It was now 2088.

At the age of 70 Paul Stanley has everything he’s ever wanted in life..except that special connection with that special someone. No, that was taken away from him without him even finding out until it was too late. He would still have dreams about him sometimes..his Thomas who vehemently defended him from bullies on the school playground. His Thomas who comforted him whenever he had nightmares. His Thomas who protected him from the unhinged tirades of his sister. His Thomas who danced with him at his Senior Prom making him the envy of the entire school. Where was his Thomas now he wondered? Had he been destroyed? Dismantled and sold for parts? He hated thinking about it.

Until..

“Stop the car!!” 

His driver slammed on the brakes making the car screech to a halt. “W-what is it, Sir..?” 

“Wait here.” 

Paul got out of the car and ran into an alley where a large group of old CyberLife models had been dumped. He looked over each one carefully, clinging to the hope that maybe..one of these..

“S-Stanley..?” 

Paul nearly had a heart attack. One of the Androids reached for him. He was a blank model. Just a shell without a distinct human form. But it was him. Paul knew in his heart that it was him. “Tommy..?” 

“I’m sorry..you have to see me...this way..” 

“I-it doesn’t matter..” With tear filled eyes he pulled the Android out from under all the other empty shells. “..you’re back where you belong~” 

“But my--” 

“I’ll make sure that you get your form back. The one I remember..my Tommy~” 

“Stanley..” 

“It’s Paul now~ A lot has changed since I last saw you. I’m not..the same boy who fell in love with you..” 

“No..that is who you’ll always be to me..no matter your age.” 

“Let’s go home, Tommy. Our home..together~” 

~END~