I Didn't Want This Either | Gavin Reed x Reader

Tuesday, November 10th, 12:16 pm

Central Police Station

The entire police station felt... off. It was more than obvious as to why. The strangeness of an empty desk was something that your coworkers hadn't felt since you arrived, but now that Sarah Lee Person had been murdered, her workspace had been cleared and the desk sat without a single decoration. Everybody was grieving in one way or another, and even Elijah, who had come back today after hearing about a new crime scene, was keeping his talking to a minimum. He was currently next to Gavin, being ran through the evidence from the crime scene to nitpick for missed details. You rested your hands on your keyboard, staring at your screen and knowing you should be typing away at a file, though all form of motivation had left you along with the usual content vibe of the station. After a few moments of trying to force yourself to write, you let out a huff and leaned back into your seat, lifting your gaze to meet Gavin's just as he did the same. 

"Can't work?" your partner asked with a sympathetic smile. You nod your head, and run a hand through your hair. "I'm having a tough time with desk work too."  Gavin opened his mouth to speak again, but let it fall shut as the ghost of the words you knew he was about to speak dissipated on his tongue. This whole place is such a downer. You couldn't agree more. As horrible as it felt to admit it, the precinct felt so... bad. You couldn't describe it exactly. After a few moments of silence, Gavin wore a grin. "How about some lunch?" he suggested, standing from his seat. Elijah let out a gasp and a smile overtook his face- until Gavin held out a finger. "No, Eli. You're not coming." Elijah frowned.

"I'd love some lunch." You stand as well, and turn to Nines, who was standing idle beside your desks. It had become routine for the three of you to go out for lunch together, and you didn't even have to ask the question.

"I think I will remain here for today." Nines declines your offer, and you can't help but frown a little. "I think it's wise that someone stays here to supervise Mr. Kamski." Elijah gasps in mock-offense, but Gavin can't help but let out a chuckle and nod his head in agreement.

"No problem, Tin." Gavin pulls his jacket more securely over his shoulders, ready for the cold November temperature, and motions for you to follow at his side. You smile at the ST300 at the desk as per usual, and she smiles back, giving a little wave. The two of you had hardly spoken a word to one another outside of what was required for work, but the few times you hadn't said goodbye and hello left you feeling sad. You step outside, and shiver almost immediately. You expected snow any day now. "The usual?" Gavin asks you, and heads for his car. You follow behind him. 

"Hell yeah." your 'usual' lunch place was a little sandwich shop not too far fro the precinct called 'Garden Subs and Sands', all healthy foods with lots of green things. It was the same little place you'd ordered food from that one day so long ago now, when both you and Gavin had gotten yourselves absolutely wasted, before all of this android shit set infinite amounts of stress on your poor shoulders. You slid into the passenger seat of Gavin's car, and as he clicked on the radio you felt almost normal again. "Can I play my tunes?" you pull out your phone, knowing that Gavin will agree despite the eye roll he flashes.

"Fine. But I don't get why you like that cutesy bullshit." as you played a sappy love song with a catchy tune you remembered from your childhood, you elbowed your partner lightly, knowing he loved the music just as much as you did. 

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Gavin stood in line at your side. His foot tapped it's usual course on the floor as he trained his eyes on the menu ahead of him, unsure what exactly he wanted. He could already see you bubbling with joy, anticipated to order your favorite dish, the same sandwich you always got with a triple-chocolate-chip cookie. A smile ghosted his lips at the thought of your face the first time you'd ever tried one of the cookies out. You had brightened up like the sun, and it had been the cutest thing he'd ever seen.