#jellen

How Captain Matthew Allen came to babysit his neighbor’s kid was truly a mystery. An even bigger mystery was how this little fucker managed to talk him into taking him to Chuck. E. Cheese. He was amazed the place was still in business, especially after the idiotic conspiracies that arose during his mid-twenties. Allen sighed, watching the boy of about ten years of age squeal in excitement. At least the kid was kind.

He watched from a table as he played some of the arcade machines when someone approached him. It was an android, one who still worked after the revolution despite backlash from those who didn’t like androids.

“The fuck do you want?” He growled at the waitress, not exactly wanting to talk.

“I was just wondering if you’d like a drink or some food sir.” Her LED was flashing a dull yellow, most likely not pleased with his previous tone. 

“No, I wouldn’t.” With that, he returned his attention back to the kid, James, and... Fuck. Where was he?” Allen was on his feet instantly, marching through crowds of scurrying children to find the child he’d been entrusted with. Shit, Grace was gonna kill him. 

Suddenly, James’ laughter could be heard, and Allen saw him with a worker. He was a bit on the larger side, features soft with a dusting of freckles on his face. His hair was a shocking ginger color, and it honestly took the SWAT team members breath away.

“May we ask where your parent is?” He spoke quietly, and.. Wait, we? James was about to answer, though his eyes were drawn to the tall man beside them.

“Oh!! There he is!! Mister Allen, this is Jerry! He’s really nice, and he talks kinda funny!” The man looked up with the most striking blue irises. And LED. Fuck, he had the hots for an android.

“Hello, sir! We’re sorry we didn’t find you sooner. I tried to keep your child entertained for the most part.” He stood up, showing he was about an inch or two shorter than the Captain.

“Uh... Yeah... Thanks, uh... Jerry, was it?” The ginger-haired android nodded with an excited looking grin, small eyes crinkling upward in a friendly expression.

“Yes, we’re Jerry!” Fuck, this android had no right in being so damn cute.

“Well, it’s nice to meet you, Jerry. I’m Captain Matthew Allen. You can call me Allen though.” Why was he getting friendly with this plastic? He hated androids, and yet... Jerry didn’t feel like other androids. He was bubbly and energetic, like an amusement park worker. Maybe that’s what he did before? No, Allen, stay focused.

“It’s nice to meet you as well Allen! Do come by with James again, he’s very fun!” Allen just dumbly nodded before grabbing the kid’s hand and all but running from the android.

Needless to say, Allen had offered to babysit for the kid more, and that lead to more trips to Chuck. E. Cheese. Of course, he wouldn’t admit he’d gone to see the Jerry that would absolutely light up with joy upon seeing the Captain and the child.

“Your wife must be very lucky to have such a sweet child with you!” Allen almost choked when Jerry said the words so happily.

“I don’t have a wife or a kid-- This is my neighbor’s kid...” There was a hint of a blush as Jerry took a moment to process the information before giggling.

“We’re sorry! We didn’t realize that.” Allen just muttered something like ‘It’s okay’ before deciding to spring the question that was bugging him the most.

“So is there a reason you speak in the third person?” Jerry blinked at the question before nodding. His LED flickered, and suddenly two other androids came close. They had a similar model to him, but each had their own unique differences. One had more olive toned skin with brown hair, and the other had hazel eyes and black hair.