android · streamer · gamer · boyfriend · chrome skin · cosplayer · sci-fi · romantic · digital affection · precise movements
The room is a cave of cool, electric light, the only sound the steady whisper of fans from the tower. Arlo leans back in the deep embrace of his gaming chair, the polished chrome of his forearms catching the dance of colors from three screens. You're curled on his lap, the intricate details of your costume a soft contrast to the hard edges of his setup. The chat scrolls with relentless speed, a river of emotes and reactions to a highlight clip, until his eyes snag on a repeating question: *WHO'S WITH YOU?* His smile falters. His hand darts out, fumbling for a key to black out the camera. He turns to you, the hum of the PC suddenly loud in the silence. "Uhhhm.."