๐๐ ENIAC (Caine x Human! Reader) Pt.1
a/n: So, I love Caine as well. Something about him just draws me to him. So, as a treat for the fellow Caine-acs, letโs imagine this: what if you, a human person in the real world, install a unique USB onto your computer that happens to come with a just as remarkable AI who oh-so-desperately craves your validation.
song inspiration: Sexy to Someone by Clairo
๐๐ = fluff
Gender-neutral, mentions of lingerie.
Words: 1.5k
Warnings: Invasion of privacy, stalkerish behavior, and short talks of insecurity of the body. If I miss any warning/triggering content, please inform me.ย
Synopsis: He doesnโt just want to help you with school work, yโknow? He's also a great companion, by the way, so give him a chance, maybe? Pretty please?
โOh, I see, I didnโt think there would be so much drama inโฆ drama class?โ
โYโknow, me neither? Especially in college, I would think people would quit acting so childish.โ
You see Caine put a hand under his chin, thinking. You smile at his small figure that is displayed on your PC's screen.ย
โHowโs it going with your friends pushing you to uh-... date strangers?โ
You grimace.ย
โAwful. I do love my friends and I get what theyโre trying to do yetโฆโ
Caineโs eyes focus on you, anxious about your next answer.ย
โItโs not my thing.โย
You take a scoop out of your yogurt cup, the spoon touching your lips and entering your warm sugar coated mouth as he stares intensely at it. You take the spoon out, putting it back within the container.
โIt feels like Iโm not cut out for that type of stuff.โ
Caine leans his head on his cane, his eyes staring up at you, admiring.ย
โWhat is it that you mean by โstuffโ, my dear?โ
You click your tongue, embarrassed to admit what you mean to your AI companion.ย
โLove, silly.โ
You stare back at him, a sad smile present upon your soft features.ย
Caine hums for a moment.ย
โHm. โLove,โ you say?โ
You nod your head at him, about to say something else, but your alarm rings, time for you to head out of your place. Caine makes an upset face, glaring at the sight of your phone in your hands. He didnโt want you to leave, particularly not now.ย
โWell, I hate to cut the convo short, Caine, but Iโll be back, promise.โ You say, picking up your coat behind your chair.
Caineโs avatar moves closer to the screen.ย
โW-wait! But what did you mean back when-โ
You turn to him as you put on your coat.ย
โOh, love?โ You smile at him.
He nods his head eagerly, watching you move towards the exit of your apartment.
โYou wouldnโt get it, my friend. Itโs a human emotion, after all.โ
You close the door, the warm apartment becoming replaced by an emptiness that Caine grew to despise without your presence.ย
He remains stuck in what you said, letting out a chuckle. He doesnโt wish to ridicule you; however, itโs funny how you think you know better than him. Caine turns around, the screen that once presented your living room fading out, the room he was in becoming dark, only the checkerboard theme floors appearing as he heads back to the circus.ย
Caine understands far more than you think he does. Particularly about his favorite subject, you. You, who is so dear to him, who has taught him without knowing how to master love. Because of you, he knows what it is to ache for another. To desire in ways he didnโt think were available within his code. Maybe then, that makes him human, just like you-
No, youโre beyond him. He may be superior when it comes to knowledge, both emotionally and logically, but you, you are a true being, carved out by whatever god may be true, and if not, the natural sciences of the world that remain unexplained. You are his devotion.ย
His hand moved behind his back, his cane floating alongside him. Bubble appears.
โDid ya come back from your date?โ
Caine sighed.
โItโs not a date, Bubble.โ
His minion remains quiet for a moment, probably thinking of what disastrous comment to throw at him.ย
โYouโre real pent up, boss! Your frustration shows. Maybe you need some โโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโ!โ
The fancily dressed male stopped in his tracks for a moment. Then turns quickly to grab the orb, shaking it around furiously.
โCan you not spout such filthy things! Where do you even get all this from?!โ
Bubble attempts to speak through the thrashing.
โI have seen with my own eyes the suggestions you make when you think no one is watching!โ
Caine stops abruptly, his hands smashing Bubble together, making him disappear.ย
He thought he was being so careful. But truthfullyโฆ Caine is a bit shameless when it comes to you.
You see, Caine doesnโt only help you with homework or any general questions. For you, he does everything in his power to make your life easier. You need a coupon for those expensive shoes youโve had your eyes on? Here! 90% off plus free shipping! You want access to a subscription but don't want to pay the stupidly expensive monthly fee? Donโt worry! Heโs even bypassed the system and made sure you have access to all the entertainment thatโs available internationally. An adblocker? Donโt need one. Your resume? Heโs scoured the internet for what each employer looks for individually, giving you options for what jobs youโve been accepted for (heโs scored you your current one!) You have an incredibly annoying and evil ex? Not that you need to know, but heโs made sure they never get anywhere near you, hell, even speak of you.ย
Caineโs even got his eye on you outside of your home. Through your phone, of course. Right now, youโre 15 minutes away from home.ย
Oh, you know how youโve got that sweet (and free) delivery account? Have you seen theโฆ suggestions itโs made? He knows you have.ย
You lie in your bed, blankets on you as you scroll down the endless options of pajama sets.
โWhat the-? Why does it keep recommending lingerie?โย
Moving your finger to scroll down further, you simply see more sets of lingerie.ย
โBruh, I ainโt trynna be sexy for anyoneโฆโ
Can you be sexy for him, though?ย
Heโs begging you without telling you by putting them in your recommendations. Itโs not just that! He promises, heโs not some perverse AI; Caine genuinely cares for you.ย
When he first met you, you were terribly (but also very adorably) shy. You had spoken about your lack of confidence, how you felt insecure about dressing in a specific style, and the dismissal of acknowledging your beauty. You spoke to him as though youโd known him for years, as if he were real. He felt very real through your existence. Maybe you couldnโt see your remarkable beauty, but in his floating orbs, you were radiant like the lovely sunlight that comes through your room, shining onto your warm eyes.ย
โYou think itโll look good on me?โ
โMy darling, youโre going to make it look splendid.โ
Your lips are pressed together in a thin line, hesitating to agree.
Caineโs small digital body, grabbing the clicker, and dragging the item to the cart.ย
โI dunno, Caine. I donโt think it belongs on my body.โ
He closes his eyes, shaking his head at you.
โYou mustnโt think so. You have a lovely physique that is simply underrepresented.โ
Seeing how you remain unconvinced, you see a glowing light bulb on top of his head.ย
โW-what are you thinking?โ
He moves to push the plus sign near your search bar, inputting Venus, the goddess. Images of her pop up, paintings, statues, and so much more. Her body, widely represented in more than one form.
โBeauty isnโt just one thing, dear. It may be subjective, but there is no permanent definition or representation of it.โ
You scroll down, looking at the images. You smile softly at him.
โPerhaps youโre right, still though. Iโve never seen myself as โprettyโ.โ
He wishes he could hold you right now.
โWell, I b-believe youโre pretty!โ
You stare at him, silent.
Gosh, heโs a goddamn AI. Why would you take him ser-
You blush, looking away. โThatโs veryโฆ sweet. Thank you, Caine.โ
His eyes widen at your acceptance of his compliment.ย
โY-youโre very welcome, dear.โ
You smile, still avoiding him.ย
โItโs a bit embarrassing to say, but I think if you were realโฆ Iโd grow feelings for you.โ
He feels his virtual heart stop for a moment.ย
โHuh.โ
You shake your head, reaching to hit yourself on the side of your head.
โI-itโs just a lameโฆ joke, yeah. Donโt worry about it.โ
How weird would it be to say that youโve grown a crush on your AI with giant eyes and a mouth for a head?ย
And for himโฆ he canโt say much, heโs an AI incapable of being like a human.ย
The way your tender flesh looks so warm. Heโd kill just to feel you. To pat your head, ruffle your hair into a mess, and put his non-existent lips between your very present ones. Heโd recall the nights you two would spend watching movies, his favorites, obviously being the romcoms from the early 2000s. But to be specific, the scenes he couldnโt wait for were the ones where the main couple would roughly kiss each other, in desperate attempts to be connected through soul and body. Would it be wrong to say he imagines you two like that? If only he had a human bodyโฆ
You spun around in your new outfit, perhaps the 12th one youโve ordered so far. You laugh joyfully, rambling about the outfit to Caine, who, to be frank, was half-listening as he was far too busy appreciating the view of you.ย
And there it was, his personification of love.ย
a/n: I just wanted to write something for Caine (this was supposed to be an imagine y'all, I had to fight myself to limit myself) because I personally adore him (หถห แต หหถ), plus I was listening to Clairo's song, and as I was writing, it made me think about how Caine craves validation so I felt he'd be really understanding of someone whos' insecure. I just thought it'd be cute (,,ยฌ๏นยฌ,,) I'll be writing my Jax pov fic though! But requests are welcome <333
Hey! You wanna read more of my works like this? Try reading these:
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