Sing me to sleep - terror twins -

+ Chapter 32. This is a complete joke!

I caressed Skyla's cheek. 'I love you,' I murmured. She glanced at me as I pulled her closer. 'I know you do.' She buried her face in the crook of my neck. 'Do you think I am a good boyfriend despite my disorders?' I asked. She nodded. 'I think you do.' I made her look at me again. 'You know we kinda have a problem, right?' I asked. 'You mean Cooper?' She questioned. I nodded again. 'I'd love to ask you for a date but, I can't. The risk of being seen is too high,' I said. Her face dropped. 'Yeah, yeah... I know, they will take me away you,' she muttered. 'You're irritated.'

'Yes, I am. Because I love you and I don't want other people to influence how we live. How do you know for sure that he will do that. Tell me on what facts you base this all? It's my choice and as long as you don't force me to do anything, they can't do anything. I am here because I want to be with you,' she said, jabbing her finger in the center of my chest. 'I am doing it to protect you. How much do you know about them?' I asked. She went silent. 'That's what I mean. I decide wether you meet them, or not, clear?' She didn't agree. 'Yeah, whatever.' She pushed me aside.

'Skylar, Please. Where are you going?'

'Sideswipe,' was all she snapped. I sat down on my bed, burying my face in my hands. I tried so hard to do things right but right now it seemed impossible. She's mad at me, Sideswipe thinks I am selfish and Prime isn't happy either. Everyone seems mad at me right now. I hated the feeling.

I laid down, curling up. It tears me apart inside. Skyla is the only one who gives me sanity and makes me wake up a smile. It hurt to not be with her, just by thinking about it. I sighed. Am I making a mistake? Should I give it a try?

I grabbed my phone off the nightstand as it buzzed. Prime. Damn it why does he want to see me so often. I rolled my eyes and ignored his calls and messages. I am not in the mood to argue or to come to the base. I just wanna stay here at home. I hoisted myself up and headed downstairs. It's ridiculous to see her having so much fun with Sideswipe. I feel neglected. 'Sideswipe, can you leave for a bloody minute so I can have a word with her?'

My brother frowned before looking at me. 'It wasn't a question. Fuck off,' I snapped. He sighed and kissed her cheek before getting up he headed upstairs and shut the door of our room. 'Listen, Skyla. I am not doing this because it's fun but I am doing this to protect you. I am not going to argue with you about my choices. I am the mech here and you should do as I tell! I hope you get that into your mind. I don't tolerate disrespectful behavior. If you can't live with it, there's the door.'

She got up. 'This is not about disrespect, Sunstreaker! It's about living. Obviously, Cooper is a mature problem and we can't do anything about that. It's not your fault and I get you want to protect me from him but your own team? What is wrong with them? Honestly, why don't you try at least. Ratchet doesn't mind and neither does Jolt.'

'You have seen his damn reaction!' I shouted. She flinched. 'You have seen how he reacted when he got to know who you are! Is that what you want! To be looked at every time you pass because you're befriended with a psychopath or worse, you're dating me! If that's what you want, to be bullied every single minute of your life by my team and soldier than I'll take you right now and make it public to everyone!' I screamed. Skyla flinched. 'Well?!'

She shook her head. 'Look at me when I am talking to you.' She slowly looked up. I approached her, trapping her tween the wall and my body and tightly grabbed her jaw. 'I've done everything I can to protect you and I am not going to waste any of that just because you want to expand your horizon. I am the mech, females listen to me and you're not an exception because you're my girlfriend. If I say something, you'll obey me. Regardless your opinion, an.I.clear?' She nodded rapidly while I let go of her jaw. 'Good, I don't like repeating myself. This is the last time we argue about it. Next time, I won't be nice, clear?' She nodded again. 'Good, now hug me.'

She slowly embraced me. 'Only my voice counts, Skyla. Get that into your mind,' I snarled quietly in her ear before releasing. She sucked in a breath and sat back down on the couch. I walked up to the kitchen and got myself some coffee before sitting down at the table. I felt relieved to have that out. I keep worrying about and I guess my point is clear by now.

My brother looked at Skyla before he joined me at the table. 'What?' I muttered. 'Come on.' He hoisted me up. 'Let's have a walk.' I wasn't in the mood for a walk but I also knew Sideswipe wouldn't stop bothering me. 'Sunstreaker, don't be so hard on her,' he said. 'You know I only try to protect her. I am not going in discussion with you about it. I love her and I don't want to see her getting hurt or getting taken away just because I am different.'

He sighed softly and shrugged. 'How long will you be able to keep this a secret? Especially with Eden at the base and Cooper wandering around. He's involved with the Deceptions, bro. It's impossible to keep it a secret. Prime is going to find out on how own or you're forced to tell him.' I rolled his eyes, 'I will keep it a secret as long as it takes. We don't necessarily have to tell Prime. As long as we keep everything a low profile.'