Lost in bayverse book 1 [ rewriting ]

Chapter 11. Basics

'You shouldn't have kissed me.'

Sideswipe wasn't bothered and simply shrugged. I felt like I was talking to a wall or something. The mech set down, featuring for me to follow his lead. 'I am serious,' I stated. He hummed. 'I know, but you loved every bit of it,' he said. I rolled my eyes and poked in my food. A blush crept up on my face. He's right, but I don't want to admit it. I would love to have him kissing me again. Maybe a little longer this time. 'You're day dreaming.' I snapped out of my thoughts. 'No, I wasn't.' He hummed in disbelief. 'If you want more, you can ask. I'll give kisses for free.' I looked down at the table. 'Oh, and you're blushing.' I gave him a look. 'Just sayin'...' he winked.

I caught his eyes. Those perfect blue eyes. He was wearing his dark blue N.E.S.T T-shirt, skin jeans and military boots. His holster was already attached around his left thigh. He's about to give a training. 'You're going to give a training?' I asked. He nodded and took a bite. 'Yup.' He popped the 'p' and smirked. 'Can I watch this time?'

He rapidly shook his head. 'Absolutely not! You're not going to join because I know you'll get excited and wants to join. No! So stop asking, got it?' I was annoyed. Of course I wanted to join and be part of everything. On the other hand, I felt embarrassed for having that feeling. Like a true fan girl. It's not fun being in this position. 'I can see you think. Look, you got me because we are scared you'll get hurt. The training isn't the end of the world. There are other things you can do around here if you want to make yourself useful. Like administration.'

He was totally mocking me off at this point. 'You truly find yourself funny, huh?' I sulked. He didn't reply. He can be a jerk. He left fifteen minutes later to give his training. I was kissed off about his previous comment and searched for Ironhide after breakfast. 'Can I join?' He gazed at me and raised a brow. 'Join?' He repeated in utter disbelief. 'Yeah, you know... be part of the training?' I questioned. 'Doesn't Sideswipe allow you to join his? He's your guardian.' I shrugged. 'His class is kinda boring. I bet he wouldn't mind,' I said and managed to pull an innocent smile on my face.

'Alright.' He gestured for me to come further into the training hall. 'But we don't have to mention it to him,' I added. Ironhide raised a brow. 'He didn't approve? Is that what's going on?' He asked. 'Well, he gave me an advice. That's more the case here,' I mumbled. He snorted and pointed me to join the group ahead. I would've loved to join Sideswipe's class, but he would never let me join.

The beginning was okay. We did some warming up and I could keep up, but the actual combat part was hard. The soldiers were rough and I didn't want to complain about it. This is what I wanted. Honestly, I thought Ironhide was giving training sessions to rookies as well, but these guys were experienced soldiers. After two hours, the training was over. 'Can you still walk or should I call Sideswipe?' I jumped on my feet. 'I am fine. I am totally fine. No need to call him!' I stated. 'You look like a train wreck. As if you were run over by a truck. Do you understand now why Sideswipe doesn't want you to join?' he asked. 'You set me up?'

'I am not stupid. Sideswipe knows what he's talking about and I know he's an ass lately, but he's right about this.' I sighed. 'I can get better.' Ironhide walked off. great. I thought, walking off. I was already sore before I even started, but now I could barely move. It was totally worth it though. 'What the hell happened!' I jumped up from Sideswipe's yell. I hadn't even noticed him. 'What did you do?!' he lifted my chin, staring at my face and body. 'I uh...' I tried to find the right words. He shook his head. 'I can't believe you joined Ironhide's class. They're senior soldiers, they have been doing this for years, served in multiple countries and have been through a lot. Are you really that stupid? I told you no and you completely ignored me!'

'It's not the end of the world! I joined once, just once!'

'I don't care! You disobeyed! I don't have many rules but I am your guardian and you need to listen to me when you're here. You don't belong here, in a military base and you don't know anything. Maybe you think you do, but you don't! A couple of movies won't make you a pro. This isn't a game! This is serious and I don't want to argue with you about it, do you got!?' he snapped. I nodded and looked away. 'Take a shower and stay in th room. I don't want you wandering around. Apprently you can't be on your own.' I clenched my jaws and wisely kept my mouth shut. It's a bad moment to argue.

I headed back, took a shower and laid in bed. Sideswipe was not happy. I thought he had cooled down by now. 'Sideswipe, say something...' I blocked his way. 'I have said what I had to say, so...' he pushed me aside. 'You are still mad...' He stopped with what he was doing. 'Yes, of course I am mad. I told you no, and then you start trying, behind my back, to joing the class of another mech.' A sucked in a breath. 'Of course I am mad.' He passed. 'I am sorry.'
'Yeah, well... the damage has already been done.' I blocked his way. 'I am not gonna do administration work if you were really serious about it. If you're getting all so upset about the fact that the soldiers are so rough, why don't you train me personally? Without others? Just the basics that I know how to defend myself.'

He crossed his arms. 'You said it yourself, I don't know anything so then teach me.'
'The basics it is, you don't get to have your own gun, combat knife or access to any weapons at this base, you will listen exactly to what I am saying, you do not train by yourself, you don't steal any military vehicles, and you don't have join any classes again. The basics it is, got it?' I nodded. 'Thank you.'

'Oh, and before I foget... you do not get to try practicing with my sword.' I didn't even know he had a sword laying around here somewhere. 'Alright...' He embraced me. 'Get some rest.' He stepped back and grabbed a second gun.