[FIN / PART 1] - Bumblebee x Optimus Prime ( + Short Stories).

Will you be my what?? // Mini #2

Ship/s: Ratchet x Wheeljack, small Optimus Prime x Bumblebee.

Optimus Prime's POV:

It was peaceful in the base, well, as peaceful as it can get. I was minding my own business humming a song in my head with my optics closed, trying to stop a smile. Everyone was doing their usual thing. Playing with the humans, working or being grouchy. I'd look over to Ratchet.

"Ratchet, may I ask you something?" I'd ask politely.

"Of course you can. Never be afraid to ask me something Optimus." The medic replied while still looking at what he was doing.

"I fear you are not listening to me fully, Ratchet." I shifted slightly, turning to face him.

The medic responded by carefully placing whatever he was holding and turning his full attention to me, "What is it?" he'd ask.

"Do you know what day it is?" I'd ask. The medic would only look at me with confusion. "I'm guessing you don't, by the expression you're wearing." I continued, "It's Valentine's Day today. You gift things to someone you care about and hope they accept." I'd finish.

"Valentine's? Is this a human holiday or something? You know I don't do those types of things Optimus." The medic responded, "They bore me and don't really do anything to help. They don't have a purpose."

Hearing this from Ratchet wiped the smile off my face within a matter of seconds. Not that I was going to ask him but it ruined my spirit to hear that he didn't even want to try. Ratchet was always like this with holidays. First, it was School Holidays, then Christmas. Now this?

"Ratchet, can't you at least try it before you decide you don't like it?"

"I already know I'm not going to like-" Ratchet tried to say but promptly got cut off by a Wrecker.

"Hey sunshine, hey Prime. How are you two?" Wheeljack would intervene, holding a smirk.

"Wheeljack!! I've told you before, don't call me sunshine!" Ratchet would bark! Ratchet's sudden volume shift took me by surprise a little. I looked over at Wheeljack. I could tell he was expecting this reaction from Ratchet, seeing as how Wheeljack's smirk only grew wider and slowly turned into a laugh.

Ratchet's POV:

After I yelled at Wheeljack for calling me... 'sunshine', I noticed Optimus was gesturing something to Wheeljack before leaving us and joining the others. I'd return my head to Wheeljack who's now looking at me with a shy expression. Odd.

"What's on your mind Wheeljack? I've never seen you look like this before." I'd point out his shy face and he'd perk up. "Well?"

"I have a question for you Doc." he'd answer.

Just as I was about to blow his head off for calling me Doc, which wasn't my name! I noticed he was holding something behind his back. He'd notice my gaze and try to hide it even more before speaking up again.

"Can I ask you a question?"

"Sure?" I'd reply, trying to ignore the fact he had called me 'doc'.

He'd fidget a bit before finally spilling, "Will you be my Valentine?" he'd say as he'd look at me with a flirty face, head held down. He'd finally reveal what he was hiding. A handmade, hand-painted bouquet of roses. Sweet. I only froze at his words.

"Your... W-Will you be my what?!" I'd bark once again, not meaning to raise my voice. "What is it about Valentine's does everyone seem to enjoy?"

I'd freeze as something firmly gripped my hand. I'd then feel a force that yanked me towards Wheeljack. He'd proceed to kiss me on the cheek and then whispered in my ear, "...you". He'd pull back and then held his hand out, holding the roses with a blush. I, still frozen, just obediently took the roses and didn't speak a word. Only then did I realize everyone was looking at us now.

"Awww look! Ratchet's turning even more red! Haha!" Miko would finish with a laugh as she pointed at me. Everyone then focused their attention on me! I could feel my Spark trying to escape my chest right then and there but before anything else could happen, Wheeljack took my hand once again and asked if we could go for a drive together, him saying he had the perfect spot to watch the sunset away from the sight of humans so we can be in our bot forms.

I'd peek over Wheeljack's shoulder to hopefully get a reassuring smile from Optimus but when I looked, he was getting a kiss from our scout, as well as various gifts, and they would exchange them, smile and laugh. Why couldn't I understand this?

"...Alright, let's go to this hidden place of yours Wheeljack." I'd finally speak, breaking the awkward silence between us. He'd perk up with excitement from my reply and transformed almost immediately.

TIMESKIP because my laziness is slowly engulfing me.

We'd shortly arrive at the closed-off place, and he wasn't kidding. No roads or houses in sight. Just an iconic tree next to a cliff that's overseeing the landscape with a convenient sunset. What could possibly happen? ...I've seen too many human romantics to not know what could happen here. We'd both sit underneath the tree gasping at Earth's beauty. Optimus would tell me of places he's been and beautiful sights he's seen, I always thought he was exaggerating but now... I believe him fully. This is incredible!

I could sense that Wheeljack was leaning in, so I turned to look at him with a look. He'd very quickly retract and act seemingly normal, pointing at the sunset and trying to mislead me. I thought I'd spare him the embarrassment. I'd grab him, pull him closer, lock eyes with him, and kiss. I could feel him melting into the kiss as I started to pull away, he'd complain because of this. I'd tease him and we'd talk a little more, he even managed to make me laugh a bit.

I think I finally understand the holiday's meaning. It's to cherish your relationships with others. To show them just how much you really care for them. I'd shyly blush as we proceed to walk a bit. We both transform and head back to base, and as we drove along the roads, I'd think back to how we kissed underneath the tree. How he felt. How I felt. It was amazing, and I don't want to lose that feeling again.

The End! :D

Kind of an abrupt ending but I was running out of creative juices and I needed to stop so I hope that'll satisfy c: