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Optimus x Ratchet

It was a particularly chilly night on Earth and the Autobot base's heating system had malfunctioned. Optimus found himself shivering under his blankets, unable to warm up. He knew he needed to find a way to get warm or he wouldn't be able to recharge properly.

As he walked through the silent halls of the base, he spotted Ratchet in the medical bay. Ratchet was busy working on some new medical equipment, but he looked up when he heard Optimus enter.

"Hey, Optimus. What brings you here?" Ratchet asked, noticing how the Autobot leader was shivering.

"The heating system is down, and I can't seem to warm up," Optimus replied, his voice shaking a bit.

Ratchet frowned, "That's not good. I'm sorry, but I don't have any extra blankets or heaters."

Optimus sighed in disappointment, "I understand. I'll just have to endure the cold."

But before he could leave the room, Ratchet had an idea. "Wait, Optimus. I have an idea. Why don't you come and snuggle up with me? My body temperature is higher than yours and it might help you warm up."

Optimus hesitated for a moment, but the cold was becoming unbearable. He nodded and walked over to Ratchet's medical bed. Ratchet patted the spot next to him and Optimus climbed in, snuggling up to the medic's warm body.

At first, Optimus felt a bit embarrassed and awkward, but as he felt the warmth of Ratchet's body, he began to relax. He closed his optics and let out a contented sigh as he felt the chill slowly melting away.

Ratchet chuckled, "Better?"

Optimus nodded, "Much better. Thank you, Ratchet."

The two Autobots lay there in silence, enjoying the warmth of each other's company. It wasn't romantic, but it was comforting, and Optimus felt grateful for Ratchet's kindness.

As the night wore on, the heating system was eventually fixed, but Optimus never forgot the warmth and comfort he found in Ratchet's embrace. The two Autobots may have been warriors first and foremost, but they were also friends who cared for each other deeply.

In the days that followed, Optimus found himself thinking about the night he had spent snuggled up with Ratchet. He began to realize that he had developed feelings for the medic that went beyond just friendship.

He tried to ignore these feelings, thinking that they were inappropriate and would only complicate their relationship. But no matter how hard he tried, he couldn't stop thinking about Ratchet and the way he had felt in his arms.

One day, while they were both working in the medical bay, Optimus finally mustered up the courage to talk to Ratchet about how he was feeling.

"Ratchet, can I talk to you about something?" Optimus asked, his voice hesitant.

Ratchet looked up from his work and nodded, "Of course, Optimus. What's on your mind?"

Optimus took a deep breath, "I know this might sound strange, but...I think I have feelings for you. More than just friendship."

Ratchet's optics widened in surprise, "Optimus, I...I don't know what to say."

Optimus felt his spark sink, thinking that he had ruined their friendship. But then Ratchet spoke again, "But...I think I feel the same way, Optimus."

Optimus's spark leapt in his chest, "Really?"

Ratchet nodded, "Yes, really. I've been trying to ignore these feelings too, thinking that they were inappropriate. But...I can't help how I feel."

Optimus smiled, "I'm glad I'm not the only one. I was afraid I was going to ruin our friendship."

Ratchet chuckled, "I don't think anything could ruin our friendship, Optimus. We'll figure this out together."

And they did. They talked, they explored their feelings for each other, and they eventually started a romantic relationship. It wasn't always easy, but they knew that they had each other's backs and that their love for each other was worth the risk.

And on cold nights when they snuggled up together, they knew that they were more than just friends. They were partners, lovers, and soulmates.