Blue Monday|Transformers.

Chapter 3: How Soon Is Now?

[A/N: This'll be one chapter updates (don't hold me to that, I've said that before about two chapter updates that turned into four chapter updates lmao) for this story from now on since ya know it's only two movies so far that are shorter than the bayverse ones and I have plans for this of course but also I don't wanna catch up too fast and you guys have nothing (fanfic being on hold for a while can be the worst for author and reader) since there'll be no new movie for a while. I'm trying to make sure you guys can savor it or whatever lol. I'm expecting Bumblebee to be around 6-8 chapters. Rise of the Beasts will more likely be longer, estimating 8-10 chapters. Not 100% sure.]

[Chapter title: How Soon Is Now? - The Smiths.]

Odd dreams and odd words aside for Clara, Charlie woke up with a lot more excitement and happiness than the day before. Clara was a little slower to start because her dreams kept her tossing and turning all night, which Charlie hadn't noticed. They were strange, she saw a planet of metal, glowing eyes that were blue and red, and a voice whispered to her. It said the word Cybertron, but that wasn't the only thing. She heard whispers of something called Primes, a name Optimus, and other things that blurred in her memory. All of this confused her, but she didn't want to say anything. She didn't want to upset or worry Charlie and Bumblebee, she didn't want to potentially trigger any pain for Bumblebee. So, she decided she was going to keep all this to herself. When Clara woke up she was almost drenched in sweat, but luckily, Charlie was not in the room. She heard some moving around in Charlie's bathroom and Clara quickly wiped the sweat from her face. "Hey, you okay?" Charlie's voice caught her attention and Clara turned her head to face her.

"Yeah, it was just hot last night. I had weird dreams, but I guess that's what happens when you find an alien." Clara assured her half-joking and Charlie chuckled lightly. The brunette walked over and held out her hands to Clara who took them before she pulled Clara to her feet, out of the sleeping bag. "You seem very excited and happy today, Charlie Watson. What have you done to the real Charlie?" She teased her friend who smiled and rolled her eyes.

"It's just nice to have two people on my side, you and Bee." Charlie stated, still smiling wide. "I haven't gone out to the garage yet to see him. I only woke up a little while before you." She informed her friend and Clara nodded. Admittedly, she was hoping Charlie would wait for her to go see Bumblebee again.

"Well, I for one can't wait to see your family's reaction to your complete and utter joy slash sudden mood change." Clara sarcastically remarked and Charlie rolled her eyes. The girl shoved Clara lightly with a small laugh as Clara grinned. The dark-haired girl took a deep breath and looked at Charlie. "Let's be honest, it's a good thing we found Bee for multiple reasons." She stated and Charlie exhaled with a slight nod. She was right about that. Charlie probably wouldn't woken up as excited this morning if they hadn't. She would've been stuck thinking about Clara leaving soon and a lot of crap, but it seemed like Clara hoped, Bumblebee was doing Charlie some good. "So, I was thinking, I'm good at art, my godmother Lucille got on me. So...if there's ever a time where you're at work and I'm not, I hang with Bee unless something comes up, and I can paint with him." Clara offers as she picks out some clothes from her bag and heads into the bathroom to get changed.

"You gonna let him touch your art stuff, Teddy?" Charlie raised a surprised brow that Clara obviously couldn't see.

"No! I still don't let you touch my art supplies, he'll watch and learn." Clara cut in firmly, rolling her eyes at her friend's words. "He wouldn't even be able to use my stuff without breaking it anyway, his hands are too big!" She exclaimed as if it was obvious. She'd made the mistake with Charlie already, took her about a week to accept her apology. Bumblebee just seemed to need someone around for the most part, he was incredibly hesitant about them leaving him last night.