Through Fire - Optimus x OC

Chapter - 10

"Did we throw it all away? Did we throw it all away?"

I ended up sleeping on the couch that night when I changed into the clean PJs. Optimus insisted on staying with me in case I needed anything. So, here I was waking up in the morning wrapped in a sleeping Optimus's holoform's arms. I tried not to think about how close we were, my left arm needing to be in a sling so I wouldn't jostle the wound.

I was sleepily gazing at his holoforms freckles, noticing a few constellations in them while also making my own. His usual stressed-out features were soft with his deep slumber. I bit my lip as I stared at his slightly gapped mouth.

He started stirring slightly, making me quickly look away and towards the coffee table where a glass of water and what looked to be pills for my pain. "Good morning, Brookelynn." Optimus's normally deep voice was deeper with sleep. "Are you alright?"

I smiled to not give away the butterflies in my stomach. "Morning Optimus. I am fine, just sore. Ratchet must have found the painkillers." I said lightly, pointing over to the coffee table. "Wish he also grabbed a pot of coffee though." I grumbled, about to get up and take the pills.

Optimus swiftly untangled himself from me, getting up and helping me in the process. Grabbing the small pills off the table and handing them to me while also handing the water over once I grabbed the pills. Once I took them, Optimus grabbed the sling, putting it over my head before carefully helping me get my arm settled into it.

The kids were either at school or getting there by now. So, we didn't have to worry about questions yet.

Optimus helped me stand, his hold tightened when I stumbled, still a little lightheaded from blood loss. When I was good, he let go grabbing the duffel bag that had clean clothes in it. He walked at my slow pace as we went to a bathroom not too far. The one I didn't destroy last night. I was able to change without too much trouble.

Maddie grabbed a shirt that was easy to get on and off when she was looking for clothes. She grabbed a loose purple tank top, my leggings that had the skirt attached and my flat soled knee-high black boots. Shadow stayed in her necklace form. She must have known Optimus would pull me out of my episode last night since she stayed silent.

Then when I was ready Optimus took me out to get some food, to help with my depleted blood. Why is he being so helpful and completely stuck to my side. I thought as he stayed in his holoform the entire time while grabbing food, even while he drove. His one hand closest to me kept twitching occasionally, almost like he was going to do something but backed out.

When I finished my food and we made it back to base, Ratchet insisted on me still getting some rest. So I went back to the couch, while Optimus went on patrol. I was surprised that I was able to get some sleep before waking when Jack, Raf, and Maddie came back from school. Maddie came running up and hugged me gently.

I raised my eyebrow at Jack. "Where is Miko?"

"Probably in detention again." He said flopping down on the other side of the couch. Raf and Maddie grab the controllers going to play the racing game against each other.

About 30 minutes later Bulkhead's engine came through the tunnel. He stopped and let Miko out who seemed annoyed. "Ugh. You sound like my parents." She told Bulkhead. Jack got up and went to the railing.

Bulkhead transformed and looked at her. "Well, aren't they Japanese?" Bulk asked hesitation and confusion in his voice.

Miko started walking over to the steps. "They may speak a different language, but you say the same things." She pointed at him before walking out of my view.