These Pretty Little Lies

Chapter 4

Optimus woke in a chair with a groan. He didn't know how he got into that chair. He wasn't even sure who was talking or who was holding his hand. Also how was he still in his holoform? He could swear he had fainted. With weary eyes, he looked up and around. He finally saw the hand holding his was Megatrons and Sammy was across from him. Looking at her form made him queasy. And it took all his self restraint to not puke or at the very least react. She didn't deserve any of this.

Then he realized he was still holding hands with Megatron. The mech in question reading a book one handed as his thumb went over his knuckles. It gave him butterflies and he felt a blush growing. Primus slaggit, he shouldn't be gaining feelings for Megatron. He's MEGATRON! They once were enemies! Or maybe they still are? THAT DOESN'T MATTER! THE BUFF, HOT, ATTRACTIVE, (DID HE MENTION HOW HOT HE WAS? BECAUSE PRIMUS STRIKE HIM DOWN IF HE DIDN'T AS THAT HOLOFORM WAS FUCKING HOT!)HOLOFORM WAS HOLDING HIS HAND! Oh he felt like he might faint... and then it hit him again and–

"EEK-!" He fell out of his chair with an audible thump and yelp... or what would be considered a yelp with how low his voice was. The chair itself colliding with the wall with a loud thunk after his initial collision with the floor.

Megatron watched with an amused shit eating grin. Although it faltered when Sammy shot up in her bed, gasping. She immediately raised her right arm, clearly attempting to touch her face. He got up and reached towards her, trying to get her to lay back down.

"Sammy, hey Sam, it's okay. You aren't there anymore. It's just Optimus and myself here." He spoke softly. But he tried and failed. The mere sound of his voice sent her into a BAD mental spiral. Her breathing picked up and she then raised her left hand.

"Samantha no!"

Optimus shot up, now over whatever it was that had happened earlier, and grabbed her injured arm. He brought it back down to her side and Sammy herself into a light hug.

"You're safe."

She froze, eyes wide.

"Where is my daddy?"

The four whispered words felt as though his own spark was being wrenched out of his chest. Optimus winced, not quite ready to tell her. He let her go, from the hug, and stepped back.

"Sammy, you need to rest." He insisted instead. She didn't listen, a deep frown sketched into her features and tears forming.

"Where's my daddy?"

Before anything could continue to happen, or well escalate any further, a nurse walked in. She held a small tray holding medicine and a glass of water.

"Miss Samantha, you need to take your pain medicine."

She raised the small cup containing various pills and lifted it to the young woman's mouth, lifting the cup of water up as well. She waited calmly until the pills were swallowed, which honestly didn't take long, and then left. The room was quiet after that. Aside from the occasional flip of a page.

"Megatron, why are you reading? Wait no. Actually, what are you reading?" Optimus asked, curiously.

Megatron looked up, then back at the book, and then at his hand, currently holding Optimus's again.

"I'm reading the encyclopedia. I felt the need to improve my knowledge over the words humans typically use." He said. The way he spoke.... it was rather quiet. It took Optimus by surprise, but gave him butterflies yet again. His attention was snatched when Sammy turned towards them, her eyes weary and expression guarded. Closed off from those who might use her emotions against her. Optimus suspected whatever trauma she went through at the hands of M.E.C.H was to blame.

"What happened to me? What happened while I was unconscious?" She asked quietly. Tears glistened in her beautiful yet lackluster blue eyes.

Megatron got up and went to her side. He was the one who went and comforted the young woman Optimus knew he was supposed to protect. Protect and keep safe from the dangers of the world. No, it didn't seem fair but in reality nothing ever really was.

"Samantha, many many things happened while you were out. I find it'll be best for you in the long run if we tell you once you've recovered." Megatron spoke softly. But he continued before Sammy could interrupt. "Physically and mentally Samantha. Optimus isn't the only one with a pledge to keep you safe and protected."

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A/N: This is where this fic temporarily ends. And yes! I'm alive! I've just been more focused on my fics over on AO3. This is one of those fics and it is my pride and joy. I am currently planning out a trailer for it so be on the scout for any announcements on it on my YT, IrisTheLastPrime and read my other fics on my AO3 account Iris_The_Last_Prime_YT!