Frequencies of The Heart (Soundwave x Reader)

Silent Frequencies

The metallic hum of the Nemesis echoed through the vast hallways, the distant clanks of Decepticon soldiers moving about like an omnipresent heartbeat. Among them was Soundwave, the ever-silent sentinel of communications, always monitoring the frequencies of battle, always listening. He was a mech of few words, but his presence was undeniable.

You had never expected to feel drawn to a Decepticon, especially not one as enigmatic as Soundwave. Yet, as the days turned into weeks on this war-torn ship, there was something about him that intrigued you. His silence wasn't cold; it was... thoughtful, deliberate. And somehow, in that quiet, you had found comfort.

You stood in the control room one evening, gazing out into the endless sea of stars. It was one of those rare moments when the war felt distant, and the beauty of the universe took precedence over the chaos.

"I didn't know you were capable of admiration," a familiar synthetic voice buzzed from behind. It was unmistakably Soundwave, though he rarely used his own voice. The moment startled you, but you smiled softly, turning to face him.

"I may be human, but I can appreciate the beauty in silence too," you replied, your voice calm, despite the way your heart raced at his nearness. His face, obscured behind his visor and mask, revealed little of his feelings. Still, you'd learned to read the subtle gestures—the way his posture shifted ever so slightly, how he tilted his head when he listened closely.

"Silence... peace... rare," he said, his voice laced with static but not unkind.

You nodded, moving a little closer to where he stood. "Especially on this ship."

For a while, neither of you spoke. There was no need. You both gazed out into the vast expanse of stars, the quiet between you more comforting than words could ever be. It was strange to feel so at ease with a Decepticon, with someone as closed off as Soundwave. But you had come to understand that his silence wasn't a wall, it was an invitation to something deeper.

"Why do you come here?" Soundwave asked after what felt like an eternity.

You looked at him, the soft glow of his visor reflecting in your eyes. "It's peaceful here. And... I know you'll always be nearby."

His visor flickered slightly, a gesture you had come to recognize as a sign of curiosity or interest. "You seek my presence?"

You laughed softly, a light blush creeping to your cheeks. "I guess I do. I don't know why, but I feel... safe when you're around."

Soundwave remained silent for a moment, his gaze shifting back to the stars. "Safety... mutual."

It took you a second to register what he was saying. Your eyes widened slightly, and your heart skipped a beat. "You feel safe around me?"

"Affirmative," he responded, his voice as calm and steady as ever, but there was something more to it. A tenderness that wasn't there before.

You stepped even closer, now standing right beside him. Tentatively, you reached out and touched the cool metal of his arm. It was a small gesture, but you knew it was significant. Soundwave didn't flinch, didn't pull away. Instead, he seemed to lean into it, just the slightest bit.

"Soundwave," you whispered, your voice barely audible. "I care about you. I know it's... complicated, but I can't help how I feel."

For a moment, there was nothing but the quiet hum of the ship and the distant sounds of space. Then, with a soft whirr, Soundwave raised his hand, gently placing it over yours. His touch was careful, almost reverent, as though he were afraid of breaking the moment.

"Emotions... illogical," he said quietly, but there was no rejection in his words, only understanding. "Yet... reciprocated."

Your heart swelled at his admission. It wasn't a grand declaration of love, but it was Soundwave's way of telling you that he felt the same. And in that moment, it was enough.

You leaned your head against his arm, feeling the steady, rhythmic vibrations of his internal systems. "I don't need logic," you murmured, closing your eyes as you let the warmth of the moment wash over you. "I just need you."

Soundwave remained silent, but you knew his answer. The two of you stood there, side by side, as the stars twinkled in the distance, the quiet between you speaking louder than words ever could.

In a world full of war and chaos, you had found peace in the most unexpected place—within the heart of a mech who communicated in silence, yet said so much more.