Transformers x Human Reader

(Tfp) Optimus x Reader - Cant Sleep

     It has been so long since ive been found. Many years ago I was walking on the edge of town, watching the millions of stars that lit up the sky. But I saw something in the desert that made me question if it was my imagination or not. Two giant robots fighting in the middle of the night. I did a nope and ran the opposite direction. The red and blue one took notice of this. It finished the fight with the gray one retreating and it came over to me.

    That was when I first met Optimus Prime. And now hes my guardian.

     I was spending the night at base but it was only me. The other kids had other plans and couldnt stay. At first Ratchet wasnt happy but he learned quickly that I like to be quiet and do my own thing. Miko told me that he hates almost everyone but ive seen he doesnt mind me.

     Everyone else was cool with me. They liked to hang out with me when they could. But currently, Ratchet and Optimus were the only ones up. Everyone else went to their berth rooms to rest.

    I was sitting on the couch as I scrolled through pinterest. I was pretty bored. It was the middle of the night and I just wasnt tired. Even if Ratchet pestered me into trying to sleep again, it just didnt work.

    Optimus stared at my relaxed figure on the couch. I could feel eyes on me. Or in his case, optics.

    "Whats up bud?" I asked him softly as I turned around to face him. I was one to never be really loud. Im the shy, introverted, keep to myself type of kid. Thats probably why Ratchet became fond of me. Well at least I dont have to worry about avoiding a wrench thrown in my direction.

    "You should rest. Even if you are not tired. Humans should not be up as long as you have." Optimus spoke gently, knowing I has sensory issues.

    "I know. Sometimes we cant sleep. Its one of those nights. I may be a night owl but even if I wanted to sleep, my body just wont let me." I sighed the last few words out as I shifted my body into a kneeling position on the couch. "I may have a solution to your problem." Optimus offered his hand for me to climb on. Ive apperently grown on him and he has admitted that he loves having me around.

    I trust him. So I carefully climbed over the couch and railing, onto his hand where I held onto his fingers as I sat down.

   He then set my confused form on the ground and then transformed, openening the passenger side door to tell me to get in.

   "Where do you two think youre going?" Ratchet scoffed, turning around. "You both need recharge!"

  "We are only going for a short drive. We will be back soon. Do not worry old friend." Optimus reassured him while I had gotten in. Ratchet only sighed and mumbled unreadable words while he continued his work.

   "Where are we going?" I asked as I put the seat belt around me. I know Optimus would never let it go if I rode without a seat belt.

    He went out of the base, driving down the road further into the desert. So many stars were seen and I was in awe. Ive always loved everything about astronomy and would often talk to Ratchet about it. He found it interesting with how much I knew.

   "I was hoping a drive would help you relax enough to fall into recharge." He admitted as I looked at the radio. I smiled at his kindness. "Thanks Optimus." Softly as always, I put my hand on the dash board as a way of letting him know I appreceate it.

   Then his holoform appeared in the drivers seat. "Since when could you do that?" An awe but slightly sarcastic tone filled my response.  "Ratchet made holoforms for all of us to help us blend in with mankind." Optimus smiled as he gently undid my seatbelt and lifted me onto his lap.

   "What are you doing?" Startled by his actions, I looked at him. Slightly scared but mostly curious.

  Optimus shifted us both so we were laying down, I being on top of him. "Ohh I see. This is your way of trying to get me to sleep." I finally realized why he was doing all of this. He cared for me so much and that made me feel special and loved. A feeling I dont feel too often.

   I gently got confortable so my head rested on his chest and my arms relaxed partially on him. He wrapped his strong arms around my waist and sighed happily. He always made me feel safe. No matter what.

   After a few moments, I closed my eyes. Finally relaxing enough to become tired. He then descided to gently rub my back and that put me out. I was silently asleep on him and he was releived I finally fell asleep.

  After a few hours Optimus returned to base. He got out with me in his arms, asleep peacefully. "How did you?" Ratchet wispered so he didnt wake my sleeping form. "Got her to relax. All is well Ratchet. You should go recharge too." Optimus softly spoke so he didnt wake me either. He walked up the stairs as Ratchet nodded but continued his work. Both of them knew he was going to finish up then go recharge.

  He layed down on the couch the same way he had layed with me in his cab. His bipedal form had slowly transformed so it wasnt so loud. He then walked off too his birth room after nodding a goodnight to Ratchet.

  Optimus holoform had sayed with me as I slept, the exact same way he had us when we were out for a drive. It always felt nice to have someone love you enough to care for you when you cant compleatly care for yourself.

  
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Bounus part:

    "Gotchya!" Miko yelled as she snapped a picture of us together. Her loud bubbly personality pretty much woke us up. "Really Miko?" I tiredly said.

    "You make a cute couple!" She said as she made kissy sounds and pretended to make out with someone.
Optimus was obviously flustered and my cheeks were now pink. We have been friends for awhile now and will do anything to help each other. But miko was doing this to irritate us.

    Optimus chuckled and had me lay back down. "Ill get her later." He wispered in my ear as he rubbed my back again. We enjoyed the morning together. Well that was untill Miko decided to play her electric guitar at full blast.

   "Miko!" Ratchet, Optimus, and I yelled all at once at her racket. It didnt phase her.