Hidden Spark

Chapter 27- Hideout

I opened my eyes a little, feeling my body being lifted up, realising it was just Bee as I was now laid across the back seats. Tessa climbed into the passenger seat, and Shane went to get in beside me so Cade could go in front, but the chair ahead slid back. "What'd I do?" Shane questioned, throwing his arms up.
"You were born." Cade responded, before climbing in instead, which Bee happily let him do. I rolled my eyes, sitting up anyway. "You're so protective." I complained, flicking the chair.
"You're so protective." I listened as my voice played back through the radio, before rolling my eyes. "Let me just add childish."
"Could a child..."
"Do not." I cut him off as everyone avoided eye contact with me. I let out a small yawn, before sighing and curling up against the window. The seat in front was pushed forwards, annoying Shane, but allowing me to have as much space as I liked. "Right, Bee, as much as I appreciate this, I'll just sort my own ride." I said, before getting out and transforming into my long missed Galaxy lambo. "That is awesome!" Shane stared at me in amazement, getting yet another light bash from Bee.

Then we were gone, racing down the dirt roads once again, this time Optimus leading us all, just as he used to. I was at the back, watching as Bee sped up, attempting to race past Drift, who also sped up to show he wasn't letting it happen. He also shot past Corsshairs, and I decided to race too, going straight for the side of Bee. "Oh no you don't." Bee sped up.
"Watch me." I responded, speeding past him, and going for Crosshairs.
"Ha! The buzzer just got beat by his femme." But his mocking was short lived as I revved my engine, flying past and towards the front. Next I went by Drift, until I was beside Optimus. "May I?" I requested permission to lead the group.
"Lead the way, Prime." If I was in any other form, I would've leaped with joy, but instead, I set off my horn, leading us on to an abandoned church I'd discovered on a scouting trip.

We had a plan. The humans would need supplies, so that was up to Shane and Tessa, whilst Cade sent in the drone with Optimus to scan an ID card. Then, Bee would print two out, one for Shane and one for Cade. Cade would go and find out a way inside. They'd go in this way, whilst I'd put a cloaking shield around myself, following them inside. Once in, we could figure out what was next.

"I guess phase one is working." I mumbled, standing up as Bee and I waited for Drift and Crosshairs to come back with Shane and Tessa. Cade had insisted they ride in separate cars, and Optimus wanted to make sure we stuck together, and agreed to send the pair. I was about to go over to check on Hound, when Bee grabbed my hand, turning me around and kissing me in an attempt to ease my nerves. "Hey, what's with you recently?" I asked, pulling back and looking at his worried eyes.
"There's something big coming, Lexie. I want to show you I love you, in case something goes wrong." He said, looking down in shame. I sighed, leaning on his chest, my arms wrapped around him tight. "Even if you did leave us, you'd never leave me," I reminded. He wrapped his arms around me too, resting his chin on my head.

That's when there was cough, and I jumped back, giving Optimus a guilty look. "Sorry, dad." I apologised, throwing my hands up innocently, remembering how awkward it was when the three of us were all together. Cade slumped down in a chair, shaking his head. "At least I'm not the only one." He spoke up, looking over as Tessa and Shane wandered in with the others. Drift instantly set to swinging his sword around, Hound and Crosshairs chatting in the corner.

"Hey, I found a whole bunch of boxes of clothes. So, sweetie you can get some long pants, nice, loose fitting ones, and lose the short shorts, Okay? What did you guys get?" Cade watched as they dumped their backpacks on the table, along with the stolen goods. I transformed, perching on Bee's shoulder. Tessa placed down a pot. "It's protein." She informed, looking over at her dad.
"Look, I said the essentials, Okay?" He reminded, looking at it.
"It wasn't easy, we almost got caught." Tessa sighed, as Cade looked over at Shane.
"You stole mouthwash?" He snapped.
"I like to be fresh when I'm making out with your daughter." Shane replied.
"That's funny." Tessa laughed, causing Cade to get even more annoyed. He picked up the bottle, throwing it to the other end and breaking the lid, causing BumbleBee to let out a mechanical laugh. "Yeah, that's not happening, ever." Cade said, sitting back down.
"Ever?" Tessa asked, a guilty look on her face that I knew all too well.