Chronic lurker. 19+ and will post NSFW!!! I will try to post as much art as I can. Drabble in writing from time to time. I do write fanfics and may post those as well. loved wheeljack for too damn long that's its probably not healthy.
Revellllllllllll!!! It's my birthday!!! If you got a chance, May I request some spicy soft TFP Wheeljack? 🙏 pretty please?
Here's my special eepy girl as tax.
Awww! Sure and happy belated birthday! 🔞 MDNI Mass displaced mech 🌶️
Needy
TFP Wheeljack x Reader
• Coming online slowly, he vents and then vents harder, pulling your scent deep as his head lifts. That subtle shift spilling through him in heat and need to make his spike stir behind his plating. Wonders if you’re dreaming of him. Rumbling as he pushes up onto his knees, he flips back the edge of the blanket and stares at you sprawled naked on your belly asleep, thighs slightly parted. And recharging mass displaced definitely has its perks as he growls.
• “Jack,” you groan sleepily as big hands palm your waist, lifting you. Halfway still asleep as he shoves pillows under your hips, you’re still tangled in the dream of him claiming you. ‘I know, but I need you,’ he soothes, voice a low rumble as you feel his spike release to pressurize against your butt. And your toes curl when he moves over you and slowly stretches you, the last vestiges of the dream and reality blurring together as he settles against your back mindful of his weight.
• Growling at how tightly your slick heat is wrapped around his spike, he lazily thrusts inside you. Finding a rhythm as one of your legs slides against his and you wake up enough to respond. Rocking yourself back to meet every hard drive of his hips. Sliding an arm under you and the pillows to shift the angle, he hears you raggedly gasp his name and he knows he’s found that sweet spot. “Yeah, I know what you need,” he snarls, hips pumping.
• Fingers fisting in your sheets, that cocksure, lazy certainty of his makes you want to smack him even as you’re moaning and pushing back against him. Chasing that high and the promise of pleasure. “This is mine. No one else’s. You’re mine,” he growls, scarred lips brushing your ear and you know he wants you to say it. To stroke his ego. And when you don’t, he nips at your earlobe to make you whimper. Body coiling, you shatter and his movements get rougher. More urgent.
• Jaw clenched at how tightly you’re fisting him, he tries to drag it out. Make it last as he ruts against you. But you whimper his name, trembling with little aftershocks and he’s shuddering with his overload, driving deep and rocking his hips shallowly against you as he fills you. Mouth opening, he grips your shoulder in his denta, frame straining as he grinds against you. Engine grumbling as he vents raggedly, he slowly becomes aware of the feel of your heart racing against him, your own rough breathing as he barely bites down to make you gasp and reach back to swat at him. “I wasn’t even awake,” you mutter as he rests his chin on your shoulder, frame covering yours as he tries to keep most of his weight off of you. But he’s not pulling out any time soon, either. Isn’t done, yet. ‘So?’ He teases, hips rocking lazily.
I woke up and saw that Wheeljack also seemed to have a habit of disappearing before morning.
I tried to ignore the pang in my chest at his absence as I got up. Hound exhanging good mornings with me as I took my stuff back to the room.
I did my usual routine before coming back out to have another light breakfast.
I had just finished eating when I felt a familiar presence behind me. Skin prickling at the sensation. I slowly turned to check before nearly jumping out of my skin when I caught Wheeljack standing directly behind me.
"Ready to go?" He grinned at me expectantly.
I blinked up at him dumbly. "Huh?"
"I'm going to take over your training for now." Wheeljack stated as he looked down at me with his arms crossed. Like he wouldn't let me escape. As if I didn't have a choice in the matter.
My mind backpedaled. "What? No way! Are you crazy?! Did Hound allow this?" Panic started to race up my back. My mind immediately going to what happened at the lake. I had no idea what was going through his mind. What caused this sudden switch?
"Hound will oversee it. You're with me now." He smirked at my frazzled expression.
"I'm going to die." I mumbled before Wheeljack picked me up to throw me over his shoulder. "You'll be fine." He drawled.
"Put me down!" I fought him as he carried me to the exit. I tried to kick my legs as he pressed me against his shoulder. Squirming in his servo trying to slip out from his grasp.
My small palms smacked at his shoulder as he readjusted me. He couldn't help but take notice at how small and light I was as he held me. Mentally noting that it definitely would help with agility.
I protested as much as I could while he carried me all the way out to where I would usually train with Hound.
I ended up giving up by the time he reached the place. Sulking as I was haphazardly draped over his shoulder. Never in my life have I thought that the first time my mate would hold me would be like I was a sack of potatoes.
'Where did my dignity go?!' I internally cried.
I tried not to be self conscious when he carefully held me as he set me back down.
"Hound has been giving you the basics. I'm going to train you based on your body structure." He informed me with a grin.
I deadpanned, "Huh."
"You're small and compact. Your punches don't have a lot of weight behind them. I'm going to teach you how to utilize your strength. As well as using your small size to your advantage." He stated with a confident smile. Self assured in that he could train me better.
This couldn't possibly go well.
"You sure you can do that?" I looked at him incredulously. Ignoring his small comment. I didn't want to doubt him but I couldn't help it based on what happened not long before.
"Of course." He boasted.
"Right." I eyed him apprehensively. This definitely won't go well. What the hell is he planning?
"First lets work on your form." He stated as he eyed me. Causing me to bristle at his scrutinizing gaze and statement. "What's wrong with my form?" I scowled at him while feeling defensive.
"I'll show you. Get into position." He ordered as I grumbled at him irritably.
I got into my normal stance as he mass displaced. My eyes widening while I watched him. I couldn't shake my awe at seeing him do it for the first time. My heart starting to beat a little faster now that he was much closer to my height.
"First things first." He began as he stepped up to me. "Widen your stance." He stated while he nudged my feet apart with his ped. My balance teetering as he pushed them a little wider than where I had them.
"Hey, hey! Watch your freakin foot! What are you doing?!" I griped as he adjusted me.
"Your balance will be better this way. It will be harder to knock you over since your center of gravity is in your hips. He stated as his optics trailed up from my feet to my hips. My cheeks flushing at where his gaze lingered as I fussed at him. His servos poised by my sides in case if I started to fall.
"I don't see how this will help." I huffed at him. I held a little doubt. But I was curious to see if he could really make a difference. Not only that but this might help close the gap between us and bring us closer. So I was willing to give it a shot.
"I want you to try to copy me." He informed me while he stood opposite from me. He showed me where to have my hands and demonstrated a few moves. "Now you try." He nodded at me.
Anxiety coiled in my stomach. Suddenly feeling uncomfortable at the idea of throwing a punch at him. What if I land a solid hit and hurt him? I don't want to hit him.
"Don't worry about hitting me. I can take it." He encouraged me when he saw my hesitation.
I tried to replicate the moves he did. Feeling a bit lighter on my feet in the new stance. He grinned at me with satisfaction as he effortlessly dogged my attacks. "Good." He praised at my immediate improvement. Proud that his techniques were already working.
He continued to work on my posture and how to move. Instead of a closed off stance like I had been taught before he wanted me to learn how to be quick and light on my feet. Instead of focusing on blocking attacks he wanted me to learn how to dodge better. As well as how to put more power in my punches by using my body weight and momentum. To use my smaller stature to my advantage. As well as how to use my legs more and how to kick correctly.
He also forced me to stretch. Seeing that my flexibility could be better after witnessing a few poor attempts at a high kick.
"If you want to fight better you need to be more flexible." He informed me as he gently pushed on my back as I tried to do a split hamstring stretch.
"Easy for you to say. This fucking hurts." I growled at him through grit teeth as he carefully tried to push me further into the stretch.
"If you want to kick higher you need to widen your range of motion." He stated as he assisted me before making me do another stretch.
"I hate you." I grumbled under my breath as I reached to touch my toes. His servos putting gentle pressure on my back.
He continued to make me do a few more stretches before informing me that I needed to stretch every day to become more limber. He wouldn't take any objections.
He continued to show me different techniques and made me replicate them over and over. So I would get it near perfect and ingrain the movement into my muscles till it came naturally. We continued to practice and spar till my body trembled with overexertion and I couldn't do anymore.
I gave up and lied on the ground. Sweaty, exhausted and probably more bruised. Every muscle aching from the hours of training. 'This motherfucker purposely wore me out.' I huffed to myself mentally.
I looked over at him defeated. I wished I would just swallow my pride and ask him to carry me back. I doubted I had the strength to even pull myself up and walk all the way back in. A long soak in the hot spring and a nap sounded good at the moment.
"Don't tell me youre already tired." He teased as he watched me lie on my back on the grass and dirt.
"Fuck off. Yes I am. Leave me alone." I snipped at his jeering. I was running out of energy to even bicker at him.
"Fiesty." He hummed as he bent down and helped me to my feet. Quickly catching me when my trembling legs faltered and started to fall.
"Ok that's it for today." He conceeded as he slid his arm under my knees to hoist me up. Earning a protest as he carried me back bridal style.
"I can walk." I pouted as he walked inside the base up to my room. I didn't want to seem helpless even if I felt like garbage. "Didn't look like it." He replied back as he hesitated by the door. Debating whether to go in or not.
I watched him curiously. My heart beating faster at the care he was showing me. "I can handle it from here." I stated shaking him out of his daze.
"I got it." He grumbled as he fumbled with the knob. I stiffled a laugh when he finally managed to get it open with a huff.
He faltered for a second as he stood in the middle of my room. Almost as if he wasn't sure what he was doing.
"I got it from here now. Seriously. You don't expect to wash me yourself do you?" I half joked. Half afraid he might actually try. "Just set me down over there." I pointed to the closed bathroom door.
He walked over and gently set me back on my feet. Standing close with his servos ready. Making sure I wouldn't lose my balance again.
As soon as I was standing I suddenly became very subconscious that it was just him and I in my room. My poor heart beating even faster at the observation. I watched him nervously as his optics roamed around curiously. Taking in the room he's never seen before.
"Welcome to the omega quarters." I stated awkwardly with my arms spread wide to gesture to the space. "Not many cybertronians have been in here."
He looked back down at me when that statement got his attention. "Who has?"
I could've sworn I heard a little bit of jealousy in his tone but didn't mention it. "Eh. Smokescreen definitely." I began and saw how his brows furrowed while irritation twitched in his face. "He's just a close friend. He likes to hang out." I quickly spoke. Compelled for some reason to plead my case. "Cliffjumper and Bee sometimes come in to visit from time to time. Ratchet has when one of us were sick before. Hound rarely does and Magnus just recently." I confessed. Feeling uncomfortable under his heavy stare.
Wheeljack just studied me for a minute before looking over to the other door on my left. "What's the other doors lead to?"
I perked up as I followed his gaze. "I'll show you!" I chirped enthusiastically while I carefully walked over to open it. Swinging the door wide to show the large room with the hot spring. "This is my favorite place." I told him as he peeked inside. "Nothing is more relaxing than soaking in here after a long day of work." I confessed with a wide smile.
He hummed in acknowledgement as he looked from the hotspring to down at me. Admiring my bright proud smile. He had to catch himself as he felt that warmth creeping back in his spark as he watched me.
He carefully shut the door and looked at the one I had originally asked him to set me down in front of.
I followed his gaze. "That's just the bathroom. Where I clean up." I told him as I walked back over to it. Opening the door for him to take a peek. He peered inside and noticed that the bathroom seemed to have another door that led into the hot spring.
"Now if you don't mind." I stated as I slipped around him and began to gently push him out of the way to the bathroom. "I'd like to wash the sweat and dirt off from earlier."
"You sure you dont want help?" He teased as I tried to move him.
"I'm sure." I huffed when I failed to get him to budge.
"Alright, Alright." He replied as he moved out of the way so I could close the door.
He debated on leaving but decided to wait. It wouldn't be good if I fell while I was in there by myself.
He didn't know why he was acting so concerned. Maybe because he knew he pushed a little too far. Just like Hound warned he would. And this was his way of making up for it.
He now understood why Hound warned him. I didn't like to give up easily and seemed to have a habit of pushing past my limits. So he needed to be more aware of when enough is enough.
He leaned against the wall as he heard water start to run. Quietly listening in to make sure he didn't hear me fall.
While he silently made sure I was fine. He took the time to look around the room. It wasn't small by human standards but to a cybertronian it wasn't very big.
He saw a few beds lined against the wall across from the entryway. Obviously one was mine. The other was Miko's. The couple others including the bunkbed looked like they've been untouched for a long while. Noticing that they were practically bare mattresses with a fine layer of dust collected on them.
He decided to walk around to look a little closer. Might as well since he was already there.
As I showered I tried to calm my nerves. He carried me to my room..... He CARRIED me into MY room. That was the first time he had ever entered my quarters and it made me quite nervous. It felt oddly intimate. Even if that wasn't the intention. Why was he doing this? Why was he suddenly so touchy? What caused this change? I didn't know if I could handle this. It reignited the feelings in my heart that I tried to smother. I didn't understand it. I didn't want to misinterpret it.
I got out of the shower and debated on soaking in the hot spring. I originally wanted to but quickly decided against it. I was still quite warm from my shower and post training session. I didn't want to overheat or make myself sick. I also was tired enough that I didn't want to scare Miko by accidentally falling asleep in there again.
I wrapped my hair up in a towel and another around my body after drying off. Zoned out on autopilot I opened the door to grab a new change of clothes when I froze. My mind finally registering what I was seeing.
"WHAT THE HELL? GET OUT!" I quickly panicked when I caught Wheeljack looking at a photo on my dresser between Miko's and my bed.
"I don't know what you're so freaked out about. I've seen way more of you the other day." He stated flatly as he walked up to me. Giving the towel wrapped around my body a playful tug.
I instinctively swatted at his servo. "Still!" I snipped at him.
"Then what's the problem?" He asked while flashing me a coy smirk. Feigning innocence.
I bared my teeth at him. How do I explain this to him? All he had to do was lift the towel from the bottom edge or one good tug and he would be able to see everything.
Heart drumming in my chest I stepped back from him. "This is more vulnerable. Now if you don't mind I'd like to get dressed." I tried to play off my nervousness.
He grinned down at me with arms crossed. "I don't mind." It felt like he was challenging me.
"Well I do!" I snapped as I walked past him to my dresser.
This freakin mech.
I could feel the weight of his optics on me as I rummaged through my clothes. Tossing a shirt on my bed as I struggled in my search for a pair of shorts.
My senses going absolute haywire as he quietly came up to me. I fought to not let it show as he stood directly behind me. If I stepped back I would press against him. Or more like my barely covered ass would press against him.
"Do you not want me here?" He rumbled softly in my ear making me flinch. I had a fistful of panties in one hand and trying to hold my stupid towel closed with the other. My hair towel annoyingly starting to come undone at the worst possible moment.
I pushed out a shakey sigh as I glanced at my bed for a second. These mixed signals were really fucking with my mind and body. In the back of my mind I wondered what he would do if I just dropped the towel hiding my body right there and then. My instincts whispering their sirens song to just do it.
Gripping my towel a little tighter in my hand I peered over my shoulder at him. But the look he had completely threw me off guard. It wasnt his cocky smile or that classic smirk when he teased me.
No.
It was more serious. There was a weight in his expression I've never seen before. His optics softer as he gazed at me with a heavy warmth I wasn't familiar with. This expression could be dangerous. If I didn't know any better it almost seemed like it was full of desire.
It has to be the mate bond. There's no other reason. That's what I firmly believed. At least that's what made the most sense. Why else would he look at me like that? Especially when I was in a vulnerable position like this.
Heart pounding I turned to face him. My back pressing against the dresser as I held onto the towel wrapped around my body even tighter. I pushed out a long breath I didn't realize I was holding. My stupid hair towel untwisting; Slipping off my head to fall on the floor.
I could feel my body reacting to him being so close. The uncomfortable warmth in the pit of my stomach as I surpressed my unwanted desires. My heart rate climbing at the thought of him being able to pick up on it.
"What are you trying to do?" I murmured up at him as his intense gaze made me heat up. Warmth flooding places I didn't want it to go.
The silence was heavy. His servos hovering at my sides. As if he was holding back. Afraid that if he touched me he wouldn't know where he would draw the line. If he started would he be able to stop?
I bit my lip. I wanted him to make a move just as much as I hoped he wouldn't.
As much as my body wanted to do things I shouldn't. My heart screamed at me. Actions without emotion behind it were empty. I refused to give in to baser desires just because it was ingrained into me. It would only hurt more and only make me feel hollow. And maybe, Just maybe, He felt that way too.
We couldn't just keep standing here like this. The silence deafening where the only thing I could hear was my breathing and the frantic drumming of my heart. This intimate impasse must end.
I shifted uncomfortably as I weighed my options. I decided to take a risk.
My grip on my towel loosened. His optics widening when I flashed him my naked body for a split second before- *THWAP* I flung my damp towel as it smacked across his face. While the towel covered his helm I ducked under his arm. Quickly swiping the clothes off my bed. I made a mad dash to the bathroom just as he pulled my damp towel off his head. He was able to catch a glimpse of my bare asscheeks before I dissapeared.
Standing there frozen he glanced between the damp towel in his servos to the door I hid behind. The faintest sweet scent lingering where I had stood moments earlier.
Bracing against the counter I clutched my chest. Trying to catch my breath while I tried to steady my racing heart.
Once I felt like my heart wasnt going to burst through my ribcage finally I got dressed. Hesitantly I opened the door and peeked around it to see if he had left yet.
I couldn't help the disappointment I felt when I saw that my room was now empty.
I walked over to my bed. Finding my towels clumsily folded as they sat on top of my bedding. I surpressed a chuckle as I picked them up. Musing at his handiwork.
At least he tried.
I stared at them for a second before hugging them close. Bringing them to my face I inhaled deeply. Catching the faintest scent of him lingering on the fabric.
What was I doing? I seriously needed to get a grip.
I took my towels back to the bathroom and set it on the counter. Not having the heart to unfold them and hang them up before walking out.
I was surprised I didn't see him at all when I left my room. It didn't take long for Miko and Elaine to come up to me.
"We saw him leave the room!" Miko announced as they quickly approached me.
"Tell us. What were you two doing?" Elaine purred intrigued. Her tone implying we were doing something naughty.
"He helped carry me to the room after training. Nothing happened." I told them as Elaine gave me a look.
"Yeah, training." Elaine grinned as she did air quotes with her fingers.
I gave her a flat look. "Really. Just training."
"Boo. Boring." She pouted at my deadpan reply.
"Where did he go anyways?" I tried to change the subject. I didn't need the girls to know something kinda did happen.
"Out driving somewhere. I didn't get the chance to ask." Miko shrugged as she remembered how he seemed to make a beeline out the exit of the base from our shared room.
I frowned at this but didn't say anything. I wish I knew why it seemed like he left so quickly. Was it because he didn't want to be around me after what happened? Did my human body bother him? Or... was it the opposite? I really shouldn't think about those things but I couldn't help but wonder.
Currently he was out driving aimlessly. That was too close. Way too close.
He could still feel the charge under his plating. The fresh air helping him push away the dangerous thoughts that started to filter into his mind. My faint yet intoxicating scent making his mind go places it shouldn't. He almost entertained the idea of pushing me up against the wall when he cadged me in. To rip away the little bit of fabric hiding my body from his view. Then when he caught a glimpse of soft pale skin that he's never seen before he nearly lost control.
"Frag." He let out a hiss. That wasn't meant to happen. That wasn't his intentions. He only wanted to mess with me a little. But seeing me vulnerable like that took his mind places he didnt expect to go.
So now he was letting the scenery around him fly by in a blur of colors. Trying to run from the thoughts that wanted to plague his processor.
In the end I didnt get to see him for the rest of the day.
I stamped down any disappointment I felt and rationalized it was probably for the best.
Especially after what had happened earlier. Could I face him normally? Maybe this was a blessing in disguise.
Once again I ended up sleeping in the bots area that night. Miko has long since caught on but never bothered me about it. Sometimes she brought my stuff to me. Tonight she decided to join me instead. It was Smokescreen and Cliff watching over us this time. Cracking jokes as the four of us idly chatted late into the early morning.
I was roused in a half awake daze later that morning when I felt something poke my cheek. Grumbling irritably at being woken up I sleepily pushed whatever that was in my face away. I cracked an eye open to try to catch who had the audacity to bother me. Squinting to see a large blurry figure towering over me. I stretched out my arm to feel that Miko was still passed out next to me. Noting that it was probably cybertronian.
I tried to go back asleep only to feel something poke at my cheek again. Damn they were persistent. This time I grumpily fully opened my eyes to see who was bothering me only to jolt up.
"I was wondering how long you were planning to sleep." Wheeljack teased as he stood over me.
I ignored the little skip my heart did and glared at him before pulling my blanket up over my head. "Let me sleep. I'm tired." I grumbled at him from under the covers.
I felt my blanket get pulled away. "Hey!" I snapped at him as he held my blanket hostage.
"So grouchy. What happened? Can't sleep without me now?" He purred as I glowered at him while I reached for my blanket. Him holding it up over my head just out of reach.
"I can sleep just fine without your presence. Now give me my blanket you pain in the ass." I snapped as he dangled it above my head taunting me.
"That's not a nice way to ask." He teased further causing my cheeks to flare with anger. I contemplated getting up and socking him in the abs before deciding to not injure my hand.
I took a deep breath and swallowed my pride. "Can you please give me my blanket back." I tried to fight off the growl in my tone.
He dropped my blanket over my head making me huff in irritation. Why does he have to be so annoying first thing in the morning.
"Get dressed. We got training." Was all he said before walking away.
"Seriously?" I stated as I pulled my blanket off my head. Stairing at his back as he walked off.
I grumbled to myself irritably as I wrapped my blanket around my shoulders. It was a bit cooler this morning than it had been. Signalling it's about time for the big harvest.
Miko looked at me from where she lied next to me. She woke up not long after Wheeljack woke me up but stayed quiet not to interrupt us.
"You should hurry and get dressed. You don't want to miss training with wh-mph." I smacked her with my pillow to stop her from finishing her sentence while rolling my eyes.
She sat up as I hopped down to ground level. "I don't know how you can sleep here every night. I'm so stiff." She stated as she stretched.
"You get used to it," I sighed. "Besides it's the only way I can fall asleep now."
She jumped down next to me. "Dude that sucks."
I rolled my eyes again exasperated. "Tell me about it."
She followed me back to our room and got ready and dressed with me before heading to breakfast together.
I thought about skipping breakfast entirely but Miko convinced me to just have something light. Besides Wheeljack could wait just a bit longer.
I eventually walked out to join him at our usual training spot.
I could see the mild annoyance in his expression and posture as he waited. But caught the way he visibly relaxed once he noticed me approaching.
"Took you long enough." He teased as I walked up to him at a nice leisurely pace.
"You should know my routine by now." I stated as I stood in front of him. 'Serves you right for what you did this morning.' I mentally huffed while waiting for him to instruct me on what to do next.
"Get into position." He ordered and I felt a tremor run up my spine.
'Oh I'll get into position for you.' I thought as I fought the blush that threatened to creep into my face at his choice of words. 'Oh great. His personality is already rubbing off on me.' I mentally mumbled to myself as I got into the new stance he had taught me.
"Did you stretch?" He asked as he gazed down at me.
"Uhhhh." Was all I could reply before he crossed his arms at me.
"What did I tell you? You need to stretch." He informed me as he stood there dissaprovingly. Guess I couldn't weasel my way out of them.
"Son of a bitch." I grumbled under my breath as he made me do all of my stretches.
After stretching today we focused on counter attacks and dodging. With empasis on making sure I was staying light on my feet and letting my movements flow well.
I did my best to focus but I couldn't help but think of yesterday. Especially with the way his choice of words was affecting me. Was it intentional or has he corrupted my mind?
This was the first time since the room incident that I was spending time with him. Did it affect him at all like it affected me? Did he see anything? If he did, did he care?
I wanted to ask him but refrained from doing so. I needed to focus more on what he was teaching me. 'Focus stupid, focus.' I mentally yelled at myself. As if that would fix my wayward mind.
Based on what he's already shown and taught me he's a damn skilled fighter. And his lessons so far have already helped me improve quite a bit. I initially had my doubts but he really surprised me. I was thankful that his fighting style worked well for me. I can't let this knowledge he's bestowing on me go to waste. I won't let his efforts be in vain. I need to give these training sessions my all!
Not to mention it was also nice to have one on one time with him. It felt like we were connecting. That distance between us finally getting smaller.
When he eventually called it quits I was taken by surprise that I was still standing. Not collapsed on the ground exhausted like last time.
It seemed that this time he didn't push as hard during training. I was a bit relieved but felt disappointed at the same time.
There was something satisfying when he pushed me to my absolute limit. I felt like I could feel growth. Maybe that wasn't really the case. But when he did, it felt like he didn't treat me like glass. But instead as an equal. It wasn't often when a cybertronian handled me like I wasn't delicate.
"I want to keep going." I told him confidently. That same determination burning in my eyes that he was drawn to.
"You sure?" He quirked a brow at my confidence. Searching for any sign of hesitation.
I grinned at him as I got back into stance. "Completely sure."
"Ok. But dont complain if you can't walk later." He warned.
"Maybe that's what I want." I purred as I stepped up a bit closer to him. A wicked grin spread across my lips as my eyes sparkled mischievously.
Maybe I've been spending too much time with him.
He tried to hide his surprise at my flirty remark. A smirk tipping up his lips. "Remember. You asked for this." He warned.
We ended up sparring for a couple more hours.
My body ached. I was sweating and out of breath but grinned at the feeling. Satisfied with my progress. Is this similar to runners high?
While we kept going I couldn't help but notice how he seemed to get even closer in my personal space. My body highly aware of his close proximity. The way my hair stood up and goosebumps rose on my skin wherever he brushed against me. It almost made it difficult to focus.
"Ready to call it quits?" He teased as I dodged a quick jab.
My movements were slowing and becoming more sloppy as I tried to keep up. I couldn't even respond fast enough before his legs swiped mine out from underneath me. Causing me to land on my side with a hard thud.
He froze with wide optics full of concern as I stiffly sat up. "Ouch." I let out a pained groan. Pain blooming across my side from my thigh all the way up to my shoulder.
"Are ya alright." He asked as he quickly bent down to help me to my feet.
I gladly took his outstretched servo. "Yeah. That just hurt a bit. I'm good." I wheezed out.
He hesitated as he helped pull me up to stand. One servo holding my hand as the other hovered at my side in case I lost my balance. Internally debating in whether he should help carry me in again or not. After it seemed I was steady on my feet he let go. He didn't need the temptation.
My heart beating a little faster. We both stared at eachother for a moment before walking back together. He hovered closely just within arms reach. I could feel the tension in the quiet between us.
He walked with me up to my door. Pausing as I opened it to walk inside. "You got it from here?" He finally broke the silence.
I gave him an awkward smile. "Yes, thank you."
He lingered for a moment before leaving me to my privacy.
I shut the door behind myself. 'What was that all about?' I had to wonder as I headed to the bathroom to wash the sweat and dirt off.
Based on this awkwardness I figured maybe yesterday did have some sort of affect on him. After my shower I noticed how he seemed to give me more space. He wasn't constantly in my personal space like the other day.
At first I thought maybe it was all in my head. That maybe I was just imagining it. But as the day went on it became a bit more obvious. I wanted to ask but never had a good opportunity. So I resigned to just wait until later that night to ask him.
Though to my dissapointment he didn't come to the cybertronian area until I was already passed out next to Hound.
"You know she stayed up and waited quite awhile for you." Hound informed the wrecker when Wheeljack eventually came by.
"She shouldn't have." He mumbled as he sat a bit more than his arms length away. Close yet just out of reach.
"Why not? You're mates. Its natural she would want to wait so she could sleep next to you." Hound questioned the wrecker with a sideways glance.
Wheeljack stayed quiet at the comment.
Mates.
Why was everyone so quick to remind him that when he was always so painfully aware.
The next day went by in a similar progression. Wheeljack was gone by the time I woke up and waited for me at the usual place. It felt like he was just out of reach. Physically and mentally. Like he was holding back from getting too close. I didn't know how to handle this hot then cold behavior. And it irritated me to no end.
"What are you so scared of." I blurted during the middle of our training.
"What are ya talkin about." He asked as irritation twinged through his systems at my sudden interrogation.
"You're holding back. Why are you keeping your distance?" I pointed out as I threw a punch.
"I'm not." He countered as he blocked my attack before I quickly dodged a swing from him.
"Then tell me." I panted out of breath. "Ever since the incident you've been acting more distant." I grit my teeth as I dodged a kick from him. I could feel his irritation in his swift movements. "Did you hate what you saw that much that you can't stand being close to me?" I finally snapped as I threw another jab at him. Negative emotions churning in my chest. What the hell am I even saying?
Instead of dodging he gripped my arm. Knocking me off balance before pinning me to the ground.
"Of course not." He spat as he held me underneath him. "Would you rather I do something more like this then." He growled as he pressed himself against me.
A tremor raced through my body at the new position I found us in. I couldn't tell if it was fear or excitement that made my heart race wildly.
"Is this what you wanted?" He murmured huskily in my ear.
I shivered as goosebumps rose across my skin. "N-no." I stammered uncertain as my heart hammered in my chest. This was bad. Dangerous. I shouldn't have provoked him.
Unless.... Was this what I wanted all along?
"That's what I thought." He huffed as he let me go. He started to notice my pheromones as he leaned over me. My wide doe eyes peering up at him full of surprise. Warmth grew under his plating as he fought the thoughts that started to run through his processor. It was tempting but he needed to clear his head.
He pulled me back to my feet before walking off.
I quickly ran up to him before he reverted to his original size. "I'm sorry." I blurted as I stood in front of him blocking his path. I was afraid he was mad at me for provoking him like that. I didn't want to ruin our progress because I couldn't keep my damn mouth shut.
"I wasn't thinking and said something insensitive. So, I'm sorry." I told him earnestly. I wasn't quite sure why I was apologizing. I just knew my heart urged me to.
He gazed at me quietly as I spoke. The way he stood there silently with an unreadable expression made me nervous. "I know it might be hard but can't we go back to how we were before? Please? I don't want you to treat me differently. I can't believe I'm saying this but... I miss you bothing me."
He was quiet the whole time I spoke. The lingering silence heavy before a small smile quirked up the corners of his mouth. "Remember. You asked for this. So don't end up regretting it later." He stated as he started to mess up my hair with his servo.
"Wha-?! Hey!" I snapped as I tried to push his offending servo away before ducking out from under his arm.
He quickly grabbed me before i could get away and picked me up. Hoisting me over his shoulder as I protested loudly. "Really? This again?!"
"You asked." Was all he quipped as he walked inside while holding me.
Once he reached my room he set me back down. "Go get cleaned up." He stated while gently pushing me towards my door. Bemused while watching me huff as I walked into my room. He knew my attitude was all for show from the wide smile I tried to hide before I closed the door.
He vented softly at my antics. This was going to be more difficult than he thought.
I really was a difficult pain in the aft.
After I rejoined everyone I was thankful he started acting like he did before. Though now it seemed like he was a bit more brazen with the flirting. But then again. He was right, I did ask for this. I was just glad it wasn't as awkward like it was. Though I couldn't help but occasionally regret my decision. Especially when he was laying it on thick. He must be doing this to get back at me from earlier.
That evening I soaked in the hotspring with Miko. Elaine sat on the edge again while the three of us chatted.
I relaxed in the warm water with a sigh. The tension slowly leaving my aching body. "Ugh, I'm so sore." I groaned out as Miko and Elaine gave eachother knowing looks.
"Maybe you should tell Wheeljack to go easier on you." Elaine grinned suggestively.
I shot her a hard glare. "Don't say it like that."
Elaine teasingly rolled her eyes.
"It doesn't help that you sleep on a hard surface every night." Miko added in.
I sighed at her obvious observation. "You're probably right."
"I know its difficult. But maybe try to sleep in your bed tonight? I can ask one of the bots to hang out in the room with us." Miko offered.
I shook my head. I already felt guilty enough about them babysitting me while I slept as is. "I'd rather not inconvenience them more than I already have." I gently refused her offer.
"I'm sure they won't mind. Would you like me to ask Wheeljack?" Miko inquired further.
"Definitely not!" I flinched as I quickly rejected the idea. I was afraid to tempt fate like that. After what happened the last time we were alone in the room together I didn't want to take any chances.
Elaine sighed at my immediate refusal. "You're being too stubborn."
"Am not!" I snipped. She had no idea how much of a bad idea it was. I was sure that if I had him in the room with me something was bound to happen. It's best not to tempt fate like that.
"Well if not Wheeljack. Maybe Hound? Just have someone stay with you if you really can't sleep. But Miko is right. You should probably sleep in your bed so your muscles can relax and recover a bit more. It doesn't do you any good to put strain on them all the time." Elaine informed me. The way she scolded me kinda felt like how a mother would talk to a difficult child.
I sighed again. I knew they were right. And I did miss my bed. "I'll try to sleep in my bed tonight." I conceded.
After the three of us got out. I started getting ready to sleep when Smokescreen came into the room. "Can I stay with you tonight? It's no fair you sleep with Hound every night." He whined.
With a groan I pulled my pillow and blanket to the floor as Smokescreen happily trotted up. 'This must've been Elaines doing.' I thought to myself before Smokescreen pulled me close. "Hey this isn't what I-" I started to protest when Cliff popped in. "I want to be a part of this. Make space."
"Seriously?!" I groaned loudly. Well, there went my chance at actually sleeping in my bed tonight.
Wedged between the two bots I sighed in defeat. At least the floor rug was nice and soft. "I guess this isn't too ba-"
"Cuddle puddle! I'm in." Bee exclaimed happily in beeps and whirrs before laying by my head.
"Ok anyone else?!" I called out exasperated before Hound came in to see the commotion. "Well aint that cute." He stated looking down at my tiny body squished in the center.
"Are you joining too?" I asked tentatively. Barely able to peer over smokescreen to be able see Hound.
"Nah, but I'll offer my support." He stated as he sat off to the side pulling out a datapad.
What I didn't know was Wheeljack was leaning against the wall just outside the doorway.
He wanted to order everyone out but couldn't find any good reason to. He didn't have the right to dictate who I could or couldn't be with. It's not like we were bonded yet.
Though bonded or not the situation didn't make him any less irritated. But he wouldn't swallow his pride to join that mess. No way in pit. So he leaned against the wall outside my room with arms crossed.
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Chapter 6
This could get dangerous
You woke up and saw that Wheeljack also seemed to have a habit of disappearing before morning.
You tried to ignore the pang in your chest as you got up. Hound exhanging good mornings with you as you took your stuff back to the room.
You did your usual routine before coming back out to have another light breakfast.
You were just finished eating you felt a familiar presence lingering behind you. Slowly you turned to check. Nearly jumping out of your skin when you caught Wheeljack standing directly behind you.
"Ready to go?" He grinned down at you expectantly.
"Huh?" You blinked up at him dumbly.
"I'm going to take over your training for now." Wheeljack stated as he looked down at you with his arms crossed. Like he wouldn't let you escape.
Your mind backpedaled. "What? No way! Are you crazy?! Did Hound allow this?" You began to panic. Remembering what happened at the lake. You had no idea what was going through his mind. What caused this sudden switch?
"Hound will oversee it. You're with me now." He smirked at your frazzled expression.
"Im going to die." You mumbled before Wheeljack picked you up to throw you over his shoulder. "You'll be fine." He drawled.
"Put me down!" You flustered as he carried you to the exit.
You smacked at his shoulder as he readjusted you. He took notice at how small you were compared to him.
You protested loudly as he carried you out to where you would usually train with Hound.
You ended up giving up by the time he reached the place. Sulking as you were draped over his shoulder. Never have you thought that the first time your mate would hold you it would be like you were a sack of potatoes.
'Where did my dignity go?!' You internally cried.
You tried not to be self conscious as he carefully held you when he set you down.
"Hound has been giving you the basics. I'm going to train you based on your body structure." He informed you with a grin.
You deadpanned, "Huh."
"You're small and compact. Your punches don't have a lot of weight behind them. I'm going to teach you how to utilize your strength. As well as using your small size to your advantage." He stated with a confident smile. Self assured he could train you better.
This couldn't possibly go well.
"You sure you can do that?" You looked at him incredulously. Ignoring the small comment. You didn't want to doubt him but you couldn't help it based on what had happened before.
"Of course." He boasted.
"Right." You eyed him apprehensively. This definitely won't go well. What the hell is he planning?
"First lets work on your form." He stated as he eyed you. Causing you to bristle under his scrutinizing gaze."What's wrong with my form?" You scowled at him defensively.
"I'll show you. Get into position." He ordered as you grumbled irritably.
You got into your normal stance as he mass displaced. Your eyes widened as you watched him. You couldn't shake your awe at seeing him do it for the first time. Your heart beating faster now that he was closer to you in height.
"First things first." He began as he stepped up to you. "Widen your stance." He stated as he nudged your feet apart with his ped. Your balance teetering as he pushed them a little wider than where you had them.
"Hey hey! Watch your freakin foot! What are you doing?!" You griped as he adjusted you.
"Your balance will be better this way. It will be harder to knock you over since your center of gravity is in your hips." He stated as his optics trailed up from your feet. Your cheeks heating up at where his gaze lingered. His servos were hovering by your sides in case you started to fall.
"I dont see how this will help." You huffed. You had your doubts but was curious to see if he really could make a difference. Not only that but you hoped it would help close the gap between you two. So you were willing to give it a shot.
"I want you to try to copy me." He informed you as he stood opposite from you. He showed where to have your hands and demonstrated a few moves. "Now you try." He nodded at you.
Anxiety coiled in your stomach. Suddenly uncomfortable at the idea of throwing a punch at him. What if you hurt him? You didn't want to hit him.
"Don't worry about hitting me. I can take it." He encouraged you when he saw your hesitation.
You tried to replicate the moves he did. Feeling a bit lighter on your feet in the new stance. He grinned in satisfaction when he effortlessly dodged your attacks. "Good." He praised your improvement. Proud that his techniques were already working.
He continued to work on your posture and how to move. Instead of a closed off stance like you had been taught before he wanted you to learn how to be quick and light on your feet. Instead of focusing on blocking attacks he wanted you to learn how to dodge better. As well as how to put more power in your punches by using your body weight and momentum. As well as how to use your legs more and how to kick correctly.
He continued to show you different techniques and made you replicate them over and over. Making you practice till it was perfect and ingrain the movement into your muscles till it came naturally. You continued to practice and spar till your body trembled with overexertion and couldn't do anymore.
You lied on the ground. Sweaty, exhausted and probably more bruised. Every muscle aching from the hours of training. 'This motherfucker purposely wore you out.' You mentally huffed to yourself.
You looked at him defeated. You wished you would swallow your pride and just ask him to carry you back. A long soak in the hot spring and a nap sounded pretty enticing.
"Don't tell me you're already tired." He teased as he watched you lie on your back in the grass and dirt.
"Fuck off. Yes I am. Leave me alone." You snipped at his jeering. You were running out of energy to even bicker at him.
"Fiesty." He hummed as he bent down and helped you to your feet. Catching you when your legs faltered and you started to trip
"Ok that's it for today." He conceeded as he slid his arm under your knees to hoist you up. Earning a protest from you as he carried you back bridal style.
"I can walk." You pouted as he walked inside the base up to your room. You didn't want to look completely helpless. "Didn't look like it." He replied back as he hesitated by the door. Debating weather to go in or not.
You watched him curiously. Your heart beating a little faster at the care he was showing you. "I can handle it from here." You stated shaking him out of his daze.
"I got it." He grumbled as he fumbled with the knob. Earning a laugh from you as he finally managed to get it open with a huff.
He faltered for a second as he stood in the middle of your room. Almost as if he wasn't sure what he was doing.
"I got it from here now. Seriously. You don't expect to wash me yourself do you?" You half joked. Half afraid he might actually try. "Just set me down over there." You pointed to the closed bathroom door.
He walked over and gently set you on your feet. Standing close with his servos ready while making sure you wouldn't lose your balance again.
As soon as you were standing you suddenly became very subconscious that it was just you and him in your room. Your nervous heart beating faster while you watched his optics roam around curiously. Taking in the room he's never been in before.
"Welcome to the omega quarters." You stated awkwardly. Arms spread to guesture to the room. "Not many cybertronians have been in here."
He looked back down at you when that statement got his attention. "Who has?"
You could've sworn your heard a little bit of jealousy in his tone but didn't mention it. "Eh. Smokescreen definitely." You began and you saw the way his brows furrowed as irritation twitched in his face. "He's just a close friend. He likes to hang out." You quickly spoke. Compelled for some reason to plead your case. "Cliffjumper and Bee sometimes come in to visit from time to time. Ratchet has when one of us were sick before. Hound rarely does. And Magnus just recently." You confessed, feeling uncomfortable under his heavy stare.
Wheeljack studied you for a minute before looking over to the other door on your left. "What's the other doors lead to?"
You perked up as you followed his line of sight. "I'll show you!" You chirped enthusiastically while carefully walking over to open it. Swinging the door wide to show the large room with the hot spring. "This is my favorite place." You told him as he peeked inside. "Nothing is more relaxing than soaking in here after a long day of work." You confessed with a wide smile.
He hummed in acknowledgement as he looked from the hotspring to down at you. Admiring your bright smile. He had to catch himself as he felt that warmth creeping back in his spark as he watched you.
He carefully shut the door and looked at the one you originally asked him to set you down in front of.
You followed his gaze. "That's just the bathroom. Where I clean up." You told him as you walked back over to it. Opening the door to let him take a peek. He peered inside and noticed that the bathroom seemed to have another door that led into the hot spring.
"Now if you don't mind." You stated while slipping around him to gently push him out of the way of the door. "I'd like to wash the sweat and dirt off from earlier."
"You sure you dont want help?" He teased as you tried to move him.
"I'm sure." You huffed as you failed to get him to budge.
"Alright, Alright." He replied as he moved out of the way so you could close the door.
He debated on leaving but decided to wait. It wouldn't be good if you fell while you were in there.
He didn't know why he was acting so concerned. Maybe because he knew he pushed a little too far. Just like Hound warned he would. And this was his way of making up for it.
He now understood why Hound warned him. You didn't like to give up easily and seemed to have a habit of pushing past your limits. So he needed to be more aware of when enough is enough.
He leaned against the wall as he heard water start to run. Quietly making sure you didn't fall.
While making sure you were fine his optics roamed around the room. It wasn't small by human standards but to a cybertronian it wasn't very big.
He saw a few beds lined against the wall across from the entryway. Obviously one was yours. The other was Mikos. The couple others including the bunkbed looked like they've been untouched for a long while. As they were practically bare mattresses with a fine layer of dust that had collected on them.
He decided get up to look around a little closer. Might as well while he was here.
As you showered you tried to calm your nerves. He carried you to your room. He CARRIED you into YOUR room. That was the first time he had ever entered your quarters and it made you nervous. It felt oddly intimate. Even if that wasn't the intention. Why was he doing this? Why was he suddenly so touchy? What caused this change? You didnt know if you can handle this. It reignited the feelings in your heart you tried to smother. You didn't understand it. You didn't want to misinterpret it.
You got out of the shower and debated on soaking in the hot spring. You originally wanted to but quickly decided against it. You were still quite warm from your shower and post training session. You also didn't want to scare Miko by accidentally falling asleep in there again.
You wrapped a towel around your body after drying off. Zoned out on autopilot you opened the door to grab a new change of clothes when you froze. Your mind finally registering what you were seeing.
"WHAT THE HELL? GET OUT!" You freaked out as you caught Wheeljack looking at a photo on your dresser between Mikos and your bed.
"I don't know what youre so freaked out about. I've seen way more of you the other day." He stated flatly as he walked up to you. Giving the towel wrapped around your body a playful tug.
You instinctively swatted at his servo. "Still!" You snipped at him.
"Then what's the problem?" He smirked coyly. Feigning innocence.
You bared your teeth at him. How do you explain this to him? All he had to do was lift the towel from the bottom edge or one good tug and he would be able to see everything.
Heart drumming in your chest you stepped back from him. "This is more vulnerable. Now if you dont mind I'd like to get dressed." You tried to hide your nervousness.
He grinned down at you with arms crossed. "I don't mind." It felt like he was challenging you.
"Well I do!" You snapped as you walked past him to your dresser.
This freakin mech.
You could feel his optics on you as you rummaged through your clothes. Tossing a shirt on your bed as you struggled to find a pair of shorts.
Your senses went haywire as he quietly came up to you. You fought to not let it show as he stood directly behind you. If you stepped back your body would press flush against him. Or more like your almost naked ass would press against him.
"Do you not want me here?" He rumbled softly in your ear making you flinch. You had a fistful of panties in one hand and trying to hold your towel closed with the other.
You pushed out a shaky sigh as you glanced at your bed for a second. These mixed signals were really fucking with you. In the back of your mind you wondered what he would do if you just dropped the towel hiding your body right there and then. Your instincts whispering their sirens song to just let go.
Gripping your towel a little tighter you peered over your shoulder at him. The look he had completely threw you off guard. It wasn't his cocky smile or that classic smirk as he teased you.
No.
It was more serious. There was a weight in his expression you've never seen before. His optics softer as he looked at you with a heavy warmth you weren't familiar with. This expression could be dangerous. If you didn't think any better it almost seemed like it was full of desire.
It has to be the mate bond. There's no other reason. At least that's what you firmly believed. That's what makes the most sense. Why else would he look at you like that? Especially when you were in a vulnerable position like this.
Heart pounding you turned to face him. Your back pressed against the dresser as you held onto your towel around your body a little tighter. You pushed out a long breath you didn't realize you were holding.
You could feel your body reacting to him being so close. The uncomfortable warmth in the pit of your stomach as you surpressed your unwanted desires. Your heart rate climbing at the thought of him being able to pick up on it.
"What are you trying to do?" You murmured up at him as his intense gaze made you heat up. Warmth flooding places you didnt want it to go.
The silence was heavy. His servos hovering at your sides. Like he was holding back. Afraid that if he touched you he wouldn't know where he would draw the line. If he started Would he be able to stop?
You bit your lip. You wanted him to make a move just as much as you hoped he wouldn't.
As much as your body wanted to do things you shouldn't. Your heart screamed at you. Actions without emotion behind it were empty. You refused to give in to baser desires just because it was ingrained into you. It would only hurt more and only make you feel hollow. And maybe, Just maybe, He felt that way too.
You both couldn't just keep standing here like this. The silence deafening where you could only hear your breathing and the frantic drumming of your heart. This intimate impasse must end.
You shifted uncomfortably as you weighed your options. You decided to take a risk.
Your grip on your towel loosened. Flashing him your naked body for a second before- *THWAP* you flung your towel at him as it smacked across his face. While the towel covered his helm you ducked under his arm. Quickly swiping the clothes off your bed you made a mad dash to the bathroom just as he managed to pull your damp towel off his head. He was able to catch a glimpse of your bare asscheeks before you had dissapeared.
Standing there frozen he glanced between the towel in his servos to the door you hid behind. The faintest sweet scent lingering where you had stood moments earlier.
Bracing against the counter you clutched your chest. Catching your breath as you tried to steady your racing heart.
Once you felt like your heart wasn't going to burst through your ribcage you got dressed. Hesitantly you opened the door to see if he had left yet. Your head peeking around the door.
You couldn't help the disappointment you felt to see your room was empty.
You walked over to your bed. Finding your towel clumsily folded on top of your bedding. You surpressed a chuckle as you picked it up. Musing at his handiwork.
At least he tried.
You stared at it for a second before hugging it close. Bringing it up to your face you inhaled deeply. Catching the faintest scent of him lingering on the fabric.
What were you doing? You needed to get a grip.
You took your towel back to the bathroom and set it on the counter. Not having the heart to unfold it and hang it up before walking out.
You were surprised you didn't see him at all when you left your room. It didn't take long for Miko and Elaine to come up to you.
"We saw him leave the room!" Miko announced as they approached you.
"Tell us. What were you two doing?" Elaine purred intrigued. Her tone implying you were doing something naughty.
"He helped carry me to the room after training. Nothing happened." You told them as Elaine gave you a look.
"Yeah, training." Elaine grinned as she did air quotes with her fingers.
You gave her a flat look. "Really. Just training."
"Boo. Boring." She pouted at your blunt reply.
"Where did he go anyways?" You changed the subject. You didn't want the girls to find out something kinda did happen.
"Out driving somewhere. Didn't get the chance to ask." Miko shrugged as she remembered how he seemed to make a beeline out to the exit of the base from your shared room.
You frowned at this but didn't say anything. You wanted to know why it seemed like he left so quickly. Was it because he didn't want to be around you after what happened? Did your human body bother him? Or.... was it the opposite? You shouldn't think about those things but couldn't help but wonder.
Currently he was out driving aimlessly. That was too close. Way too close.
He could still feel the charge under his plating. The fresh air helping him push away the dangerous thoughts that started to filter into his mind. Your faint yet intoxicating scent making his mind go places it shouldn't. He almost entertained the idea of pushing you up against the wall as he cadged you in. To rip away the little bit of fabric hiding your body from view. Then when he caught a glimpse of what he's never seen before he nearly lost control.
"Frag." He let out a hiss. That wasn't meant to happen. That wasn't his intentions. He only wanted to mess with you a little. But seeing you vulnerable like that took his mind places he didnt expect to go.
So now he was letting the scenery around him fly by in a blur of colors. Trying to run from the thoughts that wanted to plague his processor.
In the end you didn't see him for the rest of the day.
You stamped down any disappointment you felt and rationalized it was probably for the best.
Especially after what had happened earlier. Could you face him normally? Maybe this was a blessing in disguise.
Once again you ended up sleeping in the bots area that night. Miko had long since caught on but never bothered you about it. Sometimes she brought your stuff to you. Tonight she decided to join you instead. It was Smokescreen and Cliff watching over you two this time. Cracking jokes with you as you four idly chatted late into the early morning.
You were roused in a half awake daze later that morning when you felt something poke your cheek. You grumbled irritably while you sleepily pushed whatever that was in your face away. You cracked an eye open to see who was bothering you. Only to squint up at a large blurry figure towering over you. You stretched out your arm to feel that Miko was still passed out next to you. Figuring it was probably cybertronian.
You tried to go back to sleep when you felt something poke at your cheek again. This time you grumpily fully opened your eyes. Only to jolt up.
"I was wondering how long you were planning to sleep." Wheeljack teased as he stood over you.
You ignored the little skip your heart did and glared at him before pulling your blanket over your head. "Let me sleep. I'm tired" You grumbled at him from under the covers.
You felt your blanket get pulled away. "Hey!" You snapped at him as he held your blanket hostage.
"So grouchy. What happened? Can't sleep without me now?" He purred as you glowered at him while you reached for your blanket. Him holding it over your head just out of your reach.
"I can sleep just fine without your presence. Now give me my blanket you pain in the ass." You snapped as he dangled it above your head tauntingly.
"That's not a nice way to ask." He teased further causing your cheeks to flare with anger. You contemplated socking him in the abs before deciding to not injure your hand.
You took a deep breath and swallowed your pride. "Can you please give me my blanket back." You tried to bite back the growl in your tone.
He dropped your blanket over your head making you huff in irritation. Why does he have to be so annoying first thing in the morning.
"Get dressed. We got training." Was all he informed you before walking away.
"Seriously?" You stated as you pulled your blanket off your head. Stairing at his back as he walked off.
You grumbled to yourself as you wrapped the blanket around your shoulders. It was a bit cooler this morning than it had been. Signalling its about time for the big harvest.
Miko looked at you from where she lied next to you. She woke up not long after Wheeljack woke you up but stayed quiet not to interrupt you two.
"You should hurry and get dressed. You don't want to miss training with wh-mph." You smacked her with your pillow to stop her from finishing her sentence while rolling your eyes.
She sat up as you hopped down to ground level. "I don't know how you can sleep here every night. I'm so stiff." She stated as she stretched.
"You get used to it," You sighed. "besides it's the only way I can fall asleep now."
She jumped down next to you. "Dude that sucks."
You rolled your eyes again exasperated. "Tell me about it."
She followed you back to the room and got ready and dressed with you before heading to breakfast together.
You thought about skipping breakfast entirely but Miko convinced you to just have something light. Besides Wheeljack could wait just a bit longer.
You eventually walked out to join him at your usual training spot.
You could see the mild annoyance in his expression and posture as he waited. But caught the way he visibly relaxed once he noticed you approaching.
"Took you long enough." He teased as you walked up to him at a nice leisurely pace.
"You should know my routine by now." You stated as you stood in front of him. Waiting for him to instruct you on what to do.
"Get into position." He instructed and you felt a tremor run up your spine.
'Oh I'll get into position for you.' You thought as you fought the blush that threatened to creep into your face at his choice of words. 'Oh great. His personality is already rubbing off on me.' You thought to yourself as you got into the new stance he had taught you.
Today you focused on counter attacks and dodging. With empasis on making sure you were staying light on your feet and letting your movements flow well.
You did your best to focus but you couldn't help but think of yesterday. Especially with the way his words were affecting you. Was it intentional or did he corrupt your mind?
This was the first time since the room incident that you're spending time with him. Did it affect him at all like it affected you? Did he see anything? If he did, did he care?
You wanted to ask him but refrained from doing so. You needed to focus on what he was teaching you. 'Focus stupid, focus.' You mentally yelled at yourself. As if that would fix your wandering thoughts.
Based on what he's already shown and taught you he's a damn skilled fighter. And his lessons so far have already helped you improve a good bit. You had your doubts at first but he really surprised you. You were thankful that his fighting style worked well for you. You couldn't let this knowledge he was bestowing on you go to waste. You won't let his effort be in vain so you needed to give it your all!
Not to mention it was nice to have one on one time with him. It felt like you both were finally connecting.
When he eventually called it quits you were taken by surprise that you were still standing. Not collapsed on the ground exhausted like last time.
It seemed that this time he didn't push you as hard during training.
You were a bit relieved but felt disappointed.
There was something satisfying when you were pushed to your absolute limit. You felt you could feel growth. Maybe that wasnt really the case. But when he did it felt like he didn't treat you like glass. But instead as an equal. It wasn't often when a cybertronian handled you like you weren't delicate.
"I want to keep going." You told him confidently. That same determination burning in your eyes that he was drawn to.
"You sure?" He quirked a brow at your confidence. Searching for any sign of hesitation.
You grinned at him as you got back into stance. "Completely sure."
"Ok. But don't complain if you can't walk later." He warned
"Maybe that's what I want." You purred with a wicked grin. Your eyes sparkling mischievously as you stepped closer to him.
Maybe you've been spending too much time with him.
He tried to hide his surprise at your flirty remark. A smirk tipping up his lips. "Remember. You asked for this." He warned.
You couldn't help but notice how he seemed to get closer in your personal space. Your body highly aware of his close proximity.
You both ended up sparring for a couple more hours.
Your body ached. You were sweating and out of breath. But you grinned at the feeling. Satisfied with your progress. Was the feeling similar to runners high?
"Ready to call it quits?" He teased you as you dodged a quick jab.
Your movements were slowing and becoming more sloppy as you tried to keep up. You couldn't even respond before his leg swiped yours out from underneath you. Making you land on your side with a hard thud.
He froze, his optics wide with concern as you stiffly sat up. "Ouch." You let out a pained groan. Pain blooming from your thigh all the way up to your shoulder.
"Are ya alright." He asked as he quickly bent down to help you to your feet.
You gladly took his outstretched servo. "Yeah. That just hurt a bit. I'm good." You wheezed out.
He hesitated as he helped pull you up to stand. One servo holding your hand as the other hovered at your side in case you lost your balance. Internally debating in whether he should help carry you in again or not. After it seemed you were steady on your feet he let go. He didn't need the temptation.
Heart beating a little faster you both stared at eachother for a moment before walking back together. He hovered closely just within arms reach. You could feel the tension in the quiet.
He walked you up to your door. Pausing as you opened it to walk inside. "You got it from here?" He finally broke the heavy silence.
You gave him an awkward smile. "Yes thank you."
He lingered for a moment before leaving you to your privacy.
You shut the door behind yourself. 'What was that all about?' You had to wonder as you headed to the bathroom to wash the sweat and dirt off.
Based on the sudden awkwardness between you two. You figured maybe yesterday did have some sort of affect on him. After your shower you noticed how he seemed to give you more space. He wasn't constantly in your personal space like the other day.
At first you thought maybe you were just imagining it. But as the day went on it became a bit more obvious. You wanted to ask but never had a good opportunity to. So you resigned to just wait until later that night to ask him.
Though to your disappointment he didn't come to the cybertronian area until you were already passed out next to Hound.
"You know she stayed up and waited quite awhile for you." Hound informed the wrecker when Wheeljack eventually came by.
"She shouldn't have." He mumbled as he sat a bit more than his arms length away. Close yet just out of reach.
"Why not? You're mates. It's natural she would want to wait to sleep next to you." Hound questioned the wrecker with a sideways glance.
Wheeljack stayed quiet at the comment.
Mates.
Why was everyone so quick to remind him that when he was always so painfully aware?
The next day went by in a similar progression. Wheeljack was gone by the time you woke up and waited for you at the usual place. It felt like he was just out of reach. Physically and mentally. Like he was holding back from getting too close. You didn't know how to handle this hot then cold behavior. And it irritated you to no end.
"What are you so scared of." You blurted during the middle of your training.
"What are ya talkin about." He asked as irritation twinged through his systems at the sudden interrogation.
"You're holding back. Why are you keeping your distance?" You pointed out as you threw a punch.
"I'm not." He countered as he blocked your attack before you quickly dodged a swing from him.
"Then tell me." You panted out of breath. "Ever since the incident you've been acting more distant." You grit your teeth as you dodged a kick from him. You could feel the irritation in his swift movements. "Did you hate what you saw that much that you can't stand being close to me?" You snapped as you threw another jab at him. Negative emotions churning in your chest. What the hell were you even saying?
Instead of dodging he gripped your arm. Knocking you off balance before pinning you to the ground.
"Of course not." He spat as he held you underneath him. "Would you rather I do something more like this then." He growled as he pressed himself against you.
You felt a tremor run through you at the position you found yourself in. You couldn't tell if it was from fear or excitement that made your heart race wildly.
"Is this what you wanted." He murmured huskily in your ear.
You shivered as goosebumps rose across your skin. "N-no." You stammered uncertain as your heart hammered in your chest. This was bad. Dangerous. You shouldn't have provoked him. What were you even thinking?
Unless... Was this what you wanted all along?
"That's what I thought." He huffed as he let you go. He started to notice your pheromones as he leaned over you. Your wide doe eyes full of surprise as you peered up at him. Warmth grew under his plating as he fought the thoughts starting to run through his processor. It was tempting but he needed to clear his head.
He pulled you back to your feet. Before walking off.
You ran to catch up to him before he reverted to his original size. "I'm sorry." You blurted as you stood in front of him blocking his path. Afraid that he was mad at you for provoking him.
"I wasn't thinking and said something insensitive. So I'm sorry." You told him earnestly. You weren't quite sure why you were apologizing. Just that your heart urged you to.
He gazed at you quietly as you spoke. The way he stood there quietly with an unreadable expression made you nervous. "I know it might be hard but can't we go back to how we were before? Please? I don't want you to treat me differently. I can't believe I'm saying this but...I miss you bothing me."
He was quiet while you spoke. The lingering silence heavy before a small smile quirked up the corners of his mouth. "Remember. You asked for this. So don't end up regretting it later." He stated as he started to mess up your hair with his servo.
"Wha-?! Hey!" You snapped as you tried to push his offending servo away before ducking out from under his arm.
He picked you up and hoisted you over his shoulder as you protested. "Really? This again?!"
"You asked." Was all he quipped as he walked back.
Once he reached your room he set you back down. "Go get cleaned up." He stated while gently pushing you towards your door. Bemused while watching you huff as you walked into your room. He knew your attitude was for show from the wide smile you tried to hide before you closed the door.
He vented at your antics. This was going to be more difficult than he thought.
You really were a difficult pain in the aft.
After you rejoined everyone you were thankful he started acting like he did before. Though now it seemed like he was a bit more brazen with the flirting. But then again. He was right, you did ask for it. You were just glad it wasn't as awkward like it was. Though you couldn't help but occasionally regret your decision. Especially when he was laying it on thick. He must be doing this to get back at you from earlier.
That evening you soaked in the hotspring with Miko as Elaine sat on the edge again while you three chatted.
You relaxed in the warm water with a sigh. The tension slowly leaving your aching body. "Ugh, I'm so sore." You groaned as Miko and Elaine gave eachother knowing looks.
"Maybe you should tell Wheeljack to go easier on you." Elaine grinned suggestively.
You shot her a hard glare. "Don't say it like that."
Elaine teasingly rolled her eyes.
"It doesn't help that you sleep on a hard surface every night." Miko added in.
You sighed at her obvious observation. "You're probably right."
"I know its difficult. But maybe try to sleep in your bed tonight? I can ask one of the bots to hang out in the room with us." Miko offered.
You shook your head. You already felt guilty enough about them babysitting you while you slept out in the cybertronian area. "I'd rather not inconvenience them more than I already have." You gently refused her offer.
"I'm sure they won't mind. Would you like me to ask Wheeljack?" Miko inquired further.
"Definitely not!" You flinched as you quickly rejected the idea. You were afraid to tempt fate like that. After what happened the last time you both were alone in the room together you didn't want to take any chances.
Elaine sighed. "You're being too stubborn."
"Am not!" You snipped. She had no idea how bad of an idea it it was. You were sure if you had him in the room with you something was bound to happen. It's best not to tempt fate like that.
"Well if not Wheeljack. Maybe Hound? Just have someone stay with you if you really can't sleep. But Miko is right. You should probably sleep in your bed so your muscles can relax and recover a bit more. It doesn't do you any good to put strain on them all the time." Elaine informed you. The way she scolded you felt like how a mother would talk to a difficult child.
You sighed again. You knew they were right. And you did miss your bed. "I'll try to sleep in my bed tonight." You conceded.
After you three got out you started getting ready to sleep when Smokescreen came into your room. "Can I stay with you tonight? It's no fair you sleep with Hound every night." He whined.
With a groan you pulled your pillow and blanket to the floor as Smokescreen happily trotted up. 'This must've been Elaines doing.' You thought to yourself before Smokescreen pulled you close. "Hey this isn't what I-" you started to protest when Cliff popped in. "I want to be a part of this. Make space."
"Seriously?!" You groaned loudly. There went your chance to actually sleep in your bed tonight.
Wedged between the two bots you sighed. "I guess this isnt too ba-"
"Cuddle puddle! Im in." Bee exclaimed happily in beeps and whirrs before laying by your head.
"Ok anyone else?!" You called out exasperated. Before Hound came in to see the commotion. "Well ain't that cute." He stated looking down at you squished in the center.
"Are you joining too?" You asked tentatively. Barely able to peer over Smokescreen to see Hound.
"Nah, but I'll offer my support." He stated as he sat off to the side pulling out a datapad.
What you didn't know was Wheeljack was leaning against the wall just outside the doorway.
He wanted to order everyone out but couldn't find any good reason to. He didnt have the right to dictate who you could or couldn't be with. It's not like you both were bonded yet.
Though bonded or not the situation didn't make him any less irritated. But he wouldn't swallow his pride to join that mess. No way in pit. So he leaned against the wall outside your room with arms crossed.
The next morning I was surprised to see Wheeljack back. For a bit it eased the ache in my heart. But it didnt last long when it seemed like he was avoiding me.
At first I thought maybe I was imagining it. But as the next few days went on it became more apparent that he couldn't seem to meet my gaze.
He was talking with Ratchet when I walked up to them. By now my had stomach fully healed but still was required to do one last check over. Just in case.
I noticed the way he stiffened as I approached. He looked like he was going to walk off when I glared up at him. "Stop running off." I snapped unintentionally. My negative feelings leaking out.
He shot a hard look down at me in response. "Im not running."
I placed my hands on my hips. "Really? Because it feels like you've been avoiding me. What happened to the mech that liked to irritate me?"
He bristled at my probing observation. "I just dont feel like being bothered by you." He snapped
I barely contained my anger. "Oh yeah? You sure youre not just running from guilt?"
I saw anger crackle in his optics. His servos clenching tightly. "I have nothing to be guilty about. Newsflash princess. Its your fault if you got hurt. All I did was prove a point." He growled before turning to head to his habsuite.
I glared at him as he walked away. The threat of tears burning my eyes before Ratchet took me to the medbay.
I was so angry. It wasnt fair.
Things didnt really get much better the following days. And my sleep only got worse.
I was tired and irritable most of the time. Thankfully Elaine and Miko were patient with me. I did my best to not take it out on them. They didnt deserve any attitude but I felt like I was walking on a wire. I could break at any given moment.
To make matters worse. Instead of avoiding me like before now it felt like Wheeljack was on the offensive. Occasionally making jabs at me when the opportunity presented itself.
I was trying to enjoy my breakfast after a long night of fitful sleep. It was the first night in awhile I didnt stay with one of the bots. I felt guilty always putting them on sleep duty that I wanted to give them a break. But because I spent the night without that comfort I hardly rested at all.
I was groggily drinking some coffee when Wheeljack caught sight of my haggard appearance.
"Did the princess not sleep well last night." He snarked at me. Watching the way I gripped my mug tightly. "Shut up!" I snapped at him.
"What. Cant sleep if youre alone?" He goaded me.
I sent him a sharp glare. "Shut up! What do you know!" I hissed at him.
He eyed me as he rested against the wall. Looking down on me. "You think I havent seen you with the others?"
"What? Jealous?" I growled as my nails started to bite into my palms.
"Hardly." He spat. But I saw a flicker of something in his optics before it was gone.
"Sounds jealous to me." I fought back.
"Dont delude yourself." He scoffed while rolling his optics.
I would be lying if I said that didnt hurt. But I wouldn't give him the satisfaction by showing it.
I hated the mate bond. It felt like a curse. Why did I have to be born omega? Why was I fated to someone like him? Why couldn't we both just get along?
We both glared at eachother before I got up and left. I would take the loss this time. I didnt want him to see me cry in anger. He didnt deserve my tears.
What happened at the lake? For a short amount of time I felt a small ray of hope. That maybe there was a chance. When we both were competing with skipping rocks we got along. There was a flicker of something there. The way he looked at me was different. His gaze held something in it that wasnt there before. But now that was gone. And I couldn't help but feel like I was the one that ruined it.
I decided to go on a hike with Miko and Elaine. To just get out of the stiffling place. Every time Wheeljack and I would cross paths we would clash.
At first they stayed quiet as they hiked next to me.
"I tried talking to him." Miko finally broke the silence. Causing me to stop in my tracks as my heart jumped. "Yeah and?" I let out a tense sigh.
"He wont say anything but...." Miko paused in thought as she tried to find the right words. "His expression changes when someone mentions you." She confessed.
"Yeah probably irritated." I snorted in derision.
"No, I know what Miko is talking about. Its hard to describe. But its kinda like a mixture of guilt, discomfort and possibly... sadness?" Elaine piped up as she would recall the look. "When he looks at you... Oh I dont know. Its hard to describe but it almost seems like he possibly feels bad."
"Oh great. Im giving him a complex." I groaned out as I continued to walk.
"No this could be good." Elaine followed me. "He doesnt hate you. I know it looks bad but I'm sure you can break through that tough exterior. Like what happened at the lake."
"Oh yeah. Just like the lake. So everything can go south again!" I snapped at her unintentionally. Guilt stabbing my heart as I watched her recoil. "I'm sorry. Its just. This fucking sucks. So bad. We were close to getting somewhere! And now? I fucked it all up!" I lamented. Finally breaking down as the girls hugged me. I couldn't help the tears that started to drip down my cheeks as everything in my heart came tumbling out.
"If there's anything I found out about him is that he tries to avoid his problems. He will try to ignore them until he can't." Miko informed me hopeful this information could be of use to me. Something shes learned through Bulkhead and Ratchet and through observation.
"You got this." Elaine rubbed my back encouragingly. "Start over. This isnt the end. I can tell by the looks he gives you. You need to find a way to get through to him."
I tried to steady my breathing as I dried my eyes. No more tears. Things have to change. One way or another. Crying never solves anything.
We finished our hike as the girls tried to encourage me.
When we arrived back at the base one thing I knew was that saying I will do something is way easier than actually doing it.
I walked in to find him sitting with Bulkhead and Cliffjumper. And just like that my guts coiled in anxiety.
I pushed out a tense sigh. I was going to try a new angle. I won't let him get to me. Fight fire with fire. This might go down in flames but it was worth a shot. If I could goad him at the lake maybe I could have an influence on him if I changed my tactic.
As I walked up my gaze met his. Instead of jumping to defensive try to play his game.
I mustered up my courage and gave him a warm smile as I walked by. Making sure I flicked him a sideways glance as I sat purposely between him and Bulkhead.
Miko and Elaine gave eachother a surprised look before sitting with me.
"Whoa. Whats with this attitude all of a sudden." Cliff teased me as I sat back.
"Nothing. Just that hike helped clear my head." I smiled sweetly at the red mech.
"Feeling better now?" Smokescreen asked as he came up. Taking a seat next to cliff.
"Much." I sighed. Was the facade working?
I threw a glance at Wheeljack. Surprised he hasn't said anything yet.
I sat up as I looked at him expectantly.
"What's up shortstack." Wheeljack eyed me curiously as I stared up at him.
I tried to not prickle at the nickname. "Nothing."
He raised an optical ridge at my intense gaze. "Ya need something?"
"Nope."
A sly smirk slid across his face as I stared him down. "Like what you see?" He purred.
"Ha!" I awkwardly laughed out loud before turning away. Oh shit he got me.
He grinned down at me as I tried to meet his gaze again. He leaned in closer. "Want a closer look?"
"Ack!" I jumped before losing my nerve.
He watched me as I tried to hide my red face. He found it cute I was trying to get to him. But there was no way I could ruffle his plating this way.
I shot him a determined look as my face burned. "Maybe I do? What of it?" I stammered out.
He lifted an optical ridge. "Oh?"
The girls tried to stiffle their excitement as they gave us some space.
He leaned over me and I damn near had a heart attack. "You sure? Can you handle it?" His husky voice rumbled softly. His optics staring deeply into my eyes. He could play this game.
My heart nearly jumped out of my chest as the girls surpressed their squeals in excitement.
"I can..." I trailed off but couldn't hold his gaze.
He leaned in closer and I looked everywhere but in his optics. His body caging me against where we sat. "Nice try princess but you can't fluster me." He murmured before getting up and walking out.
I lied on my back clutching my chest. Holy shit what just happened?! My heart was racing as his presence dissapeared.
That was the closest we have ever been and wow. Even at the lake we didn't get that close to touching. Even when he technically did touch me. It wasn't like THAT.
"Wow that was intense!" Elaine giggled.
"No kidding." I breathed out as I started to sit up.
What I didnt know was I unintentionally started something in that moment. Whether I wanted to or not.
After dinner I sat with the girls as they chatted with Magnus and Bulkhead. Wheeljack coming back in from outside before he spotted me.
He walked in before resting against the wall behind me.
My senses went wild as he lingered closely.
He watched as I stiffened up. He couldn't help but smirk as I gave him a shy glance over my shoulder. My face already red. "Where's all that confidence you had earlier?" He teased me.
I stammered. "Im confident!"
"Doesn't seem like it to me." He grinned down at me. Mischief sparkling in his optics. I was too easy to tease.
I stood up trying to get closer to his height. Only reaching the lower part of his chest. "Yeah thats what you think. Ill prove it!"
"Oh yeah?" He challenged with a rumble as he moved closer. And instantly I wondered what in hell I just gotten myself into.
I looked up at him defiantly as he loomed over me.
Something about the way I stared up at him made him want to pin me down. To watch me squirm. He wanted to rile me up. To him there was something so satisfying in the way he could fluster me so easily.
I saw a flicker of something in his expression as he stared down at me. A dark glint in his optics before he caged me in with his arms. A devious grin toying with his scarred lips.
"Still confident?" He purred
I could hear my heart hammering in my chest. I couldn't help but wonder if he could hear it too.
"Yes." I whispered
He tilted my chin up at him. Trying to force me to meet his gaze. "Keep telling yourself that." He murmured as his thumb brushed over my bottom lip.
I fought the urge to bite it as my heart jumped in my throat.
I quickly pressed at his chest trying to push him away as I tried to get up. I couldn't do this. It was bad for my heart.
He got up to give me space to breathe. Giving me a satified smirk when I left to go collect myself.
The girls were quietly watching with excitement while Magnus gave Wheeljack a stern look. "Dont rile her up if you don't intend to bond with her." Magnus warned as Wheeljack started to walk off.
Wheeljack glanced to the direction I had left. Then to looked over at the bonded commander. "Who knows." Was all he said before he walked away.
"I hope you know what youre doing." Bulkhead murmured to himself as he watched his friend leave.
I couldnt sleep again that night and relented. Grabbing my pillow and blanket I headed to my usual place to find Hound up reading a datapad.
"Welcome back." He greeted me softly with a smile.
I couldn't help but return a soft smile as I tossed my stuff up by him before climbing up to curl up against his side.
"Whatcha reading?" I asked as I got comfortable.
"Just some old reports." He stated as he looked down at me. Patting my back softly.
"Reports? Sounds boring." I yawned
"Its just something to pass the time." He told me with a small smile.
I hummed in acknowledgement before I closed my eyes. "Couldn't be me." I mumbled sleepily.
"I'm not into those sappy love stories you girls like to read." He teased me gently before I grumbled out a response.
He watched as I fell asleep next to him. It wasnt long before he needed to get up. He forgot to grab something from his habsuite and wanted to make sure I was passed out before leaving for a moment. Just as he moved to stand he heard a noise.
Wheeljack walked in to see me curled up next to where Hound was sitting. "Dont bother her." Hound warned as he got up. Leaving us by ourselves for a bit.
Hound wasnt sure how he felt about leaving us alone together but at least now I was with someone in case I woke up. Given that he was my mate hopefully his presence would make me relaxed enough to stay asleep.
Staring at me for a moment Wheeljack hesitated before he walked past my sleeping form before sitting close by in the corner. Pulling out one of his blades to inspect it.
"Did you always have those?" My sleepy voice called out to him.
I watched him jolt before looking down at me. He stared at me for a moment before sheathing it against his back. His startled expression made it look like he was guilty about being caught.
He saw my tired eyes trail from his servo to his back, then back to his face. "I always wondered what those were." I murmured.
I watched as he carefully pulled it back out. Inspecting the blade before pulling out a cloth of sorts to run it along the side.
Silently I watched as he worked meticulously. Lulled by the repetitive motions.
"They're pretty." I murmured softly as sleep started to pull me back under.
I liked this Wheeljack. Calmer. Unguarded.
Wheeljack paused to look back over at me. Studying my peaceful expression. Unsure how to handle this version of me. Tentatively he reached servo out before stopping himself. Rebusying himself with taking care of his swords.
'Dont get attached.' He thought to himself as he polished his blades next to me.
He couldve easily done this in his habsuite. So why didnt he?
He looked back over at me. Remembering how I got flustered when he teased me.
He didnt know why - No - He did know why he was there. Quietly watching over me while I slept.
My disarmed expression. The calm pheromones. The softness in my eyes when I looked at him. The warmth they held. It was easy to be drawn to me. It almost reminded him of a time before war. When he was still quite young. A peacefullness he wasnt allowed to have.
A young and hopeful engineer before war ravaged everything. Before he watched friends die. As their mates would waste away and succumb to a broken bond.
If something happened to him. It would destroy me. He couldn't put me through that. If something happened to me it would tear him apart. Yet still he couldn't help himself. It was hard to constantly keep his distance. Especially with the way I would force myself to be in close proximity.
He would occasionally steal glances at me until Hound came back.
Hound watched the quiet scene infront of him. Catching how the wrecker would occasionally check on me.
"Here." Hound murmured. Delicately moving me over so I was closer to Wheeljack as I slept between them.
"She likes you. Dont misunderstand that." Hound informed the wrecker as he pulled out his datapad.
Wheeljack just stared down at me for a good bit before quietly working on his swords. That was what he was worried about. It would've been easier if I hated him. But things like this were never so simple. Bonds were never simple.
When I eventually woke up Wheeljack was gone. It almost made me wonder if I dreampt him sitting near me last night.
As I started to get up I noticed Hound was still sitting next to me. "Did you sleep well?" He asked as I yawned with a stiff full body stretch. "Yeah finally."
Hound looked down at me like he knew something I didn't. "What?" I mumbled as I rubbed the sleep from my eyes.
"It's nothing." He murmured as he enjoyed a bit of energon.
I gave him a weird look as I got up to take my things.
"Mornin sunshine." Wheeljack called out to me as I headed to my room.
I rolled my eyes but turned to give him a smile. "Morning Wheeljack. Are you going to keep teasing me about sleeping in the bots area?" I asked up at him as he walked up to me.
"Should I?" He asked coyly.
I tried to hide the irritation that prickled inside of me. "No but if it bothers you, you can always be the one that stays with me instead." I stated as I shot him a devious smile before I turned on my heel to walk away.
"Would you even be able to sleep if I did?" He called out to me. I looked over my shoulder to see a smug grin on his face.
"Oh I'm sure I could." I called over my shoulder with a purr as I stepped into my room. Once the door was shut I slid to the floor. It was a wonder how I was able to keep my composure during that exchange.
I got ready for the day. Brushing my teeth and getting dressed. Trying to be quiet to let Miko keep sleeping.
I walked back out. Ignoring Wheeljack's presence as I opted for a simple breakfast. After eating I grabbed a water and headed to the cybertronian area. Today I wanted to see if Hound would spar with me again. It had been too long since I last had the chance.
Hiding my dissapointment when it seemed that Hound had left for a bit I figured I'd wait to see if he would come back. Instead Wheeljack stood close by watching me. The nerves must've been getting to me as he stared down at me. Because when I tried to open my water bottle I must've squeezed it too hard.
"Ah! It squirted on me!" I gasped before wiping the water off my face before taking a sip.
He waited until just as I brought the bottle to my mouth before he grinned mischievously. "Oh I would too." He purred. Causing me to nearly choke. I tried to hold my hand over my mouth in an attempt to not accidentally spit water out everywhere.
"Wheeljack!" I gasped between coughs once managed to swallow. Swatting in his direction as I tried to catch my breath.
"What are you going to do when you suck my spike?" He teased me further.
"Ack!" My eyes nearly bulged out my head as another coughing fit wracked my body. "Oh god you did not just say that!" I wheezed as I wiped my mouth.
"Can't have you choke when you swallow my load." He smirked down at me.
"Ew!" I shot back at him before Elaine walked in.
"Get a room!" She called teasingly catching us both off guard.
"He started it!" I pointed at the smug wrecker as Elaine laughed.
"You guys should hurry up and bond together already." She teased making Wheeljack and I look away uncomfortably.
She placed her hands on her hips. "Oh come on. Its not that bad. Take advice from the pregnant omega."
"Yeah well at least your mate actually likes you." I grumbled under my breath.
"What was that?" Wheeljack teased as he leaned over me.
"Wouldn't you like to know!" I snipped as I tried to push him away.
"What did you say? That I dont like you?" He teased further as I struggled to get him to budge.
"Fuck you and your good hearing." I growled as he grabbed my hands to hold me down. I tried to wrestle with him. It was obvious he was going easy on me as he let me push back a little bit before he had me pinned under him.
"Go fuck yourself." I snapped as I tried to squirm out of his grasp.
"How about you fuck me yourself." He purred causing my face to flush.
"You freaking pervert!" I squeaked out as I smacked at his arm.
Elaine fawned over the scene infront of her. "You guys are so cute." She cooed
"This isnt cute!" I snapped "now get off of me! Youre going to crush me!" I snapped at the white mech that lazily held me down.
He gave me a lazy grin as he had me partially pinned underneath his chest and arms. Enjoying watching me struggle as I writhed under him trying to wiggle free. I gritted my tiny canines at him as I tried to push him off. He found It was kinda cute.
"Alright enough torturing the girl." Ironhide called as he walked up. Spectating the interesting display.
Wheeljack finally released me causing me to huff.
Elaine laughed as I crossed my arms and turned my back on the wrecker. Annoyed by his antics but refusing to leave. I was here for a reason and wouldn't let him deter me. No matter how much he bothered me.
After waiting for awhile. Ignoring Wheeljack's occasional prods and borderline flirty remarks Hound finally returned.
I perked up and immediately went over to the green mech. "Hound!" I called out excitedly as I stopped in front of him. Ignoring the look that Wheeljack shot at me. "Can we train today?"
Hound looked from me to the mech that gave me a conflicted look. "I can. You sure you wouldn't rather he teach you though?" Hound nodded towards my mate.
"No." I told him flatly. Remembering the hard flick he gave me in the stomach at the lake.
Hound shrugged. "Ok then. Cant say I didn't try." He spoke. Glancing at the white mech that had a dazed look.
I followed Hound out to our usual place that we liked to train. Somewhere quiet with a nice amount of space to move around without any obstacles.
I watched the older mech mass displace as he got in his usual defensive stance. "Alright." He called in his training voice. "Lets see how your skills have been kept up."
Elaine had watched me walk out with Hound. Looking back over she saw the way Wheeljack watched me leave.
For a mech that claims he's not interested in bonding he sure acted enamored with me.
"Just follow them." She broke him out of his trance. "Go see what she ment at the lake. She's a lot more resilient than you think." She confessed as she walked away to the dining area. "She might surprise you." Elaine tossed over her shoulder before grabbing breakfast.
He hesitated for a moment before Ironhide spoke up. "Shes got fire. I've seen them train before." Ironhide confessed as he browsed through a datapad.
Curious Wheeljack got up and caught sight of Hound and I. Making sure to follow at a distance to not disturb us.
He saw Hound mass displace and immediately understood what the fuss before was about.
He watched as I sparred with Hound. Silently critiquing my movements as I fought with the mass displaced mech. But still impressed I could relatively hold my own.
So this is what I meant. I had good potential. If I could refine my movements and better my technique I could easily hold my own against someone almost double my size. Though I was still vulnerable against cybertronians much bigger than me. Though not if he could help it. So immediately as he watched me he started hatching an idea of his own.
I eventually finished my training session with Hound. Feeling proud of myself as I excused myself to my room unaware that I was being privately spectated.
During my shower I had no idea what was coming for me.
Hound had caught sight of the white wrecker as he was walking back in the place."Do you need something?" He asked as the slightly smaller mech looked at him.
"I wanna train her." Wheeljack announced surprising the green mech.
"Im guessing you observed her." Hound stated as he walked past Wheeljack. Walking over to sit down in the resting area. "Do you know what it takes to train an omega?"
Wheeljack looked at the slightly older mech determined. "I have an idea."
Hound pushed out a tired vent. "I'll let you take over on the condition that I watch the first few times. I dont want you accidentally pushing too hard. Shes still considered human after all."
Wheeljack recoiled slightly. "I can handle that. Im not going to hurt her if thats what youre implying." There was an edge of irritation in his voice.
Hound looked Wheeljack in the optics. "I'm not saying you will. It's just a warning. I've seen too many young mechs make those mistakes. I'm not saying you in particular." He stated firmly.
They stared at eachother for a bit before they came to a mutual agreement. Wheeljack will take over my training. But the moment things get too dangerous. Hound will take over again. No objections.
I had finished my shower and rejoined everyone.
I spent the rest of the day with Miko and Elaine in the cybertronian area. Enjoying the company of the bots as I brushed off Wheeljack's flirting. Taking it as him trying to get into my head.
I enjoyed dinner with the girls before us three decided to have a nice dip in the hot spring. Well Miko and I would as Elaine would relax with just her legs in the water.
"We should do this more often." Miko sighed as she relaxed next to us.
"I wish I could join you guys." Elaine apologized as she sat on the edge with her legs dangling in the warm water.
"Its fine. Gotta be careful for the baby." I reassured her with a smile. "Its just nice to all be together like this again."
Miko nodded in agreement. "You're right about that."
"So..." Elaine began with a smile just as I got settled and comfortable. "I want to talk about all that flirting you had going on earlier."
I deadpanned. Really, now? I internally groaned. "You know just as much as me. I don't know why he's like this."
"I think I do know." Elaine hummed.
"Then feel free to enlighten me." I grumbled as the omega laughed.
Elaine had been watching the two of us long enough to notice that the attraction was definitely there. We both just needed a little push. And my new approach was definitely helping. "I'll let you guys figure it out yourselves." She hummed as I sighed at her antics.
"I'm glad you guys are getting along now." Miko piped up. "I was worried in the beginning." She confessed. Remembering the tense atmosphere between Wheeljack and I from before.
"I'm...." I trailed off lost in thought. Also thinking back to just a couple weeks ago compared to now. "I'm also glad he is acting different." I finally found the words I wanted to say.
"Things will work out. Give it time." Elaine agreed.
I sat in the water quietly. Taking everything all in. I wanted to have Elaine's optimism. But the reality I knew was that I couldn't force someone to love me. Or even like me. He might be behaving this way with me now but that doesnt mean that we both would complete the bond. He might just be messing with me because it amuses him. Nothing more. I didn't want to get my hopes up just to go through heartbreak for a second time.
I heavily debated on sleeping in my room. The soak with the girls was quite relaxing and I thought about actually sleeping in a bed for a change.
I decided to try to sleep in my bed first. Quickly getting dissapointed that I just couldn't seem to fall asleep. I was physically tired but my mind wouldnt stop. I was thinking of everything and nothing all at the same time.
Begrudgingly I pulled my pillow and blanket from my bed as I trudged to the cybertronian area.
Once again Hound greeting me as I walked up. "Tried to sleep in your room again?" He asked me softly between sips of energon. Another datapad in hand.
I gave him a tired nod as he gave me a warm smile. He patted his thigh encouragingly in welcome.
I tossed my stuff next to him and climbed up. Settling next to him as I tried to get comfortable on the hard surface.
I lied there quietly as Hound read his datapad. Faintly I could hear Ratchet muddling about in the medbay. Soft lighting spilling out from the entryway.
I was about to feel myself fall asleep when Wheeljack came back in from outside. I noticed he seemed to like to be out in the evenings.
I tensed as we stared at eachother for a minute before he walked past me towards his habsuite. I didn't even have time to tell if I was disappointed or not before he walked back in.
With his own energon in hand he sat down near me.
I eyed him curiously as he lounged back. Looking down at me with soft optics.
"You decided to take up my offer?" I softly teased him.
"You sure going to be able to recharge?" He rumbled back playfully.
I got up. Tossing my pillow closer to him as I scooted over. If I reached out my hand I could practically touch him. I fluffed my pillow and settled next to him. Grinning like an idiot as I lied facing towards him. "Oh you bet I'll be able to sleep good now."
"Really now?" He smirked. Poking at me a couple times earning a laugh and a soft "stop it" as I swated at his servo.
"You know you dont have to be here." I stared up at him as he picked up his energon.
"I know." He stated coyly before shooting some back.
I shook my head at him with a smile. This mech would drive me crazy. But I still couldn't help the warm feelings in my heart at him choosing to be so close.
Unsurprisingly I fell asleep quickly in the comfortable atmosphere.
The next morning you were surprised to see Wheeljack back. Easing the ache in your heart. But it didnt last long when it seemed that he was avoiding you.
At first maybe you thought you were imagining it. But as the next few days went on it became more apparent that he couldn't seem to meet your gaze.
He was talking with Ratchet when you walked up. Your stomach fully healed but still was required to do one last check over.
You saw the way he stiffened as you approached them. He looked like he was going to walk off when you glared at him. "Stop running off." You snapped.
He shot a hard look down at you. "Im not running."
You placed your hands on your hips. "Really? Because it feels like you've been avoiding me. What happened to the mech that liked to irritate me?"
He bristled at your probing observation. "I just dont feel like being bothered by you." He snapped
You barely contained your anger. "Oh yeah? You sure you're not just running from guilt?"
You saw anger crackle in his optics. His servos clenching tightly. "I have nothing to be guilty about. Newsflash princess. Its your fault if you got hurt. All I did was prove a point." He growled before turning to head to his habsuite.
You glared at him as he walked away. The threat of tears burning your eyes before ratchet took you to the medbay.
You were so angry. It wasnt fair.
Things didnt really get much better the following days. And your sleep only got worse.
You were tired and irritable most of the time. Elaine and Miko were patient with you. You did your best to not take it out on them. But you felt like you were walking on a wire.
To make matters worse. Instead of avoiding you now it felt like Wheeljack was on the offensive. Occasionally making jabs at you.
You were trying to enjoy your breakfast after a long night of fitful sleep. It was the first night in awhile you didnt stay with one of the bots. You felt guilty always putting them on sleep duty that you wanted to give them a break. But because you spent the night without that comfort you hardly rested at all.
You were groggily drinking some caffeine when Wheeljack caught sight of your haggard appearance.
"Did the princess not sleep well last night." He snarked at you. Watching the way you gripped your cup tightly. "Shut up!" You snapped
"What. Cant sleep if youre alone?" He goaded you.
You sent him a sharp glare. "Shut up! What do you know!" You hissed at him.
He eyed you as he rested against the wall. Looking down on you. "You think I havent seen you with the others?"
"What? Jealous?" You growled as your nails started to bite into your palms.
"Hardly." He spat. But you saw a flicker of something in his optics before it was gone.
"Sounds jealous to me." You fought back.
"Don't delude yourself." He scoffed while rolling his optics.
You would be lying if you said that didn't hurt. But you wouldn't give him the satisfaction by showing it.
You hated the mate bond. It felt like a curse. Why did you have to be born omega? Why were you fated to someone like him? Why couldn't you both just get along?
You both glared at eachother before you left. You would take the loss this time. You didnt want him to see you cry in anger. He didnt deserve your tears.
What happened at the lake? For a short amount of time you felt a small ray of hope. That maybe there was a chance. When you both were competing with skipping rocks you got along. There was a flicker of something there. The way he looked at you was different. His gaze held something in it that wasn't there before. But now that was gone. And you couldn't help but feel like you were the one who ruined it.
You decided to go on a hike with Miko and Elaine. To just get out of the stiffling place. Every time you and Wheeljack would cross paths you would clash.
They stayed quiet at first as they hiked next to you.
"I tried talking to him." Miko finally broke the silence. Causing you to stop in your tracks as your heart jumped. "Yeah and?" You let out a tense sigh.
"He wont say anything but...." Miko paused in thought as she tried to find the right words. "His expression changes when someone mentions you." She confessed.
"Yeah probably irritated." You snorted in derision.
"No, I know what Miko is talking about. Its hard to describe. But its kinda like a mixture of guilt, discomfort and possibly... sadness?" Elaine piped up as she would recall the look. "When he looks at you... Oh I dont know. Its hard to describe but it almost seems like he possibly feels bad."
"Oh great. Im giving him a complex." You groaned out as you continued to walk.
"No this could be good." Elaine followed you. "He doesnt hate you. I know it looks bad but im sure you can break through that tough exterior. Like what happened at the lake."
"Oh yeah. Just like the lake. So everything can go south again!" You snapped at her unintentionally. Guilt stabbing your heart as you watched her recoil.
"Im sorry. Its just. This fucking sucks. So bad. We were close to getting somewhere! And now? I fucked it all up!" You lamented. Finally breaking down as the girls hugged you. You couldn't help the tears that started to drip down your cheeks as everything in your heart came tumbling out.
"If there's anything I found out about him is that hes avoidant about his problems. He will try to ignore them until he cant." Miko informed you hopeful this information could be of use to you. She recalled what she had learned from Bulkhead and Ratchet along with what she had observed up till now.
"You got this." Elaine rubbed your back. "Start over. This isnt the end. I can tell by the looks he gives you. You need to find a way to get through to him."
You tried to steady your breathing as you dried your eyes. No more tears. Things have to change. One way or another. Tears never solve anything.
You finished your hike as the girls tried to encourage you.
When you arrived back at the base one thing you knew was that saying you will do something is way easier than actually doing it.
You walked in to find him sitting with Bulkhead and Cliffjumper. And just like that your guts coiled in anxiety.
You pushed out a tense sigh. You were going to try a new angle. You wont let him get to you. Fight fire with fire. This might go down in flames but it was worth a shot. If you could goad him at the lake maybe you could have an influence on him if you changed your tactic.
As you walked up your gaze met his. Instead of jumping to defensive try to play his game.
You mustered the courage and gave him a warm smile as you walked by. Making sure you flicked him a sideways glance as you purposely sat between him and Bulkhead.
Miko and Elaine gave eachother a surprised look before sitting with you.
"Whoa. Whats with this attitude all of a sudden." Cliff teased you as you sat back.
"Nothing. Just that hike helped clear my head." You smiled sweetly at the red mech.
"Feeling better now?" Smokescreen asked as he came up. Taking a seat next to cliff.
"Much." You sighed. Was your facade working?
You threw a glance at Wheeljack. Surprised he hasn't said anything yet. You sat up as you looked at him expectantly.
"Whats up shortstack." Wheeljack eyed you curiously as you stared at him.
You tried to not prickle at the nickname. "Nothing."
He raised an optical ridge at your intense gaze. "Ya need something?"
"Nope."
A sly smirk slid across his face as you stared him down. "Like what you see?" He purred.
"Ha!" You awkwardly laughed out loud before turning away. Oh shit he got you.
He grinned down at you as you tried to meet his gaze again. He could play your game.
He leaned in closer. "Want a closer look?"
"Ack!" You jumped before losing your nerve.
He watched you as you tried to hide your red face. It was cute you were trying to get to him. But there was no way you could ruffle his plating this way.
You shot him a determined look as your face burned. "Maybe I do? What of it?" You stammered out.
He lifted an optical ridge. "Oh?"
The girls tried to stiffle their excitement as they gave you both some space.
He leaned over you and you damn near had a heart attack. "You sure? Can you handle it?" His husky voice rumbled softly. His optics staring deeply into your eyes.
Your heart nearly jumped out of your chest as the girls surpressed their squeals in excitement.
"I can..." you trailed off but couldn't hold his gaze.
He leaned in closer and you looked everywhere but in his optics. His body caging you against where you both sat. "Nice try princess but you can't fluster me." He murmured before getting up and walking out.
You lied on your back clutching your chest. Holy shit what just happened?! Your heart was racing as his presence dissapated.
That was the closest you both have ever been and wow. Even at the lake you both didnt get that close to touching. Even when he technically did touch you. It wasnt like THAT.
"Wow that was intense!" Elaine giggled.
"No kidding." You breathed out as you started to sit up.
What you didnt know was you unintentionally started something in that moment. Whether you wanted to or not.
After dinner you sat with the girls as they chatted with Magnus and Bulkhead. Wheeljack coming back in from outside before he saw you.
He walked in before resting against the wall behind you.
Your senses went wild as he lingered closely.
He watched as you stiffened up. He couldn't help but smirk as you gave him a shy glance over your shoulder. Your face already red. "Where's all that confidence you had earlier?" He teased you.
You stammered. "Im confident!"
"Doesn't seem like it to me." He grinned down at you.
You stood up trying to get closer to his height. Only reaching the lower part of his chest. "Yeah that's what you think. I'll prove it!"
"Oh yeah?" He challenged with a rumble as he moved closer. And instantly you wondered what in hell you just gotten yourself into.
You looked up at him defiantly as he loomed over you.
Something about the way you stared up at him made him want to pin you down. To watch you squirm. He wanted to rile you up. There was something satisfying the way he could fluster you so easily.
You saw a flicker of something in his expression as he stared down at you. A dark glint in his optics before he caged you in with his arms. A devious grin toying with his lips.
"Still confident?" He purred
You could hear your heart hammering in your chest and wondered if he could hear it too.
"Yes." You whispered
He tilted your chin up at him. Trying to force you to meet his gaze. "Keep telling yourself that." He murmured as his thumb brushed over your bottom lip. You were just too easy to tease.
You fought the urge to bite it as your heart jumped in your throat. You quickly pushed him away as you tried to get up. You couldn't do this. It was bad for your heart.
He got up to give you space to breathe. Giving you a satified smirk when you left to go collect yourself.
The girls were watching excitedly while Magnus gave Wheeljack a stern look. "Don't rile her up if you dont intend to bond with her." Magnus warned as Wheeljack started to walk off.
Wheeljack glanced to the direction you left. Then looked back over at the bonded commander. "Who knows." Was all he said before he walked away.
"I hope you know what youre doing." Bulkhead murmured to himself as he watched his friend leave.
You couldn't sleep again that night and relented. Grabbing your pillow and blanket you headed to your usual place to find Hound up reading a datapad.
"Welcome back." He greeted you softly with a smile.
You couldn't help but return a soft smile as you tossed your stuff up by him before climbing up to curl up against his side.
"Whatcha reading?" You asked as you got comfortable.
"Just some old reports." He stated as he looked down at you. Patting your back softly.
"Reports? Sounds boring." You yawned
"Its just something to pass the time." He told you with a small smile.
You hummed in acknowledgement before you closed your eyes. "Couldn't be me." You mumbled
"Im not into those sappy love stories you girls like to read." He teased you gently before you grumbled out a response.
He watched as you fell asleep next to him. It wasnt long before he needed to get up. He forgot to grab something from his habsuite and wanted to make sure you were passed out before leaving for a moment. Just as he moved to stand he heard a noise.
Wheeljack walked in to see you curled up next to where hound was sitting. "Dont bother her." Hound warned as he got up. Leaving you two by yourselves for a bit.
Hound wasnt sure how he felt about leaving you two alone together but at least now you were with someone in case you woke up. Given that he was your mate hopefully his presence would make you relaxed enough to stay asleep.
Staring at you for a moment Wheeljack hesitated before he walked past. Sitting near the corner before pulling out one of his blades to inspect it.
"Did you always have those?" Your sleepy voice called out to him.
You watched him jolt before looking down at you. He stared at you for a moment before sheathing it against his back. His startled expression made it look like he was guilty about being caught.
He watched your tired eyes trail from his servo to his back, then back to his face. "I always wondered what those were." You murmured.
You watched as he pulled it back out. Inspecting the blade before pulling out a cloth of sorts to run it along the side.
Silently you watched as he worked meticulously. Lulled by the repetitive motions.
"Theyre pretty." You murmured softly as sleep started to pull you back under.
You liked this Wheeljack. Calmer. Unguarded.
Wheeljack paused to look back over at you. Studying your peaceful expression. Unsure how to handle this version of you. Tentatively he reached servo out before stopping himself. Rebusying himself with taking care of his swords.
'Don't get attached.' He thought to himself as he cleaned and polished his blades next to you.
He could've easily done this in his habsuite. So why didnt he?
He looked back over at you. Remembering how you got so flustered when he teased you.
He didnt know why - No - He did know why he was there. Quietly watching over you while you slept.
Your disarmed expression. The calm pheromones. The softness in your eyes when you looked at him. The warmth they held. It was easy to be drawn to you. It almost reminded him of a time before war. When he was still quite young. A peacefullness he wasnt allowed to have.
A young and hopeful engineer before war ravaged everything. Before he watched friends die. As their mates would waste away and succumb to a broken bond.
If something happened to him. It would destroy you. He couldn't put you through that. If something happened to you it would tear him apart. Yet still he couldn't help himself. It was hard to constantly keep his distance. Especially with the way you forced yourself to be in close proximity.
He would steal glances at you until hound came back.
Hound noticed the quiet scene infront of him. Catching how the wrecker would occasionally check on you.
"Here." Hound murmured. Delicately moving you over so you were closer to Wheeljack as you slept between them.
"She likes you. Dont misunderstand that." Hound informed the wrecker as he pulled out his datapad.
Wheeljack just stared down at you for a good bit before quietly working on his swords. That was what he was worried about. It wouldve been easier if you hated him. But things like this were never so simple. Bonds were never simple.
When you eventually woke up Wheeljack was gone. It almost made you wonder if you dreampt him sitting near you last night.
You started to get up. Noticing Hound was still sitting next to you. "Did you sleep well?" He asked as you yawned. "Yeah finally."
Hound looked down at you like he knew something you didnt. "What?" You mumbled as you rubbed the sleep from your eyes.
"Its nothing." He murmured as he enjoyed a bit of energon.
You gave him a weird look as you got up to take your things.
"Mornin sunshine." Wheeljack called out to you as you headed to your room.
You rolled your eyes but turned to give him a smile. "Morning Wheeljack. Are you going to keep teasing me about sleeping in the bots area?" You asked up at him as he walked up to you.
"Should I?" He asked coyly.
You tried to hide the irritation that prickled inside of you. "No, but if it bothers you, you can always be the one that stays with me instead." You stated as you shot him a devious smile before you turned on your heel to walk away.
"Would you even be able to sleep if I did?" He called to you. You looked over your shoulder to see a smug grin on his face.
"Oh I'm sure I could." You called over your shoulder as you stepped in your room. Once the door was shut you slid to the floor. It was a wonder how you were able to keep your composure during that exchange.
You got ready for the day. Brushing your teeth and getting dressed. Trying to be quiet to let miko keep sleeping.
You walked back out. Ignoring Wheeljack's presence as you opted for a simple breakfast. After eating you grabbed a water and headed to the cybertronian area. Today you wanted to see if Hound would spar with you again.
Hiding your dissapointment when it seemed that Hound had left for a bit you figured you'd wait to see if he would come back. Instead Wheeljack stood close by watching you. The nerves must've been getting to you as he stared down at you. Because when you tried to open the water bottle you must've squeezed it too hard.
"Ah! It squirted on me!" You gasped before wiping the water off your face and taking a sip.
He waited just as you brought the bottle to your mouth before he grinned mischievously. "Oh I would too." He purred. Causing you to nearly choke. You tried to hold your hand over mouth in an attempt to not accidentally spit water out everywhere.
"Wheeljack!" You gasped between coughs once you managed to swallow. Swatting in his direction as you tried to catch your breath.
"What are you going to do when you suck my spike?" He teased you further.
"Ack!" Your eyes nearly bulged out your head as another coughing fit wracked your body. "Oh god you did not just say that!" You wheezed as you wiped your mouth.
"Can't have you choke when you swallow my load." He smirked down at you.
"Ew!" You shot back at him before Elaine walked in.
"Get a room!" She called teasingly catching you both off guard.
"He started it!" You pointed at the smug wrecker as Elaine laughed.
"You guys should hurry up and bond together already." She teased making you and Wheeljack look away uncomfortably.
She placed her hands on her hips. "Oh come on. Its not that bad. Take advice from the pregnant omega."
"Yeah well at least your mate actually likes you." You grumbled under your breath.
"What was that?" Wheeljack teased as he leaned over you.
"Wouldnt you like to know!" You snipped as you tried to push him away.
"What did you say? That I dont like you?" He teased further as you struggled to get him to budge.
"Fuck you and your good hearing." You growled as he grabbed your hands to hold you down. You tried to wrestle with him. It was obvious he was going easy on you as he let you push back a little bit before he had you pinned under him.
"Go fuck yourself." You snapped as you tried to squirm out of his grasp.
"How about you fuck me yourself." He purred causing your face to flush.
"You freaking pervert!" You squeaked out as you smacked at his arm.
Elaine fawned over the scene infront of her. "You guys are so cute." She cooed
"This isnt cute!" You snapped "now get off of me! You're going to crush me!" You snapped at the white mech that lazily held you down.
He gave you a lazy grin as he had you partially pinned underneath his chest and arms. Enjoying watching you struggle as you writhed under him trying to wiggle free. You gritting your tiny canines at him as you tried to push him off. He found It was kinda cute.
"Alright enough torturing the girl." Ironhide called as he walked up. Watching the interesting display.
Wheeljack finally released you causing you to huff.
Elaine laughed as you crossed your arms and turned your back on the wrecker. Annoyed by his antics but refusing to leave. You were here for a reason and wont let him deter you. No matter how much he bothered you.
After waiting for awhile. Ignoring Wheeljack's occasional prods and borderline flirty remarks Hound finally returned.
You perked up and immediately went over to the green mech. "Hound!" You called out excitedly as you stopped in front of him. Ignoring the look that Wheeljack shot at you. "Can we train today?"
Hound looked from you to the mech that gave you a conflicted look. "I can. You sure you wouldn't rather he teach you though?" Hound nodded towards your mate.
"No." You told him flatly. Remembering the hard flick he gave you in the stomach at the lake.
Hound shrugged. "Ok then. Cant say I didnt try." He spoke. Glancing at the white mech that had a dazed look.
You followed hound out to your usual place that you liked to train. Somewhere quiet with a nice amount of space to move around without any obstacles.
You watched the older mech mass displace as he got in his usual defensive stance. "Alright." He called in his training voice. "Lets see how your skills have been kept up."
Elaine had watched you walk out with hound. Looking back over she saw the way wheeljack watched you leave.
For a mech that claims hes not interested in bonding he sure acted enamored with you.
"Just follow them." She broke him out of his trance. "Go see what she ment at the lake. She's a lot more resilient than you think." She confessed as she walked away to the dining area. "She might surprise you." Elaine tossed over her shoulder before grabbing breakfast.
He hesitated for a moment before Ironhide spoke up. "She's got fire. I've seen them train." Ironhide confessed as he browsed through a datapad.
Curious Wheeljack got up and caught sight of you and Hound. Making sure to follow at a distance to not disturb you two.
He saw Hound mass displace and immediately understood what the fuss before was about.
He watched as you sparred with Hound. Silently critiquing your movements as you fought with the mass displaced mech. But still impressed you could relatively hold your own.
So this is what you meant. You had good potential. If you could refine your movements and better your technique you could easily hold your own against someone almost double your size. Though you were still vulnerable against cybertronians much bigger than you. Though not if he could help it. So immediately as he watched you he started hatching an idea of his own.
You finished your training session with Hound. Feeling proud of yourself you excused yourself to your room unaware that you were being privately spectated.
During your shower you had no idea what was coming for you.
Hound had caught sight of the white wrecker as he was walking back in the place.
"Do you need something?" He asked as the slightly smaller mech looked at him.
"I wanna train her." Wheeljack announced surprising the green mech.
"Im guessing you observed her." Hound stated as he walked past Wheeljack. Going to sit down in the resting area. "Do you know what it takes to train an omega?"
Wheeljack looked at the older mech determined. "I have an idea."
Hound pushed out a tired vent. "I'll let you take over on the condition that I watch the first few times. I don't want you accidentally pushing too hard. She's still considered human after all."
Wheeljack recoiled slightly. "I can handle that. I'm not going to hurt her if thats what you're implying." There was an edge of irritation in his voice.
Hound looked wheeljack in the optics. "I'm not saying you will. Its just a warning. I've seen too many young mechs make those mistakes. I'm not saying you in particular." He stated firmly.
They stared at eachother for a bit before they came to a mutual agreement. Wheeljack will take over your training. But the moment things get too dangerous. Hound will take over again. No objections.
You had finished your shower and rejoined everyone.
You spent the rest of the day with Miko and Elaine in the cybertronian area. Enjoying the company of the bots as you brushed off Wheeljack's flirting. Taking it as him trying to get into your head.
You enjoyed dinner with the girls before you three decided to have a nice dip in the hot spring. Well you and Miko would as Elaine would relax with just her legs in the water.
"We should do this more often." Miko sighed as she relaxed next to you.
"I wish I could join you guys." Elaine apologized as she sat on the edge with her legs dangling in the warm water.
"It's fine. Gotta be careful for the baby." You consoled her with a smile. "It's just nice to all be together like this again."
Miko nodded in agreement. "Youre right about that."
"So..." Elaine began with a smile just as you got settled and comfortable. "I want to talk about all that flirting you had going on earlier."
You deadpanned. Really, now? You internally groaned. "You know just as much as me. I don't know why he's like this."
"I think I do know." Elaine hummed.
"Then feel free to enlighten me." You grumbled as the omega laughed.
Elaine had been watching the two of you long enough that the attraction was definitely there. You both just needed a little push. And your new approach was definitely helping. "I'll let you guys figure it out yourselves." She hummed as you sighed at her antics.
"I'm glad you guys are getting along now." Miko piped up. "I was worried in the beginning." She confessed. Remembering the tense atmosphere between you and Wheeljack from before.
"I'm...." you trailed off lost in thought. Also thinking back to just a couple weeks ago compared to now. "I'm also glad he is acting different." You finally found the words you wanted to say.
"Things will work out. Give it time." Elaine agreed.
You sat in the water quietly. Taking everything all in. You wanted to have Elaine's optimism. But the reality you knew was that you couldn't force someone to love you. Or even like you. He might be behaving this way with you now but that doesnt mean that you both would complete the bond. He might just be messing with you because it amuses him. Nothing more. You didnt want to get your hopes up just to go through heartbreak for a second time.
You heavily debated on sleeping in your room. The soak with the girls was quite relaxing and you thought about actually sleeping in a bed for a change.
You decided to try to sleep in your bed first. Quickly getting dissapointed that you just couldn't seem to fall asleep. You were physically tired but your mind wouldnt stop. You were thinking of everything and nothing all at the same time.
Begrudgingly you pulled your pillow and blanket from your bed as you trudged to the cybertronian area.
Once again hound greeting you as you walked up. "Tried to sleep in your room again?" He asked you softly between sips of energon. Another datapad in hand.
You gave him a tired nod as he smiled at you warmly. He patted his thigh encouragingly in welcome.
You tossed your stuff next to him and climbed up. Settling next to him as you tried to get comfortable on the hard surface.
You lied there quietly as Hound read his datapad. Faintly you could hear Ratchet muddling about in the medbay. Soft lighting spilling out from the entryway.
You were about to feel yourself fall asleep when Wheeljack came back in from outside. You noticed he seemed to like to be out in the evenings.
You tensed as you both stared at eachother for a minute before he walked past you towards his habsuite. You didn't even have time to tell if you were disappointed or not when he walked back in.
With his own energon in hand he sat down near you.
You eyed him curiously as he lounged back. Looking down at you with soft optics.
"You decided to take up my offer?" You softly teased him.
"You sure going to be able to recharge?" He rumbled back playfully.
You got up. Tossing your pillow closer to him as you scooted over. If you reached out your hand you could practically touch him. You fluffed your pillow and settled next to him. Grinning like an idiot as you lied facing towards him. "Oh you bet I'll be able to sleep good now."
"Really now?" He smirked. Poking at you a couple times earning a laugh and a soft "stop it" as you swated at his servo.
"You know you dont have to be here." You stared up at him as he picked up his energon.
"I know." He stated coyly before shooting some back.
You shook your head at him with a smile. This mech would drive you crazy. But you still couldn't help the warm feelings in your heart at him choosing to be so close.
Unsurprisingly you fell asleep quickly in the comfortable atmosphere.
I tossed and turned for a few hours before I got up quietly and left to not disturb Miko.
I walked out into the main area of the base. My eyes adjusting to the low lighting as I made my way over to see what cybertronians were awake. I was pleased to see that Ratchet and Hound were conversing quietly in the dim lighting where the bots liked to hang out.
"Hey." I gently called out to them as I gave them a tired wave.
"Now what are you doing up? Hound asked me as I approached the two mechs.
I stretched, hearing my back pop. "Fell asleep in the bath by accident and now I cant go back to sleep." I confessed while trying to surpress a yawn.
"You need to be careful about that." Ratchet chided me.
"I know, I know. Miko brought me to bed. Though now I cant fall back asleep. Dont know why though." I confessed. I probably had an idea why but I refused to acknowledge it.
Ratchet then gave me a quick scan. "Well. Everything seems to be normal for the most part." He mused as he studied the readings.
I raised an eyebrow at this. "Seems for the most part?" I questioned.
"Normal for your circumstances." He corrected
I rolled my eyes. "How great." I was glad I wasn't doing bad despite everything I'm being put through. Though I wished I wasn't going through this to begin with.
"Here." Hound patted his leg welcoming. "You can stay up with us till youre tired enough to go back to sleep."
I smiled as I sat down next to him. Resting my back against his thigh. Settled between the two bots.
"It could work. Being around calm em fields of other cybertronians." Ratchet mused as I got comfortable against hound.
"Dont mind me. Ill just be here." I yawned with another big stretch.
Both mechs were surprised at how fast I seemed to fall asleep. Ratchet left and brought a pillow and light cotton blanket from the medbay. With Hound's help they readjusted me so I was curled up against Hound's side wrapped in a blanket with the pillow supporting my head.
"Poor kid." Hound murmured looking down at me. "Its not fair what shes going through. Its messing with her pretty bad." He stated as he gently rubbed my side like a parent would console a child.
"Ive never felt such a flare from her like that until today." Ratchet admitted quietly. Tucking a stray strand of my long blonde hair hanging in my face behind my ear. It surprised him when he felt harsh pheromones pulsing from me as I started to fight with Wheeljack earlier.
"Mechs gotta pull himself together. Mates arent something you can push away and forget about." Hound grumbled bitterly as I slept peacefully against him. My pheromones finally leveling out.
"Im worried about omega decay." Ratchet confessed softly. "This could go one of two ways. The eventual estrus will force them together causing a chaotic relationship. Or..." Ratchet paused with a dejected sigh. "The stress is too much and she falls into omega decay. Where her systems cant handle the strain. Causing her to practically waste away. With or without having a heat. Neither option is good."
Hound stared down at me quietly. Angry with my situation. As much as he wanted to beat the scrap out of the mech in question it wont solve anything. It wouldn't force him to care for me.
It was a few hours where Ratchet and Hound were conversing in hushed voices when they heard a noise. Turning their attention they saw Wheeljack appear from the back.
"What are you doing?" Ratchet called out to him in a low voice. Causing him to stop and look at the two older mechs.
Immediately Wheeljack could sense my presence. Optics flicking down to look at me. Sleeping peacefully curled against Hound. The sight causing his fists to clench for a moment. Strange feelings churning in his spark.
He watched as Hound rested his hand over me protectively. Optics narrowing at him in warning. The action irritating the white mech even more for some reason. It almost made him want to take me away from the guarding mech but quickly abandoned the thought. Looking to Ratchet he finally decided to respond. "Just going out. I wont go far." He growled out before making his way to the exit. Transforming down and driving out into the night.
As the sky slowly got brighter I finally began to stir. The mechs giving me their good mornings as I stretched my stiff body. "Did I miss anything." I let out a yawn.
Both mechs shared a quick look before Ratchet responded. "You didnt miss anything. Did you sleep well?"
I nodded as I rubbed the sleep from my eyes. "Yeah. I wasnt in the way was I?" I asked. I was worried that me sleeping on them interrupted them.
"Nah. Youre fine. You didnt interrupt anything. If you cant sleep again and see us up; Come sit with us." Hound told me with a gentle pat on my shoulder.
I thanked them both and left to go brush my teeth and change. Ratchet then taking the chance to get up to put away the blanket and pillow I had used. "He still hasnt come back." Ratchet grumbled looking at the exit. The large bay doors letting the early morning light to pour in.
"What do you think hes doing?" Hound mused.
Ratchet let out a scoff. "Nothing good probably. Ill send out a team if hes not back soon."
It wasnt until I had come back and started to get breakfast when Wheeljack returned. A bit dirty but unharmed.
"And what were you doing?!" Ratchet demanded as he took in his disheveled state.
"Just blowing off some steam." With that Wheeljack noticed I was no longer with Hound. He glanced around for a second. After sensing my pheromones he looked over to catch I was up and sitting at a table. "I see the little princess is awake." He scoffed as he walked past. He took notice how I gripped my fork tighter at his statement that my knuckles turned white.
"Go get cleaned up." Ratchet huffed at Wheeljack as the mech stopped for a moment. Standing there studying me before brushing past.
I was definitely interesting to him. He found it fun to mess with me. But he hated the way the others were so protective over me. It irritated him to no end for some reason. He remembered the fire that burned in my eyes as I fought. It was much better than my initial dejected mopey look. He couldnt stand it. He then though of the way I had light up when I drove the UTV. There was a shimmer in my confident smile. Something he couldnt place about it.
He pushed that thought away quickly. He didnt need a partner. It was simpler this way. Getting attached meant getting soft. Which meant being vulnerable, being weak. Something dangerous for a wrecker.
It wasnt long before Elaine joined me for breakfast. Exchanging a hug she sat next to me. "Did you sleep well?" Her doe eyes looking at me hopeful.
I looked at the brunette omega next to me. "I slept fine." I murmured as I pushed some of the food around my plate. Still annoyed at Wheeljack's comment earlier.
"You ok?" She asked quietly while rubbing my back.
"Yeah just thinking." I lied. I looked at her to see her worried gaze. Guilt twisting in my chest at her expression. "Lets do something fun today. I promised Miko I'd take her out somewhere. Maybe I can drive us out to that lake today." I stated seeing Elaine's expression brighten. "I like that idea." She grinned nodding in agreement.
I scarfed down the rest of my breakfast before getting up. "Ill go get Miko." I told her while picking up my tray to go clean up.
I walked into the dark room and turned on the lights. Watching as Miko tried to burrow further under the covers. "Alright miko its morning." I gently shook the lump under the blankets. Earning a groan of protest. "Its time to get up~." I sang as I nudged her.
"Its still break." She groaned out grumpily. At my prodding.
"Maybe but you know it will be harder to get up if you dont get adjusted now." I told her. Leaning against her as I sat on her bed. I then grinned as I came up with an idea to motivate her. "Ill leave you behind if you dont get up. Ill take Elaine instead of you."
This caused her to poke her head out to squint at me. "You wouldnt."
I grinned wider as I got up. "I would." I challened back as I started to walk to the door. "We'll have a fun time at the lake without youuu. Maybe we'll go with smokescreen and magnus." I tossed over my shoulder with a mischievous glimmer in my eyes.
I saw her stumble out of bed. "Im coming, im coming. Dont leave yet." She huffed.
"Get ready. Then come out and get breakfast." I told her with a gentle smile as I started to walk out. Proud that my plan worked.
"Wait!" She called before I closed the door behind me. I paused, peeking in as she fumbled with her shorts. "Can, can Bulkhead... and maybe Wheeljack come?" She asked hesitantly. Her eyes hopeful.
My smile faded as I looked away. "I dont know." I uttered softly before the door shut behind me.
I stood there for a moment. Heart wavering.
I shook my head and headed back to join Elaine as she waited for me back at a table. "Did you manage to get her up?" She looked at me expectantly.
I smiled. "I have my ways." I stated as I sat down. Resting my chin in my hand.
It didnt take long for miko to emerge. "Good!" She stated as she jogged up. "You didnt leave without me!"
"Nope still here. Now go eat so we can get ready to go." I encouraged her as she quickly went to grab breakfast.
"You seemed a little down there for a moment. Still thinking of him?" Elaine asked. Bringing my attention back to her.
"Ah, yeah I guess. Miko asked if he could come with us." I confessed as I looked at my hands. The thin scabs barely visible.
Elaine shifted a bit uncomfortable. "Miko asked that?" She asked surprised.
"I dont think he would but I think this is her way of trying to help. I appreciate her efforts but after yesterday I dont really want to be around him." I confessed quietly. Afraid of admitting it even to myself.
Elaine watched me sympathetically. Unsure of what to say.
Miko soon joined us and ate her breakfast quickly. Excited about having some fun on our break before winter work starts.
While I went with Elaine to go find some swimsuits that would fit from last years storage. Miko slipped out to find the bots.
"Hey smokey!" Miko bounded up to Smokescreen. "Wanna come with us to the lake today?" She asked the younger mech excitedly.
"Sure! I can be your ride if you want!" He agreed quickly. Miko fist pumped at his answer and skipped up to Bulkhead as she caught him walking from the cybertronian quarters.
"Bulk!" Can you come with us to the lake today?" She looked up at him expectantly.
The large green mech looked down at his human friend. "I dont see why not." He agreed. He watched Miko come up closer. Her looking around before motioning him to lean down a bit. "Can you ask if Wheeljack will come too?" She asked in a hushed voice. Trying not to catch many others attention.
Bulkhead paused for a moment unsure what to say. "Uh, well I'll try to see if he will be interested." Bulkhead stammered uncomfortably. Not wanting to dissapoint the young girl.
With that Wheeljack walked out with his arms crossed. "Go were?" He questioned scrutinizing.
"Oh out to the lake. With Bulkhead and a few others." She told him tentatively.
He looked down at her quietly. As if weighing his options. "Nah, you go on ahead without me." He answered as he turned to head back to his quarters. Trying to get away as Miko began to call after him. "You sure? It will be fun!"
He spared her a glance over his shoulder. "Im sure." He stated as he headed back to his habsuite. Waiting for when we leave.
Bulkhead watched as Miko looked dejected. "I kinda figured." She tried to shrug off her disappointment before she met back up with Elaine and I.
As Miko walked in she saw me putting on my socks. While Elaine was examining herself in the mirror scrutinizing last years bikini. "Is the belly that noticable?" She asked as she turned to the side.
I looked up at her. "You dont look that much different from last time we saw you. Its not super noticeable yet."
She put a hand over her abdomen. "It definitely feels a bit tighter since last year. Does it look too small?" She questioned.
I stood up to grab my shoes. "It looks fine. Be more worried that if its more comfortable or not." I told her confidently.
She sighed. "Youre right. Its not too tight so I think it'll be fine. Ill just bring my normal underwear just in case to change into." She stated. Walking to go pull on her tshirt and shorts.
"Good call." I stated as I looked up at Miko standing in the doorway. "Ready Miko?"
Miko jumped slightly looking like she was lost in thought for a moment. "Yeah I changed earlier."
I got up after putting on my shoes. "Well. It looks like we're ready. Did you ask the bots?" I asked Miko a bit apprehensive.
"Smokescreen and Bulkhead are going." She answered.
I watched her a bit longer. Coming to the conclusion that Wheeljack wasnt coming along. I couldn't be sure if I was disappointed or relieved. "Thats fine." I stated as I waited for Elaine to put on her shoes before we headed out together.
While elaine went to go get Magnus. Bulkhead hesitated as he stood outside Wheeljack's habsuite.
"You sure you dont wanna go? It could be fun. You'll get to get out. Learn the area." He called out to his friend through the door. Trying to convince him.
There was a beat of silence before Wheeljack answered. "Im sure Bulk."
"Ok suit yourself." He told him before joining the rest of our group.
It was decided that Elaine would ride with Magnus. While I would ride with Smokescreen and Miko would go with Bulk.
Wheeljack walked out and watched from the distance as Smokescreen excitedly transformed down. Watching me slide into his awaiting passenger seat. Catching the smile on my face before I disappeared from view. Standing there awkwardly as he watched the three bots drive off.
"Just go." Ratchet startled the white mech.
"Im not welcome." Wheeljack scoffed. Before turning away. He didnt know how to feel with me being there. With another bot no less.
"Well suit yourself. Just dont sit around moping here." Ratchet taunted.
"Im not moping!" He snapped in retaliation.
"Ratchet merely waved him dismissively before heading to the medbay. "Then stop acting like youre sulking."
Wheeljack bristled. "What do you know?" He grumbled before looking towards the exit. Then back to the medbay.
He briskly walked to the exit and transformed quickly. Taking off before anyone questioned him.
Ratchet couldn't believe he actually could goad him in following after us.
I was blasting music with Smokescreen and singing along when Smokey turned down the music. "Hey what gives?" I asked looking at his dash confused.
"Looks like we got company." He stated as he angled his mirror.
"Decepticons?!" I asked nervously. Twisting around in the seat to try to see behind me. Catching a white glimmer in the dust behind us. "Oh no." I slumped in the seat with a loud groan. "You gotta be kidding me!" I cried
"Wheeljacks here!" Miko exclaimed excitedly through the comm moments later.
I did a little finger twirl. "Yippee." I stated sarcastically.
Throughout the rest of the way to the lake he kept his distance. Causing irritation to prickle. 'If you dont want to be with us you didnt have to come.' I thought bitterly to myself.
After arriving I hopped out and stretched. Ignoring as Wheeljack pulled up closely behind.
I hated to admit it, but I loved his alt. The way it looked did funny things to my heart. I never felt sexually attracted to a car before but now I was questioning my sanity as just the look of his alt caused warmth to bloom between my legs. Just sucked that the mech was a jerk to me.
I hid my growing blush while I joined the other girls.
Miko hopped out of Bulkhead after blasting some speed metal while Elaine walked up to my side. Carefully looping an arm around mine. "Its going to be fine." Elaine comforted me after glancing back at Wheeljack hanging slightly behind the group.
I paid him no mind when he transformed up after the others while Miko joined my side.
"This will be fun!" Miko declaired as she started to pull me towards the water.
I stopped her to pull off my socks and shoes. Not wanting them to get wet. I walked cautiously in the shallowest part. Wincing at how cold the water felt once it touched my skin.
Miko seemed to have already stripped to her bathing suit and was charging in. "Woah! Its freaking cold!" She cried as she jumped in.
I stood in the shallows unsure. I was a total whimp when it comes to cold water. "I think I'm just going to just stay here." I called out to Miko. Not paying attention to Elaine walking up behind me.
"Oops" elaine joked as she bumped me with her hip. Knocking me off balance and causing me to tumble into the water face first as she laughed.
"Hey!" I snapped at her. "You bitch!" I shouted playfully as I began to splash her. Pulling her down with me as she yelped as the cold water touched her tanned skin.
"Be careful!" Magnus warned before Smokescreen excitedly joined us three.
Wheeljack sat back to watch. Wondering why he even came. To prove a point? He watched as I waded back to the shallows. Stepping out with my cloths clinging tightly to my body.
"No thanks to you elaine my clothes are soaked!" I called out to the other omega as I began to peel my cold stuck clothes from my chilled skin.
Wheeljack tried to peel his gaze away but something made him unable to look away. When my wet shorts hit the rocks his servos subconsciously dug into the dirt beneath.
Leaning over to pick up my cold, soggy clothes he took in how much was exposed. My tiny bikini not offering much coverage. It didnt leave much to imagination as he could see my lithe toned frame. With that intrusive observation he felt irritated that the other bots could see me like this. I looked up to meet his intense stare. He bristled when I moved my arms to try to cover my exposed cleavage with my hands against his probing stare.
I saw him tense as I held his gaze. I turned and flipped my long wet hair over my shoulder defiantly as I walked away. Laying my clothes out in the sun first before I rejoined the others.
Wheeljack watched as I swam in the water next to Smokescreen. While Elaine was laying back in the shallows next to Magnus. Miko was sitting on Bulk's shoulder as he waded in the water next to Smokescreen. Everyone but him all seeming to be enjoying themselves. He was thinking about quietly slipping away until I got back out of the water.
Dripping wet I stood in front of him with my arms crossed over my supple chest. "Too good to join us?" I challenged as I looked up at him.
Matching my gaze he looked down at me. "Not my thing." He stated.
I sighed and pinched the bridge of my nose. My irritation prickling. "Ok," I pushed out a sigh. "Then what is your thing?" I pressed.
His silence made me roll my eyes. I grabbed a rock and held it up to him so he could see it.
He watched with disinterest as I walked up to the water and threw it. Watching it skip twice before it sunk. "Wow so impressive. Guess the princess isnt perfect at everything." He drawled condicendingly.
I snapped my head to look over at him. That fire in my eyes returning. I marched over. Scooping up a rock and slapping it into his servo. "Alright smart ass. Lets see you do better." I purred as I leaned close into his face with a condescending smile.
"Alright." He shrugged as he got up. Studying the rock before giving it a throw. Watching as it plunked straight into the water in surprise.
"HA!" I pointed and laughed at him mockingly. I could hear the other girls giggling behind us.
"Oh yeah?" He challenged before picking up a couple rocks. Aiming before giving a solid throw. Watching the rock skip across the surface a few times before falling into the water. He looked back down at me smugly.
I looked up at him determined. "Thats the best you got?"
"Better than what you did." He snarked back.
"Oh I'll show you!" I claimed defiantly. Picking up a rock only to have it plunk right into the water. "Wuh?"
I looked at wheeljack as he gave me a bemused look. "That was a fluke!" I jabbed a finger at him.
I carefully picked up a rock and threw it. Watching it skip about 20 feet before dropping into the water.
I looked up at him smugly. "Beat that!"
He threw another rock. Only getting a little further than his last attempt before falling short. "I got this." He stated as he looked for the flattest rock. Giving it a nice toss watching as it skipped all the way to were mine landed.
We both were looking for good rocks when we saw one skip so far out we didnt even see where it landed.
Wheeljack and I looked over to see Elaine standing next to us a few feet away. "Sorry, did I inturrupt something?" She asked with a mischievous grin.
"Frag that." Wheeljack stated dropping whatever rocks he picked up before walking away. This was stupid anyways. He couldn't believe he let himself get carried away again.
"You cant just give up!" I quickly called after him while dropping the rocks I was carrying. I caught up and stopped infront of him. "Ok so we both suck at skipping rocks. But what are you good at? You have to be good at something!"
Wheeljack studied me for a moment. "Combat, and tinkering with machines." Was all he said as he moved to walk past me before I stood in his way again.
I got in a defensive stance. "You said combat right? Then show me!"
"Im not fighting you." He stated flatly as he stepped around me. Before earning a little jab in the leg. He turned to look at me.
"Why not? Its not like we havent been fighting since we met." I bit back at him.
"Thats different." He grumbled before turning away. "Look im not fighting you." He stated
"Coward!" I blurted subconsciously.
"That does it." He snapped before turning towards me. Straightening up before looking down at me. "You want to know why? Ill show you!" He bent down slightly and flicked me in the stomach. Winding me while knocking me right on my ass.
I could only wheeze as I lied on my back. Looking up at him stunned.
"That is why!" He spat back before transforming down and taking off. Leaving a cloud of dust behind while Elaine rushed to my side. Seeing the slight bruise already starting to form.
"What just happened?" Smokescreen called stunned.
Elaine helped me up to my feet as the others rushed over to us.
"That was a stupid idea." I groaned as they helped me stay steady. Making sure I wouldn't suddenly collapse.
"Why did you do that?" Elaine scolded me gently as she made sure I could stand fine on my own.
"I dont know." I winced, my stomach throbbing as breathing didnt feel very good at the moment. "I was tired of him just sitting there. I wanted to get under his plating. To find out more about him i guess." I wheezed out. Trying to catch my breath. "I wanted him to show me like how hound teaches me. Though that probably isnt wasnt a good idea since hes never sparred with a human before." I admitted as they helped walk me to a place to sit down.
"Im going to have to scold him later." Magnus rumbled in irritation.
"No. Its my fault. I pushed." I stated "he didnt want to. Its my fault." I reassured myself. Though that didnt erase the hurt in my heart. Or my stomach.
Bulkhead looked in the direction Wheeljack had left. Worried about what may be going through his head.
Everyone gathered their things after that and started to get ready to head back
Meanwhile Wheeljack was mentally cursing. At me and himself. The guilt constricting his spark. It was the first time hes directly physically harmed me. And it unsettled him more than he thought. Before he was just trying to see if he could sever the bond. If pushing me away could break it. It wasnt his intention to cause direct harm. He never wanted a mate. But it was never truly his intention to hurt me either.
Eventually we arrived back to the base. Ratchet meeting us with a raised optical ridge. "Wheres Wheeljack? I thought he went with you."
Ratchet noticed everyone looking at eachother uncomfortably. Then looking down at me and noticing how I looked a bit stiff.
"Well. He was with us at first. But he left." Miko stated as she stood next to me.
"What happened?!" Ratchet quickly asked. Seeing how I walked awkwardly.
"I did something stupid to provoke him. Dont worry doc. I wont make that same mistake twice." I winced as I headed to my room. Ready to wash off the lake water and lie down.
Ratchet pushed out a tense vent. Why were these kids so troublesome.
"Meet me in the medbay." Was all ratchet grumbled before having me follow him instead. Followed by Miko and Elaine as support.
I sat uncomfortably on the hard raised platform as ratchet instructed me to take off my shirt.
I lied there awkwardly as he inspected the bruise. Checking to make sure there were no internal damage. "And how did you get this?" His voice sharp with irritation.
"He uh.. flicked me." I confessed while avoiding his gaze. Embarrassed and ashamed at the circumstance.
Ratchet muttered a few curses as he finished checking me over. "Thankfully theres no damage. Just some bruising. Expect to be a bit sore for awhile." He informed me as I started to put my shirt back on.
"Thanks ratchet." I wheezed out as I hopped off the elevated table. Elaine and miko waiting for me at the door as I finally headed to my room.
"You going to be ok?" Elaine asked with eyes full of concern.
"Yeah. Just a bit sore." I confirmed as i entered our room.
"Do you need anything?" Miko asked worried.
I mustered a smile as I looked at the two girls. "Ill be fine. Let me just take a shower first."
The girls nodded as I headed to the bathroom. Purposely avoiding the mirror as I started the water.
I couldn't help but let out a defeated sigh. So he didn't come back after all. While I still felt angry. I felt guilt more.
If i wasn't stupid I wouldnt be in this mess. Was he angry with me again? Were we back to square one all over again? Will he even come back this time? What was he even doing?
My fists clenched the more I thought about it as nausea twisted in my stomach.
As I showered my mind was consumed with thoughts. I couldn't help but feel angry with him and myself. Why were we both a disaster together?
I eventually finished my shower and joined Elaine as Miko went in after me.
I didn't even realize I was waiting for him as I kept glancing towards the exit.
The girls sharing a knowing look as they caught me sighing and stairing at the doors.
"Dont worry. Im sure he'll be back soon." Miko tried to console me. Causing me to flinch.
"Im not worried." I lied as I focused back to my lunch.
"Right." Elaine stated as she eyed me.
I bristled but said nothing.
I tried to be more discreet as I hung with the girls. Pretending I wasn't paying attention to the door as I talked with Cliff and Hound.
I hid my disappointment as it got later into the evening. Also hiding the fact of my lack of an appetite during dinner was actually due to stress and not from my sore stomach.
I stuggled to fall asleep that night. Lying awake as stress gripped my poor heart. I didn't want to feel this way. It was probably the stupid mate pulls fault.
Eventually I got out of bed and headed to the cybertronian quarters. Happy to see Ratchet, Hound, Cliff and even Smokescreen were awake with a few others.
"I see you're here to join us again." Hound called to me softly as I brought my own pillow and blanket with me this time.
"I cant fall asleep again. So I figured I'd come." I stated as I climbed up between Hound and Ratchet.
"Is your stomach bothering you?" Ratchet asked as he peered down at me concerned.
"Not really. I just feel too wide awake again." I half lied. I refused to say I was actually stressed because of my big dumb mate.
"Whats wrong with her stomach?" Hound asked a bit stern.
"Its a bit sore. No need to worry." I placated the the concerned mech. I could sense that if he found out the truth he would surely try to hunt down and beat the scrap out of Wheeljack. And I really didn't want to start a fight.
"Let me know if it does start to bother you." Ratchet stated before scooting me closer to him.
"Whats this for?" I looked up at him incredulously.
"Being in close proximity to calm em fields and pheromones should help you relax enough to sleep." Ratchet informed me again as he set me in his lap.
"Isnt this a bit too close?" I squirmed uncomfortably.
"The more contact an omega has with a cybertronian the calmer they become. While it would be more effective if you were with your mate. Any cybertronian you are close with should work." He stated as I awkwardly rested against him.
"If you say so." I stated as I tried to get comfortable. Ratchet wasnt usually the touchy type so I knew we both were a bit out of our comfort zone. But I appreciated the sincere gesture nonetheless.
I observed the different conversations going on while the bots would take a peek at me every now and then. The calm warmth Ratchet provided eventually lulling me to sleep.
Eventually in the early hours of morning Wheeljack returned. Sparing a glance at Ratchet and the others as he walked by.
He didnt want to talk. He just wanted his ship to be repaired so he could finally leave again. And leave this mate nonsense behind.
He heard ratchet call out to him but continued to his habsuite. "Not today alright?" He sighed over his shoulder to the medic.
He didnt even have the courage to face me. Him of all mechs. Because he knew the guilt would eat at him. And that alone irritated him to no end. This was exactly what he was trying to avoid. Mates complicate everything.
You tossed and turned for a few hours before you got up and quietly left to not disturb miko.
You walked out into the main area of the base. Your eyes adjusting to the low lighting as you made your way over to see what cybertronians were awake. Pleased to see that ratchet and hound were conversing quietly in the dim lighting where the bots liked to hang out.
"Hey." You gently called out to them as you gave them a tired wave.
"Now what are you doing up? Hound asked you as you walked up to the two mechs.
You stretched, "fell asleep in the bath by accident and now i cant go back to sleep." You confessed surpressing a yawn.
"You need to be careful about that." Ratchet chided you.
"I know, i know. Miko brought me to bed. Though now i cant fall back asleep. Dont know why though."
Ratchet then gave you a quick scan. "Well. Everything seems to be normal for the most part."
You raised an eyebrow. "Seems for the most part?" You questioned.
"Normal for your circumstances." He corrected
You rolled your eyes. "How great." You were glad you werent doing bad despite everything youre being put through. Though you wished you werent going through this to begin with.
"Here." Hound patted his leg. "You can stay up with us till youre tired enough to go back to sleep."
You smiled as you sat down next to him. Resting your back on his thigh.
"It could work. Being around calm em fields of other cybertronians." Ratchet mused as you got comfortable against hound.
"Dont mind me. Ill just be here." You yawned.
Both mechs were surprised at how fast you seemed to fall asleep. Ratchet left and brought a pillow and light cotton blanket from the medbay. With hounds help they readjusted you so you were curled up against his side wrapped in a blanket with the pillow supporting your head.
"Poor kid." hound murmured looking down at you. "Its not fair what shes going through. Its messing with her pretty bad."
"Ive never felt such a flare from her like that until today." Ratchet admitted quietly. Tucking a strand of hair hanging in your face behind your ear. It surprised him when he felt harsh pheromones pulsing from you as you started to fight with wheeljack earlier.
"Mechs gotta pull himself together. Mates arent something you can push away and forget about." Hound grumbled bitterly as you slept peacefully against him. Your pheromones finally leveling out.
"Im worried about omega decay." Ratchet confessed softly. "This could go one of two ways. The eventual estrus will force them together causing a chaotic relationship. Or..." ratchet paused with a dejected sigh. "The stress is too much and she falls into omega decay. Where her systems cant handle the strain. Causing her to practically waste away. With or without having a heat. Neither option is good."
Hound stared down at you quietly. Angry with your situation. As much as he wanted to beat the scrap out of the mech in question it wont solve anything. It wont force him to care for you.
It was a few hours where ratchet and hound were conversing in hushed voices when they heard a noise. Turning their attention they saw wheeljack appear from the back.
"What are you doing?" Ratchet called out to him in a hushed voice. Causing him to stop and look at the two older mechs.
Immediately wheeljack sensed you. Optics flicking down to look at you. Sleeping peacefully curled against hound. The sight causing his fists to clench for a moment. Strange feelings churning in his spark.
He watched as hound rested his hand over you protectively. Optics narrowing at him in warning. The action irritating the white mech for some reason. It almost made him want to take you away from the guarding mech but quickly abandoned the thought. Looking to ratchet he finally decided to respond. "Just going out. I wont go far." He growled out before making his way to the exit. Transforming down and driving out into the night.
As the sky slowly got brighter you began to stir. The mechs giving you their good mornings as you stretched. "Did i miss anything." You let out a yawn.
Both mechs shared a quick look before ratchet responded. "You didnt miss anything. Did you sleep well?"
You nodded with another stretch. "Yeah. I wasnt in the way was i?" You asked. Worried you sleeping on them interrupted anything.
"Nah. Youre fine. You didnt interrupt anything. If you cant sleep again and see us up; Come sit with us." Hound told you with a gentle pat to the shoulder.
You thanked them both and left to go brush your teeth and change. Ratchet getting up to put away the blanket and pillow you used. "He still hasnt come back." Ratchet grumbled looking at the exit. The large bay doors letting the early morning light to pour in.
"What do you think hes doing?" Hound mused.
Ratchet let out a scoff. "Nothing good probably. Ill send out a team if hes not back soon."
It wasnt until you had come back and started to get breakfast when wheeljack returned. A bit dirty but unharmed.
"And what were you doing?!" Ratchet demanded as he took in his disheveled state.
"Just blowing off some steam." With that wheeljack noticed you were no longer with hound. Looking over to catch you up and sitting at a table. "I see the little princess is awake." He scoffed as he walked past. Noticing how you gripped your fork tighter that your knuckles turned white.
"Go get cleaned up." Ratchet huffed at wheeljack as the mech stopped for a moment. Standing there studying you before brushing past.
You were definitely interesting. It was fun to mess with you. But he hated the way the others were so protective over you. It irritated him to no end for some reason. He remembered the fire that burned in your eyes as you fought. It was much better than your initial mopey look. He couldnt stand it. He then though of the way you had light up when you drove the utv. There was a shimmer in your confident smile. Something he couldnt place about it.
He pushed that thought away quickly. He didnt need a partner. It was simpler that way. Getting attached meant getting soft. Which meant being vulnerable, being weak. Something dangerous for a wrecker.
It wasnt long before elaine joined you for breakfast. Exchanging a hug she sat next to you. "Did you sleep well?"
You looked at the omega next to you. "I slept fine." You murmured as you pushed some of the food around your plate.
"You ok?" She asked quietly while rubbing your back.
"Yeah just thinking." You lied. You looked at her to see her worried gaze. "Lets do something fun today. I promised miko id take her out somewhere. Maybe i can drive us out to that lake today." You stated seeing elaines expression brighten. "I like that idea." She grinned nodding in agreement.
You scarfed down the rest of your breakfast before getting up. "Ill go get miko." You told her while picking up your tray to go clean up.
You walked into the dark room and turned on the lights. Watching miko try to burrow further under the covers. "Alright miko its morning." You gently shook the lump under the blankets. Earning a groan of protest. "Its time to get up~." You sang as you nudged her.
"Its still break." She groaned out grumpily. At your prodding.
"Maybe but you know it will be harder to get up if you dont get adjusted now." You told her. Leaning against her as you sat on her bed. You then grinned coming up with an idea to motivate her. "Ill leave you behind if you dont get up. Ill take elaine instead of you."
This caused her to poke her head out to squint at you. "You wouldnt."
You grinned wider as you got up. "I would." You challened back as you started to walk to the door. "We'll have a fun time at the lake without youuu. Maybe we'll go with smokescreen and magnus." You tossed over your shoulder with a mischievous glimmer in your eyes.
You saw her stumble out of bed. "Im coming, im coming. Dont leave yet."
"Get ready. Then come out and get breakfast." You told her with a gentle smile as you started to walk out.
"Wait!" She called before you closed the door behind you. You paused, peeking in as she fumbled with her shorts. "Can, can bulkhead... and maybe wheeljack come?" She asked hesitantly. Her eyes hopeful.
Your smile faded as you looked away. "I dont know." You uttered softly before the door shut behind you.
You stood there for a moment. Heart unsure.
You shook your head and headed back to join elaine as she waited for you at a table. "Did you manage to get her up?" She looked at you expectantly.
You smiled. "I have my ways." You stated as you sat down. Resting your chin in your hand.
It didnt take long for miko to emerge. "Good!" She stated as she jogged up "you didnt leave without me!"
"Nope still here. Now go eat so we can get ready to go." You encouraged her as she quickly went to grab breakfast.
"You seem a little down there for a moment. Still thinking of him?" Elaine asked. Bringing your attention to her.
"Ah, yeah i guess. Miko asked if he could come with us." You confessed as you looked at your hands. The thin scabs barely visible.
Elaine shifted a bit uncomfortable. "Miko asked that?" She asked surprised.
"I dont think he would but i think this is her way of trying to help. I appreciate her efforts but after yesterday i dont really want to be around him." You confessed quietly. Afraid of admitting it to even yourself.
Elaine watched you sympathetically. Unsure of what to say.
Miko soon joined you and ate her breakfast quickly. Excited about having some fun on your break before winter work starts.
While you went with elaine to go find some swimsuits that would fit from last years storage. Miko slipped out to find the bots.
"Hey smokey!" Miko bounded up to smokescreen. "Wanna come with us to the lake today?" She asked the younger mech excitedly.
"Sure! I can be your ride if you want!" He agreed quickly. Miko fist pumped at his answer and skipped up to bulkhead as she caught him walking from the cybertronian quarters.
"Bulk!" Can you come with us to the lake today?" She looked up at him expectantly.
The large green mech looked down at his human friend. "I dont see why not." He agreed. He watched miko come up closer looking around before motioning him to lean down a bit. "Can you ask if wheeljack will come too?" She asked in a hushed voice. Trying not to catch many others attention.
Bulkhead paused for a moment unsure what to say. "Uh, well ill try to see if he will be interested." Bulkhead stammered uncomfortably. Not wanting to dissapoint the young girl.
With that wheeljack walked out with his arms crossed. "Go were?" He questioned scrutinizing.
"Oh out to the lake. With bulkhead and a few others." She told him tentatively.
He looked down at her quietly. As if weighing his options. "Nah, you go on ahead without me." He answered as he turned to head back to his quarters. Trying to get away as miko began to call after him. "You sure? It will be fun!"
He spared her a glance over his shoulder. "Im sure." He stated as he headed back to his habsuite. Waiting for when they leave.
Bulkhead watched as miko looked dejected. "I kinda figured." She tried to shrug off her disappointment before she met back up with you and elaine.
As miko walked in she saw you putting on your socks. While elaine was examining herself in the mirror scrutinizing last years bikini. "Is the belly that noticable?" She asked as she turned to the side.
You looked up at her. "You dont look that much different from last time we saw you. Its not super noticeable yet."
She put a hand over her abdomen. "It definitely feels a bit tighter since last year. Does it look too small?" She questioned.
You stood up to grab your shoes. "It looks fine. Be more worried that if its more comfortable or not." You told her confidently.
She sighed. "Youre right. Its not too tight so i think it'll be fine. Ill just bring my normal underwear just in case to change into." She stated. Walking to go pull on her tshirt and shorts.
"Good call." You stated as you looked up at miko standing in the doorway. "Ready miko?"
Miko jumped slightly looking like she was lost in thought for a moment. "Yeah i changed earlier."
You got up after putting on your shoes. "Well. It looks like we're ready. Did you ask the bots?" You asked miko a bit apprehensive.
"Smokescreen and bulkhead are going." She answered.
You watched her a bit longer. Coming to the conclusion that wheeljack wasnt coming along. You couldn't be sure if you were disappointed or relieved. "Thats fine." You stated as you waited for elaine to put on her shoes before heading out together.
While elaine went to go get magnus. Bulkhead hesitated as he stood outside wheeljack's habsuite.
"You sure you dont wanna go? It could be fun. You'll get to get out. Learn the area." He called out to his friend through the door.
There was a beat of silence before wheeljack answered. "Im sure bulk."
"Ok suit yourself." He told him before joining the rest of the group.
It was decided that elaine would ride with magnus while you would ride with smokescreen and miko would be with bulk.
Wheeljack walked out and watched from the distance as smokescreen excitedly transformed down. Seeing you slide into his awaiting passenger seat. Catching the smile on your face before you disappeared from view. Standing there awkwardly as he watched the three bots drive off.
"Just go." Ratchet startled the white mech.
"Im not welcome." Wheeljack scoffed. Before turning away.
"Well suit yourself. Just dont sit around moping here." Ratchet taunted.
"Im not moping!" He snapped in retaliation.
"Ratchet merely waved him dismissively before heading to the medbay. "Then stop acting like youre sulking."
Wheeljack bristled. "What do you know?" He grumbled before looking towards the exit. Then back to the medbay.
He briskly walked to the exit and transformed quickly. Taking off before anyone questioned him.
Ratchet couldn't believe he actually could goad him in following after you.
You were blasting music with smokescreen and singing along when smokey turned down the music. "Hey what gives?" You asked looking at his console confused.
"Looks like we got company." He stated as he angled his mirror.
"Decepticons?!" You asked nervously. Twisting around in the seat to try to see behind you. Catching a white glimmer in the dust behind you. "Oh no." You slumped in the seat with a loud groan. "You gotta be kidding me!" You cried
"Wheeljacks here!" Miko exclaimed excitedly through the comm moments later.
You did a little finger twirl. "Yippee." You stated sarcastically.
Throughout the rest of the way to the lake he kept his distance. Causing irritation to prickle. 'If you dont want to be with us you didnt have to come.' You thought bitterly to yourself.
After arriving you hopped out and stretched. Ignoring as wheeljack pulled up closeby.
You hated to admit you loved the look of his alt. The way it looked did funny things to your heart. You never felt sexually attracted to a car before but now you were questioning your sanity as just the look of his alt caused warmth to bloom between your legs. Just sucked that the mech was a jerk.
You hid your growing blush while you joined the other girls.
Miko hopped out of bulkhead after blasting some speed metal while elaine walked up to your side. Looping an arm around yours. "Its going to be fine." Elaine comforted you after glancing back at wheeljack hanging slightly behind the group.
You paid him no mind when he transformed up after the others while miko joined your side.
"This will be fun!" Miko declaired as she started to pull you towards the water.
You stopped to pull off your socks and shoes. Walking in the shallowest part. You winced at how cold the water felt.
Miko seemed to have already stripped to her bathing suit and was charging in. "Woah! Its freaking cold!" She cried as she jumped in.
You stood in the shallows unsure. "I think im just going to just stay here." You called out to miko. Not paying attention to elaine walking up behind you.
"Oops" elaine joked as she bumped you. Knocking you off balance and falling into the water as she laughed.
"Hey!" You snapped "you bitch!" You shouted playfully as you began to splash her. Pulling her down with you as she yelped at the cold water touched her skin.
"Be careful!" Magnus warned before smokescreen excitedly joined you three.
Wheeljack sat back to watch. Wondering why he even came. To prove a point? He watched as you waded back to the shallows stepping out with your cloths clinging tightly to your body.
"No thanks to you elaine my clothes are soaked!" You called out to the other omega as you began to peel your cold stuck clothes from your skin.
Wheeljack tried to peel his gaze away but something made him unable to look away. When your wet shorts hit the rocks his servos subconsciously dug into the dirt beneath.
Leaning over to pick up your soggy clothes he took in how much was exposed. Your tiny bikini not offering much coverage. With that intrusive observation he felt irritated that the other bots could see you like that. You looked up to catch his intense stare. He bristled when you moved to try to cover yourself with your hands.
You saw him tense as you held his gaze. You turned and flipped your wet hair over your shoulder defiantly as you walked away. Laying your clothes out in the sun before you joined the others.
Wheeljack watched as you swam in the water next to smokescreen. While elaine was laying back in the shallows next to magnus. Miko sitting on bulks shoulder as he waded in the water next to smokescreen. Everyone but him all seeming to enjoy themselves. He was thinking about quietly slipping away until you got back out of the water.
Dripping wet you stood in front of him with your arms crossed over your chest. "Too good to join us?" You challenged as you looked up at him.
Matching your gaze he looked down at you. "Not my thing." He stated.
You sighed and pinched the bridge of your nose. "Ok," You pushed out a sigh. "Then what is your thing?" You pressed.
His silence made you roll your eyes. You grabbed a rock and held it up so he could see it.
He watched you with disinterest as you walked up to the water and threw it. Watching it skip twice before it sunk. "Wow so impressive. Guess the princess isnt perfect at everything." He drawled condicendingly.
You snapped your head to look over at him. That fire in your eyes returning. You marched over. Scooping up a rock and slapping it into his servo. "Alright smart ass. Lets see you do better." You purred as you leaned close into his face.
"Alright." He shrugged as he got up. Studying the rock before giving it a throw. Watching as it plunked straight into the water in surprise.
"HA!" You pointed and laughed at him mockingly. You could hear the other girls giggling behind you.
"Oh yeah?" He challenged before picking up a couple rocks. Aiming before giving a solid throw. Watching the rock skip across the water a few times before falling into the water.
He looked back down at you smugly.
You looked up at him determined. "Thats the best you got?"
"Better than what you did." He snarked back.
"Oh ill show you!" You claimed defiantly. Picking up a rock only to have it plunk right into the water. "Wuh?"
You looked at wheeljack giving you a bemused look. "That was a fluke!" You jabbed a finger at him.
You carefully picked up a rock and threw it. Watching it skip about 20 feet before dropping into the water.
You looked up at him smugly. "Beat that!"
He threw another rock. Only getting a little further than his last attempt before falling short. "I got this." He stated as he looked for the flattest rock. Giving it a nice toss watching as it skipped all the way to were yours landed.
You both were looking for good rocks when you saw one skip so far out you didnt even see where it landed.
Wheeljack and you looked over to see elaine standing next to you guys a few feet away. "Sorry, did i inturrupt something?" She asked with a mischievous grin.
"Frag that." Wheeljack stated dropping whatever rocks he picked up before walking away. This was stupid anyways. He couldn't believe he let himself get carried away again.
"You cant just give up!" You called after him while dropping the rocks you were carrying. You caught up and stopped infront of him. "Ok so we both suck at skipping rocks. But what are you good at? You have to be good at something!"
Wheeljack studied you for a moment. "Combat, and tinkering with machines." Was all he said as he moved to walk past you before you stood in his way again.
You got in a defensive stance. "You said combat right? Then show me!"
"Im not fighting you." He stated flatly as he stepped around you. Before earning a little jab in the leg. He turned to look at you.
"Why not? Its not like we havent been fighting since we met." You bit back at him.
"Thats different." He grumbled before turning away. "Look im not fighting you." He stated
"Coward!" You blurted.
"That does it." He snapped before turning towards you. Straightening up before looking down at you. "You want to know why? Ill show you!" He bent down slightly and flicked you in the stomach. Winding you while knocking you right on your butt.
You wheezed as you lied on your back. Looking up at him stunned.
"That is why!" He spat back before transforming down and taking off. Leaving a cloud of dust behind while elaine rushed to your side. Seeing the slight bruise starting to form.
"What just happened?" Smokescreen called stunned.
Elaine helped you up as the others rushed over.
"That was a stupid idea." You groaned as they helped you to your feet.
"Why did you do that?" Elaine scolded you gently.
"I dont know." You winced, "i was tired of him just sitting there. I wanted to get under his plating. To find out more about him i guess." You wheezed out. Trying to catch your breath. "I wanted him to show me like how hound teaches me. Though that probably isnt wasnt a good idea since hes never sparred with a human before." You admitted as they helped walk you to a place to sit down.
"Im going to have to scold him later." Magnus rumbled in irritation.
"No. Its my fault. I pushed." You stated "he didnt want to. Its my fault." You reassured yourself. Though that didnt erase the hurt in your heart.
Bulkhead looked in the direction wheeljack left. Worried about what may be going through his head.
Everyone gathered their things after that and started to head back
Meanwhile wheeljack was mentally cursing. At you and himself. The guilt constricting his spark. It was the first time hes directly physically harmed you. And it unsettled him more than he thought. Before he was just trying to see if he could sever the bond. If pushing you away could break it. It wasnt his intention to cause direct harm. He never wanted a mate. But it was never truly his intention to hurt you.
Eventually you guys arrived back to the base. Ratchet meeting you guys with a raised optical ridge. "Wheres wheeljack? I thought he went with you."
Ratchet noticed everyone looking at eachother uncomfortably. Then looking down at you as you looked a bit stiff.
"Well. He was with us at first. But he left." Miko stated as she stood next to you.
"What happened?!" Ratchet quickly asked. Seeing you walk awkwardly.
"I did something stupid to provoke him. Dont worry doc. I wont make that same mistake twice." You winced as you went to your room. Ready to wash off the lake water and lie down.
Ratchet pushed out a tense vent. Why were these kids so troublesome.
"Meet me in the medbay." Was all ratchet grumbled before having you follow him instead. Followed by miko and elaine as support.
You lied on the raised platform as ratchet instructed you to take off your shirt.
You sat there awkwardly as he inspected the bruise. Checking to make sure there were no internal damage. "And how did you get this?" His voice sharp with irritation.
"He uh.. flicked me." You confessed while avoiding his gaze.
Ratchet muttered a few curses as he finished checking you over. "Thankfully theres no damage. Just some bruising. Expect to be a bit sore for awhile." He informed you as you started to put your shirt back on.
"Thanks ratchet." You wheezed out as you hopped off the elevated table. Elaine and miko waiting for you at the door as you headed to your room.
"You going to be ok?" Elaine asked with eyes full of concern.
"Yeah. Just a bit sore." You confirmed as you entered your room.
"Do you need anything?" Miko asked worried.
You mustered a smile as you looked at the two girls. "Ill be fine. Let me just take a shower first."
The girls nodded as you headed to the bathroom. You purposely avoiding the mirror as you started the water.
You let out a defeated sigh. So he didn't come back after all. While you still felt angry. You felt guilt more.
If you werent stupid you wouldnt be in this mess. Was he angry with you again? Were you back to square one all over again? Will he even come back this time? What was he even doing?
Your fists clenched the more you thought about it as nausea twisted in your stomach.
As you showered your mind was consumed with thoughts. You couldn't help but feel angry with him and yourself. Why were you both a disaster together?
You eventually finished your shower and joined elaine as miko went in after you.
You didn't even realize you were waiting for him as you kept glancing towards the exit.
The girls sharing a knowing look as they caught you sighing and stairing at the doors.
"Dont worry. Im sure he'll be back soon." Miko tried to console you. Causing you to flinch.
"Im not worried." You lied as you focused back to your lunch.
"Right." Elaine stated as she eyed you.
You bristled but said nothing.
You tried to be more discreet as you hung with the girls. Pretending you werent paying attention to the door as you talked with cliff and hound.
You hid your disappointment as it got later into the evening. Hiding the fact of your lack of an appetite during dinner was due to stress and not from your sore stomach.
You stuggled to fall asleep that night. Lying awake as stress gripped your heart. You didn't want to feel this way. It was probably the stupid mate pulls fault.
Eventually you got out of bed and headed to the cybertronian quarters. Happy to see ratchet, hound, cliff and smokescreen awake with a few others.
"I see youre here to join us again." Hound called to you softly as you brought your own pillow and blanket with you again.
"I cant fall asleep again. So i figured id come." You stated as you climbed up between hound and ratchet.
"Is your stomach bothering you?" Ratchet asked as he peered down at you.
"Not really. I just feel too wide awake again." You half lied. You refused to say you were stressed because of your big dumb mate.
"Whats wrong with her stomach?" Hound asked a bit stern.
"Its a bit sore. No need to worry." You placated the the concerned mech. You could sense that if he found out the truth he would surely try to hunt down and beat the scrap out of wheeljack. And you didn't want to start a fight.
"Let me know if it does start to bother you." Ratchet stated before scooting you closer to him.
"Whats this for?" You looked up at him incredulously.
"Being in close proximity to calm em fields should help you relax enough to sleep." Ratchet informed you as he set you in his lap.
"Isnt this a bit too close?" You squirmed uncomfortably.
"The more contact an omega has with a cybertronian the calmer they become. While it would be more effective if you were with your mate. Any cybertronian you are close with should work." He stated as you awkwardly rested against him.
"If you say so." You stated as you tried to get comfortable. Ratchet wasnt usually the touchy type so you knew you both were a bit out of your comfort zone. But you appreciated the sincere gesture nonetheless.
You observed the different conversations going on while the bots would take a peek at you every now and then. The calm warmth ratchet provided eventually lulling you to sleep.
Eventually in the early hours of morning wheeljack returned. Sparing a glance at ratchet and the others as he walked by.
He didnt want to talk. He just wanted his ship to be repaired so he could finally leave again. And leave this mate nonsense behind.
He heard ratchet call out to him but continued to his habsuite. "Not today alright?" He sighed over his shoulder to the medic.
He didnt even have the courage to face you. Him of all mechs. Because he knew the guilt would eat at him. And that alone irritated him to no end. This was exactly what he was trying to avoid. Mates complicate everything.
I finally arrived without any issues. Coming up on the large bunker that started in the hillside that ran underground.
A few people by the entryway came up to greet me. Some recognizing me right away as I handed them the written note that was handed to me when I was given the datapad.
After quickly reading the note they nodded in understanding and swiftly brought me inside leading me to the bunkers caretaker.
"Fowler. Its been awhile." I called out to him with a wide smile as walked up to the older man.
"By unkle sams beard. What are you doing all the way out here?" He asked as he pulled me into a bone crushing hug.
"Unfortunately this time im here on some business." I rasped out.
"Dont tell me Bryce is giving you a hard time."
"Nono. Its something else. Here." I handed him the written note that the medic wrote for him. "This should sum it up for you."
Fowlers expression fell as his brows pinched together while he read the note. His smile morphing to concern.
"Im sorry this is happening to you." He apologized and gave me another tender hug. "This must be hard. I remember when you were only as tall as my hip all excited about getting older and finding your partner."
I swallowed my embarrassment at yet another person knowing. But fowler was like an uncle to me. Ive known him since I was around 8. He would babysit elaine and I from time to time when we would visit. So it was only natural for him to know why I needed ratchet.
"Youre strong. I know you'll get through this. I bet you'll charm that stubborn bot soon." He told me with a pat to my back.
I heard my name get called to see Elaine approaching me with an enthusiastic wave.
"Now ill go let the big guy know youre here. You guys catch up." Fowler told me before walking towards the med bay.
I walked up to the practically glowing young woman as she wrapped me in a bear hug. I could smell the sweetness that a happy and carrying omega let off. "Oh my goddd I missed you so muchh!" She cried as she squeezed the air out of my lungs.
"Elaine...cant...breathe..." I squeaked out before she released me. As I collapsed to the ground feeling lightheaded.
"Oops! Sorry! I just missed you so much! How was the trip? Oh my gosh your hands what happened?!" She cried as she helped me back to my feet. Holding my still slightly cracked hands.
"Its a long story." I told her sheepishly.
"Well I want to hear it! Besides theres so much I want to tell you too!" She exclaimed excitedly as she pulled me towards her chambers.
I laughed lightly at her infectious energy. "Yes we have much to catch up on!"
Due to her being bonded her space was much larger to accommodate for her cybertronian partner. There were a separate living room that fed into their private habsuite. I sat down on one of the soft cushions on the floor next to her.
"Im sure youve heard." She started as she wiggled in excitement. "That im sparked now."
I grinned wide at her but felt the familiar pain flare in my heart. I saw something flicker in her eyes as she suddenly scooted closer to me. Her golden amber eyes looking at me concerned as a hand caressed my shoulder. "Kim whats wrong? What happened?" She could immedietly sense something was off.
I felt the tears sting my eyes. "Im so happy for you. Truly. I really miss you Elaine."
"Oh honey." She pulled me into a gentle hug. Letting her soothe me as I inhaled her warm calming scent. "I know you came here for something. So can you tell me why? Because right now you smell like an omega in distress."
I winced at her statement. "Is it really that bad?"
"Girl, youre practically REEKING of it right now." She rolled her eyes. Before clasping my injured cands carefully in her warm soft ones. "Lets start with this." She stated gently raising my hands. "Spill!"
I sighed. "I think I found my fated. No scratch that. I KNOW i found my fated."
She jumped up with her jaw dropped. "OH?! NO WAY?! OH MY GOD! WAIT!..." she began to trail off as she saw my sullen expression.
She immediately dropped right by my side. "Oh god what happened?!"
I looked at my hands. "I found him during the storm that hit us on our trip. He was unconscious in the snow. So I tried digging him out but injured my hands while doing so."
"Did he die?!" She quickly interjected before clasping her hands over her mouth.
I let out a snort. "No hes still alive and well."
Elaine looked at me with her head tilted in confusion. "Then whats going on?"
I struggled to look up at her. Losing my nerve to look in her sincere eyes. "He absolutely fucking hates me."
I could see her recoil as she tried to process what I said. "Wait. That makes no sense. How could he not like you?! Youre amazing! Oohhhh were gonna fight! Oooh just you wait imma teach him a lesson!" She ranted as she got up making punching motions. "Nobody hurts my girl and gets away with it!" She roared causing me to laugh.
She then sat back down next to me again. "But seriously. Not to deny you. But are you sure hes the one?"
Chewing on my lip I nodded. "As soon as I made contact with him I felt it. Something I've never felt before. I just cant describe it."
Elaine sat back. "Wow. Thats awful. I wish I could help."
"Just talking to you has helped." I sighed. Earning a sorrowful smile from her.
"Do you want me to go back with you?" She asked concerned.
"What? No. I couldn't ask that from you! Especially now that you're pregnant!" I quickly tried to refute. I couldn't inconvenience her like that.
She waved her hand in dismissal. "Psh its fine. Baby isnt due for long while. Im more worried about you."
"But what about your mate? Isnt the reason you came here instead because there were more space?" I inquired at her.
She leaned back on her arms. "Yeah but im sure a couple months wont be much of an issue. Magnus and I can stay in one of the special suites they have for bonded over there even if its half the size. After this is all resolved we could all come back here. You could get a habsuite close to mine! We could go to the baths together! It would be great!
I gave her a hopeful look. "Only if you both are up for it. But I dont want you to leave your home just for this. Ratchet will be coming back with me for the time being until we get this handled.
"Then the very least. Let me come with you for a week or two. As omega support. We gotta help eachother out ya know?" She grinned while she patted her chest.
I pulled her into a tight hug as my heart swelled. "I love you Elaine. Never change." I sniffled on her shoulder.
"I love you too. Now I gotta pack!" She jumped up again energetically. "5 minutes!" She called as she raced to her room before poking her head out. "Go bother doc bot while I get ready! Hes been missing you even though he wont admit it out loud!"
Drying my eyes I nodded and got up. Heading over to the med bay where the grumpy mech stood there with his servos on his hips. "Took you long enough." He sassed in his usual fashion.
I rolled my eyes as I handed him the datapad.
His frown deepened as he skimmed the contents. All probably doctors notes and a beiefing of what happened. "Im going to beat the scrap outta him." He muttered after putting the datapad away. "All right. Lets get ready to go. Ill tell red alert to main the station in my absence."
"Wait!" I called as he started to walk further into the station. "Elaine wants to come too."
Ratchet sighed "I'll prepare extra essentials then." And with that he dissapeared into the conjoined lab room that held their supplies.
I had just walked out of the med bay when Elaine skipped up to me. "Packed my things! Magnus has them out front. So ready whenever you are!" She gave me a goofy salute. I couldn't help but wonder where she stored all this energy. I giggled shaking my head at her. "I worry for your poor sparkling. Such a weird mother." I teased.
She punched my arm playfully. "You dont mean that. You love me."
"I do. But that doesnt mean youre not weird."
"Wow rude!" She mocked hurt with a hand over her chest.
"You'll be a great mother. Im happy for you." I told her again.
She wrapped her arm around my shoulders. "Thank you. Now lets fix this mess and live happily together! Just like old times! Tell doc to hurry his aft up!" She cheered as she walked with me to the exit.
I stopped before walking out. "Let me say bye to Fowler. Ill be out in a second!" I called out as I rushed up to his office. Giving a light knock before opening the door.
"Leaving already?" He asked as he got up. Walking around his desk to give me another hug.
"Yeah. Bryce wants me back before sunset. Besides. Elaine and Magnus are coming too now."
Fowler raised an eyebrow at my statement. "Elaine is going?"
"She wouldn't take no for an answer. She wont be gone long. She just wants to offer her support. You know. As a fellow omega and longtime friend." I told him
Fowler nodded in understanding. Knowing full well how she is. "I guess thats fair. Hope Bryce wont mind."
I shrugged. "He'll just have to deal for a little while."
"Well in that case." Fowler began as he went and opened a drawer pulling out a large envelope. "Hand this to bryce when you get back."
I nodded as I took the envelope into my hands. "Ok i will."
With that I gave one final hug before walking out the exit where Elaine was with Magnus and Ratchet.
"Took you long enough!" She teased
"Ready to go?" Magnus asked the three of us.
We gave our responses. With that both bots transformed down. "Ratchet will lead while I'll watch the rear. Just in case any trouble shows up." Magnus ordered while I started the UTV after refueling.
"Sounds good to me." I yelled out over the loud engines.
Elaine bounded up to me. "I asked Magnus and he'll let me ride with you!"
I tossed an unsure glance behind me. "You sure? If anything happens to you I'm sure he'd kill me."
"Its fine. Youre an awesome driver. I trust you. Besides. We wont be going super fast anyways. She tried to coax me.
I still gave her a hesitant look. Afraid to feel the wrath of her mate. Cybertronians are super protective over their mates. Especially if theyre carrying. I was sure Magnus was barely holding back from forcing her to stay with him. Even if I was also an omega.
"Ok fine. For the first half of the trip lets ride together. Then ill go back with magnus. Ok?" She asked
"Ok." I still sounded a little unsure as she hopped into the passenger seat next to me.
With that we all started to head out.
"Hows miko been these days?" Elaine yelled over the sounds of the wind and engine.
"Fine. Mostly hanging around bulkhead. Still stubborn."
"She takes a lot after you." She mused. Miko was a good 8 years younger than me and 10 compared to Elaine. We both ended up treating her like a little sister.
"Well right now sometimes it feels like she forgets about me since shes around the bots so much." I confessed.
"Eh shes still a teen. Shes just trying to find her identy outside of those she grew up with. Give her time. She hasnt forgotten."
"Im sure youre right. But it sucks that bulkhead is good friends with my cold mate. When shes with them I dont even want to try to hang around." I sighed a bit frustrated.
Elaine looked at me with pinched brows. "Well see if we can work on that. Things wont be the same as they have been. Lets see if we can fix it."
"We can try." I sighed again uncertain.
I didnt have high hopes but with Elaine at least things should get better. Even if marginally. I really hoped it would.
Elaine and I chatted about various things that happened while I was north. What new industries that came up and the different jobs I worked with miko.
Once we hit the halfway point Elaine went with Magnus which let me relax. I couldn't believe how stressful driving a pregnant omega in front of their mate would be.
Being by myself gave me a bit more freedom. Letting me speed up at random different times or drive out over rough terrain.
As we got closer I sped up ahead. Giving a comm back to base alerting them of our arrival.
I took this time to have a little fun before giving the UTV back. Drifting around in the dirt and flying around various obstacles while the base came into view.
Already I could see a group of people waiting by the enterance along with a few cybertronians. Smokescreen probably one of them. He always like greeting me when I come back.
Speeding ahead of Ratchet and Magnus I widened the gap as I got closer to the base. Feeling that rush of the wind as the spedometer climbed closer to 100. I'm so glad they gave me the sport UTV. This makes it that much more fun.
Grinning wickedly I hit the brakes. Whipping the vehicle around to drift into a stop right at the entrance of the base. Earning a good few whistles and cheers as I climbed out.
I strut forward with that fire in my eyes. Yes the queen was back.
Miko ran up to me. Pulling me into a hug as leader Bryce walked up to us.
"I see we have company." He nodded towards Magnus as he pulled up after Ratchet.
"I couldn't tell her no. Oh yeah. Fowler wanted me to hand you this." I stated apologetically as I gave him the envelope.
Bryce then took the keys from me with a gentle pat on the back. "Ill go put it back for you. Go inside and relax."
With this elaine got out and waved to everyone. Causing miko and others to crowd around her as Magnus and Ratchet transformed up.
I smiled and headed into the building until I faltered for a moment. Caught off guard as I saw wheeljack resting against the enteryway. Optics focused on me. A ghost of a smile faltering as he looked at Ratchet and Magnus.
What was that about? Whatever. I shook my head about to walk past him when Miko practically tackled me to the ground followed by a laughing Elaine.
"Ack!" I ungracefully fell with Miko sprawled on top of me.
Elaine helped us both up as Magnus walked up. Shooting a quick unimpressed look at our reckless antics. Probably worried about his mate getting in the middle of it.
What was interesting was the odd staredown that he had with wheeljack before picking up Elaine.
"Soldier." Magnus acknowledged Wheeljack's presence before walking in.
Ok strange. I thought watching the tense transaction that just happened. Then watching Wheeljack visibly relax as Ratchet walked up with Bryce.
"Heya doc." He grinned at the older mech before ratchet shot him a hard glare. "Dont call me that."
Miko walked up to Ratchet. "You know eachother?" She inquired up at him in surprise.
"Unfortunately." Ratchet rolled his optics as he walked in towards the med bay.
I saw the cheeky grin Wheeljack gave Ratchet and felt my heart drop.
I've never seen this side of him before. But it wasnt meant for me. It felt like another twist of the knife.
Elaine was able to catch the little display between me and the white mech. Signalling Magnus she wanted down.
Within moments she was by my side. Pulling me towards our previously shared room.
Once out of earshot she gave me a urgent stare. "Its him isnt it?!" She whisper yelled before looking towards Wheeljack. Where he was talking with Bulkhead, Ratchet and Smokescreen.
I watched them for a moment before I looked away. "Yeah its him." I whispered quietly.
"Im going to give him a piece of my mind." She began to growl starting to make her way to chew him out before I grabbed her wrist. "Please dont. I dont want it worse than it is. Lets just see if Ratchet and Magnus can talk some sense into him before going nukelear."
She took a deep breath. "Ok fine. But if I dont see any change soon I'm going to make it personal."
Miko walked up to us two before sensing the weird atmosphere. "Whats going on?"
"Its nothing. I just saw something i didnt care for earlier." Elaine stated calmly. "How about we get my quarters ready and we catch up!" She clasped her hands cheerfully. Effectively changing the subject.
We walked up to leader Bryce asking if there were any particular habsuite that he wanted to lend to Magnus and Elaine. Letting him lead us four to one of the few reserved habsuites for bonded pairs.
It wasnt more than a large separate room near the omegas quarters with a private bathroom. But Elaine was satisfied enough with it.
With that us three helped grab her things from Magnus and helped set up the room to her liking.
I couldn't help but feel envous of the large berth in the room with a smaller mattress next to it. Along with a large soaking tub enough to fit a cybertronian. Would one ever use it? Probably not. But it was still there.
Apparently magnus wasnt much of a plush nest mech. But wouldnt deny his little mate of her plethora of pillows and blankets. She loved to burrow in soft things like a squirrel.
While elaine was busying herself setting up her bed she talked about how living with magnus at the other camp was a bit of an adjustment.
His more serious by the book nature compared to her vibrant carefree attitude made it hard to believe that they could be compatible. But somehow it works well for them.
His calm collected nature helps keep Elaine level headed while her energetic personality helps him loosen up and relax at times.
He is very in tune with her and while they may see things differently they can decide on things the same way.
The more she talked about her bonded life the more I faked it didnt hurt. I almost wanted to change the topic. But looking over and seeing Miko enamored with everything that Elaine was saying made me hesitate.
Miko would never know what it would be like. Growing up with omegas she could only experience it through us two. Maybe she felt like she was missing out on something she would never experience. But then again. There I was also missing out on a wonderful experience that I shouldve had. So was she really missing much? When she doesnt have to know such heartache?
After setting up the bathroom Elaine wanted to take a shower. Signalling it was time to leave the pregnant omegas space.
I walked out with Miko when Magnus started to head inside. He stopped momentarily before turning to me. "I would like to speak with you later when you have a moment." He stated primly.
"Of course." I nodded uncomfortably before walking away as Magnus went to go check on his partner. Jealously twisting in my heart again.
Walking to our room I also wanted to wash the dust and sweat off. Miko waving to me before trotting off to chat with the bots.
As I shut the door to the bathroom I stripped and looked into the mirror. Remembering what elaine said earlier I sniffed myself. Did I really smell that strongly of distress?
I leaned in closer against the bathroom counter. Inspecting the dark circles under my eyes.
Did I really seem that bad off? With that thought I thought of my checkup earlier. How will I know when estrus starts? Doesnt that mean ovulation? What triggers it? I looked down at my abdomen. Resting my hand on it. Whats going to happen to me?
I then remembered Elaine's pregnancy. Making me drag my nails across the delicate skin.
I didnt hate or resent Elaine or her pregnancy. I resented the situation I was put in. The mech that tortured me.
I forced out a sigh that morphed into a growl. Turning the shower on I waited for the water to warm up before stepping inside.
I just needed to get through this. Things will work out eventually. If not... I'll have to find someone else.
After my shower I walked out to rejoin everyone. I saw Elaine was sitting on Magnus's shoulder while chatting with Ratchet. Miko was sitting on Bulkheads shoulder as they engaged in the conversation while Wheeljack leaned against the wall nearby listening in.
I saw Elaine say something as she caressed her belly. Making me stiffen subconsciously before curiously looking over at Wheeljack. I couldn't help but wonder what he thought of an omega being pregnant. He seemed unfazed before his optics flicked over to me. Causing me to jump.
He watched me intently as my eyes moved from him to Elaine then back to him before my face started to heat up. Forcing me to look away. I glanced back real quick to catch a smug look on his face before it was gone.
What?! My temper flared. Screw going nukelear I was about to go catastrophic.
Fuming I started to make my way over when he glanced my way again. His optics lighting up as a small shit eating grin started toying at his lips.
Oh that does it. Hes fucking with me on purpose.
Elaine could sense my temper and looked over at me. Seeing the little exchange between Wheeljack and I.
"Is everything alri-" she began to call down to me when I marched up.
"Quit fucking screwing with me!" I snapped at the white mech as I jabbed a finger at him accusingly. Causing everyone to jump.
He causually put his servos up trying to play innocent. "I haven't done anything."
"Fucking bullshit!" I roared, my voice dripping with venom. The outburst causing heads to turn our way.
Wheeljack watched the anger simmer in my eyes. Seeing that fire he wanted to poke at it. Seeing how far he could go.
"You sure you arent crazy?" He taunted. Smirking down at me.
"If im crazy its because im stuck with a piece of shit for a ma-"
"ALRIGHT ENOUGH!" Magnus boomed
"You!" Ratchet pointed at Wheeljack. "Habsuite now! And you!" He pointed at me, "Med bay!"
"What?! But?!" I began to refute helplessly before Ratchet pointed again. "Medic station! Now!"
I shot a hard glare back at Wheeljack. "Asshole." I growled before making my way to the medic station.
Ratchet pulled the smug mech from the wall and pushed him towards his room. "I dont know what youre trying to do but i need you to knock it off." Ratchet warned him lowly before heading towards the med bay.
Wheeljack clicked his tongue but didnt put up much of a fight before heading to his habsuite. Resting on his large berth while looking at the ceiling.
There was something about watching the rage dance in my eyes that he seemed to like. He couldnt help but wonder why.
All the while I sat on the table as the medic was trying to calm me enough as Ratchet checked my vitals. Blood pressure was through the roof and heart rate was alarmingly high.
"Jeez what is that mech trying to do." The medic sighed as he removed the cuff from my small arm.
"Im going to have to talk with him after this." Ratchet grumbled irritably.
"Can we not talk about him." I sighed. Trying to calm the rage that burned in my heart.
Miko peeked around the entrance. "Is it safe?"
"Yes miko come in." I stated dryly.
"She cautiously walked in. "What happened?"
Ratchet watched my stats spike before he pointed to the door. "Out!" He bellowed.
Miko winced before I called out to her. "Wait! Its fine. Come Miko."
Uncertain she walked forward before pulling herself up to sit next to me.
"Wheres elaine?" I asked her tiredly.
"Magnus took her to their room. She said the harsh pheromones made her feel unwell."
"Will she be ok?" I quickly asked. Concerned about the baby.
"She said shes fine. She just wants to rest for a bit while the pheromones go away."
I slumped against the table. "This is awful." I groaned out.
"What happened? What did he do?"
I felt my irritation return. "Hes toying with me! The way he would smirk down at me! Urgh!" I growled "I see it in his optics when he looks at me! Hes trying to piss me off!"
The others looked over at eachother quietly before Miko spoke up. "Are you sure? Because hes kinda... just like that."
"Im sure," I hissed.
I thought of the first exchange. Trying to analyze it from every angle. He stared at me till I looked away. He watched as i looked between him and Elaine. Did he know what i was thinking? Is he trying to get in my head and taunt me? Was it an intimidation tactic? Or was it possibly something else?
I blushed and looked away... I blushed and he looked smug... but he hates me so why was he smug? Because he has such control over me? Because he has me dancing in the palm of his hand?
I growled and drug my hands over my face. "Why the fuck would he look smug at making me blush?! Perverted, maniplative.." I began my rant while the others looking down at me concerned. Ratchet listening intently to what I said before stopping my word salad tangent.
"Wait. What did you say before?" Ratchet asked a bit intrigued
"Thats hes a no good-" "no not that. Before." Ratchet interjected. Not caring to hear my vulgar rant.
"Oh that he gave me a smug look when he made me blush?"
"What happened before that?" Ratchet pressed
"What do you mean? We had a bit of a staredown and I got a bit embarrassed and looked away. When I looked back he had this stupid smug look on his face."
Ratchet stayed quiet as it looked like he was thinking deeply. "I think ill go talk to him. Just for now go back to your room. Try not to stress your body like that again. It could even trigger premature estrus."
I gagged at the information as I hopped off the table. No thanks!" I stated as Miko followed me to our room.
"Estrus? Is that bad?" Miko asked concerned.
"Estrus is going into heat. Basically mating time for animals." I told her flatly.
"Oh. Then is that really a bad thing?" She asked before I stopped and whipped around snapping at her. "IT IS FOR ME!"
She flinched at my outburst.
I pinched the space between my eyes forcing out a heavy sigh. "Thats the last thing I want right now. You saw what happened! Me, doing... eugh... with him?! No! No way! Thats a disaster waiting to happen!" I emphasized dramatically. Gesturing towards his chambers. Before walking to our own. I flopped down on my bed looking up at the ceiling. While Miko sat next to me as she flipped through a book not really reading the words written. After awhile of long silence she finally spoke.
"Dinnertime is soon." She stated as she played with the pages. "You might have to see him again soon."
I groaned and rolled away on my side. "I dont care. Ill just eat in here."
"They might not let you." She pointed out as she tossed the book to the end of the bed.
"Maybe. But they will probably try to keep us separated after what happened earlier."
Miko hummed in acknowledgement when there was a knock at the door.
With a grunt I climbed off my bed expecting to see Elaine when I opened the door. Only to be surprised to see Magnus first. "Oh? Uh.. what brings you here.. is Elaine alright?"
Elaine popped around magnus. "Im good. We just wanted to check on you."
I looked up at the blue cybertronian awkwardly. Stepping aside to let them enter. "Come in."
"How did you get so small?" Miko called out from my bed also watching the blue bot with intrigue.
"Its called mass displacement. It uses more energy but helps fit in compact places like this." Magnus stated. Guesturing to the smaller omegas quarters.
"Take a seat anywhere I stated as I shut the door behind them.
Magnus looked around for a moment before opting to just sit on the floor rug. As Elaine sat next to miko on my bed.
"So.." I began awkwardly. "What brings you guys here."
"We saw what happened." Elaine began as she looked from magnus to me. "It was definitely interesting. So Magnus and I talked. He knew of Wheeljack before. They were in a unit together. Cant say im not a little concerned."
I fidgeted nervously where I rested against the wall. "What do you mean? Is he bad?"
"Lets just say that he's more of a loose cannon. Ive delt with his reckless antics while he was under my command. He doesnt like following orders and has a penchant for causing trouble." Magnus informed me with a repentant look.
I deflated a little. So somehow I got stuck with a walking problem. Was this fates cruel joke?
Elaine watched me with a troubled expression. "But that doesnt mean that there isnt hope." She piped up. Getting up to walk over to me before sliding an arm around me confortingly. "You said he hated you right? Based on what ive seen there might be more going on. If he hated you he wouldnt watch you so much."
I felt a shiver run up my spine. "He watches me?" I confirmed. I knew I felt it. But hearing someone else point it out made me feel more uncomfortable. Maybe I was hoping I was just paranoid.
"Yeah. More than you think." Miko stated. "Before he wouldnt hardly look at you except for when he would be glaring. But lately. I dunno it seems like its different."
"It could just be the stupid mate bond making him act like this. He probably doesnt actually care for me and is waiting for the chance to get rid of me." I sneered to myself.
"He probably feels that he has his own selfish reasons that hes actually like this. Ill do my best to get to the bottom of it and stop this nonsense." Magnus encouraged me.
I looked up at the blue mech. Seeing his solemn expression. "Thank you. But i have to ask. Why help me?"
"You are a trusted friend of elaine. It is something that she wants to do. I also have grown tired of his childish behavior. He should not be treating his mate poorly. No matter the reason." Magnus stated looking between Elaine and I. Sensing my distress slowly dissapating.
As much as Magnus wont say it. Along with most of the other cybertronians. Its stressful when being around a distressed omega. Almost putting their systems in fight or flight. He couldn't imagine why Wheeljack would willingly put me through this. He couldn't think of any good reason. He wanted this situation resolved before he left. As omega decay is a serious problem.
I sighed with a rueful smile. "Thank you. All of you. I really appreciate it. Although I have my doubts that things will change. Everyones efforts mean a lot to me."
Elaine gave me a tight hug before pulling away. "One step at a time. Im sure we can break him."
Something felt unsettled in my chest at that choice of words but didnt say anything as she started to pull on my arm. "Lets go. Its time to get you something to eat."
I relented and let her pull me out to go grab food as Magnus and Miko followed us out.
It was weird for sure. And especially more awkward when others would give me curious glances from earliers spectacle. It made me feel even more self conscious.
Cautiously my eyes scanned the area. Making sure my personal tormentor wasnt around. Relaxing when I didnt see him.
Magnus had walked away to talk with Bulkhead and the others while Miko followed us two to grab food. "Godd I'm starving." Elaine groaned "You wouldn't believe how much energy im burning though because of this sparkling. I dont even want to know what it will be like towards the end of this pregnancy."
"Any food cravings yet?" Miko nudged her. As us three walked together. "No not yet." She sighed in relief. "But I know they'll come soon."
I half listened to the conversation as my mind got lost in thought. He watches me? Its not just my paranoia? It seems that he likes to rile others up. Is this his way of coming around? Or is he trying to push me away? To break the bond? Can the bond be broken besides death? Is he trying to kill me?
"Hey. Whatever youre thinking of snap out of it!" Elaine lightly shook me. "Lets enjoy this meal together. Go to sleep. And tackle tomorrow head on."
I nodded. "Youre right. Lets enjoy being together again."
Miko lifted her cup. "To friends reunited."
"To friends reunited!" Elaine and I echoed as we tapped our cups together.
After our meal Miko wanted to go on a little evening walk to burn off the extra energy.
I tried my best to stay mostly present in the conversations. But my thoughts were a mess.
Meanwhile ratchet walked to Wheeljack's habsuite.
He gave a formal knock before entering. Seeing the mech lounging on his berth.
"Listen. I dont know what youre trying to do but you cant be torturing Kim like this." Ratchet began as he watched the white mech for any response. Only to be met with silence.
"Quit trying to push her away. You dont want her to strain her systems do you?!" Ratchet pressed. Only to see wheeljack scowl.
"Wheeljack this is serious! I was pulled from my station. Along with a pregnant omega because you cant act right!"
"I didnt ask for this." He bit back. "I never wanted to be tied down to someone."
"Well," Ratchet scoffed. "Weather you wanted it or not. You are. And pushing her away like this will only hurt the both of you. Dont pretend you havent noticed. I know you sense it! For primus sakes wheeljack she saved you from offlining. At least give her that!"
With that ratchet turned to leave. "Stop acting selfishly. I dont want to have to get any more involved than I am." He warned before he walked out. Leaving wheeljack to lay there in defiant anger.
I had returned from my walk with the girls. Not realizing I had started to tense up until I realized Wheeljack wasnt there.
Elaine retired for the night a little early. Opting for some quiet time with Magnus while Miko went to hang out with Bulkhead and the others. Leaving me to myself in our room.
I opted for an evening soak before bed in hopes it would help me sleep. Maybe the warm water will relax my muscles and help relieve enough tension so I can pass out.
Once the warm water hit my pale bare skin I hissed when it touched my scratches on my abdomen. Forgetting what I had done earlier. Easing into the water I leaned back in the warmth.
I didnt even realize I started to doze off until Miko gently shook my shoulder. "Hey you alright? Dont fall asleep in the bath."
"Huh? Oh sorry my bad." I mumbled as she helped me out.
I let miko help dry me off and take me to bed. "Please dont do that again." She told me as she pulled the covers over me. "I was starting to get worried when you didnt wake up when I kept calling your name."
"Sorry miko. Ill try not to scare you like that." I apologized softly to her before she turned out the lights and went to bed.
You arrived without any issues. Coming up on the large bunker that started in the hillside that ran underground.
A few people by the entryway came up to greet you. Some recognizing you right away as you handed them the written note that was handed to you when you were given the datapad.
Skimming over it quickly they looked to eachother and nodded in understanding. Swiftly they brought you inside leading them to the bunkers caretaker.
"Fowler. Its been awhile." You called out to him with a wide smile.
"By unkle sams beard. What are you doing all the way out here?" He asked as he pulled you into a bone crushing hug.
"Unfortunately this time im here on some business." You rasped out.
"Dont tell me Bryce is giving you a hard time."
"Nono. Its something else. Here." You handed him the written note that the medic wrote for him. This should sum it up for you."
Fowlers brows pinched together as he read the note his smile morphing into concern. "Im sorry this is happening to you." He apologized and gave you a tender hug. "This must be hard. I remember when you were only as tall as my hip all excited about getting older and finding your partner."
You swallowed your embarrassment at yet another person knowing. But fowler was like an uncle to you. So it was only natural for him to know why you needed ratchet.
"Youre strong. I know you'll get through this. I bet you'll charm that stubborn bot soon." He told you with a pat to your back.
You heard your name get called to see Elaine approaching you with an enthusiastic wave.
"Now ill go let the big guy know youre here. You guys catch up." Fowler told you before walking towards the med bay.
You walked up to the practically glowing young woman as she wrapped you in a bear hug. You could smell the sweetness that a happy and carrying omega let off. "Oh my goddd I missed you so muchh!" She cried as she squeezed the air out of your lungs.
"Elaine...cant...breathe..." you squeaked out before she released you. Collapsing to the ground lightheaded.
"Oops! Sorry! I just missed you so much! How was the trip? Oh my gosh your hands what happened?!" She cried as she helped you back to your feet. Holding your still slightly cracked hands.
"Its a long story." You told her sheepishly.
"Well I want to hear it! Besides theres so much I want to tell you too!" She exclaimed excitedly as she pulled you towards her chambers.
You laughed lightly at her infectious energy. "Yes we have much to catch up on!"
Due to her being bonded her space was much larger to accommodate for her cybertronian partner. There were a separate living room that fed into their private habsuite. You sat down on one of the soft cushions on the floor next to her.
"Im sure youve heard." She started as she wiggled in excitement. "That im sparked now."
You grinned wide at her but felt the familiar pain flare in your heart. You saw something flicker in her eyes as she suddenly scooted closer to you. Her golden amber eyes looking at you concerned as a hand caressed your shoulder. "(Name) whats wrong? What happened?" She could immedietly sense something was off.
You felt the tears sting your eyes. "Im so happy for you. Truly. I really miss you Elaine."
"Oh honey." She pulled you into a gentle hug. Letting her soothe you. "I know you came here for something. So can you tell me why? Because right now you smell like an omega in distress."
You winced at her statement. "Is it really that bad?"
"Girl, youre practically REEKING of it right now." She rolled her eyes. Before clasping your injured cands carefully in her warm soft ones. "Lets start with this." She stated raising your hands slightly. "Spill!"
You sighed. "I think I found my fated. No scratch that. I KNOW I found my fated."
She jumped up with her jaw dropped. "OH?! NO WAY?! OH MY GOD! WAIT!..." she began to trail off as she saw your sullen expression.
She immediately dropped right by your side. "Oh god what happened?!"
You looked at your hands. "I found him during the storm that hit us on our trip. He was unconscious in the snow. So I tried digging him out but injured my hands while doing so."
"Did he die?!" She quickly interjected before clasping her hands over her mouth.
You let out a snort. "No hes still alive and well."
Elaine then looked at you in confusion. "Then whats going on?"
You struggled to look up at her. "He absolutely fucking hates me."
You could see her recoil as she tried to process what you said. "Wait. That makes no sense. How could he not like you?! Youre amazing! Oohhhh were gonna fight! Oooh just you wait imma teach him a lesson!" She ranted as she got up making punching motions. "Nobody hurts my girl and gets away with it!" She roared causing you to laugh.
She then sat back down next to you. "But seriously. Not to deny you. But are you sure hes the one?"
You nodded. "As soon as I made contact with him I felt it. Something I've never felt before. I just cant describe it."
Elaine sat back. "Wow. Thats awful. I wish I could help."
"Just talking to you has helped." You sighed. Earning a sorrowful smile from her.
"Do you want me to go back with you?" She asked concerned.
"What? No. I couldn't ask that from you! Especially now that you're pregnant!"
She waved her hand. "Psh its fine. Baby isnt due for long while. I'm more worried about you."
"But what about your mate? Isnt the reason you came here instead because there were more space?"
She leaned back on her arms. "Yeah but Im sure a couple months wont be much of an issue. Magnus and I can stay in one of the special suites they have for bonded over there even if its half the size. After this is all resolved we could all come back here. You could get a habsuite close to mine! We could go to the baths together! It would be great!
You gave her a hopeful look. "Only if you both are up for it. But I dont want you to leave your home just for this. Ratchet will be coming back with me for the time being until we get this handled.
"Then the very least. Let me come with you for a week or two. As omega support. We gotta help eachother out ya know?"
You hugged her. "I love you Elaine. Never change." You sniffled on her shoulder.
"I love you too. Now i gotta pack!" She jumped up again energetically. "5 minutes!" She called as she raced to her room before poking her head out. "Go bother doc bot while I get ready! Hes been missing you even though he wont admit it out loud!"
You nodded and got up. Heading over to the med bay where the grumpy mech stood there with his servos on his hips. "Took you long enough."
You rolled your eyes as you handed him the datapad.
His frown deepened as he skimmed the contents. All probably doctors notes and a beiefing of what happened. "Im going to beat the scrap outta him." He muttered after putting the datapad away. "All right. Lets get ready to go. Ill tell red alert to main the station in my absence."
"Wait!" you called as he started to walk further into the station. "Elaine wants to come too."
Ratchet sighed "I'll prepare extra essentials then." And with that he dissapeared into the conjoined lab room that held their supplies.
You had just walked out of the med bay when Elaine skipped up to you. "Packed my things! Magnus has them out front. So ready whenever you are!" She gave you a goofy salute.
You giggled shaking your head. "I worry for your poor sparkling. Such a weird mother." You teased
She punched your arm playfully. "You dont mean that. You love me."
"I do. But that doesnt mean youre not weird."
"Wow rude!" She mocked hurt with a hand over her chest.
"You'll be a great mother. Im happy for you." You told her again.
She wrapped an arm around you. "Thank you. Now lets fix this mess and live happily together! Just like old times! Tell doc to hurry his aft up!" She cheered as she walked with you to the exit.
You stopped before walking out. "Let me say bye to fowler. Ill be out in a second!" You called out as you rushed up to his office. Giving a light knock before opening the door.
"Leaving already?" He asked as he got up. Walking around his desk to give you another hug.
"Yeah. Bryce wants me back before sunset. Besides. Elaine and Magnus are coming too now."
Fowler raised an eyebrow. "Elaine is going?"
"She wouldn't take no for an answer. She wont be gone long. She just wants to offer her support. You know. As a fellow omega and longtime friend."
Fowler nodded. "I guess thats fair. Hope bryce wont mind."
You shrugged. "He'll just have to deal for a little while."
"Well in that case." Fowler began as he went and opened a drawer pulling out a large envelope. "Hand this to bryce when you get back."
You nodded. "Ok i will."
With that you gave one final hug before walking out the exit where elaine was with magnus and ratchet.
"Took you long enough!" She teased
"Ready to go?" Magnus asked the three of you.
Everyone gave their responses. With that both bots transformed down. "Ratchet will lead while ill watch the rear. Just in case any trouble shows up." Magnus ordered while you started the utv.
"Sounds good to me." You yelled out over the loud engines.
Elaine bounded up to you. "I asked magnus and he'll let me ride with you!"
You gave an unsure glance behind you. "You sure? If anything happens to you im sure he'd kill me."
"Its fine. Youre an awesome driver. I trust you. Besides. We wont be going super fast anyways.
You still gave her a hesitant look. Afraid to feel the wrath of her mate. Cybertronians are super protective over their mates. Especially if theyre carrying. You were sure magnus was barely holding back from forcing her to stay with him. Even if you were also an omega.
"Ok fine. For the first half of the trip lets ride together. Then I'll go back with magnus. Ok?" She asked
"Ok." You still sounded a little unsure as she hopped into the passenger seat next to you.
With that you all started to head out.
"Hows miko been these days?" Elaine yelled over the sounds of the wind and engine.
"Fine. Mostly hanging around bulkhead. Still stubborn."
"She takes a lot after you." She mused. Miko was a good 8 years younger than you and 10 compared to Elaine. You both ended up treating her like a little sister.
"Well right now sometimes it feels like she forgets about me since shes around the bots so much." You confessed.
"Eh shes still a teen. Shes just trying to find her identy outside of those she grew up with. Give her time. She hasnt forgotten."
"Im sure youre right. But it sucks that bulkhead is good friends with my cold mate. When shes with them i dont even want to try to hang around." You confessed.
Elaine looked at you with pinched brows. "Well see if we can work on that. Things wont be the same as they have been. Lets see if we can fix it."
"We can try." You sighed uncertain.
You didnt have high hopes but with elaine at least things should get better. Even if marginally. You really hoped it would.
You and elaine chatted about various things that happened while you were north. What new industries that came up and the different jobs you worked with miko.
Once you hit the halfway point elaine went with magnus which made you relax. Not realizing how stressful driving a pregnant omega in front of their mate would be.
Being by yourself gave you a bit more freedom. Letting you speed up at different times or drive out over rough terrain.
As you got closer you sped up ahead. Giving a comm back to base alerting them of your arrival.
You took this time to have a little fun before giving the utv back. Drifting around in the dirt and flying around various obstacles while the base came into view.
Already you could see a group of people waiting by the enterance along with a few cybertronians. Smokescreen probably one of them. He always liked greeting you when you would come back.
Speeding ahead of ratchet and magnus you widened the gap as you got closer to the base. Feeling that rush of the wind as the spedometer climbed closer to 100. You were glad Bryce gave you the sport utv. It made this way more fun.
Grinning wickedly you hit the brakes. Whipping the vehicle around to drift into a stop right at the entrance of the base. Earning a good few whistles and cheers as you climbed out.
You strut forward with that fire in your eyes. Yes the queen was back.
Miko ran up to you giving you a hug as leader bryce walked up to you.
"I see we have company." He nodded towards magnus as he pulled up after ratchet.
"I couldn't tell her no. Oh yeah. Fowler wanted me to hand you this." You stated as you gave him the envelope.
Bryce then took the keys from you while patting your back. "Ill go put it back for you. Go inside and relax."
With this elaine got out and waved to everyone. Causing miko and others to crowd around her as magnus and ratchet transformed up.
You smiled and headed into the building when you faltered for a moment. Seeing wheeljack resting against the enteryway. A ghost of a smile tipping up his lips as he looked at you before it was gone as his optics focused to ratchet and magnus.
You shook your head about to walk past him when miko practically tackled you to the ground followed by a laughing Elaine.
"Ack!" You ungracefully fell with miko sprawled on top of you.
Elaine helped you both up as magnus walked up. Shooting a quick unimpressed look at your reckless antics. Probably worried about his mate getting in the middle of it.
What was interesting was the odd staredown that he had with wheeljack before picking up Elaine.
"Soldier." Magnus acknowledged wheeljack's presence before walking in.
Ok strange you thought watching the tense transaction that just happened. Then watching wheeljack visibly relax as ratchet walked up with bryce.
"Heya doc." He grinned at the older mech before ratchet shot him a hard glare. "Dont call me that."
Miko walked up to ratchet. "You know eachother?"
"Unfortunately." Ratchet rolled his optics as he walked in towards the med bay.
You saw the cheeky grin wheeljack gave ratchet and felt your heart drop.
You never seen this side of him before. But it wasnt meant for you. It felt like another twist of the knife.
Elaine was able to catch the little display between you and the white mech. Signalling magnus she wanted down.
Within moments she was by your side. Pulling you towards your room.
Once out of earshot she gave you a urgent stare. "Its him isnt it?!" She whisper yelled before looking towards wheeljack. Where he was talking with bulkhead, ratchet and smokescreen.
You watched them for a moment before you looked away. "Yeah its him."
"Im going to give him a piece of my mind." She began to growl starting to make her way to chew him out before you grabbed her wrist.
"Please dont. I dont want it worse than it is. Lets just see if ratchet and magnus can talk some sense into him before going nukelear."
She took a deep breath. "Ok fine. But if i dont see any change soon im going to make it personal."
Miko walked up to you two before sensing the weird atmosphere. "Whats going on?"
"Its nothing. I just saw something i didnt care for earlier." Elaine stated calmly.
"How about we get my quarters ready and we catch up!" She clasped her hands cheerfully. Effectively changing the subject.
You walked up to leader bryce asking if there were any particular habsuite that he wanted to lend to magnus and Elaine. Letting him lead you four to one of the few reserved habsuites for bonded pairs.
It wasnt more than a large separate room near the omegas quarters with a private bathroom. But elaine was satisfied enough with it.
With that you three helped grab her things from magnus and helped set up the room to her liking.
You were envous of the large berth in the room with a smaller mattress next to it. Along with a large soaking tub enough to fit a cybertronian. Would one ever use it? Probably not. But it was still there.
Apparently magnus wasnt much of a plush nest mech. But wouldnt deny his little mate of her plethora of pillows and blankets.
While elaine was busying herself setting up her bed she talked about how living with magnus at the other camp was a bit of an adjustment.
His more serious by the book nature compared to her vibrant carefree attitude made it hard to believe that they could be compatible. But somehow it works well for them.
His calm collected nature helps keep Elaine level headed while her energetic personality helps him loosen up and relax at times.
He is very in tune with her and while they may see things differently they can decide on things the same way.
The more she talked about her bonded life the more you faked it didnt hurt. You almost wanted to change the topic. But looking over and seeing miko enamored with everything that Elaine was saying made you hesitate.
Miko would never know what it would be like. Growing up with omegas she could only experience it through you two. Maybe she felt like she was missing out on something she would never experience. But then again. There you were also missing out on a wonderful experience that you shouldve had. So was she really missing much? When she doesnt have to know such heartache?
After setting up the bathroom Elaine
Wanted to take a shower. Signalling it was time to leave the pregnant omegas space.
You walked out with miko when magnus started to head inside. He stopped momentarily before turning to you. "I would like to speak with you later when you have a moment." He stated primly.
"Of course." You nodded uncomfortably before walking away as magnus went to go check on his partner. Jealously twisting again.
Walking to your room you also wanted to wash the dust and sweat off. Miko waving to you before trotting to chat with the bots.
As you shut the door to the bathroom you stripped and looked into the mirror. Remembering what elaine said earlier. You sniffed yourself. Did you really smell that strongly of distress?
You leaned in closer against the bathroom counter. Inspecting the dark circles under your eyes.
Did you seem that bad off? With that thought you thought of your checkup earlier. How will you know when estrus starts? Doesnt that mean ovulation? What triggers it? You looked at your abdomen resting your hand on it. Whats going to happen to you?
You remembered elaines pregnancy making you drag your nails across the delicate skin.
You didnt hate or resent elaine or her pregnancy. You resented the situation you were put in. The mech that tortured you.
You forced out a sigh that morphed into a growl. Turning the shower on you waited for the water to warm up before stepping inside.
You just needed to get through this. Things will work out eventually. If not... youll have to find someone else.
After your shower you walked out to rejoin everyone. You saw elaine was sitting on Magnus's shoulder while chatting with ratchet. Miko was sitting on bulkheads shoulder as they engaged in the conversation while wheeljack leaned against the wall nearby listening in.
You saw Elaine say something as she caressed her belly. Making you stiffen subconsciously before curiously looking over at wheeljack. You couldn't help but wonder what he thought of an omega being pregnant. He seemed unfazed before his optics flicked to you. Causing you to jump.
He watched you intently as you looked between him and elaine. Your face started to heat up forcing you to look away. You looked back real quick to catch a smug look before it was gone.
What?! Your temper flared. Screw going nukelear you were about to go catastrophic.
Fuming you started to make your way over when he glanced your way again. A small shit eating grin toying at his lips.
Oh that does it. Hes fucking with you on purpose.
Elaine could sense your temper and looked over at you. Seeing the little exchange between you and wheeljack.
"Is everything alri-" she began to call down to you when you marched up.
"Quit fucking screwing with me!" You snapped at the white mech as you jabbed a finger at him accusingly. Causing everyone to jump.
He causually put his servos up. "I haven't done anything."
"Fucking bullshit!" You roared voice dripping with venom. Causing heads to turn your way.
Wheeljack watched the anger simmer in your eyes. Seeing that fire he wanted to poke at it. Seeing how far he could go.
"You sure you arent crazy?" He taunted. Smirking down at you.
"If im crazy its because im stuck with a piece of shit for a ma-"
"ALRIGHT ENOUGH!" Magnus boomed
"You!" Ratchet pointed at wheeljack. "Habsuite now! And you!" He pointed at you "Med bay!"
"What?! But?!" You began to refute helplessly before ratchet pointed again. "Medic station! Now!"
You shot a hard glare back at wheeljack. "Asshole." You growled before making your way to the medic station.
Ratchet pulled the smug mech from the wall and pushed him towards his room. "I dont know what youre trying to do but i need you to knock it off." Ratchet warned him lowly before heading towards the med bay.
Wheeljack clicked his tongue but didnt put up much of a fight before heading to his habsuite. Resting on his large berth while looking at the ceiling.
There was something about watching the rage dance in your eyes that he seemed to like. He couldnt help but wonder why.
All the while you sat on the table as the medic was trying to calm you enough as ratchet checked your vitals. Blood pressure was through the roof and heart rate was alarmingly high.
"Jeez what is that mech trying to do." The medic sighed as he removed the cuff from your arm.
"Im going to have to talk with him after this." Ratchet grumbled
"Can we not talk about him." You sighed. Trying to calm the rage that burned in your heart.
Miko peeked around the entrance. "Is it safe?"
"Yes miko come in." You stated dryly.
"She cautiously walked in. "What happened?"
Ratchet watched your stats spike before he pointed to the door. "Out!" He bellowed.
Miko winced as you before you called out. "Wait! Its fine. Come miko."
Uncertain she walked forward before pulling herself up to sit next to you.
"Wheres elaine?" You asked her.
"Magnus took her to their room. She said the harsh pheromones made her feel unwell."
"Will she be ok?" You quickly asked. Concerned about the baby.
"She said shes fine. She just wants to rest for a bit while the pheromones go away."
You slumped against the table. "This is awful." You groaned
"What happened? What did he do?"
You felt your irritation return. "Hes toying with me! The way he would smirk down at me! Urgh!" You growled "I see it in his optics when he looks at me! Hes trying to piss me off!"
The others looked over at eachother quietly before miko spoke up. "Are you sure? Because hes kinda... just like that."
"Im sure," you hissed.
You thought of the first exchange. Trying to analyze it from every angle. He stared at you till you looked away. Was it an intimidation tactic? Or was it possibly something else?
You blushed and looked away... you blushed and he looked smug... but he hates you so why was he smug? Because he has such control over you? Because he has you dancing in the palm of his hand?
You growled and drug your hands over your face. "Why the fuck would he look smug at making me blush?! Perverted, maniplative.." you began your rant while the others looking at you concerned. Ratchet listening intently to what you said before stopping your word salad tangent.
"Wait. What did you say before?" Ratchet asked a bit intrigued
"Thats hes a no good-" "no not that. Before." Ratchet interjected. Not caring to hear your vulgar rant.
"Oh that he gave me a smug look when he made me blush?"
"What happened before that?" Ratchet pressed
"What do you mean? We had a bit of a staredown and I got a bit embarrassed and looked away. When I looked back he had this stupid smug look on his face."
Ratchet stayed quiet as it looked like he was thinking deeply. "I think I'll go talk to him. Just for now go back to your room. Try not to stress your body like that again. It could even trigger premature estrus."
"You gagged at the information as you hopped off the table. No thanks!" You stated as miko followed you to your room.
"Estrus? Is that bad?" Miko asked concerned.
"Estrus is going into heat. Basically mating time for animals." You told her flatly.
"Oh. Then is that really a bad thing?" She asked before you stopped and whipped around snapping at her. "IT IS FOR ME!"
She flinched at your outburst.
You pinched the space between your eyes forcing out a heavy sigh. "Thats the last thing I want right now. You saw what happened! Me, doing... eugh... with him?! No! No way! Thats a disaster waiting to happen!" You emphasized dramatically. Gesturing towards his chambers. Before walking to your own. You flopped down on your bed looking up at the ceiling. While miko sat next to you as she flipped through a book not really reading the words written. After awhile of long silence she finally spoke.
"Dinnertime is soon." She stated as she played with the pages. "You might have to see him again soon."
You groaned and rolled away on your side. "I dont care. I'll just eat in here."
"They might not let you." She pointed out as she tossed the book to the end of the bed.
"Maybe. But they will probably try to keep us separated after what happened earlier."
Miko hummed in acknowledgement when there was a knock at the door.
With a grunt you climbed off your bed expecting to see elaine when you opened the door. Only to be surprised to see magnus first. "Oh? Uh.. what brings you here.. is elaine alright?"
Elaine popped around magnus. "Im good. We just wanted to check on you."
You looked up at the blue cybertronian awkwardly. Stepping aside to let them enter. "Come in."
"How did you get so small?" Miko called out from your bed also watching the blue bot with intrigue.
"Its called mass displacement. It uses more energy but helps fit in compact places like this." Magnus stated. Guesturing to the smaller omegas quarters.
"Take a seat anywhere you stated as you shut the door.
Magnus looked around for a moment before opting to just sit on the floor rug. As elaine sat next to miko on the bed.
"So.." you began awkwardly. "What brings you guys here."
"We saw what happened." Elaine began as she looked from magnus to you. "It was definitely interesting. So magnus and i talked. He knew of wheeljack before. They were in a unit together. Cant say im not a little concerned."
You fidgeted nervously where you rested against the wall. "What do you mean? Is he bad?"
"Lets just say that he's more of a loose cannon. Ive delt with his reckless antics while he was under my command. He doesnt like following orders and has a penchant for causing trouble." Magnus informed you with a repentant look.
You deflated a little. So somehow you got bonded with a walking problem. Was this fates cruel joke?
Elaine watched you with a troubled expression. "But that doesnt mean that there isnt hope." She piped up. Getting up to walk over to you and sliding an arm around you confortingly. "You said he hated you right? Based on what ive seen there might be more going on. If he hated you he wouldnt watch you so much."
You felt a shiver run up your spine. "He watches me?" It felt more alarming with someone else pointing out what you already knew. Confirming it wasnt just your paranoia.
"Yeah. More than you think." Miko stated. "Before he wouldnt hardly look at you except for when he would be glaring. But lately. I dunno it seems like its different."
"It could just be the stupid mate bond making him act like this. He probably doesnt actually care for me and is waiting for the chance to get rid of me." You sneered to yourself.
"He probably feels that he has his own selfish reasons that hes actually like this. Ill do my best to get to the bottom of it and stop this nonsense." Magnus encouraged you.
You looked up at the blue mech. Seeing his solemn expression. "Thank you. But I have to ask. Why help me?"
"You are a trusted friend of elaine. It is something that she wants to do. I also have grown tired of his childish behavior. He should not be treating his mate poorly. No matter the reason." Magnus stated. Looking between you and elaine. Sensing your distress slowly dissapating.
As much as magnus wont say it. Along with most of the other cybertronians. Its stressful when being around a distressed omega. Almost putting their systems in fight or flight. He couldn't imagine why wheeljack would willingly put you through this. He couldn't think of any good reason. He wanted this situation resolved before he left. As omega decay is a serious problem.
You sighed with a rueful smile. "Thank you. All of you. I really appreciate it. Although I have my doubts that things will change. Everyones efforts mean a lot to me."
Elaine gave you a tight hug before pulling away. "One step at a time. Im sure we can break him."
Something felt unsettled in your chest at that choice of words but didnt say anything as she started to pull on your arm. "Lets go. Its time to get you something to eat."
You relented and let her pull you out to go grab food as magnus and miko followed you out.
It was weird for sure. And especially more awkward when others would give you curious glances from earliers spectacle. It made you feel even more self conscious.
Cautiously your eyes scanned the area. Making sure your personal tormentor wasnt around. Relaxing when you didnt see him.
Magnus had walked away to talk with bulkhead and the others while miko followed you two to grab food. "Godd im starving." Elaine groaned "you wouldn't believe how much energy im burning though because of this sparkling. I dont even want to know what it will be like towards the end of this pregnancy."
"Any food cravings yet?" Miko nudged her. As you three walked together. "No not yet." She sighed in relief. "But I know they'll come soon."
You half listened to the conversation as your mind got lost in thought. He watches you? It seems that he likes to rile others up. Is this his way of coming around? Or is he trying to push you away? To break the bond? Can the bond be broken besides death? Is he trying to kill you?
"Hey. Whatever youre thinking of snap out of it!" Elaine lightly shook you. "Lets enjoy this meal together. Go to sleep. And tackle tomorrow head on."
You nodded. "Youre right. Lets enjoy being together again."
Miko lifted her cup. "To friends reunited."
"To friends reunited!" You and elaine echoed as you tapped your cups together.
After your meal miko wanted to go on a little evening walk to burn off the extra energy.
You tried your best to stay mostly present in the conversations. But your thoughts were a mess.
Meanwhile ratchet walked to wheeljack's habsuite.
He gave a formal knock before entering. Seeing the mech lounging on his berth.
"Listen. I dont know what youre trying to do but you cant be torturing (name) like this." Ratchet began as he watched the white mech for any response. Only to be met with silence.
"Quit trying to push her away. You dont want her to strain her systems do you?!" Ratchet pressed. Only to see wheeljack scowl.
"Wheeljack this is serious! I was pulled from my station. Along with a pregnant omega because you cant act right!"
"I didnt ask for this." He bit back. "I never wanted to be tied down to someone."
"Well," Ratchet scoffed. "Weather you wanted it or not. You are. And pushing her away like this will only hurt the both of you. Dont pretend you havent noticed. I know you sense it! For primus sakes wheeljack she saved you from offlining. At least give her that!"
With that ratchet turned to leave. "Stop acting selfishly. I dont want to have to get any more involved than I am." He warned before he walked out. Leaving wheeljack to lay there in defiant anger.
You had returned from your walk with the girls. Not realizing you had tensed up until you realized wheeljack wasnt there.
Elaine retired for the night a little early. Opting for some quiet time with magnus while miko went to hang out with bulkhead and the others. Leaving you to yourself in your room.
You opted for an evening soak before bed in hopes it would help you sleep.
Once the warm water hit your bare skin you hissed when it touched your cuts on your abdomen. Forgetting what you did earlier. Easing into the water you leaned back in the warmth.
You didnt even realize you started to doze off until miko gently shook your shoulder. "Hey you alright? Dont fall asleep in the bath."
You let miko help dry you off and take you to bed. "Please dont do that again." She told you. "I was starting to get worried when you didnt wake up when I kept calling your name."
"Sorry miko. Ill try not to scare you like that." You apologized softly to her before she turned out the lights and went to bed.
I could practically feel my heart shatter in that moment.
Thousands of times I thought of the different ways I could meet my mate. How they might react.
But not once was it like this.
It caused quite a murmur to run through the camp. Everyone believed I had finally found my fated. So what happened?
I just knew it wasnt a fluke. Everything in my body screaming that its him.
So why did he look down at me like he despised my very existence?
Once he was up and walking he was given the all clear and our camp continued the journey to the winter station. His former friend bulkhead and miko stayed practically glued to him talking his audials off. Bulkhead telling him all about what had happened since they last met and the different things they did.
All the while I trudged a bit ahead. Miko occasionally walking with me to keep me company and to quietly talk about their various conversations.
I would silently pick at my bandages as jealousy would fill my heart. He had no problem with her. Or really any of the other humans. But he obviously did not like me. Always glaring down at me with a scowl if I got close.
Why was miko allowed next to him but not me? I was his fated. I KNEW I was. So why did it seem like he completely rejected me?
The storm passed after a good few days and the snow started to melt. Becoming more scarse the further we went into warmer territory.
Which led to now. As the camp was walking along a cliffside overlooking part of a large canyon. I walked fearlessly along a concrete barrier that was put up right along the edge of the drop to prevent others from falling.
I wasnt usually this reckless but with my heart twisting in anguish I didnt care and decided to tempt fate. What was the point? All my life I had prepared... for this?
While miko was riding the shoulder of bulkhead I tried to kill the jealousy inside of me.
I would sometimes catch wheeljack looking at my bandaged hands as I walked. He would look at them with a range of emotions from disdain to guilt. Staring at the wrapping all the way up to my elbows. At first it would unnerve me and cause me to shrink in on myself as I would try to hide them. But not now.
Now I walked the barrier fearlessly with my arms spread wide for balance. Not trying to hide. I will not become a shell. No matter how bad it hurt. I refuse. He will not define my worth. No matter how much it killed me inside.
Eventually we reached a resting spot and the medic would come up and do the usual routine.
Unwrap, inspect, then let the skin dry.
My hands seemed to heal a bit slower than normal but not too concerning. My skin was still a bit damaged but otherwise almost healed. The medic happily informing me I could probably go without wrapping my arms and letting them heal naturally.
I was rubbing a little bit of an antibiotic type of ointment on my hands to help keep the skin from cracking more when I felt that familiar heavy stare. Trying to ignore it I continued to rub in the moisturizer when miko came up to me.
"We're almost at the winter base. You excited?"
I barely looked over at her. Afraid I would catch a glance of him. "Not really. Im just ready to soak in that hot spring." I replied honestly.
"I know right?!" She sighed, she then looked at my hands. "Theyre almost healed," she pointed out as I put my stuff away.
"Yeah about time. Though when it gets dusty or working with stuff I need to wrap them or wear gloves to prevent myself from reopening the wounds and them getting infected."
"Makes sense," she stated while stairing.
I knew she wanted to talk about something else but was purposely avoiding it. Though unfortunately I could probably guess roughly what it was about.
"Anything else?" I asked. Trying to hide the hesitation in my voice.
"How are you feeling?" She finally asked.
Jealousy bubbled up again but I tried to supress it. Finally remembering I exist now?
"Im fine." I lied avoiding eve contact with her.
"You sure?" She pressed further, leaning over more to try to get me to look at her.
I forced out a sigh. "Yes Miko Im fine." Trying hard to not let any negative emotions slip out.
"You really sure? Because im worried that since we thought you found your-..."
"Im fine Miko!" I snapped harshly cutting her off. I didnt want to hear the rest. I didnt want to think about it any more than I already have.
"Im sorry" she murmured before getting up and walking back over to bulk and the others.
It was then when the leader called rest break over and began to continue on.
I didnt mean to snap. But I was tired of everyone seeming to poke at my soft spot. I felt like a failed omega. While I was a bit thankful everyone else was giving me some space. At the same time I felt so lonely.
A week or so later we finally reached the final destination and I immediately crashed on my bed in my quarters.
The building of sorts was carved out of a old cave system in the side of a rock formation
Individual quarters were carved out of rock that fed into a much larger open area where many would gather.
My favorite was that my area had a private bath for unmated omegas. Away from the communal hot spring to deter from accidents. Since there were rarely many omegas it usually was like a large private bath all just for me.
Though miko was allowed to use it too. Not that I minded. I enjoyed her company. So I usually had her share the room with me as well.
Right now everyone were catching up with this locations residents. Those that dont migrate and stay taking care of the place and work here off season. That or those that are too old, young or sick to do the seasonal move.
It always was a nice reunion when we get to see the others again. The first couple of weeks are filled with festivities and catching up on everything that happened since the last winter.
I wanted to relax first. Not really ready to talk about what happened those past few weeks during the trip.
After preparing my bed and unpacking all my belongings. I stripped down and relaxed in the perfect temperature hot spring in the conjoined room.
Settling in with a sigh I rested my head on the cooler rock floor. Oh how I missed this.
Though my peace was short lived. I could barely relax when I started to hear voices until a younger man that I saw last year barged in followed by Miko trying to stop him.
I quickly tried covered myself at the invasion. "What are you doing?! Get out!" I snapped at the guy. Not caring to remember what his name was at the moment.
"Come on! Come join everyone!" He stated as he got in the hot spring with me. Completely disregarding Miko and my protests at his intrusion.
I shrunk in on myself. "Miko. Go get the leader." I quickly ordered before looking at the young man.
I stayed quiet with a harsh glare as he sat on the other side of the water. Daring him to try to move. Watching as he was not looking diectly at me but in my direction.
"You need to get out." I stated firmly. "Youre not supposed to be here." Maybe he came from another group and and forgot the rules of this place so I tried to be firm but not accusatory right away. Giving him a chance to leave without causing an uproar.
"Everyone wants to see you. Why are you hiding in here?" He spoke again. Trying to act nonchalant.
This pissed me off as hurt reignited in my heart. I let myself slip further into the water to fully submerge myself. To try to shrink in on myself. To make myself as small as possible. I didnt owe him an explanation. He needed to leave. I just wanted to be left alone.
I jolted up when I sensed him coming closer. I almost yelled when leader Bryce came in followed by Miko and the places caretaker to berate the male and pull him away.
I also noticed a small audience of others trying to peek and see what was going on.
Embarrassed I sunk back under the water. Wanting to dissappear as everyone left my 'private' space.
Not even as soon as I arrive something happens. Will I ever catch a break?
Mood ruined I got out to dry off and redress.
Walking out to join the others I already saw the different groups of friends already gathered and chatting away.
The younger guy; now fully dressed came back up to me. "Sorry about earlier. I forgot that you cant enter omega quarters without asking first." He stated sheepishly.
"Just dont do it again." I sighed with a warning.
"I wont." He promised before looking down at my irritated hands. "So what happened? I see you guys have another cybertronian in your team."
"Its a long story." I sighed again before looking over to where various cybertronians were gathered.
"I heard you found him." He stated following my line of sight. His eyes settling on the white mech as he chatted with bulkhead and ironhide.
"I did." I stated as my heart twisted.
"I heard while he was searching for energon the storm messed with his ships systems and crashed in the northern region. While trying to make repairs he somehow how separated from his ship and knocked into stasis from the blizzard." He told me as he watched my expression occasionally.
"Thats what I heard too." I stated somberly. He could see the dejection in my eyes and hear it in my voice. He gave me a weird look. "What do you mean? Werent you the one who rescued him?"
"Its complicated." I managed to state before wheeljack looked over at me. Giving me an uncomfortable cold stare before I looked away.
"What was that about?" The guy recoiled slightly. "Shouldn't he be grateful you saved his life?"
"You would think so." I grumbled bitterly.
The guy then patted my back encouragingly. "No mech worth his salt wouldnt be grateful for their savior. Dont worry. Im sure he'll come around."
"Right." I mumbled uncertain.
The reason different mechs would travel with human groups was because it was beneficial for both parties. Humans have helped cybertronians for years now. Helping them find shelter and resources like energon. While cybertronians would help humans with tasks that involved heavier labor or transport. Not to mention the various nomadic groups provided a safe place for bonded pairs.
At this location there were a larger group of cybertronians due to the flatter terrain and warmer climate. Some traveled back and forth with various groups to stay with their human friends and offer aide and protection. Bulkhead usually traveled with my group along with bee.
The guy offered me to come join his friends but I politely declined. I didnt feel like mingling in a group of guys I hardly interacted with. I was about to join Miko instead when she walked over to bulkhead.
I hesitated. Debating if it was worth the risk.
I swallowed my unease and made my way over. Since I was considered the between from human and cybertronian. I usually caught attention. Some cybertronians looking over at me. While others giving a little polite nod in acknowledgement. After all I was currently the only omega in the camp. Last year one of the other omegas found their partner and relocated to the next base over while the other one decided to not travel again this year.
Leaving me by myself.
As I got closer I saw wheeljack snap his attention towards me. It unnerved me a good bit but i tried to hide it. Cybertronians can seem to sense when an omega is in distress so I tried my best not to let the others pick up on it.
I made my way up to chat with smokescreen and a few others that I was good friends with. Like hound and cliffjumper.
I ignored the intense presence behind me as I began to relax while talking with familiar faces. Oh how I missed them too.
I just started to laugh at one of smokescreen's antics as he talked about how he somehow got stuck in a tree. When I could practically feel like I was being studied. The sensation making my skin crawl.
"What happened by the way?" Smokescreen pointed at my hands.
My discomfort flared. "I got carried away in a snowstorm." I stated, pretending I dont feel those optics boring holes in my back.
"You need to be careful. Even if you are an omega." Hound chided me gently. I was the only one he treated somewhat delicately. He was similar to bulkhead but definitely more seasoned on the battlefield. He was also surprisingly good with kids. Such a shame he isnt bonded.
"Dont worry. Im not planning on pulling another stunt like that anytime soon." I confessed firmly. I already learned my lesson.
"So, have you found your partner yet?" Cliff asked, gazing at me expectantly.
I dreaded this question. "Eh, probably not." I shrugged with a dismissive hand wave.
"What do you mean? Dont you know right away if you find them?" Smokey asked me incredulously.
"Thats what i thought too." I confessed softly.
The three mechs looked at eachother. That response was weird. And very much unlike me. Hound then looked down at me with an expression I couldnt quite decipher before looking past me. Optics hardening slightly.
I began to feel uncomfortable. "How about we talk about something else? What else happened while I was away? Did you hear from Elaine?
"I know right?!" Smokescreen gushed. As he began to continue on.
I got a little lost in thought. Sparked huh? Who would've thought. Just last year she found her fated.
"How lucky." I murmured.
This caused hound and cliff to look over at me worriedly.
Miko eventually came over to join our little group before it was dinner then sundown.
After eating with everyone for the first time since last year I sat outside to watch the sunset. Avoiding the loud rowdy atmosphere inside.
Miko was in our room unpacking while the others got ready for the night after the long travels.
I just wanted some time alone. To gather myself. It was exhausting pretending nothing happened. Trying to deflect any questions that might reveal what is going on.
I saw a few couples come and go to watch the sunset together and couldn't help but feel the bitterness in my chest.
This wasnt suppsed to turn out like this. Where was my happy story like Elaine?
I definitely was happy for her. But I couldn't help but feel jealous.
As the last bit of light dissapeared I got up to go back inside. Just as I was about to walk through the entrance I bumped into someones leg and stumbled back.
"Oof, ow geez my ba-" I mumbled awkwardly as I held my bumped face. As I started to get up I froze.
I looked up to see wheeljack stairing down at me for a moment before stepping around me.
I eyed him as he walked by. "Where are you going?" I grumbled to myself as I watched him walk out.
I shook my head and headed to my room. It wasnt my problem. Though I couldn't squash my curiosity.
"Do you know where wheeljack is going?" I asked miko when I entered the room.
She finished pulling on her comfortable sleep shirt when she looked at me confused. "What do you mean? He left?"
I rested against the doorframe. Pointing my thumb behind me. "Yeah he just walked out."
"I didnt know. I hope hes not thinking of leaving!" She sounded worried as she quickly pulled on her shorts and walked over. Hoping to see if she could see anything.
"Wouldn't bother me if he did." I muttered under my breath
Miko flinched before looking at me. She grabbed my wrist and pulled me to her bed. "Ok we need to talk."
I begrudgingly sat down next to her on the soft mattress.
"What happened? Why are you like this?" She pressed concerned.
"You were there! You should know. He actually talks to you." I groaned in frustration.
"He doesn't say anything. He wont. Just like you." She stressed.
"Well I dont know either! I save him and he somehow hates me?!" I threw up my hands in exasperation.
"Did something happen when you were out there in the storm? Did you meet before?"
"No! I never seen him before...." I got a little quiet. "But.. I thought that maybe he was my fated... I felt it when i first saw him. But now..?" I trailed off. Feeling my throat get tight and that familiar burn in my eyes. "Where did it go wrong?"
Miko pulled me into a hug. "I knew it. I knew something weird is going on. Im sorry. Is there anything i can do to help?"
I shook my head. "I dont think so. He seems to pretty much completely reject me." I mourned
"Not if i cant help it." She stated determined.
I pulled away. "No miko. Please. Dont get involved." I quietly begged her.
"Ok," she lied. She wouldnt let me suffer. She would do her best to try to help.
We both talked a little longer while sitting on her bed before finally going to sleep.
I woke up later that night uncomfortably warm.
I blinked as I saw miko cuddled against my side.
"Mikoooo" I groaned quietly. Somehow she ended up in my bed last night.
Carefully I climbed out of bed to not disturb her and went into the bathroom.
I usually dont get up so early but now that she took over my bed I figured I would use the time to clean up a bit and take a nice morning soak in the hot spring.
With the lighting low I slowly settled into the hot spring. Lying back in the warm water I thought of yesterday.
I didnt mean to tell miko. Though it seemed like she already knew. She just wanted confirmation. Though I hoped she wouldn't get involved. I didnt want things worse than they already were. Which led to me thinking of how he walked out last night. Did he come back? Did I want him to come back?
I felt the hollowness in my chest creeping back so I tried to abandon those thoughts.
Maybe today I'll spend some time with smokescreen. Or maybe hound will teach me more hand to hand combat training. Maybe I could hike a little around the area with miko.
After awhile I started to feel too warm for my liking and decided to get out.
Walking out to the main area after getting dressed I didnt get very far before the medic waved me over.
I sighed but walked over begrudgingly.
"Morning." He stated uncharacteristically chipper. Then grinned wider at my grumpy attitude as I gave him a gruff "morning."
"Its time for your usual check up."
"Can we do this later." I grumbled at him
"We could but lets just get it out of the way now." He told me while guiding me by my arm over to his station. All the while I protested with a pathetic "nooooooo" as he dragged me away.
Once I sat on the elevated flat surface he carefully inspected my arms.
Nodding to himself he mused how I had healed up quite well and now my hands would just need to stay moisturized to prevent any further cracking as my skin finished up with the last bit of healing.
He checked my pulse, blood pressure then my temperature.
"Now the fun part." He stated. "When was your last cycle?"
"Do we really have to do this?" I complained
"You know this is perfunctory." He stated as he scribbled something on his clipboard.
"Ugh I dont know." I squirmed. "A few weeks ago?"
He glanced up over the edge of the clipboard at me. "Was this before or after the snow incident." He asked a bit more alert.
"Uh before. Why?"
"Lets keep an eye on that." He stated while writing something down.
My heart started to race. "Why? I havent been with anyone. So i can't possibly be pregnant."
The medic stared at me quietly with a concerned look before pulling a seat up.
He set the clipboard down and straddled the chair. Resting his arms on the back as he stared at me intently.
"Ive been watching long enough to know you found your mate havent you."
"What are you trying to say?" My voice wavered at the fear that constricted my chest.
"When omegas finally find their fated they usually will fall into a type of estrus. As a way to help pull the two together to bond if there were any initial hesitation. Im worried about that due to your situation. As we haven't really delt with this before."
I recoiled in disgust. So on top of trying to get over my heartbreak now I have to deal with this? Can it get any worse at this point?!
"To make sure you dont start a heat ill see about getting some suppressants for you from the next settlement over. I also want Ratchet to come monitor the situation as well. Just to see if this will have any effect on Wheeljack as well."
"Ratchet? But what about Elaine?" I began to ask concerned.
"She will be fine. She has other medics highly trained and close by. She and her mate will be fine. Besides her pregnancy isnt very far along and right now your situation is more concerning. Ratchet is very skilled. You know this. Since you apprenticed under him to help care for other cybertronians before he left to monitor Elaine's pregnancy."
I squirmed in my spot. "I know but is this really that big of a deal?"
"It could be. I just want to be prepared for any of the worst outcomes."
"Which are?" I asked hesitantly
The medic patted my head. "Dont worry about that. Let me instead. I'll have them send you out to go get that medicine and bring back ratchet. Would you like to go with another cybertronian. Maybe smokescreen? Or would you like to take the UTV?"
I perked up. "The UTV of course! You guys would actually let me take it that far?!"
"I think i can pull some strings." He hummed as he wrote something on a slip of paper. "Go grab some breakfast. Let me handle the rest."
I hopped off the table and skipped out. Joining most of the others at breakfast before leader Bryce approached me with a smile."So, I heard our little trouble maker is making a run to the next settlement."
"Is that going to be a problem?" I spoke with my mouth full.
He grinned at me warmly. "Not at all. Just remember to be careful and to remember to take a comm with you just in case. Be back before sundown." He then handed me a datapad with a slip of paper. "Hand this to ratchet when you get there."
I nodded in understanding as I just finished the rest of my breakfast. "Got it!"
With that he handed me the keys to one of the UTV's with a good luck.
The others around looked at me excitedly. "Our little driving demon is already getting to use the UTV first?!"
"No fair! I want to go!"
"Can i go with you?" Everyone burst into chatter as I got up smugly.
"Sorry guys. Its a solo trip this time." I sang as I spun the keys around my finger. "Maybe next time." I grinned over my shoulder.
Smokescreen quickly came up to me as I strut to the exit. "Hey do you want me to come with you. I can follow behind just in case!"
I tossed a confident smile at him. My eyes shining with their usual confident sparkle. "Dont worry I got this!"
He followed me with a few others as I went to where the vehicles were stored.
Checking the tags and giving the UTV a good look over I grabbed a radio. I got in and started it. Pleased the engine turned over right away. I made sure it was fully fueled up and running well before one last supply check.
Pulling out I noticed a little crowd by the entrance of the base.
Miko pushed her way forward to me as I sat in the drivers seat. "You didnt even say goodbye!" She complained while squeezing me in a hug.
"Sorry. It happened very suddenly and I didnt think you would be up yet." I apologized.
She punched my shoulder lightly. "Then take me with you!"
"I cant. I need to keep the extra seat free. Just in case i need to bring someone else back with me."
"Then ill sit in the cargo space!" She countered
"No miko you dont fit in there. Youre not 10 anymore. Ill be back tonight. Tomorrow we'll go out somewhere if i can get permission ok?"
She tried to argue but relented. "Fine. But promise you will take me next time!"
"Deal." I gave her the fist bump before revving the engine.
I gave a wave before I did a little burn out for show before rocketing off. The group whistling and waving as I quickly disappeared.
I grinned and relaxed. Just me, the wind, and open space to my next destination. Looking at the gps it would take a good couple of hours before I would arrive. But that was fine. I had nothing but time today.
When miko turned to go back in she was surprised to see Wheeljack in the corner resting against the enteryway.
She walked up curiously. "What are you doing here?"
He looked down at her with a shrug. "Nothin. Just watching what the commotion was about. Is it usually this rowdy when someone leaves?"
"Mostly just with her. Shes a great driver! They dont call her the demon for nothing!" She exclaimed excitedly.
He made a sound of acknowledgement but didnt say anything else. Just stairing in the distance I headed.
Miko stared up at him quizzically. "Dont worry. She'll be back. Probably later this afternoon."
His servos twitched. "Im not worried." Was all he grumbled.
Watching miko follow the rest of the others inside he stayed out for a bit longer. Staring in the distance before finally joining the others back inside.
You could practically feel your heart shatter in that moment.
Thousands of times you thought of the different ways you could meet your mate. How they might react.
But not once was it like this.
It caused quite a murmur to run through your camp. Everyone believed you finally found your fated. So what happened?
You knew it wasnt a fluke. Everything in your body screaming that its him.
So why did he look down at you like he despised your very existence?
Once he was up and walking he was given the all clear and your camp continued the journey to your winter station. His former friend bulkhead and miko stayed practically glued to him talking his audials off. Bulkhead telling him all about what had happened since they last met and the different things they did.
All the while you trudged a bit ahead. Miko occasionally walking with you to quietly talk about their various conversations.
You would pick at your bandages as jealousy would fill your heart. He had no problem with her. Or really any of the other humans. But he obviously did not like you. Always glaring down at you with a scowl if you got close.
Why was miko allowed next to him but not you? You were his fated. You KNEW you were. So why did it seem like he completely rejected you?
The storm passed after a good few days and the snow started to melt. Becoming more scarse the further you went into warmer territory.
Which led to now. As the camp was walking along a cliffside overlooking part of a large canyon. You walked along a concrete barrier that was put up right along the edge to prevent others from falling.
You werent usually this reckless but with your heart in anguish you didnt care and tempt fate. What was the point? All your life you had prepared... for this?
While miko was riding the shoulder of bulkhead you tried to kill the jealousy inside of you.
You would sometimes catch wheeljack looking at your bandaged hands as you walked. He would look at them with a range of emotions from disdain to guilt. Staring at the wrapping all the way up to your elbows. At first you would shrink in on yourself and tried to hide them. But not now.
Now you walked the barrier feerlessly with your arms spread for balance. Not trying to hide. You will not become a shell. No matter how bad it hurt. You refuse. He will not define your worth. No matter how much it killed you inside.
Eventually you reached a resting spot and the medic would come up and do the usual routine.
Unwrap, inspect, then let the skin dry.
Your hands seemed to heal a bit slower than normal but not too concerning. Your skin was still a little damaged but otherwise almost healed. The medic telling you could probably go without wrapping your arms and letting them heal naturally.
You were rubbing a little bit of an antibiotic type of ointment on your hands to help keep the skin from cracking more when you felt that familiar heavy stare. Trying to ignore it you continued to rub in the moisturizer when miko came up to you.
"We're almost at the winter base. You excited?"
You barely looked over at her. Afraid to catch a glance at him. "Not really. Im just ready to soak in that hot spring."
"I know right?!" She sighed, she then looked at your hands. "Theyre almost healed," she pointed out as you put your stuff away.
"Yeah about time. Though when it gets dusty or working with stuff i need to wrap them or wear gloves to prevent myself from reopening the wounds and them getting infected."
"Makes sense," she stated while stairing.
You knew she wanted to talk about something else but was purposely avoiding it. Though you could guess roughly what it was about.
"Anything else?" You asked. Trying to hide the hesitation in your voice.
"How are you feeling?" She finally asked.
Jealousy bubbled up again but you tried to supress it. Finally remembering you exist now?
"Im fine." You lied avoiding eve contact.
"You sure?" She pressed further, leaning over more to try to get you to look at her.
You forced out a sigh. "Yes Miko im fine." Trying to not let any negative emotions out.
"You really sure? Because im worried that since we thought you found your-..."
"Im fine miko!" You snapped harshly cutting her off. You didnt want to hear the rest. You didnt want to think about it any more than you have.
"Im sorry" she murmured before getting up and walking back over to bulk and the others.
It was then when the leader called rest break over and began to continue on.
You didnt mean to snap. But you were tired of everyone seeming to poke at your soft spot. You felt like a failed omega. You were a bit thankful everyone else were giving you space. But at the same time you felt so lonely.
A week or so later you finally reached the final destination and crashed in your quarters.
The building of sorts was carved out of a old cave system in the side of a rock formation
Individual quarters were carved out of rock that fed into a much larger open area where many would gather.
Your favorite was that your area had a private bath for unmated omegas. Away from the communal hot spring to deter from accidents. Since there were rarely many omegas it usually was like a private bath all just for you.
Though Miko was allowed to use it too. Not that you minded. You usually had her share the room with you as well.
Right now everyone were catching up with this locations residents. Those that dont migrate and stay taking care of the place and work off season. That or those that are too old, young or sick to do the seasonal move.
It always was a nice reunion when you get to see the others again. And the first couple of weeks are filled with festivities and catching up on everything that happened since the last winter.
You wanted to relax first. Not really ready to talk about what happened those past few weeks during the trip.
After preparing your bed and unpacking all your belongings you stripped down and relaxed in the perfect temperature hot spring in the conjoined room.
Settling in with a sigh you rested your head on the cooler rock floor.
Though your peace was short lived. You could barely relax when you heard voices and a younger man that you saw last year barged in followed by Miko trying to stop him.
You quickly covered yourself. "What are you doing?! Get out!" You snapped at the guy. Forgetting what his name was at the moment.
"Come on! Come join everyone!" He stated as he got in the hot spring with you. Completely disregarding your and Mikos protests.
You shrunk in on yourself. "Miko. Go get the leader." You quickly ordered before looking at the young man.
You stayed quiet with a harsh glare as he sat on the other side of the water. Not looking at you but in your direction.
"You need to get out." You stated firmly again. "Youre not supposed to be here." Maybe he came from another group and and forgot the rules of this place so you tried to be firm but not accusatory right away. Giving him a chance to leave without causing an uproar.
"Everyone wants to see you. Why are you hiding in here?" He spoke again. Trying to act nonchalant.
This pissed you off as hurt reignited in your heart. You let yourself slip further into the water to fully submerge yourself. To try to shrink in on yourself. To make yourself as small as possible. You didnt owe him an explanation. He needed to leave. You just wanted to be left alone.
You jolted up when you sensed him coming closer. You almost yelled when leader bryce came in followed by miko and the places caretaker to berate the male and pull him away.
You also noticed your small audience of others trying to peek and see what was going on.
Embarrassed you sunk back under the water. Wanting to dissappear as everyone left your private space.
Not even as soon as you arrive something happens. Will you catch a break?
Mood ruined you got out to dry off and redress.
Walking out to join the others you already saw the different groups of friends already gathered and chatting away.
The younger guy came back up to you. "Sorry about earlier. I forgot that you cant enter omega quarters without asking first." He stated sheepishly.
"Just dont do it again." You sighed.
"I wont." He promised before looking down at your hands. "So what happened? I see you guys have another cybertronian in your team."
"Its a long story." You sighed again before looking over to where various cybertronians were gathered.
"I heard you found him." He stated following your line of sight. His eyes settling on the white mech as he chatted with bulkhead and ironhide.
"I did." You stated as your heart twisted.
"I heard while he was searching for energon the storm messed with his ships systems and crashed in the northern region. While trying to make repairs he somehow how separated from his ship and knocked into stasis from the blizzard." He told you watching your expression occasionally.
"Thats what I heard too." You stated.
He gave you a weird look. "What do you mean? Werent you the one who rescued him?"
"Its complicated." You managed to state before wheeljack looked over at you. Giving you an uncomfortable cold stare before you looked away.
"What was that about?" The guy recoiled slightly. "Shouldnt he be grateful you saved his life?"
"You would think so." You grumbled bitterly.
The guy patted your back encouragingly. "No mech worth his salt wouldnt be grateful for their savior. Dont worry. Im sure he'll come around."
"Right." You mumbled
The reason different mechs would travel with human groups was because it was beneficial for both parties. Humans have helped cybertronians for years now. Helping them find shelter and resources like energon. While cybertronians would help humans with tasks that involved heavier labor or transport. Not to mention the various nomadic groups provided a safe place for bonded pairs.
At this location there were a larger group of cybertronians due to the flatter terrain and warmer climate. Some traveled back and forth with various groups to stay with their human friends and offer aide and protection. Bulkhead usually traveled with your group along with bee.
The guy offered you to come join his friends but you politely declined. You were about to join Miko when she walked over to bulkhead.
You hesitated. Debating if it was worth the risk.
You swallowed your unease and made your way over. Since you were considered the between from human and cybertronian. You usually caught attention. Some cybertronians looking over at you. Others giving a little polite nod in acknowledgement. After all you were currently the only omega in the camp. Last year one of the other omegas found their partner and relocated to the next base over while the other one decided to not travel again this year.
Leaving you by yourself.
As you got closer you saw wheeljack snap his attention towards you. Cybertronians can seem to sense when an omega is in distress so you tried your best not to let the others pick up on it.
You made your way up to chat with smokescreen and a few others that you were friends with. Like hound and cliffjumper.
You ignored the intense presence behind you as you began to relax talking with familiar faces. Oh how you missed them.
You just started to laugh at one of smokescreen's antics as he talked about how he somehow got stuck in a tree. When you could practically feel like you were being studied. The sensation making your skin crawl.
"What happened by the way?" Smokescreen pointed at your hands.
Your discomfort flared. "I got carried away in a snowstorm." You stated, pretending you didn't feel those optics boring holes in your back.
"You need to be careful. Even if youre omega." Hound chided you gently. You were the only one he treated somewhat delicately. He was similar to bulkhead but definitely more seasoned on the battlefield. He was also surprisingly good with kids. Such a shame he isnt bonded.
"Dont worry. Im not planning on pulling another stunt like that anytime soon." You confessed firmly. You already learned your lesson.
"So, have you found your partner yet?" Cliff asked, gazing at you expectantly.
You dreaded this question. "Eh, probably not." You shrugged with a dismissive hand wave.
"What do you mean? Dont you know right away if you find them?" Smokey asked you incredulously.
"Thats what i thought too." You confessed.
The three meches looked at eachother. That response was weird. And very much unlike you. Hound then looked down at you with an expression you couldnt quite decipher before looking past you. Optics hardening slightly.
You began to feel uncomfortable. "How about we talk about something else? What else happened while i was away? Did you hear from Elaine?
"I know right?!" Smokescreen gushed. As he began to continue on.
You got a little lost in thought. Sparked huh? Who would've thought. Just last year she found her fated.
"How lucky." You murmured.
This caused hound and cliff to look over at you worriedly.
Miko eventually came over to join you guys before it was dinner then sundown.
After eating with everyone for the first time since last year you sat outside to watch the sunset. Avoiding the loud rowdy atmosphere inside.
Miko was inside unpacking while the others got ready for the night after the long travels.
You just wanted some time alone. To gather yourself. It was exhausting pretending nothing happened. Trying to deflect any questions that might reveal what is going on.
You saw a few couples come and go to watch the sunset together and couldn't help feel the bitterness in your chest.
This wasnt suppsed to turn out like this. Where was your happy story like Elaine?
You definitely were happy for her. But couldn't help but feel jealous.
As the last bit of light dissapeared you got up to go back inside.
Just as you were about to walk through the entrance you bumped into someones leg and stumbled back.
"Oof, ow geez my ba-" you mumbled awkwardly as you started to get up when you froze.
You looked up to see wheeljack stairing down at you for a moment before stepping around you.
You eyed him as he walked by. "Where are you going?" You grumbled to yourself as you watched him walk out.
You shook your head and headed to your room. It wasnt your problem.
"Do you know where wheeljack is going?" You asked miko when you entered the room.
She finished pulling on her comfortable sleep shirt when she looked at you confused. "What do you mean? He left?"
You rested against the doorframe. Pointing your thumb behind you. "Yeah he just walked out."
"I didnt know. I hope he's not thinking of leaving!" She sounded worried as she quickly pulled on her shorts and walked over. Hoping to see if she could see anything.
"Wouldn't bother me if he did." You grumbled under your breath
Miko flinched before looking at you. She grabbed your wrist and pulled you to her bed. "Ok we need to talk."
You begrudgingly sat down next to her on the soft mattress.
"What happened? Why are you like this?" She pressed concerned.
"You were there! You should know. He actually talks to you." You groaned irritated.
"He doesn't say anything. He wont. Just like you." She stressed.
"Well i dont know either! I save him and he somehow hates me?!" You threw up your hands exasperated
"Did something happen when you were out there in the storm? Did you meet before?"
"No! I never seen him before...." you got a little quiet. "But.. i thought that maybe he was my fated... i felt it when i first saw him. But now..?" You trailed off. Feeling your throat get tight and your eyes start to burn. "Where did it go wrong?"
Miko hugged you. "I knew it. I knew something weird is going on. Im sorry. Is there anything i can do to help?"
You shook your head. "I dont think so. He seems to pretty much completely reject me." You mourned
"Not if i cant help it." She stated determined.
You pulled away. "No miko. Please. Dont get involved." You quietly begged her.
"Ok," she lied. She wouldnt let you suffer. She would do her best to try to help.
You both talked a little longer while sitting on her bed before finally going to sleep.
You woke up later that night uncomfortably warm.
You blinked as you looked and saw miko cuddled against your side.
"Mikoooo" you groaned quietly. Somehow she ended up in your bed last night.
Carefully you got out of bed to not disturb her and went into the bathroom.
You usually dont get up so early but now that she took over your bed you figured you would clean up a bit and take a nice morning soak in the hot spring.
With the lighting low you settled into the hot spring. Lying back in the warm water you thought of yesterday.
You didnt mean to tell miko. Though it seemed like she already knew. She just wanted confirmation. Though you hoped she wouldn't get involved. You didnt want things worse than they already were. Which led to you thinking of how he walked out last night. Did he come back? Did you want him to come back?
You felt the hollowness in your chest creeping back so you tried to abandon those thoughts.
Maybe today youll spend some time with smokescreen. Or maybe hound will teach you more hand to hand combat training. Maybe you could hike a little around the area with miko.
After awhile you started to feel too warm and decided to get out.
Walking out to the main area after getting dressed you didnt get very far before the medic waved you over.
You sighed but walked over begrudgingly.
"Morning." He stated uncharacteristically chipper. Then grinned wider at your grumpy attitude as you gave him a gruff "morning."
"Its time for your usual check up."
"Can we do this later." You grumbled at him
"We could but lets just get it out of the way now." He told you while guiding you by your arm over to his station.
All the while you protested with a pathetic "nooooooo" as he pulled you away.
Once you sat on the elevated flat surface he carefully inspected your arms.
Nodding to himself he mused how you had healed up quite well and now your hands would just need to stay moisturized to prevent any further cracking.
He checked your pulse, blood pressure then you temperature.
"Now the fun part." He stated. "When was your last cycle?"
"Do we really have to do this?" You complained
"You know this is perfunctory." He stated as he scribbled something on his clipboard.
"Ugh i dont know." You squirmed. "A few weeks ago?"
He glanced up over the edge of the clipboard at you. "Was this before or after the snow incident." He asked a bit more alert.
"Uh before. Why?"
"Lets keep an eye on that." He stated while writing something down.
Your heart started to race. "Why? I havent been with anyone. So i can't possibly be pregnant."
The medic stared at you quietly with a concerned look before pulling a seat up.
he set the clipboard down and straddled the chair. Resting his arms on the back as he stared at you intently.
"Ive been watching long enough to know you found your mate havent you."
"What are you trying to say?" Your voice wavered at the fear that constricted your chest.
"When omegas finally find their fated they usually will fall into a type of estrus. As a way to help pull the two together to bond if there were any initial hesitation. Im worried about that due to your situation. As we haven't really delt with this before."
You recoiled in disgust. So on top of trying to get over your heartbreak now you have to deal with this? Can it get any worse at this point?!
"To make sure you dont start a heat ill see about getting some suppressants for you from the next settlement over. I also want Ratchet to come monitor the situation as well. Just to see if this will have any effect on Wheeljack as well."
"Ratchet? But what about Elaine?" You began to ask concerned.
"She will be fine. She has other medics highly trained and close by. She and her mate will be fine. Besides her pregnancy isnt very far along and right now your situation is more concerning. Ratchet is very skilled. You know this. Since you apprenticed under him to help care for other cybertronians before he left to monitor Elaine's pregnancy."
You squirmed in your spot. "I know but is this really that big of a deal?"
"It could be. I just want to be prepared for any of the worst outcomes."
"Which are?" You asked hesitantly
The medic patted your head. "Dont worry about that. Let me instead. Ill have them send you out to go get that medicine and bring back ratchet. Would you like to go with another cybertronian. Maybe smokescreen? Or would you like to take the UTV?"
You perked up. "The UTV of course! You guys would actually let me take it that far?!"
"I think i can pull some strings." He hummed as he wrote something on a slip of paper. "Go grab some breakfast. Let me handle the rest."
You hopped off the table and skipped out. Joining most of the others at breakfast before leader bryce approached you with a smile.
"So i heard our little trouble maker is making a run to the next settlement."
"Is that going to be a problem?" You spoke with your mouth full.
"Not at all. Just remember to be careful and to remember to take a comm with you just in case. Be back before sundown." He then handed you a datapad with a slip of paper. "Hand this to ratchet when you get there."
You nodded in understanding as you just finished your breakfast. "Got it!"
With that he handed you the keys to the UTV with a good luck.
The others around looked at you excitedly. "Our little driving demon is already getting to use the UTV first?!"
"No fair! I want to go!"
"Can i go with you?" Everyone burst into chatter as you got up smugly.
"Sorry guys. Its a solo trip this time." You sang as you spun the keys around your finger. "Maybe next time." You grinned over your shoulder.
Smokescreen quickly came up to you as you walked to the exit. "Hey do you want me to come with you. I can follow behind just in case!"
You tossed a confident smile at him. Your eyes sparkling. "Dont worry i got this!"
He followed you with a few others as you went to where the vehicles were stored.
Checking the tags and giving the UTV a good look over while grabbing a radio you got in and started it. Pleased the engine turned over right away.
Pulling out you noticed a little crowd by the entrance of the base.
Miko pushing her way forward to you as you sit in the drivers seat. "You didnt even say goodbye!" She complained to you while squeezing you in a hug.
"Sorry. It happened very suddenly and I didnt think you would be up yet." You apologized.
She punched your shoulder lightly. "Then take me with you!"
"I cant. I need to keep the extra seat free. Just in case i need to bring someone else back with me."
"Then ill sit in the cargo space!" She countered
"No miko you dont fit in there. Youre not 10 anymore. Ill be back tonight. Tomorrow we'll go out somewhere if i can get permission ok?"
She tried to argue but relented. "Fine. But promise you will take me next time!"
"Deal." You gave her the fist bump before revving the engine.
You gave a wave before you did a little burn out for show before rocketing off. The group whistling and waving as you quickly disappeared.
You grinned and relaxed. Just you, the wind, and open space to your next destination. Looking at the gps it would take a good couple of hours before you would arrive. But that was fine. You had nothing but time today.
When miko turned to go back in she was surprised to see wheeljack in the corner resting against the enteryway.
She walked up curiously. "What are you doing here?"
He looked down at her with a shrug. "Nothin. Just watching what the commotion was about. Is it usually this rowdy when someone leaves?"
"Mostly just with her. Shes a great driver! They dont call her the demon for nothing!" She exclaimed excitedly.
He made a sound of acknowledgement but didnt say anything else. Just stairing in the distance you headed.
Miko stared up at him quizzically. "Dont worry. She'll be back. Probably later this afternoon."
His servos twitched. "Im not worried." Was all he grumbled.
Watching miko follow the rest of the others inside he stayed out for a bit longer. Staring in the distance before finally joining the others back inside.
This chapter is safe but there will be adult content in this fic. YOU HAVE BEEN WARNED!
Reader is afab with she/her pronouns used sparsely in the fic.
This started as a dream I had. The opening scene was how it started. It wasnt a long dream but the ache in my heart I felt after I woke up was real. It inspired me so much that I wanted to expand on this au that my dreamscape created and see what kind of story I can make with it. It's pretty cannon divergent so there are a lot of characters missing and a lot of added characters because dreams are just like that.
I hope you guys enjoy this as much as I enjoyed writing it!
Chapter 1.
Where it started
Walking along the dusty red landscape you stared down at your injured hands. Thinking back to about a week ago when it all started as pain slashed through your heart. All the while the weight of a piercing stare burned holes in your back.
You almost wanted to regret it.
Your small nomadic group was traveling to the next location to meet up with another settlement. Relocating from the icy northern mountains down the to the valley for warmer climate for the winter.
A cold front had happened causing an early snowstorm to ravage the area making the usual journey dangerous.
While you were making the hike down through the snow something told you to look over in the distance off your left. Catching a faint glimmer in the snowdrifts.
You were walking with Miko when you stopped for a minute. Squinting in the cold flurries you tried to make out what you saw. Mind running quickly debating to risk running out away from the group or stick to safety. Miko noticed you stop as your focus was locked on something in the distance. She called after you as you dashed from her side. Alerting the others near the front as you rushed out into the storm.
You hesitated but made up your mind as you sprinted out dodging large rocks and tripping over uneven ground. The wind howling in your ears as the cold nipped at your face. Something in your chest urging you forward. Others quickly called after you. The leader halting while others went to follow after you.
As you got closer you could faintly make out shapes in the storm. Your heart hammering in your chest when you stumbled upon a cybertronian.
Their white paint job nearly made them invisible in the snow. They were lucky you even caught a glimpse of them. Their arms and legs beginning to be covered while their lower part of their torso was already getting buried in the cold unforgiving icy flakes.
You didnt even have time to wonder if they were evil or not when you plunged your hands in the snow to help unbury their partially covered body. Frantically scooping the snow away from their chest. Knowing cold temperatures are dangerous for their systems.
You ignored the others and the sharp pain in your hands as you tried to remove the snow that accumulated around them. Some of the men quickly joined your side and tried to take over for you. Seeing how fast your fingers were turning purple.
They couldnt risk the special "omega" to get injured.
Thankfully the few cybertronians in your group. Bee, bulkhead and iornhide that watched the rear of the group quickly came to aide and was able to help pull the stasis locked cybertronian from the rest of the snowdrifts.
Your leader commed the closest outpost to let them know they found a cybertronian and to get a medbay ready for their arrival. All the while the human medic quickly took you and assessed the damage to your hands.
Apparently bulkhead knew the cybertronian you found. You were relieved they were part of the same autobot faction. So thankfully not a threat to safety. He had minor damage to his systems due to the cold but was expected to make a quick recovery. And miraculously would be expected to be up and moving within a few days.
Some said it was because of your omega abilities. Others called it immense luck. Or that he was a particularly strong autobot. Whatever the case you were relieved. But unfortunately your hands did sustain very minor frostbite. The medic chiding you for your recklessness. Which caused you to get injured.
When everyone reached the outpost a few hours away. Miko went between you while the medics tended to your wounds to checking on the others with the stasis locked cybertronian. As everyone waited for him to wake up you just couldnt shake that feeling in your chest.
All omegas were born with the ability to find their fated pair.
Gifted with charm and strength. Omegas also usually had exceptional healing abilities. Along with the ability to help calm others. Making them perfect companions to cybertronians.
There were speculation on how the first omegas came about. Some said they were created by primus to help repopulate cybertron. Others said it was the work of lab experiments of other cybertronians like shockwave to make use of humans to aide the war.
But whatever the reason all omegas were able to sense out their fated mate. It was said that once you see them you would know.
Once you touched that stasis locked cybertronian in the snow your heart felt like it caught fire. That everything fell right into place. You knew finding them in the snow was not merely coincidence.
Miko couldnt believe you were able to find him in the storm. Nobody else seemed to pick up on his energy signature. Let alone see him. It shocked everyone at the outpost. Which in turn miko; your longtime and one of your closest friends. would constantly ask if you had finally found your fated partner. You were sure you did but told her and everyone else that asked that you werent certain. You wanted him to make a full recovery and come back online first. Because somehow, what if you were wrong?
After a few days while waiting at the outpost you heard a bit of a commotion outside of the human medics quarters. While the medic was finishing up rubbing a special salve on your hands and wrapping them.
You walked out with miko when you saw that the cybertronian that you found out went by the name wheeljack had come back online.
Your heart started to race as the medic went over a few things with the cybertronian. Miko immediately ran up ready to fire off a bunch of questions while you nervously started to walk over. Your nerves jumbling as your stomach felt like it was in your throat. You didn't know why you were nervous. You've been waiting for this moment since you first heard about fated mates. You've dreampt of this since you were a child. All you ever wanted was to find your partner. Over and over you imagined how it would happen.
So when his optics set on you why did he suddenly have so much contempt in his expression?
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