I have a dream of meeting an older man irl and just having him take me to his home and take care of me. Sometimes I just want a man to love me in a fatherly way. I need a hug.
I've deleted too many accounts here, but I always come back because I'm addicted to the attention they give me, even if it's purely for my body. That said, I just wish I could date my history teacher.
Summary, The series continues. This time we’re looking at Bumblebee and Soundwave. Enjoy my over analyzing.
BUMBLEBEE
Bumblebee’s biggest weapon is that he makes people comfortable without even trying.
You lower your guard around him before you realize what’s happening.
And then suddenly you’re attached.
Which is pretty much how Bumblebee ends up collecting friends because Bumblebee makes people feel wanted.
He celebrates others. He’s interested in them. Excited by them. Happy they’re around.
So his romance tends to feel less like being swept off your feet and more like waking up one day and realizing someone has been making your life brighter for months.
Then you look over and Bumblebee is smiling at you.
Completely unaware that he’s the reason.
Before He Realizes
He’s your friend.
Congratulations.
That’s the problem.
Because Bumblebee treats everyone warmly, so it takes him forever to realize there’s a difference between:
“I like spending time with them.”
and
“Oh no.”
“Oh no, I REALLY like spending time with them.”
The realization usually sneaks up on him.
Maybe someone assumes you’re dating.
Maybe they flirt with you.
Maybe you get hurt and his reaction is a little too strong.
Whatever it is, there comes a moment where Bee’s processor catches up.
And then?
Panic.
Enthusiasm
Bumblebee has absolutely zero interest in looking cool.
If he’s excited, you’re going to know he’s excited.
If he likes you, suddenly he’s showing up everywhere.
Not in a creepy way.
In a golden retriever way.
You mention liking a particular Earth movie? Now he’s found seven similar ones.
You say you’re bored? He’s already planned something.
You mention a hobby? He’s learning about it.
Not because he’s trying to impress you.
Because your interests have become interesting to him.
Gifts. So Many Gifts.
Bee is absolutely a gift giver.
Not expensive gifts.
Thoughtful gifts. Tiny things. Things that made him think of you.
A cool rock. A song. A weird Earth trinket.
Something he repaired because he remembered you needed it.
Half the time he hands it over like it’s no big deal.
Meanwhile everyone else is watching him basically perform courtship rituals.
Physical Affection
Bumblebee is one of the most physically affectionate Autobots.
Not necessarily romantic at first.
He’s just naturally touch oriented.
Shoulder bumps. Playful nudges. Leaning against people. Throwing an arm around someone’s shoulders.
The problem starts when he develops feelings because suddenly he’s aware of every single touch.
Now he’s overthinking.
Did that mean something?
Should he move?
Should he not move?
Why is his spark doing that weird thing?
He’s suffering.
Compliments
Bee gives compliments constantly. Even when he’s mute. He will mime them.
The difference is that when he likes someone, they become much more personal.
Instead of him just merely telling you that you did a good job you get:
“You always know how to calm people down.”
“I like listening to you talk.”
“You make bad days easier.”
Which is somehow much worse.
Because Bumblebee has a habit of accidentally saying things that go straight for the emotional weak point.
Then he’ll just stare at you innocently while you try to recover.
If He Lost His Voice
A mute Bumblebee tends to become incredibly creative with communication.
Using his radio. Using gestures. Using little touches. Using expressions.
And when he likes someone, all that attention focuses on them.
Songs become messages.
Certain frequencies become inside jokes.
He starts communicating with you in ways nobody else understands.
Not because he’s excluding everyone.
Because over time they’ve developed their own language. Their own rhythm.
Jealousy
Bee is terrible at jealousy. Not because he’s possessive. Because he’s obvious.
If someone else starts monopolizing your attention, Bee gets pouty.
Not intentionally.
He just suddenly appears.
Again.
And again.
And again.
Like a particularly determined yellow bug.
The Autobots can see what’s happening immediately.
Bee cannot.
Ratchet: “You’re jealous.”
Bumblebee: “I’m not jealous.”
Ratchet: “You’ve interrupted their conversation six times.”
Bumblebee: “I had important things to say.”
Ratchet: “Did you?”
Bumblebee: “No.”
Falling In Love
This is where he becomes unfairly adorable because Bee’s love isn’t grand or dramatic.
It’s consistent. Reliable. Present.
He’s the mech who remembers anniversaries.
Remembers your favorite music.
Checks if you got back safely.
Not because he’s trying to earn points but because he genuinely cares.
His affection shows up in a thousand tiny places.
The Way He Looks You
Bumblebee is expressive. Painfully expressive.
His face gives him away constantly.
When he loves someone, he looks happy just seeing them.
Like their existence improved his day.
Like finding them in a crowd was the thing he’d been hoping for.
It’s the kind of look that’s impossible to fake.
And because Bee is usually so genuine, it hits harder.
SOUNDWAVE
Soundwave’s affection is concentrated. Deliberate. Measured.
You could know Soundwave for years and never be completely sure what he’s thinking.
Then one day you realize he’s been caring about you all along. And somehow that realization hits harder than a hundred grand gestures.
Soundwave Notices Everything
He observes. Collects information. Remembers details.
Most people don’t realize how much attention he’s paying.
You mention something once and forget about it.
Three months later Soundwave references it. Not because he was trying to impress you.
Because he remembers. Everything.
The scary thing is that this doesn’t change when he develops feelings.
The only difference is that his attention starts lingering.
You become one of the things he monitors very carefully.
Not out of paranoia.
Out of concern.
Realization
He’s analytical. His realization probably happens in stages.
He notices he prefers your company.
Then notices he seeks it out.
Then notices your absence affects his mood.
Then arrives at the logical conclusion.
“Attachment confirmed.”
And that’s it.
No screaming.
No denial.
No dramatic internal crisis.
Just a quiet realization.
The crisis comes later when he has to decide what to do about it.
His Flirting Is Almost Invisible
This is what makes Soundwave so dangerous.
Most people won’t recognize it as flirting.
At first.
Because Soundwave’s version of affection looks like attention.
You need information? He already has it.
Need assistance? The problem is solved before you ask.
You mention you’re looking for something? He sends coordinates.
Mention you’re tired? A recharge station mysteriously becomes available.
Everything is subtle.
Efficient. Thoughtful.
Nobody else gets this treatment.
One day it clicks.
Soundwave isn’t helpful to everyone.
He’s helpful to you.
Acts of Service
If Soundwave loves someone, he demonstrates it through action.
Your equipment is maintained.
Your schedule is optimized.
Potential threats have been identified.
Problems disappear before reaching you.
He isn’t showing off.
He’s taking care of things.
The way he always has.
Compliments
Rare. Extremely rare. Which makes them devastating.
Most mechs hand out praise casually.
Soundwave does not.
If he says: “Competent.”
You know he means it.
If he says: “Exceptional.”
You may never emotionally recover.
Because Soundwave doesn’t waste words.
Every compliment carries weight.
Especially when directed at someone important to him.
Physical Affection
Soundwave strikes me as someone who isn’t naturally touchy. Not because he dislikes touch but because he values it.
Which means physical affection becomes meaningful.
A hand resting briefly against yours. A shoulder touch. Standing close enough to brush armor.
Tiny things.
But every one of them is intentional. Nothing is accidental. And because nothing is accidental, every gesture feels important.
Jealousy
Now this is an interesting concept because Soundwave isn’t obvious. At all.
You may not even realize he’s jealous until much later.
Instead of sulking or confronting someone, he gathers information.
Observes. Evaluates. Determines intentions.
The one receiving your attention suddenly discovers Soundwave has become very interested in them. Which is very concerning.
The Cassettes Know Immediately
This is my favorite thing to imagine.
Soundwave can hide his feelings from everyone else but he cannot hide them from his cassettes.
Not a chance.
Especially not: Ravage or Laserbeak
Those two know everything.
The moment Soundwave starts developing feelings, they notice.
And suddenly you’re being watched.
Not maliciously. Just curiously.
Because if Soundwave cares about you, then they need to know who you are.
When Soundwave Loves
This is where he becomes unexpectedly soft.
Not outwardly. Not dramatically. But in private.
The greatest sign of Soundwave’s affection is access.
He lets you closer. Closer to his thoughts. Closer to his space. Closer to the parts of himself almost nobody sees.
For a mech as private as Soundwave, that is enormous.
Trust is intimacy.
Information is intimacy.
Presence is intimacy.
Dangerous (Jk)
Most people assume Megatron would be the most loyal partner among the Decepticons. I actually think Soundwave gives him competition.
Because once Soundwave decides someone matters, that decision is incredibly difficult to change.
His loyalty is legendary. It’s one of the defining aspects of his character.
The same unwavering devotion he gives causes and leaders?
Imagine that focused on a single person.
He isn’t passionate in the way Megatron is.
He isn’t expressive in the way Bumblebee is.
He isn’t dramatic in the way Starscream is.
He’s constant.
The kind of presence that remains.
The kind that quietly supports.
The kind that remembers.
And perhaps the most romantic thing about Soundwave is this, most people spend their lives wanting to be understood and Soundwave is one of the few Cybertronians who could truly understand someone.
He notices the things others miss.
The habits.
The tells.
The fears hidden behind jokes.
The exhaustion hidden behind smiles.
So when Soundwave falls in love, it can feel less like someone discovering you and more like someone has been seeing you all along.
