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This weekend I started on making a desert diorama, and while I don't consider it finished (it basically needs a second layer of everything) it's working okay for photos.
Sureshot and Spoilsport x Reader (Non-Gender Specific)
TW: Language.
Well, he's quite honored that you'd wish to 'vibe' with him all of the October season.. (Never. Say that again. Sureshot.) Sadly, his little 'so called' partner, Spoilsport, is as well. He immediately invites himself to your dates before you even have the chance to inform him that he was welcome to join and some things were even planned around him.. to Sureshot's dismay.
Sureshot doesn't see himself as arrogant.. but Spoilsport? For certain. And vise versa, they are the only ones that can't see that they themselves are (even if unintentionally) a bit full of themselves from all the special treatment they get around the ship for their incredible sniping abilities. So your plans may get a bit rocky when these two are together.. but you hope that it'll bring them closer to each other. It's not like they can harbor any more distaste for one another.. right? It'll work, you're sure of it.
Dear god, does it start off rough. Like a turbulate sea, really. These two start to tear into each other immediately, clearly just bickering over who's better for you, which just aggravates you. You would step in, but they're too busy mouthing off to hear you.
Sureshot was the first to initiate it all (accidentally), he was hoping to impress you with some war stories as you guys began to carve some pumpkins you found for cheap at a local grocery store.. He really just wanted to seem cool in front of you.
But Spoilsport was quick to jump in with his own bragging, which immediately pissed Sureshot off, of course. Just as it did Spoilsport, that's the only reason he began his spew, out of spite and to show Sureshot that he isn't the only 'hotshot' in the room, that he's just as good for you as he is. Pretty much, he took Sureshot's harmless attempt at flirting with you as a pointed attack done specifically to degrade him, which is not at all what he meant by it.
Eventually you end up having to grab each of them by the face and pull them into a passionate kiss and while they're too stunned and love struck to function, you explain that you love them both equally and wish to have a nice, lighthearted, fun time this season.. Then you lightly toss about the idea of ditching them for Jazz if they don't behave. The kiss itself was enough to ease their worries about one another stealing you away from them, but the light threat really drove it home. They pretty much behave for the rest of the season.. And past it, that threat really sticks with them, they would hate to see you with Jazz. Fragging, happy go lucky glitchhead.
Sureshot can't stop giggling as he slowly carves his pumpkin, having to pause each time he begins to get to riled up and think about the sweet kiss his beloved gave him, lest he wreck his perfect design.
Spoilsport couldn't even function for about three minutes after, and still that was with your help. He just needed a few soft pets and to be held and loved on.. such a snooty baby. After that, he finishes his pumpkin in record time then quickly rushes over to you, he just plops down right behind you and as he slips his arms around your waist, you swear you see a fire ignite behind Sureshot's beautiful optics. But not to worry, you beckoned him over and he laid his head in your lap as he finished his pumpkin.. And as for you? You were stuck in between two needy bots, so your pumpkin had to wait... not that you minded one bit. (You had to wait two hours because they both got sleepy and refused to move.. mostly in fear the other would take their spot. Honestly, they act just like siblings. You would think they were if weren't for the fact that one is way smaller and able to turn into a gun.)
Next was something Sureshot wanted to do.. to simply grocery shop with you. He always found the simplicity of the task charming. Not to mention, he wouldn't mind watching you exist in the 'normal' human world.
Spoilsport doesn't mind the idea, he would love to pamper you with goods and wares.. you deserve it. Maybe he could even push the kart for you, usually he's too small to help out much around the ship, but here he's the perfect size for such tasks.
But when you took them to retail stores too, filled to them brim with things they never even knew existed? They loved it! They'd go through the store with you then as you were checking out they'd buy their own basket of goodies for you for later. And as you walked out with them and begged to see in the bags, they refused, repetitively stating that it's a "Halloween treat". Hmph. Whatever. It seems they're teaming up against you now, interesting turn of events. A stark contrast from the first date, but a welcome one, at least your plan to get them to work together is working! You knew it'd work!
But the grocery shopping was your personal favorite, they couldn't keep their hands off you, it was wonderful. They're so possessive of you, that anytime anyone walked even remotely near you they'd grab you in some way and pull you towards them protectively. In their defense, they're battered thousands of years old warriors who know the dangers of the world, they wouldn't want you to get hurt or be lured in by some charming fellow.. or madam only to be maimed! Well, maimed is a bit of a stretch, but still! They're just looking out for you, they have trust issues.. and rightfully so.
But what really drove you nuts (in a good way) was the way Sureshot would rest his chin upon your shoulder whilst he wrapped his arms around your waist, he was so close and warm.. And with his soft breaths tickling your ear? You about lost your shit then and there, you tried so hard to play it cool. Luckily, they were both too busy watching everyone else to notice your super flustered state, it took them ages to realize what they were doing to you.. and then they did it even more once they did.
Spoilsport would gently grab your hand and pull you closer to him as you walked around some people.. it made you feel so loved and safe. You just loved all the attention they gave you, you'll have to convince them to do it again some time. (No convincing needed, they'll do it just to be able to aggravate you some more.)
Next was Halloween bucket making! Yay! Finally, all the goodies they got can be put to good use. They made sure to hide it some where you'd never look, so you hadn't found them yet.. sadly. (That's because they're in Optimus' habsuite. Unsurprisingly, the big mech was more than happy to spare some space for the multitude of presents for you. He was incredibly joyous that you were gonna have a good Halloween, the main reason he even started the whole "Halloween party" shabang was so you'd have a good time since the prior holidays had been a bit of a let down.. no one celebrates like they used to. But he did let curiosity get the better of him and he totally peeked in some of the bags.. Alright, alright! All of them.. But he felt a little bad about it as he did so. 'Mmm.. what a lucky soul, to be so pampered and loved.' He couldn't say that didn't envy the attention a bit, it made his spark burn red hot and hunger for love. He longs for such a connection and he's never given up hope of the idea, he's sure he'll find his match eventually.)
As for the goodies of which they purchased for said buckets, those two silly bots got some of your favorite foods and your favorite types of trinkets and things, along with some lucky guesses of candies you enjoy. And of course, you absolutely.. LOVE THEM!
And as for your buckets? When you shyly handed them their's then nervously swayed from side to side as you awaited their approval, your gorgeous little eyes gazing up at them with the sweetest look in the whole wide world, (Not that you have to look up that much for Spoilsport, shorty.) their sparks about leaped from their chassis', you nailed both baskets just by handing 'em to them. There's no way they'd ever hate anything given to them by you, no matter what it is.. But they love their's too, a whole lot. Almost to the point they don't wanna eat and or use the items in order to preserve them. But to be completely genuine for a second, to be completely fair to them and to further explain their flustered fit, they never fathomed that you'd get them one, they're kind of kicking themselves for not realizing sooner, it really threw them off guard. At least, that's the excuse they're using for their loudly whirring fans and the soft happy chirps involuntarily escaping their vocalizer.
Sureshot's is filled to the brim with sweet little things that reminded you of him along with some tasty snacks you're almost 100% sure he'll love.. You really are his perfect match, you even noticed his extreme love for food and got him some healthier options of things he already likes.. (Because he's not supposed to have it and he's gonna eat it anyway, so you might as well get him some that's more excusable then the junk he's eating now.)
Spoilsport's is chalk full of cute little board games and family games to play, all multiplayer, of course. Along with some blandish candies (Because he's odd and likes bland tasting things.) and a few interesting mugs.. Man loves his mugs, gotta respect a man with a mug collection. Primus, you really do love him, don't you? You even got him a cute little black cat one.. look at it! It's perfect for the holiday season! He can't wait to drink energon from it and show it off to all the lameos with their boring regular glasses.
Overall, it was a great success. You three enjoy your thingies, doohickies, and doodads, for many hours and had an absolute blast all night. Then after you finally decide to hit the hay, your two aloof bots suggest that they should sleep with you to.. 'ensure your safety' and 'to ensure you get a good night's sleep'... Whatever, dorks.
"Please? How else am I supposed to ensure you get plenty of restful sleep? What about the monsters under your bed? Humans are always talking about them, I must protect you from them! ...Wouldn't want them to gnaw on your feet in the middle of the night, now would you?"
"That's a lame excuse, Sureshot."
"...Yes.. I know."
"Come on, it'll be cold! And you know damn well you're gonna get chilly, you can't stay warm worth a frag... But don't worry, I'll warm you up."
"We'll keep you warm, you mean."
"Whatever. Mostly me, I'm the warmest."
"Alright, fine... But you two better behave.. and no fighting in bed! I expect to actually sleep tonight."
"We wouldn't dream of it!"
"He would."
Other than that, they don't really have much interest in many other seasonal activities, however..
Spoilsport is more than happy to have his presence graced by you in a cute little costume. (Sureshot hasn't thought of that yet.. But if you offer, he'll be very swift to accept.)
They go to the ship's Halloween party with you, but they hate it, and they make it known too. There's just oo many people being loud and rambunctious for their liking, one bot even climbed on a table and started to dance to the monster mash. (It was Jazz.. we all knew it was Jazz, right?) They pretty much go in, sit down for twenty minutes, then pick you up and leave with you. (To Optimus' dismay, he was having fun chatting and playing cute human games with you... No one else wants to play the goofy silly tiny human games with him, they say their "too small" or whatever. They are.. but he still wants to play them.)
They pretty much just hoard you in Sureshot's habsuite all night... minus a few hours. When they seen that you were upset that you didn't get to stay for longer, they very begrudgingly and with many complaints as they did so, took you back out there for an hour or two before you left happily, with your tummy full and mind filled with catchy Halloweeny tunes.
But they manage to have a splendid little party like thing with you, they even brought out Spoilsport's games he had gotten from you in his bucket to play, they were super fun. Spoilsport kicked both your asses though, turns out he's super good at board games. (It really pissed Sureshot off, luckily a few pats on the helm and a couple of praises were enough to cheer him up.) They totally knicked some food from the party for whenever you got hungry again too, they even snuck some for themselves. And after all was said and done, you guys relaxed and chatted for a few hours, talking about many things such as their opinions on black cats and their supposed 'unluckiness', (Which in your opinion, is total bullshit.) and the Halloween season itself, then you all went to bed... On Sureshot's berth, because that's the only bed you all could fit on. Overall, it was a fun night filled with lots of games and love, 100/10, very enjoyable.
