(reader is sumdac Aunt and a known famous fashion designer)
"The Designer and the Commander"
-You arrive in a glossy silver limousine fur draped over your shoulders, sunglasses, and perfume that makes heads turn.
Sari runs up screaming, "AUNTIE!!" and hugs you tight.
You lift her up with your elegant laugh "My little sunshine! You've grown into such a gorgeous troublemaker."
Isaac Sumdac is both proud and slightly terrified, because you're that sibling who always steals the attention effortlessly.
The Autobots are introduced Optimus, Bumblebee, Bulkhead, Prowl, and Ratchet.
-You were known long before you arrived a celebrity fashion designer, philanthropist, and the glamorous sibling of Professor Sumdac.
Sari's stories about you painted an image of a jet-setting, sassy, confident woman who "owns like… thirty sunglasses and a car shaped like a panther!"
-So when you step out of that sleek car with fur over your shoulders, red lipstick, and that confident half-smile, everyone at the tower(you meet ur brother and his daughter and her friends at the tower) instantly stops what they're doing.
Bulkhead whispers to Bumblebee: "She looks expensive."
Ratchet mutters: "She looks like trouble."
Prowl (without looking up): "She's wearing real mink. Definitely trouble."(he hates u now)
And Optimus? He just stands still, optics wide for a second before regaining composure.
He's dealt with Decepticons, explosions, and Sari’s chaos but he has no training for... whatever energy you just brought in.
-You're instantly adored by Sari because you're the kind of adult who doesn't tell her to "sit still" or "be quiet."
You spoil her with designer accessories and fun advice like,
"If someone tells you you're 'too much,' darling, it just means they're not enough."
-Instead of staying in the Sumdac Tower, you insist on visiting the Autobot base.
“Come on, darling, I prefer the smell of machinery over sterile offices..besides you smiles more with your robot friends.”
The Autobots are surprised that someone so glamorous is totally comfortable sitting on a pile of metal boxes and chatting like she's in a café.
You bring gifts scarves, snacks, little shiny trinkets.
You tease Bumblebee "you'd look adorable in yellow sequins", charm Bulkhead "you'd make a wonderful art piece", and make Ratchet sigh" Primus, another talkative human"
But Optimus… you treat differently.
-You're loud, confident, and playful but you're not shallow. You ask the Autobots real questions about their world, their emotions, their purpose.
They all start realizing that under the glamour, you're fiercely intelligent and empathetic.
-Ratchet grudgingly respects your brain "Hmph, at least she knows how to listen"
Prowl enjoys your creativity — "Your energy is… unconventional, but genuine." (tho he sometimes tries to talk about not using animals as clothes he hates this.. and you.. not a lot)
Bumblebee? He's overwhelmed. He calls you "Miss Drama Queen" but secretly loves your attention.
Bulkhead adores you he calls you "classy but fun."
-But for Optimus sees you as… puzzling. You challenge his logic and his emotional restraint.
You're one of the few people who can make him pause mid-sentence.
He's used to being respected for authority not being complimented like:
"Oh, Commander Prime, that voice could sell cologne."
-At first, he thinks your flirtatious tone is a game. Then he notices how quickly your eyes turn soft when no one's watching.
He realizes your teasing isn't manipulation it's performance you use to hide vulnerability.
And he finds that incredibly human and… strangely endearing.
-You once walked into the base mid-repair session wearing a white fur coat and designer sunglasses. Optimus tries to politely tell you it's not "safe in the work area."
"Oh, I'm perfectly fine, Prime. Besides" you lower your shades slightly "I trust you'll protect me if anything happens."
He internally reboots.
-You also sometimes Teas Bumblebee You bring Sari shopping and return with matching accessories Bumblebee gets jealous because you didn't get him any chrome polish.
"Sorry, sweetheart," you wink, "i only design for bodies, not bumpers."
-Sometimes Optimus Gets Nervous Whenever you're around, he unconsciously straightens his posture, adjusts his stance, and tries to sound extra professional. Ratchet notices immediately.
Ratchet: "You're acting like a sparkling with a crush."
Optimus: "I am merely maintaining protocol, Ratchet."
Ratchet: "Uh huh. Sure. Tell that to your overheating vents."
-....What begins as playful teasing turns into mutual curiosity.
You start staying longer at the base sketching outfits while sitting near him as he works.
Sometimes you talk about how fashion is like leadership "fashion is about structure, balance, and carrying others' expectations."
He starts opening up too sharing stories about Cybertron, his mistakes, his doubts.
Over time, you both begin to ground each other.
He becomes your calm space; you become his warmth.
There's a quiet admiration between you something that doesn't need to be loud or obvious.
-Ratchet Pretends not to notice but secretly finds it sweet. Occasionally mutters, "Primus, they’re idiots," when you two exchange soft smiles.
Prowl Lowkey approves. "hmm.. he brings balance to his overthinking he brings balance to his overthinking. He steadies her emotions."
Bulkhead Ships you hard. He' like", “Aww, they're so cute!"
Bumblebee LOSES HIS MIND. "ARE YOU FLIRTING WITH THE BOSS AGAIN?!?!"
Sari Thinks it's hilarious. She constantly teases Optimus "Sooo Uncle Prime, when's the wedding?"
-when It Becomes Official It doesn't start with a big confession more like a quiet understanding.of you says anything. You just know.
From then on, your teasing becomes affectionate, not performative. You drop the act around him your voice gets softer, your words more real.
-Optimus doesn't announce anything to the team, but everyone knows. The way he says your name gives it away.
-Once you're together, you and Optimus are unintentionally adorable like, domestic in a totally embarrassing way for everyone else.
-Sari and Bumblebee HATE IT (lovingly).
"Ew ew ew! Auntie, stop kissing him in front of the control console!"
"Seriously, Prime, this base is not your love nest!"
You just laugh and reply, "If you can't handle affection, close your optics, darlings."
Bumblebee screams. Ratchet sighs. Bulkhead dies laughing.
- You and Optimus aren't overly touchy it's subtle
You fix his armor plates while talking softly.
He adjusts your seatbelt when you ride in his alt mode.
You two share long looks that make everyone groan.
-Sari's final move was when she walks into the control room and catches you standing on your toes(standing on Optimus servo) giving Optimus a quick kiss on the chinplate.
"OH MY GOD, I CAN'T UNSCENE THIS!!"
Bumblebee: "GET A ROOM!"
and Ratchet just says from the other room
"They have one, Bee. You're just too loud to notice.”
-Eventually, everyone adjusts. You become like family to the Autobots.
You design custom armor decals for each of them 'Fashion meets function!'.
-Optimus becomes more confident, less stiff your energy helps him connect better with others.
-And you? You finally find peace someone who sees past your glamour and loves you as the messy, kind, chaotic woman beneath it.
all i’m saying is that the new trio hugs + holds hands A Lot and rey has to institute a “don’t touch me while i’m working even if you’re overcome with affection because honestly guys it slows me down” rule
