a few days is too long

[notsoloyal]

who ; Shockwave & Skyfire
what ; Shockwave and Skyfire have a long needed talk.
where ; Garden Zone 08.
when ; Earlier in the day.
warning(s) ; Awkward?

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[notyourchauffer]

"I do not understand why you needed my help with this. Insects are not difficult," Skyfire says objectively as he gently scoops a mantis of some kind into a sample cup, appraising it before tucking it into his bag.

"Save for the flying ones," He adds, preparing another cup and sneaking up on a large wasp, "But you can fly too, so..."

So he doesn't know. He feels like he's not really here to catch bugs, relaxing as it is.

"What did you need them for, anyways?"

[notyourchauffer]

Since when did even cuddling with Shockwave make him feel guilty? He just has to do his best to ignore it. The frustrating thing is how right Shockwave is about it all. He can't do anything but lean his head into that crop of fuzzy purple and heave a sigh.

"I just dwell on the worst possible things lately. I did not used to be so unpleasant," He says, squeezing the Decepticon that's now occupying his person.

"At least I have my friends now."

He pauses. Thinking now about the city and how much happened.

"What do you think became of Starscream?"

[notsoloyal]

Shockwave presses his face against Skyfire's shoulder, trying to come up with the proper things to say. Something that won't make the shuttle feel horrible, if at all possible.

"I do not know about that. I found you quite unpleasant before." His tone is light, he's just teasing him even if it was true; back when they were constantly arguing and hating each other.

"I shall always be here, and I am certain it is the same with the rest of your friends."

Carefully he wraps his arms around Skyfire, cringing slightly at the next question.

"Likely his spark is floating around in space, just as he had been before. Possibly his spark has ended up somewhere it shouldn't and he's gotten himself in trouble again. It would not be surprising."

[notyourchauffer]

"Well, you're lucky I'm so charming," He flashes a grin and digs his fingers playfully into Shockwave's ribs, then wrapping him back up in an embrace before he can manage to squirm away.

"I appreciate the sentiment, Shockwave," He leaves his doubt unspoken. He'll take what comfort he can get from wherever he can get it.

"You are probably correct," He scowls, and briefly he entertains the thought that Starscream deserves it before thinking better. Then again- maybe he does.

"I wish I could say I miss him," But he doesn't.

[notsoloyal]

"I must be." Shockwave smiles back, squirming and trying to hold back a laugh as Skyfire tickles him. Once it changes into an embrace, he settles and snuggles into the shuttle.

"... What happened between you two? If you do not mind my asking."

Details. Details on what happened was something he was lacking in. However, given he really did not care when it happened that isn't surprising.

[notyourchauffer]

That's a loaded question. What didn't happen

[notsoloyal]

Ah. Courtney.

"She was rather... demanding." Amongst other things. He was almost certain now, that the day she arrived she had been hitting on him. Although he's not certain if he should be saying sorry to Skyfire or not. He was the reason Starscream had met her. She had data on how to return their bodies, using her was necessary. He did not see the point in dating her, but then again he wasn't the one that chose to get involved with her in that way.

"Not that, such excuses him. It would be poor of me to say you have no right to be upset with him for that, seeing how I reacted when I found out Soundwave had been involved with someone else." It was something that still bothered him from time to time. That feeling that he wasn't first choice.

"But I would not be too displeased that you two never did anything intimate. I doubt he would have been very good at it."

Gently he runs his fingers through Skyfire's hair, attempting to comfort him. This obviously is not the best of subjects for the shuttle.

"He changed, perhaps not as

[notyourchauffer]

He breathes, feeling the paint pulse of another spark against him. He never thought Shockwave of all people would be comforting. It's a revelation he keeps revisiting time and time again. Someone who he used to hate so passionately.

"I do not know. It was foolish. I will be the first to admit I have been too trusting. Too naive. Perhaps I still am, believing I can transcend the binds of our species stupid war."

The former shuttle sighs, squeezing Shockwave a little tighter.

"Thank you, Shockwave. Thank you for... listening."

[notsoloyal]

"I am always here to listen, if you require it." He gives Skyfire a little smile, gently patting his arm.

And perhaps Skyfire is still being too naive, even after everything that's happened the shuttle isn't perfect. And to be honest, it is likely for the best. Yes, the less naive Skyfire is the better off he would be when something bad happened. However, from what Shockwave can tell, Skyfire functions best when he's at least a little naive.

"Although if it helps any, I am a Cybertronian first, Decepticon second. Even with Starscream's memories cluttering my own, I am not quite the type to go off and hurt everyone. So I would think you are safe trusting me as a friend."

[notyourchauffer]

Shockwave is yanked closer and given a kiss on the cheek.

"I am glad that things changed between us, Shockwave."

He'd be content to sit here forever and hug him. There are many things he'd never expected to hear from Shockwave, and many of them happened today.

"If you have some of Starscream's memories..." He pauses, unsure if he wants to ask what he's about to ask.

"Did he ever actually love me?"