Kiss in the Dark
Yay, another piece for the Weekly Prompts on TF_Rare Pairing.
Please enjoy it was sooooo much to write and I hope it is to your liking as well.
Title: Kiss in the Dark
Chapter: Oneshot (Drabble)
Fandom: Transformers (G1)
Disclaimer: I do not any of the characters but I do own the plot bunny. Transformers does not belong to me although I wish it did. Pairings: Cosmos/Bumblebee
Rating: PG 13
Summary: It's Valentine's Day and Bumblebee want to confess his love and Cosmos is too shy to come to the big celebration th Autobots are throwing.
Word Count: 1666
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It was Valentine's Day and everybody aboard the Ark was excited and getting ready to present their gifts to their lovers. A large tent had been set up where the humans had prepared for an evening of dancing, love and getting drunk on high grade. Many decorating marvels went into the idea such as large rose archways and elaborate designs had been implemented in every flower arrangement. Even the dinobots had been roped in to help and were also given the opportunity to celebrate; even now the bustle around the Ark was filled with murmurs of happiness and great anticipation.
"Cosmos. Are you ready to come join us?" Optimus inquired towards the green flying saucer. Optimus knew that Cosmos had been feeling down lately and didn't know why. So he desperately hoped that Cosmos would enjoy the big Valentine's Day celebration that had been organized by friends and fellow Autobots.
"But Optimus; there is no point. No one would want me there; I'm away for so long that I'm scarcely considered a member of the Autobot team." Cosmos muttered as he veered right to avoid a collision with an asteroid.
"I want you here Cosmos. Now come I'm sure you would enjoy yourself immensely besides I know of a few Autobots who are waiting eagerly for you to come back." Optimus tried to convince his friend and subordinate.
"Very well Optimus, but I doesn't mean I have to like it." Cosmos muttered in his distinctive voice and Optimus knew he could pick up on the sadness that underlined those words. He gave a small sigh as he cut the communication. Hopefully Cosmos would find someone to share his burden with and hopefully it would work out alright for all of them in the end.
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"Ratchet! Please tell me! Do you think he will like it?" Bumblebee whined as he watched the Medic examine his gift that he had gotten for the one he admired and loved. Bumblebee had asked Ratchet to give an honest opinion on the specially carved Energon cubes in the shape of hearts and flavoured with chrome accents. Not to forget the neatly tied box of chrome nibbles that Ratchet had made himself.
"He will like it Bumblebee; he'll like it just fine." Ratchet chuckled at the young Autobot's nervousness. Bumblebee sighed in relief as he snatched the presents away and hurried to his quarters to get ready for the big evening.
"So who's gonna be the lucky mech?" Jazz whispered in Ratchet's audio receiver as he pulled the Medic against his chest. Ratchet tilted his head to stare at Jazz with narrowed optics and in light of the day he forgave Jazz his trespass.
"You'll you have to see, Jazzie. You'll have to see." Ratchet sign songed as he turned to place a playful kiss on Jazz lip components. Jazz whined as Ratchet wiggled out of his grip and moved over to his medical tools and continued the work that he was doing before Bumblebee had asked for his consultation. A teasing touch across his hip plate as Jazz moved closer to him.
"Show me that aft again in such a sexy way and I will take you here and now." Jazz warned and as his servo tapped Ratchet's aft and swiftly ducked as a wrench flew towards him. His laughter could be heard through the entire base and Ratchet's curses following the saboteur all the way.
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"Optimus? Are you sure he will come?" Ratchet murmured as he watched Bumblebee's dejected form sitting beneath one of the rose arches and staring at the starry night above him. Optimus nodded and only hoped that he would; poor Bumblebee had been looking forward to seeing the mech in question and Optimus was not sure if he would show and it broke his spark to see Bumblebee like this. Curled up with a slow trail of Energon tears across his cheek plates; staring dejectedly at the constellations above.
"Ratchet go see if he is all right I'll contact the wayward mech again." Optimus sighed as he headed for Teletraan 1. He only took two steps when he spotted a glint in the distance, his optics observing Cosmos as he approached the large tent and stared at those gathered. He stopped in his tracks gave a beckoning wave and smiled encouragingly. It was one thing dealing with a sorrow filled Autobot during Valentine's Day and another thing dealing with a perpetually shy Autobot that rarely stepped out and mingled with his friends.
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"'Bee you doing okay?" Ratchet asked as he settled himself next to Bumblebee and held out a flute of high grade. Bumblebee gave a small sip of the potent drink and turned his attention back towards the constellation.
"I was really looking forward to seeing him again." Bumblebee muttered as he stared at the gifts laying next to him, sadness shining in his usually expressive optics. Ratchet clicked in concern as he shifted and squeezed Bumblebee's shoulder plates in a gesture of comfort. It was late in the night and Ratchet could see that Bumblebee had lost hope of finally confessing his feelings.
"I know little 'Bee. I'll go get you another and then you can tell me all about it." Ratchet said as he indicated to the empty flute that Bumblebee has finished. Bumblebee gave a small nod as he wiped at his Energon tears that had been flowing at the start of his disappointment and the emotional sting of failure.
"Mind if I join you?" A distinctive voice filtered through Bumblebee's audial receiver and surprised blue optics stared into another set of gentle blue optics. Bumblebee nodded and moved up a bit to make space for the Autobot.
"You really should not allow for sadness to mar such a beautiful face. I like you the way you are and seeing you like this hurts my spark." Cosmos whispered as he gently wiped at Bumblebee's Energon tears. He was gifted with a rare sad smile and a little chirp as Bumblebee nodded.
"I thought..." Bumblebee trailed off and stared into the distance; trying to stem the imminent flow of tears of relief as his beloved sat next to him. He was interrupted by Cosmos' soft voice and the words made him smile.
"I know. Optimus told me you've been waiting the entire evening for me. I'm sorry Bumblebee but I was never good with large gatherings and I often feel left out and lonely at such events." Cosmos confided in Bumblebee and was surprised when he felt Bumblebee's servo opening his own and depositing items carefully. Cosmos pulled his servo up towards him and at the sight of the Energon cubes and special nibbles he smiled and turned towards Bumblebee.
"Why?" He asked; confused and happy at the same time. Bumblebee shifted his position as he kneeled and straddled Cosmos' lap.
"Because I wanted to give you something as a token of appreciation for everything that you have done for me." Bumblebee said as he placed a soft chaste kiss on Cosmos' battle mask. The larger of the two felt Energon rush towards his cheeks as he blushed. Never in his life did he think Bumblebee would appreciate his existence and for once he felt his trepidation fade. With his own consent he allowed Bumblebee to retract his battle mask and bared his face for someone other than himself in many millennia.
"You really shouldn't have. I would have done the same for any friend." Cosmos murmured as he turned his optics away stared at the ground. He was surprised when Bumblebee's gentle servo tilted his head up slightly and for the first time he saw the light shining from deep within Bumblebee's optics. It shimmered with admiration and love that he never knew Bumblebee possessed. Being insecure he crushed the sudden hope spilling into his spark. Bumblebee would never accept someone like him...
"I did it because I like you; my spark calls out for you and whenever you are around it jumps in its casing with the chance of coming in contact with you." Bumblebee confessed and for once dragged the courage from his spark and placed his mouth plates against Cosmos' and kissed him. It didn't take long for Cosmos to respond and Bumblebee felt happiness engulf him as Cosmos had accepted him. Time didn't exist and neither did the other Autobots clapping and cheering around them. The only thing that they could feel was the slide of glossa against glossa as servo leisurely explored new plating and sensitive sensor nodes.
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"Now isn't that just so romantic." Ratchet whispered to Optimus as he handed the Autobot Leader a flute of high grade Energon. Optimus nodded and accepted the Energon before turning his optics way from the kissing couple; his cheek plates heating up in embarrassment. Finally, the two who pined after one another for the longest time was together now only to settle Ratchet with Jazz and throw Prowl into the mix somewhere as well.
"Optimus Prime; Grimlock gives you this as a token of Grimlock's love." A voice announced and Optimus froze in his tracks. Optics turned towards the large bouquet of red roses and in the servos of the Leader of the Dinobots. This was certainly a surprise to Optimus and he never expected it but did not have the spark to tell the gentle sparked and little rough around the edges Grimlock off. So with a step forward Optimus whispered in the Dinobot's audial filial.
"Thank you Grimlock." Optimus said as he gently kissed the large Dinobot's battle mask and accepted the roses. He narrowed his optics towards Ratchet who was laughing and struggling to keep from blowing a gasket. Only it was time for Optimus and Grimlock to laugh at Ratchet as the Medic was dragged away by Jazz on one side and Prowl on the other; each carrying a bouquet of roses and a case of high grade Energon.
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