The autobot hanger was calm as things were running smoothly for the last week, not so much decepticon activity. Being good and bad. The autobots and soldiers got a break but then that meant the 'cons were up to something.

Most of the autobots were resting or just relaxing in their alt modes as (y/n) was near as she sat there with her firearm resting by her side, leaning into the chair she sat in, her head was lowered as her arms were folded on her chest with her eyes closed, catching a few z's before having to return on patrol in a few hours. Optimus sat there in his alt mode watching the odd-ball female soldier, watching her chest slowly rise before falling back. She was indeed sleeping.

But he wasn't the only one watching over the sleeping human as his weapon specialist had been keeping a close eye on her lately. She looked naturally innocent and even sad but she wasn't. Though her human friend amount was very low she was friends with the autobots. She loved all the autobots, they were gentle giants towards her. She had a closer relation with Bumblebee and Optimus though.

Her older brother came by as he smirked to his other soldiers friends as he snatched her cap, she didn't faze so they decided to mess with her as his friend snatched her rifle from her side. They continued to snatch small things until they had her badge, cap, weapons and had even tied her boot laces together they set it off to the side as her brother slowly backed up and slightly leaned forward in a running position before bolting forward and kicking the chair out from under her as in mid fall she aroused, slightly flailing but as she collided with the ground everything was quiet as a clear 'crack' rippled through the base, everyone froze as a scream of agony followed.

Ratchet transformed and trotted over, crouching down as a pool of blood had formed below her head.

Lennox ran over as he pushed (y/n)'s brother away from her as he slowly helped her onto her side

"MEDIC! Somebody get a medic! Get a medic.." He shouted as he ripped off his jacket and pressed it firmly against her head so it would slow some of the bleeding

She was panicking as her breathing was shaken.

"(y/n), look at me." Ratchet said trying to distract her but her eyes wandered as she seen her brother and slightly glared

"k-keep him away from me."

Ratchet glanced over and batted at him to leave as being swatted by the large robot slightly freaked him out as he backed away. Lennox gently grasped onto her shoulder "(y/n), try to stay calm. Talk to Ratchet."

Ratchet glanced at him before looking back at her

"Lennox..?" she mumbled, reaching up as he reached over and grabbed her hand, firmly squeezing in assurance as he continued pressing his jacket on her head

"(y/n)," Ratchet said seeing her starting to close her eyes "Don't close your eyes, keep them open."

"Right.." she murmured, fighting to keep her eyes open

"SOMEBODY GET THE DAMN MEDIC!" Lennox snapped as the blood was seeping through his jacket and onto his hand.

"(y/n)!?" a voice cried, her eyes slowly looked over to see Bumblebee as he just came back with Epps

"What the hell happened??" Epps asked

"Her brother knocked the chair out from under her, I think her skull cracked." Lennox muttered as Epps got down next to him to assist.

Her grip on Lennox's hand started to fail as the medical team was running in.

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(y/n) was slowly opening her eyes as she was in a white room. Medical bay. She slowly looked over to see an IV stuck in her arm as she softly scowled at it. But slightly blinked when she seen Lennox sitting there in a chair near the door, he was staring off into his own world as she looked at him "hey..." she murmured softly

He looked over and have a sigh of relief as he stood up and walked over "hey. How do you feel?" he asked quietly.

"Alright, I guess.. how long have I been out?" she asked glancing around

"4 days.. You really scared us, (y/n)." he smiled a little and reached over grasping her hand "You're a fighter but they weren't sure if you'd make it through the first night.."

She gently scoffed, glancing away "huh."

"Everyone's sleeping right now, maybe you should rest for awhile longer.."

She looked over him before softly sighing and nodded "Alright.. Night, Lennox."

He nodded and released her hand before leaving as she laid there for awhile before slowly falling asleep.

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2 days later, (y/n) was finally out and walking around again. She had a portion of her hair shaved for the stitches in her head but it was easily covered up as Bumblebee was so worried, he crouched down with worried optics "(y/n)! You had me so worried."

She looked over at him a moment before giving a small smile and reaching up, grasping his mouthpiece, gently adjusting it as his expression remained the same. Worried. "I'm fine, 'Bee..."

His worries finally subsided as she had fixed his mouthpiece a little "You better be." was his reply

She softly huffed, and reached over, patting his facial armor before planting a kiss on his cheek "Promise."

He looked over her softly before a sigh came through "I'm gonna put a noise maker on you.."

She giggled a little at that "Yeah, sure, big guy."

"I'm gettin' damn tired of worryin so much."

She lightly lifted a brow "Why do you worry so much anyway?"

"Because, I love you." he said

She looked at him, caught off guard as she blinked a moment "Wha-?"

He reached up, rubbing the back of his head as his face plates heated up in embarrassment "I meant- um. I uh-" he stammered

She smiled a little watching him struggle to find words, she helped him out as she reached over, pecking his face plates "You're so cute when you do that.." she murmured before heading off.

Bumblebee's spark fluttered a little. He was used to the friendly kisses she planted on his cheeks but he wanted something more.

She did the same to Optimus sometimes but she seen him more like a fatherly figure and nothing more. It was just her way of saying 'thank you'. He loved when she would caress his face. But there was one occasion that he found out he had a turn on, she rested on his hood as they talked casually, she started unconsiously dragging her finger over his hood making small phantom designs.

"Nice going." Sideswipe said sarcastically as he came up behind the scout, snapping out of his daydream, his face plates heated up again

"You seen that?"

"I think everybody did." He scoffed a little "Only you would go for the odd ones wouldn't you?" He tried to joke

Bumblebee frowned a little "She's just fine the way she is!" He snapped

"Whoa, calm down. Just messin around." Sideswipe put his hands up

"Don't talk about (y/n) like that again." Bumblebee grumbled before walking away

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(Y/n) had heard everything from outside, the way bumblebee snapped at Sideswipe. How he was defending her.

Sure. She messed up a few times before and barely has anyone to call a friend among the humans but she always had room in her heart for the Autobots.

"Hey, how you feeling?" Epps came up behind her, hitting her back in a friendly manner.

"Just happy to get out of that room, sir." She said looking back at him

He gave a heartly laugh and nodded "I understand."

It was no secret (y/n) hated being anywhere near the medical bay let alone being set up inside it.

"So, what about Bumblebee?" He asked

She pondered what that question meant for a moment before just answering "He was worried as always. I wouldn't of expect anything else considering how much of a softie he is."

Epps smiled a little "That's not what I meant."

"Then what are you asking me?" She looked at him

"Come on, the man just said he loved you and you didn't even react. What do you think about it?" Epps asked

She glanced away and softly shrugged "I've known for a long time. He's told me before, just not like this. He caught me off guard when he said it so bluntly."

"What's stopping you?"

She frowned a little pondering the question

"I don't know. The fact he's an alien? Wouldn't you think of it strange if a human were to hook up with an autobot?"

"I guess so, but love seems to have no boundaries." Epps shrugged "I wouldn't let anyone else's judgement get the best of you but that's just the way I think of it."

"Everyone here already thinks I have a screw loose, I'm not worried about what they think of me." She muttered "I have nothing else to lose here."

"Go for it then." Epps said looking at her "You're special to him. Out of everyone else, he choose you."

She sighed "Sound advice, sergeant. Now if you don't mind, i have to leave for patrol."

He nodded before walking off as she went on her way, thinking about it. Only to find out she wouldn't get to talk to him because he went out on a mission with a few of the others.

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3 days later they came back as (y/n) had just woken up and was getting ready she was startled by a knock on her door as she looked over only to see a note had been slipped under the door, she blinked but picked it up, opening the door only to find the corridor vacant of activity before closing it and looking at the note

'Take the morning and evening shifts then meet me outside tonight at 9.'

She blinked but continued to get ready as she stuffed the note in her pocket before snatching her rifle and heading out to take morning shift per request of the note. She noticed Optimus was back, meaning the missionary team was back. But she didn't see Bumblebee at all.

When she had lunch she slid out the paper and read over it, trying to identify the handwriting but she couldn't think of it.

"Hey." Epps said sitting down next to her as she looked over at him "What's that?"

"Note, no idea who it's from though."

He extended his hand as she handed it over to him, his brows furrowed a little "This isn't any handwriting I've ever seen." He said handing it back "So you're gonna go?"

"I guess I have to if I wanna know who it belongs to." She said stuffing it in her pocket

"Hm, maybe someone's playing a trick on you. Be careful." He said as she finished and nodded before getting up and leaving.

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she returned to her quarters at 8 to ponder if she should go. She finally decided around 8:30 and took off her vest and placed her rifle off to the side as she made her way out she walked past the Autobots in their alt modes as they were packing in for the night, Ratchet flashed his lights as she patted his hood "goodnight to you too."

Sideswipe was already in recharge when she passed him as Optimus' flashed his headlights, she gently hit his grill "night, big guy."

The twins and others were already in recharge as she approached Ironhide, his engine turned over as he revved it, he moved forward

"Where are you going? You're not a night sentry."

"Calm your chassis, Ironhide. I'm just going out for awhile" she said placing her hand above his front tire before moving infront of him to get past as his engine revved again, moving forward as his grill gently pushed her

"Oh, scary." She smirked keeping her balance as she moved away, he continued to gently push her around "Yeah, yeah you big bad 'bot I get it."

He stopped and resided back in his original spot "Night, 'Hide." She said before walking away from them as she seen a few of the night sentries out. She walked around a little before stopped, glancing at the time 9:05.

She had no idea who to even look for so she stood there patiently waiting. Suddenly arms wrapped around her waist

"Here you are.." Someone said, it sounded familiar but she jerked forward out of the arms and whipped around to see a slightly tall young man standing there, he had ruffled blonde hair, light skin and bright blue eyes and wore casual clothing, a yellow shirt with 2 black strips running down the front and Black pants with black shoes

"Who are you?" She blinked

He smiled a little "isn't it obvious?"

Her eyes widen a little to hear Bumblebee's real voice "b-Bumblebee?!"

He nodded a little and grinned "Cool, right?"

"W..wow- h-how??" She asked stunned

"It's called a holoform. This is just a projection- it's sorta like.. A solid hologram, I can still see, hear and feel everything. Makes me seem more human.. For you." He said

She stared at him "why?"

"I.. Overheard you and Epps." He said with a small smile and shrugged "I just.. Want to make this seem right."

"But it's not..." She softened as she looked at him. Of course, he was hot. The hesitation was fading a little but then she reminded herself that it wasn't really him..

"I know. But I love you and nothing will change that. I'd do anything for you.." He said walking over, wrapping his arms around her waist gently pulling her closer but a hand came up and caressed her cheek gently before grasping her chin and tilting her head up as she stared up into his eyes. Bumblebee was in there but it just seemed.. Wrong still. Emotions mixed. She wanted him but she knew she couldn't have him as her own. To be her lover.

He leaned down and gently connected their lips as her eyes closed, leaning into the kiss. He was so sweet and caring, gentle.

As they pulled away she looked at him but tears started welling her eyes

"What's wrong?" He asked concerned

"All of this feels so wrong.." She murmured

He gave a warm gentle smile as his hand came up, his thumb gently wiping away the tears "It's not..." He leaned in close to her ear "Just don't think about it." He whispered

She slowly nodded "Ok..."

His lips gently trailed down her neck as she immediately melted into him.