(Y/n) was having the best night of her life as her best friend invited her to her party at her house. A lot of people showed up as most were from school, some (y/n) had no idea who they were as her boyfriend had disappeared about 30 minutes ago while (y/n) was talking to his friend, she finally asked "Have you seen him?"

"Last I heard, he went to the bathroom upstairs." He said pointing up as (y/n) was a little worn out from the partying, it was already 11pm so she was ready to go home and her boyfriend was her ride. He did seem a little out of it so he could of crashed in one of the bedrooms upstairs..

She thanked him before making her way through the house as she got to the stairs and went up as she seen the bathroom was vacant. She went down the hall and opened up a bedroom door to find a few guys sitting around, smoking as the guy that currently inhaled some was surprised and got a little too much as he coughed, smoke puffed from his mouth as another guy hit his back to help his friend as he had a coughing fit

"Oh, um, I'm sorry.. Have you seen Trevor?" (Y/n) asked a little awkwardly

Most of them shook their heads as the coughing guy nodded as he slightly hit his chest to get the rest out as he slightly cleared his throat "Down the hall, last room."

She smiled a little "Thanks."

The guy nodded as she shut the door and walked down the hall to the last room.

"Trevor?" Y/n called as she opened the door only to have her heart drop as she froze in the door. In bed were her boyfriend and best friend going at it as they stopped.

"(Y/n).." Her boyfriend murmured as his eyes widen being caught in his act

(Y/n) stepped back as she started to leave

"Y/n, wait!" He called

She stormed downstairs as she shoved her way through the people, faintly hearing Trevor calling for her as she made it outside, she stood there as tears ran down her face, her chest physically ached as she wanted to scream.

"Y/n!" Trevor said as he stood by the door making his way over, his clothes back on as he trotted over, she started walking down the sidewalk as he ran after her, grabbing her arm "Wait! Please."

She turned around and swung at him, successfully slapping him as she glared at him "NO! Im done! I tried-" she pulled away from him as tears filled her eyes, "I tried so hard to give you a second chance after you messed up but I guess it means NOTHING TO YOU. YOU ASSHOLE! I HATE YOU!!" She screamed "I NEVER WANNA SEE YOUR FACE AGAIN!"

"Listen to me, please!" He begged as he grabbed her arm tightly, she couldn't get away she stood there having to listen to him

"I'm sorry, she had a few drinks and took me upstairs, I had no idea that would happen.."

She humorlessly chuckled as tears continued to run down her face "The funny part- about this is you think I can forgive you.. Either of you. BUT I CAUGHT YOU BED TOGETHER! Know what... I thought you were gonna make me happy but it turns out you're JUST like all the other boys.."

"Then Maybe I'm not your boy..." He murmured

She slightly sniffled but nodded "You're right... Because the guy I'm looking for doesn't exist in your mind.. You're a boy, I need a Man.." She looked up at him "Don't ever fucking call me, don't show up at my house, DONT EVEN COME NEAR ME! Just lose my number and my address..." She glared with glassy eyes before yanking away from him and walking down the street. She slightly shivered at the wind blowing in her face, the weather was getting colder and she left her jacket at the house but she'd be damned to show up there again so she continued down the street shivering in her short-sleeve shirt and thin pants.

She got to the end of the block to see a group of guys standing there, Atleast 5 or 6.

She kept her head low and eyes averted. Just another street gang...

She walked by as she felt some stare as she heard one say something with a low husky tone but couldn't makeout what exactly he said but minded her business as she didn't make it more than 15 feet away before being called out

"Kid. Hey, kid!"

'Shit..' She silently cursed herself as she glimpsed back at the group, there was only 5 but even with light coats on, she could tell some were beefy, some more than the others.. She slowly turned back and looked at them

"Yeah, you. Come here." The male with green spiked up hair said as he wore black clothes but had a green trench coat, his hands were tucked in his pockets, he looked more like a mafia leader as she approached them but kept some distance, Atleast 5 feet.

He glanced over her as she tried not to shiver as much as she glanced at him

He smirked a little "You're scared of us, aren't you?" He seemed cocky as she stood there looking at him with a straight face, if there was one thing (y/n) learned, was don't ever try to nut-up to a gang member and to never show submission, never find yourself in a vulnerable position. But she was very vulnerable at this point. But she figured 'what could they possibly do that could feel worse than a shot straight through the heart?'

The male gave a lungeing action as she slightly flinched, he started to laugh as another snarled at him

"Shut up, Crosshairs." The taller dark male next to him said as he socked him in the chest which 'Crosshairs' grunted as his hand came up to his chest, he glared at the darker man as he stepped closer to Y/n

Her attention was then placed on him as she slightly stepped back, in an instant his hoodie was off as he had swiftly moved closer to her in personal space as she slightly cringed, waiting for something to happen but only felt something being placed over her as she looked back but something covered most of her vision as she tried to reach up but felt a little constricted until she realized he put his hoodie on her as she slide her arms through the sleeves and pulled the hood off her eyes as another man with blonde hair laughed a little "she's so small compared to you Ironhide, look at how big that is on her."

The man stood there and folded his large arms over his chest as he wore a short sleeve with black pants and heavy duty boots as he glanced at her and shrugged "It'll keep her warm."

She was then confused by this gesture. First they tried to scare her now he's giving her his jacket. "I don't understand.." She murmured glancing at the jacket as it was pretty bulky on her as she looked at them "you aren't gonna.. Hurt me? Something..?" She asked

"Why would we want to hurt you?" 'Ironhide' grunted

"It's pretty obvious you've been hurt already tonight." A different man said, he had an Italian accent as his hair was slightly Ruffled and a bright red that went nicely with his clothes.

She frowned a little, well that's a little awkward..

"Your ex and your ex- best friend, that's gotta hurt thats- that's like.. Wow, 2 birds with one stone." The blonde said again as he glanced away in thought "You got double whammied."

She looked at him "yeah,sure.." She said glancing away

"no, really I mean-" he started again

The tallest one of the group gently pressed his hand into the blonde's chest to quiet him

"What my colleagues mean is, we mean you no harm, we'd rather help." He said with his deep tone. He had blue hair slicked to the side and held gentle blue eyes.

That was their leader. Without a doubt.

"Oh- you thought we were like.. A gang." The blonde smiled but shook his head "No."

"We punish those who hurt the innocent." The Italian said

"We're like rebels." Ironhide snorted

"Might I suggest a good ass-kicking straighten that guy out, huh?" Crosshairs suggested

Ironhide cracked his knuckles in a threatening manner "That usually does the trick."

Y/n gave a slight amused huff "If you can find him.. He's probably long-gone by now."

"So what's your name, kid?" Crosshairs asked

"Y/n." She said looking at them

"My name is Optimus Prime and we are the Autobots." The leader introduced himself as he gestured to the others "This is Crosshairs, Ironhide, Bumblebee and Mirage." He said gesturing to each as he said their name

Y/n nodded as she looked at them

"So where are you headed now?" Bumblebee asked

"I was gonna go home.. But I have no idea where I am right now." She frowned a little

She told them the street she lived on as they glanced at each other with almost a look of doubt "what?"

"Y/n, that is all the way across the city." Optimus said

"It'll take you hours on foot. Perhaps you should wait till morning. You're welcome to stay with us until then if you would like."

"Don't have much of a choice, do I?"

"Not really." Bumblebee smiled

She looked looked at them before nodding as they all walked down the dark streets of Chicago, they even seen another actual street gang on their way but none of them moved as they walked into an old building

"Hey, they're back!" Someone called

Y/n looked over to see 3 more men, an older gentleman with slightly silver hair slicked back with a medical sign tattooed on his arm and a young male with shades on, he had mostly white and blue clothes and had combed black hair and then a younger man, he had frizzy dark hair and had on silver pants and sneakers but no shirt, showing off a 6-pack

"Whoa, who's the fox?" He grinned playfully

"We have a guest, Sideswipe. Put on a shirt." The older man scowled

"Welcome, sister!" The middle man greeted cheerfully as they entered

Y/n was a little intrigued at their set up as they walked in and immediately welcomed warmly.

"Sister?" She asked

He grinned and wrapped an arm around her leading her from the others "Yes, we're all family here, baby." He smiled "I'm Jazz, over there is Sideswipe and Ratchet, but we usually just call him Doc." He said patting her shoulder in a welcoming manner

"y/n." She smiled a little looking at him

Sideswipe smiled "Yo, 'Hide, you got a thief, she took your hoodie."

They could tell he was playing around so Y/n didn't say anything as Ironhide snorted "You wish."

They walked in and settled down for the night as Optimus, Ratchet, Sideswipe and Mirage went to sleep but y/n stayed up a little longer with the others watching a movie on tv, Crosshairs fell asleep in a chair during it as Jazz sat in another chair and Ironhide, Bumblebee and y/n sat on the couch as Y/n was dozing off, she had been closer to Ironhide as she finally fell asleep but on him, he didn't seem to notice until Bumblebee pointed it out to him but he just left her alone as her head leaned into his arm so he didn't move.

"I know she just broke up with her boyfriend but something tells me you two might hook up.." Bumblebee smiled

Ironhide ignored what he said as they all fell asleep.

At some point in the middle of the night Ironhide moved and kicked Bumblebee off the couch as y/n moved with him because she had snuggled up to him.

Y/n woke up to hear talking but in hushed voices as she laid where she was for a few moments before opening her eyes as she slightly turned her head, she felt fabric under her and it was moving.. Then skin. She lifted her head as her eyes widened a little to see Ironhide laying there below her, her head had rested on his chest as she pretty much laid on top of him as he was sound asleep as an arm was behind his head while the other... Hooked around y/n as her realization kicked in as she quickly got up and moved away as Ironhide woke with a slight start because of the movement and laughter afterwards as Bumblebee, Sideswipe and Jazz laughed to the sight as they woke up Crosshairs as well.

Ironhide gave a quick and sharp inhale as he shifted before sitting up "huh-?"

"That was adorable." Bumblebee smiled

"What-?" Ironhide's brows furrowed together a little in confusion

"You two! Sleeping together, it was cute. And totally expected." Bumblebee explained with a tiny smirk

Ironhide looked up to see y/n at the end of the couch sitting as far away as possible and her face a dark red.

He sat up and walked away as the others laughed a little

"Ah, Always gotta ruin the fun." Sideswipe sighed watching him leave. They all dispersed as y/n sat there

"We're all single here so if you have any thoughts... Feel free." Sideswipe smirked

When Ironhide returned he was dressed differently as Optimus let them know they were taking her home as Optimus, Ironhide, Jazz and Bumblebee left the building with Y/n as they made their way through the city, a little more colder than it was last night as they had their jackets on, Ironhide got another 1 letting y/n wear his. It took about an hour and a half before they arrived to her home as no one was there

She looked back at them "Thanks, guys.. For everything." She smiled a little

They nodded "Hey, feel free to drop by sometime." Jazz smiled and patted her shoulder as she nodded. Jazz and Optimus started to head back as Bumblebee looked at her "life gets better. You'll see." He slightly winked before going with the other 2 as Ironhide stood there looking at her

"Thanks, Ironhide.. For a lot." She smiled a little

"Yeah.. It's what we do." Ironhide said

"Hey, uh.. If I ever see that guy.. I'll give em a beating.. No one should go through what you did, especially you.. You seem like a nice kind of girl.. He was an asshole. So... I hope you get over it faster, 'cause you really don't deserve someone like him. You need someone like-"

She smiled "you." She said softly as he looked at her a little surprised she said that but seen her face darken as he smirked a little

"Sure.. Like me." He murmured

She looked up at him before wrapping her arms around him and embracing him "Thanks.."

He embraced her back for a moment as she paused

"Oh- your hoodie, here-" she said stepped back about to take it off as he rested a hand on her shoulder

"Keep it.. I left something in the pocket." He said

She looked up at him as he leaned down and pecked her forehead "Stay safe, (y/n)..." He said before walking away.

Y/n went inside as she sat down and took off the hoodie before searching the pockets, finding a folded piece of paper in one of the pockets as she took it out and opened it up before starting to read

'You didn't deserve him after the way he treated you. You are an amazing girl and nothing should change that. I hope you do find someone that brings you happiness. I really hope you come back, because I want to know you better. It hardly seems the time to say something after last night but I think we might have a shot.. And I hope for it and look forward to seeing you again..'

Y/n sat there staring at the letter... He was basically telling her he loved her and wanted to get together again.

she couldn't wait to go back and visit.