Christmas was around the corner as the humans were decorating the base, with the 'bots help of course. The humans and few of the bots thought it be funny to put up a mistletoe. Specifically Bumblebee and Sideswipe..

Though no one dared to be near it, (y/n) unknowingly had went towards it while helping the soldiers move some boxes with decorations.

She picked up 2 of the larger boxes as she turned to walk back but flinched to see Mirage standing there, she smiled "Hey, gonna help? There's still a few more boxes-" she froze when he leaned down and gently pecked her lips before taking the boxes from her servos as she stood there for a moment holding a blank stare "why did-"

He smirked a little before walking away as a few of the soldiers laughed at her confusion

"Looks like someone is love struck." Ironhide grunted

She blinked but looked at him "No, confused is more like it.."

He slightly chuckled "The mistletoe." He said pointing up before grabbing a box from beside her and walking away

She glanced up and frowned "Mistletoe?" She stood there and pondered a moment before plucking it and walking away 'what is a mistletoe?' She thought while staring at it

She walked over to Lennox as he stood there scribbling things down on a clip board "Captain Lennox."

He glanced up and smiled a little before looking at the papers "Hey, (y/n)."

"Can I ask you something?"

He made a slight unsure noise before looking up "Alright.."

"What is this.. 'Mistletoe'? What purpose does it serve?" She asked showing him the mistletoe in her servo as he looked at it and chuckled

"it's just a plant, (y/n). But it's a tradition to hang them up during this holiday and when 2 people stand under one they kiss." He explained

She looked at it "Ah. Well that would explain the odd behavior of Mirage.." She said examining it

"Take it easy with that thing though." He smiled

She looked at him and slightly nodded and walked off, staring at the plant. 'It has magically properties then?'

Epps chuckled as he watched (y/n) start to walk out of the base as she stared at the small mistletoe in her large hand. "Now that's cute."

Optimus, Ratchet, Ironhide and a few soldiers looked towards where he was looking to see (y/n) staring down at something as she walked out.

"What is it?" Ratchet asked

"A mistletoe. I love her curiousity though." Epps smiled

Unlike her they understood the traditions of the humans after being explained by their human allies.

"What if we pulled a mass prank on (y/n).." Sideswipe said a little evilly

"What do you have in mind?" Ironhide asked a little curiously.

Bumblebee walked out to see (y/n) sitting against the building "What up?? Why are you out here?"

She frowned a little as she stared at the mistletoe "The humans and their traditions. And this planet. Solid pieces of water fall from the sky.." She sat looking up but back "And the tiniest of things can give off such a large amount of chemical to induce love." She said looking at Bumblebee as he looked right back

"Ah, you'll get used to it." He shrugged

"Think so?" She asked

"Know so!" He said

She glanced away "hm.."

(Y/n) was about the same age as Bumblebee but was clueless to how earth worked considering her short amount of time here so the humans had to step in sometimes to help explain how things worked.

Bumblebee mused at her as he crouched down and looked at her "I know you will!"

She smiled a little and nodded "Thanks, Bee."

He stood up and nodded "any time." He playfully and roughly rubbed her helm before heading back in as Optimus passed him, he glanced back at Bumblebee but looked at (y/n) as she looked at him

"Hi, Optimus."

"Hello, (Y/n)." He said walking over as she looked up at the cloudy sky, and sighed

"Something wrong?" He asked

She stood up and looked at him "This planet has so many unique attributes.. It's nothing like Cybertron even before the war." She said glancing at the mistletoe in her servo

"You have much to learn, (y/n). Life is one of them." He said grasping her servo, closing it over the mistletoe and looking at it "every species on this planet has the ability to grow and.. Flourish."

"And we must take care of it.. To protect all life on this planet." She smiled a little looking at him as he nodded removing his servo from hers before she frowned a little "I only wish the final days of Cybertron were as peaceful as this planet."

"We all find peace in our own ways, (y/n).. What is yours?"

She blinked a little before looking at him "Humans.. Their interpretation of life. They live such short lives."

Optimus nodded a little but picked her up as she instantly started to panic as she was lifted from the ground "Optimus!? What are you doing??"

"Please, calm down." He said with his deep tone and started walking into the base as Ironhide stood there with Bumblebee. They looked at Optimus a little surprised as (y/n) stiffly rested in his arms while he carried her bridal style, blinking in confusion.

"Where are we going..?"

He didn't say anything as he walked over to Mirage who stared at him confused as he set (y/n) down infront of him

"Get it on~" bumblebee's radio whistled

(Y/n) frowned a little but looked at Mirage "What's going on?"

"M not sure.." He muttered watching Optimus walking away

"Okay..." She murmured awkwardly but looked at him as he looked at his team mates who made gestures towards him that she couldn't see.

"Oh, um.. I wanted to talk to you."

"About what?" She asked as she glanced at the humans wandering about, getting things set up

"Maybe we should take a drive, hm?"

"Sure" she smiled as she walked with him towards the door and they transformed and drove away from the base

Once they were far he started to speak "Look, y/n.. I like you."

"I like you too, mirage." Y/n said

"We're friends but I want... Something more."

"What do you mean?" She asked curiously

"Well.. That kiss earlier. I meant it, the mistletoe was just an excuse.." He said shyly

"Is it doesn't have chemical enhancements?" She asked

"No, y/n.." He said

She remained quiet as she thought

"What are you thinking..?"

"I'm thinking about what to do from here.. You're very sweet, Mirage but I feel like I hardly know you.."

"We can change that! We can talk more if you'd like.."

"I'm sorry, Mirage. I just.. Can't accept it right now. We can talk and get to know each other but for now..."

"Just friends?" He asked a little disappointed

"Yeah."

He sighed but agreed.