“What?” Knockout backs away from his friend, a nervous look across his faceplate.

Breakdown sighs, “I'm not going to hurt you. That's not what I meant.”

“Then… what did you mean?” Knockout looks around nervously, “Explain why exactly we're in an old Energon mine instead of at or near any sort of road?”

Breakdown smiles sheepishly, “Well… I uh, knew you wouldn't come with me unless I told you we were racing.”

His friend backs away a bit more, finding himself in a corner. “So what are we doing?”

“You've been down lately, and even Starfreak has noticed. Anyway, he told me to give you two days off that you'll never forget.” Breakdown steps closer, effectively trapping the medic into his corner.

Knockout shivers, “What?”

“Transform. I did some research, and our holoforms are good to do a little human partying.”

The red mech stares in shock. “Wh… what?”

“It's been ages since we've been to a party.” Breakdown smiles at his friend's expression. “And we're going in your alt mode. It's flashier.”

Knockout stutters in surprise, backing even farther into the tight alcove. “I… what?”

Breakdown sighs, “You don't have a choice. We are leaving my alt here, both of our holoforms are climbing into yours, and then we're driving to the biggest human party around. Then afterwards we're staying in a human hotel. It's going to be overwhelming, but it will also be fun, and you must enjoy it and let yourself relax. Understood?”

Knockout nods half-heartedly. “I take it you won't take no for an answer..”

“Nope.” Breakdown pats him on the head like he's a puppy. “Now transform.”

He sighs, transforming. “Happy now?”

His friend activates his holoform, climbing into the passenger seat. “Not until you are.” Knockout activates his holoform, a fake smile on his face.

“Now?” Breakdown chuckles, placing a hand on the side of his face. “Wh-what what are you doing?”

The other mech leans closer, pressing his lips against Knockout's in a surprisingly gentle kiss.