"Do I seriously need to stay in here for the next few days?", Hotshot said as he sat on his berth.

"Yes. You need to finish recovering!", Blades nagged as he leaned against the doorway.

"But what about them?", Hotshot said as he gestured to his team who were lounging in various areas around the room.

"They can stay in here if they want. After today's rescue, they're due for a full day of rest. But they'll be back to rescuing tomorrow", Heatwave clarified as he wrapped an arm around Blades' shoulders.

"But I still want to help!", Hotshot whined, "What if something happens and-"

"You'll be at the command center, just like you were today", Heatwave said with a smile.

"That works", Hotshot said as he relaxed on his berth.

With that, Heatwave and Blades left the room.

Hotshot laughed as his team piled onto his berth.

Whirl layed across the end.
Hoist sat to the side.
Wedge sat on the other.

And Medix snuggled right up against Hotshot.

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"No way!", Hotshot shrieked.

"Yes way!", Whirl giggled.

"He was a total wreck without you!", Hoist added.

"Not to mention he didn't reorganize his medical cabinet every thirty minutes", Wedge justified with a smirk.

Hotshot gasped jokingly, "My Medix? Disorganized?!?! It's the end of the world!"

Medix rolled his optics playfully, "Oh Primus..."

He then bursted out laughing when Hotshot grabbed him and kissed him all over.

Wedge covered his optics, "Yeesh! You guys couldn't just wait until we left?!"

Hotshot and Medix looked at each other with a smirk and then looked at Wedge, "Nope!"

They started making out.

Wedge gagged, "I'm out."

As Wedge noped out, Hoist called out, "Better start getting used to this Wedge!"

Whirl joined in, "Yeah Wedge! Besides, you would look ridiculous if you gagged while they kissed at their wedding!"

Hotshot and Medix froze. Their faceplates turning bright blue.

Hoist and Whirl bursted out laughing as they got up and ran out of the room.

"Bye guys! Have fun!", Hoist yelled.

"Just not too much fun!", Whirl yelled.

Hysterical laughter echoed through the halls as the recruits retreated to their own quarters.

After about a minute, Hotshot and Medix realized that they were all alone.

Together.

They gave each other a small smile, giggling as they layed down on the berth and cuddled.

"Hey babe?"

"Yes sweetspark?"

"Did you really have "the talk" with Blades?"

Medix shot up and faced Hotshot, "You heard that??"

"I heard everything."

"Even the part about..?"

Hotshot smiled as he gently brought Medix into his arms again, "Yeah... Can we have that talk now?"

Medix blushed deeply.

Hotshot chuckled softly, "Don't worry babe... I only want to talk."

Medix sighed, "Hotshot I-"

"I can wait."

"Wait... what?"

Hotshot held his boyfriend closer, "I know that you're still unsure about it, but I don't want you to feel pressured. When you're ready, I'm ready."

Medix looked directly into Hotshot's optics, "But what about you? Have you been wanting to...?"

"Yes Medix", Hotshot said softly, "I've been wanting to do it for a few months now..."

Hotshot then cupped Medix's cheekplate, "But I don't want to pressure you into something you don't want to do. I love you so much Medix, and I'm willing to wait as long as possible... Until you're ready."

Medix kissed his boyfriend sweetly, "Thank you sweetspark... I'm sorry."

"Don't be", Hotshot said as he rested his forehelm against Medix's, "you're worth the wait."

Medix smiled as Hotshot snuggled him.

"Can I be honest with you sweetspark?"

"Of course babe."

Medix rested against Hotshot's chestplate as he spoke, "I do want to do it with you, but my unsureness comes from the fear of something going wrong..."

"What do you mean?", Hotshot asked.

"Being sparked", Medix said bluntly.

Hotshot wasn't phased, "I promise babe... I'll be safe with you. I know how serious it can get, but I want you to know that I'll do everything I can to make sure nothing goes wrong."

"And if it does?"

Hotshot carefully lifted Medix's chin so that he could look into his optics, "I'll be there for you every step of the way. I'd never leave your side. I love you, Medix, and I would do anything for you."

Medix was completely stunned at how serious Hotshot was.

Hotshot continued, "That's why I gave you the promise ring. You're my promise, but I'm also your promise..."

Medix was on the verge of crying as tears fell down his faceplates.

"And...", Hotshot concluded, "that promise is to always love you and be there for you no matter what."

Medix bursted into tears as he hugged Hotshot tightly.

Hotshot flinched.

Medix let go, tears still falling, "oops... sorry, I almost forgot about your wounds..."

Hotshot laughed as he brought Medix in for a kiss, "It's totally fine babe, but now I understand why Blades was so insistent on making me rest for the next few days."

Medix giggled as Hotshot wiped away his tears, "There's always consequences when it comes to being an idiot."

"True", Hotshot said as he nuzzled his boyfriend, "but at least I'm your idiot."

Medix laughed, "Indeed."

"And, hopefully, I'll be your idiot forever!", Hotshot said with a goofy grin.

Medix snorted, "What? Do you plan on replacing this promise ring with an engagement ring anytime soon?"

"Hmm... maybe... but it'll be a while. Besides, you've only had the ring for a month!", Hotshot said as he held Medix's servo that had the ring on it.

"Fair enough", Medix said as he rested his forehelm against Hotshot's, smiling in the sweetest way.

Hotshot absolutely adored everything about Medix, especially when he smiled like that. His smile would never fail to make his spark flutter.

Hotshot gave Medix the biggest smile as his optics looked at him with love.

Medix giggled at the sight, "What's on your mind, sweetspark?"

Hotshot nuzzled him, "You're on my mind babe. Your smile is fragging contagious!"

Medix laughed.

Hotshot fell deeper, "Gosh you're beautiful... Your smile. Your laugh. You! I love everything about you!"

Hotshot cupped Medix's cheekplates, "Please... don't ever change."

Medix wrapped his arms around Hotshot's neck, "As long as you don't change either."

"Oh, so... I can still pull stupid stunts?"

"Wait n-"

Hotshot bursted out laughing as he wrapped his arms around Medix's waist, "I'm kidding babe."

"Are you?"

"No. But hey, you said you don't want me to change!"

Medix rolled his optics playfully as he shook his helm slowly, "You're impossible."

"But you still love me!", Hotshot said with another goofy smile.

Medix smiled, "Very much so."

They both shared another sweet kiss, falling into light recharge as they held each other close.