It had been a while since sideswipe went to patrol, and Strongarm missed him. She wanted to spar with him, or talk to him, or something else. Her boredom was obvious.

"Bored, Strongarm?"

"Yes, Lieutenant."

"Did you try organizing the shelves?"

"Done."

"Memorize codes, numbers, and rules in the rulebook?"

"Done."

"Help fixit sort sprockets?"

"Done."

"Strongarm can you go look for Sideswipe? He's been gone a while." Strongarm went to go look for Sideswipe, and couldn't find him. After a while, she entered the forest, and she heard fighting.

She moved in the direction of the sound to see sideswipe against Thunderhoof, and she ran to help. She kicked Thunderhoof to the side and shot his arm. Thunderhoof winced and moved a few steps back. However, he recovered a lot quicker than she expected because next thing she knew he had her pinned down. Sideswipe kicked him in the chest and he fell to the ground.

"Thanks," said Strongarm.

"No problem." Sideswipe replied.

The next day, Strongarm couldn't hold it inside any longer. It was almost sunset, and Sideswipe and Strongarm were sitting together on the big sign again. Strongarm knew what she had to do.

"Sideswipe, I need to tell you something. Something I've been holding in for a long time now, and I don't think I can hold it in any longer."

"Yes Strongarm, what is it?" He turned to look at her, concern evident on his faceplate.

"Sideswipe, I-I think- No, I know I'm in love with you."

"Strongarm, I love you too." He took her servo in his, and pulled her into a kiss. She rested her hands on Sideswipe's neck to pull them in closer, and his hands were on Strongarm's waist. They shared this kiss until the sun was fully set, and the sky was an evening blue. Strongarm was the first to break the kiss, looking at the horizon.

"You know Strongarm, the view here is beautiful, kind of reminds me of a certain blue and white femme I know."

Strongarm giggled and rested her helm on Sideswipe's shoulder as they enjoyed the night together, and she slipped into recharge on his shoulder.

They were in love, and there was no denying that.