The next day I woke up all tired it was pretty early and I was looking around and saw Optimus and Bumblebee gone.

Ace: Where is Optimus and Bee?

Ratchet: Then went to go talk to Sam.

Ace: Oh Sam is not going to be happy.

Shelby: No kidding.

Ace: Oh hey, how was that confession?

Shelby: It started rough but turned out good!

Ace: Thanks to me! Bee came to me freaking out.

Shelby: Yeah he told me everything *Giggles* Thanks Ace! For that I'll help you out as well.

I gave her a small smile and went to the cafeteria to go eat. Will say next to me all tired and let out a groan.

Will: This is ass....it's too early for this

Ace: Right.

Optimus and Bee then came back looking a bit saddened.

Jason: Sam must have said some harsh things.

Ace: Yeah probably.

Jason: Today is your day off right?

Ace: Yeah, it's also Shelby's. We are planning to go out and eat.

Jason: Lucky asses. Bring me some too.

Ace: Of course!

We finished eating and left the cafeteria, I then went to change into something nice. I looked at my clothes and got some shorts, again, and a grey crop top and got a jean jacket.

Ace: Will is going to kill me. Oh well! I am not going to die cause of a fucking heat stroke.

I started to changed and comb my hair, as I came out Shelby was out there waiting for me. She was also wearing shorts and had a white crop top.

Shelby: You know Will is going to come at you.

Ace: If he finds out! Plus it's hella hot today!

Shelby: Yeah true. Well let's go before we get caught.

We started to head out but like bumped into Ratchet. We made eye contact for a while.

Ace: You never saw us...right?

Ratchet: Only this once.

Ace: Ratchet you are the best.

Ratchet: I may be, but Ironhide and the others may not be.

Shivers ran down my spine and I slightly turned around to see Ironhide, Bee, Will, Optimus, and Sideswipe who looked very amused.

Shelby: You can never win can you?

Ace: I know for a fact 2 of them is because of you.

Shelby: True.

I saw Will coming my way and I started to laugh nervously.

Ace: Hi big brother!

Will: Don't 'Hi' me. Where are you going?

Ace: To eat with Shelby. It is my day off you know.

Will: *Sighs* You are never going to learn huh

Ace: I'm not going to die cause of a fucking heat stroke *Deadpans*

We glared at each other and eventually Will backed down.

Will: Fine! Just this once

Ace: Deadass?

Ironhide: Really?

Bee: Shel...by.....be safe....

Shelby: Don't worry Bee! I will *Smiles*

Bee: You look....very....beautiful

Shelby: Aww Bee *Blushes*

Ace: Stop making me feel lonely!

Sideswipe: I gotchu! Ace you look very pretty!

Ace: Aww thanks Sideswipe.

Sideswipe: Anytime *Smiles*

Will: You know I'm starting to regret my decision. I-

Soldier: Sir, Epps was looking for you.

Will: I'll right I'm going.

He looked at me sternly and then left with the soldier.

Ace: Well at least there won't be cock blocking this time.

Sideswipe: Do you ladies want a ride?

Optimus: You are needed here at base Sideswipe.

Sideswipe: I Uh okay...

Everyone started to leave and I started to to leave with Shelby as well. Then I got a phone call and it was from Sam.

Ace: "Hey Sam what's up?"

Sam: "Ace I am having a MENTAL CRISES!"

Ace: "One day in college and you're already this stressed *Laughs*"

Sam: " NO TIME FOR JOKES! LOOK I AM SEEING THESE SYMBOLS ALL OVER THE PLACE AND I DON'T KNOW WHAT THEY ARE?!? IT ALL STARTED SINCE I TOUCHED A SHRAPNEL OF THE CUBE!"

Ace: "I'll let Optimus know, you can be in great danger Sam! Why didn't you say anything!"

Sam: "I FORGOT ABOUT IT NOW HURRY UP! MIKAELA IS GOING TO BE HERE AS WELL!"

Ace: "Okay okay!"

Shelby looked at me and nodded and I started to look for Optimus and saw him talking to Elita. I felt a bit of pain in my heart but shook it off.

Ace: Optimus!

Optimus: Ace? What is it?

Elita: We we're having a important conversation Ace...

She seemed a bit annoyed and crossed her arms. Optimus looked at me for a while.

Optimus: We can talk in a while.

He turned back to Elita and I got a bit frustrated that he brushed me off like that.

Ace: I know that I'm still young and all but what I have to say is important!

Elita: Ace what ever you have to say can not be this important.

Ace: YES IT IS OPTIMUS EITHER YOU LISTEN TO ME OR WE ARE FUCKING SCREWED!

This got everyone's attention and I got a bit embarrassed.

Elita: Ace....

Ace: You can confess your love for him later! Now are you going to listen to me or not! *Frowns*

Optimus: I am listening...

Ace: Sam called me freaking out saying he has been seeing these symbols in his head ever since he touched a piece of the All spark.

I saw him tensed up and then left to probably to gather everyone.

Ace: Hey Uh Elita, sorry for lashing out like that. I was just worried about Sam.

Elita: No, no, Ace we should have listen to you earlier. But is that the only reason?

She raised her eyebrow at me and I didn't say anything.

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It took a lot of convincing but I made Optimus take me with him.

Optimus: Ace it is not safe.

Ace: Sam is my best friend and I'm not letting him be in danger.

Optimus: As your guardian I have to protect you.

Ace: Yeah whatever, I'm still going I'm not a kid so don't treat me like one!

He let out a sigh and transformed and then opened his passenger door. I got in and then he started to drive with the others behind him.

Ace: (Alright, Sam we are coming just hold on!)

I saw Optimus's Holoform appear in the drivers seat. I looked away not wanting to talk to him for many reasons.

Optimus: Are you upset with me?

Ace: I mean when someone say they have something important to tell you but they brush you away cause you think it's not as important since you're still young, I mean who wouldn't be upset.

He stayed quiet for a bit but I felt him looking at me and it made me shiver.

Optimus: I apologize...it wasn't my intention...

Ace: Sure, whatever you say.

Optimus: Ace...

Ace: I know I'm still young but I know the difference between what's actually important and what's not. Just cause I'm young doesn't mean I'm not mature.

He start to speed up, by a lot it kinda scared me. I looked at him and he was focus on the road.

Ace: Don't you think you're going too fast?

Optimus: No.

He started to go even fast and I gripped on to the seat.

Ace: Are you trying to kill us!

He didn't say anything and I glared at him. But it didn't faze him.

Ace: H-Hey come on! Are you mad or something?!? Not even Sideswipe goes this fast!

That seemed to make him go even faster and I started to shriek and I grabbed on to his arm.

Ace: Come on! I'm not ready to die this soon! Slow down a bit! I know we need to reach Sam but damn!

He did slow down and I sighed in relief. Then I punched his arm.

Ace: The hell was that for! Are you mad?

Optimus: No.

Ace: You're being petty now. I see no reason for you to be mad.

Optimus: You have been talking to Sideswipe a lot now.

Ace: (Is he seriously changing the topic? Wow okay) Well yeah, you been talking to Elita, so I didn't want to disturb.....whatever you guys have...

He turned to look at me and I started to bite the inside of my cheek. I looked at his bright blue eyes that always makes me feel safe.

Optimus: I am not in a romantic relationship with her. As I said she is a teammate.

Ace: Right...

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Ace's Outfit

Shelby's Outfit