TFP Knockout x Breakdown
After the M.E.C.H incident
Angst/Fluff
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"We want you... ALL of you..."

"Are his pain receptors disabled? Good, now he won't make as much noise."

"Since you don't seem like the squeamish type, I'll let you watch."

"Open him up."

"No!" Breakdown screamed, his optic flying open as he shot up on the berth. Heavy vents escaped him as he cautiously looked around, soon recognizing the darkness of the berthroom he shared with Knockout.

Speaking of Knockout, the red medic had nearly fallen out of the berth when Breakdown woke with a start.

"Breakdown.... by Primus, you almost gave me a spark attack...." Knockout mumbled drowsily, rubbing his optics as he slowly sat up. Once his vision cleared, he looked over at his mate and a worried expression soon overtook his face. "Another nightmare?"

Breakdown slowly looked at Knockout and nodded, still breathing heavily. He couldn't stop the tears that were beginning to well up in his remaining optic. "Y-Yeah...." He replied shakily, flinching when Knockout gently wrapped an arm around his bicep.

"Same one?"

Breakdown nodded again and reached up to wipe the tears out of his optic. He felt Knockout's hand beginning to soothingly stroke his forearm and he sighed gently, allowing himself to relax for the moment. After a while, he pulled Knockout into his lap and held him close to his chassis. "It's like it's happening all over again...." He mumbled, his voice low and husky. "Except if I don't wake up before it ends, I don't survive..."

Knockout sighed and wrapped his arms around Breakdown's torso, laying his head against the bruiser's warm chassis. "But in reality, you did survive. Don't let those nightmares get to you. I know it's hard, which is why I'll always be here for you..." He whispered, looking up at his mate. "I'm so thankful that you are alive..... I don't know what I would've done without you..."

"Me either, Knocky..." Breakdown murmured, craning his neck so he could kiss the top of Knockout's helm lovingly. He felt so lucky that he was able to sit here and hold his beloved mate close whenever he wanted to. He owed his life to Bulkhead. "Y'know what Megatron said when I went missing? I found out from Starscream."

"What did he say?" Knockout asked, frowning just a bit.

"He... He said that I deserved whatever awaited me since I was stupid enough to get myself captured by humans.... Humans." Breakdown replied in a sharp tone, saying each word with malice and hatred. "He doesn't even know the full story, yet that fragger has the nerve to say that I deserved what happened to me? That I deserved to lose my optic?"

If it wasn't so late at night, Knockout would've gone on an angry rant right then and there. Instead, he just clenched his jaw and sat up straight, hatred burning in his optics. "You didn't deserve any of that Primus-forbidden torture you went through." He managed to say, his anger forcing him to shut his mouth before he started screaming. He was absolutely pissed. Although that was nowhere near out of the ordinary for the warlord, he just couldn't help but be upset.

Breakdown saw that his mate was really upset and stifled a chuckle, gently wrapping his arms around the red medic in a bear hug. He had to admit, Knockout was adorable when he was angry like this. Any other time, Breakdown would deem him as absolutely terrifying. "I know... we both know.... But there isn't anything much we can do about it now. All that matters to me is that I'm still able to hold you close and endlessly spoil you." He grinned and began peppering Knockout's helm with sweet kisses.

Knockout's anger eventually dissipated and he couldn't help but smile brightly, moving his head so Breakdown would stop and placing his hands on the bruiser's cheeks. "I still have to keep that pretty mug of yours safe." He chuckled softly, placing a gentle kiss on Breakdown's forehead. A few seconds later, he squeaked in surprise when his mate suddenly started attacking his neck with kisses. "B-Breakdown...!"

"Shhh... wouldn't want ol' Megs hearing us, eh?" Breakdown chuckled in between kisses, gently lifting Knockout and setting him down on the berth. He moved onto his side and wrapped an arm around Knockout so he couldn't wriggle away as he continued to kiss at his neckcables.

"Yes, and that means you can't— oh you little fragger..." Knockout muttered under his breath when Breakdown started nipping at a few sensitive cables. He shivered when Breakdown mouthed a particularly sensitive cable and tilted his head back to look at the ceiling. "Why didn't you just tell me you wanted to cuddle and kiss?"

"Because I like surprising you~." Breakdown replied, a handsome purr rumbling in his chassis as he had his way with his mate's neckcables. "Besides, how long has it been since we've been able to do this?"

"Too long, apparently." Knockout answered, tilting his head back down so he could kiss Breakdown's helm. "Come here." He gently lifted Breakdown's head by his chin so that he was face to face with the bruiser, his scarlet red optics meeting his mate's single yellow one.

Breakdown pouted a bit. "What? I was having fun." He huffed slightly, though he knew what Knockout wanted.

"I'm sure you were, but I want real kisses~." Knockout purred, stroking Breakdown's chin with his thumb and index finger. "Kiss me like you used to~."

Breakdown's grin grew and he purred louder, pulling his head back and getting comfortable. "Alrighty then~." He murmured, pulling Knockout closer to his frame. He began placing sweet, lingering kisses along Knockout's sharp jawline, humming in content as he did so. Once he reached the red medic's chin, he placed one more kiss there before moving on to his lips. Ever so softly, he brushed his lips against Knockout's teasingly before kissing him passionately.

Knockout purred happily and closed his optics, remembering how much he loved this when Breakdown used to do it. Just the way his mate did it left him breathless and wanting more.

After the long kiss, Breakdown parted for just a moment to breathe. After that, he started kissing Knockout's lips over and over again slowly so that they lingered just enough. He finally gave him one final kiss and nuzzled him gently. "Was that good enough for ya...?" He purred softly, holding his mate close to his chassis.

Knockout snuggled up against Breakdown's chassis and sighed heavily. "Of course, dear... You do it so well~." He replied, yawning a bit before closing his optics. "We should do this more often, minus the nightmare part...."

"We should...." Breakdown mumbled, yawning as well and curling around his mate protectively. He let out a sigh and closed his optic, allowing sleep to overtake him once more.

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