It is a gorgeous, summer day in Detroit, and it is hot, enough to fry an egg on the hood of your car. But it's a perfect the day to go to the beach.
"We're way ahead of you pal."Bulkhead said as he turned off the radio. They came to the beach to celebrate their Anniversary, the day Sari met the Autobots. The autobots (I mean auto men), were chilling out on the beach in their swimming trunks. Sari was eighteen and wearing a light yellow bikini. Isaac Sumdac was reading the newspaper under an umbrella.
"Come on dad, why don't you put that paper down and get some sun?"
"You know I have sensitive skin. Besides the man on the radio said it's hot enough to fry an egg on the hood of a car. No offense men?"
"None taken." The Automen said in unison.
"I'll get some sun when it's a little cooler."
"You promise?"
"I promise."
She sighed. Sari stared at the ocean, took a deep breath, and exhaled gently.
"Can you smell that salty air?"
"No, all I smell is seaweed." Bumble Bee said, pumping some iron.
"I still don't see what's so great about getting your chasse burned up."
"That's what sunscreen is for doc-bot."
A couple of college girls in bathing suits walked by and waved at them, and giggled.
"Who are they waving to?" Optimus asked Sari.
"Duh, you."
Optimus blushed a little, and then looked at Jazz who was blushing too. One of the girls was holding a volleyball in one hand and waving at them with the other.
"Looks like they want us to join them for a game of volleyball."
"Should we accept?
"Don't be a stick in the mud boss-bot."
"Yeah you're right Bulkhead, I suppose it wouldn't hurt. Plus, it would be a good opportunity to understand more about organic courtship."
"You bots go on, I'll be here trying not to get burned." The grumpy doc-bot said as he walked over to where Professor Sumdac is sitting and sat underneath the umbrella.
"Hey ladies! Wait up!" Jazz called out.
Optimus and Jazz walked toward the bathing beauties.
"Aren't you coming Bumble Bee?"
Bumble Bee looked over his shoulder to see Sari still starring at the ocean. He could tell something is bothering her.
"Nah, I'll pass. Have fun Bulkhead"
"Okay. Hey wait up!" He said and ran after them. Bumble Bee got up and walked toward Sari. He tapped on her shoulder.
"You want to go for a walk?"
"Sure, see you later dad. Bumble Bee and I are going for a walk."
"Alright Sari, don't be long, just be back home before sundown."
Bumble Bee grabbed his jacket and Sari put on her pink sarong. They walked down the beach until the two couldn't see Isaac, Ratchet, and the other auto men.
"So Sari, everything okay?"
"Yeah, sure, why?"
"You seemed distant back, and don't you deny it."
She took a deep sigh.
"It's my dad."
"Did you two have a fight?"
"No, I'm more concerned about his health. I mean, I'm part cybertrobian so I'll live a little longer than most organics, but my dad isn't. And it's just his health, it's also his age."
"Don't worry, your dad still has many years in him."
"I'm sorry Bumble Bee, I guess it's because he's done so much; raising a child, running a business, helping you autobots, the list goes on. If something does happen to him, I don't know what I'll do. Plus, I wouldn't be able to run his company because I don't exist. It's so unfair."
"Sari, don't worry about something that hasn't happened yet. Besides, you're dad probably knows about it and I'm sure he'll figure something out."
"I hope so."
Bumble Bee and Sari found themselves at some beach party filled with high school teenagers. Some of them were dancing around the bon fire, while others were making out. It gave Bumble Bee a weird feeling inside, something he can't put his finger on. They walked past the teens and headed for the cave.
"Check this out." He said as he pointed at some red gems and a little gold-like substance glittering on the walls.
"Cool, this place is filled with rubies and pyrite. So how did you find this place?"
"Well, I was on patrol one afternoon and drove by the beach. When I parked, I head a couple of teenagers talking about this place. They said it's supposed to be a major hot spot. Don't know why."
"Come on, let's go exploring."
Bumble Bee followed Sari deeper into the dim lit cave. The sound of teenagers laughing faded, while the sound of water dripping from the stalactites bounced of the walls. The chunks of rubies and streaks of pyrite were shining from the sun's rays.
"My dad would love this place."
Sari became melancholy again at the thought of her father's health and the fear of being by herself. Bumble Bee wrapped his arms around Sari, trying to comfort her. He held her tight, feeling Sari's soft skin against his. The yellow-bot couldn't help but whisper something what sounded like a confession in her ear.
"The rubies and the pyrite remind me of your gorgeous, red hair. It drives me crazy just thinking about it."
"Bumble Bee?"
When he opened his optics, Bumble Bee snapped out of it, realizing what he was doing and released her. He blushed a bright red glow.
"Sari, I…I didn't mean…uh…" The poor yellow-bot was flustered, he almost did something human and yet, he liked it.
"Maybe we should head back."
"Good idea." Bumble Bee said. He transformed back into his Autobot mode and changed into his car mode. She hopped in and the two drove out of the cave.
It was a cool, moonlit night at Sumdac Tower. Sari was in her light lemon cream pajamas ready for bed, when she saw a figure standing outside her window. She walked towards it with caution. It was her yellow-bot friend, but he was in human form again and sweating.
"Bumble Bee? What are you doing here?" She asked, Bumble Bee walked in passing her and leaned on the bed post with one hand with his head hung down. He was breathing heavily.
"I…I…I had a nightmare."
"About what?"
"I dreamed you were alone crying and vanishing right before my optics. I drove all this way to make sure you're still here."
He started to cry. Sari comforts him.
"It's okay Bumble Bee, it was just a bad dream."
Bumble Bee quickly turned around and grabbed Sari's arms. He looked at her longingly.
"No it's not. Sari, I can't explain it but I want to hug you, and kiss you. I really want to be with you."
"Bumble Bee."
"Sari."
They both kissed passionately and fell on Sari's bed. He moved his lips from hers to her neck. She shivered and sighed in pleasure. Sari stopped Bumble Bee and looked at him with confusion and concern.
"Are you sure about this?"
"Definitely."
Bumble Bee and Sari continued kissing, while the moon was shining through the window.