"Christmas waves a magic wand over this world, and behold, everything is softer and more beautiful." ~Norman Vincent Peale.

'What was it about this holiday that made humans so joyful?" I wondered to myself. Everyone almost seemed giddy with anticipation and all around joy. Even Ratchet who was usually found sulking, was even enjoying himself at some joke Optimus was telling.

"Go and talk to him." Sari said winking at me as she noticed my overlong stare at Optimus.

"Sari I don't know..." I said fidgeting.

"Hey Lirea! Get over here!" Bumblebee yelled waving his hands in the air like a crazy maniac.

"Alright." I said nodding to give myself confidence.

After all, I had the biggest crush ever on Optimus. He was so strong and nice and such an awesome leader, but seriously, who am I kidding? He's the leader of our autobot team and was one primus of a leader. Back on Cybertron he could have easily won the heart of any femme-bot. There was no way he liked a piece of scrap bot like me.

I walked over to the group as we joked and laughed the night away. Fun was had by all as one by one everyone started to fade off and go to their rooms to recharge. With each person who left a call of "Merry Christmas" was made. Eventually all who were left were me, Ratchet, and Optimus. The two of them were talking about the war as I politely listened in.

"Well Prime I think it's about time for me to get my rust bucket chassy up to bed. Night Prime. Night Lirea." Ratchet said with a small wave. Suddenly it was rather quiet as Optimus and I were alone. Neither of us really said much as we both kept glancing at each other.

"So..." I said grabbing my arm in a nervous fashion and looking at the floor my cheeks getting hot.

"So..." He said back. "What's up with Sari tapping that green leafy stuff to the ceiling?" Optimus asked me pointing up at the object in which he was speaking about. I looked up and saw mistletoe of all things. 'Sari I'm going to kill you.' I thought turning a light pink.

"Uh...Isn't it some sort of human tradition or something? I'm not really quite sure." I said studying the floor intently.

"Well then." Optimus said walking over to me. He was way too close now. My brain told me to run, but my feet would not cooperate. "Let me inform you." He said lifting my chin up lightly forcing me to look into his piercing blue eyes. He held it there for a moment unsure of what to do next.

"I think you're beautiful Lirea." Optimus said with a small grin; his turn for his cheeks to flush. He let my chin drop and turned sideways. I stood there speechless for a moment as red as could be.

"I'm sorry if I scared you Lirea. I completely forgot my manners and just assumed. Besides you probably aren't interested in a bot like me." He said scowling at the floor. I tilted his face towards mine and kissed him. We stood there engulfed in the moment.

Then there was a flash as we pulled apart terrified for a moment.

"Way to go boss-bot!" Bumblebee yelled as we turned around to see all of the other autobots standing in the door way. To our convenience Sari had a camera in her hand.

"Why you!" I yelled taking a few steps towards them as they all ran for it. Optimus grabbed my hand and pulled me back towards him.

"Merry Christmas Lirea." Optimus whispered to me.

"Merry Christmas Optimus." I said kissing him again.

END!

MeganPrime

ProwlGirl

12/06/10