She's back, Jack! And only a day later! I had more time to write than I thought. It's short, and I apologize, but I was tired when the inspiration fairy came to me and I decided if I didn't write it now I would forget and hold it off until Primus knows when. So enjoy a chapter that I managed to write in under an hour!

Tessa tiptoed into the barn to look for some paint her dad had asked for, trying not to be noticed by a certain yellow Autobot. If she had to face him after what happened last night, she was sure that her life would end. He probably thought she was a hormonal little pest who had no idea what she was doing. Well, that last part was true. Tessa didn't have any idea what she was going to do next. She couldn't just act like nothing had happened, because that would only end in confusion and heartbreak. Her thoughts were interrupted by a familiar beeping sound. Bracing herself, she turned around to see Bumblebee standing a few feet away from her. Mentally she compiled a list of her current options.

1. Talk to him and work things out.

2. Run away and never look back.

3. Fake her own death and move to Brazil under the persona of Luna Vanmist.

She decided on option number one, as two was painfully stupid and three was even more so. "Bee," Tessa heard the squeak in her voice and cringed. "About last night, well the thing is I've recently had these romantic feelings for you. I know it's dumb because you're a robot from space and I'm a human, but I can't help it. Then when I kissed you I didn't know what I was doing and I don't want to ruin our friendship and-" she stopped when Bumblebee's radio whirred to life. "Don't need to explain anything, sweetheart. I did say I felt the same way." Tessa winced. This was exactly the part she was afraid of. She took a breath and continued.

"The thing is I don't know if it would even work out, because my dad's a freak about the no dating rule, and of course there would be other complications because of height and things like that. A relationship with an alien species might not be something I'm ready for. It's a big leap from what I've always expected." Bee looked at her for a minute and then grinned. "No worries darlin', I can wait. Don't do anything you're not comfortable with. I'm not going to pressure you into anything."

Tessa felt like the Earth had just been lifted off of her shoulders. "Oh, good. I'm glad for that. I actually would like to try a relationship, if that's alright with you." After thinking for a minute, she smirked. "Plus, imagine the other's faces when they find out." Bumblebee let out a series of whirs and clicks, which Tessa supposed was robot laughing, and then held out his hand for her to climb on. When she did, he brought her up to eye level. Finding that this was the exact same position they had been in last night, Tessa's heart beat faster as she felt a blush crawl over her face.

"Sounds like a plan to me, sweetheart." Bee's radio came on again. Tessa smiled at him before leaning in, pressing her lips against his. A surprised and pleased beep came from his vocalizer. She pulled back, still smiling. Remembering that she was supposed to be getting paint, she stepped back. "Sorry Bumbie, got to finish an errand for Dad." He put her down gently, whirring in protest to the name she insisted on calling him. Laughing to herself, she continued her hunt for the paint, aware of Bumblebee watching her. "That does it, I'm making Bumbie your official nickname." Tessa tried to hide her giggles at the unamused expression on his face. "Don't worry, I think it's cute."

Later that day, she ate lunch at warp speed, eager to go back to the barn. Cade noticed and commented on it. "Honey, you're going to choke. The world isn't going to end if you take your time." Tessa chugged her water, got up from the table, and walked to the door before looking back. "Yes, Dad. Yes it will." She headed for the barn. Watching her go, Cade frowned when he noticed something peculiar. Was his daughter... skipping? He shook his head, perplexed. Later he would have to ask what gave her such a good mood.

Well, at least she had finally found something that made her happy.

That ending though. Ugh, I started having a headache like three fourths through the chapter, so there are probably some errors that I missed. Till next time!