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Chapter 3: Bumblebee

She found Bumblebee sitting and staring down at something limply. He seemed a little bit more cheered than before, but far from the bright and happy robot that he was known for.

"Bumblebee?" she asked, questioning for his permission to come closer.

He looked up to her with his optics and nodded.

"What are you doing?" she asked curiously as she bent over the large paper Bee was bending over.

This served to lighten him up. He proudly pointed out his own card for Raf. Mrs. Darby looked over it and observed that Bumblebee definitely had better handwriting than his Green teammate.

"That's wonderful, Bee," Mrs. Darby remarked warmly, "You're really getting into the spirit of Valentine's Day."

The yellow Autobot beeped a few times happily, then once with a sadder tone. June Darby decided to go for the plunge.

"But Valentine's Day isn't just for friends," she commented as she admired his card.

Bumblebee beeped in understanding. He pointed at her and beeped a few more times. She could only guess that he was saying that she had explained the holiday to him.

"It's also a day for love and romance," she added kindly, "Whether to tell that special someone how you feel about them, or to celebrate the love you share with someone."

Bumblebee innocently nodded in understanding, clearly not getting her meaning. She had to be a bit blunter in her endeavors. He was being a bit too dense for his own good. The yellow robot was definitely oblivious to what she was trying to get across.

Time for the direct approach.

"So, Bumblebee, have you ever had feelings for someone. Maybe a small crush," she asked teasingly.

He quickly shook his head; too quickly. Then he turned towards the card, pretending to be busy.

She was not going let go that easily.

"Oh, come on, don't tell you have never had feelings for the females of your planet?" she questioned further.

He beeped negatively.

"What about Arcee, she seems like a kind of female the male mechs would go drooling over," June joked.

Bumblebee beeped with an upset tone, and shook his head at her. Then shot his head down. June realized that he was still trying to deny his crush. Mrs. Darby continued her musings, however.

"But Arcee is clearly no girly Autobot, and would probably have kicked their butts if they so much as looked at her like she was just a pretty object," June commented, observing Bumblebee's reaction.

He beeped in agreement, and as if to emphasize the point, made a fist and punched his palm with it.

"But even someone like Arcee needs a strong, handsome Mech to hold her close, to make her feel better when she is down," June remarked, "I mean, she must feel really lost and lonely after losing two partners."

Bumblebee didn't look up, only nodded sadly.

"She needs to move on," June finished, "and I think you're the best Autobot to do it."

Bumblebee now lifted his head curiously.

"Bumblebee, I've been watching you since I first met the Autobots. And the way you look at Arcee is definitely more than that of a friend," June stated softy.

The yellow robot began to shake his head furiously in denial. He beeped and chirped negatively and June could have sworn that he was blushing. She stifled a chuckle and turned into the stern mother Jack Darby spent the last sixteen years of his life with.

"Bumblebee, don't lie to me," she ordered sternly, "Why can't you be honest with me? I know I'm not as close to you as Raphael…"

Her pity speech won Bee over as he frantically beeped and shook his hands. June guessed that he was probably apologizing and was about to speak when a voice came from behind.

"Bee's trying to tell you he's sorry and that he would never withhold information from. And he's sorry if he upset you," Raf explained smiling at Mrs. Darby and his giant best friend.

"Hello Raphael," Mrs. Darby greeted.

Bumblebee waved to his friend and, seeing that Mrs. Darby wasn't upset anymore and had apparently forgotten their conversation, he sighed in relief. He didn't know how wrong he was.

"What's going on?" Raphael questioned.

"Oh, Bumblebee was just being stubborn. He refuses to admit that he has a crush on Arcee," Mrs. Darby explained as she mock-glared at Bumblebee who looked back innocently.

"So you noticed too, huh?" Raphael remarked showing no surprise.

Smart kid, noted Mrs. Darby.

Raf then turned to the yellow Autobot and smiled encouragingly, "Come on, Bee, we promise we won't tell anyone. We just think you shouldn't let any feelings you have for her to stay hidden. You might miss your chance."

There was a brief silence

Bumblebee finally relented and beeped something to Raf. Mrs. Darby was impressed that the young boy had finally managed to get something out of the yellow robot. She watched as Raf nodded and then turned towards her.

"Bee says that he does likes Arcee more than a friend, but is afraid she doesn't feel the same," Raf explained.

"Well, Bumblebee, you'll never know until you try," Mrs. Darby stated, "Tell her how you feel, or you'll live the rest of your life regretting your decision."

Bumblebee nodded and beeped again.

"He says he doesn't know how," Raf replied sadly.

Mrs. Darby realized that what the yellow robot actually meant was that the war had robbed him any chance to learn about love and heartbreak. He had never experienced emotions and ties like that. And for the first time, Mrs. Darby felt anger and hatred for the monsters that did this to sweet, courageous Autobots like Bumblebee. Bumblebee's chances at a normal life, or any of the Autobots' chances, were destroyed the minute the war broke out.

Still, it didn't mean he could get back what he missed.

"Bumblebee, today is a day where love is confessed and shared. There is no one way to do it. You create your own way to tell that person you love them," Mrs. Darby assured, "It isn't something you learn."

The yellow mech still looked puzzled when Mrs. Darby got an idea.

"Why don't you offer Arcee to drive out with her this evening? Maybe watch the sunset together. That's a great way to spend Valentine's Day," she explained smiling.

Raf looked up at Bee and questioned, "How does that sound, Bee?"

Bumblebee beeped once in agreement. Then he jumped up nervously as he looked himself over. Raf chuckled as he explained to Jack's mother that Bee was worried about his appearance.

June Darby laughed softly before reaching into her bag to take out some car wax and two other items.

"Here, this will help him look even more handsome. And these are my gifts," June finished as she handed Raf the wax and a long rectangular object and handed Bumblebee a rearview mirror decoration that consisted of two bumblebees.

Raf's gift was a laptop cover with a bumblebee on it.

"Thanks Mrs. Darby," Raf replied happily as Bumblebee beeped in approval.

"You're very welcome. Now, Bumblebee, why don't you show Raf your Valentine's Day gift while I have a word with Arcee," June stated as she turned to leave.

She heard a few beeps of worry.

"Bee wants you to keep what we talked about between us," Raf called from behind.

"Of course, I wouldn't want to betray his trust," Mrs. Darby assured.

She didn't want to tell Arcee about Bee's feelings. She was just going to try to cheer up the female Autobot. And if mentioning a certain adorable yellow robot's crush on said female Autobot would help both sides; then so be it.

Hopefully, her plans would work.

If not, she would have two miserable Autobots on her hands.

End of Story

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Note: That was painful. I have been trying to write the Bumblebee chapter for days. This was definitely my most difficult chapter to write. I hope it is good enough.

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