Work had been boring today. I mean, the morning of course was crazy, but that's just a normal thing. In the morning we have to get every resident up, and depending on their needs be with them for twenty - thirty minutes, each. And when there's twenty - six of them that you're responsible for with only one other person to help you, it gets a bit stressful. But, that's normal. What's not normal is being three hours from the end of your shift and not having anything to do. Now, I don't mind not having anything to do. Trust me, 12 hour shifts wipe you out, especially on a Friday night. However, I hated sitting on my ass and not doing anything.
I decided to go home today instead of going over to Jay's house like normal, and I was going to do the same Saturday and Sunday after church. I just couldn't bare to stand there and listen to Jay question me over something, and I hated lying to people. But I was really looking forward to being with Bee Sunday.
I just… I feel safe around Bee. Like, I love Jay, and I love being with Jay, but Jay. .. He hurts me. And not just physically, but mentally. … With Bee, I know he would never, never do anything I didn't want to do, or wouldn't let anyone make me do something I didn't want to do. Or allow anyone to hurt me or anything like that. Bee would protect me at all costs.
I smiled thinking of the man in the yellow camaro. I wonder if he goes to church any, or if he's believed in God or anything like that.
When I clocked out I headed for my car. It's a nice 2003 Jeep Wrangler, a dark navy blue. It's top was removable, but I hardly ever did. Jay didn't like it that way… There were quite a few miles on it, but that's alright. As long as it runs.
My apartment was empty and alone when I walked in. It's always a mess, I never have time to clean, and it's not like I'm trying to impress anybody. Jay has already deemed it unfit for him to even step in. So therefore I was free to do as I please.
I cleared a spot off of my couch and slouched down grabbing a bag of Cool Ranch Doritos that was laying next to me.
I flipped on the newest episode of Grey's Anatomy, chomping on my chips happily.
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I woke to the buzzing sound in front of me. It took me a second to realize that it wasn't in fact my alarm clock, but the television. I sat up reading that it was an emergency broadcasting.
"Good evening and welcome to channel 7 news." The lady said as I stretched out a yawn. "I bring you some dire news. As though of you who may remember the massive bombings in Albany, those same bombers are back." I froze where I was. THEYRE BACK?
"Authorities spotted the same black truck that was spotted two years ago in the bombings. That same truck was seen leaving the scene of a recent bombing in Goshen. If you have any information please call the police hotline."
I froze when they flashed a picture if a GMC topkick. The same one I saw following Bumblebee.
Oh no.
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"The humans have still naïvely placed the blame on me," Ironhide stated angrily to their leader. "They're going to be reporting me every chance they get. I'm going to be stopped by those annoying officers."
"A small price to pay, old friend," the Prime rumbled in a deep rich baritone that made Bumblebee stand straight and attentively. "We cannot risk the Decepticons ruining this beautiful planet. We have to fight them back."
"What am I supposed to do if they do pull me over, Prime!?" He logically argued.
"As long as you keep good company, you should be fine," the green medi bot stated calmly, finally shedding some light onto the subject. Bumblebee understood the hesitance at the beginning, but no one were to defy the orders of a Prime. In the end, even Ironhide would bend. "Be unthreatening especially when they pull you over. Comply with their very demands and as soon as they find they have nothing on you you will be cleared."
"Its just for a while, Ironhide," the Prime rationalized. Another thing Bee noticed about their Prime. Whereas he knew his orders were to be followed without question, he understood the fears of blindly going into a battle, especially on an unknown planet with unknown inhabitants. "My deepest apologies for anything that I may have done to make you feel as if you are in harms way. But -"
"Oh, save it Optimus," 'Hide interrupted. "I know you didn't mean any harm. But if one of these glitches is Barricade I swear I'll rip his spark out,"
Bumblebee turned away from the group when he heard music coming through his comm link. He had very rarely actually used the cell phone he had his comm link, due to the very few humans who had its number. That number in fact was a single one.
Jolene.
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"Hello?"
A sigh of relief came from Joey as she heard Bee's voice. It was late, 2100, and she was afraid he wouldn't answer.
"Bee! Oh thank God you're okay!" she breathed , tears staining her eyes. "I was so worried!"
"Oh, Joey. About what?"
"I just saw the news story… I thought that they would've taken you. I saw ta topkick following you home earlier…" A faint sobbed escaped. "I was afraid."
I faintly heard Bee chuckle. "Its alright love. I'm perfectly safe."
"Thank God. Alright Bee…" I let myself calm down, to breathe. "I guess I'll send you Sunday, right?"
"Wouldn't miss it for the world."
I smiled and hung up the phone. I switched the TV off, and deemed my couch be a good enough bed for the night. I double checked the alarm for work, rolled over and tried my best to fall asleep.
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Okay guyssss. So I have a lot of conflicting feelings as to where I should take this story. My favorite of all time is Optimus, but I'm feeling a strong pull towards Ironhide. I'll still have a while before I make it official, but your opinions are greatly appreciated ! :)
Make it a great night :)