Not going to make excuses as to why this took so long to update, real life got in the way and I've literally had no time to do anything, but now things have calmed down a bit my creative block is gone and I'm going to try and get back into writing, no promises though.

Anyway, pairing for this chapter is: Skywarp/ Thundercracker

It was a bit rushed at the end because I didn't want it going over 2,000 words, enjoy!

A kiss on the lips means I love you...

Skywarp was bored…scratch, that he was beyond bored.

Usually he wouldn't be so bored; usually he'd be out doing something fun…like pranking Starscream.

Usually, he wouldn't be stuck on patrol!

Skywarp sighed dramatically casting a woeful glance towards his companion, who seemed determined to completely ignore him much like the other seeker had being doing for the past few deca-cycles. He sighed again, quietly this time, 'Warp had no idea what he'd done to tick his friend off this time but whatever it was it must have been serious. The blue and white seeker never ignored him…well never ignored him completely anyway, sure the other would space out sometimes when Skywarp was describing some great new prank he had planned or just chatting about everything and nothing…but he never just blanked him, acting as if he wasn't even there!

Warp hated this crushing silence being directed at him…he didn't know what he'd done wrong slaggit! It wouldn't be so bad if he knew he deserved such treatment but he didn't and it was confusing him and he did not like being confused.

Skywarp would be the first to admit he wasn't the most mentally stable mech around, though compared to Starscream he was as mild mannered as an autobot, and being confused didn't help he's stability what so ever. Being confused made him feel stupid; primus knows he's been called stupid enough times without his friend making him feel it!

He growled angrily, stomping harshly through the undergrowth, uncaring now to whether an autobot spotted him or not. Throwing another quick glance to the side he felt his temper flare when he realised the other hadn't so much as twitched in his general direction, that same blank look TC had sported for the past earth month still present on the seekers face.

Skywarp seethed internally, fists clenching and unclenching. It wasn't fair!

He knew he was a general pain in the aft to well…everyone but he'd never done anything to TC! Well not on purpose anyway, sure there was that thing with the chickens but Skywarp had apologised for that for cycles on end! To the point Thundercracker actually threatened to wield his mouth shut if he said sorry one more time.

Skywarp felt he's wings droop and for the first time since he was a youngling he felt like just throwing himself to the floor, screaming and crying hysterically at the unfairness of it all.

He hated being ignored; TC knew that and the seeker had never truly ignored him before now. Warp stopped walking, watching Thundercracker carry on pushing his way through the thick green foliage.

Did…did TC no longer like him?

His mind reeled to a stuttering stop, spark lurching painfully within his chest at the mere concept that the cerulean seeker didn't want to be around him anymore.

He felt sick, dizzy and before he knew it he was kneeling on the hard ground, clutching his chest as his breathe left he's vents in rasping gasps. Hysteria and terror overwhelming his mind as imagined scenes of TC leaving him played over and over again each one more exaggerated and hurtful than the last.

Thundercracker was the only mech that he had ever allowed himself to get close to, the only one he confided in, the only mech he could be himself around who he could trust.

He couldn't handle losing the little bit of stability TC provided in this fragged up world. Black started to creep into the corners of his vision as he continued to dissolve into a frenzy of horror, it took him a moment to realise that someone was stroking his face, cooing nonsensical words repeatedly and gentle cradling him trying to pull him back into the real world.

Skywarp shuttered his optics, vision returning to normal and was immediately captivated by the expressive red optics inches from his face, concern and a hint of private panic that the other couldn't quite hide clearly visible within their ruby depths.

It took him another moment to fully take in just who was holding him, still whispering nonsense words, the white face and twitching wings failing miserably at hiding the worry the other seeker was feeling.

"TC?" he breathed, not quite trusting his optics at the moment.

"Warp?" A small, concerned smile graced the others face followed by a swift "Oomph" as the purple seeker tackled him, landing in a hazardous heap on the floor.

"Warp?" Confusion laced Thundercracker's tone as Warp snuggled into his chest, muttering about dancing trees.

"Do me a favour TC and shut up until the world stops spinning"

Thundercracker chuckled lowly the sound rumbling through his chest and startling the seeker sprawled across him, the others head whipping up so fast to stare at him TC was surprised something hadn't cracked.

"You're talking?"

TC shot the taller mech a bemused look before replying slowly.

"Yes?"

"To…me?" Skywarp seemed genuinely confused at this notion and TC glanced worriedly at the visible dent in the others helm from where he collapsed moments prior.

"You hit your head quite hard didn't you?"

Thundercracker scooted back in alarm as Skywarp suddenly leapt to his pedes, practically snarling at him.

"NO! Well maybe, but that's beside the point!"

TC felt he's concern grow as Skywarp paced restlessly; carefully he pulled himself up casually flinging organic debris off his armour, glancing quickly at the manic seeker across from him Thundercracker started at the venomous gaze aimed at him.

'O slag'

Was all he got to think before he was sent colliding painfully with the floor, letting out a squeaked 'Oomph' as the air was knocked out of his systems.

Wincing around the ringing in his audios, TC risked looking up at the seeker who had him pinned and promptly wished he hadn't. The look directed at him was one he had never been on the receiving end of, normally reserved specifically for the battlefield.

He shuddered unconsciously, slowly brining his own hands up to wrap around the one's holding him down. Deciding the direct approach was always best when trying to work out what was going on, he timidly asked:

"What's wrong?"

Apparently that was the wrong thing to say because as soon as the words left his mouth Skywarp snarled loudly, hands clenching unbearably tight on his arms. The normally friendly visage melted completely into a look of pure fury and considering they were now practically nose-to-nose, it was a danger far to close for comfort. TC had never really appreciated how terrifying his black counterpart could be considering he was never normally on the receiving end of the bipolar mechs mood swings, he at last finally understood why others who prompted this rage looked like they wanted to melt threw the ground…or run screaming in terror, which quite a few autobots had done in the past when confronted with the teleports full anger.

TC felt his spark hammering painfully in his chest as Skywarp leaned impossible closer, growling.

"What's wrong?" he hissed.

"What's WRONG!"

Thundercracker flinched as Warps grip tightened once more, feeling his armour start to buckle slightly under the strong grip.

"I'll tell you what's wrong" Skywarp spat, voice low and poisonous.

"How about you walking out of every room I step into? How about you completely IGNORING me even when I called for you?"

Skywarp's voice rose steadily as his pent up anger over the situation made itself known, blaring red optics glaring at him accusingly.

"How about YOU hacking into Starscream's computer to change the shifts around just so YOU COULD AVOID ME!"

Thundercracker turned his face away unable to face the righteous anger aimed at him.

"How did you…?"

A fist slammed into the ground besides his head before he could finish his sentence, barely missing his actual face. Skywarp leaned in closer still snarling.

"Starscream told me as soon as he realised what you'd done…hence why he changed the shifts back"

Thundercracker shook slightly, least he knew why Warp had been so upset earlier, coughing out the dust that had flown into his mouth when Skywarp's fist impacted the ground, he turned his face back up to regard the fuming seeker, concern washing over him as Warp's face changed to one of complete and utter dejection.

"Two earth months TC, you ignored me for two earth months"

Thundercracker felt the guilt that had been plaguing him for that time rear it's ugly head once more, clawing bitterly at his spark at the depressed look his wing mate sported.

"What did I do wrong?"

TC almost wished the other would start yelling at him again, anything to replace the spark-wrenching site of a trembling Skywarp, obviously resisting the urge to bawl like a sparkling.

Voice low and cracking as he whispered.

"Do you hate me?"

Thundercracker froze, CPU trying to compute that one sentence, 'hate warp?' That was impossible, the seeker was far to charismatic to hate, besides how could he hate him? Especially when he only just realised he lo….

TC twitched, smacking his helm and groaning loudly. Damn Starscream, he was right as usual, he should have just told his friend how he felt than trying to avoid him and his own newfound feelings.

It only led to chaos, which Starscream again predicted. He moaned again clasping both hands over his optics in an attempt to hide the shame he was now feeling.

He felt Skywarp shift and let go of his arms, sitting up and gently prodding him in the chest plate.

"Err…TC?"

Uncovering one optic to stare ruefully at the purple seeker who was still sitting on him, he sighed pulling his hands away from his face.

"I'm sorry Warp, I never meant to hurt you…I could never hate you"

He watched as Skywarp's face lit up in delight, jumping up and hauling him to his own pedes in the process.

"Good" Skywarp grinned, all previous traces of angst disappearing being replaced by confusion.

"But why were you so determined to avoid me?"

Thundercracker shifted, realising with horror that his cheeks were heating up as he tried to stutter a false answer to his brethren, spluttering nonsensical words under the intense gaze of the taller seeker. He went rigid as Skywarp's optics suddenly widened to an almost comical size before a slag-eating grin split across his face.

Freezing in trepidation as the teleporter sauntered closer to him, that intensely smug look still plastered over his face, a look that almost always meant trouble for who ever was on the receiving end.

Skywarp's optics scanned his heated face as he leaned in closer than ever before; breathe ghosting softly over him, Warp shuttered his optics before diving in to capture his own startled lips in a hard kiss. Long buried passion and need for the other flowing into the harsh press of metal on metal. Grey hands scrabbling for purchase on purple and black armour, desperately trying to bring the other closer the other's hands clutching tightly onto a light blue waist. Dragging the other further into their almost violently wanton embrace. Skywarp pulled away abruptly panting slightly as he rested his helm against his partners, manic grin firmly planted back on his face.

"Love you too TC".