I know there's supposed to be slash and believe me I'm getting there ! I just need to set up the relationship more ;) thank you for the patience and also thank you for the lovely reviews. I treasure each one ;)

Jazz was scrubbing away dirt from Soundwave's shoulder plates as he told the story of how Percy and Drift got together 'we all suspected something you know, you can only do 'late night training' so many times a week, but we didn't say anything it's been a while since anyone was happy around here.' he lamented remembering Bumblebee and Sunny's latest break up 'boy that lil' bot can scream when he wants to' Soundwave listened intently to what he had dubbed 'bot-gossip' and scrubbed at his servos. The water had changed colour from all the soaps to a milky white that came up to Soundwave's chest. it was peaceful and Jazz's careful ministrations were making his engine purr. 'Pregnancy unknown to other Autobots?' he asked 'yeah no one had any idea some of the younger bots don't even know how to make one, so Ratchet has to give them all lessons tomorrow.' he laughed knowing just how awkward that conversation was going to be.

Soundwave felt the sludge seep into his visor and sighed 'Visor must be cleaned.' he said 'oh I have this little brush thing that helps.' Jazz offered 'click' Soundwave placed his visor on the side before dipping his face down into the water cleaning his eyes. Jazz wasn't expecting that, or anything that had happened he knew he only had to get the symbiotes affection but he found himself focusing on Soundwave. He didn't know why he was trying so hard to get along with the mech, or why he really wanted to know what his face looked like without the visor and mask.

Soundwave finished cleaning the muck and faced Jazz with a small awkward smile. without the mask he really needed to practice smiling.

Jazz was speechless instead of the usual yellow or red optics Soundwave had well neither! Tiny clear crystals seemed to make up his eyes. the shards of crystal seemed to move on their own changing to opaque and back to a clear that was so transparent you could see some of the circuitry behind. White light emanated from them in a soft glow.

Jazz wondered when the last time he saw something so beautiful. Jazz hadn't realized he'd cupped Soundwave's face until he felt the metal under his servos heat up, his chest was just lightly scraping the reinforced glass of Soundwave's front 'gha s- sorry I was uhm. They're beautiful. I don't think I've ever seen someone with crystal optics before.' he said his engine heating up far more then it should.

Soundwave was lost, his processor thinking ten seconds too slow to catch up to the conversation 'A-Affirmative crystal optics rare. Carrier used special ritual to pass on her powers to me.' he monotoned his voice always got even more stern and emotionless when he was embarrassed. Jazz merely nodded muttering a 'oh special ritual, your gonna have to tell Ratchet bout that.' before starting to scrub himself hoping if he acted like his nonchalant self the heat would go away. Soundwave rinsed off before starting to help Jazz with his door wings 'you don't have to.' Jazz offered stilling at the sudden touch 'negative, Jazz gave help, help must be returned.' he said and they fell into a comfortable silence.

Bluestreak, Hound and Mirage looked at each other from behind the door each taking in turns to spy 'you think that's just Jazz acting or?' Hound asked he was never good at telling this kind of thing 'I have no idea my love. But it seems like they're getting along.' Mirage said leaning into his filth covered lover 'urgh and just when we get a chance to use the bath.' he said 'I was just gonna grab some supplies but I don't wanna ruin this moment.' Bluestreak babbled 'should we tell Prime?' Mirage asked looking at the other two 'na Jazz is just being Jazz, nothing to worry about.' Hound said getting up from their crouched position 'but what if Soundwave hurts him?' Bluestreak asked worriedly 'your forgetting what Jazz is capable of.' Mirage said with a wink and held out his hand for Hound 'like princess said its gonna be fine.' Hound added he felt the slight annoyance from his beloveds spark at the use of his nickname but continued to the showers.