*Chapter 13: Prom Date*
Things have changed for the Autobots and the ones who aided them around the base. Months pass, and they decide to move the Autobots to a bigger base since they are staying on Earth. Even for Jack's safety, he hasn't seen Orionna in a while. He had heard and seen her once in a while on her free time, but they can't go anywhere. Orionna wanted to be sure the Decepticons can't get to Jack like last time.
June was told about her late husband's secret before he left. She was upset. She couldn't even speak. Jack comforts her everyday, but June was too hurt from the truth. She thought the whole time he left for not being in the family anymore, but he left to keep his family safe. Kirk wanted to keep his wife and son safe from the Decepticons.
XX
It's been a year since the Autobots have arrived on Earth, and Jack is now a senior in high school. After he graduates, he will be going to college with Sam. Since Jack hasn't been seeing his Autobot friends in a while. Since Bumblebee has been staying with Sam, he's been telling Jack to send messages to Orionna to check up on her and tell her that Jack has been doing fine. Still, Jack wanted to see Orionna. Not hear from her. Just see her. Jack wanted to tell her his senior year and how excited he was to graduate. And prom night is coming. And he didn't have a date.
"I don't know, mom. It'll feel weird to go to prom without a date." Jack said as he and June went shopping for his suit. "Sam and Mikaela are going together and...I don't have a date."
"Did you ask Orionna?" June asked. "She can be in her holoform, right? No one will know who she is."
"Mom, I haven't seen her in months." Jack reminded her. "Orionna is not human. She's an Autobot. I hear from her, but I hardly see her. I haven't seen her since New Year's." June placed her hand on Jack's shoulder. He looked at her.
"Jack, I'm sorry. Look, I know you two are best friends and you have feelings for her. Yet you promised Optimus not to get in the romantic relationship with her." June said. "But you know what? Who cares if you two aren't the same. I know you love her."
"I know. Wish I could tell her someday. But, what if she doesn't feel the same?" Jack said. "What if she doesn't understand love?"
"Oh, Jack. I'm sure she does." June said. "Now, are we going to find you a suit or not?" Jack sighed in defeat. He can try to have a good time with Sam and Mikaela. There are some things to do besides dancing. Hanging out with friends. Yet, Jack wished he could ask Orionna to go with him.
The night of prom has finally arrived. Boys in suits, girls in dresses. The school is decorated. Bumblebee drops off Sam, Mikaela, and Jack at the front. Bumblebee told them that he will be joining them in his holoform since he had free time to spare for the night.
"Thanks Bee. See you in a bit." Sam said, shutting the door behind him after Mikaela and Jack got out. Mikaela is wearing a light blue dress and her hair is in curls. She is wearing the silver earrings and a silver necklace. Sam is wearing a gray suit with a black tie. His hair is slick back. Jack is in his new white suit with a blue tie. "You guys ready?" Sam asked his friend and date.
"Yeah." Jack said.
"You okay, Jack?" Mikaela asked. "You look down."
"No, I'm fine." Jack said. "Let's go inside." He walked up the steps. Sam gave Mikaela a wink before taking her hand.
The gym was filled with students and teachers. Music is playing. Balloons are hanging every corner of the gym. Jack sat on the empty table, fiddling with his fingers. He looked up to see his former crush, Sierra, and her new date, Vince, on the dance floor. Vince has red hair like Sierra, but his hair is darker. He is one of the bullies of Jack's, but right now, he's gone soft for Sierra and that gave Jack a break from having a hard time.
"Jack." A voice spoke. Jack turned his head to see Bumblebee's holoform. He has blonde hair with black highlights. He is wearing a yellow suit with a black tie. "Come with me. I have something to show you." He said.
"Uh, okay." Jack said. He got up and follow Bumblebee out.
They walk outside the school building and there is Jack's car. Orionna is here. Before Jack could speak, the door opened and coming out is Orionna in a light blue dress. Her hair is down with some curls. She is wearing blue high heels, silver jewelry, and a choker. She looks at Jack and Bumblebee with a smile.
"Surprise." Orionna spoke.
"Orionna? What're you doing here? I thought you were-"
"I know I was supposed to be at the base, but...it wouldn't hurt to come here." Orionna said, walking over to Jack. "Your mother talked to me and I felt bad that you come here alone. Without a prom date." Jack couldn't help but to smile at her. He turned to Bumblebee.
"You two have fun. I'll be around." Bumblebee said, walking back inside the school to check up with Sam and Mikaela. Jack and Orionna held hands and follow him.
XX
"Alright, alright, alright! I hope you all have a good time. Now is the time for the slow dance for all the dates out there!" The man on stage said as he started to play a song for the couples around the gym floor. Jack and Orionna are in the middle of the dance floor, holding each other as they dance slow. Orionna smiled up at Jack with her bright blue eyes.
"So, this is what teens do? They dance to celebrate?" She asked.
"For seniors. We have prom and then we graduate. And then, we finish school." Jack told her. "After I graduate, I go to college with Sam." Orionna nodded a bit. She frowned a little. Jack frowned too. "I know, but...we'll see each other again. Right?"
"I hope so. I feel bad for not seeing you often." Orionna told him. "I really do want to see you, Jack. But, I had to help protect this planet and train the soldiers. We've been having new recruits." Jack said. He thought about his feelings for her. Should he tell her?
Earth angel, Earth angel, will you be mine?
My darling dear, love you all the time,
I'm just a fool, a fool in love with you.
"Orionna, there's something I want to tell you." Jack said. Orionna looked up at him. Jack took a deep breath. "You remember my birthday last year? And we were at the ferris wheel? And...we almost kissed?"
"Yes. Why?"
"Well...I...I've always loved you, Orionna." Jack admitted. Orionna didn't say a word. Yet, she felt her cheeks burn. "I love you ever since we stopped Megatron. It's crazy to have feelings for an alien, but I know how I feel about you. I love you, Orionna." Jack said.
Earth angel, Earth angel, oh one I adore.
Love you for ever, and ever more.
I'm just a fool, a fool in love with you.
I fell for you, and I knew,
The vision of your love's loveliness.
I hope and I pray, that some day,
I'll be the vision of your hap, happiness.
"I thought I was the only one who felt the same." Orionna said. "At first, I wanted to ignore those feelings, but I can't. When we almost kissed, my spark was beating so fast. But, my father wouldn't want us to be together."
"I know. And I promise him." Jack said, holding Orionna's hands. "And dammit, I wish we can be together. If only I was..." He stopped.
"If only you were what?"
"If only...I were an Autobot, we can be together." Jack said.
"No. You can't change. You're human." Orionna said, shaking her head. "We can't change for each other. I can't turn away from my team. I can't turn away from my father. He would be so upset. I lost my mother. I'm all he has left."
"I can't make you leave. And...we aren't Romeo and Juliet." Jack chuckled a bit.
"Who?" Orionna wondered, tilting her head.
"Heh. Never mind." Jack said.
Earth angel, Earth angel, please be mine.
My darling dear, love you all the time,
I'm just a fool, a fool in love with you.
"Sam, look." Mikaela said as she dances with Sam. They look over to see Jack and Orionna across from them dancing and talking. They couldn't hear what they are saying, but they can tell that they are having a good time. Sam smiled.
"Those two look good together. They could make a unique couple." He said.
"Sam, you know they can't be together." Mikaela said. "Jack promised Optimus that they can't be in a romantic relationship. Jack is a human, not a robot."
"Babe, Jack wouldn't break that promise. Still, be nice if they are a couple in secret." Sam joked. Mikaela rolled her eyes playfully as they continue to dance.
Sierra and Vince dance not too far from Jack and Orionna. Sierra opened her eyes to see Jack holding Orionna close. Vince noticed his girlfriend's focus are on Jack.
"You jealous or what?" He asked.
"No. Just happy to see Jack have someone." Sierra said. Vince turned to see Jack with his date. Jack gave Vince a wink and a smirk. Vince rolled his eyes and move away with Sierra. Orionna turned her head back.
"What is it?"
"Oh nothing. Just teasing some jerk who has my old crush." Jack said. "Now that I have you."
I fell for you, and I knew,
The vision of your love's loveliness.
I hope and I pray, that some day,
I'll be the vision, the vision of your happiness.
"Orionna, I know we can't be together and all, but..." Jack blushed a bit. Orionna waits for him to continue. Jack stared into her eyes with his blue ones. "Can I kiss you?"
"Huh?"
"I just want to kiss you. Just this once. In case we don't see each other ever again. I'll be going to collage, and you'll be busy at the base and all-"
"Okay." Orionna said.
"Wait, what? You wouldn't mind?"
"One kiss wouldn't hurt." Orionna said. "But, if we do this, we cannot tell anyone. Not even my father."
"Totally." Jack said with a nod. Orionna closes her eyes. Jack leans in and place his lips over hers. Orionna's cheeks are bright red as she felt his warm lips on hers. Her hands went up to his face to cup it. Jack's hands are around her waist. They finally kissed. It was worth the wait.
Oh, oh, oh, Earth angel, Earth angel, please be mine.
My darling dear, love you for all time,
I'm just a fool, a fool in love with you.
Jack and Orionna pulled away after the song ended. They both blush like mad. Sam and Mikaela walked over to them with smirks.
"Hello, lovebirds." Mikaela giggled.
"You...saw that?" Jack asked.
"Don't worry, we won't tell a soul or bot." Sam told him and Orionna.
After prom, everyone is ready to go back home. Bumblebee offered his friends a ride home. Orionna wanted to follow them back to tell Jack one more goodnight. After Mikaela was dropped off, Sam and Jack arrived in their neighborhood. They see June waiting for them at her front porch. Orionna came out of her car to see June.
"Hello, June." She greeted. June came up to her and hugged her as Jack walked over as Bumblebee sat by next door after Sam walked in his house. Jack and Orionna told June of how much fun they had tonight. But they cannot tell her about the kiss. June will spill the beans. June hugs them both and tell them that she is going to bed.
Orionna turned away and look up at the night sky. The moon was full.
"When can I see you again?" Jack asked.
"Someday." Orionna told him. "I will never forget this, Jack." Jack smiled. "Now, I must go." Orionna was about to get to her car, but Jack stopped her. Orionna turned and her lips met his. Jack pulled away and smiled at her.
"Good night, Orionna." He whispered. Orionna smiled back at him.
"Good night, Jack. Till we meet again." She turn and disappeared. The car roared to life and slowly drive away. Jack turn back to get in the house. Bumblebee sat in front of Sam's house. He was aware of their relationship. He knew he couldn't tell Optimus about their kiss. Bumblebee will also keep this a secret.