(Nightglide POV)
I was waiting for Optimus at the skating rink with two pairs of roller blades. Since Optimus probably has no idea how to skate, I purchased him some roller blades. Black ones for me and red and blue ones for Optimus.
I already had my roller blades on, along with a white helmet, a backpack, black armor(whatever you call the thingies you were to protect your knees elbows and hands) a gray sweater, and black leggings.
In the backpack, I had a blue helmet for Optimus and blue armor. (sorry I could not find a blue armor picture)
Finally, I heard the sound of an engine. I saw a blue and red trick parking and then a man came out. He was wearing a red jacket over a silver T-shirt with the Autobot insignia, along with black pants and blue boots. He walks over to me. " Hello Nightglide," he said. "Please Optimus, when near humans just Dawn," I said. "Very well." he said, " Why did you want to meet here?" I smiled. He always preferred to get right to the point. He hasn't changed at all. " Well, Optimus, today I am going to teach you rollerblading. It's my favorite thing to do in my free time when I have any. Its fun, I'm sure that you're going to love it. Once you learn the basics or skating." I said as we walked into the "arena".
I could not help but laugh when Optimus tried putting on his roller blades without my help. He ended up putting the left skate on the right leg and the right skate on the left leg. Furthermore, when he tried to tie the skates he failed miserably. It took some convincing but finally, he let me tie his skates for him after putting them on the right(not the left-right kind but the right wrong kind) legs.
When I was done, he tried to stand up but fell immediately. I could not help but laugh at the expression on his face. I seriously wish I had my camera or my phone at that moment. " How can this be so difficult?" he questioned. " It gets easier if you practice." I said " I promise if you come here every day after school by next week you are going to be able to do cool tricks on your skates. Don't worry if you practice and actually put effort into this, you will be a pro."
He looks at me with hopeful eyes. " Then let's get right to it. You know I love learning new things," he says. I smile. After this hole war, after all of those walls that he had built to conserve his emotions, he always opened the door to the home where his emotions lived when we were alone. He might seem tough, but under all of that armor, he is just as sweet and soft as a plush teddy bear.
A gentle giant. If was to describe him, I would use those words. A gentle giant. It defines him perfectly. Sure he is huge, the giant part, but also he cares about others wellbeing instead of his. "Oh, Optimus," I said. "When are you going to change, I mean you literally don't care about yourself. You could be dead and another bot could just have a broken leg and I am sure you will tell Ratchet to fix whoever this bot is first. You are so selfless. It's getting ridiculous." He looks at me with a questioning look in his optics . . . er, eyes. " If it bothers you I am sorry, but I will not change," he said. I smiled. "Of course you won't. I like you just the way you are." I said. He smiled back.
"Well, enough chit-chat. Let us proceed." I say. I stand up and Optimus tries to follow my lead but ended up almost immediately falling. Luckily for him, I caught him at the last moment. " Er . . . thanks, Nightglide." he said. "Please Optimus. Just Dawn when in public. And you're welcome." I say as I raise him and put him on his feet. Or skates, same difference.
Then I notice how quiet it has become around the rink. I look around and see that people are staring at us. Most boys stare at me with perverseness in their eyes, along with anger that was directed toward Optimus. Also, there were some girls who directed their anger towards me. obviously jealous that I was hanging out with Optimus. Optimus seemed to notice it as well. "Why are they all staring at us?" he questioned. " Don't mind them, Optimus, their just jealous that you can skate so well," I said smirking. He caught on to my joking attitude and smiled.
We started to make our way to the rink and we made it but not without Optimus falling five times. When we got to the rink Optimus immediately tried stepping in. Only to fall again. I could not contain my laughter. "And that's six. How many times are you planning to fall before you learn not to?" I ask. Orion glared at me. "Very funny." he said, " I know right." I helped Optimus stand up.
I explain to him the motion of rollerblading. Then I show him. One leg in front of the other and push to the side. The other leg in front and push to the side. He tries to copy my movements but ends up on the floor. Again. Once again I help him stand up. I hold his hand when he tries to do it again. This time he finally was able to keep his footing and not fall. He repeats this process five more times. Slowly but surely over the next hour, he started to release the tension in his body to become more relaxed. I made a few tweaks in how he should rollerblade. Bend your knees, don't necessarily keep your back straight, keep your head up, don't look at your feet. He followed my lead.
By the end of the day, Optimus was able to rollerblade quite well considering the fact he first stood up on roller blades on this very day. By the time we exited the rink, it was already 9:59 pm. "Well, can I expect you to meet me here tomorrow same place same time?" I asked. He nodded and smiled. I smiled back. Unconsciously we took a step towards each other. Orion started leaning in until our lips were millimeters apart. Suddenly there was a loud DING! Both of us jumped back in surprise. Realizing what almost happened I blushed and looked away. Orion did the same. We stood like that for a couple of minutes before our eyes met again. Quickly I took a step towards him and planted a kiss on his cheek. He looked startled by the small action and we both started to blush furiously. I quickly walked over to Night Flight and got on. I put on my motorcycle helmet(just like the one below) revved my engine as a sight of see ya and sped off into the distance planning to have a good night's rest so I could properly regret this tomorrow when I see him again.
(A/N) For anyone who reads this, I am so sorry for not posting for so long. I had a school trip and had to do tons of homework and all that school slag. Anyway please please PLEASE comment if you like this so far. Even though I am not exactly posting to get a lot of reads just making this book for fun cause I had a lot of time and ideas for a book I would love to hear your comments on this. Even though I don't like complaints I am fine with them. I am good with any sigh that tells me that you are at least taking some of your time to read my works.