Chapter 11: Surprise
I had a horrible day today. I haven't seen Miko for a few days, not only was she suspended from school, but she was grounded and couldn't come to base. I texted her during class and I got my phone taken away by our Math teacher who we think is a huge perv, but luckily he can't see the texts because of the lock on my phone.
I was waiting for the bell to ring so that I could go and get my phone from the teacher. I was absolutely dreading going in there. I bundled up in my jacket and I tugged my skirt down to cover my leg as I made my way to the classroom.
I stopped just outside the door and I raised my hand to knock, only for it to open as if he knew I was there.
"Ren, I see you came back for your precious piece of technology. Your sister has been texting you all day." He smirked.
"I bet," I say emotionless, walking through the doorway. He closed the door behind me and I felt the hairs on the back of my neck stand up.
"Lemme get your phone out of my desk then we can both leave." He said, shuffling over to his desk. This is the creepiest guy I had ever met. He had a monotone voice and a disgusting beard. He had a toupee to cover his shiny bald spot that I saw one time when he bent over.
"Alright Miss Nakadai," He said, holding my phone in his hand. "If I see it again in class I'll take it and hold it 'till Friday." He said. I don't think he was allowed to do that.
"Alright," I say reaching for it only for him to pull it away again.
"You know, I've noticed a steady decrease in the quality of work you're giving me. I could give you an extra credit assignment." He said. I had a feeling I knew where this was going.
"I'll start working harder. Now can I please have my phone? I'm kinda in a hurry." I say.
"Alright, alright. Don't get your panties in a twist." He placed my phone in my hand. That was so inappropriate. He had no effect whatsoever on my panties. I left without another word, walking as fast as my legs would carry me to Smokescreen.
"What took you so long?" He asks when I climb in the passenger side.
"I had to get my phone back from the creepy Math teacher." I huff. "It was so awkward." I lean back farther into his seat.
"Why'd you get your phone taken away?" He asks.
"I was texting Miko in class," I respond.
"You should be more discreet next time." He says.
"I had my phone in my lap," I say in my defense.
"Nobody thinks their crotch is that interesting." Smokescreen counters, making me laugh.
"You'd be surprised at what's out there." I shrug.
"Really? Are you an expert in the subject matter?" Smokescreen asks teasingly.
"I wouldn't say I'm an expert," I say. "I got my education from Miko. My baby sister." I laugh. "Not that she has any first-hand experience, but she's a curious soul." I smile fondly. "Or at least I hope not." I shrug.
Smokescreen chuckled and sped up once we hit the open road. He rolled down the windows and I take out my clips to let my hair be whipped by the wind. I shrugged my jacket off too, the desert heat coming through.
When we finally got to base I was laughing along with Smoke at a dumb joke that he had made and I take my things up to the platform. I drop my bag behind the couch and I get into it, wanting to start my butt-load of homework.
"What? Don't tell me that you're gonna ignore me to do school work." Smokescreen pouted.
"Smokescreen, I need to finish installing your holoform." Ratchet called. What's a holoform? Smoke groaned and stomped over to the medic as if he were a child. While he was consulting with his physician, I took this opportunity to do my work.
Smoke was gone a lot longer than anticipated. I expected him to be back in ten to fifteen minutes, but he was gone for nearly an hour! When he finally came back, I was about to die of boredom.
"Smoke, what took you so long?" I whine.
"Now you wanna spend time with me." He rolled his optics.
"It only took me ten minutes to get my work done. You've been gone forever!" I say. Jack and Raf paid no mind to our conversation. They were playing video games on the couch, cursing at each other for little things in the game.
"Well, now I have a surprise for you." He smirked.
"Really?" I was mildly surprised that he got me a surprise. "What is it?" I ask.
"It wouldn't be a surprise if I told you." He countered. I let out a small groan and I go to the edge of the railing, staring him dead in the optics.
"You're a dork." I huff at him with a small smile.
"Those are fightin' words." He said with a southern accent, making me laugh. "Come on. We'll go for a drive and I'll show you." He grinned madly.
"Should I be excited or worried?" I ask, hopping into his hand which he so kindly offered.
"Maybe a bit of both." He teased before tossing me lightly into the air. I gasped and closed my eyes, but then I found myself in Smokescreen's passenger seat. I put my skirt where it's supposed to be and I glare at the dash.
"Smoke! I bet everyone could see up my skirt." I whine.
"Is that such a bad thing?" He asks, peeling out of the base.
"Yes! What's under a girl's skirt is very private." I explain.
"Sorry." He apologized.
"That's alright," I say. Smokescreen pulled to a stop on the top of a cliff and I was waiting for the surprise.
"Alright, what's the surprise?" I ask. And my answer was a handsome guy sitting in the driver's seat. He had stunning blue eyes and dark hair. His clothes matched Smokescreen's color scheme and I could see the fabric of his clothes stretching to accommodate his muscles.
"Smokescreen?" I was amazed at his appearance.
"Yep. It's me." The guy, Smokescreen said. I could see his perfect teeth behind his lips when he talked.
"Wow. How are you human?" I ask.
"I'm not. Think of this form like another transformation. Ratchet tried to install the holoforms in all of us, but it was only successful in me, Bulk, and Arcee." He explains.
"You're pretty darn handsome." I compliment. I see him puff his chest out proudly.
"Why thank you." He grinned with that beautiful smile. "Now let's go have some fun." He grinned, his engine revving.