Love Survives All Chapter 5, a transformers fanfic

AN- Sorry it's been so long. I know that this is absolutely ridiculous and I have no good excuse. I hope you forgive me as I will be updating more frequently from now on if anyone still cares. Anyway no one wants to hear me talk, On with the story! BTW the song that she sings is Till you love me By Reba Mcentire

Disclaimer- I don't own jack. I do own any OC's however. So that's that.

Chapter 5-

Annalina walked calmly down the hall. Although it was early morning and far from the assigned time, her nerves were at an end. Today was a very special day for her. It was her first date with Tim. She could remember that moment like it was yesterday, which actually it was.

-Flashback-Yesterday-

Sam was pacing back and forth in his living room. Annalina and Mikaela were with him waiting for the others to arrive. It had been decided last time they met that they would meet at Sam's and then go out and grab some munchies for a picnic. However the rest of the invited were late and Sam's patience was running thin.

"Where are they? I said one o'clock and it's already almost 1:30!" Sam shouted annoyed with life.

"Shut up, Sam. They probably got stuck in traffic or they just ran a little late. It's not like they just would decide not to come but not tell us." Anna scolded calmly. Just then the door opened and in came the three they were looking for, Tim, Bee, and Rick.

"Sorry we took so long. Mr. here had a bit of backing out issues." Tim apologized.

"That's okay. Well, everybody is here. Let's hit the road!" Everybody filed back out to get going. Sam and Kaela went with Bee. Annalina went with Optimus. Everybody seemed to be in a good mood.

Once in his cab, Annalina decided to start a conversation. "So..." It didn't go to well.

"I have noticed that you seem to like music. Care to elaborate?" Good thing he didn't have problems.

"Well, my favorite is country but I listen to lots of things. Except for metal and screamo."

"That's very interesting. Sam told me you would say that. He..." HE didn't get to continue though as she cut him off.

"Sam said that! He usually doesn't take an interest in my life. What else did he mention?"

"He said you also liked I believe he said vocaloid and that you were an amazing singer."

"Well he was right on the first account. I don't know about the second. I do like to sing but never in front of anybody. Sam's the only one I've ever sang in front of so one opinion isn't very accurate."

"Well why don't you sing now. That way I can judge for myself."

"If you insist." She didn't know why she said that. She never sings in front of anyone. But there was something different about him. Something that she just couldn't resist. So he turned on a country station and she began to sing along.

"I sent you roses, I warned you I would
Do all that I could to show you the way that I feel
Please, don't say I'm wasting my time
I've got nothin' but time so I'll do all that I can to catch
That ghost of a chance

The sunlight, the moonlight
Are beyond my control
And there are stars in the heavens
That I'll never hold
But if dreams give you power
Then I'm strong enough to offer my heart
And never give up till you love me
Till you love me

I looked in your eyes, so bright and so blue
And that's when I knew that you could be mine
If good things come to those who will wait
Well, I guess I can wait if that's what I have to do
Oh, it's worth it for you

"That was beautiful, Anna." Optimus whispered.

"Thank you." She blushed in embarrassment. They were quiet for most of the remainder of the trip. Optimus had tried to make small talk but after a while figured out that she didn't want to talk right now.

They went straight to the lookout with Ironhide while Sam and Bee went for the food. They didn't have to wait long though. So together they sat and talked. Ironhide brought up weapons which spurred a rather interesting discussion of the death penalty. Then somehow, by Bee's doing, it switched to music.

"So, Anna, what's your favorite song?" Bee asked her.

"Oh no." Sam muttered silently.

"I heard that Sam. Anyway it's got to be a tie between Love is War and Have you Forgotten." She said with certainty.

"Which version?" asked Mikaela.

"Rin's version definitely. Miku's voice is too bubbly."

"I like Miku." Sam interrupted.

"That's great for you Sam. I don't though. Len is my favorite. Out of all of them my least favorite... Daughter of white, hands down." Annalina countered.

"What are you three talking about?" Ironhide pondered completely lost by the conversation.

"It's called Vocaloid." answered, surprisingly, Optimus. Everyone looked at him, shocked. No one had expected him to know, not even Bee. Annalina got over it quickly and added to the statement.

"Most of the songs are done by multiple artists." They all dropped it after that. They finished any food that was left and got back into their respective vehicles. While everyone was busy, however, Optimus had done a bit of thinking about Annalina. He had a theory about her and needed a way to test it. Lacking any ideas he silently commed Bee to talk with Sam and Mikaela.

-Optimus to Bee. I need to speak with Sam.-

-Sure thing Prime- The line changed for a moment then came back. -Whatcha need Prime?- asked Sam through Bee's comm.

- Sam, I … Well you see... ugh...- He didn't know how quite to word his request. However he didn't need to.

-Just ask her on a date, Optimus. I believe that answers your question.- Mikaela told him simply. She had seen the way he had looked at her during the picnic when she wasn't looking. She also saw how she had done the same for him. Somehow the thought of Optimus asking Anna out made her laugh. She didn't though as she had to do with other things.

-How did you know I was going to ask anything like that?- Optimus asked perplexed. Sam and Bee were confused as well but intelligently stayed silent.

-Women know these things, Optimus. Just get it over with.- "Bee cut it." And he did before Optimus could respond, leaving his leader alone with his own love issues.

Optimus was lost. He knew Mikaela was right but still he was... nervous. He shouldn't be after all he has faced down thousands of Decepticons and come out victorious, has lead the Autobots for millions of years. Why should this be any worse? Something in his spark told how was going to be one of the most difficult things he had ever done. Matters of the heart or spark are always the most difficult. So, he decided, better as Mikaela said get this over with. he returned his attention to his holoform and the woman seated in his passenger seat.

"Annalina," He began.

"Yes Tim?" She turned to face him, her green eyes sparking in the sunlight.

"I was wondering if you would like to... maybe... possibly go out to dinner tomorrow...with me?"His stammering was becoming unbearable for himself. He sounded like an idiot. He turned away in shame.

"Actually, Tim, I'd love to." He turned back around to look at her. Her face was a deep red from the strength of her blush. He didn't know what to say. His joy overtook him and he grinned like, again, and idiot.

"I'll pick you up tomorrow at two." He finally said as he pulled up to her home. "I'll see you then." He frowned slightly as she exited. It faded when she looked at him.

She smiled gaily up at him. "I look forward to it." with that she turned again and headed inside. He stayed there for a while, simply staring into space. when he finally returned to reality he sped off to base to 'prepare' himself for tomorrow.

End Flashback-

She didn't know where they were going but she had talked with Mikaela later that night who said to dress nicely. So with nothing else to do she started going through her closet to find a suitable outfit. After several outfits and hours later she finally thought she found the right one. It was a simple red blouse with some blue sparkles on it, a black skirt with that ruffle thing at the bottom that went down to mid thigh, and a pair of black, heeled dress boots.

She turned from the mirror to look at the bed behind her and the giant mess she had made with her clothes. not wanting to look at that any longer, she turned to the clock. 11:00 was spelled out in bright red numbers. Oh crap she thought. She moved quickly to get everything into some semblance of order. Once that was done, she moved to the kitchen to grab a light snack. She wasn't too hungry despite not having eaten anything today. Therefore she grabbed a banana and called it good. Now I have to decide what to do with my hair. She marched herself into the bathroom to finish her preparations. After struggling with her unresponsive hair she simply decided to let it stay down and not continue her futile attempts at styling it. Her makeup was simple as well. She wore a light layer of eyeliner and some mascara, nothing more nothing less.
She looked at the clock again. 1:55 it said. excitement filling her she moved into the living room to wait out the last five minutes. Thankfully they pasted by swiftly and the next thing she knew there was a knock at the door. Getting up to answer it, she opened the door to find the all too welcome image of Tim standing there.

"Ready to go?" He asked of her.

"Of course." She walked out and closed the door behind her.

She avoided looking at him on the drive there and so spent it in silence. Once they arrived, he helped her out and led her over to their designated location. Which much to her surprise was a table set up at the lookout.

"Oh Tim, Its perfect." She chanced a glance at him and felt the ever popular blush that came with thoughts of him. They sat and chatted amiably while they ate. They kept the conversation easy with no complicated topics just yet. Despite her previous endeavors not to, she could not keep her eyes off him. Something about him kept drawing her in. Somehow, someway , she was going to find out what.

"I must say you do look lovely this evening." Tim complimented randomly.

"Thank you." Her constant blush deepened further. He was beginning to wonder how red she was going to get. then again he shouldn't be talking. While in his holoform he blushes as well and in that case he has been fairing about as well as she has.

"It's getting late. Perhaps we had better be going." It pained him to say that but it was true. He just hated not being with her. It was a new thing to him and , he thought, quite a welcome thing.

"I guess you're right." From the lack of enthusiasm in her voice, apparently she didn't truthfully want to leave either. But alas all good things must come to an end and they got back into his alt-mode so he could take her home.

As they neared her home he took his chance. "Perhaps we could do this again sometime." He looked at her hopefully.

"I wouldn't have it any other way." She practically beamed at him. "Thank you for everything today, Tim. I really enjoyed spending time with you. Good night." She spoke softly as she exited his cab, once they pulled up to her home.

"Your welcome, Annalina. Good night." He pulled away silently once she entered the door. As he drove back he thought about what she had said. "I enjoyed spending time with you." She had said spending time with him specifically. Not I enjoyed the date but I enjoyed being with you. That's a good sign...I think. He thought to himself. Well he sure hoped it was.