AN- I've been a bit busy with exams lately so sorry if this is a bit well horrible like i felt the last on was.

-Chapter 8-

Lennox got up and sang to my shock and horror, Just dance by Lady Gaga. I never will think of that song the same. Sam was even worse though when he did Barbie girl. I think even Bee was forever scared by that one. After that I sort of lost track of what was going on. Back to my own little mental world that I have come to know and love since the incident last year. I didn't even notice how much time had passed until I felt a pair of arms wrap about me from behind.

"Hey there beautiful." He whispered into my ear.

"Optimus! What the? I thought...?" My thoughts were a complete mess from being so abruptly taken from mental Ville.

"Didn't see me coming, aye?" He chuckled. "Well then, I guess I'll just have to show you the punishment for not paying attention." I eyed him cautiously as he walked about the couch and sat facing me. But before I could ask what he was talking about, his lips captured mine in a kiss. The way he kissed me, even when he wasn't trying, just made me melt in his arms. Just like my mother used to do. That thought alone caused an abrupt change. I quickly pushed Optimus away from me and moved away. I didn't even notice the confused and worried look in his holoform's eyes or the worried glances I received from others in the room. Yet again I felt his arms encircle me from behind but this time he wasn't letting go. I struggled in his arms but he simply held me tight. I realized he was talking calmly to me, telling me it was alright and that i needed to calm down. Slowly I stopped fighting and just sat in his arms and sobbed.

"Anna, what's wrong?" He asked me quietly once i had calmed down a bit. "Just talk to me love." I wasn't sure what to say. No i did but i knew i wouldn't. There are some things I was just not ready to tell anyone and unfortunately that meant Optimus too.

"I...I don't want to talk about it now. I... I just can't." I whispered brokenly. "Just promise me something." I moved to look his holoform in the eyes.

"What would that be?"

"That you won't leave me." I stared into those bright blue eyes of his. I needed to know I had someone to love who wouldn't leave me when I needed them most.

"Annalina, I, Optimus Prime, swear on my spark that I will never leave or hurt you in anyway." He spoke so strongly, his lovely baritone voice surrounding me in comfort and love.

"Thank you. Oh Optimus, Je t'aime." I leaned forward and kissed him slowly as he pulled me closer to him.

"Je t'aime trop." He said back. As I realized what he'd said, i felt so wonderful but then burst out laughing. I noticed everyone was again looking at me funny.

"It's nice to have you smiling again but what is so funny? Optimus asked me.

"You learned French." Slowly it dawned on him what i was laughing about and he joined me in the hysterical giggles. And as laughter truly is contagious, so everyone in the room was joining in despite not knowing what was going on.

"Ok, " Ironhide started after we all simmered down. "What was all that about?"

"The first time Optimus drove me home i spoke French ad he didn't have a clue what i said. Now all of a sudden here he is being all romantic in the same language and he didn't even realize it." I said, explaining everything to those who knew what my mind was. I was grateful for it to because it had switched the topic. But when i looked up to Optimus, who had disengaged his holoform, I knew that he still remembered and wanted to know.

Now I turned away and looked to Mikaela who had a funny look in her eyes. "What are you thinking over there? And don't say you're wondering how I'd look in a mustache." That got even more funny looks from everyone but Sam and Mikaela, but I didn't care. Though I must have broken some record for the oddest looks given to one person in a single day.

"I was thinking we should go to the mall for some well needed shopping and relaxation." She smiled at me.

"You would think that. But for once I think that's a great idea. I need to do something completely pointless." I laugh at the look she gives me. I know she treats shopping very seriously. Suddenly Optimus pipes up.

"Bumblebee and I will accompany you." After that was said no time was wasted in getting on the road. I rode of course with Optimus. Sam, who was being dragged along, and Mikaela were in Bee. In no time at all it seemed we had been to several different stores and had several large bags filled with purchases, courtesy of N.E.S.T.

"Hey why don't we stop by the food court? I'm feelin' a bit peckish." I suggest to the others. It was the one move I will come to regret most in the future. Optimus led us to a table where he and the other males in the group waited while Mikey and I went and got food. She went to subway and got subs for her and Sam. Me, I went to Taco Bell. Gotta love the crunch wrap supreme. We were just feet from the table when I caught sight of what I had been dreading for months now.

"Oh God, help me." Optimus hears my plea and quickly becomes worried.

"What is it?"

"It's..."

Oh No a cliffie! Sorry if it's a bit short but I have to save the action for the next chapter since I won't be able to fit it all into this one. Who do you all think is the mysterious thing that's got her freaked out?

Reviews would be amazing! Happy reading!