Alright here's the next chapter as promised. Just thought I'd let you guys know that I won't be updating next week cause of exams so I made this one a little longer than my previous ones and a lot more fluff! ;) So enjoy and hopefully I will be updating soon!

Disclaimer: I don't own Transformers.

Chapter 5

Another day, another week. Time seemed to fly by. I had gotten Maisy to be able to not pee in the house and so far so good. Ron and I had also gotten closer. He has helped me with Maisy a few times. Things seemed a little bit better between the two of us. I still felt uneasy around him after he told me he didn't feel the electricity that flowed between us.

Presently, we were all heading out to the annual Lennox camping trip. I used to go with my parents and Anna with hers. It was a tradition done through many years before the start of the school year.

I was helping Anna pack her things into her duffle bag since I was already done my own. Today I was wearing my favorite blue hoodie with a pair off cut off jean shorts and my signature necklace. Annabelle was wearing a light purple shirt with a cardigan and black shorts.

" You do realize that were only going for the weekend right? " I told her.

" Yeah yeah I know. But you can't be over prepared. " Anna said. Over prepared as she said it was bringing along five pairs of shirts and pants each. She even brought her damn makeup.

" Good luck fitting all of this in your bag. Maybe if uncle Will and Ron come sit on it, it could fit. " I smirked.

" Har de har har. " She said.

We finished her packing easily enough and brought our things downstairs. Ron helped us put our bags into the back of the van. Oh god. He's wearing one of those fitted shirts again.

I continued to stare at him at he lifted the bags into the van like they weighted lighter than feathers. At the same time, I gazed how his arms flexed and heat spread through my face. I quickly ducked my face in time so that Ron didn't see. However uncle Will caught me.

" You alright Jess? " He looked at me concerned.

" Yup. I'm fine. " I squeaked. He simply shook his head at me and continued to where he was originally headed.

Us girls were taking the van and the boys were taking Ron's truck Ironhide. After getting all settled into the back seat with my cousin and the dogs, we headed out towards the camping ground. Not even an hour later we arrived at Crystal Lake Campground. So many memories surfaced to my mind at the sight.

Once the engine stopped, Anna and I hopped out and headed to the back to unpack. The lot was quite large and was surrounded by large trees with a few trails headed to other parts of the camp, like the beach and the showers.

I grabbed the bag that held mine and Anna's tent while she tied the dogs to a tree. Ours was a dark green as Will and Sarah's was navy blue and Ron's was black. Here comes the fun part.

" Do you remember how to do this? " I asked Annabelle as she neared me.

" No not really. I was hoping you did. " She said looking sheepish.

" Do you girls need help? " Ron offered since his was already up. Wait, what?! How'd he finish putting up his tent already? I looked at him incredulously.

" No! " I went red from my sudden outburst. Ron and Anna looked at me amused. " I mean uh we can do it. Right Anna? " I gave her a look that said go along with it.

" Yeah for sure! " She said sarcastically while rolling her eyes.

" Suit yourselves. " Ron said going back to unpacking his things from his truck.

" Alright we can do this. " I reassured myself more than Anna. " Where's the instruction manual? " I said to myself searching for it.

" Oh um that instruction manual? " Anna said pointing to something on the ground embarrassed.

I turned to look at where she pointed. It was in fact the instruction manual I was looking for however it was ripped to shreds by the pups.

" Ugh! You have got to be kidding me. " I said frustrated. " Oh well it's fine we can do this the old fashioned way. "

We took out the tarp that would serve as the floor and spread it evenly on the ground. Then we grabbed the poles that would hold up the top and sides.

" Where does this one go again? " Anna asked confused from where she sat on the opposite end of the tarp.

" Um I think it goes in that thingymabobber. " I said uncertainly. I picked up one part of the pole to attach it to another when I missed and pocked Anna's stomach. I giggled at her stunned expression. She simply rolled her eyes at me.

At that point, Ron had finished unpacking all of his things a little while ago and was lounging on a camping chair and Will and Sarah were just finishing placing their sleeping bags in their finished tent. They had started a fire as they watched us for entertainment.

" Are you sure you don't need help? " Uncle Will asked.

" Yup! We're fine thanks. " I replied before Anna could open her mouth. She glared at me for refusing the offer.

After forty five minutes of trying to put the poles together, Anna had given up to go play with the dogs as my frustration kept building up. Will and Sarah had went for a walk about ten minutes ago.

" Ugh! I give up! " I yelled throwing the pole away in anger. What I failed to notice was Ron approaching as he caught the pole before it could hit him.

" Nice throw but if you're not careful someone could lose an eye. " He grunted.

" Oops sorry. " My face grew red. Yay for me.

" Here let me help you. " Within five minutes the tent was perfectly made and all of our things were inside.

" Thanks for the help. " I muttered not wanting to deflate my ego.

" What was that? I didn't quite hear you. " He smiled at me innocently. I glared at him darkly. He smirked in return.

" Thanks Ron! " Anna exclaimed happily wrapping her arms around his torso in a one armed hug. My face grew even redder when he looked at me.

" See what a proper thanks looks like? " I merely grumbled in reply. He laughed at my reaction. Glad I could amuse him.

Will and Sarah came back from their walk to start making dinner. It was a bit odd to see Ron eating since he never ate with us. Just another thing to add to the weird things about him.

I woke up at around 7 and got up to go for my run. I put my hair in a french braid and put on my usual workout clothes. I silently got dressed and quickly got out of the tent with Maisy to let her go pee. After putting her back in the tent and making sure that Anna hadn't woke up, I zipped the door back down. I turned around to come face to face with Ron.

" Morning. " I said. He grunted in reply. I went over to the cooler to fill my water bottle.

I followed one of the trails that came to the recreational field. There was a soccer field with a track around along with a basketball court for the kids and adults to enjoy. I stretched for a few minutes before I started running on the track. No one else was there besides me and a few younger kids on the soccer field.

I was getting excited about joining the military forces with Will and Ron. It was only a week and a half away until we were shipped off to who knows where. I also couldn't wait to meet everyone as I remembered mine and Ron's conversation after supper last night.

Flashback

" Hey Ron? " I said to get his attention.

" Something wrong? " He started to look around for the threat. I giggled.

" No, I just wanted to ask you about something. " I said getting back his attention.

" I'll answer whatever question you have for me at the best of my capabilities. "

" Can you tell me more about the Autobots? " I looked at him curiously. He looked back surprised at my request.

" Well what do you want to know? "

" Just the basics, who I should watch out for. You know the gossip. " I said winking. Whoah confidence boost right there. He grunted.

" Well to start off with the Leader, Orion Pax, he's one of my oldest friends. He's a kind and mighty warrior. He can convince anyone of the smallest of hope in the middle of war. Next there's Ratchet, he's the best medic you'll ever meet. He can get agitated easily when annoyed so watch out for his wrenches. "

" Wait he throws wrenches at people?! " My face was one of horror.

" Don't worry as long as you stay out of the med bay, you'll be fine. But if he does take a swing at you then duck. Cause it's gonna hurt. "

" Are you talking from experience? " I asked wincing at the thought of getting a wrench throw at my head. He grunted in reply.

" Anyways where were we? Oh yeah then we have Bumblebee, he's one of our youngest. He's our best scout and always does his best to keep everyone happy. You'll get along with him perfectly. You're about the same age. "

" You're making me sound like I'm a kid or something. " I frowned.

" Compared to everyone else you are. " He chuckled as I scoffed. " I've already told you about both sets of twins but I should also warn you about Swiper. He likes to think he's a ladies man so watch out for that. Other than them, there's Jazz and Arcee. Jazz is Orion's first lieutenant at the moment and he's quite down to earth. Arcee's the only female of the group and one the most cunning warriors I've fought with. "

" Sounds lonely being the only girl in an all male group. " I sympathised for her.

" She won't be the only girl soon enough. "

" What does that mean? Are you getting reinforcements? " I asked.

" Something like that. The Ark is set to arrive at base within a few weeks after our arrival. And then another one later on as well. "

" What's the Ark? " Ron looked at me awkwardly.

" It's our form of transport. " I looked at him confused. " It's classified. "

" Can you tell me where the base is? "

" Classified. "

" Who's on the Ark? "

" Classified. " ( A/N He doesn't actually know who's on the ship. All he knows is that there's both femmes and mechs among. )

" Is everything classified? "

" Yes. "

End of flashback.

I was lounging on a camping chair sketching Maisy. I had just started when Annabelle came up from behind.

" Can I try? " She asked.

" Sure. " I said. I took out a few pages from my book and handed them to her with a few tools.

We were drawing for over an hour as I gave her a few pointers here and there. I was finishing up Maisy's eyes and Anna hard a hard time doing um...pretty much everything. Looks like the talent of art didn't run in the family. The drawing she made looked like it had been made by a five year old. No offence to her.

Will came by to see what we were up to.

" Looks great Jess. " He boasted.

" Thanks. "

" What do you think of mine dad? " He turned to look at hers when his eyes widened like saucers.

" It's definitively something honey. Keep working on it. " She gave him a quizzical look.

" Who's up to go for a swim? " Anna asked happily wanting something else to do.

" Yeah we have time before we start making supper. " Sarah said from her spot in the tent.

" Ron? " Will asked. Ron pondered for a moment.

" Only if you go as well Will. " He retorted.

" Of course. We can't go without going for a swim. " Oh uncle Will was gonna go for more than a swim I grinned evilly.

We all got changed and headed out. It was early afternoon when we arrived at the beach. It was awfully big for the camp but no one was complaining. There were a few picnic tables stored out and the mess hall was just a bit ahead.

There were quite a few people around. Most of them were teenagers and adults. The kids were probably busy doing activities with the camps counsellors.

We settled ourselves under the shade of a big tree.

" Hey dad! Last one in has to wash Ironhide! " She giggled as she ran in her pink and white polka dot bikini towards the water.

" Thanks for the heads up! " He sarcastically replied running after her.

Sarah and I settled ourselves on our towels still clothed. Ron was sitting against the tree watching people swim and play in the water. I chatted with my aunt for a half an hour with Ron putting his input here and there.

" Hey guys! Come on in the water's great! " Anna yelled out. Sarah got up and stripped her cover off and took off to the water.

" Come on Jess! " Anna yelled out again.

" I'm coming I'm coming! " I scrambled myself up from my towel. I turned back to the only person left.

" You coming Ron? " At once he stripped his shirt and was ready to go. Oh my...not again. I quickly looked away to control myself before he saw me. He started to walk towards the shore line. Taking that as my cue, I slid off my shorts and my tank top. Ron turned back and eyed me.

This time I couldn't control the blush that took over me. I suddenly felt self conscious in my blue push up styled top and string bottom. I tried looking away but only noticed other guys were checking me out. An idea popped into my head.

" Last one in has to kiss Will! " I sprinted past Ron laughing like a maniac. I heard a growl behind me and turned my head to see him running after me. Looking at the fastest route to the water, I ran up a few rocks to jump off of. Ron realized my plan and quickly followed after me. I stopped for a few seconds to look back at how far he was. He was maybe 3 seconds away from getting past me.

Instinct took over me and I jumped off the high rock and dived into the water. I jolted to the surface and swam where I could touch the bottom. I heard a splash not far behind me and figured he followed suit.

" Pucker up Ron! " I laughed at his reaction.

" Not happening in a million years. " He grunted.

" Aw why not? Are you shy? " I teased. I holding onto Will because I couldn't control my laughter.

" What's so funny? " My uncle asked perplexed.

" I told - giggle - Ron that the last - giggle - in the water has to - giggle - kiss you. " I was finally done laughing and able to stand by myself.

" You think that's funny then do yah? " He asked. I faintly nodded not aware of what was gonna happen next.

" See how funny this is! " He started splashing me until I had to turn around because I couldn't see anymore. I squealed at the sudden action. My uncle stopped his movements and looked at me innocently. I looked back at Anna as we both secretly grinned at each other. I turned to our culprit with my own innocent look. He narrowed his eyes at me and opened his mouth as if to say something but I beat him to it.

" Now! " I said to Anna with a huge smile on each of our faces. We pressed on Will's shoulders and pushed under the water. That's how the water fight started.

It was now boy versus girls and we were totally winning. Well if you asked me that is. Aunt Sarah had retired for a nap under the big tree.

" We should have a chicken fight! " Anna said brilliantly.

" A what? " Ron asked.

" It's when at least two pairs of partners sit on each other's shoulders and tries to knock the opposite teams off. It's really fun. " She explained.

" Seems like a rather pointless human activity. " He grumbled.

" You're just afraid to lose Ronny. " Annabelle grinned.

" Let me show you how to win little one. " Ron said. " You and me versus Will and Jess. "

" Awesome! " She exclaimed. We got onto our respected partners.

" Ready to lose Annie? " I asked smirking. She absolutely hated being called that.

" Bring it. " She said determined. Will and Ron advanced closer so that Anna and I could start wrestling. We were evenly matched until she remembered my weak spot. She simply had to touch a part of my side and I wiggled to get her hand away from me when I slipped from Will's shoulders.

I hated when my one biggest weakness was exposed. I was extremely ticklish. My head came up to the surface.

" Yes! In your faces! "

" Totally unfair! You know I'm completely useless when I get tickled. " I frowned.

" Suck it up. You lost fair and square. "

" Help! Help! My friend! She can't breathe! " We all turned around. A girl about my age was yelling about her friend laid out on the sand unmoving.

Ron rushed forward to help her. Or so I assumed. We all followed after him. He bent down and started performing CPR. He kept pumping her chest and after no results he bent down and filled in her mouth. Even when he was trying to save someone else I still got jealous. There seriously had to be something wrong with me. Maybe I could go see a doctor...

The girl on the beach lurched upwards and began breathing again. But the way she did made it seemed fake...like it was all an act or something.

" Thank you! You saved my life! " She said in a whiny voice.

" Are you sure you're all right? " Ron asked seriously.

" If I wasn't before, I sure am now. " She giggled flirtatiously. Oh she was gonna get her...

I felt a hand on my shoulder. I looked to my side to see Anna holding me back. She shook her head with a small smirk on her face. Yay. Just another thing she can hold on top of my head.

As soon as everything died down we decided then would be a good time to start heading back. We were all sitting around the campfire eating marshmallows after supper and when Will had finished cleaning up Ironhide. I giggled remembering his grumbling figure as he washed the big black truck.

" Alright we're heading to bed girls. " He said as he and Sarah got up.

" Goodnight. " The three of us sat for a few minutes before Annabelle fell asleep on my legs. The dogs were already passed out in the tent.

" What do you think of the trip so far Ron? " I asked.

" I like this camping ritual. " He said from across the pit.

" You've never been before? " I wondered out loud.

" No, I've never had much time for such trivial things. "

" You didn't wanna do things like this with your parents or with your family?

" I had a hard time growing up. I lost both my creators at a young age. " He grumbled. Wow real smooth Jess. I scolded myself.

" I-I'm s-sorry... I didn't-t know... " Thing really couldn't get any worse.

" There's nothing to worry about. Or to be sorry for. It happened a long time ago. No one could of prevented it. They perished in the wraths of war. "

" Doesn't make it any less painful. I've lost family as well. And if it's any constellation, I understand how you feel. I too lost family members to war. My grandparents died when I was five. " I didn't really remember them all too well but I do remember loving them with all my heart could muster at such a young age.

" Guess we have something else in common. " His eyes were glued to the dying embers.

" What else is there? " My curiosity took over.

" Our attachment to this family. " And I couldn't find myself to disagree with him. I looked down at the sleeping Annabelle on my legs.

" And they're all that I have left... " I muttered. However Ron still managed to pick it up.

" Will told me you lost your parents. May I ask how? "

" They died on a stormy night driving when they hit a crashed transport in the dark. " My eyes were glazed with tears that I wouldn't unleash.

" I'm sorry. " Was his only reply.

" Me too. " I whispered. I nudged Anna awake so we could head to bed. " See you tomorrow Ron. "

" Night. " He grunted. Him and his grunts. I rolled my eyes. All three of us went to our separate tents. I changed into my pajamas since Anna was already rolled up on her blow up mattress in hers. I opted for dark navy blue slim sweatpants and a black t-shirt.

It started to rain outside just when I had to pee. Great. Maybe if I rushed fast enough I could make it to the girls washroom before it got worse. Deciding against bringing a sweater I ran to my destination.

Unbeknownst to me, the rain had picked up a lot and it was started to thunder. Wait no. Thunder and lighting, I realized as I opened the door. I took out the flashlight I had brought along since that was the only light source I had at the moment. The cloud was masked by the dark clouds. It was pouring when I stepped outside. I sprinted back to the lot but as I was nearly there, the flashlight stopped working.

" Of-f cou-urse, jus-st my lu-uck..." I shivered violently. The rain had soaked into my now wet shirt and my running shoes. I hope I don't get hypothermia. The water was extremely cold.

" I finally found my way back to the camp site when I really heard the thunder. I looked up to see flashes of lightning. Sobs started to wrack my body. The storm was too much. I couldn't see anything.

It got dark all of a sudden and it started pouring rain. It seemed as though the gods were trying to tell me something bad was going to happen.

" A married couple ... it was an accident ... didn't see it coming ...

It was dark and raining really hard and it was making it hard to see. A transport was coming one way and took a quick turn to avoid hitting a deer. Well the wet road made the transport fall and flip over. At the same time as that was happening, another car was coming the opposite way and came straight on with the flipping transport.

... both passengers didn't make it. They were killed on impact ... the people in that car were your parents ...

I started to cry even harder as I stumbled to find my tent in order to get out of the rain and get dry. I saw the outline of a tent but I wasn't too sure if it was mine.

" Anna-a? " I shuddered. No one answered. Tears poured down my face mixing with the pouring rain. I was all alone...

" Jess? " I hear a male voice. I couldn't find it in me to say anything. My legs gave out from under me. If it hadn't been for the strong pair of arms that had caught me, I'd be on the cold wet ground. The male voice I realized belonged to Ron. He brought me inside his tent.

" What in Primus' name were you doing out there? Were you trying to get yourself killed? " He looked angry but still concerned. My mind was too foggy to ask what Primus was.

" I had t-to pee. " More shudders.

" And you didn't think of bringing a sweater? " I shrugged my shoulders.

" You're too stubborn for your own good. " His handsome features frowned. It bothered me that I was the cause of this. " It almost got you killed today. "

He sat me down on his mattress to dry me off. He grabbed a towel and rubbed my arms. He took my face in his warm hands, cue the electricity and wiped my face from the water. Only to have more of it leak down from my eyes.

" Why is there still water on your... Are you crying? " He questioned. I looked away embarrassed. This was the second time he saw me crying. He must think I was insane.

He took my chin in one of his hands to make my eyes look at him. I shuddered again. From the cold and the current running between us.

" I'm here for you Jess. You can tell me. " His gaze softened as more tears slid down my face.

" My parent-ts dies in in a-a storm... I-I... " He took me in his arms.

" Come on let's get you out of these clothes huh? " I blushed at what he said. " Here. Take off your shirt and put this on. " Ron handed me one of his big sweaters entitled NEST on it and turned around to give me some privacy.

I quickly changed out of my soaked shirt and into the warm sweater.

" Alright you sleep on the mattress and I'll take the floor. " He said. I shook my head as to argue with him. " No arguing. "

I laid down on the mattress and pulled the thick blanket over me. Ron laid down on the ground and used some clothes as a pillow. A few minutes ticked by as I stilled shuddered violently. The one blanket wasn't doing it for me. Looked like Ron didn't get cold easily.

" Ron? " I whispered.

" Hmm? "

" Are you-u co-old? "

" No why? " He turned around to face me. He looked at my frozen body and sighed.

" Aw Jess why didn't you say anything? " He got up from the ground. " Push over. " I moved to the other end of the mattress. Ron got in and pulled the blanket back up. " Well I didn't get in here to steal back my bed. " He grunted. I blushed at what he meant.

I crawled closer until I was right beside him. He rolled his eyes at my actions. He opened his arms and pulled me flush against his chest. I laid my head against his chest as one of his arms went around my shoulders and the other to my waist.

" Primus Jess you're freezing. " Having enough of being cold, I snuggled my head deeper in his chest under his chin as my right arm hugged his torso. Our legs became intertwined from our position. Warmth radiated off his body as he pulled me closer to him if that was even possible. Every time our skin touched a spark of electricity would go off. That feeling began to lull me to sleep and I welcomed it.

" Ron? " He mumbled in his chest.

" What? "

" Thank you for everything. And for staying. "

" You're welcome. "

I fell asleep in his arms and dreaming of his deep blue eyes.

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