Sunny decided to surprise me by driving to the beach to watch the sunset. He parked on the cliff the overlooked the calm and surreal ocean. The sky was on fire with the shades of red, blue, and violet from the descending sun. I got out and sat on Sunny's hood, which was still pretty warm but not too hot. I nearly squeaked when a pair of arms suddenly wrapped around my waist, pulling me into a warm body. I turned my head to see Sunny's beautiful eyes looking down at me with a drop-dead smile. I felt a blush creep up when I realized how close our faces were.

"You like the view?" he asked. I grinned and turned back to the sunset.

"It's beautiful, Sunstreaker." I whispered, leaning into him as we both rested on the hood. I felt the body of the car lower slightly as he relaxed on his wheels.

"I don't need a sunset on the beach to enjoy the view I can see everyday." Not understanding what he said, I turned back around only to have soft, warm lips capture mine. I froze instantly, my heart pounding and a wave of emotions swirled around my chest. Fear was one of them.

'Oh no,' I thought, 'it's going to be like my nightmare.' I shut my eyes and waited for the possessiveness to arise, but it never came. All I could feel was warm, sweetness, and safety. Why was I so scared of Sunstreaker? I trusted him with my life. How did I suddenly forget that I loved him too?

I felt my body relax completely and melted into the kiss. I turned my body around so it was easier for him to hold me. Sensing my body's adjustment, he placed his hands on my hips while my arms snaked around his neck, holding him closer. Our bodies fit perfectly together while our lips molded and kept time with each other. The kiss deepened and became more passionate, we didn't even care about the sunset anymore.

I moved one hand down to his chest while the other played with his hair. I could feel his chest muscled through his shirt, but there wasn't too much. Keeping one hand around my waist, he moved the other slowly up and down my back, sending shivers of excitement down my spine. His lips left mine and trailed down my neck to my collarbone, and I had to hold in a moan that threatened to escape. I new he was getting excited too by the way he pulled me closer, as if it were even possible. Now he was sitting on his alt mode with me standing between his legs, starting to lean back and pulling my on top of him. I followed, but stopped when was laying back, my arms were on either side of him. We looked into each other's eyes. Both of us panting like we ran a marathon. I could see the want and lust in his eyes, but for some reason, I wasn't afraid. His eyes were different than the ones in my nightmare. They held a kind of sincerity and love that the other eyes didn't.

'Maybe it was just my fear of Sideways that drove me away. Maybe,' I thought, 'maybe Sunstreaker is just what I need to stay sane.'

His eyes darkened a little, leading me to believe he was talking to someone over the comm. link. I stood back up so he could get up. When his eyes became light again, he looked at me. He looked troubled and angry.

"Sunstreaker?" I asked.

"That was Ratchet. He said to return immediately." He let out a frustrated sigh. "They picked up on a Con signal in the city somewhere." His fists clenched. My throat hitched.

"I-Is it-?" I couldn't even finish, but Sunstreaker knew who I was talking about. He shook his head.

"I don't know." I could feel the fear rising up within me, I didn't even notice I was shaking until Sunstreaker placed a hand on my arm and I stopped. His face was softer as he pulled me into a hug. It was a firm, yet gentle hold. I felt protected and loved, which what I've always needed. In all my life, I don't ever remember Sunstreaker being like this around me; or maybe it was because I've never paid any mind.

"Don't worry, Sam." Sunstreaker's voice took me out of my worry zone and into reality. "I'm not going to lose you again. I'll risk everything to know you're safe."

His promise was oddly comforting, yet I was a little unsure. How much was he willing to risk in order to keep me protected. I don't think I could ever live with myself if he died because of me. I don't think I could take losing another loved one in my life.

"Just promise me you won't do anything stupid." I breathed a laugh. He pulled back so he was looking at me with a devious grin.

"Come on, this is Sunstreaker you're talking to. I never do anything stupid." I gave him a look. "Most of the time."

I sighed. "You're more troublesome than you're worth." He struck a pose. I tried not to laugh.

"Which is a lot." I couldn't hold it in anymore, I busted out laughing. He playfully glared at me, but then lightened up.

"You know, you should do that more often." He smiled.

"What, make fun of you more?" I asked, still laughing.

"Laugh."

I stopped, looking at him surprised. I quickly looked away, knowing I was probably blushing furiously.

"We should probably start heading back." I said, after an awkward silence.

"Alright, let's go." He walked over to the passenger side and opened it for me.

"And the chivalry continues!" I said with a fake shocked gasp, followed by a chuckle.

"Hey, you'd be surprised how chivalrous I can be!" he stated with fake offense. It was obvious he's never used the word 'chivalrous' before.

"Uh-huh." I said sarcastically when he was in the driver's seat.

"Yeah, yeah, laugh it up pipsqueak." He grumbled. He started the engine and began to drive off.

"There's the Sunstreaker I know and love." I laughed. He looked away, a slight blush forming on his face. I smiled, deciding that I would torture him more later.

"Oh, I almost forgot! Open the glove box." He suddenly said. Confused, I opened it. Inside was a folded up piece of paper. I looked over to him, for some sort of explanation as to what it was.

"Look at it." He simply said.

Curious now, I unfolded the paper. When I did, I gasped. The poorly drawn picture of a pink Ironhide. I almost didn't believe it till I saw in the corner printed poorly in crayon: 'Sam, Age 8'.

Sorry this chapter was so short. I just felt I had to get this chapter up for those who were a little disappointed that Sam and Sunstreaker didn't have the love scene that they deserved. I hope this makes up for it! Thanks for sticking in there!