A/N: Here's another drabble for you lot. Let me know what you think. R&R. Enjoy!
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Ride
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For two years after Cade had met Optimus, had repaired him, had fought for him and beside him, he hadn't been able to ride inside of the familiar cab. He had never realized how awesome it had been to be riding inside of Optimus Prime, the leader of the freaking Autobots! He had never appreciated it, not until he was no longer able to do so. And it had been something he had greatly missed for two years.
Hell, he had just missed Optimus period.
Needless to say, after Optimus had returned, Cade had taken a ride with him any chance he got. Optimus never seemed to mind; in fact, he always gave Cade that same small smile he always gave and would oblige him. Cade knew that he wasn't the only one who enjoyed the rides; Optimus did too. Why else would he always agree to Cade's countless requests?
Riding with Optimus gave Cade a sense of peace and comfort that he simply could not describe. Being with Optimus period made him feel complete and whole. He would always love Emily, always, but his life with Optimus was what was happening now and it made him feel incredible. The big things and the little things. Especially the little things, like riding with Optimus.
Just being with him out on the open road made him happy. It didn't take much, not where Optimus was concerned. And he wouldn't have it any other way.
Right now, they had stopped driving and were stationary. Optimus could probably see the stars, but Cade, who was still in the cab, couldn't. Not that he minded. Sure, he liked star gazing, but he didn't need to see stars to feel as though everything around him was endless. That was a feel he already got from Optimus, so he didn't need the stars for that. Just being with Optimus in any way was enough for him.
Sighing in contentment, Cade ran his hand absentmindedly over the dashboard. He smiled softly when he heard Optimus' faint purr of pleasure. It was nice to know that he could pleasure Optimus in any form he took on instead of just his holoform. While he stared up at the ceiling of the cab, Cade continued running his hand along the dash, lost in nothing, just enjoying the company of his transformer.
"Cade," Optimus said. His voice was soothing, soft, and just a bit rough, just enough for it to draw you in and capture you.
"Yeah, Optimus?" Cade replied, still spacing out a bit.
"I had only planned on a simple outing. However, if you had something else in mind, I would not object," Optimus told him. Cade then realized what he had been doing and he stopped stroking Optimus' dash. Blushing furiously, Cade sat up and banged his head on the ceiling.
"Ow! Shit! I-I'm sorry. I didn't even realize…" Cade was sure that he sounded incredibly stupid and childish, just like a ditzy school girl. But he calmed down a bit when Optimus began to chuckle softly.
"Do not trouble yourself, Cade," Optimus reassured him, a smile in his voice. "It is too cold out tonight for us to do such things. But the night is young and we may return home if you want to start."
"Uh, well, that's not why…I wasn't…I'm not…" Cade trailed off. Let's face it; even if he wasn't in the mood, he'd be in the mood. This was Optimus Prime, leader of the Autobots and his significant other/boyfriend/lover. He'd be in the mood even if he was covered in sewage waste just by hearing that voice.
"I just wasn't thinkin'," Cade finally managed to say.
"I see," Optimus said and Cade knew that he didn't imagine that slightly disappointed tone.
"But I am now," Cade said with a grin.
"Oh?"
"Yeah. You're right: the night is young. Let's head back home," Cade told him, his grin widening.
"Alright then," was all Optimus had to say.
Even though Cade had much to look forward to once they got home, he still enjoyed the ride. It was something that he had missed a lot when Optimus was away. But now, Optimus is here with him and he wasn't going to take anything for granted.