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I looked at a possible elementary school I wanted to enroll Saoirse and Eden in. Tessa and Cade suggested the school, and it looked like a good one for the girls to attend. If Saoirse got in, she'd be in the first grade. I wasn't sure if she'd be as caught up as the other students; I tried teaching her as much as I could - Eden, too - in the few years I had.

Sighing in frustration, I exited the site I was on and rested my chin on my hand.

"Is something wrong?"

Bee's Holoform sat next to me, after spending a majority of the day with Abby and the twins. He had helped me a little with Saoirse and Eden. I leaned back on the sofa, scrunching my nose.

"I want to enroll the girls in school, but I don't think they'll be able to catch up with the others."

Bee put a comforting arm around my shoulders, an almost half-hug.

"They'll be able to catch up," Bee said.

"I haven't been a great teacher for them," I said, feeling frustrated with myself. "What if they do as well as I hope they can?" I fiddled with my fingers, feeling insecurities bubbling in the pit of my stomach. If they were to be in the elementary school Tessa and Cade seemed to like, what if they got made fun of by the other students? What if they ask about their eyes, or where their father is?

Scowling, I tried to push down the feelings I absolutely despised.

"Saoirse and Eden are brilliant Sparklings," Bee assured me. "They're Optimus's Sparklings. It's only natural they're intelligent."

I shot him a playful look. Bee shot a mischievous, lopsided smile. I slapped his shoulder playfully.

"I just want them to be doing well here," I said solemnly. "I don't want the other kids to be making fun of them or anything like that. They've been through enough hardship, already."

"Desirée, you know if anything happens to Saoirse and Eden, the people responsible have to deal with us, right?" Bee shot me a serious look. "A Prime's Sparklings are very important figures for Cybertronians. Though a Prime hasn't had a biological descendant in centuries..."

"These are five...six year old kids, Bee." I crossed my arms over my chest.

"Don't start making excuses for them," he warned. "Abby says humans get more cruel the older they get. She says girls are especially cruel, sometimes, when they get older."

I snorted, rolling my eyes sarcastically. "I know," I said exasperatedly. "No one's safe from you guys."

Bee smirked. "I know," he said smugly. "A Prime's Sparkling is very important. So is his Sparkmate."

I smirked, rolling my eyes. The Autobots always mentioned how important a Sparkmate is to a Cybertronian; and when a Sparkling comes around, as well, that's when a Cybertronian gets very protective.

"I'm well aware of the regulations of being a Sparkmate," I said, scoffing.

Bee gave a gentle nudge, trying to reassure me. "Give the girls a chance before you start really worrying," he said, giving me his best smile. "You need to just wait and see what happens. The moment you're sure something's happening, the moment you suspect something's happening, that's when you take action."

"But I can't help but worry, they're my babies!" I exclaimed. I shot Bee a firm look.

Holding his hands up in surrender. "Listen, I'm telling you to just give them a chance!"

"I will," I mumbled. "But I'm still worried. They're half-human, Bee. The only visible difference with the girls and other kids their age is their eyes. I don't know if they'll develop any weird powers or not! I want them to go to school and feel normal - I don't want them having secrets from any friends they make, I don't want them feeling unsafe. They're wonderful, smart kids, Bee."

"I know."

"But not everyone will look at them as equals." I looked at Bee. He was looking deep in thought. "You have Alec and Athena. What if Abby wants them to go to public schools and people look down on them?"

"I'll handle the situation," he said firmly.

I gave him a look. "Once Alec and Athena are old enough, and the possibility of Abby wanting them to go to public school arises, you'll understand why I'm feeling this way!"

"Desirée, calm down," Bee said. He gave me a look, his baby blue eyes serious. "I know why you're worrying so much. You don't want Saoirse or Eden feeling unwanted or unsafe. I don't want Alec or Athena feeling that way, either. Just take a deep breath. Try and schedule an appointment with the human who's in charge of the school and just try and see if it's the school for the girls."

"Cade and Tessa say they think it's a good school," I said. "I'm trying to trust their judgment." Rubbing the bridge of my nose, I sighed. "I'll take your advice, though, Bee. Thank you."

Bee nodded. Standing up, the Holoform stretched before sighing. Giving me a nod goodbye, he dismissed the Holoform.

Aside from the girl's playing nearby, the house was quiet. Cade and Tessa weren't home. Bee had been my source of interaction at the moment. The other Autobots had spent their time socializing me, but they were all resting at the moment.

I sighed. Maybe I did worry too much.

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