(Please see all previous disclaimers)
As Sunny headed for his quarters, in the rec room, Optimus was gently embracing his sparked mate and trying to guide her to a bot sized couch. Slowly, she moved with her mate. She needed his love and support. Soon, the pair were sitting down and slowly, Aquaformer calmed down.
Optimus, seeing that his mate had calmed down, soon spoke. "It's been a bit since I've seen you feel so upset. Do you mind telling me what happened?" Optimus asked carefully yet gently and warmly. He wanted to find out what had bothered his mate so, as seeing her this distressed bothered Optimus.
Aquaformer looked to her mate, and seeing that he was trying to figure out what had happened and that he was being supportive, she answered him honestly. "I was trying to help Sunstreaker repair a ding in the med bay when he started making things difficult for me. Ratchet had to step in so that I could leave and cool down. I don't think Sunstreaker likes me or respects me."
Optimus listened carefully. "Sunstreaker and his twin Sideswipe aren't always the most well-behaved bots, as they are young and occasionally lack discipline. Still, they should not treat you in such a manner" Optimus replied, trying to help build up his mate's confidence. "You know what I think?"
"What's that?" Aquaformer asked, a bit unsure. She hoped her mate was going to say something supportive, as she needed that.
"I think you need a break, as you are sparked and have been working so hard in the med bay for the last few weeks. We need some time for us" Optimus answered, hoping it would help his mate even further.
"But…but I like working in the med bay" Aquaformer responded, not quite understanding what her mate meant. She didn't want to be removed from the med bay yet again, and feared that was what was happening.
"Love, I'm not telling you to give up working in the med bay. I'm merely saying that even Primus rested on the seventh day. You need some time off, especially since you are sparked and that puts a lot of strain on a bot's systems. Think of it as a time for us to just have some alone time. We are often so busy, we hardly see each other" Optimus explained. "And don't worry about Sunny. Even if Ratchet read the bot the riot act, I will also be speaking with the bot."
Upon hearing that, Aquaformer showed a rare smile, as she was truly happy to hear what her mate had said. She wanted time with her mate and she realized that he wasn't removing her from the med bay, but having her take some time off. She snuggled closer. She felt so loved and eve cherished by her mate. "I'd like that, my sweet" she answered, hoping he would soon take her home as she needed her mate in another way. Optimus picked it up and soon the two headed for home, to kick off time for just the two of them, time both had long needed.