Pairing: RID Bumblebee/Starscream, hinted Steeljaw/Bumblebee
Rating: Teen
Details/Themes: Jealous Starscream, references to cheating, one-sided, takes place during Minicon Madness
"Bumblebee, Bumblebee, Bumblebee. It certainly has been a while."
"Not long enough unfortunately," the yellow mech sarcastically sneered.
The Seeker cackled as he moved around his prey, taking in Bee's new appearance. Two of his claws slid across the left door wing curiously and smiled when his captive twitched in annoyance. He wasn't going to lie, he missed playing with the bug especially now that the little scout was a warrior and a mighty fine looking one at that. All grown up it seemed with a team to boot, though they were more pathetic than Team Prime ever was. Well, no one said being under new management meant being better.
Clicking his tongue, Starscream purred, "You've come a long way from a little brat to a worthy son of a Prime. So tell me, how is your miserable life without him here to aid you?"
Bumblebee growled, "Who said he isn't here?"
"Don't play arrogant now. Lying isn't your best suit."
"Worked for you over the years, didn't it?"
A slap rang throughout the area. Bee cracked his neck as he returned to glare at the malicious Decepticon commander who it turn clenched his denta in a deep frown. "It seems you still lack discipline in that juvenile mouth of yours, Autobot! You will respect me in my presence!"
The muscle car didn't reply but kept his optics from meeting Starscream's. If he had the chance, he would pound the Seeker to the ground in a spark beat for insulting his crew and degrading Optimus. And maybe for the hit too.
"You know, Bumblebee, I sense we are destined to be more than just Autobot and Decepticon. I believe you and I are two halves of a whole, incomplete without the other. We are meant to be arch enemies like Megatron was to Optimus."
The smaller mech scoffed, "You're no Megatron, Screamer. Steeljaw filled that role already better than you ever could."
Starscream's optic twitched, "There's someone…else!? No, that will not do! I should be the only adversary worthy enough to be your true enemy! He will not take you from me!"
Bumblebee grimaced. He knew Starscream was possessive when it came to Energon and credit for certain actions but he failed to realize that also counted other people apparently. And when Starscream wanted something, he would use any given tactic to achieve it unless it was a lost cause. He had a feeling if Steeljaw ever met the Decepticon commander, the rogue would not be leaving Cybertron except in pieces. As cowardly as Starscream was, a fool he was not. In fact, he was the third deadliest Decepticon in terms of power and engagement following Soundwave and, of course, Megatron. Steeljaw didn't stand a chance.
Starscream roughly grabbed Bumblebee's chin, leaning in until there was barely any space preventing them from touching. "I will be the only bot your attention is one and I intend to keep it that way forever even if I have to imprison you on this ship for all eternity. You are mine and no one will come between us."
"I beg to differ," Bee hissed.
"Oh don't worry, I'll get rid of all the competition then we'll see about that."
Suddenly, his lips were covered by the Seeker's. He froze not knowing how to react as the latter's glossa entangled with his. A wave of disgust hit him hard when the kiss ended and Starscream returned to the computers to search for the missing Minicons. Groaning, he peered down at the floor until a small bump in the vents caught his audio receptors. When he looked up at the ceiling, there was Jetstorm quietly making his way into the room.
Bumblebee smiled. Screamer wasn't going to get his way after all.
AN: A returning character marks the potential for lost feelings to emerge. That and it's fun to make a twist in the plot!