Maybe Meant To Be

~Thanksgiving Special~

(Y/D's POV)

"Knockout! Breakdown! Where's the turkey at?!"

Tomorrow was Thanksgiving, and I was trying to get different things ready for tomorrow evening. I had invited the Autobots over for dinner (much to Megatron's dismay-), so there was plenty that needed to be done. I had Knockout and Breakdown buy a turkey so it could have time to thaw, but-

"Uh, sorry doll! We sorta..."
"Forgot..."
"Ugh... You guys... Seriously?! What if all the turkeys are gone now?! We're buying late now! C'mon. You two are coming with me to the store. Besides, you should already know that Megatron won't let me go out alone."
"Yes Y/D..."

*At the store*

"Alright... This looks like a good size...what do you guys think?"
"... Well Y/D, it uh..."
"It looks a little small doesn't it? I mean... We've got uh..."
"A lot of people coming-"
"... I guess you're right-"

*Back at the Nemesis*

"Y/D!!! What is this?!" My older brother's voice rang out.
"Uh... Dinner for tomorrow?"
"Who all is coming that you need these many turkeys?!"

Three turkeys sat on the counters in their pans.
"Well... I did try to tell you, but you said 'I'm busy, so do what you need to.'"

"I did not-"
"Megs... You DID say that..."

And now, here I am, baking the pumpkin pies for tomorrow. I tried getting the guys to help, but they said it wasn't working for for them. So, I'm now going to call someone I know I can count on to help. I mean, I can't just make this all myself! It's a lot of work!

Ring ring ring!

"Hello?"
"Hey Oppy~! So, you know how you said you could help if needed?"
"Indeed I do; I also remember you saying you were capable enough to handle it by yourself."

I could hear the slight tease in Optimus' voice and could just about see him smirking.
"I know... But... The guys won't help and I'm a bit..."
"Overwhelmed?"
"Yes..."
"Say no more. I'll be over in a few."

~~~

"Someone called for backup?"
I jumped at the sudden voice and turned to see Optimus standing in the kitchen doorway.
"Hey Oppy..! Thanks for coming so quickly! So... I just need some help with pies and stuff-"
"Hm... Leave it to me." He said, walking over.

~~~

"Y/D. What. Is. He. Doing here?"
"Hey Megatron! I needed help, and none of you would help-"
"You didn't even ask me-"
"You were busyyyy-"

I stared at the taller man, who I found was glaring at Optimus.

"Oh come on... Don't be mad..!"

Optimus noticed the glaring man, so he slightly smirked to himself, then walked over to me.
"Oh come now Megatron. I couldn't just leave my Sweetspark all on her own now could I?"

He suddenly wrapped one arm around my waist, which we both knew would frustrate my brother more.
"Prime. If you don't get your hands off my sister."
"I'm sorry? What was that?"

A growl was earned from the taller guy, who then quickly left the kitchen.

"Optimus... I wish you wouldn't tease him so much..." I chuckled and sigh.
Optimus then gave me a small peck on my temple before going back over to the other counter and making the pies while I made some more of the side dishes.

*The Next Day*

It was busy and crowded. But I was handling it rather nicely. So far-

"Thanks Ratchet and Arcee for helping me set the table and give out the plates of food."
"Of course Y/D. I don't trust the others to help in here..."
"Eh, you know they would probably mean well, but... They're a bit clumsy..." Arcee added with a sigh.