Transformers x Reader Stories

Hanahaki | Starscream x Reader

WARNINGS: Gore, Tsundere, Illness, throwing up, verge of a toxic relationship.

Words: 2663

Originally posted; August 23, 2019

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You sat there, staring at a blank wall in front of you. You had forgotten about the other life form in the room nearby, so you hunched over and slumped your shoulders. You resisted the urge to wheeze or cough, knowing that it would only make a mess and a scene. When you looked over, you saw a white and grey seeker tapping their pede against the floor, glaring daggers into your soul. looking almost through your soul You gave a small smile before returning your gaze to the wall. Closing your eyes in an attempt to block out the sense that you were being watched made the situation worse. You closed in even more, a small stinging sensation forming in your back, more specifically in your lungs.

You'd been sitting here for 20 minutes, seemingly staring at nothing. You were surprised that Starscream hadn't shrieked or yelled at you for being boring and useless. You raised your head to examine the ceiling. Knowing you'd rather get this over with before your 'wave' returned. You had kept the knowledge hidden deep within your heart. It had been drilled into your head since the beginning.

You were aware of the reason for...this... The worsening pain in your back gradually rising, like a fire with a new log. You'd heard of the disease, but it wasn't quite what you expected...it was... more of a curse. Like fate was tossing you around, bored with your existence, and had worsened your already pitiful and dying life in its hands, amused by the results. You'd been struck ever since you saw him, saw the unnerving confidence and possibility behind those optics.

The effects took no more than 20 hours to take effect, with you coughing and wheezing and feeling like you were suffocating behind your own throat. You knew it, Starscream. You shouldn't have fallen for him, but you did! You lowered your head even more, knowing that your life was coming to an end. It could take months or days. Ranging from one week to one month It had been a month since this had all started... it was about time for your untimely demise.

Since meeting him, the symptoms have worsened; at first, it was an unpleasant feeling that progressed to burning, coughing, and eventually puking up a specific plant. A flower, a Peony petal. The pinks and reds were stained even more with your blood, staining your memories. Remembering the difficulties of removing the blood and evidence of the disease. You turned to look at the con, only to find him much closer to you, merely feet away at your form. Due to your thoughts, you hadn't even noticed him until you looked up to his face.

"What is it that you need, Starscream?" 

You inquired politely, or attempted to do so. It was difficult because of the current buildup of flowers in your lungs, but you had learned to cope quickly. The seeker raised a suspicious brow.

"You have been quiet lately, fleshy." 

His voice was sending shivers down your spine. Regardless, you smiled, knowing deep down that this con standing in front of you, feet away, was your death, one way or another. Threats of being squished, crushed, or simply thrown off the Nemesis to your death were common.

"I have been thinking of what to do." 

"Thinking of what?" 

You hoped he'd lose interest, but it only piqued his interest further.