A Lesson | Ratchet x Reader

Chapter 11 ~ The Current Equation

(More spoilers! Sorry! But yah, it's like the whole chapter! If you don't want it spoiled it's Season 2: Episode 4)

• ~ (Y/n)'s Perspective ~ •

Not too long after the two bots left, Bumblebee arrived at base. He saw me sitting there and looked to the groundbridge.

He gave me a wave and activated the groundbridge and left. I barely waved back because he was already gone by the time I could even react. Plus, the groundbridge was still open and that kind of scared me, but I didn't know what to do. I kind of just sat there.

I decided I'd just continue to busy myself with work and if they asked, I'd pretend like I hadn't payed attention. Work was barely a distraction as I wondered what was happening that Bee had to leave so quickly. Maybe something bad had happened.

A few minutes pass and I see the three entering the base once more. I wondered what had happened as Ratchet quickly shut off the groundbridge. My voice got caught in my throat as I see what I assume is the relic. Bumblebee handed it to Optimus with a few beeps and buzzes.

"Thank you, Bumblebee." Optimus replied with a nod. I stood up and walked over to the rail.

"What is that?" I ask in a more quiet voice. Not a whisper, but slightly quieter than an inside voice.

"It's a spark extractor. A weapon that could easily kill all Cybertronians." Optimus described... lacking much description but I think I understood. He then walked away to put it about.

"Bumblebee, you should head over to pick up Rafael, school's almost over." Ratchet addressed to Bumblebee, giving him a small nod. Bumblebee returned the action and quickly transformed and drove away.

"That didn't take as long as I thought it would." I commented, just trying to start a conversation, though I knew I didn't sound very enthusiastic about it. Maybe my eyes said more that I was upset than the tone of my voice.

"My apologies for leaving so suddenly." Ratchet said. I could feel his gaze on me.

"You don't need to apologize, things happen." I said, giving him a small smile to reassure him I'm fine. Then I went and sat back down and buried myself once more. The desire for a conversation quickly left and not long after so did he.

His footsteps soon became distant and I dropped my head. I felt my eyes water once more and that terrible feeling struck harder. It burned in my chest and it felt hard to breathe.

'Get over it! There is nothing wrong! Things happen! You're just being selfish! Calm down!' I internally scold. I wipe my eyes with my arm and let out a shaky breath. 'You're an adult. So handle it like one.'

I take another deep breath and try to do what I do best: find a distraction. I worked and worked. I had eventually moved to the coffee table so I'd be more comfortable. I didn't feel like sitting on the couch, so I was just sitting on the floor.

"(Y/n)." I heard Optimus' voice address. I turned my head to look at him.

"Yes?" I replied, giving him a small smile. I was kind of surprised when he returned it.

"I just wanted to check on you to make sure you were alright and recovering well." He said, his voice softer than usual, but still very stern. I smiled and think back to my injury.

"I'm fine, thank you for your concerns. As for my injury, it's healing fine. Thank you." He nodded and then walked back into the hall. I was slightly confused, but just shrugged it off.

(Here's something new :3)

~ • Ratchet's Perspective • ~

I pace slightly, waiting for Optimus' return. Something is up, I could feel it. I had consulted in Optimus that something seemed wrong with (Y/n). And, of course, Optimus being Optimus decided to go see for himself. Maybe he would be blunt or just be casual.