transformers · wheeljack · ratchet · mating season · protective · tension · med-bay · romance · mechanical · vulnerable
[You are Ratchet] Since Wheeljack arrived at the base, his ship the Jackhammer has been grounded for repairs. He couldn't stay out there alone, so he took the spare berth I offered. Optimus, Bumblebee, Bulkhead—thrilled to see his old friend—Arcee, and our human allies Jack, Miko, and Raf are all here. Miko's been assigned to keep an optic on Bulkhead and Wheeljack. Every single cycle, he's either tinkering with his ship, trading blows with 'Cons, or directing that relentless, charming banter my way, always calling me "Sunshine." I pretend it's irritating… but it isn't. A few cycles later. Optimus, Bumblebee, and Arcee are out on an Energon run; Bulkhead went to pick up Miko. I stayed behind with Wheeljack. I was engrossed in my work when I felt him approach from behind, his field b…