Heart of a Prime

Chapter 42

Saphira fell asleep a few hours into the drive, Optimus reassured her that he would wake her when morning would arrive. She was feeling extremely happy at the moment, she hoped that she and Optimus could get more quiet moments now that she was going to be living near NEST. Though...she did not know how often that would be possible. Especially with how the missions were previously, she assumed they would be almost the same. She didn't want to think about that for now though. When she fell asleep, it was filled with good dreams, and she almost did not want to wake up from them. However, it would only be Optimus's voice that would bring her out of her dreams.

"Morning Saphira..." She shifts a little upon hearing his gentle voice. "Wake up, it is morning. I want to share today with you." Saphira yawned a little and opened her eyes, blinking and rubbing them as she sat up. Optimus chuckled softly through the speakers. "I hope I did not disturb your sleep too much."

Saphira yawned again and stretched her arms, arching her back as she did so. "Just a good dream..." She looked out the windows and froze for a moment before rubbing her eyes again and moving her hands away, gasping when she realized they were parked in front of a forest. "Where are we?"

He hums gently in response. "I will let you guess."

She grinned slightly before frowning. "Wait...forests usually have hiking trails and such..." She felt a little saddened as she knew Optimus's stance on his holoform. "I hope I won't be walking them alone. Are you still going to tell me it isn't necessary for you to use your holoform?"

Optimus knew she would ask about that, it was a little amusing to him. "Hmm...in this instance, I don't think it is wise for you to be without another to walk with you. Besides, you need someone to carry the picnic basket."

Picnic basket?

Saphira looked around with a frown and spotted the basket on the back seat. "Ooh...I didn't know you got one. And...how without any money?"

"Do not worry about that," Optimus responded gently. "Do you wish to get changed or remain in your current clothes?"

She glanced down at her clothes, she was wearing the same thing since the day before. However...Saphira felt a little self conscious about Optimus seeing her getting changed and it made her blush at the very thought of that.

"I think I'll be fine. I'll just fix my hair up." Saphira reached to her bag to grab out a brush to brush through her hair. "You surprise me a lot, Optimus. I don't know where we are, but I love being out in nature. There are many places in the US that are just beautiful."

"Does it compare to the emerald field?" He asked curiously.

"Of course not. That is because it will forever hold a special place for us." Saphira looked at herself in the mirror, smiling slightly as she saw she was still blushing. "That doesn't mean we can't enjoy it. I would love to visit Alaska at some point."

"That is up north, right?" Optimus asked curiously, she nodded silently. "Maybe that will be for a next time trip. What about any other place that you want to visit?"

She shrugs. "No idea...I guess that Caribbean...Tahiti...there are a lot of places out there. Though...if I am with you, I don't think it would matter too much to me. Being with you is more than enough for me."

She felt the seats heating up underneath her, making her grin widen. "That means a lot to me...I am glad you feel that way."

She watched her cheeks redden in the mirror as she began braiding her hair. "You are welcome. I hope you feel the same way about me too."

Optimus did not respond straight away. "Coming to Earth was the best thing that could ever happen to me. Being with you anywhere, anytime...it is very beautiful."