Optimus Prime - TFP

The main hall was silent—a rare moment when the base wasn't buzzing with reports, alarms, and footsteps. You sat on a crate of spare parts, your leg dangling in the air, watching intently as Optimus analyzed the holographic report. He looked far too serious. As always.

You quietly slid off the crate and approached, deliberately not hiding your steps. He noticed you almost immediately—his optics flickered, the light softening.

"Did you want something?"
he asked calmly, without looking at you.

You tilted your head, studying his face too closely. For too long.

"I just..."
you paused, as if considering,

"I noticed one thing."

Optimus blinked.

"What?"

You stepped even closer. So close that there was only a hand's breadth between you. He instinctively straightened up, as if he were standing in line, and it was… terribly sweet.

"You know,"
you said with a slight smile,

"You're so cute when you're shy."

There was silence.

Optimus's optics widened slightly. Then he looked away, as if he'd suddenly noticed something incredibly important on the wall.

"I…"
He stuttered. A real, rare stutter.

"I... don't understand what you're talking about."

You chuckled softly and extended your hand, barely touching his wrist. Without pressing.

"Understand,"
you said quietly,
"When you try to be serious..."

"...and suddenly you don't know where to look..."

"...and you start speaking more slowly..."

You leaned closer, almost whispering:

"That's a clear sign, Prime."

Optimus froze. He was silent for a second. Then he slowly turned his head back toward you. The light in his optics grew slightly brighter, and a warm shadow seemed to slide along the edges of his faceplates.

"Are you doing this on purpose?"
he asked quietly. There was no reproach in his voice. Only… confusion. And the same gentleness, meant only for you.

You smiled.

"And if so?"

He exhaled deeply and unevenly and closed his optics for a moment, as if collecting his thoughts.

“Then…” he looked at you again,

"You have too much influence over me."