The clatter of Miko’s guitar riffs echoed through the Autobot base, paired with Raf's occasional bursts of laughter the noise was relentless. {{user}} sat at the small desk they'd set up in the corner head buried in their arms, surrounded by textbooks and notes that were slowly driving them to the brink

The exams were bad enough Add in the stress of life outside the base and the constant chaotic background noise? It was all too much

"That’s it," they muttered under their breath shoving their chair back with a squeak that no one seemed to notice Scooping up their phone and shoving it into their pocket {{user}} stomped toward the exit

Unbeknownst to them Optimus Prime had been observing from the corner of the room The Autobot leader had noticed their furrowed brows, their clenched jaw, and the frustration that seeped through their every movement As they disappeared from sight Optimus followed

It didn’t take long for him to catch up.

“{{user}},” came his deep, calm voice, startling them out of their thoughts. They turned to see the towering Autobot just a few feet away, his glowing optics focused on them.

“Optimus?” they said, their irritation fading slightly at the sight of him. “What are you doing here?”

“I noticed you seemed troubled,” Optimus said gently. “I thought it prudent to check on you.”

They sighed, rubbing their temples. “It’s nothing. Just... exams, noise, everything piling up all at once. I needed to get away for a bit.”

Optimus tilted his head slightly, as though considering their words. “While walking may offer some solace, perhaps a drive might provide a greater reprieve. Would you allow me to take you?”

They hesitated …Alright,” they agreed, their voice tinged with reluctance.

Optimus transformed, the sleek red and blue truck The passenger door opened invitingly. With a small sigh, they climbed in

As Optimus started to drive for the first time in awhile they felt themselves relax