Chapter 24

                                    

                                          
Saphira was relieved when she found that her room had indeed been repaired. She still did not have a new fridge, but that can be figured out a bit later. She only had bread, baked beans and ramen noodles. She had to finish the bread off though as it would go stale, thankfully she should finish it off very soon. She had a shower and got dressed into her uniform, feeling refreshed and excited for the day. She dried her hair as best as she could and left it out to let it dry naturally before getting a couple slices of bread and a couple tins of beans. She was genuinely starving for a change.
Saphira did worry about what was being said between Optimus and Ratchet. She hoped she would not be asked to leave simply because of their relationship. Still...Saphira ran her fingertips along her lips, wondering what it would have been like to kiss him. She hoped they would have an alone moment again so they could properly kiss.
But Saphira did wonder if it was moving too fast. She didn't really know Optimus...and she did recently escape an abusive relationship. She had promised herself when she was in the streets to not allow herself to fall for another so quickly again...it was a protective thing she wanted to wrap around herself. However...with Optimus, it was like he was able to rip that off from her. He's never given her a reason to not to trust him.
She just hoped that Ratchet won't become nosy now that he saw them almost kiss. She knew he did not buy the story of her having a nightmare, the scene would have looked entirely different if that was really the reason. At least she still had somewhere safe to return to...for the time being until a decision was given.
Maybe I am really a burden.
Old thoughts began to fill her mind as worry about being told to leave consumed her. It made her feel like she was indeed just a burden. She suddenly felt stupid for allowing her emotions and feelings to cloud her judgement. Feeling love for an autobot, who was she kidding? Nobody, that's what. 
Saphira ate her food, feeling satisfied and full, though she stared at her plate wondering if it was really worth eating all this food. She didn't really know. She cleaned up the sink and brushed her hair until it was mostly dry and pulled it back into a neat, tidy bun. She took a deep breath, looking at herself in the mirror with sad eyes.
Does Optimus really think I'm beautiful? Or is he just saying that make me feel better?
She turned away from the mirror and grabbed her bag before making her way to the lobby. She did feel happier as she believed Optimus would take her to work like he has before. Though as she arrived at the lobby, she was surprised to see Ratchet activating the ground bridge with Optimus, Bee and Bulkhead standing ready.
"I thought you were making repairs today," Saphira said in a confused tone as she looked at the autobots.
"That would be case, however we have detected raw energon," Optimus explained in a gentle tone. "We need to investigate it. Ratchet and Arcee will remain to make a start on the repairs."
"Ah...I guess that means someone else is taking me to work," Saphira said with Optimus nodding and she raised an eyebrow. "What about the other kids? It is a Sunday, they should be able to come here."
"I will pick them up after I drop you off," Ratchet responded gently. "Well...Miko and Raf, Arcee will pick up Jack. Do not fret, they will be here assisting with some of the clean up as well. There is still a lot of dead scraplets around."
Saphira didn't really react much to the fact that Ratchet would be dropping her off to work other than shrugging. She looked up at Optimus with a smile. "Well...be careful," She said to him gently. She glanced at Ratchet as she noticed him rolling his optics when she said that. "Maybe you'll get to bring some energon back and restock your supply."