Snow was falling as Bumblebee watched from the doors of the military base reaching out as some snow flakes hit his large servo and immediately melted, something about winter just fascinated him which couldn't be said for some of the others. Such as Ironhide. He was easily agitated during this season so everyone knew to keep some distance. Except (y/n).

"Hey, Bumblebee!" (Y/n) called, as the young scout turned a little to look he felt something cold hit his armor and flinched a little, snapping his head towards where it came from as another was thrown but he didn't get to dodge as he seen (y/n) standing there with a ball of snow in her gloved hand with a wide grin as she whipped it at him, he dodged this time as reached over gently snatching her into his servo

"That's cold!"

(Y/n) laughed at his statement that seemed angry but she knew he was happy. He loved the snow but couldn't go out and enjoy due to the people outside so (y/n) had to be creative and bring the winter to them. "No duh."

"Who else did ya get?"

"I got Ratchet first and then Sideswipe. Optimus is next, then Dino and then I'm gonna get Ironhide." She grinned

"You be careful." His other hand became visible as he pointed at her and shook it in a warning manner

She smiled and nodded "Yeah. I know."

He set her back down as she trotted off "wish me luck!"

"Good luck!" Bumblebee replied before turning back to watch the snow fall

(Y/n) wandered off to find the prime in his alt mode as she assumed he was resting but she froze when she heard his voice in a warning tone "(y/n).."

She lost the element of surprise and sighed a little as she walked over but smirked a little as she slapped the snowball on his hood "Sorry, Optimus, but even you aren't safe from me."

He let out an audible sigh but it wasn't angry, a sigh of defeat maybe? Either way, she just chuckled before running off to find Mirage, with no luck, she decided to go back to him later as she found Ironhide, he was cleaning his weapons. Which seemed like a horrible time to do this but she didn't care as she walked over, sneaking behind him before pelting his lower back with a snowball as he whipped around with a grunt, caught off guard by the action as he looked down to see (y/n) and frowned a little, setting his weapons down as she stepped back and attempted to run but was immediately snatched into his hand as he held her up to his face as he growled "Why do you do that?"

She looked up at him and laughed a little "It's fun. It's not a common opportunity to get to do this." She smiled

He grunted with disbelief and not interested but she reached out and placed her hand on his 'muzzle'

"Just messing around, big guy." She smiled

He simply huffed before setting her down as she trotted off to find Mirage

"Why is she the only one allowed to mess with you, man?" Epps asked, looking up at Ironhide

"I don't know what you're talking about." He grumbled returning to his cleaning routine

He folded his arms and shook his head "I think you know exactly what I'm talking about. If that was anyone back there I think there would of been some screaming.. But you just let her go." He explained

Ironhide paused a moment to think but shrugged before continuing "So?"

"You like her." Epps stated

Ironhide stopped and looked over at him as Epps cocked a brow. Ironhide frowned "No I don't."

"Then tell me, why you let her get away with messing with you so much."

Ironhide grunted looking away "I'm used to it."

"Is that really what you're telling yourself, Ironhide?" Epps frowned a little "The answer is so obvious but you don't see it. You like her. I've watched how you stare at her sometimes."

Ironhide ignored the rest as he blocked him out as he thought over it. 'Is that really why? Why I let her get away with so much teasing?' The obvious reason finally dawned on him as he realized what Epps said was true. He just never knew why she made him feel awkward sometimes or flustered even. But he loved her and felt stupid for not realizing it before. Then another question buzzed in his head 'Does she even feel the same?'

"Ironhide.. Ironhide." Epps voice came back as he looked over at the dark human that frowned a little "Truths a bitch, ain't it, 'hide?"

"Huh?" He blinked

The man shook his head "Nevermind. Just, look, tell her. I have a feeling she likes you, too." He said before walking off

Ironhide sat there and thought for awhile before an idea came to mind. But he'd need to plan it out.

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A week went by as (y/n) sat at her desk her elbows propped up and softly pressing a pen into her cheek as she read over some files. She hated this part of the job. Being shoved behind a desk and it was only her 3rd day. And the worst part about this part of the job is loss of track of time.

A knock on her door finally got her attention as she glanced up "come in."

The door opened as a tall tanned male with slick jet black hair, bright blue eyes and big muscle tones walked in. He wore a black muscle tee and had on black pants and dark grey combat boots. She softly scoffed and sat back in her chair

"Are you gonna come in or stand there and pose the whole time?" She asked

He stepped in but didn't close the door "Uh, Epps wanted me to check on you. It's late. 11."

She softly sighed but got up and started putting all the papers together and organized as Ironhide stood there and watched as she put away the files before walking over.

He continued to stand there as he folded his arms over his broad chest

"We leaving or what?" She asked

He softly cleared his throat as his finger pointed upwards.

(Y/n) was confused a moment until she glanced up to see a mistletoe and chuckled softly before reaching up, pulling him down to her as she pecked his cheek as he stepped back, she went on her way.

Ironhide stood there and pondered. 'That's it?' He walked off to seek advice as Epps gave him some pointers. He wouldn't fail next time.

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3 days went by as Ironhide walked over to the office and softly knocked on the door before hearing a 'come in' from behind it, doing so he opened the door and stepped in.

"It's only 8. I know, I've been keeping track these last few days." She murmured shuffling through a stack of papers

"No. That's not why I'm here.." He murmured

"Then why are you here?" She asked a little curiously

"I wanted to talk to you."

She shrugged and set the papers down looking at him

"Not here though.. Somewhere more private. Your quarters."

"Oh, um, sure... Just let me finish organizing these pages and we'll head out." She said looking at him with a small smile as he nodded, she snatched the paper stack and started doing what she had to finish as Ironhide slightly paced, patiently waiting for her to finish.

It was no secret most of the offices had cameras and what Ironhide was about to do was better off staying between them and no one else.

She finished as she slid the papers to the side and gestured him out as he followed. They walked down the hall together down to her quarters.

She opened the door with him right behind as he closed and locked it, hearing the soft 'click' from the lock as she turned and looked at him.

"So, what did you-" she was surprised when he grabbed her wrists, pinning her to the wall as she stared at him in shock a moment before calming down "w-what are you doing?"

"I can't get you out of my mind, (y/n).." He murmured looking down

she looked at him a few moments, confused "what do you mean?"

"I-I didn't realize it until a week ago but... I love you, (y/n)." He said looking back up and straight into her eyes

She stared at him for a few moments, taken aback. Admitting his feelings seemed so odd.. But here he was telling her he loved her.

His grip released a little

She chuckled softly before lightly laughing as he looked up at her a little shocked. She was laughing at him. His face felt hot, he felt embarrassed now as he stared at her a little hurt but then realized tears in the corner of her eyes and was confused.

"Why are you laughing..?" He asked

She calmed down as she looked up at him with a small smile "you have no idea.. How long I've been wanting to hear those words." She said looking at him. Then he noticed the love lust look in her eyes as she leaned up, gently pressing their lips together.

His heart thumped in his ears as he was in disbelief when she pulled away and smirked at him "don't act so surprised.." She said gently punching his arm

Ironhide smiled contently before smirking and tackling onto the bed as she shrieked

"Ironhide!" Y/n giggled when he smothered her in kisses