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Starscream is very much aware of his own neediness for affectionate touch. After a millennia of abuse — which took him a long time to come to terms that yes what Megatron put him through was abuse — he was desperate for any kind of affectionate touch.
And thankfully, Optimus delivered.
Starscream was relieved that the Prime never once thought he was too much or too clingy. He was certainly that at least twice per day Starscream would plop himself in Optimus’s lap and demand for kisses or cuddles.
It was humiliating at first to have to beg to be loved but after some time the Seeker realized that after all he’s been through he fragging deserved it.
So now he was waiting for his conjunx to come out of the washracks so they could cuddle together. He knows it had been a long day for Optimus and he was itching to crawl into berth and just crash. And Starscream couldn’t wait to crash with him.
Thankfully he didn’t have to wait long because soon enough Optimus came in looking like dead, solvent running in rivulets down his frame and steam rising from the hot shower he probably took. It.. was doing things to Starscream but unfortunately they were both too tired to do anything about it.
Optimus fell face first into his pillow, the impact making Starscream’s body jump a few inches into the air before landing on the berth softly again. “Long day, huh?” Starscream questioned, though he already knew the answer. Optimus just groaned in exhaustion and looped an arm around the Seeker and pulled him closer.
Starscream was not one to say no to a cuddle session so he gladly melted into his hold. “One of these days you’re gonna end up rolling over me in your sleep, Prime.” He complained half-heartedly.
Optimus snored in response.
“Did you seriously just fall asleep on me?”
Snore..
“Idiot Prime.” Starscream mumbled lovingly. Primus he loved this mech so much. The Seeker snuggled closer to him and sighed happily. “I love you.” He whispered into nothingness.
If Starscream was more awake, he would have noticed the hint of a smile on Optimus’s dermas.