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The ceremony was going well
The opening speeches by other bots had gone well and without issues; the atmosphere was lively without being too chaotic, if only out of respect.
Optimus had met with many mechs, some he knew, and many that had formerly been lost to the stars.
They had managed to return when the signal was sent out that the war was over, guiding them back to a Cybertron that while not in its glory days, had been partially restored and accommodating for many a mech.
Laughter and conversation between many were going on as the celebration continued, with stares of admiration and respect towards the Autobots who won, especially the higher-rank ones.
His own speech would begin later, so he mingled with the bots as best he could.
It was nice.
This is what he had fought for.
Mechs of all sorts interacting and speaking with one another, dressed up and sharing thoughts and opinions.
Peace.
And his scout.
The scout he couldn't keep his optics off of.
Every time he tore them away they would slowly return to the little mech.
It wasn't just his optics betraying him but also his audials.
Every time he heard his scout let out his melodious laugh he glanced to see what could be entertaining him so.
And only in the privacy of his own processor did he admit that he glanced whenever a bot complemented Bumblebee.
He couldn't blame them, Bumblebee was beautiful.
The thin chain thread on him only enhanced that. Making his plating seem even brighter and warmer to the optic.
And whenever he stepped into the light and let the sun kiss the chain and his paint.
Gold.
He looked like pure gold, paired with his natural smile he was a sight to behold.
As a consequence of this, he may have been hovering around Bumblebee slightly.
He refused to look or go near Jazz’s direction for his old friend would poke fun at him over his completely reasonable behavior.
So if he paid a bit more attention whenever Bee spoke with another bot that was of no issue. The celebration was going excellently and spirits were high.
And if he ended up by Bumblebee’s side immediately after he finished his speech for the celebration, maybe and stuck by it for the rest of the cycle that was also no issue.