[Locked to SG!Starscream - video]

[cliffjumper]

[He'd been avoiding Starscream since that... thing after he'd been exploring around Megatronus' quadrant and had he really just not seen it? Why had Blurr seen it? Either way, Cliffjumper had been avoiding Starscream but considering Blurr's stupid... date thing and then that he'd been feeling like he should do something about it.

Nevermind that something felt off, he just couldn't put his finger on it. Maybe it was just because of the realisation and Starscream--- With a groan, and before he decided not to, Cliffjumper turned on the Link.]

Hey, uh, Starscream? I just... [What was he even supposed to say? Squirming and scowling off to the side, Cliffjumper felt the flustered embarrassment, annoyance over his own feelings and that offness just coalesce into... something.]

Got time to, er. Talk?

[... Well, that worked he supposed with a grunt.]

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[cliffjumper]

I don't think that's very practical inside, ya know. [Even while he rolled his optics, Cliffjumper grinned. The uncertainty present in his earlier trailed off words slid away and he totally didn't get a little warm glow at the touch on his shoulder.

The only reason he didn't dvelve on the strangeness of that because he'd never in his function reacted to being attracted to someone like this, was what Starscream was saying.]

Starscream, I ain't a fraggin' human teenage girl who's worried 'bout her virtue! [He tried for offended and it just came out in a chortle, pushing off the hand on his shoulder - though he did squeeze it, optics brightening as he did so and that was just silly.]

It's just... ain't somethin' that's happened a lot. [Huff.]

[loyalflier]

True, true... You're hardly some fair maiden locked in a tower that needs saved by her knight.

[ some more chuckling here, withdrawing his hand. the mental image, though... it is amusing.

though... he mimics a very human gesture for awkwardness - coughing into his hand. at the mention of 'virtue' and 'not something that's happened a lot... ]

I apologize, though. You see... It might surprise you, but I've never... Um.

[ he waves a hand about. he's never done ANYTHING like this really. at all. 8T ]

[cliffjumper]

And don't you forget it! [Snorting, Cliffjumper shakes his helm and he's not thinking, at all, about the fact that Starscream brought that up in relation to him.

Because really, if anyone's a princess here, it's Starscream. He can't voice that thought though because what Starscream says next neatly derails him.]

You've never... what? [He's not sure whether he's surprised that Starscream hasn't... kissed? Been together with someone, never gone... ahem, whichever or if he's just not catching on what Starscream's saying.]

[loyalflier]

[ yeeeeap. going down the awkward train real fast here. this turtle? it's not getting back up. it's just going to roll on its shell perpetually into oblivion.

which means Starscream is looking away. embarrassed. ]

I've never really participated in any romantic activities.

[ that's a nice way of saying it, right? ]

I-It never seemed important. Or, ah, appropriate with the war that had been going on.

[ read: everyone else and their lives are more important to me than getting laid. or being in a relationship with anyone ever. ]

[cliffjumper]

You... uh. [That's... well, he can actually see that, but at the same time it seems... odd that Starscream hasn't anything.]

Connections durin' war's important. [That was totally just parroting what Bombshell's said a few times when he's reluctantly told him things.]

Anyway... [He waves his hand in the air and grins even as he ducks his helm.] Just means I get to show ya, right?

[Then he snorts, even while blushing, optics bright. Because he doesn't really have much experience here either.]

[loyalflier]

[ after a moment, he's looking back at Cliffjumper. at least he isn't being teased for it - because he has been. ]

You'll show me, hmm?

[ have some chuckling. ]

Oh please, Cliff. Teach me your ways. Do pass on your wisdom oh great one.

[cliffjumper]

Oh, shut the slag up! [Now he's just going to groan and hide his faceplate in his hands because when you say it like that, Starscream...]

Like I know much, just... [Faceplate and too-bright optics still buried in a faceplate and he's not going to leave but he feels a bit annoyed, he gestures loosely with the other hand.]

Few kisses or slag like that.

[loyalflier]

I couldn't pass that up, Cliffjumper. You know this.

[ but c'mon. don't give him that face. there's still only smiling from him. ]

But. Ah. [ back to blushing himself. and shifting his weight in that chair. ]

I wouldn't mind something like that.

[cliffjumper]

Uh-huh. Whatever you say. [Have a little moue-like grimace as Cliffjumper snorts, glancing up from below his hand and then the next vent stutters out as he blushes.]

Uhm, yeah. I... guess not, huh? [There's way too much thinking about this, and while he knows he gets flustered over this, it also feels like it's too much, a bright flicker in his circuits and it's just... odd.

But even that brief suspicion slides away at the sight of Starscream's fidgeting, and Cliffjumper slowly gets up off his seat.]

[loyalflier]

[ if he hadn't been so nervous, so flustered, he might have realized that all of this is a little much. that something is off with the both of them.

but Cliffjumper moves and Starscream's gaze focuses purely on the little mech. ]

But... If you're not ready...

[ he isn't going to force the issue. Starscream really likes the thought, but not at Cluffjumper's expense! ]

[cliffjumper]

[They'll probably both realise it later and feel foolish about it, but hopefully that won't mess up anything too much.]

Why the slag are you askin' me that, huh? you'd think it'd be in the reverse. [Cliffjumper says with a snort, a... maybe shy, little grin teasing around his lips as he stands up in front of Starscream and even with the mech sitting down?

He's not going to reach. And as he frowns, nasal ridge scrunching a bit, he's not sure what he thinks of that.]

[loyalflier]

[ likely! ]

I just know how you get when you're out of your element. So I just don't want you to get too worked up.

[ but he gets what's going on here. knows that CJ isn't about to reach. ah to be a mini. not mentioning anything about the height, the jet goes ahead and slides off of the chair.

he goes to a knee, to ensure that he is Cliffjumper's height. ]

Your comfort and ease of spark are important to me, you know.

[cliffjumper]

Yeah, yeah, whatever. [He huffs, but he can't deny it, now can he? So Cliffjumper just grumbles, stepping back just enough with a surprised flicker of his optics as Starscream slides off the chair.]

Didn't have to do that, ya know. I ain't some fraggin' protoform. [Even if he's flustered. Cliffjumper mutters even as he leans forward, optics brightening as he pauses just this close of kissing distance...

And then, with a scowl, leans the last shade in.]

[loyalflier]

I never called you such a thing, Cliff. Didn't I just speak about comfort? If you truly wanted to climb my frame...

[ but that wouldn't have been very comfortable. it might also have been very awkward and no. noping nope.

so he waits. not going to push. just let Cliffjumper make the first move. Starscream still fusses with fingertips. the limited movement of his wings means they just twitch in both anticipation and nerves.

the scowl is actually pretty telling, and really? the jet chuckles more, trying to calm down himself. likely tries to say something but that's when CJ decides to finally close the distance.

he certainly feels like a protoform, what with all that warmth he feels emanating from his ember. warm enough that, well, kissing back shows just how awkward he is with it all. utter fail. ]

[cliffjumper]

[The very idea would be enough to make him blush, but by then they already kissing and well.

Yeah, it's awkward. Like the wrong angle and managing to crack teeth together, but Cliffjumper, frankly, doesn't care. It's not like it can't be corrected, and he stubborn even when embarrassed about it to not step back and storm out because of it.

So he grunts, annoyed, and manages to tilt his helm right after a moment or two and it's nice even with the embarrassment and he's not sure he should feel as pleased as he does.]

[loyalflier]

[ well sorry he's not quite done something of this nature before, Cliff. so, so sorry.

and really, honestly and truly, Starscream is the type to pull back and apologize. profusely. if not for the annoyed grunt, he might have!

but the angle changes and it is better. much better. Starscream's engine purrs, pretty pleased himself. though... one of his hands reaches for Cliffjumper's, because he wants to. also feels a little awkward to just kneel there with loose hanging arms. ]

[cliffjumper]

[>8V was he being annoyed at it, huh??

The hand touching his has Cliffjumper twitching, fingers curling in - and then he opens it up again and hesitantly threads his fingers with Starscream's and he just wants to snort at himself at how slagging silly that is.

Instead he leans a bit further into the kiss for a few moments longer before stepping back, optics bright.]

... Climbin' your frame would've made it harder, so probably just as well I didn't, huh? [He manages a lopsided grin at that.]

[loyalflier]

[ a little afraid at first, really. the twitchy response might have caused Starscream some pause. afraid he might have offended or done something he shouldn't have. but there's relief in the next moment and the flier gives the hand a little squeeze.

optics bright, he's almost giddy about this all. even backing away from Cliffjumper a bit, Starscream gives an amused huff. this time he's the one ducking his helm. ]

Exactly. So do not look so offended next time, all right?

[cliffjumper]

Can't promise that, but I can sure as slag try. [He's not sure why he's chuckling, maybe from the warming tingle in his circuits, and that still feels... odd.

Because good intentions or not, Cliffjumper's just prickly enough that probably shouldn't be a usual reaction, even if he's... uhm... what, got a crush on Starscream?

... that just sounds utterly ridiculous, but another warm little tingle washes the immediacy of it away.]

So, uh... [They're still holding hands. Cliffjumper frowns at their joined hands and squeezes back, because what do they do now?]

[loyalflier]

Actually, I might be a little disappointed if you didn't huff about it.

[ and Starscream is chuckling right along with him. he just feels warm and light in general. almost like flying! ]

"So, uh" what? Is this as far as your brilliant processor can plan?

[ yeap. back to teasing. ]

[cliffjumper]

[Have a snort, Starscream, and a slap on your arm with his free hand, especiallu because of what is said next.]

Like I fraggin' planned it alright? You got a better idea for what to do now? [Growling, Cliffjumper scowls up at Starscream, annoyed even if he knows he's just being teased and without any ill intent.]

[loyalflier]

[ yeah. not answering that question. only planting a kiss on CJ's helm. ]

[cliffjumper]

[Grumbling, Cliffjumper almost withdrew his hand from Starscream's grip, but he likes the warmth and the pressure - it was causing a gentle, embarrassing pulsing in his circuits - and so just flexes his free hand.]

Don't think that'll get ya off lightly. [Besides the fact that it absolutely would, even as Cliffjumper huffs.]

[loyalflier]

I think I have gotten off, thank you.

[ his smile is actually cheeky. once more he's saying something with a double meaning and, well... of course he doesn't catch it. ]

Might I be able to get up now? Or sit right here?

[cliffjumper]

You--- [Sputtering, because apparently his processor caught on when he'd rather it didn't, Cliffjumper shook his helm and then huffed.]

... Yeah, yeah, you can get up. Not like I asked ya to get down here.

[Not that it didn't make it easier, of course. And his optics brighten again, not from incredulous embarrassment or flustered over what Starscream said, just... the fact of the situation, a response to the warmth suffusing the circuits around his spark chamber and that's just... he's not sure. So he just looks to the side and waves Starscream upright.]