Horseback Riding
Author: Autobot2001
Genre: Fanfiction
Fandom: Transformers
Rating: E
Pairing: Drift X Jamie
Description: Vivian's neighbor invites everyone to ride horses.
I think I just added to my fanfiction universe.
Day 16;
@fluffyfebruary: spontaneous
@fluffbruary: neighbour | desire | horse
“…. you’re welcome to come ride my horses,” Drift hears a mech talking to Vivian.
How strange. Drift thinks, but Vivian appears to be calm.
He doesn’t think he needs to see the mech as a threat to his friends.
“That sounds good. Are you aware there are eight people in my house right now? Friends are staying over as they often do.”
“Not a problem, ma’am. Let me know when you’re coming.”
As Vivian closes the door, the man turns and heads downstairs.
“Spontaneous, but it’ll be fun,” Vivian smiles.
Sunstreaker had to be convinced to join the others for horseback riding. The others are interested. Crosshairs and Drift worry that Jamie is just saying she wants to go out of fear of being forced to go. Even with the lack of cues that she doesn’t want to go. While concerned about whether Jamie chooses to go, Drift desires to ride with her without the others.
The neighbor’s home is five miles away. It’s a quick two-minute drive.
The man watches four cars pull into his driveway.
The Autobots and Jamie learn Vivian’s neighbor is Lucas Harris. While the Autobots refer to each other holoform using their Cybertron names, they know each other’s chosen Earth names. They have slight concerns about making mistakes. They don’t want Lucas to know who they really are yet.
“… there are six trails,” Lucas explains, “the property is fenced in, so you don’t have to worry about staying off the property.”
Lucas gives everyone a map of the property and trails.
The Autobots and Jamie are worried, seeing Lucas has a business. Concerned, he just bought the property to start his business. Even with the five miles of forest separating the two properties and the unlikelihood that anyone would walk the trails the Autobots made in the woods.
“I don’t think this is a security risk,” Vivian assures them, “we have security around the property, though, so we’re prepared.”
“We’re not hiding, and I doubt this guy is working for the cons,” Drift argues.
The conversation is dropped.
Lucas matches everyone with a horse and teaches how to prepare the horse for riding. Jamie and Vivian watch the Autobots struggle. Hoping Sunstreaker doesn’t get angry.
Next is a quick lesson on riding a horse, Lucas thought. With five people to teach the basics of riding a horse, the lesson takes an hour. Everyone is ready to go on the trails near sunset. Drift desires to watch the sunset with Jamie. Seeing there’s a field on the property like on Vivian’s.
Drift pays close attention to the trails, hoping he doesn’t miss the trail he and Jamie have to go down to get to the field. Crosshairs smiles, having a good idea of what Drift is up to. He’s happy Drift has been doing better the past few days. His concern is the longevity of the good mood.
Drift signals Jamie to turn left when they reach the path. As Drift directs his horse to turn left, he’s certain he sees Crosshairs looking back and smiling.
Jamie follows Drift to the open field.
There’s a place to tie the horses and keep them from running off. The two make it time to sit on the grass and watch the sunset.
“I could do this every day,” Drift smiles, and he hugs Jamie on his lap.
“Where’d they go?” Sideswipe asks.
“I don’t know,” Crosshairs tells him, “they have a map. They’ll be back.”
Lucas isn’t worried about two missing riders and horses, despite having just met everyone. He shows everyone what they should do when they’re done riding their horse.
Drift and Jamie return to the barn as the last minutes of light pass. The others had already gone home. Lucas is in the barn, feeding the horses. The two lead their horses into the barn. Jamie already told Drift what they have to do.
Lucas watches as they tend to the horses and locate the stables.
“Looks like it’s dinnertime,” Drift comments as he leads the horse into the stable. The horse makes a sound as if responding, “I wonder if he’s complaining?”
With the two horses taken care of, Drift apologizes to Lucas, who tells him he’s not mad.
“It’s impossible to steal a horse here,” he jokes, “you’re all welcome to ride the horses again. It would be wise to call first if you wish to ride during business hours. I’d like to ensure everyone rides the same horse when they come.”
Drift and Jamie thank Lucas and head toward Drift’s alt mode.
“That was fun,” Drift smiles as he drives home.
“Yes,” Jamie smiles.
They make it home for dinner.
“Look who finally came home,” Sideswipe teases.
“Really?” Sunstreaker scolds, “leave them alone.”
The friends talk about going back to Lucas’ home and riding horses. To Vivian, this is another opportunity for the Autobots to learn to trust humans. She’s unsure if they struggle to trust new recruits at the N.E.S.T. base, but they are concerned about Lucas.
“So?” Crosshairs asks later that night when Jamie is asleep.
“She had fun. I don’t think she felt forced.”
“Why do I feel like there’s a but?”
“I worry how long until my good mood is ruined? Jamie has been doing a little better.”
Crosshairs doesn’t know what to say while worried about his friends. He hugs Drift. The two think they should talk, but it’s the same conversation every time that doesn’t help them. They are happy with the good day. They go to bed.
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sorry just excited irjekdkekemek. IM GOING TO UNIVERSAL STUDIOS WITH A FRIEND I HAVENT TALKED TO IN A LONG WHILE. EJDJDKDJEJDJDKEKE. IM SUPER DUPER HYPED FOR THE MUMMY RIDE AND THE PUSS IN BOOTS RIDE.
okay im done freaking out. you can ignore this.
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