The Autobots and soldiers at N.E.S.T. like how Colonel William Lennox would plan events around Earth holidays. Precautions are taken to mitigate Decepticon attacks. Regardless if an event is planned.
Since Valentine’s Day is on Wednesday this year, a dance is planned for Saturday. Drift wants to take Jamie to the dance as a date. With the dance next week, Drift needs to talk to Jamie, so the two can prepare for the dance.
Jamie gazes at the ocean from the balcony. She sees a shadow gradually approach from behind before hearing the sliding door open.
"What are you doing standing out here?"
"I hoped to see stars but saw the full moon on the ocean. No stars tonight."
Drift's holoform stands next to Jamie. The height difference making him tower over her. Even with the sixteen-inch height difference, Drift still pictures dancing with Jamie. Not caring if dancing would be him holding her or even being on his knees to dance the traditional couple's dance.
Even with this desire, he is worried about asking her. He's reminded about part of their complicated relationship.
To Drift, Jamie being a cross-dimensional traveler is the least of the challenges. He and his friends can visit her dimension and stay for extended periods. They've learned how humans treat mental health. Which has made Jamie afraid to love Drift. She has shown she loves him, but he can tell she's cautious. Jamie has told him she's making it easier for him to move on because of her mental health and the chemical in her blood trying to kill her. To Jamie, this is protecting Drift from heartbreak, but Drift feels this shows how afraid to love Jamie is and how hurt she is. He still loves her.
"Drift?"
Jamie's blue eyes look at him, concerned.
"I'm fine, just thinking. You know there's a Valentine's Day dance on Saturday?" Jamie nods, "we should go. Our friends will be there," Drift sees the uncertainty in Jamie's eyes. He crouches down to her level and takes her hands, "it'll be fun."
Drift worries he's causing Jamie to think she has to go rather than being encouraging. He knows it's part of her mental health struggle. Jamie tells Drift she'll go to the dance. Drift wasn't expecting Jamie to mention the cologne he has only for special events.
"I will do that," he smiles and kisses Jamie, "if you want me to wear it daily, I will."
Jamie only smiles.
