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Moment 18: 'School Sucks-Part One'

“Can’t believe I’m stuck with babysittin’ duty…” Ironhide grumbled through the radio as we drove through town towards the high school.

“Why isn’t Guardian doing this?”

“Because someone decided to make fun of my having to wake up early.” I grumped, still rubbing sleep out of my eyes.

It was way too early in the godforsaken morning for me to be conscious, but school started at 7:30 am.

“You’re worse than Ratchet.” The old bot griped, causing Will to snicker at his expense.

Nobody’s worse than Ratchet.”

The mumbling that followed was a clear agreement, and I couldn’t help smiling at my victory.

The school building loomed up on my right side, all red bricks and dark detailing, and my palm started to itch.

“Ready for your first day?” Will asked.

“Is anyone ever ready?”

“Nope!”

He sounded too damn cheery when he said that.

God, I hate morning people…

Reaching into the backseat for my Batman-pin-covered messenger bag, I felt the seatbelt retract and the door unlock.

“You’re only this happy because you get to hang out with alien robots and I have to be stuck here.”

“Probably.”

Scowling at him, I hopped down to the curb.

“Lucky jerks…”