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*looks up*
Oh hey! Didn't see you there. I've just been writing for 7 days straight, and I had this idea. Valentine's day is pretty cool, right? Well maybe not for us single people, but I like the holiday in general. Very romantic. In honor of the holiday, I've decided to give all you readers a little something. Anyone who's read my other story (And liked it) might notice this one is less...worked on? Yeah. Don't worry, story quality won't be affected, this is just less important to me than my other story, Subject 23 (Which I recommend people to go read if you already haven't).
Ok. Here's how this is going to work. I'm going to have a countdown to Valentines day with a new chapter each day. Just some nice little romantic oneshots. Nothing too dirty, (I don't want to start into that YET) unless you guys request otherwise. Hope you like it, so enjoy!
February 14, SSV Normandy
"It's the most important day of the year!"
Garrus stared at her. Zaeed grumbled lowly while Thane perked an eyebrow.
Jacob looked up.
"Christmas? It's February."
Kelly pouted. She was currently standing in front of the table of men who were UTTERLY incapable of understanding what the big deal was.
"No. Its Valentines Day!"
Zaeed and Jacob groaned while Thane and Garrus shared a confused glance.
"So? What's the big fucking deal here? I ain't got anyone I want to screw."
Kelly turned red. Honestly, Zaeed could be blunt, but then he could be BLUNT.
"The holiday isn't about that! Look. I know that a large number of crewmembers are involved with one another, so it's important that we get this day to relax with that one person. I know that all the men on the ship share a kind of bond, so I would appreciate at least ONE of you, to go up and ask Shepard for a break."
The men considered it. She wasn't wrong, as most of the Normandy crewmates were pursuing relationships of their own. The specialists were an entirely different matter. Most of those relationships were strictly on a need to know basis. Except for a select few.
"So you're just doing this so you and Scales over there can fuck all night?"
Garrus choked on a laugh, while Jacob chuckled loudly. Thane just glanced at Zaeed, who was grinning like an idiot. The assassins face was casual, a slight smile playing the corner. Kelly meanwhile was crimson. She turned to the mercenary.
"Zaeed, remember that one little thing you promised me never to tell anyone?"
All eyes focused on him. He glanced around, slowly turning red.
"I…I…Whatever you want Chambers."
Kelly smiled; glad to be back in control.
"Ok. Well, that's all I wanted to say. Have fun, all of you. Someone PLEASE inform Shepard?"
They all nodded gruffly, moving towards their independent stations, except for Thane. Slowly, he stood up and made his way to the elevator. Before he could escape, something caught him. He turned.
"And where do you think you're going?"
Smiling, he motioned upwards.
"You said Shepard needed to know."
Kelly just placed her hand on his chest, pushing him down the hall.
"I only called that meeting for two reasons. One, for Shepard. I think you can guess the second."
Thane figured he could, but decided to play along.
"I don't think I could. Would you care to enlighten me?"
The door to Life Support opened, and she pushed him inside. Before the door could close entirely, something caught in the door.
Engineer Donnelly was heading to the bathroom after a long shift. He approached the room when something dark caught his sight. Looking down, he found what looked like the left side of a bra peering out of the Life Support door. He stood, looking confused for a while.
-What in the…has Thane been wearing girl clothes? That doesn't make any sense. I swear, what is it with…-
For some reason, his mind flashed back to earlier. Gabby was always happy to talk, but she seemed especially giddy today. She said something about a date. Wracking his brains, Donnelly searched his memories. Honestly, that was the last time he played with wires when she was telling him something important.
-February…. 14…AHA! Valentine's Day! -
Triumphant, he rejoiced in the simple fact he could remember what she said. Given how much they talked, this was a victory. Smiling, he glanced down at the floor again. The bra lay there still. An uneasy feeling swept over him. His eyes went wide.
-Oh…oh no…aren't he and Kelly…OH-
Trying to make as little noise as possible, Kenneth tiptoed away, hoping to find someplace where he could pee without the danger of interrupting someone.
Kasumi and Jacob
-Flowers, check. Chocolates, check….What am I missing? -
Quickly, he stared downwards. He ripped his shirt skyward, glancing at his chest. The muscle was taut, and very chiseled looking. He grinned.
-Check -
He made his way to the elevator, which began it's slow decent.
Jacob hoped this would work. It was the most romantic day of the year, he was bringing flowers and chocolates to that very charming girl, and the most important part, and HE was doing it.
The idea of Valentine's Day didn't appeal to Jacob all that much. Christmas was supposed to be the day to buy presents for people, and if that failed, birthdays. All the wishy-washy nonsense that went along with it; hearts and candy and that flying mutation known as Cupid. It was pathetic, every single paper confetti heart, every flower that had at least one shade of red.
Then she made the move. Jacob wasn't very romantic, he'd admit. But she was so determined to have him, it was almost flattering how she tried to make it obvious. It wasn't that Jacob was an idiot, or didn't notice these acts of interest. Rather, he just chose to ignore them. He'd been with other girls. He knew that women had wants just as bad as most guys did, and women would use guys just as easily to get laid.
He wasn't into that kind of relationship with people, so he tended to stay away a little bit, always trying to watch himself.
Then SHE came along.
Always flirting, always talking, always doing anything she could to get his attention. He found it annoying at first, but soon he got the feeling that she was being sincere. That's when things got interesting.
She came up to the armory to visit him often, making small talk, pleasantly. Jacob enjoyed it, and found himself longing for more.
Which leaves us here. The first time he would go to visit on her own territory. The elevator opened, and he stepped out, walking towards the liar of Kasumi Goto.
-Ok. Let's do this. Use that speech you've worked on -
The door opened, and the girl he was looking for was there, sitting on the couch reading what appeared to be a romance novel. She looked up, and her eyes sparkled like a Christmas tree.
"Jacob?"
He approached her, flowers in hand, chocolates in the other. He smiled like a champion.
-A champion that just won the prize-
She stood up, chuckling lightly as she approached him. She raised her arms gracefully, and set them upon his shoulders, gently rubbing them. She bit her lip, feeling the durability of his muscle.
-I almost forgot about Valentine's…mmm-
Jacob began to speak, smoothness flowing easily into his words.
"I thought maybe we could spend some time together. I heard that Valentine's day was supposed to be romantic?"
he raised the flowers slightly, almost gesturing with them. Kasumi was grinning, teeth sparkling brilliantly.
"So I…Just figured we could…Talk."
-that's not going to happen-
Raising her eyebrow, she lunged into what could have been considered wild territory. Her lips met his, which were unprepared, as evidence from his shocked gaze. Working to distract him, she gently interlocked his lips with hers, holding them still. Slowly, Jacob relaxed, joining into the soft action.
Not soon after the initial move, she slowly pulled away, meriting a small pop from the lips. Jacob was watching her, unsure of how to act here. Grinning, she pulled him farther into the room, and turned him. He spoke while this happened.
"I…That was unexpected. Would you like to move ahead to some—"
Kasumi put a finger to his lips, smirking elfishly. Her mouth began to move, almost as if they were putting Jacob in a trance.
"I love the flowers, but I think I'll open my present right now if you don't mind."
Jacob's eyes went wide, and he soon found his shirt missing. She pushed him backwards, and he landed on the bed. Subconsciously, he was aware that the door had locked behind him. But that wasn't important right now. What WAS important was the amazing, half naked girl in front of him. That was very important.
You know, I've really got to write down my author comments when I think of them. I finish a chapter late at night and I'm all like "Fuck...What was I going to put in there? Oh well."
See you guys tomorrow. Subject 23 people, don't worry, things will still move along. The next step in the plot is difficult, and I'm planning the whole thing.