Anthony "Tony" Shepard tries his luck with Samara :3 (Title after Katy Perry's song The one that got away)
The door made a familiar swishing sound as it opened and closed again. The asari did not need to turn around to know who had entered her room. There was but one person who visited her quarters.
"Shepard" the woman said, still sitting in her meditating position.
"I thought we could chat for a bit" the commander said with a smile on his lips, Samara was sure about that.
"I would like that" The justicar slowly stood up and walked towards the window facing the empty, tranquil void.
It was so beautiful, so peaceful. The galaxy always seemed to surprised her with it's bizarre injustice.
She could hear Shepard's footsteps behind her stopping a few steppes away, drawing her focus back to the room where they stood.
"You have been a good friend to me" She almost whispered, still gazing through the window.
"Just friends?" he let out a small laugh, but she knew that he was hurt by her words.
"Samara, we have a connection" the spectre continued while he took her hands into his.
The asari felt her heart take an extra beat. The human male standing in front of her always made her feel special.
"I would not have dreamed that one so young could touch me."
No! She was an asari justicar. A proud servant of the Code. She could not let her feelings interfere.
"But Shepard, you must put the thought from your mind. It can never be." Samara felt a sting in her heart as she spoke the words. And the look on Shepard's face only made her feel worse. Longing, sadness and something she couldn't quite seem to put her finger on. Pain maybe.
"Samara, it can be. You only have to open your mind" he took an enthusiastic step forward, making the gap between them unbearable: close enough to embrace him, but still so far that she could push him away if she only had the strength. The asari woman had always had a strong will, and never faltered from her path. So why was it so hard this time? Why wasn't the path as clear as always? Did this human cloud her mind this much?
"I serve a code stronger and deeper than any feelings. If we survive this mission, my oath to you ends. I will be bound by the Code again. That makes a relationship impossible."
Now you only have to let go of his hands and it will be over. He will leave you be.
" You've kept tight control for a long time. But you still have needs Samara." The commanders voice had softened into a deep, pleading purr, his piercing emerald eyes staring at her making it impossible to look away. She felt like kissing him.
No! Focus! Push him away!
" I have the strength to withstand my own drives, Shepard." Finally the asari had the strength to look away. She could hear how the spectre took a deep breath. Good, now he will give up.
"You dont have to. The galaxy wont end if you find a little happiness" he slowly walked towards her, closing the distance between them, still holding her hands in his. Samara stared surprised at the male. Why couldn't he just let go? Why did he still try to reach what he could not? Was she really that important to him?
The justicar slowly started to back away from the approaching man. As he took a step closer to her, she stepped back away from him. They continued their slow dance until they reached the wall. Samara lost her balance at the impact for half a second. Suddenly she felt Shepard's arms embracing her, gently.
" You're different from anyone Ive met... I think I could find more than happiness with you. But my self-control is who I am. Don't pursue this, please."
The woman could smell the sweet scent of the male. It smelled somewhat like honey.
Yet again he stared into her eyes with his sky blue gaze. Samara could feel his heart beat fast under his ribs. Shepard's lips formed a smile.
"You've been strong through so much." he breathed, while drawing her even closed.
"An...thony" she moaned and grabbed a handful of his chestnut hair, as the male passionately kissed her neck.
"Now its your time." Shepard said continuing to kiss her until he reached her lips.
"I love you, Samara" he purred. The asari justicar was about to answer him with a kiss when a biotic cloak suddenly appeared around her. None of them moved a muscle.
"In another time... another life." Samara didn't realise that she had been holding her breath until now. She exhaled and let go of the brunette. The woman smiled and touched his cheek before turning towards the door.
"Anthony... Ehm... Shepard. Excuse me" with that said, she slowly walked out of her room. "I'm sorry" she whispered, but didn't know if Shepard had heard it. She could never give in to temptation. Never accept that she was in love with him. That would be best for them both.