Authors note: this is my first fan fic. if you would like to know more about me or why i type the way i do check out my profile. i really apreciate reviews so please give them to me! if you like it ill try to add a new chapter as soon as i can. *8/21/11 update. i tried to repair the connection to the characters by adding or taking away a few minnor things, it made me feel slightly better, tell me what you think.*
The Normandy still in disarray from the suicide mission, Shepard finds himself in a difficult situation of. He wants to pursue the fight against the Reapers, but he knows that he has to settle down for a while and wait until there are significant repairs to the massive steath ship. The Normandy was serviely damaged. She was crippled, drifting at the moment.
Shepard was grateful that none of his crew mates died from the suicide mission, but Garrus took a hit. It occurred while Tali was trying to close the blast doors and they had to hold off a collector wave, one shot made it through the door as it was just about to close. That shot made it right into Garrus' lower right portion of his hip. He assured everyone he was fine with a nod and it seemed like he just walked it off. Now that the crew has settled down Garrus has been walking with a slight limp, everyone noticed but no one dares ask if he wants help.
"He always tries to be self sufficient." The Commander sighed.
Shepard sat on his luxurious bed, and while staring into the stars let his mind slip back to the previous night. His special night with Tali. He let himself fall backwards on his bed, remembering the feel of her skin against his, slightly rougher than a humans, yet still soft to the touch. Her glistening almond shaped eyes unmasked, wanting, and needing Shepard.
Shepard awoke from a beeping alarm from his private console; he then pushed himself out of his bed. Feeling a bit light headed, The Commander stumbled around until he finally reached his private console. Shepard quickly skimmed the message; it was mostly about how the repairs were going. So far nothing was wrong and everything was peaceful, he could get use to that for once. Sadly deep down he knew what hell was about to come and its arrival was inevitable.
After a time consuming and relaxing shower, Shepard stepped out of his washing quarters; only to find once more that his private console was beeping. When he realized it was from Tali; he opened it as quickly as he could.
John,
It feels so wonderful to call you that, and it feels even better to tell you I love you. It may have only been a day since I have seen you, but I feel like it has been an eternity. Now I am very anxious to tell you about what I thought about our special night, but you know what. I'm going to make you come to me if you want to find out. But I'll let you know this; you make me feel so happy! I cant wait for you to visit me. John, I will always be there for you.
Love,
Tali'Zorah vas Normandy
Shepard read that message over and over imitating her exotic accent, he loved her accent. The Commander finally stood up from his chair and was just about to run down to Engineering, but EDI informed Shepard that Mordin needed a conference with The Commander. Shepard let out a sigh, he really wanted to see Tali.
