Cringe Warning! This project took too long to make and I did not put any effort into it since September. You have been warned. I consider this cringe because the aspects of the characters were not captured, and they act too childish. This has bad writing, just like Mass Effect Andromeda.
I am not going to write another chapter. Any spelling errors are listed as intentional because I do not care about this story anymore.
This has taken so damn long that I'm not writing the smut. Many swears, rated M for a reason. Not proud of this work, but hopefully somebody can find it to be good.
This was written over 3 months and I was too lazy to work on it most the time. Kinda cringe. Didn't finish when I uploaded the doc. Just go read my other Shakarian stories, they have effort put into them. I didn't capture the characters correctly in this writing.
Garrus was in shock. Jane had a brother, but she never mentioned him, Garrus thought. He felt like he needed to ask more about it. He spoke with urgency. "Jane, who is your brother?"
"I don't see why you're making such a big deal out of it," Jane replied. Garrus put his hand on her chin and stroked her cheek gently with a talon.
"I'm sorry, Jane. I didn't mean to react like that. But, I must know who it is," Garrus said.
"Hmph. Alright. I don't think you'd know him, but his name is John."
"John? John Shepard?"
"Yeah, why does that sound ridiculous or something?"
"Tali mentioned meeting someone with the same name."
"Wait, what? Where?"
"Tali said she met him while we were on the Citadel last time."
"And she didn't tell me?"
"From what I was able to gather, she became friends with him pretty quick."
"Ugh, sounds lovely," Jane said sarcastically and then went to kiss him. She looked behind him after kissing him and sighed. "Oh, fuck me."
"Uh, right now?"
"Tali walked in. Also, it's a saying, don't worry," Jane said, backing away from Garrus and greeting Tali. Tali seemed disgusted at the fact Garrus and Jane were in an embrace.
"Oh... gross." Tali uttered, seeming disgusted. Garrus could almost swear he heard a tone of jealousy. Garrus turned to Tali.
"What, are you jealous you aren't hugging me?" He joked.
"I am not comfortable."
"Sorry, Tali. It was a simple joke. Did you come here to talk with Shepard?"
"I did. I know how bad you are with remembering." Tali said, and Jane walked infront of Garrus before he could respond.
"Tali, did you want to talk about John?" Jane questioned. Tali seemed embarrassed and she stood as if she was uncomfortable. "I see. Garrus told me you may have met him."
This only seemed to make Tali more uncomfortable. She looked around and then walked closer to the both of them. "Commander, do you have a comfortable place to sit while we talk about this? I don't feel comfortable."
Jane nodded and pointed to a couch and with a seat next to it. Tali sat down in the chair, Jane sat on the couch, and Garrus shyly took his seat right next to Jane. Garrus started feeling out of place during their conversation.
"What's your proof it's him?" Jane asked, starting the conversation.
"Well, I've kept in contact with him, and I think I have a picture of him somewhere." Tali replied.
"Has he ever joked about things?"
"Yes, he has joked a lot." Tali said, still seeming uncomfortable. Jane sighed, and looked over to Garrus.
"Well, it's him." Jane said to Garrus.
"Just because he jokes? You haven't even seen his fa-" Garrus replied and Jane interrupted.
"Garrus, trust me. How many people do you know named John Shepard that joke constantly?"
"Uh, I know of one?"
"My point," Jane said, irritated. She turns her head back to Tali. "What are you going to do once we get back to the Citadel?"
"I-I guess I'll find him... and talk to him? I guess I'll show you to him?" Tali answers sheepishly.
"Right. You seem way to uncomfortable to be in this conversation," Jane observed.
"I just don't want to talk.. about this." Tali says and stands up. She leaves the room before any further conversation. Jane sighed and put her head in her hands.
Garrus put his arms around her in an attempt to comfort her. She seems very stressed, Garrus noted in his mind. He tried to think back to when they were last on the citadel.
Garrus remembered something important and he pulled his arms away from her and stood up. He whispered a swear to himself, and then Jane seemed confused. "Garrus? What's wrong?"
"Damn it! Nothing," Garrus said, shaking his head. "I need to speak with Tali, I just remembered something."
"I'll come with you," Jane replied. Garrus shook his head. Jane sighed and looked forward.
Garrus tried to remain calm while walking out of Jane's room. After he left, he ran, looking for Tali. He attempted to calm down and started walking again.
After searching for about ten minutes, Garrus walked into Tali's room where she slept. She was sitting on the end of her bed, seeming bored. He walked closer and got her attention. "Tali, we need to talk."
"About what, Vakarian?" Tali asked.
"Do you remember the night while we were last on the citadel?"
"Yes, we went to the bar, you sat next to me. When I mentioned I needed an emergency induction port, both you and I think John said something about it being called a straw."
"That was.. part of it. Do you remember the night?"
"Of course I do," Tali stated and then went into thought. "Oh no."
"Right. Remember it now?"
"Not completely.."
"After you got drunk, we went back to the Normandy.. and we did something... different." Garrus's voice was deepening with each word.
"WHAT!?"
"Well, I'll admit Tali, I was drunk too." Garrus murmured. Tali stood up and punched him in the face. Garrus seemed way too offended after he was hit. "Ow, Damn it! You bitch, why did you do that!?"
"Garrus, you're being a jerk!" Tali shouted as Garrus rubbed his forehead. Garrus grabbed her by the shoulders and pushed her over onto her bed. They were both laying in an awkward position. He glared into her eyes and she relaxed.
"God damn you. How are we going to tell Jane!"
"Tell me what?" Jane said, as she walked into the room. She looked at their awkward positioning and Tali's relaxed position. Jane's relaxed facial expression soon turned to one expressing many. "Garrus?! Is this what you had to talk to Tali about?"
"No, no no. Jane, this is uh," Garrus tried explaining, shoving Tali further as he stood up and brushed himself off. "This is just a misunderstanding. Uh.. Tali, you explain."
"No way, Vakarian! You're a dumbass." Tali shouted back, standing up, clearly embarrassed through her helmet.
"Oh, fuck you Tali!" Garrus retorted, worsening the situation.
"Isn't that what you were about to do? Or did." Jane questioned. Garrus shoved Tali back, and walked up to Jane.
"Jane. Spirits, this is hard. During the last time we were on the Citadel and you let us do what we wanted, Tali and I went to a bar." Garrus attempted to explain. "She met John there. After, we got drunk and then had sex."
"Woah woah woah. You two DID IT? THAT QUICKLY?!" Jane asked angrily. Tali snuck up behind Garrus and punched him again.
"God DAMN IT! Stop punching me you fucking idiot!" Garrus yelled, clearly able to be heard from outside. He grabbed Tali's arm and started bending it backwards. Tali yelped in pain, and there was a clear cracking sound heard from her arm.
"Garrus! KNOCK IT OFF!" Jane yelled. She grabbed him by the arm and pulled it away from Tali's. "Garrus, you're getting a time out."
Tali stared with her hand on her other arm as Garrus was pulled away by Jane. Garrus growled angrily at Tali as he was pulled away.
Garrus sat in his room, angrily calibrating the Normandy's guns. Maybe I should just sabotage it, Garrus thought. Jane walked in, not even requesting to speak before talking.
"Garrus, we need to talk. Now." Jane said, sounding serious.
"What the fuck do you want, Shepard?" Garrus retorted.
"Why were you so angry at Tali? Why are you so angry at me?"
"I'm not mad at you, and Tali was being a bitch."
"How?"
"She punched me once I told her what happened."
"You get hit all the time. What's the big deal about it?"
"It's just that.. I assume it's because I see Tali usually as a calm one. I love her as a friend, but.. I just get hostile when someone I trust betrays me."
"Come here." Jane demanded. Garrus obeyed and walked up to her, almost towering over her. Jane wrapped her arms around him. He did the same to her. "Garrus."
"Yes?" Garrus asked, sounding more calm than before. Jane could also tell from his voice he now sounded sad.
"It'll be okay. I love you."
"I.. love you too Jane."
"I don't care if you had sex with Tali. I want you to be sane enough to do it with me." She said, pulling him closer, and looking up into his eyes.
Garrus turned his head, looking away from Jane. To Turians, it would be clear he is very sad. Jane was starting to pick up on the fact Garrus was sad. She tried to think of a way to cheer him up. She kissed him directly on his mouth, then bit her lip and whispered. "Maybe later."
He looked at her and then wondered why it had to be later. He smirked and he was no longer crying. He deepend his voice and put his mouth on her neck. He licked it, and then said "Why later?"
She quietly moaned as she felt the vibrations against her throat. She cleared her throat and tried to refocus. "I need to speak with Tali still."
He put his mouth against her throat again and moaned. She moaned with him and could feel his deep voice. She laughs mixed with a moan and pushed him back. "Not yet, please."
He backed up and cleared his throat. His voice had a clear quiver. "I'm sorry, Jane. Tell Tali I'm sorry too. I regret it all."
"I'll tell her. Don't worry, Garrus. Also, I think we should make up nicknames for eachother.. but not now."
"Right. Because I'm in the right mood to be thinking over my decisions right now." Garrus said and thought. Jane let go of him, stroked his leathery chin and one of his mandibles. Then she left.
Tali stood in her room. Only a half an hour had passed since Garrus got angry, but she still felt a burning pain in her arm. She wanted to kill Garrus for doing everything.
Jane walked into her room. Tali saw her and turned and stood up straight. Her arm is clearly fractured, Jane thought.
Tali's arm was still bent slightly in the wrong direction and Tali couldn't keep her hand off of holding it. Jane walked up close to her.
"Hey, Tali. How is your arm?" Jane asked politely.
"It's very horrible. I am going to murder Garrus." Tali exclaimed back.
"No no, Tali calm down."
"He broke my arm!"
"Tali, it's fine. It'll be good in no time. Just see Dr. Chakwas."
"What are you here for?"
"Garrus really didn't mean to hurt you. Something was already irritating him."
"Sure there was, what happened, did he not get to feel you up for long enough?"
"Tali."
"Shut up, you bosh'tet."
"Tali calm down. You're my best friend. Be kind and don't insult me."
"I'm sorry, Shepard, you're right," Tali sighed.
"Tali, I want you to talk with Garrus tomorrow when we're on the Citadel."
"What? Just talk to him?"
"He's sorry. Besides, talk with him infront of John and maybe he'll go away from you."
"Oh shut up."
"Alright. Tali, go see Chakwas. We'll be there by tomorrow."
"Okay. Bye, Shepard." Tali said, and left without any further conversation.
Late in the night, Jane was lying in her bed, unable to sleep. She feels as though she missed something. Eventually, she heard a knock on her door. She stood up casually and stretched. When she opened the door, she could see through the darkness that it was Garrus.
"You said later, Jane. Does this count?" He asked, his voice deepened and smooth.
"Is that even a question? Get in here, now." Jane said straight to Garrus. She grabbed his arms and pulled him in. Jane pulled him over to her bed and she sat him down and sat on his lap.
I totally wonder what happened?! Was the author too lazy to bother writing smut!?
