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Chapter 2
Later that night, Shepard paced in front of her bed, glancing at the door and worrying that someone would barge in at any moment. She hadn't been able to narrow down her list of suspects even a little, and it was almost time for designated meeting hour. She had no idea who it would be, or what she could even say to them except, "Thanks, but no thanks." Someone like Wrex would probably take it in stride, but it would be even more awkward to say no to Kaidan, who had trouble accepting that she wasn't interested in him. She had the 'I'm a lesbian' excuse if it was any of the men, but what could she possibly say to Ashley? 'Sorry, but I'm still secretly hoping to get into a certain cute archaeologist's pants, so this isn't going to work,' didn't seem like a good explanation. And what about Tali and Garrus and their possible threesome request?
Or what if it was all in her head - Tali and Garrus, Ashley's interest, Wrex possibly wanting to get fucked in the ass - and none of these people wanted to have sex with her at all? What if it was someone completely different that she hadn't even thought of, and all her awkward questions had been for nothing? Still nervous, Shepard went over to her underwear drawer and dug out the strap-on, still in its packaging. She stared down at it, hoping for divine inspiration to strike, and all of her questions to suddenly be answered.
A soft knock at the door nearly made her fall over and she juggled the package in her hands until she'd finally gotten control of it again.
Shepard had to remind herself that she was a Commander in the Alliance Navy, the first human SpecTRe, and an all around badass soldier who did not cower in a corner over a little sexual misunderstanding. Sure, she'd been hoping that whoever had sent the note would adhere to the parameters set within it and wait for her in their quarters, just so she could avoid a confrontation, but that didn't mean she couldn't handle this.
Steeling herself to do what was necessary, Shepard straightened her posture and strode towards the door. She could turn down whoever was outside her door. She would turn down whoever was outside her door. Giving herself one last quick mental pep talk, Shepard put on a brave face and waved her hand in front of the sensor.
Shepard barely stopped herself from falling into the doorjamb when she recognized Liara standing nervously in the hallway. She had positioned herself in the middle of the entryway so that whoever was on the other side of the door wouldn't be able to sneak by her before she declined their offer, but now, that was the last thing on Shepard's reeling mind.
"Hello, Shepard," Liara said softly, shyly, barely able to keep from fidgeting as the Commander stared disbelievingly at her. She had known since Shepard had shown up in her room that her carefully laid plans for tonight might have to change. And that assumption had only been confirmed when she'd heard that the Commander had made the rounds to each crewmember, asking about their Secret Santa gift. Shepard hadn't known that the gift was from her, and Liara felt more than a little foolish over the confusion.
For nearly an hour, Liara had considered not taking the risk, and hurriedly finding Shepard another gift so that she wouldn't have to admit to her first failed attempt. But it had taken her so long to build up enough courage to leave the present in Shepard's quarters, so Liara had decided to put her heart and body on the line by going to the Commander's cabin at the stroke of midnight. She only prayed that Shepard had the same feelings for her, and would not turn her away.
"Liara?" Shepard's mouth opened and closed helplessly after she said her friend's name, but she couldn't seem to find any other words. This was something straight out of her fantasies - if a tiny bit more awkward - and she still wasn't entirely convinced that this wasn't a dream. She actually reached over to pinch her own arm before she remembered that she was still holding the strap-on, and nearly dropped it as she hurried to hide it behind her back.
"I came to apologize, Shepard. I know my gift was very forward, but I had no idea you wouldn't... We have been flirting, as Joker would say, for months now, and I thought you would guess that I had sent it immediately. But if I have misunderstood, and you are not interested..."
"No!" Shepard blurted out, reaching out with her free hand to keep Liara from moving away, back down the hall. When her fingers brushed the asari's arm, both of them froze for a split second at the contact. "Well, I mean..." Shepard heaved a sigh and let her hand fall. "Damn it, this isn't fair! I've spent the entire day running around the ship, freaking out because I thought Kaidan or Wrex wanted me to fuck them in the ass, or that Garrus and Tali wanted to have a threesome with me, and now I find out that the girl of my dreams is actually the one who wants me, and I have no clue what to say or do!"
Liara stared at her in stunned silence for a moment, and then a smile curled at the corners of her purple lips. "The girl of your dreams, Commander? Really?"
Shepard seemed to give up and slump forward, obviously giving up. She had already made a fool of herself, and she might as well put her feelings out there. "I'm crazy about you, Liara. I've been hoping all day that you were my Secret Santa, while telling myself that it was only some deluded fantasy."
"Well..." Liara cast a glance towards the strap-on still concealed behind Shepard's back, and then let her gaze linger on Shepard's face. "Perhaps we were both doing a little fantasizing. I wanted to tell you how I felt, but I was not sure how. I have never done this before."
"How you felt?" Shepard repeated, her stomach doing flips. "So, you have feelings for me? Romantic feelings? Please say yes, because I am so far gone on you that I'm starting to think I'm going insane."
Liara took a step closer to Shepard, close enough that they shared body heat. "Yes, Shepard, I have feelings for you. I have since you rescued me from Saren's henchmen on Therum. But every decision you have made since then has only reaffirmed that my affections could not have been placed in a more worthy person. You refuse to back down when it would be easier to just walk away with all odds stacked against you, yet you use diplomacy when it is prudent to save lives. You are amazing, Shepard."
As she spoke, Liara leaned closer and closer to Shepard until their upper bodies brushed together. She ran a slightly trembling hand along Shepard's forearm, the one that wasn't hiding behind the Commander's back along with the toy. Liara could not believe how incredible it felt to run her fingertips across the soft, nearly unnoticeable hairs that were scattered over Shepard's arm, so different from her own hairless body.
Shepard swallowed thickly, unable to believe that she was finally going to experience what she had been dreaming about for months. Or was she? Liara may have bought her an extremely suggestive gift, but the asari had confessed to be inexperienced, so perhaps she wasn't exactly aware of what this particular item was. Maybe she had just meant to find a gift that expressed interest, not one that screamed 'Fuck Me!' Even if it would change the course of this night from where she so desperately wanted it to go, Shepard wouldn't feel right if she didn't give Liara an out.
"I can't tell you how happy I am that you're the one who got this for me, Liara. But do you know what this really is? Do you understand what it implies that you want from me?" Oh, how Shepard wished she could just whisk Liara off to bed and demonstrate the feelings that were so hard for her to articulate.
Liara flushed a pretty shade of violet and stared at her feet for a moment, unable to meet Shepard's eyes. She did not remove her hand from Shepard's arm, however, and even trailed her fingers down until she was holding Shepard's hand. "Yes," she murmured as her thumb caressed Shepard's knuckles. "I am inexperienced, but not completely naive. After I met you, I began researching human sexuality. Some of it seemed very strange at first, but I have to admit that I was - that I am... curious."
"You want me to use this on you?" Shepard asked, bringing the toy out from behind her back and holding it up. "I hoped, but I thought it might not appeal to you, being asari and all..."
Somehow, Liara managed to press their bodies even closer together. Their lips hovered near each other, and Shepard was afraid that her legs might give out. "It appeals to me very much. I am not sure why. Perhaps the commanding way I saw toys like this being used during my research reminded me of you."
Shepard had to stifle a groan at the thought of Liara's 'research', and suddenly, something clicked. "Wait, is that what you were doing when I came to visit you earlier?"
"Actually, I was reviewing the instruction manual. It is quite extensive. I have to admit that I viewed one or two vids afterwards... for demonstration purposes, of course."
"Of course..." Shepard said, not really paying attention to Liara's answer. Liara's eyes were such a beautiful shade of blue, and her mouth was so close... She just wanted to lean forward and...
Liara's lips were so soft. Soft, warm, and so pliant beneath hers. Shepard had imagined their first kiss many times, and although she hadn't expected the real thing to happen with a strap-on in one hand after a day of running around the ship like a chicken with its head chopped off, the moment was beyond perfect despite all that.
"Ah, Shepard," Liara said shyly when their first sweet kiss had ended. She did not want to ruin a memory she would cherish forever with logistics, but they were still in full view if anyone happened to walk by. "May I come in?" she asked softly, hesitantly, hoping that she now had the right to ask such a question.
Shepard's slight daze lifted almost instantly, and her bright green eyes cleared. She looked beyond Liara and out into the hall, glad to see that they were still alone. Grabbing Liara hastily by the waist, Shepard pulled her across the threshold and let the airlock door close behind them. It wasn't that Shepard was ashamed of her feelings for Liara – far from it – but she wanted the asari all to herself for as long as she could have her.
"You," Shepard began, placing a quick kiss to Liara's jaw, "can visit with me any time you feel the desire. My door is always open, especially for you." She pulled back for a second from her diligent attention to Liara's neck and jaw-line and looked into beautiful blue eyes. "Well, it'll always be open unless you're in here with me and we don't want any interruptions," she amended huskily as she hit the locking mechanism next to the door. No one usually entered her quarters without knocking first, but Shepard wasn't taking any chances.
A shy smile pulled at Liara's lips. "Well, Shepard, I most certainly feel the desire now," she said softly, shocked with herself for even being able to complete the sentence. To hide some of her nervousness, Liara leaned up and kissed Shepard again. The light kiss that she had initiated soon wasn't enough, so she followed the instincts she had been suppressing around Shepard since meeting the dashing human Commander and tentatively burrowed a hand into the short, dark locks atop Shepard's head, bringing them even closer together. While the kiss itself was dazzling, Liara was just as mesmerized by the silky strands running through her fingers, and she couldn't help but continue stroking Shepard's hair, getting more pleasure out of that simple touch than from any contact with any other being before.
As Liara's gentle fingers combed through her hair, obviously fascinated by the alien texture, Shepard was a mess of confusion and conflicting desires. It was clear that she wanted Liara - badly - and Liara obviously wanted her, but she had no idea how to proceed beyond that. Liara was the kindest, sweetest person she had ever met, and Shepard did not want to do anything that might hurt her or make her uncomfortable. However, their kiss had ignited a fire within her, urging her to take and claim the shy archaeologist, and it seemed like Liara wanted the same thing. Shepard wasn't sure how well she would be able to resist her impulses.
"Kissing you is so wonderful," Liara mumbled against her lips, bringing their mouths together over and over again. Some of the kisses were short and sweet, others were long and lingering, and once, Shepard was surprised to find that her tongue had slipped into Liara's mouth, even though she couldn't remember consciously doing it.
Shepard felt like she could kiss Liara forever, but she was all too aware of Liara's warm body pressing against hers, as well as her grip on the stiff, uncomfortable plastic in her hand that reminded her that the asari probably wanted to move beyond kissing at some point... if only Shepard could get her brain and body to start working again. "What... what do you want, Liara?" Shepard asked between kisses. "I don't want to pressure you into..."
Liara laughed softly and pressed another kiss onto the point of Shepard's chin. "You are concerned about pressuring me? I am the one that gave you a sex toy for Christmas."
That was enough to ease Shepard's worries for the moment, and before she knew what was happening, her hands were sliding around to the back of Liara's jumpsuit, fingering the zipper at the base of her neck. She felt slightly guilty for rushing things, but couldn't seem to help herself. Liara made her lose all of her impulse control. Fortunately, Liara didn't seem to mind, and even assisted Shepard by rolling her sleeves down her slender arms, revealing a tight, clinging undershirt. That came off even more quickly than the suit, and Shepard couldn't help but stare hungrily at Liara's naked breasts.
Shepard was glad she had only pulled Liara's suit down to her waist. That way, she could appreciate her lover's breasts without being distracted by any of her other delicious parts. Liara was absolutely gorgeous. She had soft but strong shoulders, probably the result of her physical work, first as an archeologist at dig sites, and now as a member of Shepard's crew.
The Commander let her eyes drift down to Liara's beautiful breasts, admiring the purple tinge of Liara's upper chest as it flushed with what Shepard hoped was arousal instead of embarrassment. "You are so beautiful," Shepard breathed, and flicked her eyes back up to Liara's to let her lover see how much she desired her. She reached out and touched the flat expanse of Liara's stomach, loving the way the muscles fluttered beneath her fingertips.
Liara was so warm and soft, and Shepard was so excited to finally be allowed to touch her. She trailed her hand up from Liara's stomach and just grazed the underside of a pale blue breast, smiling at the surprised gasp the touch drew from Liara's lips. As Shepard continued to drag a finger slowly along the outer curve of Liara's breast, she watched the darker colored nipple pucker and extend, knowing that it ached for direct contact.
"Shepard, I... I cannot stand..." Liara said breathlessly as she pushed her breast further into Shepard's hand, swaying slightly and holding on to the Commander's arm for support. "Your touch is... very distracting."
Shepard smirked, obviously pleased that she could work the normally reserved Liara into such a state. Her fingertips gently pinched the tip of Liara's nipple, experimenting with different amounts of pressure to see what Liara liked best. To her surprise, Liara showed a more enthusiastic response the harder she pinched. Shepard was careful not to cross the line into pain, however. She didn't want to go too far on accident and upset Liara during her first time -
The significance of what they were doing suddenly hit Shepard, and she had a minor internal panic attack. She knew that Liara had not been with anyone before - the asari had told her as much - but she had not really thought about the implications until now. Liara had never done this before, and Shepard wanted it to be perfect for her despite their awkward start.
Slowly, she moved to cup Liara's other breast, teasing her with the gentle warmth of her hand instead of focusing on the hard tip pressing into the center of her palm. "Shepard... please. I was serious before. If you continue to touch me like that, I am going to..." Shepard felt Liara's knees buckle, and helped her over to the bed before she fell down. However, both of them were reluctant to break skin contact, trading caresses on whatever bare flesh they could reach as they sank onto the mattress. "Your clothes. Please... Take them off?"
Still unwilling to break her physical connection with Liara, Shepard gave her lover one more searing kiss before pulling back and standing up. Perhaps if she wasn't touching Liara, she would be able to fulfill the asari's request without getting too distracted. Knowing that she wouldn't be able to go slow, and doubtful that Liara would really appreciate a strip tease this first time anyway when they were both already burning for more, Shepard stripped efficiently out of her tight, long-sleeved compression shirt and dropped it to the floor. She wasn't wearing a bra, so when she brought her hands back down to her sides, Shepard just let Liara look at her. Shepard was pleased when Liara sat up and really studied her, desire obvious in her darkening blue eyes as she almost reached out to touch her.
Liara swallowed noticeably and twisted her fingers in Shepard's bedspread. "Your pants, too, please," she whispered. She could feel her teeth worrying her lower lip, and had to consciously stop herself from continuing the nervous gesture. Shepard had already let her know in no uncertain terms that she desired her, so she shouldn't be afraid that the Commander would suddenly turn her away.
Giving Liara a reassuring smile, Shepard let her hands meet at the button at the top of her pants. "You know, I find it so endearing how polite you are, sweetheart, but you don't have to worry. If you want something and I can give it to you, I will." Still keeping eye contact with Liara, Shepard unbuttoned her pants and slowly lowered the zipper, grinning when Liara's gaze lowered to watch the motion.
Liara's already wide eyes seemed to grow even bigger as Shepard pulled her pants down, and she released a small whimper of need when she saw that the Commander wasn't wearing anything underneath them. She realized her jaw had dropped, and hurriedly closed her mouth. However, she couldn't seem to tear her gaze away from between Shepard's legs. She had done her research, so the small patch of hair above the bare, pink lips did not surprise her, but she felt a strong, unexpected tug in her stomach. She suddenly realized that she wanted to spread Shepard's thighs so that she could get a clearer view.
At first, Shepard was slightly embarrassed under Liara's intense scrutiny, but since her reaction seemed positive, Shepard forced herself to relax. She climbed onto the bed, her hands drifting to Liara's naked waist and tugging at the jumpsuit that was still bunched around it. "Your turn," she said, unable to resist leaving a few kisses around the edge of Liara's mouth.
Liara allowed Shepard to help her out of her clothes, and the Commander let out a happy sigh when naked flesh finally met naked flesh. It seemed like everything was happening so fast, but at the same time, not fast enough. She hoped she wasn't pushing Liara, but the asari seemed just as eager for more as she was. Soft, curious blue hands roamed the warm expanse of her back, stroking over the muscles in her arms and shoulders before reaching around to touch the sides of her breasts. Since she seemed hesitant to go further without instructions, Shepard happily moved Liara's hands into place. "It's all right. I want you to touch me. However you want to. Anywhere you want to."
The look of pure happiness and excitement on Liara's face made Shepard's heart skip a beat. It was absolutely adorable, much like Liara herself. Obviously, her message had been clear, because Liara was the one to kiss her this time, and her fingers began circling one of Shepard's nipples.
Liara was mesmerized by the sight of her hand on Shepard's breast, both because this was something she had thought for so long would only happen in her dreams, and because they just looked so right together. She was amazed as Shepard's nipple stiffened right before her eyes, drawing a soft groan of pleasure from the Commander. There was nothing that Liara wanted more than to continue pulling that sound from Shepard for the rest of her life.
Eventually, just touching was not enough, and Liara had the most overwhelming urge to taste Shepard's breasts, just like she had tasted her lover's mouth. It was only Shepard's continued praise that gave Liara the courage to act on her instincts and lean up far enough to pull one of the stiff nipples between her lips. An immediate burst of pleasure rolled through her when Shepard groaned loudly and cupped the back of her crest, keeping her mouth where it was.
Liara played with Shepard's breasts for a while, switching back and forth to give each perfectly formed wonder equal attention. She learned that while Shepard seemed to enjoy any touch she gave, the Commander preferred it a little rough. It was only when Liara nipped gently at an erect nipple, and even occasionally tugged just a little hard, that she was able to draw cries of pleasure from Shepard's body. Liara lived for those sounds and did everything in her power to evoke more of them.
However, it wasn't long before Liara's neck started to burn with the strain of holding it at such a stressful angle for so long. She ignored the protests of her own body for as long as possible, because she did not want to give up her exploration, but she also realized that she was somewhat limited in the areas she could touch by being caught beneath Shepard. Liara released the nipple she was currently laving attention upon and rested her head back against the pillow, feeling a sense of pride well up inside of her when Shepard whimpered disapprovingly at the loss of her warm mouth.
She waited for the Commander to look down at her before rolling her hips in an attempt to reverse their positions. Shepard apparently caught on to the idea quickly, and didn't resist being turned until her back was against the mattress and Liara was above her. It excited Liara a lot to have her strong, commanding lover laid out for her pleasure, and she couldn't wait to explore even more of Shepard. But it was the trust she saw shining through Shepard's beautifully open and expressive eyes that touched Liara's heart, and she had no doubt in that moment that their union would always be about more than just physical pleasure.
Shepard smiled up at Liara and the asari maiden decided that her lover looked just as enticing below her as she did above her. Liara was staring at Shepard with unbridled wonder, unable or perhaps unwilling to hide her curiosity. She set about testing the responses of Shepard's body like a child with a new toy, finding the sensitive places that tickled and the ones that made the Commander shiver, while running her hands along every inch of naked flesh she could reach. Liara spent a long time touching her shoulders and arms, obviously fascinated with the hardened muscles there, and she placed a few kisses along Shepard's stomach, smiling into the warm, pleasantly musky skin. "I have wanted to do this for so long," she whispered as her hands returned to Shepard's breasts. "These are one of my favorite parts of your body."
"Oh?" Shepard asked, feeling much more at ease now that Liara had taken the lead for a while. With Liara on top of her, groping with gentle but eager hands, there was absolutely no doubt that the maiden wanted this to happen and was moving at a pace that was comfortable for her. Shepard could only hope that her own desires would remain in check until Liara had her fun, because as nice as it was to finally have Liara exploring her body, it also tested her self-control.
"Yes."
"What are your other favorite parts, then?" Shepard teased, mostly trying to embarrass Liara and make her blush instead of fishing for a compliment. She succeeded, and Liara did blush as she let her hands drift down along Shepard's sides, sliding part way underneath her to cup her ass.
"I like the muscles here." Liara paused and took a deep breath, as if gathering her courage. "Sometimes, I - I imagine them flexing while... while..."
"While what?" Shepard asked, slightly distracted by the way Liara had moved to straddle one of her thighs, inadvertently painting it with her wetness. The evidence of Liara's arousal helped to ease the last of Shepard's doubts, but it also made her want to explore further. She gently gripped Liara's hips and began sliding her back and forth ever so slightly, encouraging her to grind against the offered thigh. "While what?" she repeated as Liara picked up the motion on her own.
"While you are thrusting inside of me," Liara said softly, obviously wanting to share, but also slightly shy. When Shepard's jaw dropped, Liara misinterpreted her facial expression. "I am sorry, Shepard. I have never spoken about this with anyone..."
Shepard immediately tried to reverse Liara's physical and emotional withdrawal. The asari had stopped rhythmically riding her thigh, and she had averted her now self-conscious gaze. Shepard could feel Liara building up walls around her emotions again, already missing the warmth they had shared just a few moments ago. "No, sweetheart, no," Shepard said softly as she latched gently yet firmly onto Liara's hips to prevent her from withdrawing even more. "Don't be embarrassed. That is the sexiest thing I've ever heard. And it makes me want to fuck you so badly that it hurts."
When she realized exactly what she had said, Shepard winced at her indelicate way of phrasing it. She wanted to be a sensitive lover for Liara, particularly since the maiden had confessed to being inexperienced, but her excitement had gotten the better of her. "Sorry, I don't mean to be so crude," Shepard apologized as she gently stroked Liara's sides.
Liara gave Shepard a shy smile and settled back onto the Commander's hard thigh. "It does not make me feel uncomfortable, Shepard." She leaned down and kissed Shepard sweetly on the lips. "I actually like it," she whispered huskily against Shepard's lips as she gave a particularly hard jerk of her hips against her lover's leg.
As much as Shepard had planned on letting Liara control the pace for a little while longer, having the asari admit that she didn't mind Shepard's baser instincts pushed her a little closer to the edge of her control. So, with a soft growl, Shepard flipped them over and retook her position on top – a position she was confident taking. She loved the little gasp of pleasure that Liara released when she settled between easily parted blue thighs. It was her turn to learn Liara's body and draw out whatever pleasure she could.
Shepard loved all the different sounds that she was able to coax from Liara - the needy whimpers as her hands trailed along the asari's thighs, the low sighs as their bodies pressed together, the cries that slipped out when her teeth sank into the muscle of Liara's shoulder. She adored the way Liara's hips bucked, rising to try and find purchase against her.
"Shepard... Shepard, please. I need..."
The Commander growled against Liara's shoulder, enjoying the way she could feel Liara's pulse pound in her throat. This was what she had been afraid of... being completely intoxicated by Liara. Her voice, her body, her scent. So warm and willing beneath her. Shepard wanted to be buried inside of her, as deep as possible, claiming the woman she had only dreamed about until now.
"Tell me what you need. Anything you want," Shepard panted, her hands sliding around Liara's hips and holding them. She needed Liara to ask her for more, to guide her, because without some kind of direction, she was afraid that she would just start fucking the asari raw. It was growing more and more difficult to keep control, and Shepard wasn't sure how much longer she could last.
"Anything," Liara begged, unable to focus long enough to pick out any one specific thing she wanted more than another. "I want anything you can give me. I want everything you can give me," she amended almost desperately as she clutched at Shepard's strong shoulders. This was an instance where Shepard could do no wrong, and Liara would gladly take anything the Commander offered her, because she needed Shepard with a fierceness that scared her.
Liara had always thought Shepard was a beautiful woman, although perhaps dashing or handsome was a better descriptor just because of the way Shepard carried herself, but there was something even more appealing about her now. She could see the restraint etched into Shepard's face and the way the Commander held herself, straining her muscles in an attempt not to go too fast. That hard fought control only made Shepard more appealing to Liara, and she gently brushed her fingers through her lover's sweat-dampened hair. "You are not going to hurt me, Shepard. You could never hurt me," she said softly, keeping eye contact to reinforce her words.
"I just want you so much," Shepard said, resting her forehead against Liara's and drawing some calm from that intimate connection. She kissed Liara lightly on the lips, letting it deepen as her lover eagerly responded. Shepard kept it as leisurely as possible, knowing that it was only a matter of time before she would crave more of Liara – all of Liara.
Groaning softly at the way Liara moved against her, unconsciously slicking her abdomen with warm, silky wetness, Shepard was reminded how much she wanted to taste Liara. That was something Shepard would not be denied, and she was confident that she could make it good for Liara. With one last heated kiss to Liara's already swollen lips, Shepard began a slow trail down her lover's body.
At first, Liara was slightly confused, unsure why Shepard had abandoned her lips. But she tried to relax as her new lover's kisses dipped lower and lower, covering her chest and shoulders. She gasped as Shepard's warm mouth folded around one of her nipples, lightly teething the hard nub. Liara had not known her breasts could be so sensitive - or that anything could feel so good. Apparently, having Shepard touch her intensified everything.
Even when Shepard continued down, swiping her tongue along the line that bisected the muscles of Liara's abdomen and teasingly kissing one side of her navel, Liara did not realize what was happening. "Shepard... what are you doing?" she asked, panting slightly as Shepard parted her thighs, draping one of Liara's knees over her shoulder. She felt vulnerable and exposed as Shepard stared between her legs, obviously enjoying what she saw if the way she licked her lips was any indication.
"Looking at you. Touching you..." Shepard said, bringing one of her hands between Liara's legs and sliding through the wetness coating her folds. A small whimper caught in the back of Liara's throat, and her head thrashed against the pillow.
"Shepard!"
"Licking you..."
Liara's eyes flew open, and she gasped. "You - Goddess, Shepard, you do not have to..."
"I want to. I need to." Shepard ignored her, sensing Liara's hesitation, but also her need. The asari's clit practically throbbed against her fingertips, and she desperately wanted to wrap her lips around it. And so she did, spreading Liara's folds with her thumbs so that she could seal her lips around the hard little ridge.
Liara stiffened at first, not sure what to make of the strange sensations, and nervous that Shepard would not truly enjoy doing this for her. But then Shepard's tongue began painting patterns over her, and she started clutching the sheets since she did not want to risk grabbing the back of Shepard's head, no matter how deliciously soft the human's hair was.
Shepard was not nearly as experienced as many people seemed to think she was. How universe-traveling super soldier translated into unparalleled fantasy lover with a mistress on every world, Shepard didn't know, but she neither confirmed nor denied those rumors so they continued to circulate. Still, the Commander had enough experience to understand how extraordinarily responsive Liara was, and she couldn't help but hope that it had something to do with her, and not just the fact that Liara's body was exquisitely sensitive. Either way, Shepard knew she was extremely lucky to even be in this position.
It was a bit overeager of Shepard to go right for Liara's clit, but the small, hard ridge tempted her too much, and it twitched with a need that made Shepard want to satisfy every single one of Liara's desires. Shepard couldn't help but wrap her lips around the small bud, nor did she resist the urge to put gentle pressure around the base, which made Liara's hips buck hard. There was nothing quite like learning the pleasures of another person's body, but this time was made even more special because the body beneath hers was Liara's.
As much as Shepard wanted to make Liara come – and she most definitely would a couple of times before the night was through – she released her lover's sensitive clit and dipped her tongue into the waiting wetness just below. She moaned at the sweet flavor that slid over her taste buds, knowing that she had never tasted anything so heavenly. It didn't take much for Shepard to imagine spending hours right there between Liara's thighs, and she would relish the opportunity to do so.
"Shepard," Liara cried as her lover's tongue pushed at the quivering muscles of her opening. She wasn't sure what was exciting her more, how it felt to have Shepard's mouth pleasuring her in a way she had never dared to dream about, or the soft growls that could only be described as possessive emanating from Shepard, even though they were muffled by what the Commander was doing. Truthfully, it was probably a combination of both, but either on its own would be enough to drive any woman insane with ecstasy.
Liara tried to keep her hands twisted in the sheets beneath her instead of clutching at Shepard, afraid that she might hurt her lover in her crazed state, but in the end, it was a futile effort. After seemingly endless minutes of testing her tight opening and making Liara's head thrash on the pillow, Shepard moved her mouth back to Liara's clit. With so many powerful and unfamiliar feelings crashing through her body, it was all Liara could do to keep herself from flying apart, so she figured Shepard would forgive her for burrowing a hand into the soft, thick hair on top of her head and pulling her closer as her world seemed to explode.
As she felt Liara's hips weave against her face, Shepard couldn't help feeling a little smug. Liara seemed so needy and desperate, all for her. It was a huge rush to hear all the sounds Liara made, to feel how uncontrolled her movements were. In fact, Shepard thought, if she didn't know any better from previous experiences, she would have thought Liara was about to...
What could only be described as a wave of desire broke over her, and suddenly, Shepard was not alone in her mind. Liara's thoughts and feelings flooded into her until they were both overflowing. There was a little fear and embarrassment - Liara had never experienced such pleasure before, and her meld had been entirely unintentional – but also desperate, throbbing need and rippling waves of bliss.
'Oh Goddess, what am I doing... Shepard!'
Somehow, Shepard managed to retain enough of herself to keep sucking Liara's clit.
They came together, hearts hammering in time and the uneven motion of their hips perfectly synchronized. Slick warmth covered Shepard's lips and chin, and she felt a deep pull between her legs in response. She could feel each ragged pulse of Liara's inner muscles echoed in her own body, and for a moment, the rest of the world blotted out around them.
Slowly, they came back down, still linked through the meld. Shepard hadn't been able to process all of the overwhelming thoughts and sensations coming from Liara during their orgasm, but now, she could savor their connection. As relaxed as Liara's body seemed to be, Shepard could feel how deceptive that stillness was, since she was aware of Liara's racing thoughts. She let the asari think things through on her own for a while, rather enjoying the fact that Liara seemed to have forgotten they were still mentally connected. Shepard knew that all she had to do was move away to sever their physical connection if she didn't want to listen to Liara's inner thoughts, but she felt too happy and replete to move away from Liara's warmth.
'Goddess, that was amazing. And Shepard… Shepard was so… incredible.' It seemed that even Liara's inner voice was still breathless and at a loss for words, which only made Shepard smile even more in satisfaction. 'I have never felt that way… Never thought anything could feel so good. But what did I do? I've never melded without asking before. Oh, Goddess... I cannot believe I forced...'
It was surprisingly easy to detect the horror reflected in Liara's final thoughts, and Shepard couldn't stand for her lover to feel guilty over something that had only given both of them pleasure. Shepard nuzzled into Liara's flat stomach and placed a kissed just below the blue navel, holding Liara to her just tightly enough so that the asari would know she had no intention of letting her go.
"Sweetheart," Shepard began as she continued to rub her cheek across the silky, soft skin of Liara's abdomen, "you didn't do anything to me that I didn't want." She spoke softly but confidently, not wanting to totally break their intimate moment, but still needing Liara to understand that nothing shameful had happened. "You were spectacular, and I can't thank you enough for letting me share in your pleasure."
Shepard felt more than saw Liara blush at her compliment and pressed one last butterfly kiss to her lover's lightly fluttering abdomen before pushing herself up to lie full length alongside Liara's beautiful body. She left her hand to play across Liara's lower torso, knowing it was a bit of a possessive caress, but unable to resist the urge to do it. Shepard nuzzled into Liara's neck as she settled against her lover, happy to feel Liara's pulse jump once again as she nipped at the sensitive skin there.
Liara was surprised and a little nervous to discover that the physical sensations, the unbearable arousal that had so recently swept her away, had returned nearly full force. Briefly, she wondered if it was always like this. Instead of bringing relief, her first orgasm had only made her want more. Fortunately, Shepard seemed interested in continuing, if the way she was lavishing Liara's throat with kisses was any indication. "Shepard..."
"Hmm?" the human murmured, still nuzzling Liara's neck. She seemed reluctant to stop, but wanted to make sure that Liara was enjoying herself.
"Would you - could we..." Liara blushed, unable to get the words out. Buying Shepard an anonymous gift and then knocking on the door to her cabin had taken all the courage she had. She had none left to ask for what she wanted. "I am sorry. It is... difficult."
"You could always show me," Shepard said, unable to temper the eagerness in her voice. She had enjoyed feeling Liara within her mind, and wanted to experience the Meld again. "You can send pictures and thoughts through the meld, right? Maybe that would be easier."
Liara nodded, flattered and pleased that Shepard wanted to Join with her again so quickly. "All.. all right. If you want to, of course..."
"Oh, I want to."
"Good. Then Embrace Eternity..."
This time, when Liara reached out to touch Shepard's mind, she did so intentionally. It felt soothing, like being submerged in warm water, as Shepard felt thoughts that were not her own begin drifting through her mind. She felt a slight pressure, a guiding presence behind her eyes, and realized that Liara was offering to show her something. Curious, Shepard relaxed and allowed it.
Shepard trusted Liara's instincts, even though the asari had professed to never having initiated a mating meld before. She had done just fine moments ago when she had accidentally started one, and Shepard was excited by Liara's eagerness. She relaxed and allowed Liara the time to organize her thoughts and share whatever it was that she could not seem to put into words.
There was no subtle build up to the images that Liara finally showed her, no scenes of foreplay, and Shepard found it hard to breathe around the arousal that coalesced into a hard knot in the pit of her stomach. Apparently, when Liara had purchased this toy for Shepard, she'd had a particular position in mind that she wanted to try out. Shepard could not deny that she was stunned by the revelation, but she was equally as excited by it.
The images that bombarded Shepard, uncensored through her mind's eye, were of her taking Liara with the strap-on from behind. Liara's mind had constructed a detailed representation of how she imagined it would be, and Shepard couldn't help but be drawn in by the hard, fast pumping motion of her hips and the way Liara rushed back to meet her every thrust. She was engulfed in emotion as a wave of ecstasy washed over her – Liara's pleasure, simulated in perfect detail within the asari's mind. Shepard stiffened in restraint, knowing that Liara wasn't quite ready for the action portrayed in her mind, and fearing that it wouldn't take much to snap her questionable control.
Liara felt Shepard stiffen, and immediately worried that she had gone too far. She knew that the Commander had asked her to share a visual, but perhaps that was being too forward. "I – I am sorry, Shepard. It was only a thought… We can do something else if that is not to your liking," she stammered, desperately trying to backtrack and salvage what had been the most amazing experience of her life. It was all Liara could do not to curl in on herself, embarrassed once again by her inexperience and wishing she knew the proper decorum for this situation.
Before Liara could completely withdraw herself emotionally, Shepard dipped her head and took Liara's mouth in a scorching kiss, one that she hoped left no doubt as to how she felt. It was only when Liara melted beneath her, giving herself over completely to Shepard's passion, that the Commander lifted her mouth enough to be able to respond to her lover's uncertain words. "Believe me when I say that I would like nothing more than to fulfill your fantasy, Liara," Shepard said, leaving no room for Liara to question her sincerity. "You are the sexiest, most amazing woman I have ever known, and I can't possibly express how honored I am that you're trusting me with this."
Liara's relief was so palpable that Shepard sensed it before the asari could say a word. Still, the maiden couldn't help requesting one more confirmation. "This is something you want as well? Something you desire?" she asked, already missing the strength and brilliance of Shepard's mind.
"Oh God, yes," Shepard mumbled into Liara's warm neck. "Just thinking about it makes my clit pulse."
Liara was surprised and a little embarrassed by the unexpectedly erotic statement, but she also showed her approval by baring more of her throat to Shepard's lips and rubbing against one of the human's hipbones. "You know, the model I bought is sensation transmitting. You should be able to feel... well, everything."
This time, it was Shepard's turn to push against Liara and make both of them shiver. "You've gotta stop teasing me, or we're going to end up making that fantasy of yours a reality. Right now. If you're not ready for that, tell me."
Liara's hesitant but hopeful smile was absolutely breathtaking, and for a moment, Shepard swore that her heart stopped. "Why not?"
"I don't know. It's kind of advanced for a first time..."
"I was unaware that there was one standard 'first time' for humans," Liara said. For a moment, Shepard opened her mouth to correct her, but then she realized that Liara was joking. It was surprising, since the shy archaeologist was usually the one missing jokes instead of making them.
"Cute, T'Soni. But you're right. If we both want this, we should try it. I promise to be gentle," she said, wincing slightly at the awkward, stilted words even though she sincerely meant them. Fortunately, Liara seemed to find them sweet, and kissed the point of Shepard's chin.
"But not too gentle, I hope."
"Mm. Not too gentle," Shepard agreed as she reached blindly beside them for the toy.
When Shepard's hand finally came in contact with the packaging, she let out a soft, triumphant cry. It had been surprisingly difficult to split her attention between searching for the strap-on and continuing to lavish kisses and relatively light love bites on Liara's neck. Unfortunately, it was still in its packaging, and after a few moments, Shepard forced herself to pull away from Liara's tempting skin so that she could open it.
"Damn it," she muttered, running her fumbling fingers along the seams to try and find a way to open the stubborn plastic. Finally, after what seemed like ages, it began to pry loose, and she tore it apart with a frustrated grunt, letting the flesh-colored shaft fall onto the mattress. Hurriedly, she returned to kissing Liara's throat, letting her lips travel up Liara's jaw until she could take her lover's mouth in a possessive, promise-laden kiss.
Shepard pulled back, a smug smile firmly in place on her lips when she noticed the slightly dazed expression on Liara's face, and reached for the shaft of the cock beside her. Truthfully, she had not studied it that intensely, mostly because she had been afraid of whom it might be from. Now, though, Shepard noticed the unique design had a sensory transmitter, which she guessed was probably supposed to fit against the wearer's clit in order to work properly. She was still skeptical on the length and girth the model was sporting at the moment, wishing she'd at least read some of the directions so that she could adjust it to something more manageable for Liara without looking totally inept, but instead, she'd spent the entire day searching fruitlessly for the gifter.
Watching Shepard hold the cock that would soon be standing proudly between her legs and knowing that it wouldn't be long before it was inside of her made Liara's arousal spike once again. She was only able to tamp it down when her gaze traveled to Shepard's face and she saw that the Commander had no idea how to adjust it. Shepard was looking at the remote control that adjusted the toy's features as though it were an advanced math equation.
"Shepard," Liara ventured with a tentative smile gracing her features, "perhaps I could assist you with that. I did spend the entire afternoon reading the operations manual, and I believe I have passable knowledge on the subject."
With a look that resembled relief on her face, Shepard willingly handed the remote to Liara. "That's probably best anyway. You're more equipped to know what you're comfortable with," she said. She looked down at the dildo still resting in her hand and glanced uncertainly at Liara. "Um, should I put it in first?" she asked.
"I think it would be better to get the specifics sorted out first. I would not call myself an expert, and do not want to risk damaging you in any way," Liara said, slightly unsure if even reading the user's manual qualified her to operate the toy. It had been an extensive manual and rather complicated, but Liara had diligently read through all of the information that pertained to the features she most wanted to utilize with Shepard. Still, she wouldn't call herself an expert on the subject.
"Just don't press any wrong buttons," Shepard joked as Liara began studying the remote with an intensity that was actually pretty damn adorable. "Remember what happened the last time you did that?"
Liara paused and looked up, her smile so bright that it made Shepard's chest constrict. "I met you. So it was actually a rather successful mistake." Fortunately, the asari returned to what she had been doing before she could notice Shepard's pleased blush. With a few adjustments, the toy began shifting in Shepard's hand, shrinking slightly in both length and girth. The Commander let out a soft sigh of relief. She knew that it was supposed to look large in the case, but she had to admit that the size had made her a little uncomfortable, and it wasn't even going to be inside of her.
"Shepard, please touch part of the toy to your skin."
Although she was a little confused, Shepard willingly did as Liara asked. "All right, but why do you - oh, that's a nice trick," she commented as the surface of the toy began to change color. The pink flesh tone had been a little too dark for her pale skin, but now it was a perfect match.
"And just one more... there."
Shepard blinked in surprise. "That didn't do anything."
Liara raised her eyes, gazing at her with a confusing mix of innocence and seduction that made Shepard's heart stop beating in her chest and leap into her throat. "Oh, it did. I just turned on the sensation transmitter. At least, I think I did. There is only one way to find out for sure..." She took the toy from Shepard, only pausing for a moment before folding her hand around the firm shaft.
"You scientists and your experiments," Shepard said, her voice slightly hoarse as she leaned backwards and spread her legs.
Liara was infinitely pleased that Shepard was happy to let her slip the shorter end of the toy inside. She had already been considering how to ask for that privilege, because something about the act sent shivers up and down her spine. She had fantasized about it upon first seeing the toy on the Citadel. There was just something incredibly intimate about equipping her lover for both their pleasure, and Liara almost couldn't believe that she was being brave enough to act upon her hidden desires.
As eager as Liara was to get to the scene that had played through her mind thousands of times since she'd been rescued by Shepard, she couldn't help but stare in wonder at her new lover. Tonight was a dream come true for her, and Liara wanted as many memories as she could possibly make. With that in mind, Liara reached out with a hand that trembled at every new sensation she was experiencing, and traced a shy fingertip along Shepard's wet folds.
Shepard shivered in pleasure and felt her abdomen clench as she fought against the instinct to thrust her hips towards Liara's touch. She wanted to see how far Liara would go – what Liara was comfortable with – all on her own.
"Oh, Goddess, Shepard," Liara exclaimed softly, almost reverently. "Is this how I feel?" she wondered aloud, not really looking for an answer so much as thinking that she now understood why sex was so addicting. Who would ever want to give up this amazing connection? Who wouldn't be moved by the excitement they could induce in their lover?
"A little thinner liquid, but just as slick," Shepard said on a measured exhale. It wasn't so much that Shepard thought Liara really wanted an answer, but giving one actually helped her focus on something other than the need racing through her body. She wanted to let Liara explore to her heart's content, but she wasn't sure how long she could suppress her normal instinct to take control.
Fortunately, Liara didn't seem in the mood to wait either. Overcoming her shyness, she slipped her fingers forward and gently probed at Shepard's entrance. When she felt Shepard's hips push down and her thighs spread further apart, the positive response made her smile against the Commander's warm shoulder. The sensation of being enveloped by warm, clinging heat was overwhelming, and she couldn't resist pushing further.
"Liara," Shepard murmured as the asari curled her fingers forward, obviously searching for something. Both of them knew when she found it, because Shepard felt her entire body go stiff and clench up tight.
"As I said, I did a little research," Liara confessed, finding the same spot and deliberately pressing against it.
"I - I can tell..." Shepard's eyes drifted shut as she stammered out a reply and chewed on her lower lip so that she wouldn't say anything else embarrassing. When Liara's thumb settled over her clit as the maiden's first two fingers kept curling against her front wall, a strangled cry caught in her throat.
"Goddess, you're wet..." Liara whispered, enjoying the slick sensation around her hand. "Is that all for me?"
Shepard's abdominal muscles tensed, and she strained to hold still. Liara's exploratory touch was driving her insane, and she was afraid that if it went on much longer, she would lose control, slide the toy in herself, and fuck Liara senseless. "Mmhmm..."
The Commander was trembling by the time she couldn't take it anymore, feeling a little guilty for having to cut Liara's fun short but needing to keep a little bit of her dignity intact. Shepard reached down and lightly encircled Liara's wrist, effectively stopping her lover's maddening movements. "If you don't want tonight to end too soon, I would recommend that you stop, sweetheart," she said softly, not wanting Liara to think she was berating her for anything.
"Remember, I told you I did some research, Shepard," Liara said before nipping at her Commander's shoulder, making Shepard groan. "I learned some interesting things about human females and sex. Like the fact that many are able to achieve multiple orgasms within the span of one sexual encounter, just like asari." She punctuated that statement with a hard thrust that had Shepard gasping again.
"Oh, God, Liara," Shepard groaned as she wrapped her arms around the asari and pulled their bodies together. Her stomach muscles cramped with the effort to hold back her orgasm, but she still didn't want to come just yet. "Don't you want me to come inside you instead?" Shepard suggested huskily, although it came out sounding somewhat like begging. Shepard knew it was really her fantasy to be able to come inside Liara, but she hoped her new lover found the suggestion just as arousing as she did.
Liara pulled back rather suddenly, and Shepard was so surprised that she didn't try to keep Liara in her arms. "Thank you, Shepard, I nearly forgot," Liara said as she scrambled to locate the remote and the toy, wishing they had not tossed both aside earlier.
She found it, but quickly realized it would be impossible to slide it in properly with one hand still nestled between Shepard's thighs. "I am going to pull my fingers out now," Liara warned before pressing her lips to Shepard's and slowly extracting her hand from their warm haven. "I hope I can make it up to you by enabling you to do that."
Shepard found it incredibly difficult to hold still as Liara's warm hands spread her thighs further apart, two of her fingers still slick and shimmering. She watched hungrily as Liara wrapped those same fingers around the short end of the toy, coating it as best she could before bringing it between her legs to cover the rest. It was easy. Everything they had done so far had left Shepard wetter than she could ever remember being, and she was fairly sure that Liara could press the toy inside her right away with barely any resistance.
Fortunately, despite her slight hesitance, Liara seemed almost as impatient as she was. It took another moment of searching with her fingers to line everything up, but once she did, the cock slid in to place effortlessly. It seemed to follow her natural contours, and she was pleased that it remained mostly in place even without a harness. The real surprise came when her clit made contact with the dip between the two ends of the toy. Obviously, the sensation transmitter was working after all. Just to make sure, she reached down and folded her palm around the shaft, and even though she was expecting it, feeling the warmth and pressure of her own hand surprised her.
For a moment, Shepard felt self-conscious when she noticed the way Liara was staring between her legs, but the smile of satisfaction that spread across the asari's face made any lingering doubts melt away. Unable to help herself, she sat up and pulled Liara close, nearly making her drop the remote.
"Put that away," Shepard ordered. "I have plans for you."
Realizing that it probably wouldn't be the best idea to toss the remote aside when it could accidently readjust the toy resting inside Shepard, Liara reluctantly pulled away just long enough to carefully place it on the bedside table. As quickly as possible, Liara slid back into Shepard's arms. "Do what you will with me, Shepard," Liara murmured against her lover's neck, inhaling the distinctive, arousing scent that she only associated with Shepard.
With a low growl, Shepard pushed Liara face down on the bed and covered her lover's body with her own. Shepard had always known she was a bit controlling, which usually translated to how she was in bed as well, but she'd never felt this possessive streak that shot through her with Liara. "I believe you had something very particular in mind, sweetheart," Shepard whispered hotly against Liara's crest after nipping the back of her neck just hard enough that it would leave a noticeable mark for a couple of days. "And I have every intention of taking you just like you showed me," the Commander finished with a slow thrust of her hips.
The teasing that Shepard had planned totally deserted her as her cock slid through the silky heat between Liara's thighs. She felt everything, and it was beyond amazing; it felt like her clit was sliding through Liara's wetness, and Shepard was instantly addicted to the sensation. "I don't care how much you paid for this, it was worth every penny," Shepard panted as she rocked her hips once again, even knowing it did nothing to help her rapidly deteriorating control.
Not wanting things to end before she had been able to fulfill both of their wishes, Shepard pushed herself determinedly away from Liara and up onto her knees. She quickly wrapped an arm around Liara's waist and pulled her lover up until the maiden was on her hands and knees. Overcome by a moment of tenderness, Shepard leaned down and kissed the hollow where Liara's spine ended. "I need you to tell me if anything hurts, okay?" Shepard said.
"You will not hurt me," Liara replied, sounding far more confident than Shepard felt. Still, there was more than a little nervousness in her voice as well. Shepard decided to chalk it up to the fact that this was Liara's first experience with sex, and gently ran her hand along the archaeologist's thigh. The sight of Liara on her hands and knees was absolutely breathtaking, putting everything on display, and just the knowledge that only she was privileged enough to admire the view made her own legs weak. Looking was also enough to remind her how amazing it had felt before. The silkiness, the warmth. As crude as it sounded, she wanted that slickness and heat wrapped tightly around her cock.
Caught somewhere between gentleness and desperation, Shepard used one hand to grip the base of the shaft and reached out to stroke Liara with the other. The soft hitch of breath and the way Liara's hips canted back slightly reassured her that her touch was very welcome. Then, slowly, she brought the head of the cock between Liara's legs. Dragging the tip up and down was torturous, especially since she could feel just how wet Liara was, but she didn't want to rush things, either. Every time the tip of her cock reached the bottom and nudged Liara's sensitive ridge, the muscles in Liara's ass and lower back twitched. Shepard grinned, decided she liked that reaction, and did it again. And again.
"Goddess, Shepard. What happened to taking me like I showed you?" Liara pleaded, rocking her hips back and sighing with frustration when their bodies didn't align quite right. "You are driving me insane." Slowly, Shepard adjusted the shaft in her hand until it was positioned at Liara's entrance, pressing in against the tight ring of muscle. She began slow, probing thrusts, just barely pushing inside of Liara, although her instincts screamed for her to go faster and sink as deep inside of Liara as she could.
Liara knew that Shepard was going slowly out of concern for her, and she could feel the tension in her lover's body as the Commander held back. While Liara loved Shepard's chivalrous intentions, she also knew that she didn't want Shepard to be careful or gentle with her – she wanted every bit of passion her lover possessed. So on the next shallow, teasing, testing thrust of Shepard's hips, Liara pushed back hard with her own, taking Shepard's cock deep inside herself.
It was as amazing as Liara thought it would be, and she'd had high expectations after thinking about and lusting after the Commander for so long. She could feel her inner muscles flutter around the shaft, eager to accommodate Shepard, and relished the feeling of finally having her lover the way she had been fantasizing about. Liara couldn't contain the little yelp of pleasure that escaped when Shepard's instincts took over and her Commander finished what she'd started, burying her cock to the hilt.
"Fuck," Shepard groaned as she was enveloped by tight, wet heat. She gripped Liara's hips tighter and gritted her teeth against the need to come, finally able to empathize with those people who couldn't hold back when they were inside their lover. The way Liara rippled and squeezed around her was maddening; Shepard had never felt anything so wonderful.
"This is what it is like?" Liara asked dreamily as she surrendered herself to Shepard's slow but insistent rhythm. "I do not think I will ever want to stop..." Shepard's laughter startled her for a moment, and she suddenly realized that she had spoken her inner thoughts aloud. "I - I mean..."
"No, I agree with you," Shepard said as she tested an even faster tempo. The way Liara's forehead hit the pillow as she arched her hips even higher was the only sign of approval Shepard needed. "I could do this forever." Well, probably not, Shepard admitted privately. The pressure, the warmth, the greedy little twitches of Liara's inner walls as they clasped at the shaft of her cock were nearly unbearable. But if she could have done this forever, she would have.
Unable to help herself, Shepard looked down, desperately wanting to see what they were doing. She was not disappointed. She hadn't known that it was possible for Liara to look any sexier than she already did, but the sight of her balancing on her elbows and knees as her hips rocked back to eagerly meet every thrust made it difficult to breathe. But it was the sight of her cock disappearing inside of Liara with every forward push, and glistening with wetness every time she pulled back out, that made Shepard clamp down on the shorter end of the toy.
The arousing visual made Shepard groan. She couldn't deny that there was some primal, animalistic part of her that totally got off on possessing Liara like this, and it was most definitely possession. But what made it even more amazing was that Liara desired Shepard's possession, begging with her body for more.
Shepard knew her own body rather well, and the pounding in her clit meant that she didn't have very long before she came. The last thing she wanted to do was seek her own pleasure at the exclusion of Liara's, so Shepard slipped her right hand around her lover's hip and between Liara's thighs, searching for the tight ridge of the maiden's clit. Liara's little mewl of pleasure when Shepard grazed it had the Commander's abdominals clenching in an effort to hold back her orgasm.
"Meld with me, Liara," Shepard demanded hoarsely as she nipped at a sweat-sheened blue shoulder. When Liara didn't immediately comply, Shepard took her lover's clitoris between her thumb and forefinger to stroke it. While Shepard had been expecting Liara to initiate the Meld after that, she wasn't entirely prepared for the unpracticed way they spiraled into it. It was all raw emotion and sensations, and Shepard couldn't stop her headlong fall into orgasm as her hips jerked hard against Liara's ass.
She let out a low groan as heat rushed up along the throbbing, full shaft of her cock, bursting from the head in a harsh flood. For a moment, her eyes flew open in surprise. Liara had mentioned something about this, Shepard thought vaguely, but as another spurt of fluid shot from the tip of her cock, bringing pulses of nearly unbearable pleasure with it, she could not for the life of her remember what it was. She surrendered to the sensations, thrusting forward as deep as she could, determined to give Liara everything she had.
This time, Liara wasn't shy or afraid about seeking her release, and strove for it relentlessly, eager to experience what she had felt before once again. Feeling Shepard come inside of her, both physically and through their psychic bond, made Liara arch her back and lift her head, somehow able to match the jagged, uneven motion of Shepard's hips as her inner walls pulled tight around the shaft buried inside of her. Everything aligned perfectly - their bodies, the rhythm of their thrusts, even their aftershocks as their orgasm faded.
Panting and a little surprised that experiencing Liara's desire had made her come so quickly, especially through the cock itself, Shepard fell forward and rested on top of Liara's naked back, their minds still Joined through the Meld. She sensed that her lover was just as overwhelmed. 'That was... amazing. I could see... I could feel – I actually came inside of you...' Even within their linked minds, Shepard could not seem to find the words she wanted.
'I hoped you would like that. It is one of the features that appealed to me the most,' Liara thought back at her.
Later, Shepard decided, she would ask Liara how an asari had developed such interesting tastes, but right now, she was just grateful. Liara's desires seemed to match her own perfectly, and she couldn't believe her luck. 'Was it like you imagined?' Shepard asked through the Meld, although she already knew the answer to her question. That was one benefit of being with an asari - she knew exactly how much Liara had wanted her, how hard her lover had come, and just how satisfied Liara was now. She allowed herself to be a little smug.
"Better..." Liara whispered dreamily, voicing her answer aloud. "So much better."
Reluctantly, Shepard shifted back, needing to get into a more comfortable position. Liara whimpered a little as she pulled out, and Shepard felt the loss as well, but she reassured them both by lying on her side and pulling Liara snug against her chest. It was a dangerous decision, because Shepard knew it wouldn't take much for her to be ready to take Liara again, but she took the chance since it just felt too damn good to be this close to her lover.
Settling into a comfortable position, Shepard splayed her hand possessively across Liara's abdomen, teasing the sensitive flesh with light caresses. Kissing the soft skin of Liara's neck below the asari's crest, Shepard listened to Liara's coo of delight. "I love you, Liara T'Soni," Shepard said softly as she drew her lover more snugly against her body.
"Oh, Shepard, I love you, too," Liara said with a satisfied sigh.. She had no doubt that in another minute, both of them would be recovered enough for a second round. "You know," Liara said as she turned her head and allowed Shepard to kiss the corner of her mouth, "I think we should have Secret Santa every year."