Author's Note: I am SO sorry to all of my fans for having disappeared; I've been having some trouble with moving, internet, and a bunch more. Anyways, This will in fact be continued since I swore I'd do something productive about my creativity. Anyways, onwards and upwards!

Disclaimer: There is no way I own or make a profit form Bioware and it's product, Mass Effect; this is pure fanfiction. I wish I did, though; I'd be richer than God.

Warnings: Expect lots of yaoi, violence, some OOC and maybe a bit of angst. Sorry, boys and girls!

Ash, Garrus, Kaidan and Shepard all returned to the Normandy to regroup and figure out what could be done about the geth threat that everyone else but the ones with common sense wanted to ignore. The blonde biotic was in the medical lab helping Dr. Chakwas while Shepard was making his rounds, Kaidan was in the mess hall, and Garrus was in the armory of the ship. "Captain Williams, I have yet to actually do a physical for you. Is it alright if I do so now?" Ash froze, looking up and putting on a fake smile.

"Gee, doc, I'd love to help you with that! But ya see, I really can't right now since I need to go do some...stuff. Yeah. Raincheck!" Ash booked it out of the med bay as if the hounds of hell were at his heels, not noticing a certain dark-haired commander looking at him as he left. After all, who would if they had a secret to hide from a medical professional? Ash didn't need his secret found out by anyone again...not now, not ever if Captain Ashton Williams had anything to say about it. And he had plenty to say.

John Shepard watched puzzled as the blonde biotic genius seemed to be fleeing from the doctor's office, and then decided to ask what happened. Upon entering, he approached and said "So, what caused Ash to decide and leave here as if his life depended on it?" Dr. Chakwas shook her head, clearly bemused. "I wouldn't know, Commander; the moment I asked if I could do a check up on him, he bolted out of here as if he was being chased. I wonder what it was..." John nodded his head, holding up a hand to stop her. "I'll go talk to him about it, see what I can do." He walked back out, heading down to where Ashton was staying: the bridge. Upon entering, he saw Ash talking with Joker, who was laughing and smiling at Ash as if he was the greatest thing since alcohol...and alcohol was great. Jon wanted to seriously hurt Joker, and he couldn't place the reason.

Ash looked up and gave a dazzling smile to John, who's heart skipped a few beats. "Hey, Shep! Ashton is hilarious as hell! I mean, this guy-he can tell more dirty jokes than a high krogan!" John gave a strained smile and said "I'm sure he can. Ash, I need to talk to you about something. Now." Ash tilted his head in confusion, saying "Of course, John." Getting up, John took a look at his off duty clothes and drooled; snug pants that hugged his slim form in all the right places, a tank top, and knee-high combat boots. This was an outfit that screamed Take me, I'm yours! to everyone with a pulse. Joker glared at John, saying "Ash doesn't have to leave!" Ash looked back over, saying "I'll be right back, silly. It'll only take a minute."

Ash walked with John down the hallway and to the elevator, nervous; he had a sinking feeling in his guts. "What's up?" John looked at him flatly, saying "You tell me; why did you freak when Dr. Chakwas wanted to give you a physical." Ash's expression and tone of voice went flat immediately. "That isn't something I'm ready to talk about yet; maybe later." John nodded, before clearing his throat and asking "Why are you so...cold and yet so warm around people?" Ash shrugged. "It depends on what triggers my mood; like earlier, if I'm being held at gunpoint like a captive, I go full-out combat mode, but when I'm in complete control of my situation, I will always remain composed and smiling." John decided to test the waters. "And if you're being...pursued romantically?" Ash winked at him.

"Try it and find out."

So, whaddya think guys? Please review; it feeds my muse and gives me reason to write the stories you love!

ASHTON: Why am I so complicated?

ME: It adds character, doll.

SHEPARD: When can I make Ash all mine?

KAIDAN: I want him!

JOKER: Hey, get in line!

ASHTON: STOP~!~! All of you are acting childish...

ME: Besides, I decide it, not you boys.

ALL: Say whaaaaaaat~?!