Majorly in Love
Chapter 7
Liara was in the lounge, gazing out at the millions of stars. She was thinking but also listening to Garrus' conversation with Javik. They were discussing rebellions that had come before the Reapers. Liara was thinking about the Ardat-Yakshi Monastery. It was the mission she had just returned from. Even if they were Ardat-Yakshi, nobody deserved to be turned into something so horrible. The Banshee's screams still echoed in Liara's mind. She defiantly wouldn't be sleeping tonight. And Rila. Samara lost yet another daughter. Hopefully Falere would be capable of repairing what was left of the Monastery.
"Liara you're going to drive yourself thinking about Reapers. Come sit with us. It'll take your mind off what you saw" Garrus beckoned.
"Perhaps. But I'll never be able to get that…horrid scream out of my mind" Liara said.
"You still have much to see asari. That is only the beginning of what the Reapers can corrupt" Javik said sternly.
"Well I'm defiantly not prepared for whatever I'll see next" Liara admitted.
She found a spot on a couch across from Garrus. She declined the offer of a drink. She wasn't at all in the mood.
"You're not the only one who's shocked. I felt that way when I saw a Marauder for the first time. Seeing your own people turned against you is something you never forget" Garrus said.
"I know. Don't feel sorry for me. I'll get over it eventually. Kaidan already cheered me up a bit" Liara said.
Garrus nodded thoughtfully then paused for a moment before asking Liara another question.
"About the Major. What's going on with you two lately?" Garrus inquired.
Liara gave him an odd look. "What do you mean? We're just friends".
"Are you?" Garrus asked.
Liara arched an eyebrow. "Okay Garrus. What are you getting at here?"
Garrus leaned forward a bit. Even Javik seemed intent on listening in.
"Well the other day I was talking to Shepard and she said she noticed you two are getting…close but closer ever since Shepard left Kaidan. Do you like him?" Garrus asked.
"I…I don't know what you mean Garrus" Liara said.
"Sure you do. You're just afraid to admit, aren't you" he said.
Liara sighed. She really was easy to read. "Fine. Do you really want to know?"
"Every last detail" Garrus said.
"I admit. Ever since Mars I've developed a small…crush on Kaidan. Since then it's gotten bigger" Liara admitted with a blush.
"So it's no longer a small crush? You're full on in love with him?" Garrus asked.
"What? N...no. Of course not! What made you think that?" Liara asked with surprise.
"I do not understand" Javik finally spoke.
"You know the Major? The guy just down the hall from us? Well, Miss T'Soni here is in love with him" Garrus responded.
"It is pointless to be involved with someone during a war" Javik shot at Liara.
Liara glared at him "It's not pointless Javik. It can actually help during times like this".
"I do not see how" Javik said.
"You'll have someone to fight for so once the war is over, you can go back to them" Liara explained.
"What if they're killed?" Javik asked.
Liara looked to Garrus. He shrugged. "Then…you'll move on without them. But they're memory will always live on inside you because you loved them".
"It still makes no sense to me. Cross-species relationships would've never been allowed in my time" Javik said bitterly.
"Well get used to it. This cycle is really different compared to yours" Garrus said.
Javik left after that, leaving Liara and Garrus alone in the lounge.
"So that's it then. You have a thing for the Major?" Garrus asked.
"Yes. Promise me you won't spread it around" Liara pleaded.
"No promises".
"Garrus!"
"Calm down. I'll try my best Liara. It's nothing to be ashamed about. You like somebody. Big deal. Nobody's going to question it" Garrus said.
"I just…I don't want Kaidan finding out. He doesn't even know I like him" Liara said.
"He will soon enough. Rumors travel fast on this ship. And the fact that Javik knows too…well you're probably out of luck" Garrus pointed out.
He was right. Liara realized this after he said that. But she had a few tricks in order to prevent this from slipping out. She didn't want Kaidan knowing just yet.
"I'll talk to Javik later; see if I can tell him not to say anything about that until later. As for you Garrus; I trust you'll try your best to not let this little secret escape your lips?" Liara asked.
"Like I said no promises. But I'll do my best" Garrus said.
"Thank you" Liara said softly.
They sat in silence for a few moments. It was neither awkward, nor uncomfortable silence. It was good silence. It gave Liara a moment to think about another subject.
"What do you think? About me and Kaidan. Could it work?" Liara asked.
"I don't see why not. Shepard fell for me because I was just a really good friend and she needed someone but we also have a lot of common interests. But you and Kaidan. That's something special in my opinion. I think you two have a lot in common. It could defiantly work" Garrus said.
"So…do you think I should…go for it?" Liara asked timidly.
"Absolutely. You've got my vote. I hope it works out" Garrus said.
Liara smiled "Alright. Thanks Garrus, I appreciate your support".
"No problem".
At that moment, Shepard walked into the lounge. She smiled at both Liara and Garrus.
"I was wondering where you two were. What's going on?" Shepard asked as she found a spot next to Garrus.
"We're talking about Cross-species relationships" Garrus said.
"Oh? Anybody in particular?" Shepard asked.
Garrus nodded towards Liara. Shepard glanced over and smiled then turned back to Garrus with a surprised look.
"Are you giving Liara relationship advice?" Shepard asked.
"In a sense. She just wanted to know if she should go for the Major" Garrus said.
Shepard shot a look at Liara which caused her to blush.
"I think you two would be perfect for each other" Shepard said.
"Really? I just…I don't want to you think I'm stealing Kaidan away from you Shepard" Liara said.
Shepard shook her head. She stood up and came next to Liara. She sat down and faced her, looking deep into her blue eyes.
"Liara, I'm not with Kaidan anymore so you're not stealing him from me. I want you to be happy. I want Kaidan to be happy. He's had his heart broken too many times. He needs someone and I think that someone is you" Shepard explained.
"So I have your vote?" Liara asked.
"Of course! I wish you and Kaidan much happiness if it works out which I'm sure it will" Shepard said.
Liara stood up. "Okay. Thanks you two. It means a lot to have support. Next time we dock at the Citadel, I'll track Kaidan down and ask him his feelings".
"Go get him" Shepard playfully encouraged.
Liara laughed and walked out of the lounge, back to her office. Upon arrival she noticed her terminal was flashing which meant she had a new message. She opened it and saw the new message was from Kaidan. She read aloud to herself.
Liara,
I know times are really crazy right now and we haven't been able to see each other much even though we're on the same ship. I decided the next time we dock at the Citadel we should get together. Come meet me at Apollo's, that little restaurant on the Presidium. I have something to tell you too. Hope to see you there.
Kaidan
Liara finished reading the message with a silly grin on her face. She really did love him a lot, didn't she? She typed up a quick reply to Kaidan's message saying she'd love to meet up with him at the restaurant. With a click, she sent it off. Kaidan had something to tell her again. What could it be this time? Did he have a crush on her too? It was all so over-whelming for Liara. She hated waiting, but she'd have to. The Normandy would be at the Citadel in just under 24 hours.
Only then could she finally pour her heart out to Kaidan. It was time for the truth to come out, no matter what.
A/N: And the truth will come out…next chapter! This is the moment most of you have probably been waiting for. I'm excited to write it myself! I'll have it up ASAP. Stay tuned readers!
