*Her white dress I imagined like the sheer white dress in Destino

Shepard couldn't stop her jaw from dropping when she looked at herself in the mirror. The dress was white with short off shoulder silky sleeves, which were jeweled as well as the bodice. She was very happy the dress had built in cups, because all she owned were cheap regulation bra's. In the center where the straps connected was a large white jewel. The bodice was tight & fit all of her curves, & at her hips the jewels faded out into the skirt of the dress. The dress was long, it brushed the floor even with the heels on, but it became transparent mid thigh, showing off most of her lean & curvy legs. The back wasn't any more modest either, it was open till mid back & had intricate detailing along the hem of the back.

Shepard admired the heels that came with the dress. They were ruby red & at least 5 inches high. The heel was artistically curved with a carved snake wrapping around the heel up to the toe. She was lucky they were easy to walk in, otherwise she would have sat the whole night out & she wanted to dance badly.
"If you can stop gawking at yourself in the mirror for a moment, you should probably do your hair & makeup." Liara says, chuckling at Shepard's awe.

Shepard let Liara pull her hair back, but stopped her from putting it up. She always had her hair up, & she wanted everyone to see it down. She kept her makeup simple, never one to admire the new trends everyone wore on the Citadel. Her lips were nude with a light shimmer dusted across; her eyes smoldered & brought out her amber eyes. When she was done, she put her shoes on & made sure everything was in place. Looking into the mirror, she didn't see Commander Shepard, she saw Robin & it pleased her.

—

Kaidan was astounded to find the ship empty, he wasn't complaining because it was nice to get ready for the party alone in the crew chambers. But where was everyone? He needed to find someone to help him with his bow tie & nobody was around. He didn't expect Liara to know to tie a bow, but Dr. Chakwas had to know. When he looked in the med bay it was deserted as well, which was odd since Dr. Chakwas never left her post. It was almost time to go & here he was with his bow untied & no one in sight.

Kaidan decided it was useless, so he made his way up to the airlock to wait for Shepard. Joker & EDI were deep in conversation, so he left them alone & tried to at least make the tie look decent. He heard the elevator doors open but didn't turn around, until he heard soft footsteps, & Joker & EDI ceased talking.

Kaidan turned around & he only had eyes for Shepard. She was stunning in a white dress that looked like it was made for her, her chestnut red hair falls down her back in tousled waves, a few hairs fell in front of her eyes which she brushed back behind her ear. A shy smile crept onto her face as she searched his eyes, waiting.
"Shepard…you look absolutely beautiful." Kaidan says, unable to pull his eyes from hers. The shyness leaves as a grin appears on her face, she reaches out to pull apart his bow & redoes it.
"Now that your bow is fixed, I can say the same for you." Shepard says, a teasing glint in her glowing golden eyes.
"Shall we?" Kaidan says, putting his arm out for her to take.
"We shall." Shepard says, placing her hand in the crook of his arm as they walk out of the Normandy.

As they enter the room, everyone goes silent as the look at the pair gliding down the stairs, each a compliment to the other. Reporters swarm them as they reach the foot of the stairs, but in swoops Garrus shewing them away.
"You both look amazing, & congratulations Kaidan, hope to see you back on the Normandy. We could sure use you." Garrus says, patting him on the back as he stalks off.
James saunters over the crowd clearing for the large man, with a woman around each arm. He opens his mouth to say something, but decides against it instead.
"Sorry Kaidan, but Lola here looks much better than you. But hey, congrats on becoming a Spectre, just don't let it get to your head, aye man?" James says, chuckling to himself.
"See you later lovebirds, I'm going show off my moves on the dance floor." James says, as the song changes.

Shepard eventually leaves him to go off on her own for a moment, so he continues along by himself. He's surprised to see all of the crew at the party as well, even Joker & EDI. As people come up to congratulate him, out of the corner of his eye he can see Shepard. The people continue to converse but his attention is all on Shepard, she looks nothing like the Commander he's so used to. Kaidan's never seen this side of Shepard, the just an average women doing a job side. He can't help but admire her, & he wants to hit himself on the head for not telling her enough how amazing she looks tonight.

The Turian Councilor comes over the com & makes a toast to him, but he is unprepared for the dance in his honor. Kaidan is left in the middle of the dance floor, & he has lost sight of Shepard. But then she steps out from the crowd & the light turns onto her, illuminating her as if she glows from within. He's dumbstruck as he finally realizes Shepard is his & his alone, & he can't help but feel like the luckiest man alive.

—

Shepard excuses herself after a while, & goes over to talk to some old acquaintances. She can't help but feel slightly disappointed with Kaidan, she expected a bigger reaction from him & when she excused herself, he didn't protest in the slightest. The Turian Councilor starts a toast to Kaidan, & the lights dim as the crowd clears the dance floor for what she can only guess, is a dance in his honor. Kaidan looks lost as he glances around the room, & she makes her way toward him. As the crowd parts for her & the light turns on her, she makes eye contact with him.

It was like everything else in the room ceased to exist from that moment on, because all he seemed to see was her. Shepard reaches him, & places her hand in his & the music starts. They move around the room, but never break eye contact once, not even after others join in. The song ends, but another picks up & she rests her head on his shoulder as they sway to the music.
"Do you want to go someplace alone, someplace quiet?" Kaidan's voice sounds in her ear, a low murmur that brings goosebumps across her skin. In response she pulls her head back & smiles, taking his arm as they walk into the garden.

They don't say anything as they stroll past hedges & flowers, the path lighted by the artificial night sky. They make their way to the balcony that looks over the fountains that run the length of the Citadel, & she leans her forearms onto it as she looks over the water.
"It's so peaceful." Shepard says, but when she turns to Kaidan he slides over the balcony & holds his hand out.
"Come on, I want to show you something." Kaidan says, his hand still waiting.
Shepard hops up & slides her legs over the balcony. She places her hand in his, & hops down, running into his chest. Kaidan doesn't let go of her hand & instead guides her down to the waters edge where he sits down & begins taking off his shoes.
"What are you doing?" Shepard says, confused as he rolls his pant legs up & sticks his feet into the water.
"Relaxing, come sit." Kaidan says, patting the ground next to him.
Shepard smirks, gathers her skirt in her hands & kicks off her shoes as she sits down next to him. She places her feet in the water, moving them gently & lays her head on his shoulder as his arm comes around her drawing her closer.
"I couldn't have said this enough but you looked beautiful tonight." Kaidan says, kissing her forehead.
"We need more moments like these." Shepard says, nestling herself closer to him.

After a while, there's a shout from above & Kaidan jerks away, but when he realizes it's not directed at them he moves back.
"Kaidan, why do you do that?" Shepard says, sitting up & pulling her feet out of the water.
"Do what?" Kaidan says, confusion in his features.
"Move away whenever someone is near & go silent whenever I say things related to us. You barely put your hand around me during the party & didn't seem the least bit concerned when I left you. Is it because you're ashamed or is it what made you hesitate all those times on the first Normandy?" Shepard says, standing up as her anger rises. When he looks away & doesn't answer, she walks away.
"Shepard wait!" Kaidan says, jumping up & running after her.
"My name isn't Shepard, just like your name isn't Alenko! It's Robin, remember? God, Kaidan, what are you afraid of? Hackett & Anderson know about us, just like the whole crew knows we have feelings for each other, so why hide it!?" Shepard screams at him, as she jumps over the balcony & puts her shoes back on.
"I don't know…" Kaidan says, dropping his hands helplessly.
"Well when you do, tell me cause I'd like to know." Shepard says, as she leaves the party.

—

Kaidan runs into the party to look for her but when people laugh at him, he remembers he forgot his shoes. He returns but there is no sight of Shepard, & a reporter ropes him into a conversation. He knows it's useless to look for her & he should focus on the rest of the party, a party thrown in his honor but seems more & more like a mockery. Udina used him like a tool & now Shepard's angry with him.

When it's over, he finds her in her cabin & instead of waiting for an answer he goes in. She's bent over her desk with her head in her hands, still in her dress.
"I don't know what you want from me Shep-Robin…but I'm sorry." Kaidan says, catching himself with her name as he stands behind her.
She stands & turns to face him, her face unreadable as she reaches up a hand to brush across his cheek. She leans in & touches her lips to his, a whisper of a kiss.
"I want you to want to be with me as badly as I want to be with you. I want you stop being so worrisome & shy, stop thinking that what we have is wrong. I want you to be yourself, truly yourself for once." Shepard says, her fingers tracing the outline of his lips before covering them once more.

Shepard removes her hands from his face, wraps one around his waist pulling him closer & the other bringing his hand up to cup her face. He pulls back when she reaches into his jacket, realizing her intentions. But with one look in her piercing eyes, he pushes all his worries behind him as a fire grows inside him.

Kaidan brings his mouth down on her's, & her lips part, drawing him in. Their tongues dance around each other, as he brushes his hands down her back. He finds the zipper & pulls it down as she unbuttons his jacket. He pulls his hands out of it & Shepard turns to walk toward the bed. Her back muscles ripple across her body behind her hair as she removes each arm from it's sleeve, & the dress falls to the ground as she steps out in nothing but her skimpy underwear. He couldn't remove his eyes from her as she glances over a shoulder & then turns to face him.

—

Shepard walks toward him, & catches his eye as he looks over her body. She stops in front of him, pulling his bow free she unbuttons his shirt as his hands sends shivers all across her body & his mouth claims hers. When his shirt falls open, she tugs on the collar pulling him back towards the bed. Kaidan picks her up in his arms, & sets her on the bed as he removes his shirt & his shoes.

Shepard grabs his belt & pulls him down on top of her. He trails kisses down her neck & takes one of her nipples into his mouth, lightly nibbling on it as her head falls back in contentment. His rough hands run down her sides, & he loops a thumb in the waist band of her underwear. She pulls his face back up to hers, as her hands unbuckle his pants, pushing them down with his underwear. He kicks them off as he makes his way down her stomach, stopping at the fabric in between her thighs. She glances down at him, wondering why he stopped & makes eye contact with him as he pulls her panties off. He doesn't break eye contact, as he kisses the soft mound in between her legs.

Kaidan kisses & sucks on her clit, his hands resting on her hips. Her head falls back as he slips a finger into her, making her back arch. Her breath starts coming in pants as she runs her hands through his hair, & he slips another finger inside her, increasing his speed. He nips her & it sends her over, jolting her upright. She slumps back down on the bed as he crawls back up to her, she pushes him & rolls on top of him.

Looking down at him, she reaches for him & runs her fingers over his growing erection, rubbing it against her entrance. He moans, as she teases him, & when he lets out another moan, slides down on top of him & captures his lips as a moan leaves them both. She rocks her hips & his hands roam her body, as hers fly down his chest & arms. Another orgasm builds inside her as she leans upright, placing her hands on his sleek chest as she picks up the pace. He meets her half way, each thrust matching her push, & her back arches as he continues to pump into her. She feels his moment of release as she rides it with him, & she collapses on his chest.