A/N Warning from here on out the Chapters are going to get more mature and possibly more detailed in the sex scenes. So be adults about it. Please comment if you have your own idea or if you just like it. Thank you for reading. Will post an update soon.
Tali'Zorah's POV
Everyone was settling down for the night, I assumed Shepard was going over what he had planned for everyone tomorrow. I was heading down to meet Violet, but she wasn't there. So I went to the crew deck to find her sitting alone at one of the tables. She didn't even turn around as she said,
"Hey, Tali. Sorry I was just sitting here thinking."
"It's okay." I said as I sat down across from her.
"Have you ever been in love Tali?" She said looking me straight in the eye.
"I'm...not sure I understand the question."
"I'm asking if you've ever been in love. The love of a mother, sister, friend or boyfriend. There are many types of love."
"Oh...Then yes, I suppose I have been."
"It's horrible isn't it? It makes you so vulnerable. It opens your insides, and it means that someone can get in there and mess you up." I didn't know what to say to her.
"Does that mean you're not going to let Thane get close to you?"
"I'm not sure, hell I don't even know what we have. There is just something comforting about his voice."
"I think I understand." She looked at me an indescribable expression on her face.
"Tali, if you died tomorrow what would you regret not telling him." She stated to me. We sat there in silence for a moment as I gathered my thoughts. But before I could say anything she said one word that would change my life forever.
"Go."
And I did.
Violet's POV
I smiled to myself as she left, Shepard's and I's conversation can wait. They need to realize how much they love each other already. Everyone else can see it. I need to figure out this thing with Thane. I thought as I walked to his room. "Hello Thane.." I said softly. I watched him turn around.
Thane's POV
She looked torn, as I turned around to see her face. No pretty smile or light in her eyes.
"Violet, it's good to see you." I said walking over to her hugging her closely.
"Thane, what's going on between us?" She said a worried tint to her voice like she was scared of the answer.
"I'm not sure. I've never felt anything for another species before. There is just something about you that draws me in."
"You're not just wanting me to replace your wife, are you?" I stopped breathing for a moment, trying to not to allow the memories of her take me a place I didn't want to go. When I didn't answer right away she looked at me. Her eyes, mirrored mine. She was more lonely than she would ever admit, yet to proud to say it aloud.
I traced her jaw line with my hand before cupping her face in it.
"Siha, I feel something for you."
"Siha...?" She asked.
"I'll tell you what it means later on." She nodded biting her lower lip.
"I feel something for you too, Thane. Without knowing how, or when or from where." With that I slid my hand down to her neck, pulling her into a kiss. She wrapped her arms around my waist, sinking into me. I picked her up easily, still kissing her, she wrapped her legs around my waist moving her arms around my neck. She sucked on my bottom lip.
"Siha..." I breathed heavily as I slammed her against the wall. I started kissing a trail from her mouth down to her neck, nibbling on it from time to time. Her breathing got ragged and she gasped when I bit her hard, it only made me want her more. I rand my hand up her thigh, her nails dug into my back. I groaned into her neck softly. Then she pulled my face to meet eyes with her.
"Thane, I need you to run your fingers though my soul. For once, just once feel exactly what I feel, believe what I believe, perceive as I perceive, look, experience, examine and for once; just once understand me.." With that her eyes went black, and blue rimmed. I only had a second before it happened.
Tali'Zorah's POV
My stomach ached with butterflies as I walked to Shepard's door. I knocked first.
"Doors open!" He yelled out. I walked in, his fish tank giving off an ominous blue glow. He wasn't out in the open so I figured he's in the bathroom.
"It's me, Shepard." I said wringing my hands around each other nervously. The door opened and there he stood, nothing but a towel wrapped around his waist. Water causing his skin to glow, steam flowing out from the bathroom around him.
"Hey, Tali. What's up?" He said walking over to his clothing locker.
"I wanted to talk to you about something. Something important to me." He paused from going through his drawers to look at me.
"Give me a minute to get dressed." He said gathering he things and going back into the bathroom.
I took that as my note to make myself comfortable, I sat on the edge of his bed. He got dressed quicker than I thought humans took to get dressed then came over and sat beside me.
"What's on your mind Tali."
"Shepard, I want to know that this...Flirting means as much to you as it does to me."
"Of course it means a lot to me Tali." He said placing a hand on my knee.
"Oh, good." Well that was a stupid response I thought but luckily he continued to talk not noticing my lack of skills.
"I just. I don't want to hurt you Tali. Or make you feel uncomfortable."
"I don't mind." I said as seductively as I could with this mask on. He smiled at me softly, melting my heart.
"It's getting late," he said looking off in the distance.
"Oh..yeah.." I said getting up to leave. He grabbed my hand.
"I didn't mean it's time for you to leave. Unless you want to..."
"Never." I said as he pulled me into his arms. Laying on his chest. I could feel his heart beat through my suit. I sighed happily closing my eyes, drifting off to the beat of his steady breathing, lifting me up and down.
Thane's POV
I was buzzing all over, wherever I kissed or touched I could feel her reaction to it. I've never been melded to someone before. I could feel her heart racing as I carried her over to the table setting her down on top of it. She pulled at the edges of my coat. Begging me to take it off. I let her pull it off my shoulders. She rubbed her hands down my shoulders, hot to the touch. I rubbed my hands up her sides over her breasts and back down pulling her tank top up over her shoulders, she held her arms up so I could get it off easier.
She was wearing a black laced bra, so dark compared to her pale white skin, my eyes couldn't rest on one place for long her curves where undeniable.
"You're beautiful Violet." I said softly tracing her body with my fingers.
"Why, thank you." She said blushing. I smiled as she stood up wrapping her arms around my neck her hips swaying to their own beat.
"You're not so bad yourself." She kissed me deeply rubbing her hand along my erection making me shiver in anticipation. She then pushed me down onto the cot.
She fell asleep beside me, neither of us had bothered to put our clothes back on. I had one arm draped over her fragile body. I've never felt more alive than feeling her heartbeat through her back, or the sound of her breathing beside me. She was life. Something I had opted out of years ago. It was strange to be melded to her nervous system, even though she pulled away slowly I could still feel her in my mind, showing me beautiful places I had been, or to explain her favorite color. What her life used to be like. She kept the darker parts of her past hidden for now. But one day I hope she trusts me enough to show them to me. I kissed her neck softly, and she smiled in her sleep. I can only pray she is dreaming of me as I will of her I thought as I pulled her against my chest.
Shepar'd POV
My legs are going numb I thought as I look for a way to move Tali off of me without waking her up. I finally said screw it and sat up, she didn't even budge as I laid her on the other side of my bed so I could get some sleep. I was so.. so very tired. I thought before blacking out.
Everyone was busy scarfing down their food after a long day ready to get some sleep. We had another long one ahead of us. Most of the crew kept looking in the Med Bay at Violet, who was getting checked over after the stub to the stomach. I felt horrible. I should have known I thought. I finished eating before I walked in. She was sitting still her eyes closed.
"Shepard, it wasn't your fault. So don't worry. I'll be out there in the morning." She said knowing it was me before I even said a word.
"How'd you know it was me?"
"Your footsteps. The way you walk" I just shook my head, not understanding. I stood there as the Doctor, glanced my way tapping away at her computer.
"I'm sorry."
"For what?"
"For talking to Admiral Hackett about being transferred to another ship." She just looked at me waiting for me to finish.
"You're out there kicking ass, your crew would do anything for you. I want that, that fire that makes them want to follow you into hell and back."
"It comes with experience Shepard. You have to learn to talk to people. My crew is my family Shepard, nobody fucks with them or they deal with me." She said her voice growing angry at the thought.
"Shepard, you need to learn patience. All good things come to those who wait."
"But you almost died because I waited to long to reload and when you needed my support I couldn't give it to you in time."
"I am at peace with my life Shepard. When it's my time it's my time. I won't go to early though. I can promise you that. Death is a scary thought. Cause you can't have someone hold your hand along the way."
I can't breathe. I am going to die I thought looking out into space as the Normandy crumbled. And then nothing.
I jolted awake, gasping for air dreaming about dying is never a good sign I thought to myself as I sat on the edge of my bed. I looked over to see Tali still asleep. I smiled at her figure under the blankets. After washing up I headed down to the crew deck to grab a quick bite. In the elevator I told EDI to set a course for Omega.
Thane's POV
I rolled over, expecting to feel Violets warm body against mine but she had already left. I looked around the room to see a piece of paper on the table. I picked it up to see her handwriing scrawled across it.
Thank you for a wonderful night. I couldn't bear to wake you. I'll see you soon.
With love,
Violet
I smiled, as I got dressed walking out into the bustling morning hours. Everyone eating and giving mission updates, having questions or just to shoot the breeze. I searched for her red hair and there I found it. She was sitting beside a crew member deep in discussion about something. She laughed, her smile was gorgeous with her three awkwardly placed dimples. I went a head and stood in line for my food. Glancing at her when I thought no one was looking.
Then Shepard made an announcement.
"Samara and I have some things to take care of on Omega. Tali will be coming with us. Gabby, ken, get the ship in good condition. Everyone else if you need something from Omega go ahead, but be sure to be back on here before I am."
Everyone either nodded or mumbled that they heard him. My heart skipped at the idea of being able to spend some alone time with Violet without to many distractions on board. This morning breakfast was eggs with bacon, it was delicious.
I was heading back to my room to mediate on what I should say to Violet, but when I entered my room she was already there.
Shepard's POV
I had to give Miranda credit this place did make you want to shower twice after stepping foot on it I thought to myself as we entered Omega. "Shepard, Omega's death rate is to high for me to pinpoint an exact location. I would suggest speaking with Aria on the matter."
"Thank you, EDI." Samara said being the perfect lady that she claimed to be. She had excellent manners. It's just sometimes she is so cold for lack of a better word. I looked over a Tali, then at Samara. No turning back now I thought as we entered Afterlife to speak with Aria.
