This was a 300 words or less prompt set, and a friend sent: "I can't remember the last time I was this happy" for Shenko. And I did it in 100 words!


"Are… are you crying?" A gentle smile curved the corners of Shepard's mouth as she asked, though the answer was clear as day.

"I can't remember the last time I was this happy," Kaidan whispered. He absently wiped the tears from one cheek but his gaze remained enraptured by the beauty before him.

It was almost too much. Shepard shook her head and chuckled as she embraced Kaidan from behind. "I'm pretty sure the steak will taste better while it's still hot, and you're running the risk of watering your beer down with your tears. Stop staring and eat already."