A/N: Hey guys, updating sooner like I hoped I would XD btw...On my account it isn't showing the cover picture for this story...can someone by any chance pm me if its up or tell me how to fix it? ty... Anyways enjoy
Miranda's View:
I think this is the first night in a long time that I actually had a good nights rest of sleep. I finally know why too. Because I had my security blanket...Shepard. It use to be I never needed something or someone to make me feel safe, but I do. I'm...human. I love him. I fucking love him, and he loves me.
I jump out of my thoughts and open my eyes. I'm laying on Matt. He opens his eyes and looks at me.
"I love watching you wake up."
"Lets make it a habit then." I say.
He then kisses me, morning breath and all. He scoots out of bed and puts on his boxers. I was so comfortable I forgot we were still naked. Wheres my bra and panties? Damn we were in such a rush, I must have thrown them somewhere. I sit up, exposing my breast, I can feel Matts eyes on me. I get up and begin my search while Shepard goes to the bathroom and brushes his teeth. Finally finding my clothes, I put them on and go to the bathroom. I 'booty bump' Shepard playfully and grab my toothbrush.
"Pushy are we?" He jokes.
I give a smirk and start brushing my teeth. He finishes, and gets behind me and holds me. I slow my brushing. His right hand moves my hair out of my face as he kisses my neck softly. His left hand rests on my hip.
"I'm brushing my teef pwease shtop!" I giggle.
Its safe to say that no one can talk well when they're are brushing their teeth and laughing. I finish brushing and turn around to Matt. Were both just smiling into each others eyes. Both of our smiles saying a thousand words. Yet we aren't saying anything at all. I kiss him on the lips and walk out of the bathroom towards the elevator.
"Babe, where you going?"
"Breakfast, you coming?"
"Yeah, I think I might need pants though."
"What? No. Pants are over rated, I like staring at your ass anyways."
"On one condition...Your pants are off too." Shepard laughs.
"Hmm, enticing offer, however I am going to have to decline."
"Fine. Lets go then, with pants." He nestles his hand in my mine, and we enter the elevator. As it goes down I look up at him.
"Matt?"
"Yeah?"
"I don't think we should show the crew our affections. No PDA. Especially in front of Liara."
"Miranda, I know your super smart and all...But I'm no idiot. No worries." He smiles, and gives me one last kiss before the elevator opens, and immediately we pull away. I straighten my posture, he does too, with his hands behind his back. We both walk in the same rhythm towards the chef.
"Hey Sergeant Gardner, whatcha cookin this mornin?" Matt asks.
"Just some eggs, biscuits, and gravy-Miranda...its been awhile." He says out of shock.
"Yeah, it has. Good morning by the way Gardner."
Shepard grabs two plates of food and places them on the table for us. We sit down, and Garrus comes into the room.
"Hey do you have any dextro food-" Garrus catches a glimpse of me and stops and walks towards me. "Well if it isn't the beautiful Miranda Lawson."
I got up to give him a hug, his arms were wide open, and I didn't want to leave him 'hangin'.
"Its great to see you again Garrus." I admit.
"Likewise. Am I the last to know? Or has the rest of the crew not found out about your arrival?" He questions.
"Well, some of the crew saw my arrival yesterday...Unless they have been talking around, I dont think the main team saw me."
"Oh ok then. We should do something later, maybe go out?"
"No, sorry. I don't really wanna attract any attention."
"Fine, but we should all just maybe chill and talk a little bit. It's been a while since I think we all just sat around and relaxed, you know, just talk."
"You got me there for sure Garrus, sounds like a plan." Shepard agreed. I guess that's what were doing then. Just then Liara and Tali walk into the room. Liara's expression was surprised, and Tali's..well, I obviously cant tell.
"By the Goddess." Liara whispers under her breath. I think I heard Tali say Keelah or something.
"Nice to see you both again too." I smile. Liara shakes my hand softly. It takes Tali a moment, but she offers her hand, and I greet it.
"Its great you're back Miranda, things will be running more smoothly I assume now?"
"Of course. Although, I did think you took my place as second in command."
"I did, but its better with you. I have too much on my plate as it is."
"Then that's that, can you send me the last files you haven't dealt with?"
"Of course."
"Not even five minutes talking to Liara and you guys are already talking work?" Shepard jokes. We both laugh. My expression goes completely dead when I see Jack stroll in. Her eyes lock onto mine. She grabs her grub and I thought she wasnt going to say anything, but we all know she never can keep quite.
"If it isn't the cheerleader, forget your pom poms?" She snarls. I glare my eyes at her and put my hand on my hip.
"Missed you too Jack. Didn't expect you to crawl out of your hole in broad daylight."
She throws me a sour face, and leaves with her food. Now I'm just wondering...who's next? The whole bloody crew came by. Samara, Thane, Grunt, Jacob, Zaeed, Mordin, and Kasumi. I'm very certain Kasumi knows Matt and I are together. She keeps staring and giggling at us. Thank god shes a silent thief though.
Breakfast goes by, seeing faces that I once left, for what I thought, for good. I don't think I would've ever admitted it before, but it feels like home here. Liara, Garrus, Tali, they talked about the Normandy having that effect on you. And it turns out they were right. In Matt's arms, surrounded by people who stood by my side, and people I learned to get along with, people I can now call friends, this is definitely my home.
A/N: I know this is a very short chapter but I just wanted to update. I just put a chapter out the other day and I was already thinking of what is to come next in this story. I want to update more, just to get it out of my mind before it wanders away. Hope you enjoyed... Reviews are very appreciated! (even bad ones)