This chapter is dedicated to Curls101, I hoping that Curls will like this one it's something that keeps cropping up in the lovely reviews Curls leaves, this chapter isn't for the faint hearted, and if you think Shep should be all prim and proper this chapter isn't for you.

Chapter 21 - 'oczko'

'You sure you're ok?' Theros was leaning back in the cab breathing steadily but heavily, he nodded and closed his eyes.

A few moments later and the taxi pulled up at the front of the hotel, Shepard paid and helped him out of the car, he walked a bit stronger and he was able to stand up straighter than before. She draped his arm over her shoulders and threaded her fingers through his, she ignored his faint tugging as he tried to free his hand from hers.

'Oh stop it, I'm your wife remember?' She smirked as he rolled his eyes.

'I can walk, I'm not an invalid,' he muttered.

'I'm not saying you are, so shut up.'

The walked through the lobby, the receptionist quickly walked over.

'Is everything ok Mrs Ris'ono?' She looked genuinely concerned. Shepard took pity and tried her best comforting voice.

'Yes thank you honey, he just forgets to take his medication sometimes, it's makes just makes him a little weak, but we're going up to the room to correct that, aren't we darling?' She smiled.

'Yes dear,' he sighed.

'Well if you're sure,' she nodded and walked back to her desk.

They entered the elevator, and quickly travelled up to their room, Alex made him sit on the sofa while she got a glass of water for him.

'Stop it Alex I'm fine, honestly.' He waved her away.

'I'm allowed to be worried,' she perched next to him, 'it's partly my fault after all.'

'Enough Alex,' he got up and rummaged around in one his bags for his pills, after locating them he shook out two and swallowed them with a gulp of water. 'You blame yourself too much,' he sat back in his seat, she looked at him with concern etched on her features. He decided to run a finger down the side of her cheek.

She stilled, closed her eyes and didn't breathe, Theros could feel the very slight scarring from her rebuild from Cerberus he traced the scar around her skin, he wanted to slide his fingers through her hair and pull her close.

He didn't think about the repercussions, he did as he wanted and pulled her close to him, she resisted for a moment before allowing him to bring her closer, he was going to kiss her but at the last moment he simply pressed his mandible against her soft skin, he so desperately wanted to taste her mouth on his but something stopped him, deep down he knew he was being a coward, perhaps he just needed time, or another situation like the one in the lift, than he would have no trouble at all.

He sighed, and spoke gently 'Alex...' she ''mmmed'' a reply.

'I would really like to have that drink now.'

She pulled away with a giggle, 'yeah me too.'

He stood holding her hand in his, Shepard grinned and followed him out the door.

…...

Liara peered at her monitors, Theros' heart rate had spiked, so had Shepard's, for about four minutes their hearts spiked faster and faster, Liara thought the worst until her another monitor registered that Theros' weapon had been discharged. So they weren't doing uh, couply things, Liara blushed, she knew Shepard wasn't a military bicycle but she was in a confused place. It was easy to try and make yourself feel better, Goddess knows Liara had done it herself a few times, clearly though something had gone wrong. There was no reason why Theros should be firing his weapon, not yet anyway. She tried calling the room, no answer. So she tried Shepard's omni-tool instead.

Luckily she had sent Garrus to get some sleep, if he had seen that no doubt there would be a big problem, she had promised to let him know if anything happened, but at this moment she thought it best to sweep what happened under the rug, as soon as she found out what had gone on.

…...

Shepard and Theros sat comfortably in one of the hotel's sofas, they had ordered their drinks and were chatting about non-important things.

Shepard's omni-tool began to bleep, she had a call coming through, she raised a brow, this wasn't the time they agreed. She looked at the caller ID: Lana.

'Is it him?' Theros asked icily.

'No, it's Lana. Probably just checking in.' (so what if it was Theros, bit jealous are we?)

She accepted the call and Lana's face popped up on the screen. She smiled and looked around quickly.

'Hello Sir, Madam, how is your day going?'

Alex smiled back, 'hi Lana, it's going well, we went to that park, got some lovely photos, Theros will send them to you if you like, also I got some new shoes, some which I can bloody well walk in.'

She rolled her eyes 'the photos sound good I wouldn't mind, also anything else interesting happen today? Go to a shooting range or anything like that?' Her voice was gentle but the look in her eyes was feral almost, Alex winced, no doubt she would have sensors on their firearms, and would have registered Theros' shot.

'We got mugged.' Theros explained, 'we got Alex's purse back so no harm.'

'Oh good,' Lana replied she replied sarcastically, 'nothing major then.'

Their conversation was interrupted when the drinks arrived, a large glass of wine for each. Shepard took a small sip, a very cheeky number indeed, Theros had good taste in wine.

'Drinking Ma'am? So early?' Lana inquired.

'I was mugged! I damn well deserve a drink!' Alex pouted.

'Just take it easy ok? That's to both of you.' Lana advised.

'Yes thank you Lana, talk to you later,' Shepard closed the link, that was Liara all over, god forbid she have any fun. Alex's psyche was surrounded in booze and chocolates, she cackled drunkenly.

…...

The link closed, and Liara sighed, Shepard and booze did not mix. Liara was worried, very worried. Hopefully nothing would happen, she had promised to talk to Garrus tonight. Liara buried her head in her hands, Alex was for the lack of a better word 'fucked,' maybe she should make something up to prevent Garrus being able to talk to her. That would be for the best. Probably.

…...

A couple of hours later and Theros and Alex were back in the hotel room, playing cards. A few empty bottles surrounded them, they had to return because the poor waiter was getting harassed for more wine as the evening went on. They solved this by ordering a couple bottles of each off the wine list and stumbling into the lift. Not much happened apart from every time someone looked at them Alex would smile sweetly and when their back was turned she would make obscene gestures. Theros tried to stop her but he was too busy trying to stifle his own laughter. When they finally got to their own room neither of them could breathe and were both giggling uncontrollably.

Shepard went to get changed and their wine arrived by room service. She emerged in a what Liara considered pyjamas, a silk strap top and itsy-bitsy shorts. Alex's psyche looked in the mirror and approved the sight, her long legs, slim stomach, delicate waist and ample bust. Very nice. She then grabbed a bottle and drank from it.

Clearly Shepard's psyche was going to be of no help tonight. After another glass or two Shepard got bored and looked for entertainment in what was a pack of cards, after a quick explanation of the rules, of what she could remember anyway they began to play.

'That's 16, are you gonna draw Rizz? Go on I dare ya!' Alex giggled.

They sat on the floor covered in the sofa's cushions. The bottles of wine had been divided between them and were being used to gamble with.

'I need 21 right? That's all?' He placed a bottle in the middle 'I wager the, the, this one!'

Alex laughed loudly, 'you're drunk!' She cackled.

He puffed up his chest, 'I am not! How, how, how dare you,' he said indignantly. His mandibles flared.

She snorted brushing back her hair, 'yeah right, well General Ris'ono, I raise you this, one.' She held up the bottle peered at the label, deciding she couldn't read it she repeated herself, 'yes this one!'

He glanced at the bottle, 'that's your favourite Alex, y'sure?'

She nodded and drank from her glass. He dramatically took another card from the pile and placed it next to his cards.

A five. He won.

'Nooooooo, you cheated!' Alex threw a cushion at him.

He ducked and threw one back 'no I didn't I'm just that good!' He picked up his prize, 'it looks tasty.'

Shepard threw herself over the gap trying to recover her lost good, 'it's my favourite one...' she wailed. She landed roughly on top of him the cards scattering underneath her legs. He held the bottle over his head. She vainly attempted to grab it. 'Give it back! Give it'

He laughed, 'never I won it fair and square!'

She thumped his chest, 'gimme, gimme, gimme!' She whined, 'it's mine!'

He gently put the bottle down out of Alex's reach and rolled over her.

'You're very possessive aren't you Commander,' he whispered, staring deep into her eyes, he brushed her hair out of her face, his talons lingering on her skin.

Her legs were entwined with his, she could feel his chest against hers, He gripped her hands and pinned them above her head. She could smell the wine on their breath, the heady atmosphere, the warmth emanating from his body killed the chill that was wrapping around her bare shoulders and thighs.

Her heart fluttered in her chest with anticipation.

'You're not supposed to call me that General,' she whispered back.

He grinned, his mandibles flaring slightly, 'I'm not supposed to do a lot of things, but the things I'm not supposed to do are often the most fun,' the reluctance and cowardice had disappeared. He wanted this woman, wanted her touch, warmth, smell, taste, she teased his senses and now he wanted reality.

He dipped his head, wanting to claim her in the most basic way possible.

…...

Liara stared at the screen, 'no, no, no, no, no! Oh Goddess this can't be happening, oh no, I hope she's being mugged again!' She had been monitoring them for about half an hour now, their toxicity showed that they had a lot of alcohol in their system, a raising pulse, body temperature, it could only mean one thing.

'Oh shit, oh shit, oh shit!' She urgently clicked a few buttons. Tali's face appeared.

'Liara what's wrong?' Concern laced the Quarian's words.

'Has Garrus left yet?' She asked urgently.

Pulse levels raising.

'Yes about five minutes ago why? Is Shepard ok? Is something wrong?' Tali moved closer to the screen.

'Yes she's fine, kind of, oh shit, oh Goddess this is going to be bad.' Liara tried closing screens and monitors but in her panic nothing was working.

'Oh Keelah, you mean, oh no, I'll see if I can stop him,' Tali quickly shut the screen and left.

'Thank you Tali,' Liara glanced up at the computer. Pulse rising still. Very fast. She couldn't close the screens, it would close the link to their omni-tools otherwise. She would have to think of an excuse.

…...

Alex wrapped her legs around his hips, heat and passion flowed through her body, he sat upright their mouths still locked, he traced his talons up her back, she groaned in pleasure and kissed harder, placing his arms around her he stood and carried her to the bedroom.

…...

Liara's door opened. She bounced from her seat in front of the door, Garrus stood bewildered.

'Hey Liara, everything ok?' He went to walk into her office but she moved in his way.

'You can't talk to the Commander tonight, she's uh busy,' Liara blurted.

'Busy? What do you mean? We arranged this, that's not like her.' He didn't sound very happy.

'I know I'm sorry b-'

Tali opened a com-channel from her omni-tool, 'I'm sorry Liara I couldn't find him. You'll just have to stop him at the door. Sorry.' She closed the link.

'What? What does she mean 'stop him at the door' Liara what's going on?' He pushed past her gently and stared at the screens.

Liara buried her head in her hands again for the second time that day, she could hear Garrus' heavy breathing.

'It isn't what it looks like Garrus...' she started.

'Oh and what does it look like Liara?' His voice was low and deep. Anger pulsed from his body.

'All I know is that it looks bad, but they could be working out, lets not jump to conclusions.' She tried to place a hand in his shoulder but he shrugged her off.

'No.' He whispered.

'No Liara, they're not working out, I know they're not,' he stared at the screen watching her heart beat, he knew the feeling of her heart beating that fast, he had felt it himself when he held her in his arms, when they let their bodies do the talking.

Anger at Theros, anger at Alex, his whole frame shuddered with the intensity of it. Deep down he couldn't blame her, but it didn't mean it didn't hurt.

'I'll kill him,' he muttered. 'It's his fault. He knows what's going on between us and he still continued, even when I warned him off, still continued...'

Liara stood silent next to him, scared that if she said anything he would blow.

'For her sake I tried doing it the Human way, tried talking to him, but that failed. Next time it's the old school Turian way,' he growled.

'Next time?' Liara asked quietly. 'What's the Turian way?'

He turned swiftly, Liara took a step back, she could honestly say that she was scared, truly scared of the man in front of her.

'Next time I'll kill him.'

…...

Theros stumbled into the bedroom and they fell onto the bed, still kissing they fumbled with each other's clothing. Her pyjamas slid onto the floor, Theros' attention switched to her neck, he nuzzled and nipped the soft skin under her jaw. She moaned and arched under his touch.

'Wait... stop.'

SOOOO whaddya think dundunduuuuuuun. Lemme know what you think, sorry it's a bit of a long one. LOL. Like I said not for the faint hearted, Please review but please no reviews of 'OMG she's such a whore etc.' thanks. xx

EDIT: LMAO as i posted this the song 'it's getting hot in here' started playing on the radio xxxx HAHHAHAHHAHA couldn't stop giggling.