He couldn't take it anymore!
That stupid Turian was trying real hard to grab Shepard's attention, and it felt like ages since he'd spent any time alone withe her.
But on Tuchanka... though he didn't know Dr. Solus very well, he knew Shepard must have been pretty hurt. She seemed a bit distant, even with Garrus.
'I should see how she's doing...'
But as he walked out of the Crew's Quarters, there she was, staring at the Monument in front of the elevator. Vega wasn't good with this kind of shit, but he knew she needed someone right now.
"Hey." he called
She didn't move. He took the chance, and walked up to her.
"Lola, are you ok...?"
Jane lowered her head, almost as if she didn't WANT her face to be seen.
"I... I'm fine, Vega..."
"Oh no you're not! You NEVER call me Vega!"
She weakly giggled.
"Guess I didn't fool you..."
He grabbed her shoulder.
"...let's go relax a bit."
"... ok..."
Shepard allowed him to escort her into the lounge. Thankfully, no one was there. James sat the Commander down on the couch, then went to the bar to mix up some drinks.
"... whatcha making, James?"
"Nope, not telling! It'll ruin the surprise!"
She looked up, and for the first time since he had spotted her in front of the elevator, he saw her face. Her eyes were red, and her face flustered. He smiled, and continued making the drinks.
"Knew you weren't as ok as you were playing out to be. You've been off ever since we left Tuchanka."
He also noticed her eyes had bags under them.
"I... haven't been sleeping well... Am I stupid?"
He froze.
"WHAT?"
"I've lost so many people in my command, yet I'm crying over a few soldiers, and a child."
"Child...?"
"Back on Earth, I tried to save a young boy. However, the rescue carrier he was in was shot down by a Reaper... You really can't save them all, can you?"
James sat down next to Jane with both drinks in hand. He sat hers in front of her.
"Drink up."
She hesitated, but took it none the less. She took a sip.
"Interesting drink, Lieutenant."
"My own special. I made it to fit you."
She looked up at him.
"It starts off bitter, but slowly you can taste the sweet flavor on your tongue. No, Shepard, you can't save them all. However, you can save a hundred times that amount. We all know that victories come after much hardship, right?"
She smiled. It was nice seeing that beautiful smile through her melancholy.
"Lola, know that you tried your best, but people like Mordin sacrificed themselves because they wanted to help others in the only way he knew how. He knew only he could do it, and you gave him that spark TO do it. I know you must have made a big difference in his life. He talked a lot about you, you know, when he wasn't spouting out all those confusing doctor shit."
She laughed.
"Yeah, I guess your right... James?"
"Yeah, Lola?"
"I... haven't been seeing you around lately. Garrus keeps dragging me off everywhere. The only time I see you is if we have a mission."
"You can thank Vakarian for that."
"But... I miss this. Talking with you, I mean..."
She began to blush. He touched her face.
"Aw... looks like Lola's got a little something on her face. Want me to get it for you?"
She shyly looked away. He moved in.
"You're a real tease sometimes, James..."
And he went for the kill. Her lips showed signs of shock. Then she leaned into it. James kissed her with very soft and gentle kisses.
He slowly pulled away, and threw a hand behind his head, scratching it.
"I...I'm sorry. I didn't mean for the insubordination..."
She laughed. All her frustrations and sadness had suddenly washed away from her.
"You sly fox..."
