A/N Warning! Some mild Ashley self smut.
Ashley
The show we watched was so good, that not even Shea's close proximity distracted me from it. I really wanted to snuggle up to her though. We were so close I could smell her strawberry shampoo. "After Saren we'll watch it again and I will definitely be snuggling her." I thought. My heart flip flopped when I remembered her comment about marrying me. "One day." I said, and I would. One day she will be my wife, I could hardly wait. Tali came back down to the engine room there was no bounce at all, which considering the circumstances I can understand. I walked over to her. "Hey Tals, how is Liara holding up?" I ask and I really did care. Somewhere along the road, I had grown attached to our alien crew members.
"As good as you would expect. She still refuses to speak, and she hasn't shed a tear. I hope Thessia helps her as much as I like Chey, one of her is enough." She says. "True, Chey seems to be getting better again. I have a feeling that this time it's genuine." I said to her. "I think so too. I need to get back to my duties. We can talk more later." She says. "I do too. Later Tals." I said. "Later Ash." She returns to her post and I am back to my gun and armor maintenance. I hoped Shea was enjoying her relaxing massage. I admit I was jealous. I really would like a massage too. And I also wished I was Chey right now, I would love to caress every bit of skin on Shea's body. I sigh and try and picture it, my images of massaging Shea are erotically distracting. I may need to find a private place tonight.
I get a message from Chey at 0030, it has two attachments one is both seasons of 'RWBY' she has and one is of Shea curled up on the couch in just a tank top and panties. "She is definitely relaxed now. Goodnight Ash." I feel my face heat up with both desire and jealousy. Now I definitely needed a quiet and empty place to go. I looked around, Wrex and Garrus were gone no doubt finding a bunk or pod to sleep in. The procurement officer was also gone. I looked at the Mako and bit my lower lip. It was never locked while it was onboard. I walked over to it and opened the hatch. It was blissfully empty and soundproof. I closed and locked the hatch, it wouldn't take me long. I stand by the nearest bench and undue my pants and sit down laying slightly back.
I pull up the image of Shea in her tank and underwear and start picturing myself ripping off her clothes and throwing her down on the floor of the Mako. I grab one of breasts through my shirt and bra and start massaging it in circles picturing her hands on me. I slide my other hand down to my naked sex, I push a finger in and see I'm soaked. I bite my lip again, and slowly fuck myself. I stroke my clit a couple of times and add another finger. Faster I enter myself and pump my hand. I'm starting to squirm, I add a third finger and stroke my clit with my thumb until my whole body shudders with release. My legs are still shaky as I stand back up to re-due my trousers. I regain more strength in my legs and leave the Mako and make sure it isn't locked. I feel vaguely satisfied and exhausted.
I grab my sleeping shorts and t-shirt from my footlocker. I wash my hands and dress. With my clothes now in my laundry bag I settle onto my bunk. Sleep doesn't come easy. Christmas is coming up in five days. So I imagine the Normandy all decked out in Christmas decorations. Mistletoe hangs in doorways. We have candy cane and chocolate hot cocoa and we don't have to get presents, we can just spend time talking about holiday traditions we have at home. I would steal a kiss from Shea under the mistletoe. It's tradition after all. Then I think of much more private Christmas's between us. I would wrap myself up naked and wait for Shea to come find me. She would slowly unwrap me caressing each new patch of skin she sees. "No, no. Mind out of the gutter, it's too comfy to get up and take care of that issue again." I tell myself after coming up with less adult images, I feel myself drift off to sleep.
Shea
Thessia really was beautiful. I decided I would have to come back here again under more auspicious circumstances. We stay on the Normandy, the funeral was in the morning. Tevos and Sha'ira really helped us out and sped up the funeral preparations. It wasn't overly late when Liara came and visited me. "Hi. You ok, well for the circumstances that is?" I ask. "I am getting there, sorry about the lack of speaking lately. I just had a lot to think about. I also have a favor to ask." She says. "I understand. I'm listening what do you need?" I ask. "When an Asari passes, there is a long process of sorting out what was left to their children. I'm an only child so everything passes to me, but it can still take awhile." She says. "Do you need to stay on Thessia?" I ask. "Normally yes, but I'd rather not. I gave you my word, that I would help you with Saren, and I have no intention of backing out now. What I need is for you to keep the lawyers at bay. I will deal with it in my own time, or if I can over communications. But not until after Saren has been stopped." She says. "We'll do what we can. We can leave right after the funeral is finished. If that's ok." I tell her. "That would be most appreciated." She said.
It began to rain after we sent Benezia's funeral pyre down the Thessian river. I saw Chey standing by the riverbank and noticed her spread Liana and Jr. ashes. I could see peace was coming over her. I don't think she realized I was watching. Then out of the corner of my eye I saw Liara kneel down, I stood by her a couple minutes. She looked behind her and told us it was the lawyers. I whistled for my crew and we all stood around her. Letting it be known that they shall not pass. I could hear Liara start to sob, Tali kneeled down next to her and put her arms around her. Like a well oiled machine my crew readjusted and tightened the circle around her. For a minute it looked like they would use their Biotics, but I guess they realized that it would be a insult to the Matriarch. When Liara stood we again readjusted and did our best to protect her. She faced the Lawyers. "Once we have dealt with Saren and only then will I address mother's will." She was firm and her voice strong and confident. The lawyers nodded and parted like the red sea in the old testament of the bible.
A couple of days later Ash approaches me on behalf of the crew. "So, Christmas is in 3 days. The crew and I were wondering if we could maybe have a little holiday party?" She asks, she seems nervous. "Ash. Why are you so nervous and why hasn't anyone else brought this up?" I ask. "Well, you see we know that we need to finish this as soon as possible, so we weren't sure you'd be okay with another delay. So the rest of the crew asked me to talk to you about it." She says twisting her hands. "So let me get this straight. The crew approaches you about asking me, because they were too nervous that I might lose my temper." She nods. I laugh. "Ash, a party sounds good we could all use a little loosening up. I may or may not have secretly procured a case of Serrice Ice Brandy, for use in a holiday party." I grin she grins. "For the record Ash, anyone can ask me anything. I keep an open door policy." I reassure her. "Tell you what, you can be in charge of setting up the party, and since everyone sent you as the 'sacrificial pawn' you get to be in charge and tell them what to do. You are there commander in this, and they all get to do your duties." I said.
She smiles again. I love her smile. I think it could bring the sun out on even the darkest of days. "So get to work chief. I'll go make the announcement." I pat her on the back and head back up to the CIC. "Joker patch me into the PA system." I hear the ding saying I'm in. "Attention all Normandy crew. I have agreed to allow a holiday party to be thrown. Gunnery Chief Williams is in charge of the party planning. What she says goes. Since she will be busy and you all tried to throw her to the wolf. Not only will you be maintaining your own duties in your off time, you will be helping Williams, as well as doing her duties. "