Shenko, 21

21. “We’re in the middle of a thunderstorm and you wanna stop and feel the rain?”

Goddamn Earth weather. What was the matter with this place? Every damn time he went out the door it was something there to torture him. Excessive heat, excessive cold, snow, rain, sleet. Give him a ship and the stars and shove this damn weather out the airlock. The mass relays couldn’t be fixed fast enough for his taste.

“Kaidan, come on, you’re lagging behind, solider!” he called over his shoulder as he ducked under an awning and flinched as lightning stabbed through the clouds and exploded with a roar above them. He hated thunder.

He turned to call out again, but stopped. Kaidan was there in the middle of the soaked sidewalk, face turned up to the downpour, rivulets of water streaming past his ears and the back of his head.

“What the hell are you doing?” Shepard yelled over the noise.

Without moving, Kaidan grinned. “It’s been too long. I’m feeling the rain.”

“Are you kidding me? We’re in the middle of a thunderstorm and you wanna stop and feel the rain?”

Kaidan shrugged and spread his hands wide to the deluge. “How else would I remember that we won?”

3, 6, 9 for the Mass Effect meme!

3. How long did it take you to finish the series?
4 days of constant playing, I think. All three games were already released when I first played them. I didn’t take a break between them and was not prepared for how much they’d impact me. I just kept going. I didn’t use a guide either and wanted to go as completionist as I could without using one the first time around. I probably could have powered through faster if I’d used a guide, but I didn’t want a single spoiler.

6. Preferred Shepard backstory (colonist,
earthborn, spacer)?
Spacer is my preferred background. There are so many tortured orphans in games that it’s sort of cliche to me now. So it was refreshing to have a hero who had come to his position because of his family history, and not because he didn’t have other options/was looking for revenge/other typical reasons. It’s actually rare to have a hero with a real family, so I enjoyed hearing from Hannah Shepard in ME1 on the side quest, getting that “how dare you not tell me you’re alive!” email in ME2, and then then embarrassing, “I’m so proud of you!!!!” call in ME3. It was charming.

9. Share a pic of your favorite Shepard.
I have a whole link on my side bar of Ianto, but here he is, anyway!

ASK ME MASS EFFECT QUESTIONS FROM THE MEME!

http://jupiterjames.tumblr.com/post/81540628388/audio_player_iframe/jupiterjames/tumblr_n3fkqd3GQX1svbj6x?audio_file=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.tumblr.com%2Faudio_file%2Fjupiterjames%2F81540628388%2Ftumblr_n3fkqd3GQX1svbj6x

And finally, for commanderlurker,

#5 Say something in a different language.

I’m already sorry about this one. My pronunciation has gone to shit over the years.

So, besides singing for y’all, that pretty much wraps it up!

http://jupiterjames.tumblr.com/post/81536852362/audio_player_iframe/jupiterjames/tumblr_n3fis1LHjM1svbj6x?audio_file=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.tumblr.com%2Faudio_file%2Fjupiterjames%2F81536852362%2Ftumblr_n3fis1LHjM1svbj6x

Part 2/3 for Lady Lilith!

My favorite lurker, commanderlurker also asked for this one. :3

#2. Read the first page to one of your favorite books.

2, 12, and 19 for the writing meme, please :)

2. Favorite piece overall?

If we’re talking Mass Effect, Brain Camp and Siha are my favorite. Out of all my fics, I’d probably add my Fullmetal Alchemist fic, Extension right in there.

12. What WIPs do you have going now? Are you excited about them?

I’ve obviously still got the end of Final Promises going, and my new AU Burn Down the Sky. Both of which I’m SUPER excited about. I also have a Kaidan/James/Shepard oneshot that’s so hot. So, so hot.

19. Do you make up scenes at work/on the bus/at the gym? Who are the characters that pop up the most? Do you write them down?

That’s a good question. I do make up scenes all the time when I’m letting my mind wander. Shepard (m and f) pops up a lot when I’m sort of not focused on a specific story. Also Ashley lately because she is going to be in my new fic, but I’ve never managed a trilogy playthrough with her, so her character is a bit beyond me after ME1. I do write them down when I can because I have a cell phone with a handwriting tool, so it’s much easier to take notes that way.

KPW request? mShenko, agonising levels of orgasm denial.

This prompt is all kinds of magical.

“Shit, Kaidan, I’m gonna co-” famous last words. Before he could finish his sentence or even his orgasm, he heard the crackle of biotics and then felt the tingling vise of restraints around his dick and balls, clamping down tightly and warding off his big finish with the sudden shock of pain that quickly faded to an aching need. His head fell back against the pillows and his jaw muscles clenched. “Kaidan, fuck, what…”

His eyes slammed shut as his over-sensitive skin was teased increasingly by his lover’s hot breath and lips. A gravelly voice spoke low right into his ear. “I’m not ready for it to be over just yet. This is the first time we’ve been able to do this without having to worry about another mission or saving the galaxy. We’ve got all night. And all day if it suits us.”

That made Shepard groan with a mixture of lust and frustration as he pushed himself up on his elbows and overbalanced Kaidan so he toppled onto his side and the biotic restraint faded away. Kaidan tipped his chin forward for a kiss, but Shepard was feeling a bit mean, so instead of giving his lover what he wanted, he shoved himself down on the mattress until his lips were even with Kaidan’s erection. The biotic’s hips thrust forward, but Shepard saw it coming, jerking his head back so that Kaidan’s effort only met air. “Relax and let me,” he said with a deep note of promise. Kaidan relaxed immediately and Shepard rewarded him by kissing the head of his cock before opening his mouth and throat, swallowing the biotic’s length fully and tortuously slow.

Kaidan curled forward convulsively into the fetal position, his top leg slipping up around Shepard’s back. The commander didn’t touch Kaidan any further than to move his mouth and tongue in strokes so calm and languid that it took Kaidan less than a minute to start trembling all over. It had never been like this before. Neither of them had ever had the leisure to focus completely and only on the pleasure and intensity that they could generate between them. And that’s why, when Kaidan’s hands clenched against Shepard’s skull and tangled in his hair, he didn’t mind at all that the commander saw it as a sign to swallow him deeply just one more time before slowly pulling back and releasing his cock right before almost, almost hitting the edge.

And nearly a half and hour later they were playing the same game over and over. They’d long lost count of how many times release had been just a hair’s breadth away. And they’d both learned quickly which touches and caresses soothed and which ones pushed them closer to what they both wanted. So here they were now, Shepard soaked in sweat and his skin flushed almost to burning. The sheets were damp with their strain and even the ceiling fan had given up hope of cooling him off. He thought his molars might crack with the pressure of clenching so tightly. And he knew, knew that he’d finally reached his absolute limit. Kaidan’s biotics were driving him wild enough that he thought he might go crazy if they kept on. So, he finally gave in. Clawed his fingers into the grooves of Kaidan’s shoulder blades and begged. “Kaidan, goddamn, please. I’ve got to. I’ve got to.”

A sigh of what might have been relief hissed through Kaidan’s teeth as he bent down and sealed their lips in a searing kiss, at the same time, angling his hips so that he could slide his lubed dick into Shepard’s well-primed entrance. Every muscle in Shepard’s body went taught and he arched his neck on a low growl, yanking helplessly at Kaidan to bring him as close as possible. And then began the dance they knew oh, so well. It wasn’t sensual and it wasn’t pretty by any stretch of the imagination. Kaidan pumped into Shepard hard and mercilessly, his moans growing to shouts and Shepard digging in and thrusting up as fiercely as he could. It was over in a flash. Both of them coming within seconds of each other with mirrored curses, Shepard’s back bowing up and Kaidan meeting him as he always did before pulling out as he came, messing the sheets and his lover’s tanned skin.

The next morning they woke to cold sheets and a sticky mess. Kaidan’s face was creased with marks from Shepard’s arm and being pressed down onto the pillow. Shepard himself woke with a dead arm and a light groan as they peeled apart. “Gross,” he said, his voice rough with sleep.

“Worth it,” Kaidan countered as he flopped onto his back and waited for his body to wake up enough to get him to the shower.

“Definitely,” Shepard said.

Prompt: Steve and Kaidan conspire to get f!Shepard and James together this Valentines Day.

“Come on, Major, you have to help me with this one. You owe me, it’s Valentine’s Day.”

“That’s not how Valentine’s Day works,” Kaidan mutters, even though he’s grinning. “What makes you think there’s any chance of this actually happening?”

Steve smiles and taps his temple. “Romantic intuition. Plus, I woke up early after that shore leave party and she and Mr. Vega were sleeping together.”

Kaidan crosses his arms over his chest and side eyes the commander speaking with James, trying not to be obvious as he looks for any hint of attraction there. And he has to admit that they’re acting slightly suspicious. Shepard is standing closer to her subordinate than is strictly necessary and James appears to be holding himself taller than he usually does. “Hmm,” he hums noncommittally. “I mean, okay, they’re acting a bit strange around each other, but them sleeping together doesn’t mean anything after that party. If you recall, we found Garrus and Zaeed spooning. That shore leave was a whole other level. We can’t judge anything by it.”

Steve shrugs but doesn’t let up. “True, but it’s not like nothing good came out of it right?” And then he’s leaning forward and pressing a small kiss to Kaidan’s lips. “It might sound dumb, but I think we sort of owe it to everyone to do what we can to spread the happiness around.”

Kaidan smiles, too, and hooks his thumbs into Steve’s belt loops, tugging him close. “Sure, but what makes you think they’ll even go for it?”

Steve winks. “Because I’ve known Mr. Vega for a long time and I’m damn good at this sort of thing. Leave it to me. You just find a way to clear the commander’s schedule and get her in the Captain’s Cabin alone. I’ll take care of Vega.”

“Got it. Let’s do this.”

Kaidan does as he’s told and takes on all the extra work he knows Shepard has been stockpiling. He is her XO, after all. She sends him curious looks, but doesn’t question him, not even when he hints that she’s been looking awfully tired lately, and yeah, everything’s covered in the CIC, go relax, Commander. Put your feet up. It works.

After his shift is over nearly eight hours later, he finds Steve waiting in the observation lounge with a triumphant smirk. Kaidan sidles up, curiosity pulling at him. “So?”

Steve nods vaguely over his shoulder to the poker table. Shepard and James aren’t playing cards. But they are sitting shoulder to shoulder and Shepard is absently stroking her fingers over a spot between James’s shoulder blades.

“What happened?”

Steve smiled. “Mr. Vega showed her his new tattoo.”

Whispers Can I give you a prompt? James and Kaidan. Don’t care what they’re doing. Eating ice cream maybe. Crawls back under rock

(I’ll give you the benefit of the doubt, but next time you say you don’t care, I’m just gonna make them read the phone book together. Haha!)

“Ah, dios fucking mio, this shit is disgusting. What the hell is it?” James presses the napkin to his face, but doesn’t spit it out. He’s not losing this round. He swallows, but it’s hard. Really, really hard.

Kaidan is grinning widely. “Vorcha specialty ice cream. I think there’s mud in it.” And he’s laughing with his rich honey tone as James coughs.

"Yeah, yeah, this one will get you. Here.” He pushes a small sample container across the table. Kaidan pulls it towards him without breaking eye contact, gauging the severity of the threat in the bowl. Slowly he takes a bite. Gags. Coughs. Swa…. no, almost… oh god, okay, it’s down. Swallows again. It’s awful enough to make his eyes water, but it’s staying where he put it. His voice is even more hoarse as he says, “this one was what?”

“Something with Elcor milk.”

He shouldn’t have asked. But he’s going to win this. He has to. He’s older and wiser and has years of self-control over James. He can’t be the first to give up. But he certainly has an ace up his sleeve. With a smirk and a flourish, he slides his last container across the table. James reaches for it, but Kaidan claps his hand over the larger one. “This is the best yet,” he purrs, enjoying the look of growing horror on James’s face. “Krogan. Vintage recipe. Often eaten to improve fertility. Wanna guess what’s in it? I’ll tell you, if you like. The secret ingredient can only come from male krogan.” He releases James’s hand and lounges back in his chair.

James opens his mouth. Raises a spoonful. His jaw clenches, muscle twitching rhythmically. Several seconds pass. He stares at Kaidan. Kaidan stares back. The spoon hits the table and James crosses his arms over his chest.

“You win the fifty credits,” he says sourly. “I’d really rather only swallow your secret ingredient, Azul.”

Kaidan chuckles. “That’s lame. But I’ll take it. And your credits, thank you.”