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OH. Also, for BDtS AU: Who had the bright idea to put marshmallows in the brownie mix because now there is sticky-brownie everywhere and yes okay maybe Hannah thinks it’s a great idea but that doesn’t mean the rest of the preschool parents or teachers will when she takes it to school tomorrow. Goddammit Ianto. This is why we don’t put you in charge of the school event baking. LAST TIME IT WAS CRUSHED-UP YORK PATTIES, IANTO, HAVE YOU NO RESTRAINT.

“Ianto, no,” Kaidan called from the kitchen.

“Ianto, yes,” Shepard called back from where he was changing his shirt after the disastrous, yet fun, baking encounter with Hannah.

“Seriously? This looks disgusting!”

“Don’t judge! It doesn’t matter what you think, anyway! Hannah likes it and so will her class.” He finished dressing and wandered back to the kitchen. Kaidan was standing in front of the stove where the pan rested, brownies with… marshmallows and probably other things he didn’t want to know about. “They look fine, right?”

Kaidan crossed his arms. “It looks disgusting. It’s more melted marshmallow than brownie. It’ll be all sugar and no flavor. I told you not to do anything fancy, remember? The last time I put you in charge of baking you thought peppermint patties would be a good pie crust.”

“Live and learn,” Shepard said defensively. “Besides, we’ve had a week to do this, and if you wanted in, you should have planned the cooking on your off day, not mine.”

“So this is my fault?”

“Of course,” Shepard said flippantly. “Hannah wanted it this way.”

Kaidan glanced around the kitchen. To the mess of chocolate and marshmallows that had gotten everywhere, including the top cabinets. “How were you even able to make a mess this big?”

“Hannah’s three,” Shepard said. “Obviously.”

With a long suffering sigh, Kaidan relented. “Well, I guess the worst case scenario here is that you make a name for yourself as the worst cook in the class, and the teachers stop asking for your help.”

“That’s the spirit!” Shepard enthused, kissing Kaidan. “Want to have a taste of the brownies?”

Kaidan made a face. “No. Thank you. Just put them somewhere I don’t have to look at them anymore.”

“I love you,” Shepard grinned.

Kaidan rolled his eyes. “And you’re too indulgent of our child. Clean this shit up.”

Prompt idea: College AU where the crew plays 7 minutes in heaven and mShep and Kaidan get shoved in the closet together (they have a crush on each other but the other doesn’t know it), bonus if their friends know :D

“Aren’t we too old for this?” Kaidan demanded, draining the rest of his drink from his red Solo cup.

“You’re never too old for fun. Stop acting old,” Ashley answered, shoving him forward to where the rest of the group was waiting expectantly. Including Kaidan’s lab partner, the bane of his existence, and captain of the rugby team. And hot. Very hot. Hilariously hot. Miles out of Kaidan’s engineering nerd league.

“College sucks,” Kaidan muttered to his best friend. “I’m not doing this. Not giving into peer pressure.”

“Yes, you are,” Ashley insisted, pushing him again. “This chance just fell into your gorgeous arms and you’re turning it down? Do me a favor and don’t, K. Shepard just chewed some mint gum. He’s ready and waiting. Go. And tell me everything afterwards. It’s the only way my jealousy won’t force me to hate you for the rest of my life.” A final shove sent Kaidan shuffling forward, every step making Shepard smile wider. Dammit. As much as Kaidan may have dreamed about doing something like this, he didn’t trust Shepard not to turn it into some big joke later.

But it was too late now. They were shoved into the large hall closet and the timer was set. For a moment, neither he nor Shepard moved, blinking rapidly in the darkness. “Soooo…” he ventured awkwardly. “Do you wanna just-”

Shepard’s mouth was on his in a flash. Kaidan’s first thought was that Ashley had been right about the gum. But since this was probably the last time in his life he’d be able to experience his heart’s wildest fantasy, he dove in, not caring about the teasing, or rumors, or anything else this foolish game would cost him. He pressed himself closer and tilted his head enough to get the most out of the contact. He felt Shepard’s hands sliding down his back to his ass, squeezing briefly and then retreating. But all time was already lost, and the door opened what felt like a single moment later. 

A round of cheers followed as Kaidan jerked away, flushed deep red. Without saying a word, Shepard squeezed Kaidan’s shoulder and exited the closet.

“How was it?” Ashley demanded, excitedly.

“Not sure,” Kaidan said, touching his lips lightly. “I’ve gotta… I gotta go.” He pushed past her, but Shepard had already left. “Dammit,” he whispered. He dug in his back pocket for his cell phone, fingers brushing a small piece of paper. Pulling it out, was a note scrawled in familiar terrible handwriting. Do you want to go out with me? Y/N? And a phone number written underneath. Kaidan smiled.