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"So... This is the so-called date you wanted to have?"
The shuttle bay. Luckily it was just the two of them. Though it wasn't hard to get James out of here.
"What can I say, I'm a romantic~" Steve laughs. Leaning on the control panel. His arms crossed, not very subtle with his heavy glances at the biotic. Kaidan walked to him. Looking around, it was just the shuttle bay. nothing's changed. Or so he thought.
"Don't worry, I did plan something. Just for us." Steve clicked a few things on the panel. Suddenly, the main lights dim low to give way some flurry fairy lights. Another click on the panel, the low humming of a jazz tune starts to resonate with the walls. Not loud enough for anyone else to hear. Just enough for them. Kaidan looked around to take in the new environment Steve had precure.
"Wow, you really ARE a romantic." Kaidan crossed his arms, genuinely impressed.
"Can't believe I had to prove myself to the second human spectre" Steve retorted. Pushing himself off the panels, he raised his hand to Kaidan. "Care to join me, Alenko?"
"Are you asking me for dance, Cortez?" Steve rolled his eyes at Kaidan's remarks. though it's also why he likes him. Lowkey but also knows where to push. But he didn't give him the time. As Steve pulled Kaidan close by his waist, the other man instinctively put his hand on the pilot's chest. Their eyes met and stayed. Steve can feel his smile only growing as the edge of his lips curl higher. The Major matched his smile. Chuckled a little at Steve's eagerness.
"Speechless Major?" Steve teases. His eyelids are getting lazier.
"A little. Maybe I should be prepared next time. I don't remember you being this bold, pilot"
They stood there. Admiring each other. The atmosphere. The presence. Just a little time away from the Normandy. Steve was pretty shameless gazing at Kaidan. His eyes linger, Kaidan can feel every weight of them.
But
Steve's eyes were not as shameless as his hands as they travelled ever so subtly to have a hold of the Majors rear end.
"Bold Cortez, very bold" Kaidan merely gave him a look that he gave to Shepard. Almost an annoyance but not really.
"If you don't want them there, I can just... Let go-"
"Hold on. I didn't say that now did I?" Kaidan was quick to grab Steve's wrist. Making sure he can't move it anywhere else but his ass. Which only made Cortez love him more.
"And I thought I was eager."