Unseen: Mass Effect FanFiction (ReWritten)

Chapter 18

Vicki was wiping down the waiting room when Garrus walked in the door, surprisingly alone. She pretended not to see him and continued her work. Since both Nihlus and Garrus showed up 2 months ago, the pair of them have been showing up several times a week to speak with the Professor. Vicki wasn't sure about what, but she knew she had to keep her distance. Even SAM was being more silent than normal.

Regardless of why they were here, Aster was happy to see him again.

"Nurse," Garrus said, breaking the silence as she continued cleaning.

"Oh, I'm sorry," Vicki said with a smile. "I didn't see you there. Are you here for Professor Solus?"

Garrus looked embarrassed and rubbed his neck.

"No," he replied. "I was hoping you'd accompany me to dinner."

Vicki looked at him, surprised. Dinner? Where had this come from? He had never shown interest in her before.

'He's fishing for information,' SAM piped in. 'They haven't found anything related to you besides the fact that you came to Professor Solus when you arrived.'

'They don't suspect you are Aster,' he continued. 'If you want to know if they have a second agenda, I suggest you stay close so that I can connect to their omni- tool.'

"I wouldn't say no," Vicki began. "However, I still need to finish cleaning and disinfecting."

"I-I don't mind waiting," Garrus quickly said. "I'll wait over here out of your way."

'Persistent,' She commented to SAM. 'The Council definitely wants something.'

'Are you keeping things from me?' Vicki teased as she continued cleaning.

'No more than usual,' SAM commented.

Vicki hid her smile and finished cleaning. She put away the supplies and got her coat from the receptionist's desk.

"All set," She announced, locking the office and filing cabinets. "Do you mind waiting outside while I set the alarm?"

"Y-yeah. No problem," Garrus replied, standing up from the chair and stepping out.

Vicki activated the alarm and stepped out, bumping into Garrus's armored back.

"Ow," she said, rubbing her forehead.

"Ms. Vicki," Garrus said, alarmed, turning around and inspecting her forehead. "I shouldn't have stood so close."

"I'm fine, Mr. Vakarian," She replied, as Garrus kept examining her forehead. "It's nothing medi gel can't fix."

"Let me," he said, applying a bit. "I'm an expert."

"So am I," Vicki replied, amused.

"Good as new," Garrus said softly after applying the gel. He still had her head in his hands.

"Thanks," She replied, taking his hands in hers. "Shall we go to dinner?"

Garrus cleared his throat, looking embarrassed.

"Wherever you want to go," He continued.

"Wherever, huh?" She asked.

"I, no," Garrus said, flustered. "That's not .."

Vicki laughed.

"I know the perfect place," she continued, dropping one of his hands. "Follow me."

'Smooth move,' SAM commented as Vicki took them to a nearby ramen restaurant. 'I need a few more minutes. The Spectre here has top-notch security.'