Disclaimer: I don't own Mass Effect or its characters. If I did, all genders could romance all characters!

Jack groaned as she rolled over in her bed. The alarm was blaring at an ungodly level of loudness, something she was sure that Shepard had to do with. The woman did everything in her power to remind Jack that today was her first official day back as a teacher. She unceremoniously smashed it before she reached out to find her lover, only to touch empty space.

"The fuck?" She growled, sitting up and taking a look around their room. Shepard was nowhere to be found. The tattooed woman felt anger rise up but she swallowed it down with a shake of her head.

"Calm the fuck down. Shepard wouldn't just up and leave you." She whispered, throwing on a tank top. Upon exiting their room, she smelt and heard the sounds of someone cooking in the kitchen. A frown found its away across her face, Shepard never cooked. The other woman was way too busy with "Alliance this" and "Alliance that" shit that made Jack's skin crawl. Jack made her way to the kitchen and was extremely surprised what she saw.

Commander Shepard, the savior of the galaxy, was standing there in nothing but an oversized t-shirt and underwear, cooking what seemed to be French toast.

"Damn." She found herself exclaiming at the scene. Shepard turned her head towards her and gave the woman a smile that made her heart melt and do other things that Jack would never admit.

"Morning." Shepard replied, turning back to the griddle. Arms wrapped around her torso as Jack hugged her from behind.

"It is."

"Smartass."

"So…" Jack trailed off, "I smell bacon." Shepard let out a small laugh and shook her head.

"It's in the oven."

"But it's bacon."

"Are you kidding? Are you really going to argue the proper bacon cooking procedure?"

"Listen, Queen of the Girl Scouts, we biotics need lots of food. We never joke about bacon."

Shepard resisted the urge to roll her eyes and simply swatted at Jack's hands with her spatula causing the other woman to give her a grin. The oven's alarm went off, signaling that the bacon was done. Jack placed a quick kiss on her lover's neck before stepping away to let her finish cooking. Breakfast was quickly served up and the two sat down together to enjoy it.

"I didn't know you could cook." Jack stated.

"I've been busy. But I thought that the teacher on her first day back should eat a proper breakfast considering it's the most important meal of the day and all that sort of nonsense." Shepard replied, a smile on her face. Jack felt her heart start going crazy again, so she combated it by shoving more food in her mouth.

Soon, the duo was done with their morning meal and the dishes were set in the sink. The two then dressed and prepared themselves for their day, stealing kisses and sneaking glances at each other throughout the morning.

Jack went to leave when she felt like she was forgetting something. It was when she heard the water running in the kitchen did she realize what it was. She walked straight up to Shepard and quickly spun the woman around.

"Jack what are y-?" Shepard went to say but was cut off by Jack kissing her with vigor. They pulled away, smiles on both their faces.

"I almost forgot to say goodbye. I love you, Shepard." She whispered.

"I love you too, Jack."

And with that, Jack was off, ready to take on the day and kick some ass.