Take it Slowly (IRAM 2022)

McCloud always seems to have something on his mind, and something always burning to come out. Maybe it's the hot shot attitude that masks it? Stress from all the work he and the others do? Who the hell knows, he just seems so weirdly calm and... gentle, but you can tell something is in there waiting to just burst it's way out. You can see it in how he looks at Krystal or I, or how he acts whenever we're in the vicinity of him- mainly his stumbling of words and odd discomfort body language. 

This last time Krystal and I were around he excused himself rather quickly, darting out of the main hangar and, presumptuously, to his room. 

"Okay" I sneered as I crossed my arms, "am I the only one that's been getting weird flags from Fox?"

Krystal raised an eyebrow, looking at the now closed bridge door, "I have been feeling mixed emotions from Fox as well. I can't put my finger on it though- he's gotten extraordinarily talented at masking his true thoughts and feelings." 

"Hmph" I said with fuss, stomping my foot to the ground, "I'm gonna go after him"

Krystal looked like she was about to stop me, but instead held her tongue and exhaled, "Be careful Rena" Krystal called out as I walked through the door and into the main hallway. Strange behavior, but I'll ignore it. 

On my way to Fox's room I could only really think on whatever the hell his problem was. It kinda upset me- I mean every time I showed up he just got uncomfortable or just removed himself from the background. I'm sure Krystal feels the same way, hell I'm sure she knows exactly what's wrong and she just doesn't wanna say anything. 

"Fox" I called out as I reached his rooms door, "Fox come out here" 

His door was locked and he didn't even call back out to me in response. Almost immediately I just kinda wanted to give up. 

Just as I was going to walk away, I heard his door click- it had unlocked. 

I sighed and walked up to the door, sliding it open and seeing Fox, his face was... red? Not red cause of his fur, but you could see him red underneath. I have no idea WHAT clicked inside of me, but I knew what was bothering him and I honestly felt a little dumb for not realizing it any sooner. In fact I guarantee the other boys were having similar, albeit not as bad, problems. 

We're on a ship, away from civilization, all guys and 2 girl, and have been out in space for almost 2 months now. Fox, and most likely the others, were DESPERATELY horny. 

I raised an eyebrow and looked at Fox, "I'm gonna ask one question, and I want the honest to god truth." 

Fox gulped deeply, "Sure, uh, what's that?" he raised an eyebrow, "You're not one to appear out of nowhere and make such a remark." 

I smiled, "I know, hehe, but I just figured out your problem and I just wanna know if I'm right." 

He sighed heavily almost in defeat. 

"You're horny, aren't you"

"What difference does the answer make?" He asked sheepishly looking at me.

I pushed him from the door and into his room. The door slid closed behind me with a hiss and automatically locked itself. My gaze is fixated on Fox with a devilish smile and eyes glaring into his. 

I mellowed out my voice to a soft tone and placed my hand on Fox's chest, "I think this will calm your nerves..." 

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Cliche, I know xD 

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