-'⁠🫧*⁠.⁠✧ MOUTHWASHING ✧.⁠*⁠🫧'⁠ -

PART THREE

3 MONTHS LATER

You sat in the medical room, squirming in attempt to get comfortable on the small red chair. Anya sat across from you, paper in one hand, pen in the other. You were in your pajamas while she was still in her uniform. She hands you the two items before speaking.

"This is just a psych eval to see how you're doing while working in the Tulpar with us. Then, you can head to bed." She gives you a soft smile, easing any doubt that this was for something bigger. You hesitantly nod before glancing down at the paper, looking at the questions.

You've asked previously before to do it in silence, rather than her asking you the questions and you answering them. You opened up better that way, you said.

Question 1.

"How has the captain been treating you?"

You think for a moment, trying to recall any moments you've spoken with Captain Curly. You scribbled the word 'fine' down, keeping your answers short.

Question 2.

"Have you had any problems with any of your coworkers in crew 5?"

You paused. You didn't know if you exactly had a problem with anyone, but you knew you had a few uncomfortable situations with one of them. You wrote; "I've had a few moments with Jimmy where he seemed strange".

Question 3.

"How has working with crew 5 impacted your performance working in the space industry?"

You kept a soft expression on your face, thinking about how fun it is to hang out with your crew mates. You put down; "they've impacted me by including me in their work and conversations, which I think made my performance improve."

You continue writing answers to the questions, casually glancing up at Anya from time to time. She rests on the chair, patiently waiting for you to be done. She didn't rush you, which you were grateful for.

Question 10.

"If you were given the opportunity to quit working with crew 5, would you take that chance?"

You blink, wondering why this was a question. You scribbled down the word 'No' without hesitation. You lift your head, passing the paper and pen back to the older woman. She took it from you with care, placing the pape in front of her and the pen in the pen holder.

"Am I done?" You mutter, your voice soft. The calm silence of the medical room made you feel at ease, knowing that once you step out of this room you won't feel the same way. Anya turned her head back to you and nodded, sending you on your way.

You stood up, giving her a slight wave before walking out the door. You felt exhausted. Obviously you've felt this way for a while, but never this bad. You sniffle, feeling like you could melt through the cracks of the floor as you drag your feet, making you way towards your crush's room in the sleeping quarters.

You don't know if you could call it a crush, but it was certain that you felt something for that man. You felt your heartbeat get faster whenever you were near him, and you sometimes stumbled upon your words. Typical crush stuff, right?

You rubbed your eyes before knocking on the brunette's door, wanting to huddle close to him and fall asleep. As embarrassing as it sounds, it's true. You felt safe with him. You're pulled out of your thoughts as the door opens, revealing Daisuke in his sleepwear. He also looked like he could fall asleep any moment. Or maybe..

"Oh shit, did I wake you? I'm so sorry!" You immediately apologize, regretting your decision. "H-Here, I'll go, alright?" You started to step back, only to be stopped by a hand loosely attached to your forearm. The look of panic floods Daisuke's face before he shook his head.