Terrors in Subnautica(Complete)

Part 13: A Girls Day Out

N/N's POV

After the attack calmed down Seán kept me company for a couple of hours. We spend some of the time talking about random things, mostly me prompting him to talk more since I don't like talking about myself. He also took the time to check over my scarring tissue and cleaned where he needed to. I'm glad my humming calms his nerves.

When he was done we quietly enjoyed each other's company, watching the ocean as the sun sunk nearer to the horizon. There are still a few hours in the day, maybe I should try and get something more done before it ends.

Leaning back on my hands I look over to Seán and watch him trying to keep his eyes open. It's absolutely adorable watching his eyes fall shut only for him to try and shake himself awake every few moments. He makes the tiniest little grunt every time he shakes his head, kind of reminds me of a puppy.

After another minute or two his breathing evens out as he finally falls asleep. I quietly stand up and cover him with my blanket before leaving our.. my room. Maybe Amy could go with me for a swim.

As I turn towards the ladder I hear talking from Tessa's room. I don't know who she's talking to but.. something doesn't sound quite right. I decide to walk over and see what's going on. When I reach the door, I find it's been cracked open just enough to stand partially in the doorway and hear inside.

"I'm sorry, but I'm not interested."

Wait.. Is that Chase, what did I just walk up to?

"That's.. to bad."

That definitely sounded like threat.

"Excuse me?"

"I said that's too bad. You can either stay here and do what I say, or I'll scream."

I quietly slide into the room, and see Chase facing my direction, Tessa facing away towards him. His panicked eyes flicker over to me only for a moment, so Tessa doesn't realize someone else can hear her.

"How do you figure that will help you? You're threatening me because I don't wanna sleep with you."

"Once I scream I know how to look hurt and distressed. I'll tell them you forced yourself on me and you'll be shunned. Kicked out and alone on this planet."

"No."

"Wrong answer."

She walks towards him quickly reaching out to grab his arm.

"He said no, Tessa."

She whips around with a look of shock on her face as Chase pushes past her to my side. He looks at me with both thanks and relief as Tessa tries to gather her thoughts.

"N/N... oh thank God you're here. Chase was-

"I've heard enough, Tessa. I've been able to hear you long enough to know what's going on."

Hesitantly she tries to stand taller.

"What are you gonna do?"

I can tell she's being careful with her words. She wants to over take us, but is smart enough to know that wouldn't go her way.

"Nothing... for now."

"What?"

"Yeah, What?" Chase whispers.

I walk over, stopping uncomfortably close to her face. Enough to notice, not enough to give an advantage.

"In a normal circumstance, I'd be beating your ass to a fucking pulp right now."

Both her and Chase visibly back away from me. I can feel my anger bubbling up, but I maintain my composure. I've found behaving unreasonably calm is more effective in frightening people.