Falco returned from a buisseness trip three days after the incerdent with the intruder, and brought Cheyenne and Fred with him. The two had successfully obtained a permit to drop Scarlet's sentance, under the condition she would be personally monitered by the team for the time being, which was agreed.
The three days after the inccident were one's that Marcus would never forget. He started out with the good, honest intention of helping Scarlet recover emotionally and to relax and not worry, but the time turned out to be much more.
The first day, she seemed suprised at Marcus' attention towards her. It was just friendly talk and jokes, but Scarlet suddenly felt like she'd known him for years. She felt a warm, bubbly, happy feeling when she was around him, something she didn't even feel around Cheyenne.
Marcus was suprised himself at how much he enjoyed the vixen's company. She had such a beautiful smile, it made him excited every time he brought it out.
The second day they spent together from morning to night. Laughing, talking, joking, playing around, watching movies, and Marcus even briefed Scarlet on how the Arwings and Landmasters worked, telling her to feel free to use the simulator anytime she wanted too.
On the third day, as it was winding down, they rest of the group was expected back anytime. Marcus and Scarlet were walking leisurely down the long corridor leading to the command room, tired from the long day. Righ in front of the door, Scarlet stopped and turned to the vulpine.
"I've... really enjoyed the past few days... thank you so much."
She shyly looked up and smiled, her vibrant blue eyes looking straight into his green ones.
Then, just like that, it happened.
A second later the door opened from the command room and there stood Falco, Slippy, and Cheyenne. Falco's eyes widened, Fred's jaw dropped, and Cheyenne gasped.
Marcus spun around and wished the floor would swallow him up.
He'd kissed Scarlet.