A Fox with preferences
The summer was different for almost everyone on Mobius. Some people tended to spend the whole day outside, either in a pool or in nature, others would stay at home to protect themselves from the heat and mostly pull down their curtains as well. The two tailed fox was more part of the latter group of people. He would spend all day in his workshop, experimenting with all kinds of things and learning new techniques for improvement of his own gear. For example there was this tiny spy drone, which was as small as a nanometer and absolutely silent. A single piece of clothing would house its remote, controllable by Tails’s mind: his professor-like goggles up his head. They didn’t only serve as protection for sparks when he worked with his tools, but just recently, he managed to combine it with the functions of his old tablet and project its contents right on his organic lenses. Scavenging the remains of Eggman's robots after they got destroyed by Sonic really paid off.

For an outside viewer, his workshop couldn’t look more empty. Spare walls of metal with subtle markings were spread around a room that looked like it had been rather a wood workshop than one for electronics and robotics. Tails took good care of things that he didn't need, having designed and created his very own room for research, reparations and further innovations that struck his mind over years. Had he had the resources Eggman had, he would have had a big underground base with all kinds of devices and vehicles, made for various situations. Only for the fox there were dozens of screens flashing with all kinds of different information relevant for the talented genius, and even the hidden machinery that was covered by those secret walls to keep his working place nice and clean. Just like almost every adult it was common for him to drink coffee right after he got up from bed. That would not only make him awake but force clean him from inside as well. Normally it would take less than one hour to get him to the bathroom, but today was different. The young looking fox still had Sonic’s 25th birthday in mind. They ate a lot, and not very healthy. “It must’ve been a total of five chili-dogs yesterday.” He mumbled to himself with his soft voice. “...And they were so good.” At the party there were dozens of different ingredients that one could use to decorate their very own chili dog. The fox has been creative with each one. Even though Tails felt a little bit too full, even a bit sick in the evening, it was worth it. “Can’t believe, we’re this old now and haven't changed a single bit.” Tails pondered. It must’ve been since the attack of the time-eater a couple of years ago. Since then nobody who was forced and swirled through space and time got any older. He himself would turn 19 this October and it wouldn't make any difference. It wasn’t long ago that he accepted the fact that his larynx probably would never decide to deepen his voice just a little more, still being the sweet and soft one of a boy about to turn teen. As long as he was at least as helpful as an adult he wouldn’t care this much about something as unimportant as simply sounding grown up. Sooner or later, he would start his research about this strange phenomenon. Perhaps he and his friends who traveled through time were now immortal? No, it was too soon to make any hasty conclusions.
“I wonder where Sonic is right now.”

At that moment, the door to his workshop opened and a pink colored, well known hedgehog entered.
“Here you are Tails.”
“Oh hi Amy, what can I do for you?”
“Well, I couldn't find Sonic anywhere, probably wants to spend his day alone. I wanted to go to an outdoor pool in the city nearby.” Tails laughed silently.
“You know that even after all these years, water and him haven't become very good friends.” 
“I thought at least you would come. You probably would spend the whole day in your darkened workshop anyway, right?”
“Right uhm…” Tails pondered, but Amy didn't give him a chance to continue.
“If Sonic doesn't want to come with me, you'll have to. Come on, Tails. Give yourself a push.” The fox sighed slightly annoyed.
“Ok, but I ask you not to interrupt me every time I—”
“Oh I brought Cream and Cheese with me.” Shortly after, the happy, lively rabbit gave the fox a cute smile. “It’s going to be fun for sure. And refreshing!” She said. Cream herself also didn't physically get older than 12 years. But what mattered was all about the mind anyway. Speaking of which, it must’ve been at least at the level of a fifteen year old. Tails sighed once again. “Fine, if you just keep interrupting me and keep me away from my work, I can't do anything about it right?” Amy's expression turned. 
“I'm sorry, I just didn't want you to find any excuses to not come with us. I didn't mean to be rude to you, Tails.” The fox smiled warmly. 
“Let's go then.” He said softly, causing Amy to smile as well.

They traveled in a more civil way, by a car that almost had the exact same look of the tornado with Tails as the driver. Soon they arrived at the outdoor pool. 

Before they entered the water together, they ordered some nice fresh ice tea. Feeling the cool liquid flowing down really felt different than coffee everyday. Tails almost forgot how great ice tea was. It just shouldn't be too sweet, that's all. Then the fox could feel something tucking on his tails.
“Aww you have such fluffy tails.” A kid ran by to touch the out of the ordinary fluff of the fox's tails.
“Hehe, thank you kindly.”
“Calvin! don't touch strangers just like that. I'm sorry sir, he's just a bit curious.”
“Oh, I'm actually glad that someone who doesn't know me compliments them.” Tails returned with a smile. The mother nodded and walked off with her child.

The cold embrace first was a painful contrast to the hot air, causing the fox to gasp, but as he went deeper down, the uncomfortable sensation subsided, replaced by a refreshing feeling. In his workshop he didn’t notice how badly he needed a cool bath like this. He was so absorbed by his work that he hadn’t realized how overwhelming the heat was. The water helped him get more aware of his body and he appreciated the shift of temperature. 

The three of them played with an inflated ball in the deeper pool, while Cheese just hovered above, watching and dodging splashes of water, smiling brightly. Tails almost forgot that one major part of his morning routine wasn't finished yet, if his body didn't remind him just now, when he was in the water. Wearing no swimming shorts like many other animals on mobius as well, he might have risked to pollute the pool without even noticing. With Tails being ripped away from his schedule, his body showed signs of imbalance. Normally, he had a fixed time to have a daily appointment with his bowels. It would be timed so well that nobody would even notice that he went to the bathroom. But now everyone would notice or at least a couple of his friends. Drinking that ice tea before also didn't quite help. All those chili dogs he ate together with Sonic yesterday were now building up some pressure that became so intense that he couldn't ignore it anymore. 

“I’ll…I’ll have to leave the water for a bit.” He excused himself.
“Oh do you need to use the bathroom, Tails?” Amy asked. 
“Yeah, I need to go. Have you been here before and know where the toilets are?”
“Yes, they are right down this way. But I never used them before.” The fox stopped shortly.
“Wait…do you mean…?” Considering that a bit more bodily fluids wouldn't make much of a difference given that almost everyone peed in the pools, he widened his eyes in surprise, as it was still Amy they were talking about.
“What? No, not what YOU think of right now, silly. I just…went somewhere else every time I was here.” 
“They probably won't be very clean then.” The fox sighed as he pushed himself out of the water, his soaked fur dripping rain onto the drainage. He shook himself a bit to loosen most of the liquid. “Well, it can’t be helped. I can’t wait much longer.” He said casually, heading off and vanishing between other pool visitors. 
“May I ask where your private spot is, Amy?” Cream asked with a hint of curiosity and sassiness. 
“That’s a secret, even for other girls.” She giggled in response.
“My secret place is right here. I’m doing it right now!” The rabbit said and laughed
“Ewww what?!” Amy responded loudly, splashing water in Cream’s face. 
“Haha, what's wrong about that? It doesn’t make any difference anyway. Everyone does it…Well almost everyone.” 
“I…know.” The hedgehog returned with a hint of disgust. 
“Every time you can smell that chlorine, it reacts. Guess what it’s reacting to?” The two broke out in laughter and continued splashing water at each other. 

The fox could hear their loud interaction and chuckled slightly. Someone already took care of her tension. For him, it would probably be a bit harder than that. Arriving at the locker room, where he pulled out his multifunctional goggles, he needed his nano drone to scan the restrooms for germs. Since he got a nasty sickness that kept him in bed for a full week, he became very careful with public places. Especially when it was about making contact with his waist. Fur was extraordinarily excellent at keeping germs for a long while, giving them more time than they need to break into his system. He could as well have a shower afterwards…No, even the thought of sitting down on those dirty seats made him flinch. If he just needed to empty his bladder, it wouldn’t have been that much of a problem as he wouldn’t be forced to touch anything, but his need for number two was more difficult to handle at public places. Normally he would hold on, until he was home or found an appropriate spot, but now with this coffee and ice tea, the burning sensation of that pressure was unbearable. 

It was exactly as he apprehended, the camera spotted thousands of infectious bacteria on the toilet seats, especially on the paper which mostly houses more infectious problems than the seat itself. Using those wasn’t an option anymore. Not at all!
“Why couldn’t we leave just a bit later for me to relieve myself at home?” He whined to himself, when he tried to pull it back at least a little bit, a short rush of burn going from downside ascending to his belly. Now he was forced to think about something different. And fast. If it wasn’t a toilet, what else should it have been? A thought of just taking off into the sky and fly miles away from the outdoor pool came into his mind, but with that ice tea on top he was afraid of losing control when he spun his tails so rapidly while he hung in the air. Tails’s normally genius mind wasn’t working like it should and he knew it was because of the ever rising pressure in his deeper region. He violently shook his head on the next thought. Slowly but surely he realized that it would be on the outdoor pool site, if he liked it or not.  He had to trust his instincts for once…Be a wild, naughty animal. Even if it hurt his own pride. The trees came into his naughtier mind first. However, this wasn’t really a good option. They had no bushes surrounding them and otherwise were only a little decoration of the outdoor pool park. His eyes darted around, while he walked in a pace that still must have looked at least natural and not like someone is getting desperate about something. Only one small tear of sweat indicated that he was about reaching his limit. The longer he walked the quieter the sounds of screaming, laughing and talking pool guests became as well. Shortly after, he arrived in some sort of sub area in the pool park, which was probably only for employees. However, as long as there weren't any signs that locked the area away from the guests, he wasn't doing something prohibited. At least not yet. Thinking about relieving himself right here on the ground, which would be a truly absurd act, gave him mixed feelings of anxiety, mortification and even a hint of excitement. If he didn't find any alternative now, he would have been forced to do it.

Tails spotted a container with a male and female symbol on it, which was probably the toilet for the employees. He tried the door, but it was locked. “Employees must have some sort of key only for them to enter the bathrooms.” He mumbled to himself. What a blessing it would be, if he could enter it. In desperation, the fox began to unlock it, but the pressure got too strong for him to concentrate even a little bit. He pushed both his tails down, when he felt control getting out of his hands. The fox's body wanted to go and now! Hopping on his bare feet, he whined like a puppy. It just couldn't be that there was no proper restroom for him! He clenched his cheeks and narrowed his eyes. It was impossible to try and open the lock now. His stomach grumbled, not being amused about the situation either. He felt a faint, bubbly sensation in his lower belly, escaping with a shy sound and the fox felt something burning. His genius mind now vanished, all that was left was instincts. 

All Tails could do was run a bit further behind which looked like a dumping place with all kinds of trash cans. Luckily a place that even somehow fit his immediate need.

He shiveringly bent his knees and came to a squat, his body flooding with adrenaline at what he was about to do, but it didn't make a difference anymore. His tails rose a bit for a clear passage. Below him was nothing but solid concrete, but it was too late to choose any other spot. He took a deep breath in, closing his eyes and gently applied pressure to his core. What a naughty, dirty animal he was, he thought to himself. Couldn't even use a toilet, because he was a fox with preferences and standards. Now there was no going back. May any deity save him, should he get caught like this. It would probably destroy his image as a hero, always reducing him to the guy who made a mess in a public outdoor pool area. Then, finally, he exhaled slowly, trying to relax. 

The first sensation was a delicate shift, a signal that his body was ready. The crackling log felt like a giant boulder inside, craving for release. A soft wave of relief came over him, when it slowly slid out. A familiar smell rose from below, a reminder of what he was currently doing. His face was flushing with the release of his burden and indescribable embarrassment. Tails made some squeaky grunts, when he bore down a bit, a lot of weight leaving him at once. Even though nobody was there, he felt ashamed before himself. Right now as it would be perfectly visible what he was doing, he felt more vulnerable than all those times when he was trapped by Eggman or even captured. Asking his very foe for a bathroom break there always required huge amounts of overcoming. It felt strange that even though the stakes seemed to be lower, he felt his very dignity being on the line. Still he was aware that he shouldn’t strain too much, and let his body slowly release the rest, the pressure eventually leaving him almost completely, before a splashing sound came to his ears, coming from his bladder deciding to empty itself as well. He felt it shrink, while the puddle before him grew, a sigh of relief coming from his lips. It was as though he not only got rid of his physical boulder, but the intense feeling of embarrassment and hesitation as well. For a moment he closed his eyes in appreciation of this spot he found, cherishing the lightness that replaced his desperation from before. It was the right thing, no, the only thing he could do. Organic wastes won't last very long anyway. This wasn’t naughty, it was necessary. Nobody would come here in this short moment. There was no need to worry.

With a satisfied exhale he rose from his position, throwing one last glance at his necessity. It was the size of his whole colon, all of those chili dogs made quite a difference. 
“I just wish…I could flush this away.” His face showed remorse. However, a bit of biodegradable mass in a hidden corner is not a very huge problem, especially in a place like this.

Carefully making sure that nobody but him was in the showers, Tails turned on the low warm water that soon calmed his mind even more, replacing the warm sweat of the summer heat with a cooler liquid. He bent forward and moved his tails upwards for it to reach his sensitive zones. It was caressing them softly with drips of warmth and coolness that thoroughly cleaned all remains and washed them away caressingly. He allowed a toot to pass, the last bubble leaving his body, replacing his insides with fresh emptiness.

It was an interesting, even exciting experience. He wouldn’t have thought of such a mundane act done in a rather inappropriate place to fill him with so many feelings at once. It would probably stay in his memory for the rest of his life. Should he ever need to resolve such an issue again, this experience helped him become more composed in such situations. There’s always a solution for a problem, he always lived by that motto. After all, this was a very natural one. It showed him that even a genius like him, perhaps even Sonic sometimes hasn’t control over everything, and that applies to every living being.

With very light steps, he came back to the others, seemingly in the middle of a diving competition. With him being a swimmer, able to save his friend out of the deepest of waters, he would probably win. A smirk of confidence emerged on his face as he delicately slipped into the water, plunging deeper, moving slowly. When would they probably notice that he’s back?