Passion

Chapter 6: Anxiety

Wait.

That was all that was left to do in Sonic's eyes. Well, maybe not exactly. He knew that there was some things he and Amy would have to work out and buy, but this hedgehog knew that the next few months would be spent in anticipation, if not anxiety. Sonic was anxious to see his kid, and getting used to the idea of a miniature Sonic running around. Or maybe a miniture Amy. Either way, a son or daughter...Sonic knew he'd be happy with whatever.

Happy. Yeah, he was happy. Maybe part of him didn't really want to have a kid and the enormous responsibility that went with one, and he was still trying to wrap his mind around the idea, but he was happy, overall. And if he wasn't, than at least Amy was. The girl had actually smiled today, and when she had, Sonic felt like he was 15 again by the way his heart leaped. And if Amy was happy, then how could Sonic not be? Her joy was simply contagious.

Right now she was smiling softly and staring up at the ceiling on the way other end of the couch from him. Sonic couldn't help but notice how pretty she looked just then...but he forced the thought away, knowing how much trouble he'd gotten into last time. Sonic really had no idea of how their relationship would go from here on out, but he did know that he wasn't going to leave her now. He was going to stand by her, protect her, whatever. And there was something stirring deep inside his soul. Something deeper than just the lust he'd felt earlier. Something more...permanent.

Well, whatever their relationship ended up being, this girl and the baby she carried were now his, and if anyone tried to hurt either of them...

Amy turned her eyes from the ceiling across the couch to Sonic. The father of her child. Yes...it really was going to happen. Now that she knew she'd have at least one advocate, Amy was letting herself fall in love with the idea of being a mommy. Her maternal urges were really kicking in, and Amy wanted to have a little one to hold and play with and teach. She really couldn't wait.

After popping another dill-pickle flavored cashew in her mouth (who knew they could be so amazing?), Amy smiled at Sonic, who returned it. She was a little surprised at him, honestly. Sonic had agreed without warning to help her raise the kid. Maybe he'd grown up, who knew. Or maybe he had no idea how much work it'd be.

Amy offered him the can, but Sonic just shook his head.

"I'll let you have your own cravings," he joked.

Amy smiled again, but something was eating her. "Sonic...what do you think the others will say?" They'd called them all here so that they could announce the big news, and Amy was anxious to see everyone's reactions.

Sonic shrugged. "They'll say what they will. Nothin' we can do about that. Don't be worried, though. You know Tails and Cream won't turn on you. If the others do...you still have me."

He winked at her, and Amy's heart fluttered, though she really didn't want it to. Amy really didn't want to fall for Sonic more than she already had.

"Thanks. So you're really not going to turn on me when the going gets tough?"

Sonic frowned. Maybe he totally deserved her skepticism, but it still hurt a little. "Nope. You are now completely stuck with me. Whether you like it or not."

I do like it. Amy smiled again, glad for Sonic's lightheartedness. She knew he was trying to make her feel better.

Her doorbell rang at that moment, and Amy was about to spring up but Sonic was already at the door. She stared at him, amazed but thankful.

"Hey Cream...little bro."

The two preteens gaped at him with wide eyes. It hurt Sonic a little to think that they viewed him as a sort of villain, especially since he'd tried his hardest to be a role model to them. Amy had told him that Cream already knew, but Tails...had Cream told him? No, the little genius must have figured it out.