A Star Reignites

Truth Hurts

“Oh my gosh, so he actually asked you out and then he was late because he got caught up in a race with Chris’ uncle? Oh that is so much like my brother.”

“Yeah, he’s lucky I didn’t beat him to a pulp when he finally showed up.”

“I would’ve allowed it.”

Star and Amy laughed at their conversation as they sipped on their orange mimosas. They were sitting at an outdoor table, the sun being kept off of them with an umbrella as they waited for their third party guest. They didn’t have to wait for long though, as the third seat was quickly taken up by a white bat in a black jumpsuit, sighing in exasperation as she practically threw her purse onto the back of the chair and took a long gulp out of the mimosa that was saved for her. The two hedgehogs looked at each other before looking back at Rouge.

“You ok?” Star asked her.

“Hmm?” Rouge’s ears perked up and brought the glass back down. “Yeah, I’m fine. Sorry I’m late, girls. Just some… roommate issues.”

“You and Shadow got into a fight?” Amy’s eyes widened a bit. “But you two never fight.”

“We didn’t get into a fight. We just had a little disagreement.”

“About what?” Star asked her.

“Nothing important.” Rouge sighed and smiled at them. “So, what were we talking about?”

“Oh, I was just telling Star about my relationship with Sonic.”

“Yeah, she just told me about the day Sonic had asked her out and then was late for their date.”

Rouge laughed. “Yeah, that sounds like something Blue would do alright.”

“What about you? You got any stories about you and Knuckles?” Star smirked. “Shadow told me about how you like to flirt and bug him. Knuckles may have mentioned a bit too.”

Rouge chuckled. “Yeah, I like to mess with him every now and then. It’s nothing personal, it's just who I am. Plus, I love getting him all worked up over the Master Emerald.”

“Is that really it? You have no hidden feelings for him or anything?”

“Maybe I do. Maybe I don’t. I’m not really thinking about it right now. But once I do start thinking about it, I’ll let you know.”

“Ooh! Maybe we can do a triple date.” Amy suggested excitedly. “Sonic and I. Knuckles and Rouge. And Shadow and Star.”

“That sounds like fun.” Star agreed. “I’ve always wanted to do a double date, but I never had the friends to do so. I can’t imagine what it will be like to do a triple date.”

“Sounds like a small party.” Rouge laughed. “How are you and Shadow anyway?”

“He doesn’t talk to you about us?”

“Not really. He’s not the most social kind of person. You should know that based on the first night you met him.”

“Well I think we’re really good. It’s only been a few days, but I really think we got something here.”

“Really?”

“Yeah, I mean, why wouldn’t we? He’s taken me out a few times. We’ve gotten to know each other… well, sort of. He’s still pretty hesitant to tell me too much. But he did inform me that he and I do have a lot of things in common. Plus, he lets me kiss him every now and then, and he’ll even kiss me back.”