Fate's Bullet

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Third POV:

Silver slowly trailed his hands up Espios arms, Espio in response tensing from the touch. His face reddened when glancing at Vector who had the biggest grin that was poorly hidden behind his newspaper. Nonetheless he let Silver continue his movements, exhaling a small sigh under his breath. Silver trailed his hands all the way to Espios shoulders resting them on his shoulder blades for a few moments. Slowly, Silver rubbed Espios shoulders, pressing his thumbs on the nape of his neck. Espio melted into the sensation, stifling a groan from the sudden relief. Silver softy chuckled, feeling Espios body immediately slack. Proud with his work, Silver continued to massage Espio, rubbing and kneading Espios shoulders and neck.

After a few minutes Espios body began to sway. His head would lean forward, causing him to snap back up only for it to fall backwards and repeat the process. His eyes slowly fluttered closed, his body almost falling completely limp in Silvers grasp. Silver slid his hands to rest on Espios back, allowing Espio to fully lean backwards rather than swaying back and forwards. Espio, already lulled into a light slumber, leaned backwards. Silver scooted his body to sit properly on the couch, laying Espios body on the couch cushions and his head on his lap. "Seems like someone's comfortable."

Vector simpered, lowering his newspaper to view the pair on the couch. "He had a rough sleep last night, I wouldn't imagine his six hours of rest would make up for days without sleep." Silver cooed, gently caressing the side of Espios head. "Hmph- you use play with me way more often until you started acting all mushy with Espio!" Charmy pouted, lazily pushing two toy cars against each other as he laid on his stomach. A knock at the door pulled everyone out of their conversation, Vector swiftly hauling himself out of his chair and to the front door. He unlocked the door, a familiar azure hedgehog smiling on the other side. "Hey Vector!" Sonic beamed, his hands on his hips as he tapped his foot. "Sonic!!" Charmy squealed, buzzing over to Sonic and head butting him in the stomach. Sonic grunted, a large grin quickly forming as he ruffled the bees hair. "Hey Charmy, long time so see!" Vector moved out of the doorway letting Sonic walk into the house.

"Hi Sonic." Silver smiled, waving to Sonic from the couch. Sonic whipped his head towards Silver, a much softer smile adorning his face. "Hey Silv, how've you been holding up!" Sonic grinned, sitting on the armrest of the couch beside Silver. "Ive been good! Espio is doing fine as well." Sonic peered over Silvers quills, looking down at Espio peacefully laying his head on Silvers lap. "Well isn't that a sight.." Sonic mumbled under his breath. He pulled his head back, glancing at Vector who quickly winked at him which was returned with a wink of his own. He looked down at Silver with an exited grin. "Well the reason I wanted to stop by is to ask if you wanna come hang out with me, Tails and Knux for a bit!"

Silver paused for a moment in consideration. It had been quite a bit of time he was with the Chaotix, perhaps a bit too much time. His eyes fell to Espio, rubbing the side of his head with his thumb. "Yeah.. yeah that sounds good." Silver nodded, his gaze still on the sleeping chameleon. "Perfect, we can head out now!" Sonic chirped, standing up and stretching his leg. "Oh well, I at least want Espio to know that I'm leaving.." Silver faltered, looking up at Sonic. "It's alright kid, I'll let em know when he's awake!" Vector grinned, opening the door for Sonic and Silver to exit. Silver slowly lifted Espios head, grabbing one of the decorative pillows beside him. He held Espios head up as he slid the pillow in place of his lap, gently lowering Espios head back down onto the pillow. Espio stirred for a moment before eventually settling into the pillow.

"Okay, now let's go." Silver chirped, smiling at Vector as he walked out the door. As Sonic was walking through the door frame Vector held him back for a moment. "Remember the plan, Es is already gonna be mad at me for letting the kid go out. I don't need him on my tail for anything else." Vector warned, his eyes focused on Silver looking up at the sky. "Chillax Vec I remember the plan!" Sonic shrugged walking out the door towards Silver.

{Authors Note}

Sorry for the late chapter, I kinda got caught up with holiday and family stuff that I didn't really have time to work on a chapter but I'll get back to my usual schedule from now on. Also happy new year!!