Taiream Stories

Cracks

Tails found himself at his desk spacing out. Lately he had found himself getting more and more restless. He wasn't sure why he was but he had tried lying down, spreading lavender around his workshop, and even taking the tornado out for a flight. Now he was out of ideas and at his desk thinking. He stood up knocked the chair over while doing so. He began pacing around the garage growing more and more stressed by the second. As he was walking around he heard the doorbell and he felt his fur shoot up. He walked out of the garage and closed the door behind him before walking over to the front door. He opened the door and saw Cream waiting outside. "Tails?.. What's wrong?.." She asked walking over. "You called me and asked me to come over but you didn't tell me why and you've been a bit off.." She said holding his forehead to see if he was sick or worse. "I wanted you here because I.. Need your help.." He said awkwardly. "Why?.. What's wrong?.." She asked meeting his eyes. "I've been feeling a bit.. Restless lately.. And I couldn't think of anyone else who might be able to help.." He admitted looking away awkwardly. "Oh.. Do you know why?.." She asked. "No.. I've tried a few things but they didn't help.." He said looking over at her. "Well.. I think I have an idea.." She said before suddenly leaning toward him and causing him to blush. "Hold still Tails.." She said as he backed up slightly. He kept still and felt her arm brush against his shoulder. She unexpectedly scratched his ear and he flinched. "Alright.. You can move.." She said backing up. "What?.." He started but trailed off. She explained "The reason you feel so restless is because your fur hasn't been properly brushed.." He paused and thought for a moment. "I guess I haven't really had time to deal with it.." He said looking down. "Well Thanks Cream.. I didn't mean to trouble you.." He said scratching his neck. "It's okay.. If you need me to I can help!" She offered. "No thanks.. I don't want to bother you any more.." He said about to close the door. "It's okay.. I have nothing to do anyway so it works out.." She said causing him to pause. "I.. I guess I could use some help.." He muttered awkwardly. "Alright.. Now I need to go back home and grab a few things so just wait a bit okay?.." She said. "Alright.."

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Tails sat down comfortably in his chair as Cream continued brushing his fur. It had felt relaxing to him but he felt slightly awkward letting Cream brush it. He wasn't sure why he felt awkward because he trusted her but for some reason he felt vulnerable. Almost as if she could just see into his thoughts at any time. He snapped out of his thoughts as he felt his tail being messed with and looked back at Cream who had gotten distracted playing with his tail. He couldn't help but smile and wrap his tail around her arm. She was surprised for a moment but noticed him looking at her and blushed before looking away. "I.. I think I might've missed a few spots behind your ears. I think I'm done though.." She stuttered hiding her face. He flipped the chair around and used his tail to pull her over into a hug. "It's fine.. It only makes you cuter.." He said without thinking. He felt himself suddenly blush and added. "I.. It's Alright.." He trailed off and let go of her. "I.. I guess I could do something for you too.. I can't just let you do that for nothing.." He said awkwardly turning to the side. "You.. You could come to Twinkle Park with me.. Mother doesn't want me to go alone and Amy's busy.." She said with uncertainty. "I.. I guess.." He said growing a blush. He quickly stood up and walked away feeling embarrassed. "Vanilla probably wouldn't like you staying out this long.. It's getting dark.." He said avoiding looking back at her. "Oh.. You're right.. I lost track of time.. Sorry but I should go.." She apologized before leaving and closing the door behind her. He hesitantly looked back and gazed out the window seeing her walking away. He felt a sudden chill and closed the curtains. *I.. I missed my chance.. Not that it would matter.. Knowing her she would just..* He felt a sudden surge in his arm and heard something dripping. He snapped out of his thoughts and realized that in his trance he had hit the mirror. It shattered and shards where on the floor and in his glove and fur. His glove had partially ripped and his hand was bleeding. He felt almost no pain but immediately began removing the glass shards and he took off his glove. He stared at the blood staining his fur for a few moments and began walking over to his sink. He washed the blood off his fur and saw a few scratches that wouldn't heal for a while. He reached under the sink and pulled out a medical kit. He wrapped his hand and put on a spare glove before wrapping the palm area to add to the pressure on the cuts. After finishing he closed the kit and set it to the side noting he would have to buy some replacements for just under 15 rings since he didn't need to buy the whole kit again. He walked back into the living room where the mirror shards covered the carpet. They didn't seem to be too spread out so he figured it would only take maybe a few minutes.

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Cream sat at the table deep in thought. Cheese was preoccupied with the TV and Vanilla was in the kitchen cooking. *He.. Hugged me.. It.. It was just a hug between friends.. I.. Don't think he really.. * She trailed out of her thoughts as she looked outside as it grew darker and the moon began to rise. *But.. He didn't really seem to hate the idea of going with me..* She thought looking back at the table. "Are you Alright Dear?.." Vanilla asked setting a plate down in front of her. "Yes.." She answered absentmindedly. "You've been different since you came back from Tails' Workshop.. Is there something I should know?.." She said ruffling up the fur on her head concerned. "I'm fine.. Just.. Thinking.." She said looking over at Vanilla who looked at her questioningly. "Well.. If he did something to make you like this maybe you shouldn't see him.." She said nearly causing Cream to shoot out of her chair. "It's nothing.. It's more about.. What I didn't do.." She said almost immediately losing her nerve and looking down. "Cream.. I get it.. You like him don't you.." She said walking over to her and setting her hands on her shoulders. "It's alright Dear.. I'm your Mother.. I'm happy for you.. There's no need to hide things from me.. Remember?.." Vanilla asked pulling Cream into a hug. Cream remained silent feeling embarrassed and feeling her growing red blush. She was burning and her legs were growing numb. "Why don't I finish setting the table and if you're up for it you can tell me everything that happened?.. Does that work for you?.." Vanilla asked gently brushing the sweet spot between her ears. "... Okay.." Cream replied feeling the blush slightly fade away. "Alright.. Now get Cheese and wait at the table for me.. Okay?.." Vanilla said slightly backing out of the hug. "Alright.. " She replied holding her arms up to hide her blush. She began walking into the living room and Cheese flew over concerned. "I'm.. I'm Fine Cheese.." She said patting his head.

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He was laid down on his roof looking up at the sky. He figured it was nearly the perfect time to look at the stars and the moon. A constellation was close to aligning and he knew he could use the moment of peace after everything. He was lying there staring at the sky thinking. *Cream.. She probably knows.. No.. She definitely knows.. Why else would she invite me to twinkle park of all places?.. If not.. * He stopped thinking and sat up looking at Cream's house in the distance. *I guess at least I'll still have my secret then..* He thought feeling partially lonely. He found himself still staring at her house a few minutes later and heard a phone go off in his house. He stood up and walked downstairs into the workshop and saw the phone. He hesitated seeing it was Cream and began to pick it up but the scratches on his hand stung so he used his other hand. He picked it up and almost immediately heard Cream on the other end. "I know Cheese.. Just give me a few minutes okay?.. I need to talk with Tails.." He heard her. "Cream?.. Did something happen?.." He asked growing slightly anxious. "No.. Well Yes actually but I'm fine.. I just wanted to talk to you a bit.." She said sounding odd. "Alright.. What would you like to talk about?.." He asked curious and soothed by her voice. "I was wondering.. Could you come over tomorrow before we go?.. I just.. Need your help with something first.." She said hesitantly. "I.. Sure.. Is.. That it?.." He asked hoping to himself it wasn't. "No.. I just wanted to figure that out first.." She said before they began a half hour long conversation.

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