Child?!

Chapter 4: What?

Sonic's POV:

Should I tell Shadow the truth? I hesitated. I mean he has every right to know, it's his child. But then again, this is the hedgehog who had left me. I didn't want to be alone anymore though. I wanted support, someone to lean on when things were going down. What if he rejects and abandons me? What if he stays and help? What would happen with our relationship in general? All these questions spiraling through my mind. I didn't even realize I went quiet on his question.

"Hedgehog?" Shadow spoke, making me snap from my trance. Dammit, it's now or never.

"I-.. I found out I'm carrying.." I replied quietly. I was afraid of how he would react. I looked over at him to see his expression full of cluelessness. He was confused. Ugh, I'll have to explain further. "I'm carrying your child, Shadow." I cleared up. That's when his expression changed.

He rarely shows off expression, so this made me nervous.

Shadow's POV:

What? Did I hear him right? My child? My eyes widened and my jaw dropped at the information. There's no way.. I mean he's a male last time I checked? But then again, they are such things as herms. What do I say or even do?

"Shadow.. I can't do it alone." Sonic quietly said. Guilt shivered its way through my body. I left him alone to find this out. I wasn't there to support him.. Chaos I messed up. He was alone and vulnerable, especially with all these new hormones, it must be overwhelming. I can't believe he was just suffering in silence. It's no wonder he was locking himself away and ignoring everyone.

"Don't worry, you won't have to.." I reassured him softly. It's rare I speak softly or even show my soft side, but I knew he needed it at this moment. His small smile appeared on his muzzle. Honestly, I was seeing how much I missed that small smile. It was warm.. welcoming. I think I might be falling for this blue idiot. Who knew I could?

"Really?" He asked, his voice a little more joyful. His eyes sparkling again with hope. I nodded in response and he tightly hugged me, wrapping his arms around my shoulders. I hummed softly and wrapped my own arms delicately around Sonic's waist. Damn.. his fur was so soft. I forgot how soft it was. Maybe I should get him fixed up after this fluffy moment, but for now, I never want to let go. I want to stay just like this..

I understand the responsibility of being a parent and I'm willing to take them, for Sonic and this baby of mine. I'm willing to risk it all for them. This is the place I want to be at. Honestly, I can't wait for this new adventure. I'll be ready...

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Hope you enjoyed! Today was a short chapter, I didn't have much ideas today. I'll come up with something. Let's continue on this adventure..