The Ruby Eyes of Affection

They finally met

  Shadow sauntered over to the front door of his house barely able to see where he was going.

(Crap, I think I had too much... Well hopefully some good rest will clear my mind better.) He hoped as the only thing he could think about was that stupid blue kid's adorable face.

His imagination ran wild with inappropriate desires as he was too drunk to really notice or care that the door was already open. He realized it was probably just the alcohol talking but he really wished that when he entered his home the little quickster would be quietly awaiting his arrival.

He took a few steps in quickly removing his shoes before noticing his stuff unorganized and placed where it hadn't been left. Shockingly, his wish came true, for a blue ball of fur was sleeping on the couch with his favorite scarf resting on top of his head. Shadow gave a grunt of annoyance before walking over to the resting hedgehog and grabbing the item.


"You little shit. Don't take things that don't belong to you..." The ebony hedgehog explained irritably even though he assumed Sonic wasn't listening.


Shadow yanked very violently before he finally freed the beautiful black scarf from Sonic's grasps. However, before the charcoal hedgehog could place the item in it its appropriate location, a hand flew around his neck and pulled him face first onto the sofa. He reacted by quickly attempting to sit up in defense, but the cobalt hedgehog jumped onto his back, swiftly pinning him completely down. The ebony hedgehog struggled weakly for a minute or two before finally giving up and lying in silence. Sonic took this as a wonderful opportunity and pushed his hand under the Shadow's torso before growling mischievously.


"Fine, if I can't have the scarf then I'll have you instead." The sapphire hedgehog whispered teasingly before burying his face deeply into his black quills and inhaling deeply, enjoying every second of the wonderful sensation.


"You creepy pervert! Get the hell off me! What in the world are you doing in my house at one in the morning anyway! Isn't it pass your bedtime?!" He responded mockingly in an attempt to mask the feeling of desire bubbling inside him. Sonic was so enticingly close and the nirvana feeling was practically irresistible. With the alcohol in his system, he needed to get the kid off quick before he lost complete control.


"So~ wheredja run off to Shadeeboo? I was really worried..." Sonic questioned with a sarcastic innocent tone as he stroked the black hedgehog's chest tenderly following it by suggestive purring.


"None of your business and stop touching me! The hell's gotten into you?!" He replied irritably before trying to push the cobalt hedgehog's hand away but wasn't strong enough to win.


"Aww, don't be like that. It's not nice to worry someone who cares about you so much. I would die of heart break if anything happened to you." Sonic's tone of voice was still sarcastic but a little different. It sounded quite concerned, for he was actually very worried since Shadow came home especially late.


The azure hedgehog ceased the stroking and lifted his body away from Shadow. He sighed in relief as he thought the event was over. However, before he could really escape Sonic grabbed his hips and flipped him over before sitting back down on his soft warm stomach.


For a while they just stared at one another's glowing eyes. Thinking, wondering, hoping that maybe they would find the answers they were looking for. Shadow turned his head to the side and groaned before finally answering Sonic's question to end the awkward state of silence.


"I was out with Rouge. We had a couple drinks and left." He said trying to make it sound as boring and plain as possible.


"Ah, gotcha! Wait... You never drink, though. Did something happen?" Sonic asked with a bit of a smile noticing it was probably because of him. He really wanted to hear Shadow say it though, so he decided to play dumb.


"Well besides her practically forcing me, I needed to clear my thoughts a little. My brain has been a matted mess for a while now and the alcohol actually ended up making things way worse." The ebony hedgehog replied with a sigh of defeat as he detected Sonic's awareness of the situation.


"Yes, I've noticed... Poor beautiful Shadow... " The cobalt hedgehog replied soothingly as he slid his hand over Shadow's slightly warm cheek, stroking it tenderly with his thumb.


The charcoal hedgehog closed his eyes in complete relaxation as the azure hedgehog continued. It was odd, such a simple motion was making him feel so much more serene than any kind of therapy could ever hope to accomplish.


"You really are a tough cookie arent'cha...? I've tried almost every technique to get you to trust me and yet you always seem to disappoint me. But I don't care. I love myself a challenge, after all." His eyes stared deeply at Shadow's peculiarly beautiful face as it happened to look a little more comfortable than before.


"I'm sorry, this has been frustrating for both of us. However, please be aware that I'm not attempting to make your life miserable. I am trying and TRYING being the key word to help you overcome some of these issues you've been facing lately. You can't run away from them Shadow and I know that for a fact. I have been sprinting from my problems my entire life and now all I want is for someone to listen. Even though you don't appreciate it, I am willing to show support." Sonic gave him a somewhat bitter-sweet smile before his ears went down in slight distress.


There was utter silence for a few minutes as Shadow finally decided to talk about the state of affairs. He knew he had to be gentle but very straight forward to get the point across.


"I appreciate the thought but..... I can't get attached to you. Someday you will no longer be here and once again, I'll be all alone. I can't love you knowing I'm just going to lose you. According to what I know, I live practically forever and watching the ones I care about die before my eyes is too much for me to handle. So please, just find someone else to support... I'm too far gone anyway..." The ebony hedgehog admitted as he patted the azure hedgehog's head softly trying to help him cope after being completely rejected.


Sonic's eyes shot open while focusing on Shadow's sympathetic face before bending down and practically bumping foreheads with him.


"Don't you get it Shads? It's too late. You can't hide from me forever. You really want to know why my eyes scare you so much? It's because you're going to have to confront them. Well the time has come and you can't lie to yourself any longer." Sonic sneakily slid his hands down Shadow's sides and chuckled as he watched the charcoal hedgehog shiver in pure delight.


"Please no! I don't want to hurt anymore. Just leave me be. All this crap is going to end in vain and you're just going to give up. You could literally have anyone else. Please, there is someone better for you..." Shadow's face became especially emotional as little tears started to form in his eyes and eventually fall down his rosy pink cheeks. It felt as if the affection was starting to eat him alive as he could no longer hold in the pain.


The alcohol was making him especially vulnerable and he just wanted all of it to stop. All the aching, all the desire, all the fondness. He wanted it all eliminated from his mind but knew with the way Sonic was acting it would be practically impossible.


"Let me protect you Shadow and you won't ever be hurt again." Sonic gently uttered attempting to comfort the ebony hedgehog with his soft loving voice.


"Once you're gone it will hurt! Isn't there someone else you can torment with your sweet nothings?!" Shadow regained a certain level of control as he forcefully pushed the azure hedgehog off his body.


"Sweet nothings, hmm?" Sonic was looking especially demonic as his jade eyes stared at crimson irises with complete frustration.


"What do I have to do to make you understand how I feel?" Sonic placed his hand on the charcoal hedgehog's heart symbolizing that he was serious.


"I want you to recognize my personal space, faker!" Shadow spat fearfully trying to push everything including Sonic's hand and his own feelings as far away as possible.


That nickname ran through the cobalt hedgehog's head as he felt especially rejected. All this time, he had supported, comforted and loved this stupid man who did nothing but disregard his attempts at any kind of close friendship. He hated thinking that everything he worked so hard for could end in a raging battle of anger and sorrow. However, he couldn't stay angry for long as he watched Shadow skootch to the other side of the couch as far away from the azure hedgehog as possible. He looked so cute with his embarrassed face and tear filled eyes. Sonic realized this is why he needed to keep trying. There was hope in Shadow's beautiful shining scarlet eyes. They never lied and right now they were begging the cobalt hedgehog to keep attempting to reach him.


"Trying to escape are we?" He asked playfully as he purred loudly making sure the charcoal hedgehog could hear.


"Screw off! Don't you know no means no!" Shadow growled in response trying to show that he was serious, but the sapphire hedgehog didn't buy it for a second.


Sonic decided he was going to have to be a little more forceful to make the ebony hedgehog accept his compassion and realized there was only one way to accomplish that. He stealthily catapulted himself on top of Shadow and gave him a loving stare before pushing his face closer to him. The charcoal hedgehog tried shoving him away but in a twist of events gave up almost instantly. Slowly the azure hedgehog pressed his face against him. Gradually, their lips got closer and closer and closer before:

They finally met...

The incredible feeling exploded in both of them as Sonic wrapped his arm around the others neck, pushing his mouth against the ebony hedgehog making him have to arch his back in response. Shadow gently pressed his hand against the back of the sapphire hedgehog's head. Completely startling the cobalt hedgehog as he wasn't used to him being so gentle. For a minute, both their hearts raced with excitement before eventually slowing down in complete relaxation.

As much as the charcoal hedgehog hated to admit it, this was the best and most loving feeling he had probably ever experienced. One simple movement completely destroyed any sense of fear or pain rushing through his body as he experienced a new wave of desire and fondness sweep through him. A kind of fondness he couldn't describe. It was like the nirvana feeling times a hundred. It made him happy, angry, sad, and slightly excited all at the same time. But most of all, it made him feel unbelievably safe. The safety he had yearned for ever since Dr. Eggman first awoke him. Every part of his body was tranquil as he made no attempts to push away. In fact, he wanted nothing more then to stay this way for the rest of his life. To be close, where nothing could harm his poor mistreated soul. Where him and Sonic could be happy, together. Where he could finally be himself... Sadly, after a few minutes the azure hedgehog broke the kiss and once again looked deeply into the ebony hedgehog's ruby eyes. They looked somewhat different. They were larger, more expressive, more relaxed and much more beautiful than ever before. But most of all they were filled with so much affection that the cobalt hedgehog felt as if he could burst into tears at any moment.

After all this time, had he finally reached his rival?

"Um... Soniku... What was the last thing you were going to say before the doctor interrupted you?" Shadow asked in a very shy, loving, almost feminine tone as the sapphire hedgehog nuzzled his cheek sincerely.


"Does it matter?" He replied cutely while pushing aside the overwhelming desire to kiss him again.


"It does... it means more than I could ever express." The ebony hedgehog uttered softly as he wrapped his arms around the azure hedgehogs back. His eyes glowing with love and admiration while pulling the other as close as possible.


"Well... You do deserve a straightforward answer, I suppose. Though, I think I've expressed myself quite clearly. I guess you could say I've fallen for you. That's what I was going to say." Sonic whispered gently in the ebony hedgehog's ear making his cheeks flush almost as brightly as they possibly could.


Shadow glanced to the side as he placed both his hands on the cobalt hedgehogs red cheeks, not being able to gain the courage to respond to his rivals confession. Instead, he pushed his body forward, giving the azure hedgehog one final kiss. However, it was much more natural than the last as they both kissed back and forth almost creating a little game. Shadow even caught himself giggling a little in complete bliss before mentally punching himself in the nose for sounding so girly. Strangely though, he didn't feel ashamed as the comforting feeling on Sonic's embrace made him almost forgive his actions. Finally, after what seemed like forever, the ebony hedgehog opened his eyes and their lips parted. He lied his head against the couch as the cobalt hedgehog continued to hold him and lovingly stroke his soft quills. His mind wondering exactly why everything felt so good. Not just the moment or the feeling but anything. His soul, body and heart were all fluttering in complete harmony. He then realized a very odd truth that he had been ignoring. This is what his heart desired the entire time... Ever since the beginning he wanted...

To be loved

The world seemed just a little more hopeful as Shadow sensed a certain level of completeness while counting the azure hedgehog's heartbeat as if he were counting sheep. Before ultimately, drifting off into a beautiful wonderful dreamland filled with nothing but warmth and joy.

(I never feel safer then when I'm close to you... Sonic.)