The Ruby Eyes of Affection

Sweet banters

Shadow gently closed his eyes trying to imagine exactly how he was going to say it. It had to be honest but if he made it short he knew it would be less traumatic. After a few seconds of thinking through the words in his head, he took a deep breath and committed to speaking without fear.

"Sonic, I-" He started as he felt his body flush with eagerness. However, before he could continue his confession, a huge surge of crashes and bangs erupted from outside the house.

The charcoal hedgehog quickly responded by trying to stand up but the azure hedgehog continued to firmly hold him down by his waist.

"Sonic this isn't a good time. Can't you hear the explosions? It must be Dr. Eggman destroying the village! Hurry before it's too late." He felt incredibly relieved as he could practically hug the stupid doctor for interrupting him.

But the cobalt hedgehog remained completely immobile as he irritatingly glared out the dining room window.

"Ugh... C'mon Egghead this is really shitty timing! Fine... I'll go and stop him from annihilating the town but I'm expecting a damsel's sweet embrace when I get back." He quickly slid his palm over the ebony hedgehog's red cheek, smiling sweetly as he did so.

"I'm sure Amy would LOVE to give you a hug after the battle." Shadow responded before chuckling shyly as he knew this would be one of the rudest things he could possibly respond with.

"Nah, Amy isn't good enough for me. I deserve someone way more beautiful, loving and intelligent." He winked at the black hedgehog expecting to completely melt his heart but instead Shadow found it rather embarrassing.

"Beautiful... And intelligent? Are you sure SHE'S even available, faker?" He retorted slowly standing up to help lift the azure hedgehog off the floor.

"Don't worry, 'she' will be mine rather 'her' many suitors like it or not." Sonic playfully twirled one of Shadow's quills as he flashed flirtatious eyes.

"Go defeat the bad guy before I throw you out of my house. I'll follow right behind you to make sure you don't get your ass destroyed. Since the Dr. was gone for so long, he might have something especially challenging ready for you." Shadow gently pushed the cobalt hedgehog's hand away before pointing to the door as he chuckled slightly at this playful battle they were having.

Even when it came to sweet banters they combated. Of course Shadow was very much willing to let Sonic win but he wasn't going to make it easy.

"You're so cold sometimes Shad. It amazes me that you can be so loving and yet so unsympathetic all at the same time." Sonic replied as he started to take a few steps out of the dining room.

"It's called ACTING. You should really try it sometime." Shadow smacked the azure hedgehogs back forcefully, urging him to move faster.

"Which one is the acting, love or indifference?" Sonic started to pick up the pace as he rushed out of the house with the charcoal hedgehog skating right behind him.

"I think I'll let you decide that." He replied as he passed in front the cobalt hedgehog for a bit before realizing he just hinted at Sonic's favorite activity.

"OOO... You wanna have a race?! Well, we all know who'll win. LAST ONE THERE IS A ROTTEN EGGHEAD!!!" Sonic dashed threw the forest at incredible speeds, quickly passing the ebony hedgehog who wasn't even really trying.

(You really are a stupid kid, aren't you? At least he's far enough away now. I can get some peace and quiet for a few minutes.) He thought as he silently jogged half a mile behind the egotistical kid even though his heart felt somewhat lonely so far away from his hero.