I must be dreaming (Sonic the hedgehog)

Chapter 14

The early morning sun shined down and as the brisk breeze blew across the dew covered grass, two figures could be seen moving about up on the hill, not far from the shrine.
Brea shifted and lifted her right arm, blocking Knuckles left as he made a high swing at her. Brea gave him a cocky smirk, a smirk that was quickly wiped from her face as she felt the hard jab hit her right in the ribs. Knocking her off her feet and on to her butt.
"What did I tell you about paying full attention to all your surroundings?" said Knukles as he offered his hand out, helping her back to her feet.
"I know. The moment you put your complete attention on one paticular point, you leave yourself open for another." said Brea, rolling her eyes as she dusted herself off.
"You're strong Brea, but your focus is way off" said Knuckles, crossing his arms and giving her a clear look of disapointment.
Brea looked away from him, frowning. "Gimme a break would ya tough guy, I'm still learning" she huffed.
"A little self discipline, determination. That's what you need" he replied in a rather snarky tone. "oh, eh.. I didn't hit you too hard, did I?" he continued as he looked at Brea curiously.
Brea gave her ribs a light rub then looked at him, smiling. "meh.. might be a little sore for a while but no biggy. All part of the learning, right?" she shrugged.
"Eh.. yeah. Well, same time next week ok?" Knukles asked as he gave her a firm, friendly pat on the back.
"You got it tough guy" she replied, giving him a cheecky wink. Giggling as she saw the light pink tint cross his muzzle. "See ya" she grinned and walked off down the hill.

A small smile slowly appeared on Knuckles' lips as he watched Brea make her way off through the trees. "Not bad.... for a girl" he muttered as he sat down on the shrine steps and lent back, closing his eyes and slipping his hands up behind his head as he relaxed in the sun.
"She's a pretty good match for you huh?" came a familiar voice.
Knuckles opened his eyes and sat up as he saw the figure of a spiky blue hedgehog stood in front of him. "What's that supposed to mean?!" he demanded as he glared at Sonic, the light pink tint re-appearing across his muzzle.
Sonic smirked at him. "I'm just saying, she's almost as strong as you now. I saw you guys dukeing it out up here.. she had you pretty much blow for blow" he replied with a shrug.
Knuckles stood up, raising an eyebrow as he looked at the hedgehog. "We were just sparing and I wouldn't say blow for blow. She's still got alot to learn" said Knuckles as he stood leaning against a large rock.
"Why? What did you think I meant?"asked Sonic, a hint of sarcasum in his voice.
"Nothing!" Knuckles snapped, frowning as he turned away from him.
"See.. you do like her, don't you?" Sonic teased and grinned at the blushing echidna.
Knuckle looked at Sonic, glairing. "She's a friend! That's all!" he barked, slowly raising a fist.
Sonic smiled, shaking his head. "In which case.. You wouldn't mind if I took her out tonight, right?" he said sarcasticly, watching the echidna as he fought to keep his temper from exploding.
Knuckles frowned and turned away from the hedgehog "What ever" he replied, his teeth clenched tight together as he felt the surge of anger run through him.
Sonic smirked "Well, seeya round pal" he called out as he took off.
"Jerk" Knuckles huffed as he turned to see the blue blur disapear in to the distance.

Amy stared at Brea, a destressed look on her face. "He's taking you out on a date?!" she said as she sat beside the young echidna.
Brea looked at her awkwardly. "It's not a date... we're just going out to dinner. That's all it is, just dinner. He took you out to lunch last week didn't he?" she replied.
"Well... I guess, but.. but.." Amy stuttered, looking down at her feet.
Brea reached over, resting her hand on the hedgehog's shoulder. "Amy, I promise you... it's just a meal out with a friend, nothing more. Honest. You know I wouldn't do that to you" she said, pulling Amy close and hugging her tight.
"I know" Amy replied, hugging her back. "So, what are you going to wear?" she asked, relaxing in her seat.
Brea looked at Amy then down at herself. "What's wrong with this?" she replied curiously.
"Oh no no. Come on, just friends or not... at least put a little effort in to it" said Amy, shaking her head.
"Oh thanks" said Brea sarcasticly, rolling her eyes.
"Come on, lets go see what we can come up with" Amy grinned and pulled Brea to her feet. "I hope you appriciate what I do for you Sonic the headgehog" she thought to herself as she led the echidna in to the bed room.