Stubborn Love: Lost In The Amazon (Sonadow)

Devil Trap

Day 21

The next day wasn't any better. Sonic's fever began to spike. He was sweating all over, and the ibuprofen in the first aid kit did little to help. Because of his shaking, Shadow had to help him walk, but the ebony hedgehog was having a little trouble too.

The effects of the blood poisoning was starting, though not as quick as Sonic's Malaria. He was beginning to feel feverish, and he was sweating too.

“Are you ok, Shads?” Sonic asked weakly.

“Yes, I’m fine, Sonic.”

“Are you sure? You feel really warm.”

“I assure you, Sonic, I’m fine.”

“...Ok.”

Of course, Sonic knew that Shadow was lying. He could see the glaze over the ruby eyes he loved so much, and he knew by the sight of the red muzzle that Shadow had a fever too. He knew the blood poisoning was taking hold, but he also knew that it wouldn’t kill his ebony boyfriend… well… if he was his boyfriend now.

“Hey… Shads?”

“Yes Sonic?”

“A-About that kiss… umm…”

Shadow stopped and looked down at the azure hedgehog, who was blushing madly, looking at the ground instead of at his companion.

“What about it?” Shadow gently pressed.

“U-Umm… well… I wasn’t sure if… if you were like… mad at me or anything.”

“Why would I be mad?” Shadow frowned. “I kissed back, didn’t I?”

“Y-Yes, I know. It’s just… I don’t know if you did it on instinct… or if you meant it.”

“Did you mean it when you kissed me?”

“... Yes.”

“Then…”

Suddenly, Sonic felt his chin being lifted up. Nervous emeralds met soft rubies and Shadow smiled. He closed his eyes and placed his lips onto Sonic’s, engaging in a gentle kiss. Sonic smiled into the kiss and closed his eyes, wrapping his arms around Shadow’s neck as he kissed back.

After a few seconds, they stopped and pulled back, gazing into each other’s eyes.

“I mean it when I kiss you.” Shadow finished his last sentence.

Sonic giggled like a little schoolgirl and blushed, looking at Shadow.

“So… does this make us…”

“Boyfriends?” Shadow tilted his head, his gentle smile never leaving his features. “I would think so, but only if you want to.”

“Yes… I would like that.” Sonic smiled.

Suddenly, Shadow felt that something wasn’t right. His ears twitched around, listening for the slightest sound. He could feel the eyes burning into his back, hostile and impatient. Shadow growled and maneuvered quickly, shooting a Chaos Spear in the direction of the enemy. A sound like a mixture of a roar and a scream behind the rustling ferns let Shadow know that he had hit his target, making him smile victoriously.

“What was that?!” Sonic gasped.

“The goddamn Devil Dragon!” Shadow hissed. “He’s been following us since day 1, I can’t stand it! He’s just in there, watching, waiting! Looking for the right moment to strike either me again or Chaos forbid you! He’s hungry, I know he is, and he’s just waiting for one of us to drop and never get up again!”