Big Secrets and Big Mysteries- A SonTails Story

Chapter 16: Slip

"I love you." Tails purred and rubbed their holding hands.

"I love you too." Sonic purred. "You have no idea how much I've wanted this. I love you."

"Got room for dessert?" Tails asked with a silent burp.

Sonic almost burst out laughing. "Of course I have room for dessert!"

Tails wondered what their dessert would be. He then noticed that their meals were awfully quick. "Let's let the appetizers and main dishes settle for a minute, and let's just adore each other for a while." Tails foot reached for Sonic's, playing with it.

Sonic played too, both his feet holding one of Tails', before slowly working up his leg, stopping halfway then sliding back down.

Tails gave a soft moan as Sonic's shoe grazed his thigh. "Careful there~"

"I could go higher." Sonic flapped the tablecloth that was hiding their feet.

"No... not there..." Tails looked around as bussers came around to collect empty plates and dirty silver.

Sonic giggled, his feet playing with Tails'. "I'm not going to. I want our first time to be special."

"Yes, I was hoping you'd say that." Tails smiled. "Let's help the busser." Tails stacked his empty plates.

Sonic nodded and did so as well. "So, any more hints of what you're planning? Don't think I've forgotten."

"Nope." Tails shook his head. "But I will review what I've told you so far. You'll love it, I have thought of Eggman, and this dinner is the last piece of the puzzle." He reviewed.

"I don't like Eggman being involved. Anything he's in doesn't end well." Sonic sighed.

"Enough about that. Any idea on what it is?" Tails asked with a smile.

"Sorry. Not a clue." Sonic shook his head. "When will I find out?"

"Within the next two weeks." Tails gave him a time frame.

"Ugh! Just do it tonight!" Sonic groaned. "I'll be up until then trying to figure it out!"

"Better than two years, Sonic." Tails gave Sonic's legs a small kick.

"Two years of what? Me having to ask you out?" Sonic asked, holding Tails hand. "I had never felt so scared. That day, everything went through my head. Every possibility. Including ones where you shut me down and left me!" He shuddered. "I'm so happy we are finally together."

"I never did that!" Tails sounded surprised.

"I know, it's just that these things played in my head." Sonic recalled. "Even when I fight, I have to be ready for anything. One of those scenarios was you leaving me." He whimpered. "But I knew you wouldn't, that you would have feelings for me too." Sonic gave a warm smile. "You mean everything to me pal."

"I'm happy that you say that." Tails smiled. "But save the rest. You'll need it." He winked.

Sonic kissed Tails hand. "Love you, pal."

"Love you too." Tails smiled. "I'm ready for dessert."

"Me too. What do you think they'll have? Chocolate cake?" Sonic wondered.

"We're about to find out." Tails saw the servers come back out with desserts.

"Would you like Tiramisu cake, or Cheerio Treats?" The server asked.

"I'll take the Cheerio Treats please." Tails requested politely.

"That leaves me with the cake, please and thank you." Sonic pleaded. "Mmm. Smells good. How's yours?"

"Looks yummy." Tails picked it up with his hands, as it wasn't exactly fork friendly. "To us." He held up his treat in a toast, in place of alcohol.

Sonic held up half a glass of sparkling water. "To us."

"Silly me." Tails goofed and held his glass instead. The glasses clinked, and they drank a little.

"You're so cute, you know that?" Sonic awwed.

Tails giggled and blushed. "You're not too bad yourself." He began eating his dessert. "WOW! Mmm mmmmmm!" His eyes beamed at the yummy taste.

Sonic liked his cake as well. "I hope they have more. I want the recipe for this."

"We're definitely coming back here."  Tails lied, as his secret was burning through their savings.

"Heck, we could buy the place. Wouldn't that be something." Sonic dreamed.

"No, let's not do that." Tails declined rather seriously. "I dunno about you, but I'm full." He pat his belly like it was plump.

"Well, I think we should do something with our rings. Buy a cafe, or something? Doesn't have to be super fancy." Sonic tried to compromise.

"No!" Tails declined rather nervously. "Let's save up for a mansion." He offered an idea while twiddling his thumbs.

"Oh, yeah we can do that. Like the one we walked around?" Sonic recalled. "That was great."

"Mhmm. Like that one." Tails confirmed, looking very nervous now. "The meal is free, but let's tip the servers. They did great." Tails left a few rings behind.

"Everything alright, Tails?" Sonic asked. "You look a little flushed." He tipped the servers handsomely.

"Yeah, just had an embarrassing thought." Tails stood up and stretched. "I need some air. Let's get going."

"Sure." Sonic thanked Rouge for the invitation. "Let's go home, but I'm not running after all that food."

"And I'm not flying, but I do want to get home quickly." Tails speed walked towards home with Sonic managing to keep up.