Long Time No See

Chapter 15

(2 hours later)

It was 8pm and Sonic, Shadow, and Silver were watching 'The Darkest Minds'. They sat around watching the movie and waiting for there dinner.

"When is the pizza gonna get here?" Sonic asked.

"I know, I'm starving." Silver added.

"Are you hungry Shadow?" Sonic asked.

Shadow shrugged and just continued to watch the movie.

Sonic and Silver looked at each other in a little worry.

"You okay Shadow?" Silver asked.

"Yes, I'm just trying to watch the movie." Shadow said, avoiding the question.

Suddenly there was a knock at the door.

"Finally!" Sonic laughed.

Silver chuckled and stood up. "I'll get it." He answered the door and payed for the pizza. He brought it back and sat the box in front of the other two hedgehogs.

Sonic opened it and nabbed a piece. And Silver did the same. They are their pieces they noticed Shadow wasn't eating.

"Come on, eat Shadow." Silver spoke.

Shadow shook his head. "Not hungry."

"You need to keep up your strength for tomorrow. Eat." Sonic said.

Shadow gave up and picked up a piece. He ate while he watched the movie. But as he did, Sonic noticed that Shadow wouldn't look at him and acted submissive to him. This worried Sonic.

(After the movie)

It was almost 10:30 at night. Silver grabbed a trash bag and cleaned up their dinner mess while Shadow was in the bathroom getting ready for bed. Sonic helped him and helped set up Silver's bed on the floor between the two beds.

Silver tied up the trash bag and turned to Sonic. "Sonic." He called.

Sonic turned to him.

Silver motioned him towards him.

Sonic did so. "What?"

Silver got closer to Sonic's ear. "Talk to Shadow while I go take the trash to the dumpster behind the building. He's not okay." He whispers.

"I know he's not. I think he's scared to stand up to me now. I'll try to get him to talk. I can't stand him possibly being afraid of me." He whispered.

Silver nodded and grabbed the trash bag. He left with it and shut the door.

Sonic looked into his drawer and pulled out a pair of plaid pj pants and a white tank top. He changed really quick and stood in front of the bathroom door. 'He's been in there for awhile.' He thought. He carefully placed his ear on the door. His eyes widened when he heard quiet weeping.

Sonic knocked on the door. "Shadow? You dressed?" He asked.

"*sniff* Y-Yes, just give me a minute." Shadow sniffled through the door.

Sonic sighed. "Shadow, please tell me what's wrong. I know you're in there crying. All I want to do is help you." Sonic put his hand on the knob and accidentally turned it. It was actually unlocked.

The door opened and revealed Shadow sitting on the ground, back up against the shower's glass door wearing a red shirt with black shorts.

Shadow saw Sonic enter but then quickly darted his tear filled eyes to the ground.

Sonic went to his side and sat next to him. "Come on Shadow, talk to me."

Shadow tensed up when Sonic talked to him and refused to look at him.

"Shadow, are you scared of me now? Because of what I said to you?" Sonic asked very concerned.

Shadow began to shake when he asked that question.

Sonic's eyes began to tear up as he placed his head against his knees and gripped his head quills. "I-I'm sorry...I-I'm so sorry..." he cried in his curl.

Shadow heard his shaking voice and he hesitated to look at Sonic.

"I-I didn't want to do it! B-But it was the only way to get you to realize what was going on!" Sonic pleaded.

Shadow's tears still fell down his face but stayed silent.

Sonic looked at Shadow with his tears streaming down his face. "I-I would never hurt you! I care about you too much to see you cry. Please, don't be scared of me...I-I'm not like him...I'm not Scourge." He tearfully pleaded. Sonic threw his arms around Shadow's shaking body. He just kept sobbing he was sorry.

Shadow hesitatingly wrapped his arms Sonic. "Please don't cry Sonic. I-I'm sorry if I upset you. B-But I couldn't help but feel this way. I forgive you for what you did. And t-thank you for saving me." Shadow spoke.

Sonic looked into Shadow's sad eyes and put on a small tearful smile. He took one of his hands and stroked Shadow's cheek, wiping his tears away. "Shadow, I need you to know that you don't have to cry alone. I promise I will be right by your side for as long as you need me. And please don't be afraid to ask to talk to me or pull me away from whatever I'm doing if you need something. Promise me you will keep this in mind."

Shadow nodded. "I promise." He spoke as he settled his head on Sonic's shoulder as they resumed their embrace.