A Promise Is A Promise (Completed)

We're not Friends

Sonic POV

I woke up to silence, I didn't feel as exhausted today and I wasn't hooked up to the IV anymore. That's a good sign right? Maybe today I can finally get home, I spotted Shadow asleep on a chair that was pulled up next to the bed. He was leaning forward into the bed, it seems he spent most of his time here but I've also been asleep this whole tome. Maybe I just happen to catch him when he's visiting? That's gotta be it. I looked back at my leg, I wonder if I can walk on my own yet? Everyone always made a big deal about how I should have some sort of assistance. The bathroom was right there, I'm sure I can make it. Careful not to wake shadow I slipped out of bed and carefully made my way to the bathroom. I was careful not to put much weight on my leg but was still painful. I made it to the bathroom without waking Shadow at least.
The way back, was another story. Once I finished up I leaned onto the sink as I washed my hands but as soon as I tried to leave the pain sent an unexpected shockwave up my body and my breathing hitched. I tried to keep quiet, I just needed to get back to the bed unnoticed, I could do that right? Piece of cake. I took a deep breath and left the bathroom, the pain was almost unbearable. Another shockwave made it's way through me, taking me to the ground. I couldn't hold in the cry of pain I let out when I landed. Shadow immediately shot up he had caught me in the act, I carefully but quickly got back to my feet. Shifting all my weight to my good leg as he came over to me.
"Faker, what the hell do you think you're doing? You need to be resting."
"I'm fine!" I insisted as I tried to insouciantly walk to the bed. I tried my best not to show how much pain I was in as I let myself fall into the bed. I knew I was pushing my luck but I didn't need everyone thinking I was so fragile, I'm Sonic the Hedgehog, nothing can bring me down!
Shadow didn't seem too convinced on my performance but he also didn't say anything. I heard the door open. I immediately straightened myself more and braced myself for the possibility of incoming impact.
"Oh Sonic! I was so worried about you!" Amy wrapped her arms around me, tears in her eyes. I wish that Rouge hadn't told anyone about what had happened but I understood why she did. I didn't hold it against her, she was just worried, just like Amy was now.
"Ames you should know It'll take more than that to take me down." I gave her a reassuring smile. She pulled away as she wiped her tears with a small sad smile.
"Sonic... Y-you almost... Died. How can you be so..." she was sobbing as reached for my hands, I didn't want to worry her so much.
"I know but, you don't have to worry anymore Ame's, I'm fine." I gave her a reassuring smile as I pulled away one of my hands from her grasp and placed it gently on her shoulder. She smiled back, this time there was no sadness. She bought the charade. Truthfully, I was actually in a lot of pain right now. All this pretending was exhausting.
"The doctor said you would probably be here another few days."
"Another few days?" I didn't want to be here for that much longer. "The doctor must be mistaken, I'm good to go today." I slouched back into the pillows of my bed as I continued. "You'll see. As soon as they notice how well I am today, they'll change their minds." I said with confidence. Amy smiled, I'm glad she wasn't crying anymore.
Amy started happily talking about her day, I asked about Tails. She told me how worried he had been.
"Tails is actually part of the reason I came today. He won't be able to come today, Eggman has been keeping us all a little busy. But, now that I know you're okay, I can tell him he doesn't need to worry anymore." She said contentedly she started to get up happily as she spoke. "I'm gonna tell the others that you're okay!"
"Alright. I'll see you around." Amy ran off and the room was silent again. I almost forgot that Shadow was still here. He stood at the foot of the bed with his arms crossed, his face held annoyance.
"You may have fooled her Faker, but I can see through your act." He seemed so offended. I rolled my eyes in response, of course he'd be like this.
"I really am fine Shad-"
"Don't you dare lie to me." He seethed. His face was so close to mine in an attempt to intimidate the truth out of me, he could try all he wanted but I was going to stand my ground. Just as I was about to protest Shadow did the unthinkable and placed his hand on the bullet wound and squeezed it ever so slightly. I let out a yelp as a sharp pain tore through my leg. The pain was so intense my vision seemed to fade for a moment, I pushed him away and tried to focus on my breathing till the pain subsided. I felt so weak afterwards, but I couldn't let him see that. I sent Shadow a glare, but he simply had a smug look on his face. He knew he was right, he knew I was no where near recovered. What does he care about this anyway.
"If you don't like being here so much that you have to prove a point. Why don't you just leave. No one is forcing you to stay." I said with defeat. The room felt like it was spinning. The pain didn't subside as fast as it should have. The painkillers they gave me earlier must have worn off. Well that's unlucky. I heard Shadow saying something but I didn't understand, nor did I care. I was upset with him. What kind of friend does that.

But he's not my friend... Why does this thought hurt me so much?

I felt something warm on my leg, I looked down to see red. I'm bleeding. I noticed Shadow had called in a nurse, I heard her say something to me but I still didn't understand her frantic words. I simply stated at the blood that began to leak through the bandages and stain the sheets. I felt a wave of nausea and a burning pain. The pain was so intense that my vision was fading. I heard the doctor rush in, the pain increased as they began peeling the bandages off. Soon my vision went completely dark.

I awoke and found that the room was completely empty. At least that's what it seemed like. My attention went to my leg, there were new bandages and I had an IV again. Great. There goes my chance at leaving this place. I really just wanted to go home. I can't stand being here anymore...

A/N:
Poor Sonic, he's having a terrible time. This is why you gotta pay attention, if not you could wake up with some gnarly gunshot wounds.

I got lazy about the cover for this chapter. I was gonna shade it but then I was like... Nah. Lol I was too lazy. I have a shaded one when I upload it to my Instagram.