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Amy was stalking her crush again.
Although, based on their conversation last night, was it really just a crush? Blaze had definitely flirted back, so maybe their whole thing could be upgraded to situationship.
That sounded good to Amy. Let’s try that again.
Amy was stalking her situationship again.
(It was so fun to call it something more than a crush!)
After the show, she and Blaze had spent a long time chatting, just getting to know each other. And by chatting, Amy meant flirting as hard as she possibly could. She didn’t take her attention off Blaze for a second— except for when she pushed Espio at that guitarist boy, but she was actually thinking about Blaze then, too, so it doesn’t count.
She had twirled her quills, batted her lashes, served up her heart medium-rare— all massive risks that totally paid off in the end. Blaze was so talented and beautiful and just so incredibly amazing and maybe— with a little more time and effort— she might even be interested in a genuine relationship.
Amy might have been acting overzealous, but hey! Blaze was definitely at least a little into her. Amy was just calling it like it was, of course!
Which led her to her current hobby— looking Blaze up on every single social media platform and staring at all her pictures for hours on end.
This was a very normal thing to do. At least, normal for Amy. She had media-stalked Sonic for months before they ever went on an actual date. Of course, Sonic was significantly easier to find online, considering his celebrity status. Her quest for Blaze-related content was challenging, but Amy liked a challenge!
Besides, she could always go to Eye of Sol’s next show and see her there. Sonic had always been nearly impossible to “bump into” considering his busy schedule, so there were definitely some upsides to pining after someone who wasn’t a public figure.
Suddenly, Amy’s phone rang.
She picked up, quickly turning down the volume before Rouge could speak.
“Amy Rose.” Her manager sounded frustrated again. “Where the hell are you? Your album is set to release tonight. Get out here and promote already. We already postponed it a few days, so we can't do that again. Espio should have come to get you ages ago.”
Amy sat straight up.
Fuuuuuuuuck.
She had completely forgotten about that. Rouge had fought to postpone the release as long as possible, and the higher-ups had made it clear that her manager’s job was in danger if Amy kept this up.
Rouge was pushy sometimes, sure, but the bat lived for her job. Amy couldn’t be the reason she lost it.
“Sorry Rouge, I’ve been, uh, preoccupied. I’ll be down soon, bye!” Amy said, hanging up before Rouge can protest.
She got ready in a whirlwind, barreling out of her apartment without a minute to spare. Espio was nowhere to be seen, for once, which would have been a welcome change— if it wasn’t the one time she needed him to be lurking around.
Damn it.
Amy fumbled with her phone, opening Espio’s contact and pressing the call button.
It rang three times, then her bodyguard’s familiar voice rang through.
“Amy. Apologies, I overslept. You’ll have to call Rouge and—“
“It’s release day. Release day, and I forgot! We have to get to Rouge’s office. Now!” Amy practically yelled into the phone. “It was already postponed! We can’t miss it, Espio!”
There was a long pause on the other end of the line. Amy could practically hear the chameleon processing through the phone.
He cursed loudly.
Yeah. It finally sunk in, didn’t it?
“Okay. Let me—” Espio was cut off by a loud crash from somewhere in his apartment. There was another clatter, then a young, unbelievably loud voice started booming through the speakers.
“Espioooooo! Wake up and make me pancakes!”
There was some more crashing and mumbled swears from Espio before he started talking to Amy again.
“Apologies, my brother nearly killed me. I’ll be down in ten.” With a final, ear-splitting crash, Espio hung up.
~☆~
Blaze rolled out of bed around ten, stretching lazily as she went to get some breakfast. Or was it technically lunch?
Either way, she was having a great time— still riding the high from performing and actually talking to her crush!
She peered into Silver’s room as she passed. Her best friend was passed out, phone still in hand. Blaze didn’t bother him. It was good he was actually sleeping, for once!
Blaze padded her way into the kitchen and poured herself a bowl of cereal before walking into the living room. She turned on the news and sat down, beginning her daily ritual of eating soggy corn flakes and watching the world burn.
The news was the same as usual. Eggman Corp. sued for causing an outbreak of the metal flu out in the country. Another celebrity canceled for endorsing the wrong thing. Massive wreck on Central Highway so take a different route to the grocery store.
Blaze was about to turn off the television when another headline appeared— an interesting one.
“ROSIE’S NEW ALBUM SET TO RELEASE TODAY DESPITE RUMORED DELAYS.”
The anchors started talking about Rosie and her recent comeback. The one on the left, a female badger, was praising Rosie’s recent work.
“I genuinely think her new music is great,” The woman said, grinning. “I’m not sure the public agrees with me, though! Take a look.”
The feed cut to an interview of several people crowded outside the Chaos Records building downtown, waiting for an appearance from the idol.
“I just don’t think she cares about her fans anymore.” Said one girl in a Rosie T-shirt. “Her new music is nothing like the stuff we said we liked.”
A rabbit in full Rosie merch was next. “The people who are losing faith in Rosie are fake fans.” She stated matter-of-factly, waving her lightstick as emphasis. “She always delivers. The album isn’t even out yet, people! You’re too quick to judge!”
After her was a man holding a Rosie poster. “I don’t like the new songs. To put it simply: They’re bad! I’m only here because I’ve followed her career since debut.”
Next was someone with a blanket and sunglasses over their head. “She said she was gonna do a meet and greet today!” The anonymous person cried. “Where is she? I called in sick to work for this.”
The final interviewee was a beaver in a recreation of Rosie’s debut costume. “I just hope she’s doing okay,” She said. “All these delays have me worried about her.”
Blaze frowned. Rosie was releasing her new album today? Silver hadn’t mentioned anything about it.
As if on cue, the hedgehog came barreling into the living room. He landed on the couch, snatching up the remote and switching to a livestream.
It was a livestream— Rosie’s livestream. The idol was in a makeup chair, and a song was playing quietly in the background. Silver sat straight up in his seat, turning up the volume.
“That’s a new song!” He said, grinning at Blaze.
She strained to listen. The beat was nice, but she couldn’t make out the lyrics.
Rosie grinned at the camera and started talking while stylists did her makeup.
“Hello Rosebuds! I’m back!” She winked at the camera as another layer of sparkly blush was applied to her cheeks.
“I’m so sorry about all the delays. I appreciate everyone’s concern and patience with myself and my team while we prepare for the best album release possible.”
Rosie’s smile didn’t waver as she brushed her quills out of her face.
“The tour is still on, but we’ve added a few more dates to the Central City leg to better accommodate my changing schedule. Tomorrow’s show is still happening, and I certainly won’t be late!”
She winked one more time before blowing a kiss to the camera and turning off the live.
Blaze’s phone pinged in her pocket.
Amy!
She opened instagram, her heart rising in her chest.
Did Amy enjoy last night as much as Blaze did? Did she want to see her again?
~~~
Now
@love_amy: heyyyyyy! I pulled a few strings and got you and your friends these. If you don’t have plans tomorrow, I’ll see you there! ❤️❤️❤️
Attached: 4x VIP tickets for Rosie Concert
~~~
Blaze’s jaw dropped. How did Amy have access to tickets like this? Blaze didn’t even know what she did for a living, other than writing music.
However she got them, Silver and Whisper would be thrilled. She opened the group chat, glancing at Silver, who was now engrossed in a minecraft livestream.
She grinned to herself. This would be fun.
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// Group chat
🔥EYE OF SOL!!!🔥
Members: Blaze!!, Tangle!!, Whisper!!, Silver!!
Blaze!!: Cancel your plans for tomorrow night.
Blaze!!: [Screenshot of a DM from @love_amy]
Whisper!!: !!!
Tangle!!: WJAT
Tangle!!: Those tickets have been sold out for months! Who is your gf Blaze??
Whisper!!: consider the plans cancelled!
Blaze!!: She’s not my girlfriend. Yet.
Whisper!!: yet!
Tangle!!: Yet!
Silver!!: WHAT THE HELL BLAZE WHY DIRNT YOU TELL ME IM LITERATALLT RIGHTHERE
Silver!!: YOURE AMAXJNG AND I LIVE YOU AND YOUR WEIRD SITUATIONSHIP
Blaze!!: :)
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