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The ebony hedgehog rests in the field on his back, his striped quills resting against the clusters of lavender. Suddenly, he sees a certain blue hedgehog hovering over him.
“Heya Shads!” his emerald eyes lift as he smirks from ear to ear. “Whatchu doin’?” The azure hedgehog slumps down next to his rival.
“Hedgehog,” Shadow greets him with a grunt, not bothering to look up at him.
“Aw, someone’s grumpy!” He chuckles. “Never knew the big badass Ultimate Lifeform loved to stargaze.” Sonic lies beside him, props his head up with his elbow, and looks down at the striped hedgehog.
Shadow gives him a soft growl. “What do you want, Faker?” The grumpy hedgehog sits up, rubbing his ruby eye, and rests one of his arms behind his back.
“Couldn’t sleep, decided to take a run since I didn’t wanna wake up Tails, you?” The Blue Blur tilts his head, sitting up to his level.
“..Chaos, this is stupid..” Shadow huffs and shoves his face in his white gloves. The striped hedgehog sighs softly and glances at the curious blue hedgehog. “I’ve..been thinking.” He mumbles. “And it’s been annoying me.” Shadow quickly glances away, hoping the darkness of the night won’t pick up on his softly tinted muzzle.
Sonic tilts his head in confusion. His ear twitches at the wind whistling in the background mixing with their soft breathing. “‘Bout what?” The azure’s emerald eyes glance down at the other gloved hand clenching at the grass beneath them, he reaches out his hand.“Hey, man–”
Abruptly, the striped hedgehog stands up and glares down at Sonic. “Just–leave me alone,” He sighs. “I don’t want to deal with this.” Shadow takes a quick peak before crossing his arms and leaning away from his so-called rival. Before Shadow takes his leave, he feels a gloved hand on his shoulder. Of course, that stupid faker would want to stop him.
Before Shadow could even tell Sonic the piss off, he speaks up. “Look man, I know we aren’t..that close, but I’m here if you needa listen. Kay? You’re..You’re a cool guy. Since I met you I thought that. Even when you’re being a grumpy pain in the ass.” He chuckles softly, giving him a more friendly smile than his normal shit-eating grin.
His red eyes widen. His muzzle matched the color of his striped quills. But..why was he reacting like this? To his rival no less. Someone who he swore he hated. Someone who he swore he despised. What the hell is going on in his mind? What is this feeling in his chest? Did Maria ever talk about this? This..this fluffy feeling that makes you scared, but excited. That feeling where–
“Yo! Shads? Earth to Shadoowww,” His ruby eyes focused and slapped the waving pale arm in his face.
“Don’t call me that, hedgehog,” he snaps.
“Aight, damn man. I was just trying to not make sure you weren’t getting possessed or some shit,” Sonic holds his hands up in defense.
Shadow couldn’t help but snort at his stupidity. “You’re so stupid sometimes,” He hummed.
“Ayy, is that a smile I see on your face?” Sonic teased. He leaned forward placing his hands behind his back.
“I am, so what?” The black hedgehog crosses his striped arms, looking down at him.
The Blue Blur chuckles softly and sits down in the lavender field. “Nothin’, c’mon, sit.” He pats the spot next to him.
The rival scoffs and then sits down. “..I can spare a few minutes.” Shadow crosses his legs and his arms, seeing Sonic already lying down. The ebony hedgehog couldn’t help but think about how..beautiful he looked. Underneath the moonlight, softened face..soft lips.
Shit.
That annoying hedgehog. Is he doing this on purpose?
Shadow tears his eyes away from this face and looks up at the stars. “Last time I looked up at the stars like this..was with Maria,” he barely whispers.
His rival glances up at him. “Oh?” Sonic’s eyes light up as he comes up with an idea. “Cm’here.”
The ebony hedgehog’s eyes widen at his offer but then he quickly covers it up with unamusment. “Seriously, hedgehog? Cuddling?” He raises an eyebrow.
“Well..why not?” Sonic lets out a soft laugh. “C’mon.” He pulls Shadow next to him, surprisingly, he doesn’t fight it.
“Hmph.” The black hedgehog leans into his comforting embrace and sighs softly. “I can..tolerate this.” Shadow closes his red eyes and rests his head on his pale chest. “If you tell anyone about this, I won’t hesitate to rip you apart, hedgehog.” He mumbles.
The azure hedgehog giggles quietly. “Yeah, yeah, I know edgelord. I won’t tell anyone.” His hand runs over his striped quills. “This’ll be our little secret.”