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Shadow leans on the doorway of the bedroom before entering.
Amy was lying on their bed looking at her phone and certainly not acknowledging his presence.
Shadow slouches slightly as if his arms weighed too much to hold up.
Shadow:….Rose…
Amy: …...
Shadow:….
Shadow: Rose, I’m sorry. I shouldn’t have said that. Please don't be mad.
Amy: …scroll scroll scroll...
Amy deadpans: Go away. I’m busy.
Shadow:….
He sighs dramatically as he drags his shoes, slowly stepping forward and cautiously sits on the bottom of the bed. Amy didn’t look up at him…
Amy: …tap tap tap...
Pathetic. Shadow THE Hedgehog. He's THE Ultimate Lifeform. One of the most powerful hedgehogs in the universe. Always stoic. Calculated. Precise. No robot too big. No monster too strong can overtake him. Nothing can defeat him, except one petite pink little being, his wife.
With one look, or worse….
HER SILENT TREATMENT…
He crumbles.
Folds like a card. Every damn time.
Shadow contemplates his next move. He knew there could be land mines anywhere. Should he risk it? Would it backfire?
The pout that threatened to grace his muzzle was below him. Stop it. He was loses ground quickly with himself.
Shadow took a risk and slowly slid his hand across the sheets, barely touched her foot. She shifted away but didn’t say anything. He wasn't sure if that meant his circumstances were improving or breaking down.
THIS WOMAN.
Fuck it. Shadow was desperate to have his perfect evening back and did the one thing he hates the most, he whined like Sonic.
Shadow: Roooose, I didn't mean it. I’m an idiot. You are right. Please forgive me. (draws circles on the bed comforter with his finger like he is five) Can I just…...lay next to you?
Amy: Shadow it’s been 15 minutes. We were cuddling on the couch 15 minutes ago.
Shadow: I know. But. I miss you already. I miss my love. My bride. My cuddles.
Amy: (exasperatedly) Oh, for the love of Gaia, I don’t care. Do what you want.
Shadow took his shoes off and curls into a ball next to her legs. He watches her for a moment. No response.
Then, the Ultimate Lifeform got to thinking... Hmmm. Whatever I want, huh?
Taking a deep breath and in one fast move, he grabs her top leg and squeezes himself between her legs with his chin on her pelvic bone and his face looking up at her like a love deprived puppy.
Shadow couldn’t help but be a tiny bit proud of his lover. She didn’t even flinch. But she didn’t protest either.
Shadow was being too adorable, but Amy refused to give in and held strong onto her indifference.
Amy not making eye contact: What are you doing?
Shadow: You said I can do whatever I wanted.
Amy: Fine. Whatever.
Amy couldn’t hide the little blush visible on her cheeks, but she kept her face in a stoic bored expression, staring at her phone. His gutsy move of endearment had made a crack in her resolve.
Victory was in his grasp. Literally.
Shadow smirks and turns himself around to face up while grabbing her top leg and pushing it across his chest. This squishes his cheek onto her inner thigh. He settles into his position between her legs and sighs contently. Starts purring softly.
Amy: Feel better?
Shadow: Very.
He grins, making his squished cheek more squished against her thigh.
Amy: ….
Shadow:……(caresses her leg in long slow strokes and purrs louder)
Amy:………..
Shadow's grin widens: I love you.
Amy:.......
Amy finally sighs: I love you more……..even if you are an idiot…..and chaos...so... clingy….
Shadow: (purring continues, satisfied)
THE END.