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"Look how the snow is coming down Shadow!" Grabbing some flour from the top shelf Amy turns to face him with a smile. "Once it settles I think Cream is going to have a field day out there "
The inside of her cottage is cozy and warm especially with the decorations she has carefully put up for the holidays. If anyone was festive it was Amy, literally decked the halls if you will.
"Could you pass the big bowl please?" she told him. Shadow doesn't have an idea why he of all people was dragged to help but yet here he is. Passing Amy the bowl "You can start on the sugar cookies while I can start preparing the gingerbread mix ". Its tradition for her to make gingerbread houses for the kids and the many competitive adults. Last year Tails did a pretty good job at helping out though he was pretty calculated with the ingredients brought his own scale and everything. "Tell me why I was selected to assist with this?" Shadow spoke out grabbing to measure 1 cup of granulated sugar and 2 1/2 cups of flour for his dry mixture.
"Well I thought with the both of you here it might be fun since you guys always help with the decorations, shake things up a bit " waving her whisk around " its not everyday that we get some peace around here seems even Eggman took a break for the holidays". To the team that might be the best gift of all, since there always some fight to recover or prepare for its nice to just be with people you care about for once for this lovely time. That's why this baking fest was going to be special but there is something missing or really someone. Even with the break Sonic is off somewhere in the hills. Probably running out there wish he could just--
"Both? " he questions incorporating the ¾ teaspoon baking powder and ¾ teaspoon table salt.
Eyes widening a little in shock of forgetfulness, she may or may not have left out the invite Amy lent out to Sonic to also come and help with the baked goods. In total fairness Shadow wouldn't have shown up. But the cats out the bag now.
"So you know how you andddddd Sonic are always busy, like I said you guys are the busiest mobians around never have the time to enjoy the season" spooning in some molasses in the big bowl. Trying to tread carefully on this thin ice she threw herself on. In another world where they peacefully got along, which is all Amy wants. Casually saying this would be nice. There isn't a moment that she's witnessed when those two hedgehogs aren't that each others throats. And that is not needed in her wonderful kitchen.
"Then where is he? That idiot could be helping" Shadow said as he finished softening 1 cup of unsalted butter, muttering under his breath something abt running around.
"I honestly don't have a clue, when I invited him to this and the Christmas get together he seemed pretty excited " shrugging in cluelessness. "Highly doubt he would even think of running in this snow... again". Last time he had slipped and fallen face first into a mouth full of snow Amy never thought Tails could laugh that hard. Sonic vowed he learned his lesson from then on. (Press x to doubt)
"Wait your going to the Christmas party right? Because I did tell Rouge to ask or drag you to it if necessary" gradually adding flour to the mixer as she continues " But I have my doubts since she didn't get back to me on that ". Whenever they have time Amy and Blaze organize a delightful little parties with their friends filled with food and fun, last year was overwhelming to say the least with impacting adventures and fights but this year is a chance to make it up for a cozy time with some close friends.
"Wasn't planning on it " he huffed out while pouring in 1 ½ teaspoons of vanilla extract and an egg. If anything knows a thing about him is that he hates fun, if you ask him he just hates company. But if anyone's suborn Amy's at least top 5.
"Okay then what if Rouge asked " carefully rolling a disc of dough to ¼ thickness each.
"I would tell her no and leave before she uses one of her tricks, I do want I want Rose"
simply continuing his task of preparing the dough to chill for 2 hours. "What if Sonic asked you? " if there is a will there is a way in her books.
Last time there was a party with everyone it was a nice summer get together at the beach. Everyone brought activities for the beach or some food that can be enjoyed. So to many people's surprise when all of team dark showed up there were some assumptions. Of course that Rouge had dragged him there, a short chat with the blue blur proved this wrong real quick . They were just chatting about the fruit that is in season and keeping an eye on the kids playing in the water from a distance. The sun beamed bright as they laid there on the sand both dawning some sunglasses when Sonic mentioned that he was glad Mr. Grumpy ending up showing to enjoy the sun and took his invitation to come. Said it took an ask after a rough brawl they had and the other only stated that he would take it in consideration but that it wouldn't be likely . Adding on that he was worried Shadow would be missing out on a good time with everyone. Not that anyone else knows this, hardly solid proof but it something Amy can work with. He stays silent for a moment almost being able to hear the cogs in his head thinking on this simple question he was presented.
"Over a challenge" he finally says
"What?"
" If he won one of our challenges I might consider it " starting the next batch of cookies. Doing a dramatic fake cough into her fist Amy slides in sham
Obviously picking up on this his ears point a bit more foreword then before suggesting that he is a little ticked off by her abrupt gesture.
Quickly throwing back "What do you mean by that exactly" and reaching for some more flour and baking powder. "You always like to say that having a sweet spot for someone is ridiculous"
Proceeding to just sit there a second to process promptly responding back " I do not have a sweet spot for that fool, mainly annoying. Rouge likes to get her way while he just makes it a race and has the audacity to think he's going to win". Amy totallyyyyy believes him and unprompted he starts to continue. "No matter what that faker says he has never really won a race I was a quarter inch ahead of him the last time and fairly won, that lesser form likes to get his way he's too suborn for his own good ".
"Okay you definitely have some points going there somewhere but Shadow I asked if Sonic were to ask you nothing else would you come without some silly competition? I mean he is still a friend right " putting the gingerbread houses to bake in the oven at 375F. Clicking the cute rooster timer to ring at 14 minutes to not burn them. "He is my rival and nothing more" finishing wrapping up that dough to also go into the fridge for chilling "knowing him without a race he might just try persuading me... relentlessly " sitting back down at the kitchen island filled with ingredients and a couple of bowl he continues leaning on one of of his hands "that idiot could careless were both eager for competition "
"Interesting" she slips out.
"Rose it might be easier if you would out right say the things you want than to add dramatics " Shadow says.
There are so many things during this time to talk about other than him.
"Why hang out with him if you hate him so much? Actually that reminds me of something" Amy selfishly eggs on her initial question. If Sonic is going to miss out help she's making sure he REALLY will be missing out on something especially after promising he'd be here. Its tiring seeing these two being a force of nature and the both of them being able to face monsters but not each other. It is the season to be giving after all.
"Go on" responding back, just as the timer went off Amy put back on her mittens to handle the hot pan. The tray carrying carefully cut gingerbread house walls and roofs filling the kitchen with the familiar smell. Right beside it is a stack of unfolded boxes which she grabs and starts constructing " There's this cute small white vase over at Tail's place with a couple of lavender and yellow daisies in it Sonic was over at the time then started telling why he had them and what a fight you guys had in a wonderful flower field he kept some because the flowers were breathtaking" carefully setting each piece of the house in the box. If only she could describe the face he was wearing after his little story something she was very familiar with.
No response.
It stayed like that for a while, working like a well oiled machines silently finishing their tasks in the kitchen. Maybe she met the social battery limit already. Probably. The space still felt warm with life occasionally breaking the comfortable silence with little favors of passing indigent or handing over a needed utensil.
Cookies finally baked, decorated and ready for the party also gingerbread houses prepared for friendly competition and fun. Shadow picking up the scattered dishes and delicately handing them over to Amy for cleaning
While turning back to put away the indigents and miscellaneous things they used back into her cabinets. Quietly Shadow carefully lets out "I don't hate him exactly "
Her ear twitching letting him know that she is listening, very thin ice has appeared and Amy is determined to carefully walk it.
"He is annoying in different ways, jumping into anything being obnoxiously loud with people always thinking but with no actual thoughts and caring about useless little things around him ". Lavender is my favorite why would he keep it when he barely looked at the flowers there.
leaning onto the counter top " I don't understand how a mobian can have so much energy he's like a sort of running storm wind, rain , and all" .
Putting dish by dish on the rack to dry off attentively paying attention to Shadow's words.
"That thing can't stay still for a second either couldn't even bother showing up to assist us Rose "
Well he's finally got a good point there.
"Allergic to slowing down for just one second " crossing his arms and looking toward the window the snow slowly falling as its coming to a stop as if he wanted something there.
Shutting off the water Amy places the last bowl on the rack. Grabbing a small towel to dry her paws she turns to him " You could go look for him, give him a piece of my mind for skipping a holiday activity? Since were all finished up here of course" with a smile to her face.
"Hmph that idiot is going to get more than some words from me" grabbing his scarf from the hook before heading out into the harsh cold weather turning for one last thing "Thank you Rose" before disappearing in a flash of reddish orange.
Blaze may or may not be owing her wife some money before that party and Amy was excited for it but also because they both really deserve each other .
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Running over the soft snow was nothing to Shadow, his hover skates made it much so easier as well. Where could that blue hedgehog even be at this time, still nearly afternoon him and Rose really did spend the whole day in the kitchen.
Gliding over the snow he goes through one of their familiar running paths now all covered in a thick layer of snow if he was going any faster he could've missed it but light footprints littered the ground he was following. Animals and such are still active but last time he checked they didn't wear sneakers.
The winters cold blew a gush of chilling cold air making Shadow shiver at first contact, even with his thick coat it had pierced through those layers.
Slowing down from sprinting to walking taking each step leading to his destination with every crunch of the ground, parting through the dullish green pines covered in a thick layer of fresh snow the sun glistening making it seam to sparkle. The air was crisp breathing in the fragrance the leaves and bark gave off. Coming into view some mountains in the distance littered in crystal white and a perfectly frozen over lake that was pure shades of light blue almost looking teal and a surface so smooth it could be mistaken for a piece of glass.
When something glides by quickly like a gush of air, if he didn't know better he would have said must have been the wind but its just the incarnation of it.
Walking closer toward the edge of the lake next to a pair of sneakers he left behind tucked into the thick snow. The idiot doesn't own boots yet casually has a pair of skates? A small smile wanting to creep onto his stern expression from the ridiculous statement itself. But just standing there for a moment he started observing Sonic, the way he gracefully tried turning on the ice to loop around for seems the 10th time if he counted the curved marks left on the ice. Gliding almost effortlessly just as he does on his own pair of skates, not that it looks like he was aiming for speed but doing small tricks. Little tufts of snow were on his quills even with all the action being comparable to the clouds in the sky with that nice cobalt blue. Changing directions with swift movements moving one foot in front of the other at different angles experimenting with the blades. Lifting a leg up before he curved the opposite edge of the lake giving a bit of momentum gliding in a direction toward Shadow seeming so focused on in his next motion until Sonic eyes met his that is and for a fraction of a second he saw them widen before.
THUMP
Well there goes that focus.
"What are you doing out here in the cold hedgehog " Shadow said as he watched him slide a bit on the ice from his face first fall. His stupid behavior never fails to be a bit entertaining. Not that he needs to know anyways. Getting up from his fall from grace he noticed a majority of the snow had fallen off of his quills as Sonic skated closer to his ebony counter part " I should be asking you the same thing faker " adjusting his green scarf that draped his neck. In comparison to himself he had shorter fur completely useless in this weather though his chest fluff looks as soft as his maybe it might be--
"Shadow?"
Crimson irises meeting emerald he can only hope that its assumed he was spacing out. Of all things it is not time to be ewugh staring at him and his chest of all places. Maybe with the drop in temperature he could have an illness some brain fog. "My question first blue " Shadow said crossing his arms, it was meant to sound intimidating but judging from his facial expression giving a small laugh and looking aside to him was not anticipated. " Clearly I'm out here skating on this perfect piece of ice!" excitement thwarted in his words " the light snowfall earlier made it a dream to be out here to bad you missed it" shrugging his shoulders. Hmph if anything at least Shadow has a reason for missing some weather " While you played in the snow me and Rose completed our tasks in baking which you had a commitment to".
"Oh"
"OH THAT WAS TODAY??"
He completely forgot. Its not rocket science after that exclamation, Shadow wishes he was surprised but for something that goes so fast it seems so does his thoughts and promises apparently. "Yes you disorganized fool and she let me come find you to give her piece of mind for missing out" now this part might get exciting fighting his rival in this snow the heat of their bodies together when he gets to slam him into the ground underneath him as Sonic worn out from the fight andddddd punching him proving he is superior. Sure. Fighting stuff.
"ooooookay well this was fun should really get back to skating huh and give Amy a apology later" an awkward smile appearing on his muzzle putting his hands behind his back and he starts to slowly back away from Shadow to the rest of the lake. He's leaving...
Flicking his ear.
" Why skate out here with your short fur moron ? " more like why does he want to keep talking to him if only there was an answer to that, already regretting opening his mouth in the first place.
" It only looks short and besides with all this movement who could get cold" doing a small spin as he closes the short distance "not everyone is going to have a thick 'ol coat like you man" rolling his eyes adding a small gesture to him. " Shouldn't you be running 'fastest thing alive' didn't think you of all people would have the grace for this " Shadow said.
Sonic shot him a look raising an eyebrow with a face that said if he was serious right now as he also crossed his arms. "Well if you must know i really did learn my lesson last time i ran in snow and besides skating is fun " stepping on the edge to come off the ice besides Shadow where his sneakers were kept "Haven't done it in a while really" a little puff of hot air escaping as he breathed out " feels almost like a secret hobby with how little i get to practice still tiring tho its more skill than just being fast been slowly improving actually " smiling as he continues to speak about this part himself he's never witnessed. Sure he's never seen Sonic do anything else but run into danger and run in general. Not that he's never thought his rival would do other things with his time last time he was curious turns out he also reads which was another surprise. Shadows never seen him skate before he's being pretty on target about practically being a secret hobby considering he can only practice during winter time and if there is a completely frozen mass of water. The both of them now sitting in the snow relatively close to each other. The proximity lets Shadow see Sonic's winter coat much closer the tuft of chest fur he had once before now all fluffy as his own. Kinda feels like his own too except lighter somehow probably has the scent of pine.
....
He could go die again.
His glove lightly touching Sonic's chest fur is real not some figment from daydreaming. Nope just as real as his embarrassment that's rising by the millisecond. Frozen still from the realization trying to assess his position, not looking good for obvious reasons Sonic has not dared to move either leaving his free hand in the air, the words he was speaking disappeared into thin air. Shadow only dared to look at his hand only giving a little glance to the others face that was dusted a rosy pink probably from the chilling cold. In a gentle voice Shadow says "Its soft" as he carefully moved his hand a bit to retreat it. If a pin dropped a mile away it would've been heard. He can only hope to chaos that the truth can save him now. Curiosity kills the cat he supposes. What was he even thinking, he wasn't even thinking in the first place to do this. His face burning up looking away to stare into the sparkling snow at least he got his answer. When a hand came upon his putting it back into the lush soft fur " Uh- yea since its winter and all i decided to keep it long for uhm warmth and all" Sonic spoke also avoiding any sorts of eye contact as well. "Is yours the same? I mean like- " scrambling to try to make the question make sense or in a way where he will not end up with a fist to his face. Shadow is so going to regret this but when else is he going to get this opportunity? To show that he's better of course in comparison for sure.
Firmly grabbing the hand Sonic had over his seemly half prepared for a punch only to be surprised by fur in return "Unlike your un-superior fur it's thicker". Rivals do this all the time maybe they don't have to fight every second that waste energy especially in this cold completely not optimal for quills it takes a long time to get snow out if they start a brawl now. Sonic responding back
" Obviously you keep it pretty long year round i just like a clean cut mister also your really warm like a walking heater " his usual smile beaming on his face " I stated that you were going to be cold out here" as Shadow scooted a tiny bit closer.
Any closer actually and the words personal space needs to go into retirement.
Touching shoulders with Sonic's hand on his chest he doesn't know where decision making went off to whatever he's relying on now is only making his heart race faster and this need deeper. Neither one of them speaking while they exist on this thin line its not something new but it feels like it every time. Making eye contact with those emerald eyes of his guess with the usage of chaos energy they've only gotten greener. If Shadow doesn't say a thing will they stay like this for a little longer? Carefully shifting Sonic leans on him talking in a hushed voice and breaking the eye contact "think you'll go to the Christmas party? Heard Amy inviting some friends but i wanted to make sure she leaves no one out" he smelled like the forest, the trees, breath of fresh air, and the flowers " i know you don't like people and ill be there which you might hate but its the holidays and maybe you'll end up liking it who knowsss~"
"I don't hate you" is what came out of Shadows mouth he can't just let him think these false things assuming what he thinks this idiot really gets ahead of himself "you are annoying most of the time". "Pft ouch" Sonic shorty responded. " But also always hopeful and happy making others smile with your ridiculousness even-" turning to him reaching those eyes again listening intently to his next words, Shadow can feel the heat reaching to muzzle. Okay he's said too much this is too much. Sitting here like this with him with these actions he might end up doing or saying something to Sonic that will ruin their peace. He almost just did 'you make me smile' is so simple but he wants to say more than that so much more and what if he gets weirded out by this. Sonic might never want to be like this again or worse he might pity him. Swiftly getting up already missing the body that was leaning on him like something that was missing "it's getting late " the sun was still kindly in the sky " r-right" Sonic said quickly putting on his sneakers and getting up from his place in the snow. "So i'll see you at the party?" he asked putting his hand to fix his quills, the air between them yearning for the faint atmosphere that was there before it was deliberately broken. "Sure" Shadow quickly said before speeding off back into the woods.
Leaving Sonic there to question what just happened.
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For being able to break the sound barrier Sonic was still somehow late. A couple knocks on the door and Amy appeared opening the door to let them inside " 30 minutes late Sonic" she said with a straight face and a hand to hip. Yea this wasn't his fastest time considering he spent it cleaning up for the party trying to look nice in case he really did show up. "I did bring the adult ingredient for the eggnog as promised and the kid eggnog" lifting up a small cooler in one hand
"C'mon Sonic its cold out here lets get inside!" said Tails behind him " I'd rather have hot chocolate anyways" greeting Amy and sorting himself inside. "Ahhh he's just salty the little guy tried convincing me for a taste and told him he's not missing out on much " shrugging with the cooler still in hand. Letting go of her expression for a cheerful one " Haha he really isn't well I'm glad you still showed up not just because of the drinks but someone you know is also hereeee " with a smug smile taking the cooler from Sonic's hand. One small story and now Amy has teased him for weeks now, unfortunately she is always right and catches on wayyy to quick for Sonic's liking. Of course the baking thing was a set up he smelled it a mile away he might not think to hard sometimes but he knows a good plan when he sees one. Amy setting it up was done with good intentions but Sonic doesn't know what he's doing in the first place. Going with the flow is his best bet so he won't scare Shadow away he's his rival not someone he wants like that, the way he wants him. Slowly pushing the invisible boundaries of being rivals don't really have a how-to guide. He would've read it by now if it did. Walking inside it was beautifully decorated with the ceiling being covered in green and white lines of ribbon and thin garland. The Christmas tree filled with glittering bulbs of light and crystal drops with a couple of ornaments a mix of elegant and classic. Looks like she and Blaze came to an agreement. Carefully places miscellaneous decorations for the season were also scattered through her cottage. People sat around the fireplace already spotting some familiar faces. Rouge, Knuckles and Blaze wearing one of Amy's festive sweaters on one of the couches discussing something and the other end was the kids (Cream and Tails) and Silver being hyper focused on building nice gingerbread houses on the coffee table. Over in the kitchen Vanilla, Whisper and Tangle were being taught how to gracefully pipe frosting onto some pastries.
Elbowing his side " Come and help me put these drinks away, definitely going to have some extra for New Years!" Amy said as she lead them both to her refrigerator. Opening it up to the ice chest sat two glass bottles of brandy and two smaller ones of whiskey the other end had two cartons of eggnog. "Shesh its Christmas not a Friday night haha " handing him a bottle at a time to put into the fridge " the whiskey was extra i had besides it just tastes bad straight " thanks to the fast paced metabolism alcohol doesn't have much of a point. " I'm sorry for not showing up to help bake Ames " he really did mean it even if he sort of missed it to not see his rival. " I mean there is one way you can make it up to me so I can reaallllyy forgive you for this" this isn't sounding good
"you could man up and just talk to Shadow".
Maybe he should've baked some cookies for forgiveness after all.
"I can't help in the kitchen?" with a little disparity coming through not that he didn't want to talk to him all he wanted to do actually was go back to their spot in the snow shoulder to shoulder leaning in on his warmth. But does he even want to talk to him. "Nope! " Amy happily smiled.
Little does Sonic know on the other side of the room Shadow was there arms semi-crossed with a mug of hot chocolate.
This is foolish. Of course this hedgehog had to be the person his heart races for someone that makes him happy in way he cant get enough of. Rouge likes to be in his business but for once maybe it was somewhat helpful though the teasing was completely unnecessary. Turns out was he was feeling was affection toward the other and not illness. She told him to 'keep the happiness in his life close ' along the lines of that turns out he already unintentionally was. The only problem now is if his rival or whatever Sonic is now feels this same affection he does. Looking toward her she slyly gives a smile toward him and he raises an eye brow in return when Shadow looks back toward the kitchen Sonic is walking toward him. He just needs to act cool its not a big deal other than this ever wanting need for him. No big deal its simply childish feelings he can deal with it. "Hey faker how you enjoying the party? " Sonic said joining him in his little solitude corner "its fine" before Shadow sipped some of his hot chocolate. "I mean of course its 'just fine' from the corner of the room come and join us on the couch i think Silvers gingerbread doesn't stand a chance against the kids" grabbing his shoulder and casually pointed toward them. It wouldn't hurt so he just started walking in that direction following Sonic to the half empty couch as they both end up accidently sit too close. But still neither one of them moved though Shadow did put his hot chocolate on the the edge of the coffee table. Silver was taking up the other half or more accurately his quills were from where he sat on the ground near the coffee table. Everyone started to devolve into is anecdoche about previous gingerbread competitions and who's was truly the best. After a while everyone broke into smaller conversations Rouge shot a smug look at Shadow before heading toward a cabinet near the hallway for a cup, worst thing is he can't even do anything about her gesture. Sonic had been talking about something with running on the snow if he was fast enough and interesting things about the weather and he had put his hand around him it has stayed there for longer than a while. And Shadow let him because he was too nervous himself to do a thing only being able to lean a tad bit back into the cushion to relax a bit in his current position.
Until Rose called him for something about eggnog mixtures into the side hallway passing the almost hidden decorated doorway. Prying him away once again from the touch the other left behind leaving him there on the couch to listen to the circling conversation. When his name was called as well by Rouge. "Could you help me reach that cup up there handsome?" she pointed toward a glass cup with little engraved flowers and without a word he got it down. Handing it down to her " you looked quite comfortable there with blue~" Rouge said carefully carrying the cup in her hands " he was being friendly" Shadow hated to say it but Sonic was this way with most of his friends. "Don't be so sure honey, I bet he's just as crazy about you" she said before turning toward the kitchen she asked behind him "Amy do you know where the drinks are I just can't find them!" in a semi sarcastic tone quickly Rose walked from behind him " Sure thing Rouge!". Wasn't Sonic with her.
Now fully turning toward the doorway there he stood. Sonic turning curious to where Amy went until they met eyes frozen to where he stood. Shadow spoke out first " Why are you just standing there hedgehog? " his green eyes flicked up toward the doorway and back down at him putting an arm behind his head " well uh you don't care much about holiday traditions right?" he quickly asked. "Inform me faker" refolding his arms curious to what his counter part might be talking about also to why he won't move past him back to the fireplace. "So uh mistletoe is decoration that's used for decoration but uhm typically when two people stand under it their supposed toooo" looking away from Shadow as a tint of rose decorated his muzzle "to kiss". This is a window a chance to take a leap or ruin everything they already have its not perfect but what if it could be. Maybe the reason he's hesitant is because he's not the person Sonic wants to show this affection to. It feels like they've been standing her for ages both not making a move. "Do you care about tradition? " Shadow carefully asks taking a small step foreword toward Sonics side of the doorway. The mistletoe right under them the plant had a beautiful red bow tied above its leaves joining lush garland decorations red flowers. Sonic nodded that he does and in return asking his own" Are you sure you want to follow tradition? Its okay if you don't " giving him an exit from this situation. But he doesn't need one. "I think this one is interesting " to answer him back Sonic also drew closer to him taking a second to look at him. His crimson eyes full of a view he could have daydreamed a few days ago. Brining a glove up to Shadows muzzle it seemed time was still for a moment until the distance closed between them. His lips met his in a soft chaste kiss but for a moment it was soft mixing with the excitement of feeling the other so closely like this a glove went to Shadows wait to pull him closer as he placed his hand on Sonic muzzle.
Until Sonic pulled away neither want to but he had a better idea than having an audience. Grabbing his hand he led him further into the hallway to some glass doors that led outside. Opening it and leading them both through before closing it and turning back to him with an expression of relief and joy. The snow started to fall again the scene nothing further from a winter dream as Shadow came forward and closed the gap again putting his glove into Sonics quills. This one was deeper than before waves crashing into together folding knowing that there was nothing to worry about nothing to 'ruin' just this want for the other being confirmed. Shifting his muzzle to the side to slot the others mouth to seamlessly show his affection before pulling away for a breath. "This means you might like me~" he said as he laughed a bit "didn't know you would feel the same " wrapping his arms around Shadows neck to keep their closeness. "Same here hedgehog " placing his hands near above his hips now that he has him he might never let go. "I think it going to be just a liiittttttle awkward going back now " Sonic said but also wanted to confirm something "Ames and Rouge so planned this out right like im not crazy here right ". Shadow thought back to the events leading up to now and there was one to many coincidences to his liking not that its a problem look at where is he is now "Its very probable, but glad they did" appreciating the slight glow his green eyes gave while they stood there on the dimly lit porch. "We should probably go inside huh" Sonic suggested then looking down back at Shadows lips tugging his hand to head back inside quite focused "One more?" and before he knew it they were back for more of the warmth they shared within each other. Walking back into the party was just as Sonic put it 'awkward' being back in a room filled with people. So they both beelined straight to the kitchen now abandoned with a couple of cups of eggnog and eggnog mixes being poured out or emptied. They stayed there for a while talking about the past week and future plans to ice skate together and playful teasing.
Amy sat on the couch cuddling next to Blaze half way to being asleep peaking an eye open to see the lovely new couple enter the kitchen with fur still a mess and muzzles tinted. Looking to Blaze to kiss her check to grab her attention "What is it dear?" she softly speaks to her wife. Making a motion with her eyes toward the kitchen "You can pay me in cuddles " Amy said with a grin. Only rolling her eyes and softly smiling as Blaze held her even closer " They are going to be a force of nature alright" putting a little peck her forehead " Definitely but they just deserve each other " Amy says. "No arguments here " Rouge slides in with her glass of eggnog.