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Shadow had a problem.
Well Shadow had many problems. Like his AC for example. It made odd noises sometimes at three am. And his fridge! He had at least three different types of fruit that needed to be eaten before this weekend before they went bad.
His most recent problem was the constant voice in his mind that plagued his every action. He hadn’t noticed it at first but ever so slowly a voice started to make itself present in his mind.
He brushed it off at first, claiming that they had been intrusive thoughts. Or his occasional brooding internal monologue that Sonic said he-
He shook his head. He couldn’t get that damn hedgehog out of his head no matter how hard he tried. And now it was costing him his day off from Gun.
“Shadow.” A sultry voice spoke up.
“No.”
“Shadow. You cant ignore me forever.”
Ignore. Ignore not him-
“I’m not-“ He cast a glance at the bat while simultaneously gripping the lead rope tighter. “I’m not ignoring you.”
“Okay.” Rouge crossed her arms and cocked her hip, “Then why do you have a horse? And why are you going to Sonics hut with it?”
To please. Make him happy. Make ma-
Shadow growled. “I don’t know.”
The bat looked at him and then the horse attached to the end of the rope. Shadow couldn’t help the prickle of his fur.
He was sure the animal he picked was right but they came in so many different colors and had different traits that made them good for certain things and he-
Well, he didn’t know what Sonic wanted.
“Shadow.” She sighed,”Just tell me how the whole thing started.
He growled and took a breath, beginning to explain why he had a horse.
Shadow glanced over at the other hedgehog sitting on the beach. The two had just finished a race and after Sonic boasted about his win they just… sat down.
Shadow cast a glance at Sonic. The hero was laying down gazing at the clouds and pointing out shapes to Shadow. It was surprisingly… domestic.
“Oh and there! Look, that one looks like a pig.”
Yessss. Yesss it does. Agree- the voice yelled.
Shadow gazed up at the cloud he was pointing at. If he cocks his head and squinted his eyes he could probably make out the shape of a pig.
Nooooo. He’s right. Always right. Is pig-
“And there! Look, that one looks like a horse.”
Shadow looked at the clouds with an appreciative hum. He tried to make out the shape, but-
He really didn’t know what they looked like.
Maria had told him about horses when they were on the Ark. How she said that when they were on earth the two of them would own so many and care for them.
The memory was bittersweet.
“-you see it?”
“Huh?”
“The horse! Don't you see it?”
Shadow chewed his lip, “I don’t really know what a horse is.”
Weird silence came from the hedgehog and Shadow turned his head to look at him. Worried green eyes pierced him to his core and he felt the voice in his mind freak out.
No!! No!! Upset mate. Don’t make mate worry-
“ Shadow!” Sonic screeched, breaking him out of his trance, “How do you not know what a horse is? They’re like, the best creatures ever.”
Shadow curled a brow, intently staring at Sonic, “They can do so much and they come in all shapes and colors. My favorites are the Bay quarter horses.”
“Quarter horse?” The words felt funny on his tongue.
“Yes! Ugh whenever we go back to earth we are totally going to visit a lesson barn.” He kicked his feet in the sand before sighing.
“That’s the one thing I don’t like about Seaside island. There’s hardly any horses and people are stingy with them. I miss the goofy little fellas, you know?”
But Shadow did not know. Nor did he understand what the conundrum was about these so-called horses. It was apparent the voice in his mind did though, considering the way it was screaming.
Get horse. Bay. Make sure it is quarter!! He will be pleased-
He shook his head and slowly stood. He was enjoying his time with Sonic but it seemed that he had a new job to do.
Said new job was to find a horse. In green hills. Where it apparently was super fucking hard to do-
“I have to go.” He said awkwardly. The blue hedgehog gave him an odd look before waving his hand in goodbye.
“See you around Shadz! Thanks for the race.”
“Uh-huh.” He managed to squeak out before turning around and blasting in the opposite direction.
Where the fuck was he gonna find a horse?
“Let me get this straight.” She breathed in, “Sonic said he missed being around horses and you just… went and got him one?”
“ Yes ,” He growled. “Now will you please-“
“Uh no. I’m totally seeing this through.” She waved her arms in a go ahead motion, “Let's get this show on the road!”
He grumbled before pulling the poor animal along. She really was a beauty. Her fur was a deep red color and her eyes were so gentle. The price he had to pay for her? Not so much.
He will love the voice purred.
Shadow hated the way his shoulders squared and chest puffed at the comment.
Arriving at his house, he gave the horse a command of woah . Something the shop owner said meant stop. He walked up to the doorframe and knocked.
“Sonic?” He called out.
“Be there in a sec! I’m just-“ the hedgehog rounded the corner and stopped. Big green eyes honing in on the animal that stood next to him. He slowly walked up to not scare her.
“Shadow… is this? How did you even?”
Good. Good. He is please-
“Uhhhh” Shit. What was his cover up? He couldn’t just waltz right up and say, hey I know this is weird but I got this horse for you because a voice in my head said so.
Nooo. Tell me!! Tell you got for him-
“I found her… in a field. All alone. She had a… for free sign on her. You were the only one who I knew had horse experience.”
“A free horse? That looks good.” Shadow concealed a wince, “on Seaside island.”
“Yes?”
Sonic grinned, “It’s a good thing you found her then, huh? Aren’t you a beaut!”
Yes. Yes she is a beaut.
Shadows chest puffed and he held his head a little higher. Sonic turned to him.
“May I?” He asked raising a hand.
“You’re the horse expert.”
Sonic held back a small squeal and reached his hand out to her face. He gently pet the small white spot that sat between her eyes.
“Ugh shes stunning.” He whined, “And how’d you know Reds we’re my second favorite? Or I mean how’d you manage to… save a horse that was my second favorite-“
Second favorite? The voice sounded dejected
No. Do not freak out. He replied, furrowing his brows.
Should have been favorite! He hates-
He doesn’t hate it! He obviously fucking loves the thing.
The voice didn’t respond but Shadow could feel it pouting in the back of his brain
Sonic trailed off and cleared his throat. “Anyways.”
He turned away,” “I have my sources.”
Sonic snorted, “Sure."
Shadow turned away, ears pinned. The hedgehog had gotten closer and had fully stepped out onto the sand, doting on the red mare.
“ Ohhh . Aren’t you so sweet.” He cooed, placing a kiss on the white mark on her muzzle, “A good thing Shadz found you, huh?”
That should be you. You get attention not horse-
It’s a fucking horse! He yelled back, and anyways, Sonic is his own person. He can kiss whatever he wants.
The voice growled at him and Shadow couldn’t help but growl back.
Chaos he fucking hated this voice.
“Watch it there hotshot. You’re gonna scare the poor horse.” Rouge spoke up from behind him, causing Sonic to jump.
“Rouge!” He walked over and cocked his hip with hers, “How are you?”
Eliminate competition. Should be you touching hips-
It’s Rouge!? He yelled back, She’s literally dating the Red Echidna!?
The mind in his voice growled, insisting she was a threat.
“Just fine Blue.” She smirked, “I see you’ve gotten yourself a new pet.”
“Oh the horse? Nah. Shadows just letting me see her and help her find a new home. Right Shadz?”
No!! Not right. His gift. His his his-
“Uh. No. Why don’t you take her? She’s yours.” He growled, willing the voice to quiet down, “I doubt anyone else on Seaside knows how to take care of a horse as good as you.”
The other smiled, a grin rising on his face, “Really!?”
He looked like a kit on Christmas Day and Shadow couldn’t help the small smile that grew on his face.
“Yes.” He sighed.
“Thank you, thank you, thank you-“ With a loop of the rope around the horses neck, Shadow found himself with an armful of blue hedgehog and a flushed face. He could help but feel smug
See. Told you he’d like it
The voice grumbled in response.
“I’ll be right back, I’m gonna take her to the back.”
“Uh-huh” he managed to squeak out.
“Shadow.” Rouge started, “You’re down bad. Like worse than Knuckles. Your face is so green right now.”
“Will you-“ He hissed, “ Shut up!”
“Well you are! This is like a marriage proposal in other countries. You might as well be down in one knee and-“
“ Shush . I don’t” He growled, “I don’t like hi-“
“You don’t like what?” Sonic asked, walking through the gate, back to the front. He held a rope in his hands.
“Uh. History. I don’t like history.” Shadow finished. Sonic gave him an odd look while Rouge snorted.
“ Okayyy . Well. Anyways, I’m serious. Thank you for her. She's amazing .” He walked closer to Shadow and stopped just a breath away. If Shadow focused he could feel the deep breaths the other was taking.
Bite bite bite-
A blue neck made itself present through the brown scarf the other always wore and it made his fangs ache. Green eyes met red and Sonic slowly leaned in, Shadow doing the same. He held his breath as the other cocked his head, he swore the other was going to kiss-
A loud beeping noise coming from Sonics’ watch made them both jump back. Ears pinned flat to his head, he glared at the offensive device.
Hate. Destroy. Got in way of mate-
“Yeah?” Sonic said, bring the watch to his ears. A small voice that sounded like Tails came out of it.
“Got it buddy! Be there in a sec” He threw a glance at Shadow, “Sorry Eggmans attacking the city. And duty calls! Y’all are welcome to join but it should be fairly easy.”
Yes, yes. Join. Protect-
“Well go!” Shadow half spoke- half yelled. Rouge gave him a look. He cleared his throat, “I mean. Yes we’ll go.”
“Right..” Sonic rose a brow. “Let’s go then!”
He turned to leave, but before he ran off he spun around, grabbing Shadow by the paw and squeezing with his own.
“ Thank you.” He whispered before turning and running off. Shadow could only hum in response.
“Holy shit you’re worse than Knuckles.” Rouge laughed, “Hun. You’re down bad. Astronomically bad.”
“Just-“ He growled, willing the flush on his face to go away, “Let’s get on with it. C’mon, they need our help.”
Go, go, go. Need help.
He shook his head, willing to voice to shut up as he ran off to the battle. Rouge's breathy laughter only made him run faster as if he could get away from it.
The battle had been going just fine. As usual they were winning.
Well they were until Eggman reached around and grabbed the blue hedgehog by the scruff of the neck.
NO NO NO. PROTECT SAV-
“Nowhere to run now, Rat!” Eggman boasted. Sonic just crossed his arms and narrowed his eyes at the evil scientist.
He looked more like an angry cat than scared.
Save save save -
A deep growling sound came from his chest as he glared at Eggman. The rest of team Sonic and Team Dark turned to look at him, all of them raising their eye ridges.
Even Eggman couldn’t help but turn his attention away from the squirming blue hedgehog he had in his grasps. Sonic took it as an opportunity to get out.
“ Ow . You little shit! You’ll pa-“ The growling from Shadows throat got louder and Eggman cast a worrisome look towards him while holding his injured arm, “… Pay for the hospital bill. Yeah…The hospital bill.”
The blue hedgehog slowly made his way to Shadow. His ears pinned against his head as the onslaught of thoughts invaded his mind.
Claim. Mark. Bite-
The blue blur stopped an arms lengths away from him and raised an eye ridge. It would be so easy for him just to lean over and sink his teeth into the neck. Eggman had roughed up the scarf just enough that his neck peaked through justttt enough.
“Dude.” The growling got louder and Shadow couldn't seem to quiet it down. It didn’t help that Sonic was checking . Him. Out . Green eyes eyed him up and down while his own red ones stayed narrowed on the enemy.
Attack. Kill. Hurt-
He shook his head. Even killing Eggman was just a tad too far for him.
He cast a glance at Sonic who had begun to raise his hand. And was bringing it to Shadows head ever so slowly almost as if he was gonna grasp his fa-
“ Ow-“
A sharp stinging feeling grew through his head and he whipped his face around to stare at Sonic. He had his head cocked to the side with a hand on his hip in a lax position.
“Did you-“ He shook his head again, trying to get rid of the stinging sensation. It only got worse and his growl got louder, “Did you just flick me? In the forehead?”
“Uhh yeah dude. No offense but you’re kind of actin’ like a dingus.” He flicked his nose and Shadow rapidly blinked. "And stop growling! Poor Tails looks like he’s gonna pass out.”
He looked over at the young kit, finding him staring at Shadow with wary eyes. It wasn’t like he wanted to go call beast mode and all growl-y. He just couldn’t keep his actions in check sometimes.
Specifically around Sonic.
He rolled his eyes at Sonic and turned back to Eggman. To his surprise, the deep rumble in his chest had been soothed to nothing.
He was pretty impressed of Sonics ability to talk, the ultimate freakin life form , to mush. All with one word.
It also pissed him off.
“Okay can you two have your- whatever this is” Amy waved her arms towards them, “Somewhere else please? We have an enemy to fight.”
“I think the word you’re looking for is sexual tension, hun.”
He felt his quills sharpen and a growl light up in his chest. Rouge shot him a look that said really? It only worsened the growl.
Yesssss. Sexual tension the voice said , good, good.
No. No sexual tension bad . Bad
Good!! Good!! The voice yelled back
No it’s bad! His growl got louder.
Sonic gave him a pointed look. “Dude. Tails”
Great . He was just arguing with the voice in his mind. He was going insane.
Once again the rumble came to a gradual stop.
He was so getting back at Rouge for this. Probably something involving that infuriating red echidna she gushed about all the time.
“And anyways, I have sexual tension with like all of my rivals.” His face flushed a tad and he waved a hand, “It’s apart of my brand now.”
Shadow tried and failed to suppress the growl rising from his throat.
No other! Just you. Claim claim-
“ Okayyyy.” Eggman interrupted causing the other mobians to turn to him, “Yeah I’m out of here. I’m not dealing with… him.”
“Wait! You cant just- Eggman! ” Sonic reached out a hand
“No. Last time I had to deal with a growling hedgehog I got bit.” He gave an accusatory look at Sonic, “And then I had to get a round of rabies shots”
“Eggman! I was like Six. And I already told you I didn’t have rabies.”
“Key word being didn't.” He waved and got into his egg mobile. “Anyways. I’m fuckin outta here.”
He drove off if ignoring Sonics cry of language! Shadow looked over at the two observing the fox trying to get Sonics paws off his ears. Everyone turned to look at him and he pinned his ears against his head.
He’s proud. Defeated enemy Mate proud. Yessss square shoulders, puff ches-
He hated the way he unconsciously puffed his shoulders and chest out.
“Yeah that was weird.” Sonic announced, “Anyways, y’all down for a movie night?”
“Sorry Sonic.” Said Amy with a small blush, “I’ve got a date with Blaze!”
“And I have…. Stuff to do.” Replied Knuckles.
Rouge snorted and raised her hand, ignoring the look Knuckles have her, “I’m stuff.”
“That’s alright!” Sonic turned to Shadow. His bright green eyes sparkling in the night and his quills flowing around him lik-
“-Dow?” The blue hedghog asked.
“Huh?” He replied.
“How about you?”
Yesss goooo.
“Fine.” He muttered before the rational part of his brain kicked in.
Yesss the voice said. Shadow grumbled as he followed Sonic and Tails to their house and ignored the pointed look Rouge gave him.
Shadow hated movies.
Shadow hated movie nights. It wasn’t because of the people, or the actions that were involved in movie night. No. It was because of the actual movie.
Arguing and fighting 24/7 over what movie to mindlessly stare at for the next two hours seemed like a waste of his time. It was a wonder how he even agreed to this.
(It definitely wasn’t and was 100% Sonics doing. He just couldn’t admit that to himself.)
And now here he sat, on top of a ….. questionably clean couch watching the two siblings argue.
“Sonic, why is there a horse in the backyard?”
The other looked the fox in the eyes and then made eye contact with Shadow before shrugging, “It doesn’t matter.”
He hates. Should have gotten bay-
“ Shut up.” He muttered. The two siblings looked his way and stared before flicking their ears and continuing their argument.
The fox furrowed his eyes before sighing, "Whatever, can we please watch Iron man 3?”
“Ugh Tails we watch that every other night! Cant we do something different?”
The fox put his hands together and gave his brother pleading eyes. They were so intense even Shadow felt moved.
“ Pleaaaaase”
“No. I need something other than Tony Stark. What about the Little Merman? You used to love that movie.”
The fox shook his head, “Uh yeah when I was like 8 Sonic. People grow up. Like me, for example.”
Sonic fake wiped a tear, “ Ugh. They grow up so fast.”
“Can we? Pleaaaase .”
“No, look-'' He shook his head, “Why don’t we let our guest pick. Let’s be good hosts for once. Like Amy!”
“Fine,” Tails sighed.
Sonic looked his way, “What do you say Shadz?”
Yes yes yes. Make him happy. Choose show he likes.
He ignored the voice in his head and squinted his eyes, trying to ignore the pain that came with it.
“I’ll… think about it.”
No no no! The voice chanted, Say yes, Say ye-
The pain in his head was worsening, every thump at his temple was like being drained of chaos energy times ten. He could feel it draining him-
“Awesome! We’ll sit tight while you decide.” The throbbing feeling slowly faded away. “Tails, you up for a round of minecraft? You’re invited too Shadz”
“No..no. I’m fine. I’ll let you know as soon as possible.” He decided to ignore the worried look Sonic gave him. He was fine.
Satisfy. Play Mind craft. Play-
Yeah. He was fucking dying. Why else would his brain be all mush like this? And why was he taking orders from a voice in his head that didn’t even know what minecraft was.
“Okay Tails, what world do you want? Creative or Survival-“
Sonic narrowed his eyes and leaned down analyzing his brother. The fox sat still, almost as if he couldn’t see the display that was in front of him, happily going about his day with a big smile on his face.
The blue blur sat down next to the fox and leaned over his head, assessing it. After a moment he sighed and patted his knees.
“Alright Tails. Bring it in. “
The older one rolled his eyes and wrapped tails in his arms, maneuvering his head to him. To Shadows surprise, the yellow fox complied. Running a few fingers through the top of his head, (specifically his bangs, he’d like to note) he inspected it further before sighing once again.
“Buddy your fur is absolutely disgusting. Did you even wash it after todays battle?”
A small flush overcame Tails face and his eyes darted to the side. “I did!!”
Sonic narrowed his eyes. The two siblings stared at each other, not blinking. It was like a silent battle was happening between the two. A minute had passed and Shadow had thought Tails was about to win when-
A sigh, and an aversion of blue eyes, “ Fine . I just got caught up in a project and forgot. I swear.”
Sonic snorted and shook his head, “C'mere then.” He said while opening his arms. To shadows surprise, the other complied and snuggled even deeper into the others arms.
Although… what was Sonic going to do? The bathroom was down the hall and as far as he could tell, they weren’t moving from the couch. The couch that Shadow currently sat on.
The couch in which Sonic was only three cushion spaces away
Closer. Closer. Touch, scent-
He growled under his breath. What the fuck did scent even mean. Like how a cat would rub their cheeks over their stuff to keep others off of it?
Shadow snorted. Yeah right. It wasn’t like he owned him. Nor did he want to. Sonic was his own person.
An own person that you’d like to smooch. A green flush rose on his face.
He flicked an ear at the sound of controller clicks.. Tails was enamored with a survival world while Sonic worked out the knots in the hair behind it. Despite the rough work, Tails voiced no complaint.
“Okay now stay . “ Sonic said, patting down a piece of bang. Despite the rough petting, it still popped out of line, “Dangit Tails. What'd you even do to this piece of hair?”
“I dunno! I’ll fix it later, don’t worry about it.”
Sonic gave him a deadpan look, “Last time you said that we had to bust out the expensive conditioner and fix the big rats nest you had in your hair. So no, we’re not doing it.”
“Ugh fine.” Tails whined, “Fix it as you please then.”
Sonic shook his head and maneuvered the others head to be facing down and ignored Tails pleas for mercy.
Leaning his head into the fur, he went down as if he was going to nuzzle it-
Oh
Oh
Shadow gulped as he watched the blue hedgehog set coordinated small precise licks to the fur beneath him. Despite Tails’ cries for help, a small rumble started up in his chest.
“ Oh my fuck.” He muttered. Tails flicked an ear in his direction but other than that the two didn’t move.
It wasn’t like grooming was necessarily taboo or anything. In fact it was super common. It was just…. intimate
Good mate. So caring. So good with kits.
Growing up with humans meant that Shadow never got to experience the intimacy other mobians did with each other. He couldn’t help the small pang of jealousy that grew in his head.
He wanted to ignore that said jealousy was completely pointed towards the fox.
That should be you the voice muttered. Almost…. Jealous?
Shadow decided he was going to blame whatever feelings he had towards the fox on the voice. He actually quite liked the fox and his quirks.
No no. Should be you.
It’s his brother! He mind yelled back.
Still!
Shadow looked at the two. Sonic was now completely grooming the mess that sat on top of his brothers head. Tails eyes were hardly open and the controller was being held by a weak grip, about to fall to ground with loud rumbles coming from his chest. Shadow winced as the voice insisted it should be him.
Which-
He didn’t completely disagree with the thought. The action looked comforting on either end and obviously the two had been doing this since they were young.
His paws itched where that sat on his thighs. Letting his head drop and his ears fall, he admitted it.
He was fucking jealous.
Not of Tails though, no. He wanted to make small clicking noises as someone groomed his quills (specifically Sonic.) and Shadow wanted to do the same to another person (probably Sonic).
Yesssss do it. Care for him-
He shook his head and opened his eyes staring at the two. Chaos he wished-
Well he wish it were-
“Chaos I wish that were me” he muttered quietly.
Or so he thought.
Sonic stopped and cocked an ear towards Shadow. Tails hadn’t noticed the quiet whisper he said.
“What was that Shadz?”
Yes yes! Groom. Care. Nourish-
“Uhhhh. I said I wish we could watch Iron man 3” Shadow said very matter of factly. Sonic only gave him a confused look before continuing his grooming.
NO!! It screamed.
“Iron man three isn’t even that good of a movie. I dunno why y’all like it so much” The other muttered before licking down a stubborn piece of fur atop his brother's head.
No, no!! Groom or Different movie. Choose different-
The kit had apparently heard enough of that that though, if the way he jumped up and glared at his brother was anything to go by.
“Hey easy ! Lil dude. You’re gonna mess up your fur and I’m not cleaning that again.”
“No- no. I cannot accept that my brother doesn’t think iron man 3 is a good movie! Sonic I am a scientist , an inventor. Tony Stark is like. My best role model. What do you mean.”
Shadow couldn’t help but notice that the purr from the other's chest had quieted down.
“I mean that it isn’t that good of a movie! I’m sorry buddy.” He reached for Tails again, in an attempt to fix the misplaced bang on his head again.
“I can't accept this… you’re just gonna sit here and break my heart?” Sonic smiled and flicked his brothers forehead. “At least don’t tell me you think The Little Merman is better than Iron man 3.”
“Uh Yeah? Obviously The Little Merman is the better movie!”
“Oh yeah? Then why hasn’t Shadow agreed yet?”
He snorted and threw a thumb toward Shadow. “That’s cause test tube baby over here doesn’t know what a good movie is.”
“ Hey!”
“I don’t hear you disagreeing with me.”
Shadow grumbled and turned the other way. Sonic was probably right. He technically was a test tube baby. He growled as the neck of the other stretched and molded to the muscles underneath.
He wanted to bite it. Just give a little cronch to it.
Nothin harmful.
The ache that he felt in his fangs grew more and the persistent voice in the back of his mind grew louder.
Bite, claim. Make him yours. Reprod-
He shook his head, a green flush filling his face. Okay nope nope nope .
They were not going there.
“You okay Shads?” Green eyes turned to him. “You look like you’re gonna throw up. You’re really green.”
“M’ Fine.” He managed to mutter, “Cant we just…. Watch the movie?”
Sonic gave him a worried look and sighed before standing up, “Fine. I’ll give in and we can watch Iron man three. But you have to take a shower tonight. You stinky fox.”
Tails smiled before mock saluting his brother and snuggling deep into the couch with a blanket. A booming sound from the tv made him jump.
“Sorry, shoulda warned you. It’s just the intro” Sonic smiled, “I’m gonna go grab some snacks. You want anything?”
Just you . The voice spoke. Shadow growled and pinned his ears
“M’fine.” Say thank you. Show appreciation. Show, show, show-, “… Thank you for the offer.”
He ignored the pointed look the other gave him and turned back to the screen.
Five minutes in and Shadow couldn’t seem to focus. Maybe Sonic was right, iron man 3 was a bad movie.
He would’ve preferred the Little Merman.
An hour in and the yellow fox had already fallen asleep on the couch cushion next to Sonic.
“He’s really out of it isn’t he?” Sonic brushed a piece of fur back, “I’d make him shower but I guess a growing fox needs his sleep!”
So caring. Perfect. Hold hand-
Shadow nodded towards the other. He watched as the hero of mobius stood and stretched, revealing his neck from under his scarf.
Right there. Right there! Bite!!
“Okay I’m gonna go take Tails up to his room real quick. You hold tight alright?” He interrupted.
Shadow nodded in understanding while the blue blur picked up the fox and dragged him to his room. Shadow didn’t miss the small kiss placed on his forehead.
So caring-
Shut up. Shadow replied.
Such a good mate-
No! Not mate. Just friend .
He could feel the voice in his mind give him a raised brow look.
Okay. Maybe I do like him. Just a bit. He admitted. He could feel a green flush flow over his face.
Goooood. Then bite-
I’m not gonna bite him! He yelled.
“Aaaaand he’s in bed!” Sonic walked in and placed a hand on his hip, staring at a grumpy Shadow. “You good?”
No. Not good. Not good unless bite-
“Peachy.” He muttered. The other gave him a worried look before going over to the couch and plopping down.
Right next to Shadow.
grab. GRAB!!
I’m not gonna grab him!! Are you fucking insane?? He argued
He was going insane. He just called his mind insane. What the fuck.
The hedgehog next to him sat half way off the couch, kicking his legs off. Shadow knew there was a high chance he was gonna fall and hurt himself.
NO no grab! Don’t let hurt-
“Sooooo. Whaddya wanna do?” Sonic started casting him a smile, “We can watch a movie or play games or oh! We could even-“
He was cut off as he slowly fell from off the couch, a small squeak escaping him. Shadow acted on instinct, despite what the voice in his head was telling him
Grab- GRAB SAVE!!
Ebony paws reached around and yanked the other back onto the couch. Perhaps a little too hard considering how he was practically hovering over Shadows lap.
“Heh . Thanks Shadz!” A small blush dusted his face, “Glad to have you always watching my back. Chaos I’m clumsy”
No. Not clumsy! Perfect, perfe-
A small growl crawled out of his throat as his eyes honed in on the right side of Sonics throat. He shivered as he slowly leaned in and-
He stopped ever so slightly hovering over the others neck. He could feel the small nervous breaths Sonic let out onto his shoulder.
He was right there.
“Dude you’re… growling again.”
Shadow gripped the others hips tighter and slowly brought him in. The rational part of his mind screamed at him to let the other go. At least preserve some of his dignity so he could leave this and go fuck off in a cave far away.
His nose twitched as it made contact with the blue furry neck in front of him. Shadow couldn’t help the small shiver that racked his body.
That cave better be really really far away.
“Do you have a therapist?” The blue one rambled on, “Cause this is some deep shit. I mean I don’t particularly mind all the touching or growling but-“
His growl got louder and he shoved his face into the others neck, “ Yes I do have a therapist. Just-“
He exhaled, willing his grip on the other to relent, “Just… be quiet for a sec.”
“Okay rude.”
“Sonic.”
“Fine, fine.” He muttered. Despite being held in a death grip by Shadow, he seemed very chill. Shadow on the other hand? No. Not so much
The voice in his head grew louder and the ache of his fangs more prominent. Slowly but surely, he raised his head from the others neck and released his hips. The other stood and shook his quills out a bit.
It’s right there . It’d be so easy to just-
He shook his head and looked up at Sonic. A small flush was on his face and he watched Shadow with interest.
“Yeah…. You’ve been acting weird.” He furrowed his eyes, “What’s up Shads?”
He also narrowed his eyes, “Nothing. Everything is fine. I’m living my best life.”
He narrowly watched the other, expecting a reply. The blue hedgehog stared at him and Shadow couldn’t help the anxious feeling he felt run down his back.
So this was what Tails has to endure…
Shadow tried to glare back. Key word being try.
He lowered his eyes and a green flush made its way onto his muzzle. The blue hedgehog scooched close to him and lovingly patted his shoulder.
“There there.” He said, “Let it all out to your bestie Sonic.”
No! The voice in his head screamed. Not bestie!
Was… was his mind upset that he just got friendzoned?
Okay yeah Sonic was right, he did need super therapy.
The paw at his shoulder squeezed and he couldn’t help the bristle of his fur. If he thought the voice was bad before it was off the rocker now.
Hold. Protect. Claim, claim, clai-
He pinned his ears and stared at the wall not daring to move a muscle. He was about 75% sure he could control his actions but the way Sonic was towering over him made him feel other wise.
The hand at his shoulder left and Shadow ignored it. Maybe Sonic finally grew tired of his brooding and he could go fuck off to that cave he always wanted. Cave life was simple. Shack life was a bitch -
He was cut off by something falling into his lap. His paws immediately froze in place and he didn’t dare to raise his head. His voice was raspy when he finally spoke.
“What are you doing. ”
“Uhhh. Deep pressure therapy I think? I dunno, I hear it’s useful. Calms people down. Which you need. Have you ever smoked weed Shadow? I think you'd-“
Yes. Yesssss. Keep safe. Make happy. Smoke weed
He was going to go to jail if Sonic kept this up-
“And you kept muttering about friendzone and voices and how you love cave life but Shack life is a biotch . Which by the way, Rude.” He flapped his arms as he spoke and a hand came up to fidget with his scarf.
“I also thought sitting in your lap would keep you from running off.”
Well. He got em there.
Chaos controlling out of the situation would only take Sonic with him and he couldn’t run with him in his lap. Well he could. But he would risk hurting him.
Noooooo. No hurt. No hurt mat-
“ Will you- “ he growled, “ I’m not gonna hurt him!”
Chaos this voice was fucking annoying. Why couldn’t it see he meant no harm to Sonic? In fact quite the opposite. He’d rather sit here. With him in his lap. For forever.
And maybe give him a little kiss.
“Well then, why don’t you?” A muffled voice asked. He must have pinned his ears again unknowingly.
“Why don’t I do what , Sonic?” He was chill. Totally fine. There was not a voice in his head telling him to do whatever it took to protect Sonic.
To please him.
To love him.
And yeah maybe the voice in his head was right because he did want to do all of those things. Maybe he did want to bring him gifts such as an innocent horse… or whatever it was called. Or be domestic with him and watch movies like iron man 3 because his little brother loved it, which he absolutely hated. Or protect him from Eggmans' stupid inventions even though he was capable of doing it himself because he was self-sufficient like that.
Shadow shook his head
It didn’t mean that the approach the voice wanted to take was necessarily correct .
Sonic spoke up again, “Kiss me.” He shrugged and waved an arm, “ Also 12/10 for that confession! I like it, it really elevates the vibes you know?”
Shadows eyes shot open and he looked the other hedgehog in the eye finding a blush on his face that made his heart beat faster. His ears slowly unfurled themselves and his voice had a slight growl to it.
“You… what-“
Did he… hear those thoughts? Was the blue blur a fucking mind reader now?
“No, I'm not a mind reader. That’d be really cool though.” Sonic laughed, “Eggman couldn’t talk any shit if I did too. It would be great .”
“Sonic,” He growled. The other laughed it off. Somehow it made him feel better.
He is pleased. Good. Good. Yesss.
“Nah Shadz. You… uh” A bright flush took over his face. “You may have mumbled some of that earlier. Like really quietly. Under your breath and since I’m in your lap I-“
Shadows paws twitched, feeling his claws unsheathe. Warmth flooded his face and he hardened his eyes at Sonic.
“ Sonic…” He muttered, “What did you hear.”
“Nothing! Nothing at all. Only a little bit.” He broke eye contact. “Okay a lot-a-bit. Like all of it. But don’t freak out!”
Too late.
His senses were going haywire and the hedgehog squirming in his lap didn’t help.
Calm, calm him. Help, help help-
Shadows hands hovered above the others hips and the sound of ripped gloves caught his attention. Green eyes looked over in concern. Black claws poked out of the fabric and tensed in the open air.
“Hey” , Sonic brought his hands to Shadows’ shoulders. “It’s okay.”
It was not okay. He currently has a squirming hedgehog in his lap and an alien inside his mind screaming that he was going to die if he didn’t….
What did the voice want? It was like it was urging him to hurt Sonic but at the same time care for him, bring him goods and keep him calm. It was weird.
“Shads just chill out.” He brought his paws to the front of his shoulders and squeezed. “Do what you need to do.”
I don’t know what I need to do! He wanted to shout. Then he wanted to run away and never see the other hedgehog again. Maybe buy another gun while he was at it because that would always fix his problems.
Don’t replace! No gun!
His temple throbbed. He was fucking tired of this.
The other slowly dragged his paws down the length of his arms before stopping at his paws and interlacing them. He squeezed and it made Shadows heart thrum.
“Besides,” He dragged their paws and settled them on blue hips, ”I don’t mind the touching.”
Red dusted the others cheeks and he couldn’t look away. Chaos Shadow was gonna die. He was going. To. Die .
Yes! Yes! Touch him. Touch mate.
He flexed his hands and willed them to calm down. They ever so slightly hovered over the others hips, only brushing over them occasionally. But when they did, Shadow could feel the shiver that came from the other.
“Shadz? You alright?”
Was he alright? He was practically shaking with… excitement? Nervousness? He couldn’t tell.
No no no. Happy. Excited. Never nervous-
Green eyes met red and Shadow could feel himself being pinned for an answer. And he tried really, really, tried. But the only sound that he could make was-
“Hmnhhbghhj.” He groaned.
He was leaving. Far away from this place so him and this mind demon could be isolated and stop embarrassing him once and for all. He was better off alone. But-
But the way Sonics lips twitched at the corner and his ears flicked with excitement told him otherwise.
Perfect, perfect mate. Yes, good. Good. So compatible. Stick together.
For once, he agreed with the voice.
“I- uh,” he began, “Sonic I-“
The grip on the others hips got tighter. Something Shadow did unconsciously even when there wasn’t a squirming blue hedgehog in his lap.
“Y’know Shadz, if all it took to break you down was you holding my hips then I would’ve done it ageeeees ago., lol” He snorted and snuggled back into his embrace, “Chaos your warm.”
Ages ago ?
Holy fuck . Shadow was dead. Surprise! He had already died and this was the afterlife; a blue speedster stuck in his lap, snuggled in the crook of his neck while Shadow held him close.
The voice in his head was a mantra of Yes! And bite bite bit-
Sonic brought a head to his face, redirecting it to him. He looked content. Still, he avoided his face.
“Look at me Shadow.” Worry was held in his eyes as he gazed upon them, “Talk to me big guy.”
“Did… did you just use ’Lol’ in an actual sentence? In real life?” His voice was gruff and the look Sonic gave him was more relieved than annoyed. Still, he furrowed his eyes as a cue to continue talking.
“There’s this… voice… in my head that tells me to do… things.” His face felt hot.
“Things like?” The other replied. A small smile was on his face.
“Like… bringing you stuff. Protecting you. Being… domestic , and-“ He cut himself off.
“ And…?”
“… biting you. On your neck.” He shivered as the voice started to yell. “I would never do that but-“
“You can.” Sonic interrupted.
“What?”
“I mean, yeah it’s kind of out of the ordinary but if it helps calm this random voice, why not?”
Why not? He couldn’t just rawdog Sonics neck. He could literally kill him.
Or it would kill Shadow.
Or it would quiet the voice.
“Shadow. We’ve been in crazier situations and you’ve had my back for all of them,” He rubbed his paw over the tops of his ears and Shadow leaned into the feeling. “I’m serious. Go ahead.”
“But I could-“
“Stop!” He shhhh’d , “I trust you. You would never hurt me.”
His heart made a steady bud-dum in his chest.
“Okay. How do you-“
The blue blur had already sat up, straddling his hips and stretching his back. The voice in his mind was going haywire .
“Alrighty. Come here!” He pat his neck and waited expectantly for the other to come in.
Go go go, bite bite-
A pair of paws on his face made him flinch and he furrowed his brows. Sonic gave him a soft smile in return and slowly dragged him to the crook of his neck.
Yeeeeeesssss . Goood .
But-
It wasn’t good. It was abrupt and not really the way he wanted to so call whoo Sonic off his feet. Pushing away from the shoulder, he was met with the confused gaze of Sonic.
“Shadz what-“
“Just let me-“ He paused, “Can I kiss you?”
No no no! Bite. Bi-
Sonic snorted, “Babe, you’re about to give me the equivalent of a hickey, you’re asking if you can kiss me? This is like 2nd base and we’re not even dating… yet?”
The use of ‘babe’ and ‘yet’ made him shiver. Still, he gave the hedgehog an expectant look. The other rolled his eyes before opening his mouth and closing it like a fish.
“Fine.” He looked away, a blush on his face. “But keep it Pg-13! My brothers in the other room and he’ll make me watch Iron man 3 again as punishment if he wakes up.”
Shadow snorted, “Yeah that movie sucked. Should’ve listened to you the first time.”
Sonic stared at him. And then looked away and back on him before bringing his hands to his chest and gasping.
“A man after my own heart!” He smiled before it faltered. “Wait.. did you only watch it because of Tails? Have you ever even seen The Little Merman?"
Sad, sad upset. Console him-
He averted his eyes at Sonics gasp. He knew the other was just playing but it still made him feel bad. His ears pinned, did he even want to ki-
“Ugh we’re sooo watching it for our first date. It is such a good movie.” He ran his hand in circles.
“…. Date?” He murmured.
Sonic froze. “Only if you want to Shadz. I won’t force you into anything but I wouldn’t mind-.” He paused. “I mean I definitely want to-“
Shadow smirked at the distraught look on his face. Despite the craziness of his mind at this confession…. He felt good. For once there wasn’t a blooming headache to accompany it. He smiled at the rambling hedgehog.
“And I know it’s super sudden but if you don’t then I’ll just-“ he was cut off by a strong paw cupping his jaw.
“Sonic,” he began, “Would you like to watch The little Merman with me? Yes in a dating way. And would you like to be my boyfriend?”
The others face was red. Shadow was worried he was going to have a stroke. The silence that followed made him anxious but the reality of the situation overcame the feeling.
How was the hedgehog that bad basically been flirting with him and in his lap for the last hour, nervous ?
“….. Sonic?”
“Hmmnbbhhhhjh” The other replied. Shadow resisted the urge to point out that it was the exact same noise he made earlier.
“Okay…” Shadow started, “Do I take that as a no or…? Should I leave?”
No no!! Stay-
Sonic eyes snapped up to him, “ No n -no. Stay.” He paused and Shadow looked at him expectantly, “A-And yes! Yes. I do want to be your boyfriend.”
“Okay. Cool.”
“Haha. Yep . Totally cool. Like a freezer. In Antarctica.” Green eyes flashed down in his lips and back up again. If he wasn’t already watching Sonic so intently, he would’ve missed it. He shot a questioning look towards the other. Who sat staring almost like he was contemplating somethi-
“Okay you know what? Fuck it.” Blue furred arms reached up around his neck yanking him down on top of the blue hedgehog. He caught himself above the other with his arms out and hovering over him between two blue legs.
He stared down at the other who looked up with a small blush on his face.
“Sorry.” He smiled sheepishly and wrapped his arms around Shadows neck, bringing him in, “didn’t mean to have that rough of a landing.”
Shadow stared at him, taking in the features. His quills were played behind his head in a comfortable manner and his eyes were relaxed but focused and absolutely glowed in the light of the room.
Fuck he was pretty.
And he really wanted to kiss him.
The two stared at each other and Shadow unconsciously leaned into him, tilting his chin towards his face.
“Sonic… can I-“
“Shadow. Not to be crazy or anything but if you don’t kiss me right now I might die.” His face flushed even more, “Actually no- I will die. Look what you’re doing to me.”
No no! Neck. Bite-
Shadow shivered and sent one hand to grasp the others face while the other caught his hip. He unconsciously ran his thumb in circles on it and didn’t miss the way the hedgehog under him shivered. Slowly but surely Shadow leaned down and connected their lips. It was-
Well, it was them.
A disaster to say the least.
Their teeth Clacked with the intensity they met with and Shadow was sure the two had bumped their noses pretty hard.
Still, it was fucking perfect.
Small giggles slipped from their embrace and Shadow leaned in even more. Squeezing the others hips tighter he finally broke away and landed his forehead on the others. Surprisingly the voice in his head stayed silent.
He opened his mouth to speak but was cut off by a paw cusping his face and bringing him back down into another kiss. This time it was gentle.
Lips moved against each other and Shadow felt a paw come up to play with the fur on his chest, a pleased feeling revering through his body.
Pulling back for air, he stared at the hedgehog beneath him. Flushed face, lips and lidded eyes took over his features.
Shadow loved it.
Coming back down, Sonic met him halfway, tilting his head so it wouldn’t get caught or bumped. The first kiss was chaste and the next was even more so. Deciding to test the waters, he put more pressure on the other hedgehog who let him in with a small gasp.
Fuckkkk Shadow was going to die. And then he was gonna worship this boy.
He brought a paw up and fiddled with the scarf around the others neck. Pulling away slightly, he yanked on it in a silent question, Sonic nodded in approval.
Lifting up the scarf he ever so gently set it aside, temporarily breaking their kiss. The other sat panting with his ears lowered and a thick red flush on his face. Giving a look to Shadow he dragged him back down initiating the kiss this time.
He felt Sonic slightly run himself over his canines with a small oh , noise and a shiver leaving him. Nipping at his lips in goodbye he pulled back and stared at the other.
Shadow jumped at the sudden voice, This… acceptable. Good for now.
Sonic sat dazed, panting heavy and Shadow brought a paw to the top of his head, slowly running them through the quills there.
Slowly but surely he leaned back down to press another kiss to his lips, this time chaste before following a line down the side of his neck. Occasionally stopping and nipping at a few places which was accompanied by a small gasp or whine of his name.
Eventually stopping at the place where his neck met shoulder, he stopped, about to pull back when-
“ No no no .” Sonic panted, “You did not just kiss the fuck outta me just to chicken out now. Go on Shadz.”
He stared, groaning at the blue fur beneath him. Sonic had essentially trapped him there with his arms and Shadow wanted-
What did he want?
He listened to the deep breaths from Sonic and looked at the marks that littered up and down his neck. The voice in his head was quiet and-
And Shadow wanted to bite it.
He slowly brought down his face to the spot and sat for just a second, breathing into the spot.. He just wanted to see if the other would squirm.
And squirm he did.
Sonic shuffled again, “Shad- oh!”
He snorted in his position slowly putting pressure on his fangs but not hard enough to pierce the skin.
Yesssss yesssss
It was overwhelming. The gasps from his partner and the feel in his mouth. His fangs burned and itched to bite down harder but he wouldn’t let them. The lights hurt his eyes and he acknowledged the small breathy noises leaving his throat. He was sure he was gonna pass out befor-
Yesssss.
A small sigh left Shadow before he fell lax on top of Sonic with an oof .
Leaving them indented for a moment, he breathed before moving back and examining his work. He wasn’t sure why but he felt good .
“Hooooly shit.” Sonic panted, “I thought I was gonna fucking die.”
Shadow could only groan in response.
“Did we die.” He continued, “I think we died? I feel floaty. And good? What the fuuuuck.”
Shadow snorted and only nuzzled himself further into Sonics neck. A deep rumble sound started but Shadow didn’t care enough to look for the source.
“Are you purring? I think you’re purring.”
The only response from him was a louder purr.
“Shadow. Hun, are you alive? I think we’re dead. Or high.”
He grumbled in response.
“Okay yeah. We’re high. As fuck. What the fuck is in your saliva because this is 10x better than wee-“
He brought a hand over his face and rubbed it in an attempt to shush him. He loved hearing him talk and could listen to him talk for hours on end but he needed rest.
His mate needed rest.
The purr in his chest boomed at the thought and he kept rubbing at Sonics face until a similar one came from his chest.
“Sleep.” He muttered. The only response from Sonic was a tired mumble. He nuzzled himself into the others chest, slowly falling asleep to the others purrs.
He was too tired to acknowledge the lack of an annoying voice in his head, though.
Shadow let out a small groan as he was roused from his sleep. Cracking open an eye open he winced at the offensive light coming through the window.
“ Fuck what happened.” He muttered.
Sitting up he looked around him, eyes honing in on the figure that lay below him. His blue fur contrasted against the couch and he looked-
Well fuck he looked bad. To say the least.
He had marks littered all over his neck and chest and tiny pin pricks of claw marks sat at his hips. The worst of it was on his neck.
A deep bruise marred the area where neck met shoulder and four teeth marks were very prominent. It didn’t help that Sonic was in such a deep sleep and to an untrained eye he’d look pretty injured.
“Oh my god. You killed him.”
Shadow whipped around, staring at the fox that stood in the door way. Fuck this looked bad. His brother was covered in bruises galore and-
The foxes eyes stopped on Shadows ripped gloves. His claws poked out just a bit. This was worse than bad, like super bad-
His internal monologue was cut off by a groan from the hedgehog underneath him.
“Shadz what-“ He groaned, “Fuck I’m sore.”
“Oh my god.” The Fox gasped, “Even worse, you guys had sex-“
Sonic shot up, “Okay! No we did not have sex,” a blush covered his face, “Who even taught you that word? And even if we did, do you think we would have it in the living room?”
Sonic rambled on, ignoring his brother's cry of ‘ I should know what sex is, I'm thirteen!”
“Look, Shadow just had some…. Issues?” He cast a glance over at him and Shadow nodded in approval, "That he needed my help for.”
“Sonic you literally have a hickey on your neck. It looks like you were mauled.”
The blue hedgehog blushed even harder and brought his arms up to cover his neck.
“ How do you know what a hickey is!? ” He screeched, frantically looking for his scarf. Once found, he put it around his neck, “I’ve failed you as a brother. Your innocence is tainted.”
The two just stared at each other. Seemingly forgetting that Shadow was in the room with them, he cleared his throat and decided to speak up.
“Also we did not have sex.”
Sonic blushed even more and pinned his ears this time. He threw a hand towards Shadow in a movement that implied see?
Tails still just looked over at the two before sighing, accepting defeat, “What issues caused you to bite my brothers neck anyways?”
The blue blur blushed while Shadow let a content smirk fall on his face, his chest puffing up. Tails looked at him expectantly
“I had this… voice pop up in my head. About a week ago. And it-“ He looked away, a blush crowding his face, “it told me to do things. To…. Certain people.”
The fox rose a brow, “Do these ‘certain’ people include my brother?”
He pinned his ears, “…. Maybe .”
“I don’t even wanna know how it ended in you having to bite him.” He paused bringing a paw to his face and tapping it to his chin, “This does explain a lot though.”
“Such as?” Sonic asked.
“I mean, all the gifts. Protection you gave him, not to mention the jealousy. And the horse,” He shot an accusatory glance towards Shadow, “It’s like base level courting ritual stuff.”
He felt his body run cold and his ears shot up off his head, “ What?”
Tails gave him a look, “I thought you knew? Was it not obvious?”
“I was just following what the voice told me to do!”
“Yes and speaking of that that, Shadow, aren’t you part alien or something?”
“What does that have to do with anythin-“
Oh
Ohhh
He could somewhat remember Gerald speaking about the “hive mind” of Black arms. The species lived to conquer and once they’d reach a certain age-
“According to my assumptions, once you’ve reached a certain age, a dormant gene will awaken, assisting you in finding a mate,” He paused, “It’s pretty common in most species, they just rely on pheromones and not…. Creepy voices. ”
Shadow sat staring at the fox who nervously swished his namesake. He rambled on, “And, assuming it’s like other animals, the pheromones, or voice in our case, stop once you’ve found the most compatible mate and ‘sealed the deal’. Or in your case.... bite him. ”
Shadow sat, like a deer in the headlights and the hedgehog next to him was no better. Poor Tails looked around anxiously before turning back to the door he came from.
“I’ll just be in my workshop.” He gave them a look before walking through the door, “Don’t have sex in the living room. I’m serious, or we’re watching Iron man three again.”
What the fuck.
He sighed, turning to Sonic, “We’re dense as fuck.”
The other chewed on a lip anxiously, “Do I…. Do I need to give Tails the ‘talk’??”
“If the talk is about him manipulating us into watching iron man three everytime we upset him, then yes.”
He walked closer to Sonic. A small smile was on his face and he slowly brought his arms around a blue waist.
“Sooo, speaking of what Tails mentioned,” He brought his paws up to Shadows face, ruffling the quills there, “is the voice in your head finally quiet?”
Despite the confident grin he wore, Shadow could tell the other felt some inkling of anxiety which-
Which would’ve made the voice in his head go haywire.
Holyyyyy shit.
Shadow grinned. A big smile gracing his face and his fur twitched in excitement. He was sure if he looked behind him, his tail would be wagging.
Grabbing the hedgehog tighter, he spun him around causing Sonic to let out a small squeal.
He was fucking free.
“I’ll take that as a yes then?”
Shadow smirked, his fangs poking out. Sonics eyes flashed down to them and a blush overtook his face.
“ Yes .” He muttered, before reaching down and kissing Sonic.
A bit roughly, he’d admit. It was leaning more towards TV-17 than Pg-13, but from the small gasp Sonic let out, he knew he didn’t mind.
“Thank you.” He whispered when he parted, leaving Sonics’ lips with a small nip.
“Uh. Anytime!”
The two sat, staring at each other. A month ago, Shadow wouldve gagged at how domestic it was. But now? The way the two were staring at each other. As if they were going to kiss at any momen-
Sonic suddenly giggled, “Babe, you had such astronomically low rizz that your dormant genes had to awaken and help you find a mate.”
Shadow rolled his eyes, dropping his waist and stepping away,“I’m taking the horse back.”
“ No! Not Shimmer.”
Shadow furrowed his brows at him, “you named her Shimmer?”
“Uh duh . It’s cause she lights up my life.”
Shadow laughed, “Fucking dork.”
Sonic huffed, lips upturned. To any other person he would have seemed upset but the way the corner of his mouth twitched told Shadow otherwise.
The other suddenly smiled and yanked Shadow over to the couch. He was practically vibrating in excitement.
“Okay, okay. Sit!!” The blue blur waved Shadow to sit on the couch, and placed a dvd into the tv, “Fuck you’re gonna love this movie.”
The intro played as Sonic sat down right next to him. Shadow subconsciously purred at the fact he was on the same couch cushion as him.
“We’ll see,” he murmured, placing his head on the others shoulder and closing his eyes.
Despite being half asleep, he could admit that the movie was actually good. If the singing and pretty animation was anything to go by.
“Shadow. Babe, babe look.” He cracked an eye open and gazed at the screen where Sonic pointed. On it was a Merman and a prince that he just saved. “Look, that's us.”
“Yeah?”
“Yeah! And I’m the merman. You’re the prince.” Shadow gave him a look.
“That’s a bold assumption coming from someone who can’t even swim.”
Sonic gasped, “Ow okay rude . Fine. No more Little merman for you.” He reached his hand out for the remote as if he was gonna shut it off and Shadow gave a weak no in protest.
“Stop! Fine you can be the Merman. Even if you can’t swim.”
Sonic sniffed, “It’s too late! My own boyfriend doesn’t even appreciate me.”
Boyfriend…
Fuck it sounded good.
He shook his head and wrapped his arms around sonic, slowly bringing him to his lap. He couldn’t help but let a smile rise on his face.
Sonic reached up and fiddled with the stray quill on the side of his head, “What’s got you so happy?”
“You”
A bright flush took over the others face and he slowly pushed Shadows face away, covering his own.
“ Stop . You dork” He peaked an eye open from behind his paw and smiled, “I’m happy too.”
Shadow hummed and brought the other down on his chest. Sonics paw found it’s way onto the puff of white fur and gently scratched at it with his claws. A deep rumble started in his chest and he slowly combed through the back of Sonics quills.
“By the way,”The blue speedster sat up a bit, “I knew what you said yesterday.”
“Which was?”
Sonic snorted, “Something along the lines of, ‘ Chaos I wish that were me.’ When I was grooming Tails last night.”
Oh
Fuuuuckkk .
A green flush took over his face and he subconsciously squeezed at the others hips harder. He avoided eye contact with the other.
“Look I swear it was the crazy alien genes.” He whispered, “And I have nothing against Tails. I’m sorry if it freaked-“
Sonic laughed. Like full on belly laughed with the snorts and all. He finished with a giggle and a wipe of his eye.
“Shadow I don't mind it. It’s normal for Mobians to do that to each other.” He patted his chest in a come here motion, “Come hither."
Shadow looked the other in the eyes and slowly came down, placing his head onto the others chest. An ungloved hand found it’s way into his quills and he melted .
“Ohhhh,” Sonic cooed, “So cute.”
Not cute . He thought, biting the others neck in retaliation, causing the other to let out a small yelp. He decided to ignore the small mutter of well you are , and instead nuzzled further into the chest.
Small coordinated licks on his ears caused him to droop, leaning his upper half on Sonic. The speedster let out a small huff of a laugh and a shake of his head before continuing his small act. A deep rumble began in his chest and he let out a content sigh when Sonic followed his licks with a firm hand, keeping his fur in place.
He rubbed his thumb over the place where Sonics’ legs met his body. A small purr fell through the other hedgehog and his ministrations stopped as he fell lax on top of Shadows head. He placed a small kiss to a blue neck and smirked when it was returned and placed on top of his head.
No words had to be spoken, he knew what it meant.
It was a way to say I love you .
He slowly closed his eyes and dropped his ears. The movie on screen was singing a song about wanting to be apart of someone’s world. Specifically the princes.
Shadow snorted at the irony of it.
Yes the hedgehog had many issues. Like his AC, and the fruit that he still needed to eat. But…
But the silence in his head and the purring hedgehog in his lap were the least of his problems.
He licked his fangs and gave the spot on Sonics neck another squeeze with them, reveling in the small shiver the other gave. He ran his tongue across the bite, then parted falling lax.
The purr in both their chests somehow got louder.
Fuck he was happy.
And by the content smile he felt at the top of his head, he was sure Sonic was as well.