Hey! Well I've had the idea for this story bugging my mind over and over. So I decided to take a break from The Weird, The Stupid, and The Freaky and write this. How ever the 14th Chapter of WSF should be up soon. That said I would like to say that this story has slight slash (boyxboy) themes. If ya can't handle it, then please just turn around and leave instead of criticizing the author. Feel free to call me a fag if you wish, if it makes your day :D! Also, I understand that many things depicted in here about college are not true at all! That being said, if you are actually interested in reading the story or have just ignored the warning above, Enjoy!
Disclaimer: You know the drill. I do not own Sonic or Co. I do how ever own a Sonic action figure. Yes I am pathetic. But hey I got it for Christmas long ago when I was 7 years old…
Chapter 1:
Shadow was nervous. That wasn't entirely normal for the ebony hedgehog though. Normally he had the "Try and talk to me and I'll kick your ass" expression plastered over his face. But right now he was nervous. Of course, all college freshmen were generally nervous when they started college. There were some who just went with the flow and had no problem, but there were some that were scared shitless. Shadow was currently categorized in between those two. Shadow stood in front of his building and gulped. Shadow may have seemed like a wimp to a passer by, but if they chose to say so out loud they'd have a lot of time to re-think their choice in a world of pain. Shadow had been dropped off by his only parent, Gerald to this place. His father left him in front of the building with his bags and the fading warmth of a hug. Shadow finally decided to stop gawking at the damn place and haul his bags and himself inside, out of the dull September breeze. Inside, the building's main floor was bustling with activity. Random students chattered as they moved their stuff around or in a strange white bat's case; tell a large red echidna to do it for her. Shadow couldn't help but stare at the two. They made the oddest couple, and would definitely stand out in a crowd. The bat had noticed him staring, and to his surprise, winked. Shadow sweat dropped. The bat whispered to the echidna, and then they both walked in his direction. When they had reached him (The bat and her red lackey that is,) Shadow was expecting an attempt at beating him so he was about to fall into a defensive crouch when to his surprise, the echidna offered his hand.
" Hey there. I'm Knuckles. You are?" Knuckles said in a friendly yet gruff tone. Shadow humored the red one with a rare smile.
"I'm Shadow…" The bat stepped forward. She was even more beautiful up close.
"I'm Rouge." She said plainly and smirking. Shadow took an immediate liking to the two. They led Shadow over to their spot and allowed him to butt them in the large line. As they moved on, they chattered about everything, and Shadow was surprised with himself. He usually wasn't one to engage in social acts. Perhaps he could have a fresh start here at college. It turned out that Shadow and his newfound friends were on the same floor.
"See ya later." Knuckles said. "Gotta break in the room." Shadow nodded.
"I see you later Shads. I can call ya Shads right?" Rouge asked. Shadow shrugged. Rouge blew a kiss to Knuckles and headed off in the direction of her dorm. Shadow started off, looking at the room number and the doors. He arrived at the door. He decided to knock in case his roommate was…to hell with it. Shadow pushed open the door. The room was pretty spacious, had two beds and a closet beside each. Also, there were some shelves, and two desks with lamps and phones. Then there was a small bathroom. One of the beds was occupied with a pile of bags. Shadow raised an eyebrow as he stared at the pile of seven bags and looked back at his. He was only carrying two. Shadow sweat dropped. Shadow shrugged and then threw his bags onto the empty bed. He lay down and stared up ceiling.
'So this is what it's like…to have god damn bags under your back!' Shadow scowled at his bags as he sat up and pushed them onto the floor. Shadow sighed and started unpacking. Suddenly the door opened and another hedgehog walked in. The new comer was about Shadow's height maybe half an inch shorter. His fur was stunning cobalt while his eyes were soft, gentle emerald. Which widened when they came into contact with Shadow's sharp crimson eyes.
"Hello gorgeous. What's your name?" The stranger asked, smiling. Shadow looked to see if there was a girl behind him or something, and then realized the hedgehog was speaking to him.
"Um…Shadow." He mumbled, absent-mindedly placing his clothes into a drawer inside of his closet..
"Shadow huh? My names Sonic." The hedgehog offered. Shadow nodded.
"You're a quiet one. Well I guess we're room mates then." Sonic giggled. Shadow raised an eyebrow.
"Mmm you are delicious!" Sonic exclaimed. "I could hug you." Shadow started getting his voice back (Shadow couldn't really speak that much when he was nervous).
"Umm…are you gay?" Shadow asked, his slightly cold voice returning. Sonic gave Shadow a pitying look.
"I prefer "eccentric" but yes." Sonic smiled once more. Shadow nodded. He turned back to his belongings. Sonic touched his shoulder, randomly walking over. Shadow turned slightly looking at the other hedgehog.
"You don't mind…do you?" Sonic asked. Shadow for the second time in his duration at the college smiled.
"Not at all." Sonic hugged him. Shadow just awkwardly stood there not knowing what to do. That's when the door opened and in walked a pink hedgehog. She had sparkling emerald eyes, and wore a white T-shirt complemented by a blue mini skirt. On her feet a were a pair of sandals.
"I'm not even gone for a second, and you're already molesting your roommate!" She said taking in the situation.
"Sis! I am not! It was a hug." Sonic groaned rolling his eyes.
"Baka!" The pink hedgehog smacked him. Shadow raised an eyebrow. Sonic winked.
"My name is Amy. I do hope my brother did not bother…you?" Amy looked at Shadow for the first time, and her voice trailed off. Shadow was a odd hedgehog. His fur was black, with red streaks on his arms and the back of his legs. On his chest, he had an odd patch of white fur. His eyes were a sharp, and mysterious crimson. Upon his wrists he bore gold wrings, along with white gloves, and shoes. The shoes were white, black and red.
"Aw he's so cute!" She squealed hugging Shadow, who for the second time that day, stood awkwardly not knowing what to do.
"Hypocrite." Sonic muttered under his breath. Amy turned around and glared daggers at him.
"Baka!" a painful smacking noise wrung through the room and Amy went towards the door. Before she took her leave she turned back.
"Don't forget to visit me brother. My rooms just down the hall. Don't forget to bring your cute friend with you!" Amy sighed dreamily and waved at Shadow, and exited. Sonic sighed bringing himself up from where he fallen.
"Sisters…" He muttered. Sonic turned his attention to Shadow.
"We're friends right?" Sonic asked grinning. Shadow smiled again and nodded.
DA Sly: Well that's the first chapter of Roomies! Don't forget to R&R!