Hanging Out
This is just a simple short story, nothing too grand just something that popped into my mind, enjoy.
Miles Tails Prower was working in his workship, trying to add some querks to his many planes, or as he would call them, his various versions of The Tornado.
The original Tornado, from his friend Sonic, had always been a source of inspiration for his many plane projects
"Once this is done, this will by my finest work...well at least this week", Tails boasted a little.
While working he heard a knock on his door.
"Wonder who that is? Probably Sonic needing my help with something"
Tails opened the door and was indeed correct, his best buddy Sonic was standing before him.
"Hey Tails, what's up?"
"Nothing much Sonic, just working on some planes"
"You really like working on those planes bro, are you attempting to start your own air force? Or your own airport, 'Air Prower', nice ring to it"
Tails chuckled at that, "Both those ideas sound cool but that's not what I'm aiming for, I'm just keeping planes handy for when we need them, well mostly me since I do most of the flying"
"Of course, you're really good at it after all"
"Thanks, so any reason you're here Sonic?"
"Nothing much, just need a little break, been dealing with Eggman for a while, and the fact that Amy won't stop chasing me"
"Ever consider just dating her once and thats it? Maybe she'll lighten up"
"No way, you give her a sample, she'll want the whole thing, I'll just wait for her to outgrow this thing, or maybe you can charm her and get her off my back"
"Seriously? You want ME to charm Amy away"
"Come on you're supposed to be my wingman, heh get it, wingman, since you make planes, which have wings"
"Gee, where would I be without your guidence Sonic?"
"Easy there sarcastic"
"Look I am not the smooth talking type, so I can't help you there"
"Well so much for that"
From the distance they heard "Sonic!"
"Aw crap, that girl is too damn persistent! Tails mind if I hide here a moment?"
"Sure why not, I'll cover for you"
Sonic went to a backroom while Tails remained at the door and greeted Amy.
"Hello Tails, have you seen Sonic?"
"You just missed him, he left"
"Aw man, I really wanted to speak with him, I feel like he always avoids me"
Tails raised his eyebrow, "Really, what gave you that hypothesis?"
Now Amy had risen her eyebrow, "What's with the sciencey word?"
"I'm kind of a science geek Amy"
"Anyway...he's always in a hurry, when I try to approach him, he dashes away, would it kill him to give me at least ONE date?"
"Well Amy help me with this Hypotheses, if you did date Sonic, and he wasn't interested in you, would you back away?"
"Sure, not that it would happen, one date with me and he'll love me"
"You're just full of confidence aren't you?"
"Yeah, why wouldn't I be?"
"No reason, anyway I need to get back to work"
"Ooh, can I see your work?"
"Um...sure I guess, but why?"
"I've always wondered how you built the stuff that you do, besides I feel like we don't spend a lot of time together, also I'm kinda tired from chasing Sonic"
"Tails let out a small sigh, "Sure you can stay, having a little company wouldn't hurt"
As they both made their way to the planes, Sonic slowly tip-toed toward the door and ran out the door.
"Thanks for watching my back buddy", Sonic stated.
Tails went back to work on his plane while Amy watched.
"You make that look really easy, how do you do it?" Amy asked.
"I've been doing it for years, the more you do something the more naturally it starts to come" Tails replied.
"I've been trying to get Sonic's attention for years and it hasn't felt natural"
"That doesn't count Amy"
"Why won't he notice me?"
"He notices you Amy, you just come on really strong, no offense"
"None taken, and how am I strong?"
"You attempt to drag him to unusual places, you often question him about marriage, and you just seem way too eager"
"I can't help it, he's so dreamy, haven't you felt this way about someone Tails?"
"Let's just say that, I've learned that emotions like that could blow up in your face if you're not careful"
"It won't happen if I'm dating a sweetheart, speaking of which Tails, you should find someone"
"I'm very happy where I am now Amy"
"But Tails, think about it, you would be a catch for all girls, wouldn't that be awesome?"
"Yeah but I need to finish up here, besides Amy I'm not exactly the most social person, so it wouldn't really matter"
"That's because you need some practice, personally I think you're a pretty charming young boy, you just need a little more charisma"
"Amy I think I'm too nerdy to have charisma"
"Nonsense, I think you have potential, you already have the cute factor, especiall your eyes, if I didn't have a crush on Sonic, I would definitely take you on a date"
Tails rubbed his head a little while blushing, "Thanks for that, I guess"
"Actually that doesn't sound like a bad idea"
Tails got a little nervous, "What doesn't sound like a bad idea?"
"You and I SHOULD date"
"...Run that by me again?"
"If we date, I'll get a little experience, you'll get a little experience, and maybe Sonic will get jealous, besides I'm kinda bored so..."
"So I'm just a second if you can't get Sonic?"
"Don't overreact, you don't even have to call it a date if you don't want to, it could be just a friendly get-together between two friends"
"What if any of our other friends see us?"
"Like who?"
"Knuckles, Cream, Blaze, Rouge, Chatoix? What about them"
"Knuckles wouldn't care, Cream wouldn't really say anything, Blaze doesn't casually show up to places, Rouge is not our friend she's just some trampy jewel thief and Chaotix...well they may start that annoying detective stuff but that's nothing my hammer can't handle for us if need be".
Tails sighed in defeat, "Fine, we can have a get toether, just a quick one, I need to finish up"/p
"Relax, we haven't seen a sign of Eggman for a while"
"That's what worries me, he's probably building something dangerous to kill us all, or enslave us, or both"
"You don't need planes to defeat Eggman, remember when you defeated him by yourself in Station Square, that was a big scary robot too"
"Ok fine, we'll go, I'll see you in a few hours, oh and don't worry about dressing up, just be normal"
"Yay, see you later Tails" Amy then left the workshop.
"Sonic, you owe me big time for this"