Shadow shivered in the cold.

"I want to go home…" he whispered. However, home was nowhere to be found. "Why did Sonic have to…" he stopped short. Who was that girl? In the snow he saw Amy Rose crying.

"Are you okay?" She looked up.

"Uh…" She said stupidly. "I just…I mean, I, um…" She looked down. Shadow smiled to himself.

Why does she look so familiar? He thought. I swear I've seen her before… "Hello, my name is Shadow Belikov. And you are?"

"Rose…uh, Amy Rose…" She mumbled in response. Unfortunately, Shadow only caught the first part.

"Hey Rose." He held out his hand and she took it gratefully. Once she was on her feet once more, he repeated his earlier question."Are you okay? I mean, why are you crying?

(Amy's POV)

I was taken aback. I didn't know who this man was, but I felt like I could trust him with anything I said. Would it be okay to tell him? It's not like he knows Sonic…

"Okay, um…I like this guy, Sonic, and I-" I saw how he froze up when I said his name. "Do you know Sonic?"

"Yes. I get it, he's nice, and a great friend. I see you like him more than that, but let me tell you now that he isn't worth it."

I bit my lip. "Well, do you know anyone who IS?"

(Shadows POV)

Damn, who is this girl? And why is my heart about to come out of my throat?

"No," I choked out."Not off hand."

She looked disappointed. Was I missing something? Why-oh, God, Shadow you're an idiot. Ah, well. Maybe I can get her to ask me something like that again…

"Well, Mr. Belikov, I'd better be going." She turned to leave.

No. I wasn't going to let this girl be gone so easily. After calling out a goodbye I took to the shadows-huh-and followed her through the city.

God, I thought to myself, it's gonna eat at me until I figure out who she isn't it?

Yes, a voice answered. Yes it will.

(Amy's POV)

I unlocked my front door with a smile on my face. It's not every day you get to meet a new friend. I like new friends. And Shadow was such a gentleman! A bit grave looking, I suppose, but very sweet. Now if only a certain blue hedgehog were a bit more like that.

Just then my phone rang. I saw Sonics pictures appear, along with his signature ring tone;

Where have all the good men gone
And where are all the gods?
Where's the street-wise Hercules
To fight the rising odds?
Isn't there a white knight upon a fiery steed?
Late at night I I toss and turn and dream of what I need

I need a hero
I'm holding out for a hero 'til the end of the night
He's gotta be strong
And he's gotta be fast
And he's gotta be fresh from the fight
I need a hero
I'm holding out for a hero 'til the morning light
He's gotta be sure
And it's gotta be soon
And he's gotta be larger than life

Somewhere after midnight
In my wildest fantasy
Somewhere just beyond my reach
There's someone reaching back for me
Racing on the thunder and rising with the heat
It's gonna take a superman to sweep me off my feet

"Not answering your phone because you like your ringtone too much…" I muttered as I put my droid up too my ear. "Hey Sonikku…" I breathed into my phone.

"Amy, hey, will you meet me at the bridge say, 8 tonight?" Sonic cheerfully asked.

"Yes!" I shouted. "Uh…I mean…lemme check my schedule… Oh, I'm really busy but I think I can make an exception." Go I sound lik an idiot.

Sonic laughed. "Haha, well your Amy, after all. You must be pretty busy."

"Yeah," I said coolly. "I've got poetry slams, and softball, and I of course have to make time for the little people llike you."

"Of course! Well, I'm glad you could make time for me tonight. I'll see you there."

"Bye Sonic." I smiled.

"Buhbye now!"

(Sonics POV)

Oh hell yeah! I knew she would say yes.

"Well?" Tails walked in.

"No, she said she hates me and never wants to date me ever.-" I rolled my eyes.

"And who's to say she didn't? Well I'm glad you're giving her a chance." Tails smiled at him.

"Not only am I giving her a CHANCE. I really think I'm ready for a serious relationship."

"Well good luck!" Tail flew off.

Now to go and pick out the perfect bouquet of roses for Amy.

(Shadows POV)

NO! Goddamn it! I didn't even have 5 seconds to knock on her door! The "Sonikku" had to go and… Damn. I know where I remember her from. She's the fangirl, the one I pitied, the one I always envied Sonic…

No. No, I don't envy Sonic. Perhaps I did, once, but not now.

Why should I envy him the girl? No…

Why SHOULDN't I envy him the girl?