As the Sonic Boom team had their routines back together, it was time to take a break from the Egghead. Everyone started to enjoy their free time all but Tails were having fun. The thing is, Tails managed to recall memories from his past adventure, and having to have his future girlfriend, Cosmo, to sacrifice herself for her friends, especially the one she cares for, Tails. Tails is devastated all of the time when those memories show up. He had missed Cosmo so much, but the good thing is that his friends care for his well-being, especially Sticks.
Sticks and Tails became close friends since the day they met when Eggman stayed over in his house. The first few days, they had been acting "rough" with each other, but when Sticks won the "Awardee Award", they had set their differences since then. Tails was even kind enough to give a hand in preparing Sticks on how to be a lady (even though it was not on TV, I know.). They even had a blast together when they have to defeat Eggman together. There we a few setbacks, too. Tails didn't forgive Sticks for throwing U-T into the water, but he eventually did.
In the meantime Tails is bawling in his room, Sticks walked in and noticed the devastated kitsune. She wanted to help Tails, but she had other things in mind. At first, she was about to leave Tails on his own, but thought it over again, and was willing to come in and help him out.
"What's the matter, Tails? Why so down? Is it those memories again?" Sticks asked.
"Hey Sticks, it's nothing. The usual. I just can't get over what has happened in the past. I feel incomplete without Cosmo…"
"Do you know how long was it lasting? I care for you, a lot. Please tell me…"
"I don't really know, around over a year."
"OVER A YEAR?! Tails, that's too much for your heart to bear! Are you depressed?"
"I don't know..." Tails slurred.
"Tails, I know that you are still devastated about what has happened, but you gotta move on. You must start a fresh with all of us here!" Sticks beckoned.
While the small argument kept going on and on, Sonic eventually walked in and saw Sticks first.
"Hey Sticks, have you seen Tails?" Sonic asked.
"Yeah… He's right in front of you…" Sticks said in a sarcastic voice.
"Oh, well then how dumb of me!" Sonic said. "Hey Tails, you okay?"
"Never merrier, Sonic." Tails lied.
"Oh, okay. I'll see you later, buddy!" Sonic bought the lie and dashed away into the hut.
"Why would you lie to your brother like that?!" Sticks exclaimed.
"I'd rather not talk to him about it. If I did, I would have to go through his 'intensive care' until I fully recover from the memories. The only person I will be willing to talk about it is you, Sticks."
"Eh. I can see your point. And why only me?"
"I don't know. I never thought about it." Tails lied.
"Erm… okay? You sure going to be fine for now?"
"Yeah. You can go if you want."
"Okay, see you later Tails!"
In the meantime Sticks left the workshop, Tails was completely lost in thought. He is currently confused why he is willing to talk to Sticks about it.
Why would I only talk about my haunting memories to Sticks and not the others? Does she understand me better, does she ever gone through the same thing as I do?
Tails was still asking himself questions for the next 10 minutes, but he might have come to a conclusion to his own question.
Do I like Sticks as more than friends?