Well, this is my entry for Amy Rose's Itty Bitty Christmas Story Contest (http://graffitiwall.tripod.com/christmastime.html), thought of and written on December 22nd, the cutoff date for submissions. And here I thought I wouldn't be able to enter for lack of ideas, it's just like me to come up with something at the last minute. =^_^;=
As for which character is doing the thinking in this story, I left it open on purpose, pick your favorite (or least favorite, as the case may be) character to pair with Sonic and look at it that way. =^_^=
Also, though I really don't think it needs to be said, I still don't own Sonic and company (no, not even their disembodied thoughts), and, really, this is probably a good thing. =^_~=
Nothing Personal
LH-chan, Christmas '02
He kissed her.
He really kissed her.
Sonic the Hedgehog is kissing Amy Rose...and all I can do is stand here and stare.
I could tell myself that it's just the mistletoe over their heads...
...just a tradition...just a game...
...doesn't mean anything...
The mistletoe in my own fist crumbles...my fingernails dig into my palms.
If he'd kissed me under the mistletoe...I wouldn't have said it didn't mean anything.
That was the plan you know...
With just a few leaves, I could have told him how I feel.
For just a few moments, I could believe that he felt the same way.
Even if he pushed me away afterward...
...even if he said he never wanted to see me again.
It was just a joke, I could always say in my defense. A little Christmas prank.
Nothing personal.
Everyone would have a good laugh...everything would go back to normal.
Nothing personal.
No...of course I don't love you.
But, I'd still have the memory...his lips on mine.
It's a dirty trick...yes, I do know that.
It doesn't matter now...I can't even have the memory...
...he kissed her before I had my chance...
...I already know how he feels.
He's still kissing her...did I mention that?
The crumpled mistletoe leaves fall from my hand to the floor.
No one sees them, or at least, no one says anything...
...and I'm sure no one saw that tear on my cheek, before I wiped it away with the back of my glove.
No, my friends, nothing's wrong...just have to leave a little early.
No, don't worry, there's no trouble. Enjoy the party without me.
The gift for Sonic? The one I wanted to give him in person.
Nevermind, I'll just leave it here...under the Christmas tree.
No, really, it's okay.
Yes...I'm sure...
Happy Christmas to you too...