Cream and Tails went out to the ice cream parlor. They have been doing a lot recently as friends. Going to the amusement park together, going to the movies, taking swim lessons, etc. Cream was ready today to confess her secret to Tails.

"Tails," Cream said as she licked her ice cream cone. "Can I tell you something?"

"Sure," Tails said, whipping a drop of ice cream from his shirt. "Tell me anything."

"Tails, I think I love you."

Tails starred down at the ground, looking guilty.

"What's wrong Tails?" Cream asked. "D-Don't you love me back?"

"Well, it's…it's just that…it's…" Tails couldn't find the words.

"Is there someone else?" Cream asked? "Do even like me?"

"Cream, no, I like you as a friend. But the truth is, we'll never be more than just friends."

"Why?"

"Promise me you'll keep it a secret."

"Promise."

Tails looked around, took a napkin out of the dispenser, pulled a pen out of his pocket, wrote on the napkin, folded it and passed it to Cream.

Cream unfolded it and nearly screamed when she read it. There were only two words on it, but these were two very shocking words. Printed on the napkin were the words "I'm Gay". Cream wanted to cry out, but she remembered the promise she just made. She took a deep breath and asked "You are?"

Tails looked down. "Yes I am. I understand if you don't want to be my friend anymore, but please keep…"

Cream reached across the table and put her hand on his shoulder. "It's okay Tails, I don't mind."

"You don't?"

"No, not at all. In fact, I think it's kind of cute."

Tails blushed.

"So, what's it like for you to be around a girl like me?"

"Well…sort of what it's like when you're around Amy. I still like you as a friend, but I don't find you attractive."

"Oh, I see." Cream looked down.

"Oh no, I don't mean it… "

"It's okay Tails I get it. So is there any particular boy you have a crush on?"

"Yep. Sonic."

"Really? Since when?"

"Well, ever since we first met. I was all alone in the bushes, abandoned, and then he came. That blue hedgy. I remember staring into his eyes. I instantly fell in love with him. I have been ever since."

"Aw, how sweet."

"Yeah, but he'll never love me."

"What makes you say that?"

"Well, he's strait. I don't think he'd go for another boy like me."

"Well, what if we make him fall in love with you?"

"What do you mean?"

"Let's push you two together."

"Really? You would do that for me?"

"Sure I would! What are friends for? But you are going to have to help of course."

"Oh yes, yes." Tails said excitedly. "I'll do anything to get Sonic to love me."

"Okay," Cream took a notebook out of her purse. She brain stormed and wrote down a few ideas. The two of them finally came up with an idea that they both thought would work. "Now go get him!"

"I will." Tails ran outside and looked for his love. He finally found him at the hot dog stand, eating a chili dog. Tails went up to the stand, bought himself a hotdog, and went over to the table where Sonic was sitting. "Mind if I join you?"

Sonic looked up from his chili dog. "Oh hey little buddy. No not at all."

Tails pulled a chair and sat down across from him. "So what are you up to?"

"Just out here grabbing a chili dog. Then I'm going to go and spend the night in a hotel again."

Tails looked worried. "Why?"

"Because Amy's started staking out my house. She ambushes me whenever I get home."

"Oh that's bad. Why not just call the police then?"

"I don't hate her that much." Sonic took a bight of his chili dog. "I'll just stay there until she gives up."

"Or perhaps you could stay with me?" Tails said, hopefully.

"Really? I wouldn't be a bother to you?"

"Are you kidding? I would LOVE to have you over." Tails also secretly said to himself. "Actually, I would just love to be around you." But he didn't say that to Sonic.

Sonic finished his chili dog and got up. "Then let's go!" The blue hedgy did his signature thumbs up pose.

Tails blushed whenever he saw that, but he did a good job at hiding it. "Yeah, let's go. The tan fox led Sonic back to his house. It was a suburban house at the edge of town. Tails chose this location because it would make for a better spot for the Tornado to take off. Tails ushered Sonic inside. "Welcome to my house. I know it isn't very big, but what's mine is yours."

"Thanks little buddy!" Sonic said excitedly. "I really appreciate this."

"Oh no problem. I only have on bed, so I guess you'll have to sleep on the couch." Tails was about to suggest his bed, but then he remember the plan. He can't move too fast. He has to take this slowly.

"Thanks Tails, you're the best!" Sonic ruffled his hair.

Tails felt happy to get this close to his Sonic. But he had to stick with the plan. "So uh, Sonic, what do you want to do?"

"Well, I don't know. How bout we watch a movie or something?"

"Sure, I just rented Scott Pilgrim vs. The World."

"Sweet! I've always wanted to see that movie."

Tails put the movie in the DVD player and made them some popcorn for them to eat. The two of them sat down together and watched the movie. It's not like they didn't do this thing together all the time as friends, but Sonic just never knew that his little buddy was working to get him to love him. After the movie was over, Tails decided it was time for dinner.

"What are you in the mood for?" Tails asked.

"Well I had that chili dog a while ago, so nothing too big."

"How about I just order us some pizza?"

"Sure, that would be great."

Tails took out his cell phone and ordered a pizza. Tails fantasized that they were on a date while they were eating. He liked to do this whenever they had dinner together. Tails felt happy in his little fantasy land. Everything went his way there. But eventually he had to leave his fantasy world and get back to reality.

Tails set up the couch that night for Sonic to sleep on it.

"There are extra blankets in the closet at the end of the hall." Tails said. "There's supposed to be a snowstorm tonight; so just grab any extra blankets if you get cold."

"Ah thanks little buddy." Sonic said. "I can't thank you enough for what you're doing."

"Sonic," Tails said blushing. "I've told you not to sweat it. I'd do anything for my buddy." He hugged Sonic. Now to some people this would see this as a sign that Tails was gay; but Sonic and Tails were so close that they had bro hugs all the time. This made Tails very happy.

Sonic got on the couch and tucked himself in. "Night buddy." Sonic said as he rolled over and went to sleep."

Tails went to his own room and tucked himself into be. Around midnight, he woke up and went to get himself a glass of warm milk. Tails noticed on his way to the kitchen that Sonic was shivering in his sleep. Tails grabbed a blanket and put it over Sonic. The blue hedgy stopped shivering and smiled in his sleep. Tails caressed his forehead. "Sweet dreams my love." He smiled and went back to bed.