Most of my stories are riddled with drama- but seeing spring showing up here again has made me feel so light and cheery, I was compelled to write something to fit the oncoming awesomeness of summertime! x3 This is a short story (for ME anyway...LOL) that I wrote in honor of the feel good season: and my favorite hedgehog couple. It's about time we all got to read some fat free Sonamy- happiness without the waterworks for once!

Hope you all enjoy this one!

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Sonic the hedgehog, never one to even know the meaning of the word late, was in a bit of a hurry. He was cutting it close today, gripping his acoustic guitar in its case near to him, racing.

He stopped in a Mobian Park for a moment, completely empty. Weird! On a beautiful, clear sunny day like this, parks were usually filled with Mobians out enjoying the day. That's when it occurred to him- oh yeah! Everyone would be at Twinkle Park, enjoying the rides over ice cream and junk food, amidst a swirl of heat, music and chaos... he shrugged to himself, allowing a grin as he shaded his eyes from the sun. He personally preferred to be in the open fields, amongst the trees, hearing the flickies chat with each other as the bees went about tending to the stretching varieties of flowers. He sucked in a long, slow breath, and let it out gently. Who wants to be strapped up in a dirty, metal machine run by some shady looking dude when they could be here, admiring Mobius for what it truly was?

He never understood most people, anyway. He couldn't get inside their heads. He chuckled to himself. Perhaps that's the way people felt about him. Then he checked his watch- which he absolutely loathed wearing, but would dust it off and use it on special occasions.

Today was definitely special.

And he was getting side tracked again! This was why he never carried watches!

They made everyone panic. If you know the time, you know you're too early, you know time is going too slow, too fast, or you're too damn late.

Man, if he didn't have to lug his guitar around he'd so be there by now... but he doubted the case would hold up against his intense speed. Or... perhaps if he didn't run at the speed of sound... he was about to start into a run, getting into position to sprint with an intense concentration, when a voice cracked across the peaceful park scene.

"SONIC!"

That, made his back stiff. He closed his eyes, inhaling sharply.

Definitely going to be late.

Wait for it, wait for it...

Tightrope

(A Sonamy fluff by luigiisstellar x3)

"I so never expected to see you here, of all people!"

GLOMP.

Sonic felt a pair of arms encircling his neck, felt the quills on his back gently pressed down by someone else's presence... he didn't even have to turn around.

"A-Amy! What're you doing here?" He gulped, and felt her giggle against his back.

"Whadda ya mean, silly? Same thing you are- enjoying this gorgeous day!" She threw herself from him to perform a mirthful twirl, and now she was in his vision. Of course, she was wearing her traditional red dress- the same thing she'd worn when he found her with that bird- or more like, she found him... it had definitely been a while.

When he'd first seen her, she had short quipped quills, a tutu, and converse sneakers. Then when she ran into him at Station Square that time... and well, now she wore... it had definitely been a while. He was snapped from his thoughts abruptly at her loud, sharp gasp- and he tensed, ready for whatever monster Eggman had definitely thrown forth!

"Sonic!!" She cried, and he hopped in front of her as instantaneous as brushing daily, fists clenched and ready to go. He eyed the area with an eagles perception, poised for battle.

"Whut?!- I don't see it Amy, I-"

"Your guitar!" Her eyes were now fixed on the case on the ground, basked with excitement "Why do you have it with you?" He deflated from hero stance, arms falling to his sides as he unclenched his fists and faced her. Well, that was anti-climactic.

"Oh, I uh... I'm jamming today, remember Sonia & Manik?"

"Your brother and sister? They're here?! Oh-my-gosh it's been-"

"Ages, I know. They only get to visit once every millennium it feels like."

"You guys don't exactly live the most normal lives for visiting, anyway." Amy snorted, and Sonic had to agree. Once every rare moon, he would get a visit from his siblings, Sonia and Manik. They were always so busy in keeping the peace in their own worlds, it was rare they ever got to cross paths. But when they did, Sonic had a blast, especially jamming with them.

"You could say that- Look, I gotta jet!" Sonic fussed, looking at his watch, and feeling a slight panic at what he saw. She appeared disheartened, to say the very least, ears falling as she pouted.

"You've got to leave already?" she queried. "You just got here..." she put a hand on his arm, which he stole back as he was getting ready to run.

"I'm busy Ames..." his smile seemed apologetic as he turned to leave, scratching the back of his head with a lifted leg. "Sorry-but I'll see ya around!" He hiked his guitar up swiftly.

"Fine, Sonic! Don't want to hold you up if you're so busy. I've only been here alone all day, waiting for someone to talk to." She ranted, then turned from him in embarrassment as she started to stomp off. She actually wished she hadn't said anything now, instant regret. She knew it was rare he got to see his siblings- but in her usual fashion of hot-headedness, it just came out. She couldn't help it! It always seemed that Sonic was too busy for her. All she wanted was to see him sometimes, but even that was a struggle. She felt like a waste of his time often, though that wasn't something she strived to make public. She'd abashed herself with her little rant- she half wished he'd ignore it and just speed off.

"You've been here all day all by yourself?" His unique voice reached her as she made a few stomps, causing her to halt abruptly where she was going. "What time didja get here?" She lifted her hand to her face. Now she felt her eyes stinging with embarrassment. She couldn't tell him how pathetically long she'd hung around here! Of all the times he'd chosen not to speed off on her, it had to be the time she was feeling hyper dramatic.

"Oh what's it to you anyway?" She sputtered, sniffling, hoping to deflect him. "You never care, you're too busy to!"

"Amy, that's not fair!" Sonic reprimanded, surprising her with his defensiveness. She turned to look at him, eyelashes clinging to droplets of dismay. And she was taken aback by how cheerless her outburst had made his eyes, pointed blue ears drooping in guilt. "I just had plans-"

"Oh I know, I'm sorry!" Guilt weighed her heavily, not meaning to make him feel bad- she just didn't want to be seen crying right now. A little late for that. "I'm just lonely." She barked in humiliation. "And bored. Cream is gone out with her mom and Tails is upgrading the Tornado again and Knuckles never leaves that stupid shrine and you're-"

"Did you say nobody has been here all day?" Sonic interrupted, approaching her, earning him a hmpf.

"That's right all day, nobody! Gee, I thought there'd be plenty of people in such a pretty park... stupid theme park with it's two person rides..." Amy grumbled, kicking a rock out of the ground harshly.

"Me too..." Sonic mused, looking around. "Looks great, huh? Better than some smelly, slow rides." He laughed, and she laughed at that with him, drying her eyes.

"It's not that bad..." She giggled. "Oh well- go on then! Don't end up late. I guess I'll just go home and practice baking, I'm behind on my recipes anyway..." She rubbed the back of her head, looking away without much excitement. "Have fun Sonic!" She held up a hand with false pep as she began to walk away. He stood there, arms folded, contemplating savagely in his mind- really racking his brain. Now, she was far enough away that he couldn't pick out what tune she was humming. Finally, rubbing his hands over his face in preparation to calm his nerves, he made a decision. And... she was a smudge of pink and red in all the green now.

"W-WAIT!" He bawled, closing some distance between them with a blur of red sneakers, careful not to hit his guitar off of himself. She simply stopped, back on to him, arms folded. She glanced at him over her shoulder.

"Now you're telling me to wait? You were just trying to get away!" She pointed out, and Sonic glanced at his watch again... then tucked it away beneath his white glove. He sucked in and out a long breath, hoping he didn't sound nervous at all.

"I know but- c'mere for a sec!" He made that order unnecessary when he closed the distance with a whooshing sound from behind. She felt fingertips at her shoulder and she took one step forward to prevent them landing on her, biting her lip. This could be fun!

"You're not the boss of me, Sonic the hedgehog! You said you're busy, go on." She stuck up her nose, honestly just amusing herself now. She attempted not to laugh when she felt a gust of wind, the sun hitting her closed eyelids.

"Amy- you're sure nobody came here-"

"Yes, is that so hard to-" Her voice caught in her throat at the sudden feeling of Sonic's hand finally securing her shoulder, in an attempt to stop her walking. She opened her eyes and realized he was standing in front of her, walking backwards.

"Sit." He smirked, lime eyes bewitching her, and she was so confused by him still being here, she did it on the spot. Folding her legs under herself, she watched him curiously as he- he wasn't... she let out a gasp of mirth as he knelt on one knee, and flipped open the top to his guitar case!

"OH!" She squeaked noisily, hands slamming the ground excitedly. "Oah SONIC!-" His finger was suddenly in her face, like a bolt of lightening, accompanied by his slightly pink face.

"One. ONE SINGLE word to ANY of the people we hang with who'd even be considered guys-" He began to warn in his vibrant, 'tude ridden voice.

"Oh I won't, I won't I promise, oh-my-God I can't waaait!-" She bounced and laughed excitedly, clasping her hands and pulling on her quills in a girl fit.

"Alright, alright Jeez, don't tear yourself limb from limb dude!" Sonic laughed, highly amused by her bout of fan-girl insanity. "Let me tune it for a sec, I've been runnin' with it..."

"Are ya gonna play me a sonnng?!" She gushed, putting both hands to her mouth, just wanting him to admit it. He raised a brow with a guffaw.

"Nah, I was gonna flip some pancakes with it-"

"AHHHH!" She bawled, throwing her hands up. "You are playing me a song! Sonic, what one?! Do I know it?! I-I'm-"

"Ok calm down and maybe I'll tell ya!" He said from behind the guitar, gulping down waves of laughter. He couldn't sing like this if she was going to keep making him crack up! He'd sound terrible!

"I was lookin' for somethin' kinda- uh, d'ya remember that girl you were crazy 'bout listening to-"

"Still AMMM-AH, KYLIE MINOGUE!" She howled, and Sonic re-opened one eye after that blast with a huge grin.

"That one. Yeah. The really, really girly one." He stuck out his tongue in entertaining disgust. "Ack...really girly. Who I totally have no idea why you like so much-"

"It's fun music!" Amy protested. "It's got fun beats!"

"Ugh..." Sonic chuckled, rubbing a finger under his nose with a cheeky expression. "Suuure." She started to look satisfied before he continued with "Man, but she's so mushy-"

"I like mushy, thank you!" Amy declared proudly, arms folded with eyes closed.

"No kidding. Whatever floats your boat- uh anyway, I tried to do a song by her so I went through a few of hers but none of them were...eh, quite what I was lookin' for. Too high, too sappy and girly, euugggghh..." He shuddered visibly, and her brow drew low in aggravation.

"Sonic!..."

"Ok, ok! But. BUT! I did find one..." He held up a finger "that was kinda spot on. And, I'm totally sure you haven't heard it yet." He said proudly. "It took ages to get down the acoustic chords... lemme make sure this thing doesn't sound like crap." He grumbled, testing a thumb along the strings. She seemed enlivened by the fact that he'd chosen a Kylie tune.

"You're sure I haven't heard it?" She grinned enthusiastically, and he nodded. "Wow! Now I'm all excited, I just love her! ...Is it mushy, Sonic?" Amy's sly, jeering elbow was met with a playful glare.

"Look all I'm sayin' is it gets the point across." His grin grew vast at this point. "And it wasn't so sappy I felt like I should be wearin' a dress singin' it-"

"Ooh, you're trying to bug me!" She decided, leering at him wearily. "I bet you're going to trick me and play something mean!"

"Amy, I'm just playin' around- I just wanted to find the right song, seriously!" He laughed, holding his hands up for mercy.

"You mean to play for me?" She grabbed the larger hands, shutting him up momentarily.

"I, I'm uh..." Sonic stuttered, taking them back as a hand went flying to the back of his head nervously. Then it came back as a finger in her face, making her grin magnify with smug satisfaction. "N-no telling the guys, off limits-"

"Ok, fine!" She giggled. "Cross my heart! ...Besides, Cream isn't a guy..." She egged, looking deviously thoughtful.

"AMY!!"

"Ok, ok, wait forget it just don't put it back..." She rushed in a pleading tone, jolting forward to grab his arm as he was moving the guitar nearer to the case, face flaming.

"Alright..." He tittered, testing out another strum loudly now with his fingers. She peeped with excitement, wiggling closer. His leer was now tinted with bashfulness, though the flush was fading from his cheeks. Sonic wasn't one to blush from shyness easily.

"I'm not claiming to be a Mobian Idol or anything, so take it easy on me." She giggled at him, eyes brimming with enthusiasm.

"It's just me, Sonic."She smiled, and there was a hidden warmth in his eyes when he smiled back in his usual half grin.

"I know, but that's..." He faltered, and this time he did blush, his expression now reading impatience at his own shyness. "Anyway, wish me luck." He chortled, now sitting indian style to hold the guitar at his comfort level. She sat before him with legs tucked beneath her, a fist pressed to her mouth as he started to play the guitar in the ease he'd gained over years of practice. It was often said that Sonic was the best guitar player on Mobius.

Amy believed it to a T, like all the other fabulousness she attributed to him.

He begun to sing, carefully and well tuned. She grabbed each word of the lyric as if they were bestowed treats. Even the first line took her by surprise, unaccustomed to hearing Sonic sing.

There's so much I want to share...

For so long I've been too scared

To show the way I feel for you

But I know what I have to do...

He began to strum harder, and the chords grew more intricate.

So I'm just going to say it, say it

Love is like a game

And I'm gonna play it, play it

I hope you feel the same, 'coz...

He took in a breath, and he hadn't quite worked up the courage to open his eyes just yet. He still couldn't believe that he was actually doing this, it was going on right now, and not just trying it in front of his mirror, struggling out the chords at night...he tried not to think too hard about it, or he'd work himself into a nervousness and screw up. He was a master at day saving, but he had to work for his musical skill. He just wanted to do this right...

I'm in, so deep

Can't think and I can't sleep

I'm high up on a tightrope

And it always leads to you

These days, I find

You're always on my mind

I'm high up on a tightrope

And I've got to get to you...

Amy watched Sonic the Hedgehog pouring it all out. His voice danced with the rich song of the acoustic, his hands sliding along the neck of the guitar as if he was born knowing it. No matter what he did, he exuded a confidence, an assurance that he knew exactly what he was doing. And right now... Amy almost felt like it was surreal. She struggled to control the blurring of her vision- it was like she had to reach out and touch him, it was too good to be true. That Sonic, her Sonic, spin dashing, bot blasting, time for nothing and no one Sonic, had ignored whatever duties he had at hand to present her with...

Wanna take you by the hand

When we touch you'll understand

That there's a love I can't deny

And there's too much to keep inside...

So I'm just gonna say it, say it

Love is like a game

And I'm gonna play it, play it

I hope you feel the same...

I'm in, so deep

Can't think and I can't sleep

I'm high up on a tightrope

And it always leads to you

These days, I find

You're always on my mind

I'm high up on a tightrope

And I've got to get to you...

Finally, with his fear of what he was doing completely ebbed and his confidence soaring, Sonic reached the break down where his voice took the lead over the guitar. Amy gasped at the appearance of his stunning light green eyes, contrasting royal azure, hugging her own in a devoted gaze...

No more time should pass us by...

Don't ask how I know it,

But this time...

Is made for you and I...

His voice carried on in a lovely note, as the guitar strummed on, and at this point, Sonic was grinning like a mad man at how her tears ran down to her gloves, clasping her mouth. She couldn't move, couldn't breathe at the songs end, and his smile was enveloping- perfect, flawless, like this brilliant summer day. He was like the sky and the grass, everything that made up her world, served to her wrapped in his usual grace and wit. And now, she was well aware. Even if he was a careless, cocky, clueless goof off sometimes- he was her careless, cocky, clueless goof off. And that was a deal if she ever heard of one.

Then, in typical Sonic fashion, the moment came and went with the redness of his cheeks and a glance at his watch- now exposed by his strumming.

"Eyiiiiye I am SOOO- AMY I'll talk to you later or you can just come down to rehearsals, either way I've-" He frantically threw the guitar into the case and slammed it, hopping to his feet, and she did the motion with him, gasping.

"SONIC NO, NO! Don't you EVEN dare-"

"Later Amy and come down if ya wanna- Sonia really wants to see ya & I'm SARRY BYE!" He threw quickly over his shoulder to the reeling girl, chomping on his bottom lip against the rush of laughter at her bewildered expression. He was also feeling so sheepish, he really needed recovery time from that anyway. I did it! I did it! I barely made it out alive, but I did it! His mind was staggering, and perhaps his fur would go red from all the blushing.

"S-Sonic, you...I! WAIT!"

"Sorry gotta juice!!"

"SONIC!!" She bawled, dress billowing as he speedily made his way toward the park exit.

"AND NO TELLING THE GUYS!" He thundered cheerily. He couldn't contain his fit of laughter as he looked over his shoulder to find her twirling euphorically, hands clasped in delight.

"Oah, SONIC! WHY! You're crazy! You're too much for me!"

'She thinks I'm too much...' he thought to himself with amusement, but couldn't help the warm affection in his heart at the sight of her pure, enthralled happiness. That was so worth it... he was glad he'd practiced it for her. She'd gone from crying with loneliness and embarrassment to crying with joy. Seeing her go from 0 to 10 had made his afternoon.

'We're both too much'...

"Soniiiiic, I LOVE youuuuuu-ah!!" She burst with joy, voice carrying across the trees as she danced about like a hyper butterfly. And with one last glance back at her dancing, Sonic was out of the park and on his way to his jam session with a single bemused thought.

'Right back atcha, Ames.'

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There's a love I can't deny...

& this time, was made for you and I...

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Aww, that's a wrap. :3 So let me know your thoughts on this one, I'll be posting art for this on my DA. ;3 Hope you're all enjoying the pretty weather, or at least feeling a little fluffy and feel-good after this. 3 Taw for now!