A 20-year-old Miles 'Tails' Prower is watching the fire department put the fire in his house, he only left to grab something from his workshop and now his home is gone. He's lost almost everything, his blueprints, his photos and his memories are gone. He looks next to him to see a 25-year-old Sonette the Hedgehog who sighs as she looks at him.
"Tails, I am so sorry." Sonette whispers.
Sonette was heading home when she saw the smoke and came to check on him. She was worried about Tails and is glad she went out in the first place.
"Where do I go Sonette?" Tails asks.
Sonette looks at him worried.
"I can't live in my workshop, it's too small for me, plus I don't want to live there. Too many bad memories." Tails explains.
Sonette sighs.
"You can live with me, I mean sure my apartment is small, but it's better than nothing. It is also close to everyone." Sonette offers and Tails looks at her.
"Really?" Tails asks.
"Yeah. You know how much you meant to me Tails. I can't let you down now." Sonette offers Tails who smiles.
"Wow, thanks Sonette." Tails whispers.
Sonette smiles. Once the fire was out the pair walks in, Sonette was talking to a firefighter to find out what could have caused this fire while Tails went to his room which seems untouched. He pulled out a suitcase and a duffle bag, then start packing his clothes, shoes, blueprints, so no one takes them and a few other things. Once he was done, he picked up a photo of him and Sonic; then puts it down. Sonic hasn't been around for the last four years, no one knows why, but he doesn't care anymore. He doesn't need Sonic in his life, he has his friends that truly care for him now, like Sonette. He was happy without him. Though if he does see Sonia, he will give him a mouthful. After all, he isn't a child anymore.
"Ready Tails?" he heard Sonette asks.
Tails turns around to see her standing by the door. Tails smiles.
"Yeah, let's go." Tails whispers.
The pair walks off. Once at Sonette's apartment, Sonette lead Tails to her guest room which will be his for as long as he needs and wants. It was a small room. The walls were a blue-grey, like the rest of the apartment and the carpet was a dark grey, same with the rest of the apartment. To the left was a double bed against in the middle with two bedside tables on either side, straight across was a window with light blue curtains and to the right a small built-in wardrobe with two mirror sliding doors. Sonette takes a deep breath.
"I know it is small compare to your old room, but it's still nice." Sonette says as Tails sits his suitcase and duffle bag on the double bed.
Tails looks around again. It may be small, but it was perfect. It was just what he needs at the moment. He was lucky Sonette is letting him live here.
"It's fine Sonette." Tails assures her.
"I'm going to put some hot chips on and head for a shower. I'll leave you to unpack and to get settled in." Sonette says walking out.
Tails sighs as he unpacks his bags, once unpacked he slides them under the bed and sighs. He then walks out to see Sonette wearing grey short shorts with pink love hearts, a grey singlet with a large pink love heart and her hair is down, just passes her shoulders.
"I didn't know you had your hair cut." Tails admits, walking over.
Sonette turns around and smiles.
"Yeah, I needed it done." Sonette says walking into the small kitchen.
The benches were in a shape of a U. The cupboards were white and the benchtop were a grey. The back has a small pantry cupboard and close by it was the stovetop and the oven. To the left end was the sink. Sonette looks at Tails who was standing behind the bench. It was also her sitting area. Behind the bench was five red stools. It was small, but it had everything Sonette needed. She does live her alone after all. Tails walks over and sits down on the stool.
"Can I get you anything?" Sonette asks.
"No, I'm fine." Tails replies.
"Okay." Sonette whispers.
"Have you heard from Rosie lately?" Tails then asks.
Five years ago, the pair dated, but it ended bad and she moved to Emerald Coast to go to school and starts a new life.
"Yeah, she's got a new boyfriend and the pair are going buying a house." Sonette replies. "I'm sorry things didn't work between you two." Sonette whispers.
"That's okay, I guess I'm not meant to find love." Tails said.
"Don't you say that." Sonette tells him. "You have a better chance to find love then I do." she adds.
"Why Sonette?" Tails asks. "I mean you're beautiful, smart, kind and caring." Tails tells her.
Sonette smiles.
"Thank you Tails, but with my past, it's not going to happen." Sonette tells him.
Tails sighs.
"I slept around, remember." Sonette whispers.
"So, that's the past." Tails tells her.
"Still." Sonette whispers.
Tails sighs.
"Besides, why should I worry? I'm happy being single and helping my friends. My Mr Right is out there somewhere, I'm sure I will find him someday." Sonette explains.
Tails nods.
"Right, there is no need to worry about it now. I mean I have to rebuild my house." Tails admits.
"Just remember I am here for you Tails and if you need anything, just asks." Sonette tells him.
"I will Sonette. I'm lucky you were there." Tails says smiling.
Sonette smiles. After dinner, Tails went to his room and laid down in bed. He then looks out the door to see Sonette walks pass. He got up and walks out to see her in the kitchen, looking around. She then saw him and sighs as she walks over.
"Hey." Tails whispers.
"Are you okay?" Sonette asks worried.
"I'm fine." Tails replies. "Are you okay?" Tails asks
"I'm fine, don't worry." Sonette tells him. "It's late, we should get some sleep." Sonette then says.
Tails nods as he walks into his room and closes the door. With a sigh he lies down in bed and tried to get some sleep. He has a lot of work to do.