( Hey, its the author, just wanted to get the first things out of the way. Disclaimer: Sonic the hedgehog does not belong to me, and all other Sega characters belong to Sega and Sonic Team respectively. Also, this is my first story so... Please let me know how I am doing. )

A gentle breeze stirs the stillness of day, making leaves and various plants shake slowly as if they were trying to pull off a choreographed dance. There was a slight chill in the air, crisp but yet relaxing. The soft clacking of shoes sounded as small feet strode forward on solid concrete. Occasionally dodging a few speed walkers, the hedgehog increased his walking speed. He was quite late to his meeting, of which was at a café. But no matter how hard he tried, he just simply couldn't find the building he was so desperately searching for.

Sighing, he turned a corner and looked at his watch. He squints his eyes to check the time. It was well past the time he was supposed to be there, and knowing this, the hedgehog took a sit on the cold concrete. He looks up at the sky, squinting once again. The sunlight reflected off of him, due to his white color. Running his fingers through the coarse fur on his chest, he went over his options in his head. He pouts, coming to a realization that none of them ended in something he wanted. He would either have to go home, and apologize to his friend that he couldn't make it, or find the café and come up with a reasonable excuse.

Without warning, a voice piped in, breaking his thoughts. "Hey, Silver! You look kinda down. What's up?" As the white hedgehog raised his head, he saw a figure standing before him. It was one of his other dear friends, Sonic the hedgehog. Beloved to all, with an exception of his arch nemesis Doctor Eggman, the hero was always seen running to who knows where. Realizing he had yet to respond, Silver rubs his face. "Yeah, I'm good... But I'm late."

Tilting his head slightly, the blue hero asked what his companion was late for. Silver shakes his head. "It's too late. I was supposed to meet up with Blaze at some café. But I'm lost and I have no idea where the dang place is." Smiling, Sonic offers Silver his hand. "Is that really all, Silver?" Taking Sonic's hand, the white hedgehog stood up and brushed himself off as he nodded.

"That isn't so bad!" The cerulean hedgehog smiles, obviously not too concerned about Silver's dilemma. "Easy for you to say... I've done this for the third time in a row. She probably thinks I'm avoiding her!" Silver rubs his cheek, thinking of all the consequences that would come of this. "Well, are you?" Sonic queried. Eyes wide, Silver looks at the hero. "Of course not! It's just that... Well, this city is so big. A-and it's a bit hard to navigate," The younger hedgehog had suddenly become sheepish, exposing how embarrassed he was at the idea. Sonic sees this and simply chuckles. "Hey! Chin up! Lots of people get lost! Here, I'll even take you to the café! What's the name of it? I've been running around here so long, I can name every corner!"

Touched and faintly surprised by Sonic's offer, he tells the hedgehog what he needs to. "Alright! Hang on!" Silver was confused by that statement. But he had no time to react, as it was only a split second before Sonic had grabbed his hand and was speeding across town. Another split second later, they were at the café. Silver sighs, as relief floods through him. "You're a lifesaver, Sonic." Sonic simply gives him a thumbs up, along with his signiture smile. "See you later, buddy! I gotta dash!" And right after that, Sonic speeds away, leaving strong winds behind him.

Silver hesitates a moment before entering his designated place. What if Blaze left because I wasn't here on time? His heart sinks at the thought. He hated disappointing his dearest friend like that. Truth be told, being lost was only half the story. But he didn't want to think about that now. He had to go in there and find Blaze. Whatever the punishment, Silver was going to face it without hesitance. He needed to learn his lesson for once.

Walking into the establishment, Silver's yellow eyes dart from corner to corner, desperately looking for his feline friend. His heart soars as he sees her in a booth, stirring her coffee with a small spoon. But guilt sweeps over him when he realizes how lonely she looked. She desperately held onto the thought that her white companion was still going to show. Silver figures that he will apologize immediately. It's the best he could do as of that moment.

Taking large strides over to the booth, Silver bites his bottom lip. I hope she isn't too mad... Hearing approaching footsteps, the feline perks her ears. Looking up, Blaze sees the nervous look on Silver's face. She blinks then looks back down at her coffee, still quite calm. "You're late. Again." Silver, having taken a seat in front of her, was fiddling with his fingers. "Yeah... I-I'm really sorry, Blaze. Things have been on my mind and-"

Blaze raises a hand, silencing him. She looks up from her coffee, smiling just a bit. "Silver, it's fine. I understand that you're getting used to the big city. I'm not mad, if that's what you're thinking." Silver releases a huge sigh of relief. At least he wouldn't have to worry about hurting their friendship. "Thanks, Blaze... You have no idea how stressful it has been for me in the past week." Blaze rests her hand upon Silver's, making him look. It calmed him in a way, and Blaze knew that. "Of course, Silver. You're my friend, and it would be quite strange to get mad at you for something that is totally understandable."

Silver smiles brightly, knowing that Blaze had made a fair point. Blaze had always been so reserved and tranquil. At least, she always was around Silver. Deciding to break the slight tension between the two, Silver asks why Blaze chose a café that sold mostly coffee. Blazs smirks, and answers with a simple statement. "I only did it because I know how much you love coffee." Warmed by her sweet gesture, another bright smile purses Silver's lips. Before he could respond, Blaze in turn asked Silver a question. "By they way, if you were so lost how did you get here?" Silver responds and tells her how the blue blur himself had helped. Blaze looks away, thinking. "Sonic, huh? I believe it. And speaking of Sonic, have you heard about Shadow trying to start something with him? I've heard they've been fighting lately. I wonder what about..."

Tuning out of the real world, Silver thinks about Shadow. The last time the two talked, it was only briefly and because they were after the same chaos emerald. In the end, Silver ended up finding it and getting away. But his thoughts drifted back to Shadow. His confident stance, his toned muscles, his brooding nature... and eyes that seemed to be made of velvet. However, they weren't as soft as velvet as much as Silver had wished. In fact, they were quite cold and menacing. But that was Shadow, anti-social and glad of it. He definitely wasn't the friendly type. But Silver had always searched for something more in him. He pouts a little. He could never pinpoint exactly what he was looking for, but...

"Silver!"

Silver quickly turned his attention back to Blaze, who was staring back at him. He blinks. She clears her throat. "What?" Silver asked, in confusion. Had she asked a question and I wasn't paying attention? "I said... What do you think about Shadow?"

Silver gulps, unsure how to answer. He didn't nescessarily know how he felt about the ebony hedgehog. "He's... okay..." He wasn't lying, but Shadow was definitely more than just 'okay' to Silver. Blaze yawns. "He's honestly a bore. Once you get to know him, you know how he'll react to every situation. You could read the guy like a book. He's so predictable." Silver had to disagree, but kept quiet anyway. The feline started speaking again. "He jumps into every situation. Sonic does that too, but... he's much more..." She shrugs. "He's more prepared, I guess I would say." He knew that Blaze was was taking her personal bias about Sonic into her statements. She preferred the blue hero over Shadow any day, despite the fact that both Blaze and Shadow could work together if they put their minds to it.

As if it had summoned him, the said ebony hedgehog had walked into the café. Silver turns around to see, but wasn't expecting Shadow to be staring directly at him. His heart starts to race. What did Shadow want from him? Is he still mad about me getting away with the chaos emerald?

( Alright, that's the end of the chapter for now. What do you think will happen next? Will Silver face trouble with Shadow? Or does Shadow have another reason for being there? Next chapter will be out soon. )