Hey guys. I decided that from now on, I'm gonna start putting my one-shots into one story...and this is it. I hope you enjoy the chapter and hopefully I'll be updating my other stories pretty soon.

Sowing the Seeds of Love

Sonic whizzed around Station Square, passers by seeing nothing more than a blue streak zoom before them. The blue hedgehog ran four times around the square, each time deciding whether or not to visit a certain pink friend.

'I'm gonna to go...no, I can't go. I'll end up losing my confidence and run away without looking back. But I have to go someday. Why not today?...Why does this have to be so difficult'

Making a final decision, the hedgehog weaved between the people walking around and made his way to a familiar pink house. Opening the gate, Sonic ran in before he lost his nerve again.

"Hey Cream!" Sonic greeted as he came to a sudden halt behind the rabbit, the rush of wind blowing through her golden fur.

"Hello Mister Sonic. How are you today?" Cream asked sweetly as her chao started chirping and circling Sonic.

"Hey lil buddy." Sonic said to Cheese as he landed on his head. "I'm fine, thanks for asking Cream. Uh, where's Amy?" Sonic asked as he looked around him anxiously.

"Miss Amy's just gone to get the flower seeds and tools from the shed. We're planting flowers today," Cream chirped cheerfully.

'Perfect. At least now I have an excuse to stay.'

"That's great. You know, she seems to be taking her time. I'll go see if she needs any help bringing the tools out." Sonic said coolly before zooming to the back of the house and stopping outside the small pink and white shed.

Hearing the sound of movement and shifting of objects inside Sonic slowly made his way into the small building, shutting the door silently behind him. Seeing the pink figure in the far end of the shed, Sonic slowly crept up behind her.

Amy was holding a small spade in one hand and was using her free hand to search through the shelves to find the seeds her and Cream had bought only the other day. She jumped in fright as she felt something close around her shoulder; a small scream vibrated through the still air. Fearing the worst, Amy grabbed the closest the thing possible and aimed it at the culprit.

"A watering can nozzle? Is that really the best you can come up with?" Sonic questioned with a cute grin. As Amy realised she was in no danger, her shock was quickly replaced with anger.

Sonic couldn't help but smile as he forest green eyes lit up with fury and her bangs fell unevenly across her face. He could have stood there watching her for the rest of the day if it wasn't for a loud shriek that caused him to snap out of his trance.

"Sonic!" She screamed, dropping the nozzle. Instead, Amy focused on the spade, lifting and holding it up in front of Sonic.

"Easy there Ames. Wouldn't wanna hurt anyone now would we." Sonic said sarcastically, his own eyes never leaving the pink hedgehogs entrancing green gaze.

"Say sorry then." Amy demanded, determined to get her wish. She moved the spade closer to Sonic as a means of threatening him into saying it.

"Sorry Ames. I just couldn't help it." Sonic smiled sweetly and Amy was sure her knees were going to give way. Lowering the spade she pushed past Sonic with a mutter of 'checking up on Cream', a rose glow lighting up her peach cheeks.

'You have no idea how pretty you look when you're angry with me...' Sonic smiled after her retreating form before picking up the watering can and nozzle and following. He quickly caught up to her and wasted no time in teasing her.

"So, do you normally threaten people with watering can attachments and spades, or do you save that especially for me." Amy couldn't help but smile at the blue hedgehog's words. He didn't spend much time with her, but Amy always enjoyed the time he did no matter how short it was or how cocky he was.

"No, everyone else meets the other end of my hammer. You get a watering can nozzle to remind you that I could use it to sprinkle you with water."

"H-Hey, save the water for the plants...I'm sure they need it more than I do." Sonic stuttered out, starting to worry that if he teased her too much then he'd end up paying for it afterwoods. Amy was quick to notice his nervousness.

"Relax Sonic. I'm gonna go plant flowers in the front garden with Cream. You can come if you want." Amy said sweetly, hoping that Sonic would stay and she'd get to spend some time with him.

"Err...I don't see why not." The rose hedgehog's eyes lit up immediately and she practically dragged the hero to where Cream and Cheese were patiently waiting.

Cream had already decided where each flower would look the best and was busy explaining the pattern to Cheese who chirruped a 'chao chao' in response.

"Cream! Guess what, Sonic's gonna help us with the gardening" Amy squealed as she reached the young rabbit. The rabbit smiled in response as Cheese found a comfortable seat on her shoulder.

Two hours passed as the trio dug holes, planted and watered the flower seeds continuously, while Cheese flew around aimlessly. Amy and Cream seemed to be in their element, expertly digging the right sized holes and sprinkling just the right amount of water. Sonic on the other hand had dug holes too big, small and in the wrong place and needed constant reminding by Cream whether to water the soil then plant the seed or vice versa. The two girls had fun giggling at him whenever he did something stupid and were more than happy to correct his mistake.

"That's all of them. We better get home before mama gets worried." Cream said happily, having enjoyed the mornings work.

"Aren't you gonna stay for lunch?" Amy asked the young rabbit; normally the two would bake some treats in the kitchen after a morning of gardening.

"Sorry Miss Amy, but mama promised to take me and Cheese to the Chao garden this afternoon." Cream replied apologetically, her ears lowering slightly.

"That's alright Cream. I'll see you soon. Thanks for helping and have fun this afternoon" Amy smiled at her young friend and accompanied her to the front gate with her blue counterpart.

"Bye Miss Amy and Mister Sonic" The pink hedgehog and rabbit exchanged a friendly hug before the latter left for her home.

Smiling, Amy turned to her hero. "Thanks Sonic." She whispered, her eyes glittering in the late morning sun. Sonic turned away bashfully, his hands finding the back of his head.

"Eh, don't mention it." He replied, trying not to lose his cool demeanour. "Come on, I'll help you put the garden tools away."

Both hedgehogs silently walked side by side back to where they were last gardening. Both wanting to say something but not knowing what. Sonic picked up the watering can as Amy went for the spade and fork. As he lifted the can, he found a small packet of seeds hidden under it.

"Hey Ames, we forgot one." Sonic stated, as he picked up the packet and turned it around in his hand.

"Forgot one what?" Amy asked, turning to face Sonic. Sonic held up the packet as he smiled at the rose hedgehog.

"Hey Ames, if you don't mind. Can we plant this one in a pot so I can take it home? It'll brighten up the house when it's fully grown." Sonic asked, he gazed into the pink hedgehogs eyes so intently that she couldn't say no.

"Sure, I'll just go and get a pot or something" Amy replied slightly flustered, making her way back to the shed. She returned in no time with a plant pot and set it down in front of Sonic.

"Ames, can you teach me how to do it properly this time. I don't wanna embarrass myself again" Sonic stated as he started to fill up the pot with soil. Amy nodded and waited until he was done before picking up the small spade.

"Okay, watch carefully." Amy said as she slowly started to carve out a hole.

'Come on Sonic. You can do this. If you miss this chance then who knows when you'll get another one.'

Opposite her, Amy could see Sonic slowly get up and walk around the pot so he was stood directly behind her.

"You know, you can't 'watch carefully' if you're stood behind me" Amy laughed as she heard a light thump behind her.

'I know, but it's not the pot was intending to watch...'

Her breath caught in her throat as Sonic's head popped up above her shoulder and he placed his hand on hers. "Who said I was standing. Now are you gonna teach me how to do this properly or not." Amy was sure Sonic could feel the heat radiating off of her red cheeks.

'Oh my gosh. I can't believe he's so close to me...and he's actually got his hands over mine. I can't mess this up; otherwise he'll never ask me to teach him anything again.'

Amy nodded slowly as his hot breath sent tingling sensations through her neck. She slowly lifted up the spade, lifting Sonic's hand with it, and continued to carve a neat hole for the seed. Every now and then, Sonic would overpower her and dig instead.

"Uh, the holes done Sonic."Amy spoke quietly, afraid if she spoke too loudly she'd scare Sonic off. Sonic reluctantly took his hand off Amy's and slowly made his way back to where he was originally sat.

'Keep cool. Keep cool. I can't let her see me mess up, especially now that we're alone together. Wait, what came after digging the hole? Seeds or water...come on, what did Cream say earlier'

"So, do I put the seeds in now?" Sonic asked, as Amy nodded and seemed to avoid eye contact with him. Sonic picked up the packet and slowly tore it open from the top, pouring the few seeds inside straight into the hole.

"Now you cover it up." Amy instructed. "What flower is it anyway?"

Sonic used one hand to fill up the hole while using the other to pick up the discarded packet. "Uh...White Gardenia shrub. Does that mean it's not a flower?" Sonic asked, slightly disappointed,

'Please be a flower. I know how much you love them and if I give you one then you'll be over the moon. With both me and the flower...'

"No, it just means that it's a woody plant with more than one base stem. Of course it has flowers Sonic, why would I have bought it to put in my garden otherwise." Amy laughed as Sonic's disappointment vanished in an instant. He finished covering the seeds and added some water to the pot.

"There, it's all done." Sonic said triumphantly, "And I didn't do a single thing wrong this time."

Amy smiled at his cockiness and picked up the spade, fork and watering can. "I'm just going to put this stuff away. I'll be back in a minute." Amy said as she turned as headed for her the shed again.

"Oh and Sonic, thanks for helping. I really appreciate it." Amy said as she finally managed to look into the males eyes. 'Please don't run off while I'm gone. It really hurts whenever you do that...'

As soon as Sonic was sure that Amy was gone, he took out the seed packet again and scanned the writing on the back.

'Come on, it has to be here somewhere. The Gardenia shrub is native to tropical and subtropical regions of the world, gardenia, the genus, is a flowering plant with over 140 species and the coffee family Rubiaceae. Where's the meaning on this thing.' Sonic continued to skim read the rest of the print until he found what he was looking for.

'The White Gardenia shrub stands for...' Reading the two words over and over Sonic smiled and put the packet back into his quills.

"Talk about a perfect flower." Sonic looked over at the pot in front of him and couldn't help but smile. He slowly made his way over to where the pink hedgehog had just gone. The thoughtful smile never left his lips as the two words circled around his head.

'Secret love'

...xxx...

Sorry if it's a little off with characterisation and all. I'm still a little rusty. Thanks for reading! Chao ^_^