AMY POV

It was a foggy morning in Square Station when I woke up to the sound of my phone ringing.

I groan, answering with a groggy voice, "Hello?"

"Hey, Ames" I hear an excited male voice come from the other end.

"Oh, hi Sonic." I say, rubbing the sleep from my eyes.

"How'd you know it was me?" Sonic's voice is filled with dissapoinment because I knew it was him.

"Because you're the only one who calls me Ames." I smile to myself, just a little irritated from the phone call wake up now.

"Oh." he chuckles slightly, then continues, "So, I was wondering if you would like to go to the park with Tails and I for a picnic." Sonic adds, "Cream and Cheese will be there too."

"Oh, Sonic, I'd love to." I smile, feeling the shock of a blush rise to my cheeks. I still have feelings for him, of course...

"Well, we will pick you up around ten. That okay?" Sonic asks.

"Yeah, that'll be fine."

"Okay, bye, Ames."

"Bye." I say sweetly.

I hang up the phone with a smile on my face. "I can't believe Sonic asked me to a picnic with him." I giggle as I get out of bed and head towards the bathroom.

I close the door behind me looking at myself in the mirror. I've grown up over the years. My hair has grown longer and now is down past my shoulders. I've also grown bigger in other places... if you know what I mean. Another thing is that I no longer go all fan girl over Sonic, even though sometimes I'd like to.

I turn on the water in the shower and strip out of my silky nightgown. After I hop in, I savor the hot water running down my back, thinking about how this day will turn out.

10MIN LATER

I get out of the shower humming a cheerful song and wondering about what I should wear. I head to my room and opened up my closet to see all my colorful clothes, I don't wear that red and white dress and matching shoes anymore. As the years changed, so did my style.

I take out the black, hip-hugging pencil skirt Rouge bought me and slip it on. The skirt shows of my curves generously. Next, I pull on a white V-neck shirt, in a slight hope that it will get Sonic's attention. To finish off the look I put a thin layer of black eyeliner on my water line, some mascara, and eye shadow that gives my green eyes that sexy, smokey look.

Checking my clock, I had about 30 minutes to waste before Sonic got here. I turn on the TV to the news channel to see what was happening to the world when a segment about Eggman came on.

"One of Eggman's experiments went wrong and blew up his base. There has been no sign of Eggman since the accident. No one knows what the experiment was for, but it seems to be dangerous." the news reporter said with worry in her voice.

I turn off the TV to take in the news that Eggman was gone.

"I'm glad he's gone. Now he won't hurt my Sonic anymore. Good riddance" I say, crossing my arms.

I was in deep thought about what the experiment could have been for (probably to destroy Sonic or something along those lines) when a loud knock came from the door. My ears perked up, as I knew who it was.

I opened the door to see Sonic there with a goofy smile on his face, rubbing the back of his neck. He was wearing a white wife-beater with a black hoodie. Jeans and his traditional red running shoes finished off the look.

"Hey, Ames. You look great" Sonic blurts, then blushes nervously.

"Oh," I grin, blushing a deeper red than Knuckles. "Thanks, so do you."

"So, you ready? Tails and Cream are already at the park." Sonic says.

"Yeah, let me get my coat, though." I say, turning to my bedroom. From inside my room, I hear the ring of Sonic's cell phone. Then it stops and Sonic answers, "Hello?"

"Wait, what?" Sonic's voice is confused. I stop searching for my coat and inch towards the door to listen. "Slow down Shadow, tell me what's wrong."

The next thing I hear is my TV click on.

"Shadow, I can only change the channels so quick." Sonic's voice booms.

I walk out of my bedroom and into the open living room. Mere seconds later, Sonic hangs up the small phone and looks at me with worry in his emerald eyes.

"Shadow's comin' over." he says with a shaky voice.

"Why? What's wrong Sonic?" I feel my forehead crease with concern.

"No time to explain." Sonic says shortly.

I hear banging on my front door and Sonic gets up to let Shadow in. I feel dizzy with worry, wondering what is going on? Why are they freaking out?

Sonic walks back into the living room where I still stand numbly. Shadow follows closely behind him.

"Sorry Ames, we are going to have to cancel this picnic." Sonic sighs, dissapointed.

"Why what's going on?"

"We have to go get Tails and Cream... now!" Sonic shouts, beginning to get frustrated.

"Sonic we shouldn't take Rose with us. We don't want anything to happen to her." Shadow says. I feel my cheeks get hot.

"You're right." Sonic nods.

He turns to me with a sincere look in his eyes. "Ames you have to stay here."

"I don't want to. I want to go with you! I want to know what's happening." I say, a bit angry.

"Rose don't argue. It's to keep you out of harm's way." Shadow says sternly.

I turned away and blushed at the fact that shadow cared about my safety.

"Fine, I'll stay here." I say, puffing out my cheeks and pouting.

"You're so cute when you're angry."shadow says while grabbing my cheeks.

"Shadow, this is no time for games, we have to hurry." Sonic says, sounding extremely jealous.

"Rose, promise me you will stay here." Shadow said looking deep in my eyes.

Putting my hand behind my back and crossing my fingers, I reply, "I promise" with a coy smile.