CHAPTER I

"Man, I should start reading this crap already. Rouge told me I should return her this book next week...", Amy sighed while staring at a romantic novel on her desk.

The book's cover was light blue with pink title that said: "I'll always be there for you". Rouge borrowed Amy this book because she thinks the book is great.

*flashback*

Amy and Rouge were walking around Station Square, Amy trying to refuse Rouge's constant persuasion on taking the book.

"Come on, Ames. You should really read this. It's great.", Rouge said handing the book to Amy.

"I don't know, Rouge", Amy said uneasily. "You know that these kinds of books make me sad. Every time I read them, they remind me of Sonic breaking my heart numerous times."

"What do you mean, numerous times?", Rouge asked, a bit confused.

"You know already", Amy loked at her with a saddened face. "Every time I ask him out on a date, he runs away from me", she was fighting the urge to cry. "It seems like he doesn't even care how I feel about that", Amy sadly added.

"Well, you've got the point there, but remember that he also saved you a few times", Rouge tried to comfort her.

"I know, and I loved him even more because of that", tears started sliding down Amy's face. "But lately I think that he saved me just because he's a hero and it's his job to save me", Amy looked at he ground and kicked some rocks. "He's not my hero, he's the hero of Mobius", Amy added quietly. She was even more sad now.

"I hate it when you feel that way", Rouge looked at her. "Just read this book, please. I'm sure it'll bring you brighter thoughts", she observed the cover for a few seconds. "I miss that bright girl you used to be...", Rouge smiled at her.

"It's easy for you to say, you have Knuckles", Amy looked at her.

"Well, I don't really HAVE Knuckles, you know. I don't know how he feels about me", Rouge revolted. "And you know that I said that Knuckie... erm, Knuckles, isn't my type", Rouge slightly blushed after calling Knuckles by his nickname.

"Oh come on. You know it's obvious that you're meant to be together", Amy smiled and winked.

"Oh, shut up", Rouge started laughing. "And take this book already", she added handing the book to Amy again.

"Okay, okay", Amy took the book. "As long as you let me be your maid of honour", Amy grinned.

"Hey!", Rouge slightly pushed Amy.

Amy started humming the wedding tune. They both laughed.

*end of flashback*

Amy opened the book.

"I hope Rouge was right. I want to be cheered up", she sighed.

The book was actually really interesting. It was about a girl, Audrey, that had a crush on a really good-looking boy. But he didn't notice her, and she was sad because of that. Kinda like...

"Kinda like me", Amy whispered to herself.

Then Audrey opened her heart to her best friend, Jake. What she didn't know was that he fancied her since they were kids. She only saw him as a friend.

"Hmmm... If I only had someone like that girl has", she sighed. "At least I'd have someone who cares about me and loves me, not afraid of showing it"

*Part of the book*

Audrey was sitting on the park bench next to Jake.

"I wish I have someone who would truly love me...", she said.

"Well, you have. *I* love you.", Jake looked at her.

"Yeah, but you are my best friend and you love me as a friend", Audrey said. "That's not the same...", she added.

"... But it's hundred times better...", he whispered, a bit saddened.

"You know what's my biggest wish?", Audrey said and looked at the sky.

"What is it?", he asked.

"I want to have a first kiss in the rain", she slightly smiled.

"A kiss in the rain... But that's silly!", he was surprised. "You'll catch a cold and be sick and stuff", he added.

"That's why it's special... Boys will never understand it", she smiled at him. "And you can't catch a cold if you eat a lot of fruit like I do", she laughed and slightly pushed him and, just to add to the effect, sticked out her tongue at him.

"Wow, real mature", he commented her gesture. "And I hate fruit. There must be another way to stay healthy than stuff your face with fruit", he added.

"Well, you can eat veggies.", she grinned and looked at him micheviously. "I heard that broccoly is good.", her grin went even wider at Jake's disgusted expression.

"Eww! No!", his eyes widened. "I'd rather stay sick. At least I don't have to go to school that way", he slightly grinned.

"Of course you would", Audrey laughed.

*Back to reality*

"A kiss in the rain... How romantic!", Amy commented. "I wish something like that happens to me", she smiled, pitcuring her and a certain cobalt hedgehog in rain.

*The next day*

It was about noon and Amy was following the love of her life in the Green Hill zone again. She was trying to get Sonic to go on a date with her, again.

"Uh, Amy...", he slowly backed away.

"Yes?", she glared at him.

"Close your eyes! I've got a surprise for you!", he forced a smile.

"Really? Oh thank you so much!", she exclaimed and claped her hands. "I knew you'd come to your senses one day and finally go out with me!", she smiled as she closed her eyes.

"Okay, now count from ten to one and then open your eyes. But not before!", he smiled and took a few steps backwards.

"Okay!", Amy giggled. "...3, 2, 1... I'm opening my eyes now!", she opened her eyes with a smile on her face.

And she saw... nothing. He ran away while she had her eyes shut.

"I can't believe he did it again. He ran away", Amy's eyes got teary. "Does he even care how I feel?!", she screamed.

She covered her face, fell on her knees and started crying.

She felt so alone. Luckily, Rouge was nearby and she saw Amy. She ran towards her.

"Amy! Are you okay? Are you hurt?", she sat next to Amy, concerned about her state.

"Rouge, he did it again. Now I'm sure he doesn't love me!", Amy couldn't stop crying.

"Oh, Ames, I'm so sorry...", Rouge hugged her heartbroken friend.

Amy slowly started to calm down. Suddenly, she felt that someone is standing behind them.

"Why do you love him if he keeps hurting your feelings?", a deep voice came from behind.

Rouge turned around, surprised.

"Shadow?! What are you doing here?", Rouge stared at the black hedgehog.

"Well, I was looking for that damn fourth Chaos Emerald, and I saw you two", he answered. "I was just going to keep going my way, but then I saw that Amy was crying, and I overheard your conversation, so I decided to stop by", he added.

"Right...", Rouge mumbled.

"So...? Why do you still love him if he doesn't love you back?", he repeated his question to Amy.

"It's just that...", Amy wiped her tears. "He always saves me when I'm in trouble, and I'm thankful for that", she answered. "But it looks like he does that just because it's his job as a hero to save people", she added. "He doesn't care about my feelings", she stared at the distance.

"If I were you, I'd give him a piece of my mind" Shadow said. "The worst thing you can ever do is making a girl cry. Let him know how you feel", he added.

"Oh, I will...", she took out her Piko Piko Hammer. Rouge quickly grabbed the hammer.

"Not now, Amy!", she took the hammer from Amy. "First, we'll go to my place and have a nice, happy evening. No sad stuff!", she smiled at the pink hedgehog.

Shadow turned away and started walking off.

"I'll be on my way then...", he said while walking away.

Before he managed to go too far, Rouge grabbed his hand and stopped him.

"That includes you, too!", she grinned. "The moment you joined our conversation and tried to cheer Amy up, you agreed to my terms of hanging out, and they say: If you want to hang out with us, you have to stay till the end!", she winked at him and started laughing.

"I hate you", He mumbled and crossed his arms on his chest.

"I love you too", she laughed. "Let's go now"

"You two just go", Amy said. "I just have to get something back at home, and then I'll come over"

"Okay, don't be too long!", said Rouge and went home with Shadow.

I hope you like the story so far. Funny thing is that this was supposed to be a oneshot story, but when I finished writing, I realised that it was too long for a oneshot, so I divided it into few chapters. Reviews and critics are welcome, but remember that this is my first fanfic, so please don't be harsh :) I'll upload new chapters each Saturday!

EDIT 7/28/2013: I fixed this story, made a story format instead of the script format it was in, and added more dialogue and description, making the chapter longer. Let's just say it's my way of saying that I'm still alive and that I'm back to . I'm writing three new stories at the moment, so I hope I'll make it up to being away for so long :) I saw that this story is still being read, even if this was finished four mothes back. Wow! Thank you guys! I promise the new story will be like a reward for you all! 3