Chapter 2: The Confession

It's now a few hours since we defeated Dr. Robotnik. We were now walking to our house. We were so exhausted after another day of crimefighting, we were walking home instead of running home. Our house isn't very close to the city, but it's still in a nice location.

My mind was set on something very serious. It was the thought that it's time I tell Sonic something very, very important, something I can't keep my mind off of, and I haven't been able to for the past month or two. I told my ex-girlfriend, Cream the Rabbit about it, the only person I've ever been able to tell it about with, and she said if that's what I feel, then I shouldn't be afraid to tell Sonic that.

The thing is, I am afraid, one hundred percent. Afraid of what he'll think after I tell him that he's more than a friend to me, that I'm in love with him. And how will I tell him? Should I just flat-out tell him my feelings? I don't know…Ohhh, my stomach is full of butterflies. I'm afraid of getting rejected. That would be devastating, and I wouldn't recover. I just stood there, thinking of whether I should risk our lifelong friendship or not.

Sonic stopped and looked at me, with a puzzled look on his face. "Hey, Tails? Are you okay?"

"Yeah, I-I'm fine," I lied.

"Are you sure? You've seem very…distracted, lately," Sonic sighed. "Is something bothering you?"

I had been this way for a while, about a month. I felt even more worried now. What if Sonic abandoned me, forever? That would be too horrifying to imagine. I don't think I could take that at all.

"Uh…Sonic?" I nervously asked, not wanting him to wonder anymore.

"Yes?" he replied.

"Listen, I've got something really important to say to you, Sonic, but I'll tell you when we get home," I blurted. Instantly, I regretted saying that, and I felt a wave of fear. He continued to stare into my eyes with his intense emerald stare…

"Alright, then, if you're sure, then we can wait," he finally replied. Then, we continued to walk home.

A few minutes later, we finally reached our house. "Uh…make sure you close the door behind you," I turned to him, nervously, as we were going inside.

"No problem," he replied as he did so, with a sense of confidence.

Inside, Sonic took me to our bedroom upstairs. I quickly shut all of the windows, for even more security.

"So, what's this important thing?" he finally asked. "And why don't you want anyone else to hear it?"

"Cream broke up with me," I said.

Sonic's facial expression changed to an expression of sorrow. "Oh, Tails, I'm very sorry that happened! When did that happen?"

"Over a month ago," I replied.

"Then why didn't you tell me this sooner?" Sonic asked. "You're always welcome to tell me whenever," he comforted me. I temporarily felt happier.

"Because," I cried, "I've come to learn that girls can be overly sensitive and complicated, and my heart has turned for another person…"

"Who is that?" asked Sonic.

"It's…" I started, trying to make the thought come out. But it just wouldn't.

"It's…?" Sonic stammered, wanting the answer.

"It's…" I replied, trying again, but failing.

"Well, who is it? I'm not gonna make fun of whoever you love."

I knew I had to say it. There was no turning back. Not now. I had already come this close, and I had to risk getting rejected. I took a deep breath, and I finally said it.

"Sonic," I nervously explained, "I-l love you."

What will happen next? How will Sonic react? Will he reject his best friend, or will he love him back? Stay tuned…