CHAPTER 2

Tails reaches his workshop and sees the sunset on the horizon. He hops out of the cockpit and takes out the slip of paper with Tara's phone number on it.

"I wonder if I should call her. Maybe we can hang out together or go out on a date this week."

"Go out on a date with who this week?"

Little did Tails know that Sonic was standing in the doorway, and heard everything Tails said. Tails blushed after Sonic was looking at his with his usual smirk.

"W-what date? I don't know what you're talking about Sonic. I'm going upstairs.", he said nervously.

Tails runs towards the door to get away from Sonic, but he blocks the door, blocking Tails' path of escape.

"You're not going anywhere until you tell me what happened today. What are you hiding from me?", Sonic smirked at his little brother.

"Nothing. I'm not hiding anything from my best friend.", he said, trying to act innocent.

"Then what are you hiding behind your back?"

"Nothing."

Sonic tackles Tails to the ground to give him the slip of paper behind his back. Sonic then manages to grab the paper from Tails' hand and read it out loud.

"No! Sonic! Give it back!"

"'Call me sometime. I hope I can see you again.' Ooh! Is this a phone number from a girl you met? Do you have a girlfriend, now, Tails?", he teased.

"Knock it off, Sonic! I just met her today. We talked for a while and then left. She's not my girlfriend, and I don't like her like that."

"Can you tell me about it? Please! I want to know what happened."

"Fine! Well, when I met her, she was flying a plane she had built herself. I didn't notice her, until I saw her. We both landed on a clearing and started to talk. She was really sweet and she was really-"

"Pretty?"

"Beautiful. We like to build things, we have an interest in flying, she's smart, and she didn't laugh at my name or my tails. And her smile made her light up and can make anyone happy when they see it. *sighs* She's perfect in every way possible."

"Looks like you have a crush on her."

"What? No I don't! I just met her. It's just that I-"

Sonic smile slyly at his best friend knowing he's lying about his feelings. He stares at Tails for a few seconds, and Tails decided to give up.

"Is it really that easy to see, Sonic?"

"Yes. I can tell you like her by your eyes. Since you have your number, call her and plan something with her."

"I would like to, but, I don't know if I can do this. What if she laughs in my face and says no?"

"If you don't ask, you'll never know. By the way, when she was leaving, did she wave to you with her whole hand, or with her fingers?"

"With her fingers. Why do you ask?"

"That means she likes you. I say you guys should definitely date each other."

"Maybe, but I want to get to know her first. I'll see if we can hang out tomorrow."

He walks through the kitchen to the phone on the wall and dials Tara's phone number.

"I hope she agrees to this."