As if Shadow's lips moving on their own was weird enough for him, his black arms begin to lower himself onto Sonic's sweating body, of course Sonic made no objection to the movement.

Their lips break and join, pressing firmly and gently. With every second gone they both seem to become more comfortable and eventually are kissing as if they've been doing it all along. Sonic takes advantage of the moment and slowly, but confidently eases his tongue into Shadow's warm mouth, only to be greeted by Shadow's own tongue.

Still in a state of confusion, the black hedgehog gave in and just wrapped his arms round Sonic's sweating body and massaged the hero's tongue with his own.

In reaction to this, Sonic let out a quiet moan of pleasure and slowly ran his hands over Shadow's chest onto his back, pulling him closer. His hand ventures downwards and Sonic twirls a finger round the tail at Shadow's lower back. It swishes about as its owner is enjoying the new experience.

Shadow's own hands caress Sonic's peachy stomach fur and they slide down his hips. A gasp escapes the blue hedgehog mouth as Shadow's hand glides up the muscles on Sonic's inner thigh. The black and red hedgehog grins at Sonic as he quietly whimpers in pleasure, while Shadow's hand touches something that he knew, isn't Sonic's leg.

His red eyes stare as his partner's muzzle flush red with embarrassment.

Shadow shifts his leg to look down at Sonic's growing erection. Not understanding why but a smile creeps over his face. Sonic mirrors his sexy smile as Shadow's hand wraps round his thick penis. Sonic throws his head back on the pillow, calling out Shadow's name desperately and closing his eyes in ecstasy.

Shadow watches his own hand slide up and down Sonic's length; his face is suddenly pulled down by two hands. Once again, their lips are joined in a passionate kiss. The taste of Shadow's mouth sends Sonic crazy, digging his fingers into the nightly black fur. The dark hedgehog licks and kisses Sonic's neck still adding pressure to his actions on the blue hero's hard-on. His fingers squeeze harder as he looks into Sonic's eyes.

Sonic is looking at him, all the confusion from before disappeared. He can tell that Shadow still probably won't like him after this encounter, but for whatever reason that he's taking part in making Sonic's deepest fantasies come true, the blue hedgehog was very grateful.

Shadow, in turn was wondering the exact same thing. Why was he in bed with Sonic the Hedgehog? Why hadn't he pulled away and taught Sonic a lesson for advancing on him? Finally the question that was lingering in his mind and kept bullying him: Why did he enjoy it so much? Whatever the answer, it wouldn't stop him now.

As the sweat builds between them and their panting becomes in unison, Shadow's thoughts are disturbed as Sonic climaxes in his hand. He pulls his hand up to look at the palely white mess in his palm. He slowly licks it off; the sweet taste tingles his tongue. While Sonic watches, amazed, wondering why he hasn't been punched in the face yet.

Shadow rolls over and lies down next to the panting blue hedgehog. He stretches his arm out in front of him and clenches his fist, his muscles tense and aching from his repetitive actions. He tilts his head to look at Sonic, and for once, Sonic sees Shadow not as a stubborn and lonely hedgehog who he could never befriend, but someone who just wanted some affection.

They gaze into each other's eyes. Sonic swallows his pride and buries his head in the small curve between Shadow's collar bone and chin. To his surprise Shadow's arm comforts him as he feels it wrap round his body. They lie there for a short while before both drifting off to sleep. They have no need to worry about the chilly breeze as their bodies' keep them warm enough.

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A tiny speck of dust lands on Shadow's black nose. He ruffles it and yawns stretching out his arms and legs, opening his eyes slowly, adjusting to the brightness of the room. He sits up rubbing his forehead, slightly hung-over from the wine he had, but able to think straight. He looks down at the bed and finds that he is unaccompanied by his blue furred companion.

He looks round the room, jutting his ears about to try and pick up sounds, but the silence only justified the fact that he is alone. He looks at his hand and sees his fur matted with sticky liquid, confirming that last night was no dream or hallucination. He sighs, still immensely bewildered by his own feelings. His eyes fall onto the mirror opposite him, hung slightly lop-sided.

Shadow thinks to himself, 'I always knew there was something between me and Sonic, I only thought it was some stupid rivalry, I never imagined that something like that could happen between the two of us.' He scratches his head in confusion, 'but why did I like it so much?'

He scowls at himself, 'Don't be stupid you pussy, it was Sonic's fault, he initiated the entire thing, it was practically rape. There are no feelings between us, I'm Shadow the Hedgehog, it was a drunken mistake.' He convinces himself that it barely even happened, and he soon returns to his miserable self.

He abandons his thoughts and gets up, stumbling off balance over to the bathroom door. Steadying his composure on the door post, he stretches his hand out towards the door knob.

Abruptly, the door is swung open, causing Shadow to fall through the air until Sonic snatches up his fallen friend. The black hedgehog thrusts himself back up to balance and looks at his blue saviour. Sonic smiles as if Shadow had offered thanks, but to Sonic's dismay, he didn't.

Shadow looks at him. A little too sinister for Sonic's liking, his ears slowly fold back as obviously; he didn't enjoy last night's events as much as Sonic did. He looks down tightening the white towel round his waist, and slowly fixes his dulling eyes on the black and red hedgehog's face. He sighs knowing that all he's going to receive from Shadow the rest of his stay is isolation and disregard.

He takes a breath and walks out to get changed, his eyes dropping to look at the gloomy carpet. Shadow's eyes observe him, his droopy eyelids, heels dragging, and his emerald eyes seem to lose their glint.

'This isn't right.' He thinks and sharply throws out a hand to block Sonic's path. The sorrowful hedgehog stops and looks up at Shadow, slightly confused. He sees that pair of crimson eyes look upon him and drift down his neck, then to his muscular chest and towards that white towel wrapped around Sonic's waist from the previous shower. The hand that halted Sonic rests on his shoulder and glides down his chest onto his waist.

Sonic looks at Shadow, he notices that Shadow isn't even looking at him. He's stood straight looking forward, as if not realising what his hand is up to. The blue hedgehog continues to watch him as he feels Shadow's hand rest upon the top of the towel. He can feel his fingers slowly begin to pull the knot Sonic has tied in it to stop it from falling.

Shadow glances up, and he grins in a very sly manor. His fingers grasp the towel corner and are just about to whip it right off him when the bedroom door flies open and in bounds Amy the Hedgehog, her pink hair flying at the speed of her arrival. Shadow and Sonic both jump apart, their reactions in the exact speed of the other, as they do rival in speed.

"Good morning Sonic!" She beams batting her eyelashes. Sonic nods in reply, smiling a little.

"Hey Amy."

"Good morning Shadow!" But his reaction is a murmur; he turns his back and slams the bathroom door shut. Sonic smiles as he predicted the correct reaction.

"Come on it's a beautiful day Sonic, we're going snow boarding! So get your gear on as quick as possible, don't leave me waiting for you Sonic!" She gives him a quick hug and skips out merrily, her eyes big and shining with the image of her and Sonic spending every morning waking up together. The images making her skip down the stairs until she bangs into Knuckles-

"WHAT DO YOU THINK YOU'RE DOING - !" Sonic hears before walking over to his bed and slipping on his snowboarding shoes and winter gloves, both effective and great for use in snowy weather. Of course both made by his best friend Tails.

He sits on the bed and thinks for a second, he can see Cream out the window in the snow with Cheese. She's running about merrily handing snow piles to Knuckles as he is helping her and Tails build a snowman. The little orange fox is wrapped up in a big warm coat; Sonic recognises the design and remembers he bought him that a couple of Christmas's ago. He smiles knowing he has amazing friends, but his cheery thoughts are interrupted by Shadow's grumbling as he walks out of the bathroom.

Sonic turns.

"Um...hey, we're all going down to try out the slopes, y'know a bit o' snowboarding, you should join us 'n' give it a go. I'm sure you'd turn out better than most of them, maybe not me…" He smiles and pats Shadow on the back heading towards the door.

"You know, you are too cocky for your own good." Replies Shadow, a softer tone than usual. Sonic looks over his shoulder and laughs.

"You're too stubborn for your own good!"

He reaches for the handle,

"Wait Sonic." Sonic hears the words and looks back once more,

"Yeah?"

"About last night…"

"Oh forget about it, we were both drunk right?" He winks and walks out closing the door behind him. He stands in the empty hall and thinks, 'I wasn't drunk, and I don't want to forget about it…'

Shadow puts his head in his hands and lets out a deep sigh, 'Oh Sonic…what is going on, I'm so confused,' he looks out the window watching his comrades frolic in the pure white snow. He thinks, neither of them was drunk last night, and even though he tries to do what Sonic said, he can't seem to forget about it either.