Day three: Summer

He had been observing her for a while, the way she laughed when the rival male was sarcastic to him, the small looks between them... Something was definitely going on - even he could see it. Were they together? Even when Amy was talking to Tails and Shadow was conversing with Rouge, there was something there, bringing them together. Sonic did not want to confront them yet, even though he had watched them for over half the clear skied summer's day at the beach; always around each other - from their towels touching to frolicking in the waves. Not that he was jealous! No! He was Sonic the Hedgehog, he would never be jealous, he was too cool for that. It was just strange how they just seemed so relaxed with each other.

Of course the hero and the pink flower had sat at her quaint kitchen table and he had spoken to her how it would never worked out, even if they had tried (which he did not want to anyway) because he was a free spirit. No one could ever tie him down and stop him from going on adventures or stop him from battling that egg-butt! She had understood, after a waterfall of tears.. But that was last summer on a night like tonight, the beach, barbecue and the summer sun. This year however, he couldn't help but be baffled by them... And that is when he saw it! Amy reached for his hand; Shadow the Hedgehog's hand! He held his breath in anticipation but released it in a laugh when he held her hand back! Slapping his hand over his mouth, he looked away... but he already knew they were all looking at him for his outburst. Grinning like an idiot, the blue hero looked back towards the couple and folded his arms as he gave a serious look to the pink and black hedgehog's

"How long?"

"Sonic, are you feeling okay?" the fox asked as his blue eyes watched his best friend, who in turn waved him off

"How long have you two been together?" Sonic specified pointing between Amy and Shadow

"What do you mean?" Tails asked, gazing over to the blushing female and glaring male

"What does it matter to you hedgehog?" Shadow finally responded in a flat, but still threatening tone

"It's okay Shadow," Amy soothed the form next to her "They were bound to find out sooner or later. Yes, we are together"

"It's fine, I was just wondering why you were keeping it a secret, that's all..." The blue male spoke again with a smile. Silence reigned for a moment before the dark male stood slowly and offered his hand to his Rose, who stood with his help and made their way back to the cabins that they had rented for their summer vacation

"Are you okay with this Sonic?" The kit questioned his best friend and the smile on his face

"Absolutely!" the hero's smile morphed into a grin "At least they are finally happy bro and Shadow deserves some happiness. Pluuuus," he drawled out, the grin changed to a sneaky smirk "We have three days left of our summer vacation to tease him about it~"

"Oh Sonic..." the young genius sighed, the next three days were going to be hard.