This is a collab chapter with MYpenguinLOVESme, so I won't be replying to my reviews until the next chapter! But yea, hope you enjoy!

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Hey guys! MYpenguinLOVESme is back and is doing a collab with the one and only Nickyyy. She did a Shadamy one shot but I'm doing a Shadouge one. It's my OTP. Like seriously. Enjoy guys!

Two Cheers for Five Years

It had been hours since it had begun. The loud music blared through the streets, bright lights illuminated the glossy pavement from an early drizzle. It wasn't by far the greatest weather but no one minded. They were all inside after all. Aqua eyes shifted as glossed lips made their way into a smirk. The blaring music and the people dancing could only make her smile wider. Her favorite music played through her ears. She hired Knuckles to be her DJ after all; he was good and he did it for no cost. That meant more pleasure for her with out spending a dime.

She sat with one leg crossed over the other at a bar; sipping at the drink she had in her hand. She had a lot on her mind at the moment. Everything was perfect for the ivory bat, but she knew that something was missing; she just couldn't put her finger on it. The bat stood up and thanked her worker for the drink and made her way through the crowd. She laughed and smiled as people said hello as they danced to the loud music. Rouge had even seen a few dance battles go on. Even Sonic was in one! He clearly won though. Rouge was very impressed by his foot movement and how he moved his body. She had never really seen that side of Sonic before.

Her slim waist turned against people to get by and get to the back door; she needed fresh air. The bat still thought about that one thing that she was missing but brushed it off when it got a little too warm for her. Club Rouge is one of the best clubs out there but sometimes she couldn't even handle it. Crazy, right?

As soon as she opened the door, a wave a cold air came rushing in, and it was like heaven to Rouge. She silently closed the door and made her way up the stone steps that led to the balcony. No one ever went up there; it was like Rouge's place to think. She gripped her tan arms as she developed hot goose bumps from the cold breeze. If it was one thing she hated, it was the cold.

She made her way to the top and sighed; she was still missing something. She kept thinking and thinking until her sensitive ears picked up a rough dark voice.

"Rouge?"

It was the only thing she heard. Her head whipped around, her eyes meeting with the eyes of a black and red hedgehog, his head slightly turned as he sat on the railing of the balcony.

"Shadow, what are you doing up here? It's freezing!" She asked, slight confusion lodged in her soft tone of voice.

"I'm fine."

Stubborn, of course. She already knew he wasn't fine; his quills and fur were standing slightly from the cold weather. She never understood why he acted so stubborn, especially towards the girl he's known for five years. Bewilderment always crossed her mind. They were best friends and Rouge hated it when he kept things bottled up.

She walked up next to him, her slim hands grasping the cold iron that her striped friend was sitting on. "Don't be stubborn. I know you're cold." She climbed up onto the railing and sat down next to him. "How come you're up here? You're missing all the fun."

He hesitated to answer but kept his crimson eyes locked in front of him. "I'm not in the mood to sit in a hot room and watch people ravish each other with a style they call dancing."

Rouge could only roll her eyes and smirk. "Shad, it's called grinding. People just do it for fun."

"Seems too provocative for my liking."

"I can see that," Rouge mumbled quietly. "So you're saying you'd rather sit here in the freezing cold?"

"You could put it that way. I'd rather sit here than watch people act childish on a dance floor. Don't act like I haven't seen it all."

"I guess I could agree with you on that."

Rouge didn't understand why he was up here. Any other time he would be down on the dance floor and make fun of Sonic. He would even engage in a few dance battles himself; he was good! He had even beat Sonic a few times, which is a miracle to anyone! But on this day, he just seemed more gloomy than usual.

"Why are you upset?"

Shadow only shook his head and stared forward again, his hands held together in his lap.

"Shadow, cut the shit! What is wrong with you?"

Shadow immediately turned his head towards Rouge. He knew she rarely ever swore, which means now he has explaining to do if he doesn't want to upset her.

"Maria."

It hit her right there. The whole reason she opened Club Rouge on a Thursday was because it was his birthday and it just hit her that Shadow was like this every year. She remembered hearing stories about what he and Maria would do on the ARK together, especially on his birthday. Stories about how Maria would make the perfect cakes, like how he asked for Maria to live forever. Rouge could only feel a slight pain in her chest. How could she have not known?

"Shadow, I'm so-"

"No. Don't say it."

He didn't like to hear all the sympathy. He always stated how he hated it because all the sympathy would never bring her back. Crimson eyes meet with aqua and she could feel the sorrow in his eyes burn holes right through her. It was almost like a daze. She got lost in his eyes as she inched closer to him, Shadow slightly backing up.

"Rouge, what are you-"

"When was the last time you ever felt the feeling of love?" she asked with half lidded eyes.

Shadow was deep in thought. He had never had a strong passion of love towards anyone. Maria was like a sister to him.

Their eyes locked again and Shadow could only stare, his half lidded eyes picking up everything that was gorgeous about her. He'd never had warm feelings before, and it was like an attack of butterflies in his stomach whenever it came to Rouge. The tension mellowed down as the gap was closed between them. Everything was new to Shadow. He was slightly confused yet it felt warm at the same time. He eventually gave in as he caressed Rouge's cheek, her arms around his neck.

Things eventually heated up and they both deepened the kiss. Rouge allowed Shadow to explore her mouth as their tongues danced together. He may have had no experience with kissing what so ever, but Rouge had to agree that he sure as hell was good at it. Rouge eventually broke the kiss to breathe for air. Her head tilted down as she closed her eyes, Shadow never taking her eyes off of her. She looked back up at him and smiled. His face was priceless. She'd never seen him so dazed before.

Both of their hands eventually met the other, both facing forward while sitting on the railing. So many thoughts were running through Shadow's head, but one lingered. Why him?

"Shadow, promise me that you will be happy." She stated, while leaning her head on his shoulder.

Looks like he found his answer. Maybe one day he hoped that it would all be love, only love, and for her love to be his only. He couldn't lose her. He now knew how much she cared and he couldn't ruin his happiness over the past. It was time to let go.

A small smile grew upon his face as he closed his eyes. "Don't worry. I will."

The End

I know this is short. Sue me. But it is pretty friggin adorable, right? I hope you guys like!