New record for shortest chapter! I'm just gonna claim short and sweet.
I like to think Shadow is a cuddler, but only shows it when really tired because that's not good for his image, damn it! and all that.
Sonic bit his tongue to hold back the snickers that threatened to escape him. It wasn't every day that he came home to find Shadow asleep on the couch with his feet on the back and armrest and his head hanging toward the floor. He only slept rarely, but when he did, he fell asleep in some very strange positions.
Still, Sonic knew Shadow got better sleep if he was in his bed, strange position or not. So after he'd taken the necessary photos, he carefully gathered Shadow into his arms and carried him upstairs.
He always forgot just how heavy Shadow was. All that dense muscle really added up. Luckily, Shadow's room was right next to the stairs, so he didn't have to walk far. He pushed the door open and laid the slumbering hedgehog on the bed, gently pulling his shoes off and draping a sheet over him. All that done, he stood and turned to the door.
A hand caught his wrist, keeping him from leaving. When he looked back, Shadow's eyes were open a tiny bit, watching him drowsily. Shadow tugged ever so slightly at his arm.
Sonic hesitated only briefly before pulling off his own shoes and laying down beside him. "If you get mad at me tomorrow, just know it was your idea."
Shadow gave him a glare, rendered impotent by his heavy eyelids. He quickly gave up and squirmed closer to Sonic, burying his face in a blue and tan furred shoulder. Sonic smiled and wrapped both arms around his sleepy hedgehog, holding him close as they fell asleep.
