Here's Icy. I finally got a break from life, so I decided that it's time for my next installment. I hope you enjoy and review.
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Sonic finally sobered up the next morning. His hangover was massive. He laid on the couch where he had awoken, not knowing how he ended up there. His guess was that Knuckles or Silver had brought him in. As he lay there, he slowly remembered the events of last night. He remembered sitting down and talking with Amy. Then, he remembered Sally saying that they were officially a couple. After that thought, Sonic's head began to throb again. If that wasn't enough, his phone began to ring. Sonic quickly grabbed his phone and pushed the button to silence the noise. He then looked at the number. It was a number that he did not know; so Sonic guessed that it was unimportant. He let the call die out. Less than a minute later, the number appeared again. Sonic was pissed. He was about to give this caller a piece of his mind.
"Listen, you asshole, I have a hangover, and I do not feel like talking. Don't call this number no more!!!" exclaimed Sonic.
"Sonic, where are you?"
The voice on the other end was one that he knew all too well. Suddenly, more pieces of the puzzle were filled in. He distinctly remembered where he had left this caller last night.
"Oh my God! Tails, I, uh, I'm sorry for leaving you out last night. Are you still at Cream's? asked Sonic.
"Sonic, where else would I be? Hurry up and pick me up."
"Alright. Give me a few minutes.
Tails hung up from Sonic and sat back down at the table with Cream and her mother. They had invited Tails to have breakfast with them.
"Thanks for inviting me to breakfast," said Tails, taking a bite of bacon.
"It's no trouble. We have plenty," said Cream's mother, Vanilla.
Breakfast had to be cut short due to Sonic's speedy arrival. After the horn sounded from outside, Tails knew that Sonic had arrived. Tails thanked Vanilla for her hospitality and headed for the door. Cream walked him to the door.
"Thanks again for tutoring me," said Cream.
"I was glad to do it," said Tails with a warm smile.
Tails turned to the door and grabbed the knob, but he did not open the door. Something was on his mind. He knew that if he did not get this off of his chest right now, he would regret it later. Tails turned back around to Cream, who was still standing there.
"Hey, Cream."
"Yes, Tails?"
"I know that this is a little early to be asking you this, but will you go to the homecoming dance with me?" asked Tails, blushing.
Tails looked away, hoping that Cream was not disgusted by his sudden approach.
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Sonic was impatiently waiting in the car. He still had a hangover, and his kid brother was taking forever to come out of the house. Sonic blew his horn again. This time, he saw his kid brother emerge from the house. Tails didn't seem like his normal self. Since he had arrived at high school, he really hadn't been in the best of moods, but now, he seemed more cheerful. Tails got into the passenger's seat and slammed the door.
"Argh. Do you have to slam so loud?" asked Sonic.
"You know, at first I was angry with you for leaving me here, but now I'm glad that you did because something amazing happened to me."
"What happened?"
"Guess who got a date for homecoming?" said Tails.
Sonic looked over at Tails and smiled.
"What? My little bro got himself a date? I'm proud of you. She's cute."
"Thanks. Maybe, my life is finally starting to turn around."
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Monday
This week of high school is one of the few times that students actually want to come to school. It was the second most exciting week of school right after prom night. It consisted of a football game that everyone wants to be at, friendly class rivalry, and to top it off, a dance. This week was homecoming. Rest assured that this week would be unforgettable.
It was early Monday morning at Station Square High. All the guys and girls were headed to first period. Down the main corridor, Sally could be seen handing out papers. She wasted no time starting her campaign for homecoming queen. Mina and Julie-Su were helping. Since they were only 11th graders, they could not be the queen anyway; so they decided to help their friend.
Amy, Rouge, Tikal, and Cream just watched her as she handed out her flyers and lollipops. (Yes! Lollipops. At my school, if girls are campaigning, they'll give out candy, thinking that you'll vote for them if they do.)
"Look at her. She's going to be like this all week," said Amy. "If only I were a senior, I'd give her a run for her money."
"Hey, Rouge. Why don't you go against her?" suggested Cream.
"That's a good idea, and we could help you spread your campaign," said Tikal.
"Thanks, but I really don't want to be homecoming queen," said Rouge.
Sally, Julie-Su, and Mina finished passing out her flyers and headed to class. On their way, they passed by Amy and her girls.
"Well, well, well. You better be glad that you're only a sophomore, Amy, or I'd crush you," said Sally.
"Only if you sat on me," said Amy.
Sally gasped. "Did this little bitch just call me fat?"
"And if I did?"
Sally began fuming. She scoffed and then turned and walked off.
"That bitch has some serious issues," said Amy.
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In ceramics class, Amy and Rouge were making ashtrays. As they melded the pots, they discussed homecoming.
"Amy, I already told you that I'm not doing it."
"Why not? I know that all the guys here are nuts about you."
"Those horny bastards only want one thing, and I'm not that type of girl," said Rouge.
Amy laughed. "Come on, Rouge. Are you saying that you haven't been deflowered yet?"
"That's what I'm saying."
Amy gave Rouge a serious look. Rouge looked over at Amy, but quickly looked away after seeing Amy's look. That was foolish, though, because Amy saw through Rouge's charade.
"I knew you were lying."
"Okay, so maybe I have done it once or twice, but I don't do it frequently. In fact, it's been a long time. I'm tired of being used," said Rouge.
"Used?" asked Amy. "Was it Shadow?"
"No it was not him. It was just some guy I met at one of Flame's parties last year. I had a few too many drinks and ended up waking up in his arms with my clothes off and a big hangover."
"That must have been awful. Do you think that Knuckles is the same way?"
Rouge stopped melding.
"To be honest, no. I know he's a jock and everything, but there's more to him than that. I mean, when we kissed, I-"
Rouge could not believe that she had just said that. Amy sat there, stunned.
"You kissed him?"
Rouge nodded.
"Oh my God!!! I knew that you rode to Flame's party with him for a reason," said Amy. "So tell me, is he a good kisser?"
"He's an amazing kisser. He uses just enough tongue, and he already knows my sensitive spots," said Rouge.
"Wow! I wish Sonic would do me like that," said Amy.
"Maybe, he will."
"What do you mean?" asked Amy, who had now stopped making her ashtray as well.
"I saw you and Sonic at Flame's party. It seemed like you two were having a great time."
"We were. I enjoyed it, and I could tell by the tone of his voice that he was, too. Then, Sally came over and took him from me." Amy had a piece of clay in her hand. She acupunctured it with her fingernail, pretending that it was Sally's head.
"Why don't you ask Sonic to homecoming?" said Rouge.
"I want to, but he might reject me," said Amy, lowering her head.
"You'll never know until you try. Besides, would you rather see him with Sally?" asked Rouge.
Amy felt disgusted by the thought of Sally and Sonic at homecoming.
"No! Eww!"
Rouge put the finishing touches on her ashtray. She now had a few minutes alone with Amy since she had to wait for the clay to dry.
"While we're on the subject of homecoming, do you think that Knuckles is going to ask you?" asked Amy.
"No," said Rouge calmly.
"Why not?"
"Because I'm going to ask him. He's in my Economics class."
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Economics
The teacher was explaining stocks and bonds to the class. Half the class was sleep, and the other half was dozing off. Rouge sat in front of Knuckles in the right corner of the room. Knuckles was asleep with his head on the wall.
Rouge nudged Knuckles' back. At first, he just snorted and continued sleeping. The second time, Rouge slapped Knuckles in the back of his head. He shot up out of his seat with his spiky dreadlocks going everywhere.
"I'm awake!" he yelled.
"I'm glad to hear that Mr. Knuckles," said the teacher. "Now if you'll excuse me, I'd like to continue."
The part of the class that was still awake groaned.
"Hey, Knuckles," whispered Rouge.
Knuckles turned around to face Rouge in all her beauty.
"What's up, Rouge?"
"Um, what are you doing Friday?"
"I was planning on going to homecoming," he whispered.
"With who?"
Knuckles knew what she was getting at. It was all too easy to figure out.
"Hopefully with you," he said with a smirk.
"Really? That's good. I'll see you Friday night, and you won't be sorry" she said.
"Okay. I'll get the tickets this afternoon," he said.
"Mr. Knuckles, will you turn around in your seat and pay attention?" said the teacher.
Knuckles turned around in his seat, slumped down in his seat, and went back to sleep.
Rouge sighed, happy that she had finally got that off her chest. She couldn't wait to see how Julie-Su takes the news.
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Now, Sonic and Shadow were the only ones without dates. Shadow was considering his options, but Sonic was put into a corner. He already knew that Sally wanted to go with him since she had crowned him her boyfriend. The problem was that the feeling wasn't mutual, but being with Sally has done wonders for his popularity. He was very popular before he and Sally became an item, but now….
For the first time in weeks, Shadow was without a girl. His usual ones were taken, as were most of the girls in the school. Only ugly and nerdy girls remained for Shadow, and that was a big 'hell no'.Shadow knew that HE could not show up to homecoming alone, but the problem was that he might just have to. As Shadow sat at lunch alone, he started to think about who was left, but came up with nothing. That's when his 'secret admirer' came up to sit with him.
"Do you mind if I sit here?" asked the girl.
Shadow looked up. There, stood a smiling mongoose. She was beautiful. Her long purple hair gave her face a certain luster. When the light hit her just right, she seemed to glow.
"No, I don't mind. Sit down," he said nicely.
Mina sat down with her lunch right across from Shadow. This was new to Shadow since most girls preferred sitting next to him, but he didn't mind it.
"Aren't you that girl that hangs with Sally and Julie-Su? You're Tina," said Shadow.
"It's Mina," corrected Mina.
"Oh, I'm sorry. Mina. So why aren't you sitting with your friends today?" he asked.
"I needed a change of scenery," she said.
As lunch progressed, she and Shadow got friendlier. Mina was asking him questions about football, and he was explaining it to her.
"So Friday's a big night, huh?" asked Mina.
"Yeah! Homecoming is always a big night. That game is a 'must win'."
"What about the dance?" asked Mina.
Shadow laughed. "You're not going to believe this, but I don't even have a date for homecoming. I'm the quarterback for the football team, and I don't have a date."
"You know, I don't have a date yet either," said Mina.
This was good news for Shadow. She wasn't an ugly girl, and she was single. It's now time for him to swoop her off her feet.
"How could a girl as pretty as you not have a date?" asked Shadow.
Mina blushed and giggled lightly. "I don't know. How can a guy as good-looking as you be without a date?"
"I guess you could say that I was waiting on the right one," said Shadow. "And I think that I've found her. How would you like to be my date to homecoming?"
Mina gasped. "Would you really go with me?"
"Sure! I'll go get the tickets as soon as school is over," said Shadow.
"Great!" Mina wrote something down on a piece of paper that she got out of her purse. "Here's my phone number," said Mina, handing him the paper.
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Thursday night phone conversation…
Ring.
"Hello!"
"Hey, Tikal. It's Rouge."
"Hey, Rouge," replied Tikal. "What's up?"
"Nothing. I just got bored and decided to call my best friend. You know, we don't hang out like we used to."
"I know. It's just that Silver and I are spending a lot of time together, and we've just been busy," said Tikal. She really felt like she had let Rouge down. "Would you rather I spent some time with you?"
"Sure. That'd be nice. On your next free day, we'll hang out like old times, but only if you and Silver don't have anything planned. Don't go breaking up your date over me," said Rouge. "Silver's a keeper."
"Hang on, I got a call waiting," said Tikal.
Rouge was put on hold. After about thirty seconds, Tikal came back on the line.
"Sorry, it's Silver. I'd better take it."
"Oh, okay."
"I'll try to get rid of him and come back to talk to you," said Tikal.
"Don't rush yourself."
"Okay, bye, Rouge."
(click)
Rouge looked through her cell phone for someone else to call. She highlighted Amy's name. Perhaps she'll still be awake.
Ring.
"Hello," said a cheery voice.
"Hey, Amy!"
"Oh, hey Rouge."
"What are you doing?"
"I'm just brushing my quills. What are you doing?"
"Absolutely nothing. That's why I called."
"Hang on a sec. I got a call waiting," said Amy.
She clicked over. Rouge was again. She sighed, tired of being on hold. After about a minute, Amy switched back over.
"Now, where were we?"
"Was that Sonic?"
"No, it's me," said a light voice. Rouge knew that it could only belong to one person.
"Hey, Cream," said Rouge. "Are you ready for your date with Sonic's little brother?"
"Hello, Rouge. I guess I am. I mean, this is my real first date, and I hope I do okay."
"You'll do fine. Just remember that he's a guy; so he'll probably say or do a few stupid things to try to impress you. I love it when guys do that," said Amy.
"Amy, aren't you going with Sonic to homecoming?" asked Rouge.
"No. He's going with Sally."
"I'm sorry," said Cream.
"Don't be. I'm sure that she just talked him into it, but I'm not going alone," said Amy.
"Who are you going with then?" asked Rouge.
"You'll just have to wait and see him tomorrow night," said Amy with a small laugh.
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This chapter was kinda crappy, I know, but please review anyway. The next one will be much better. I promise. It's homecoming. Of course it'll be exciting.
ICY KNUCKLES
