"Speak"

Soft lips connected nibbling each other passionately. The golden kitsune couldn't help himself, his canines bit at the dazed one below him. The ivory hedgehog below moaned in gratitude at the attention and wrapped thin ivory arms around the waist of the other. Tails lightly bit a path down the elders body whilst massaging soft vanilla thighs.

This individual beneath him ignited every nerve in his body without even having to touch him. Was this what love was about? Is this what Sonic and Shadow were experiencing? Silver had accepted him for who he was and had proved to love him in return. The fox smirked, blue eyes taking in the submissive one below him as he experimented with the futuristic beings limits. A soft golden finger lightly traced a particular tight ring of muscles causing the other to clench up on instinct. Amber eyes widened at the straightforward approach and attempted to back away from the lust driven fox only to almost fall into the glassy pools below him.

"Tails!" the address was breathless yet deliberate and Tails momentarily got his bearings to listen to the angel below him.

" Maybe…ah! We should not do it... here." The hedgehog was not only uncomfortable with doing it in the sanctuary but also wasn't so keen on being taken so early and not to mention by someone younger than him.

The fox sensed the discomfort in the other and he internally battled with himself. He wanted the other. He wanted every part of him to bend to his will. Yet, what if he was unwilling? No, he couldn't force him into something so sacred yet a part of him knew that a prolonged wait would only unleash his dark side more frequently. Slowly the golden fox lifted himself off of the one he cherished, an expression of longing graced his features as he grasped the hand of the other and lead him out of the transcendental scenery. The maturing fox concluded that he was to not take Silver or aspire to be anything more to him; the difference in age proved to be a worthy foe for the mind.

The two flew home and a blanket of guilt settled upon Silver as he watched the fox. Tails seemed to accept Silvers queasiness towards potential lovemaking between them yet the fox was still noticeably depressed over the whole ordeal. Caressing and promises where made over the matter as Silver tried desperately to uplift the kitsune's broken spirit.

Small mutters and longing glances were exchanged between the two for the following days. No inspiration fueled Silvers creativity as he frequently found himself circling around his house looking for Tails. The kitsune only struggling to avoid him and catching glimpses of the one he desired occasionally.

After the span of a few days Sonic returned in high spirits to question and escort the youngster home. What he found was a considerably dull fox that has somehow survived the course of his absence without so much as a trace of grease on golden fur. The fox instead smiled weakly and bid Silver thanks and goodbye.

The next week was gray for the two. Tails had discovered that his previous need to tinker with mechanics provided no contentment like it used to. He found himself lost in a daze and for once it was he himself who failed to listen to those around him. He couldn't even listen to his "big brother". Raging emotion plagued him, and he could think of nothing but amber eyes, vanilla scent and powdery white fur.

Silver mourned the loss of his newfound companion. Loneliness and grief passed through his days as his thoughts were on the one that lit up his world essentially. The one that he could fly with and feel that odd special feeling that made his day. Whenever he looked at that painting he created when he was inspired by Tails he grew weary.

Time passed, and it seemed that what they shared for that minuscule amount of time never occurred. The two went on with their lives dully, thinking of each other more frequently yet shy to admit the past that had been. Those around them noticed the obvious change in behavior the two shared but would not speak and uplift harsh thoughts. It became a distant dream and stayed that way for a few months, until two dear friends decided to attempt to break the ice.

Sonic was sick of the zombie like state of his "little brother" yet what scared him most was that the youngster did not even tinker anymore. Instead the fox spent his nights out on the back porch staring at the moon. It was ominous, and apocalyptic to the hedgehog who had seen the fox tinker when he was just a kit. There seemed to be no day in his life that he didn't tinker… until this last week. Sonic shivered, Tails not fixing or inventing was like him not running. In a urgent effort to help the fox, Sonic arranged another get together with Shadow and another stay at Silvers for Tails. Sonic knew of his best friend's infatuation with his previous rival and even suggested that he test the futuristic beings powers. The reaction was mostly favorable. Tails grew happy but then after a minute reverted back to sadness. What had happened in his absence? He desperately wanted to know and he knew who to interrogate…

Silver fidgeted with his wrist-cuffs as he sat in front of the blue blur. The table was the only barrier between the two. The other gazed upon him in irritation. The question that was asked had been ignored by the albino hedgehog and there was only so much secrecy regarding his little brother that the hero was willing to take. Sonic was about to snap when a question graced the air.

" Sonic,… did you ever… love Tails."

Sonic was taken aback. A blush formed across his features as he recalled his early days with the blooming youngster before covering it up.

" My little bro, heh, of course I love him."

An agitated Silver leaned forward determinedly " You know what I mean Sonic!"

The hero leaned back from the aggression and swallowed his discomfort before responding.

" Yes I know. Of course I did, he was everything to me. He still is a major part of me."

Silver was shocked. Sonic admitted romantic feelings for Tails? Why and how? Is this why Tails wanted him? Was it because of jealousy towards Shadows relationship with Sonic?

"But, what happened?"

Sonic sighed and crossed his arms to prop his obnoxious sneakers on the table. He looked away grimly before resuming.

" I never told him…"

A silence stretched awkwardly between the two before Silver pried further.

"Because?"

" He's about seven years younger than me. I'm already labeled as a druggie. I don't need to add pedophile to the list. But I will always love him."

The hero smirked and eyed the other in interest. The albino was obviously nervous and this topic proved his suspicions.

"So Silv, you love him?"

The albino jerked back eyes wide at the straightforward approach to his affection. Silver looked down, looked at his boots ashamed and nodded.

" Tails seems to really miss you. I'm sure he loves you too. You should get with him!

Sonic was lost, if Silver loved him then why did the kitsune despair? Did they get into a fight or something? Silver was obviously keeping something in.

" I …am with him… I think. I'm not sure, I denied him … um … intercourse."

Sonic chuckled at the mere thought of Tails topping Silver but had to give him props, if the authorities came to take away Silver for pedophilia they would have a hard time judging the time traveler. Technically, he wasn't even born yet. That makes Tails the older ? Older than Silver? That was something to think about. The desire for Silver could also help Tails with his frequent instinctual tendencies.

"Are you scared?" Sonic smirked, he swiftly crossed his legs and began to lightly stretch them. Silver however grew tense. He didn't know what he felt. He guessed that he didn't want their relationship to be pure lust, but something else seemed to stop him. The fox appeared younger than him… too young.

"No… I will do it, it's all a bit sudden is all."

Sonic couldn't contain himself, he chuckled more at the sight of Silver getting his quills in a tangle over his "little bro". Silver was so uke that it almost burned. The naivety and cuteness was too much! He remembered when Tails was that oblivious…

"Are you sure he is acting this way because you didn't give him sex? That doesn't sound like Tails…"

Silver paused… what other explanation could there be?

Sonic grew serious but soft.

"Silver, does Tails know that you really love him?"