The sun was shining brightly. It was a sunny day in Station Square. Birds chirped happily. Everything was slowly waking up. People were walking outside, having their own business. And surely, everybody was awake...Well, almost everyone.
The black and crimson hedgehog, a.k.a Shadow The Hedgehog, was sleeping peacefully in his room. It looked like the hedgehog didn't even know what time it was. He didn't even turn nor twist in his sleep. Seemed like he would sleep for Chaos knows how long. His room was dark, even though it was day-time. If anyone even dare to wake him up, would sure ask for death..
Soon, the door's creak was heard. It was Rouge The Bat, who opened the door. The ivory bat was dressed in her usual outfit. She opened the door, and tip-toed to Shadow's bed. Rouge sat near him. Luckily for her, he was on the left side, and the right side was free. So, she sat on the right part of the bed. She smiled at him. "Shadow~" She whispered. The hedgehog didn't move. "Shadow~" Rouge called a little louder. Nothing. Rouge was now angered, but she of course didn't want to shout. So, she tried again. "Shadow~" No success. The bat decided to slightly tap him on the shoulder. To her own risk, she did it. Shadow's eyes slowly opened. "What?" He muttered, his voice sounding sleepy. "Ah, finally the prince is awakened!~" Rouge exclaimed, clapping her hands as she smiled at him. Shadow closed his eyes, covering himself with blanket. "Oh come on. Don't be like that, hon~" Rouge said, as she took the blanket away. The hedgehog groaned. "Let me get some sleep, will you?" Shadow asked, annoyed. "How can you sleep? It's not night anymore!" Rouge said, pointing at the window. "See?" She asked. Shadow looked at the window. The sky was light-blue. There were also white and fluffy clouds. Shadow groaned once more. Rouge then smiled. "I know how to wake you! You should take a nice, refreshing shower!~" Rouge chirped. "Besides, you didn't take bath since me and Amy rescued you and you-" "Fine! I'll go and take shower!" Shadow growled. He didn't want her to continue. "Good boy!~" Rouge winked at him, Shadow rolled his eyes. "The towel is in the bathroom. The bathroom is the 4th room to the right." With a nod, Shadow exited his room. Rouge changed Shadow's bedding to new one. After she was done, she went to the living room to watch TV.
As for Shadow, he entered the bathroom. Still sleepy, he went to the shower cabin and turned the cold water on. He liked the cold shower. Then, Shadow slowly turned the hot water on. After he was done, he turned everything off, dried himself and walked out. Shadow walked to his room, and put on his gloves and shoes. Then he decided to go to the living room.
Rouge was watching TV and eating cookies. Her ears twitched, as sh heard someone's footsteps. The sight made her almost spit the cookie out: Shadow walked slowly, yet gracefully. The towel was behind his neck. He didn't dry himself completely. There were a few drops of water on his fur. Shadow looked handsome. Not to mention his great shape and muscular body. And his face expression was serious and calm. The picture that Rouge was seeing was more than perfect. She blushed madly, covering her mouth. Her eyes grew bigger. What could she say? Rouge wasn't expecting that, at all. And the other unexpected thing was Shadow's smirk! Yes, that's true. Shadow smirked at her. "The shower was not that bad." He said, as he sat near her. Rouge just nodded, looking at him. "Is she looking at me like that again?" Shadow thought, he had now emotionless face. Not that he didn't like the way she looks at him. It just made him feel...uncomfortable. "Anything new?"Shadow asked, as he looked at the plasma-screen. "No." Rouge replied, casually. "By the way, shouldn't you go on a mission or something?" Shadow asked, as he crossed his arms. Rouge looked at him, confused. "You just sit here all day. Haven't you got some other things to do?" Shadow asked more questions. Rouge turned off the TV. "Well, I can't leave the injured hedgie all alone, can I?~" Rouge said, as she scooted closer to Shadow. The hedgehog blushed, but tried his best to hide it. And Shadow felt the tingle in his heart again. The feeling he'd never experienced before. That was bothering the hell out of him. But it also felt warm. Shadow just stood up, and walked to the kitchen. He drank some water and came back to Rouge."Are you satisfied by my answer?~" Rouge asked, crossing her legs. The hedgehog just nodded, holding a glass of water. "You know what?~ I think you are right. I have to go to mall or somewhere else. Sitting here all day will give me nothing, but a boredom. So, I have to say thank you, Shadie~" Rouge said, as she patted his forehead. Shadow groaned. "And I think you need to go somewhere as well. " She then giggled. "Maybe pay Big Blue a visit?" With that, Rouge walked upstairs. She was ready in 10 minutes. "Alrighty, I am going to the shop and maybe on a walk with Amy. Here's the spare key, if you'd like to go out too~" The ivory bat gave him the key. "See you~" She said, as she closed the door. Shadow headed upstairs. He entered his room and layed on the bed. He'd noticed the new bedding. "Rouge changed it." He thought. Shadow then closed his eyes. He was thinking about different things. But strangely, he ended up thinking about Rouge. His eyes shot open. "That's weird...: Shadow said, as he rubbed his eyes. It bothered him so very much! Like a spell. He just needed to know, what was wrong with him. Maybe the infection that Rouge was talking about? And again, the hedgehog groaned. That name! Without hesitation, Shadow run from the Club. He needed advice. He could take any help, from anyone. Not Rouge though...Because that would be weird. And not Knuckles. Tails and Cream were too little. Shadow didn't think they were silly, so the word little was the most fitting. But little for what? Shadow's head was hurting badly... Next, Amy. No, she's probably with Rouge. Team Chaotix? No way. Shadow sighed. "I guess I'll regret this very much. But I have no other choice." Shadow thought, as he ran faster.
"I'm coming!" The voice was heard. The owner of the voice opened his front door. "Hey, what's up Shadow?" The ebony hedgehog groaned. "Can I come in?" He asked calmly. "Yep." The blue hedgehog replied. Shadow entered, and close the door. "So what led you here?" Sonic asked, as he sat on the couch. Shadow sat on the armchair, crossing his arms. "Something strange is going on..." He began. "Huh?" Sonic asked. "It's something I don't know. And I might sound silly, but I need your help." Shadow looked at Sonic. "Sure, anything for you, Shadz." Sonic smiled, putting thumbs up. Shadow took a deep breath. "The problem is that I feel some sort of tingle right here." Shadow pointed to his heart area. Sonic nodded. "So?" "That feeling is nothing I've ever known." Shadow replied, thinking. "When was the first time you've felt that 'tingle'" Sonic asked, curious. Shadow thought for a moment. "Hm...When Rouge changed the bandage on my wound, or even earlier..." The ebony hedgehog was confused. Sonic smiled. "Oh, I guess I know what's wrong here." Shadow looked at Sonic, his eyes full of hope. "What is it then?" He asked. Sonic laughed a bit. "So, you're saying that the feeling is here when Rouge's around you, eh?" Sonic asked, looking closely at Shadow. Shadow himself felt his cheeks become warmer. He nodded slowly, not following the idea. The blue hedgehog clapped his hands together. "Oh that's so awesome!" Sonic exclaimed. "Just tell me what the hell is wrong with me!" Shadow shouted, not able to wait anymore. "Not so fast, Shadow! I'll spoil everything if I'll tell you!" Shadow facepalmed. "But you told that you'd help! That doesn't make any sense! And you are-" "Oopsie-daisy! Sorry, we're closing! Come back soon!" Sonic kicked Shadow from his house and closed the door. Shadow was pissed off. Completely. "Open the door you, Faker! And don't you dare telling anybody what did I ask you! Id you do then you're asking for your death, you moron! And don't pretend that you aren't here!" Shadow was yelling at Sonic, punching the door. No answer. Shadow was breathing heavily. "Well 'beep' you!" Shadow finished, as he ran to Club Rouge. As for Sonic, he was laughing, tears streaming from his eyes. "Shadow and Rougey sitting in a tree, K-I-S-S-I-N-G!" He sang, laughing.
