Amy walked into the dressing room of the tenth different store that they had gone into. Shadow was just steps behind her, three bags on each arm.
'Sonic and Knuckles were right. This isn't fun at all.' Amy winked at one of the employees who in turn nodded their head. They left the huge dressing room. Shadow glanced around and was confused when he heard the door lock behind him. "Wait, what's going on? Is this a dressing room?"
"Amy took the dress on the hanger in her right hand and placed it on a nearby seat. "This, is a VIP dressing room." Amy replied, "It's for VIP memebers like me. And we can bring no more than two people in with us." She started taking her clothes off and Shadow blinked.
"Wait... what are you doing!?" She looked at him innocently. "Trying on this dress." She grabbed the dress and slid it over her body. It was a tight, black leather cocktail dress. She reached behind her to zip it up, stretching her arms back to reach the zipper, "Oh, Shadow... the zipper, I can't reach it." Shadow gulped. He knew Amy wasn't in heat anymore. So then, why did he feel like he did when he first experienced her in heat He walked up to her, pulling the zipper down, and then yanking it back up. "There," He breathed. She smiled up at him, "What do you think of this dress?"
He simply nodded, "It's great. Can we get furniture for the hut now?" She nodded, "I can't believe they're almost done fixing it up." She confessed, putting her clothes back on. "Its safer in the tower so I don't see why you want to stay in that hut."
He rolled his eyes, knowing they were about to have that conversation again. "Why can't I live in the hut?" he asked. "It's peaceful, quiet, right by the beach..." Amy frowned, "I see. I'm loud, obnoxious, and my room is covered in pink." She looked down, "I just... wish you would stay with me in the tower."
"And I wish you would stay in the hut with me."
"But my duties-"
"Are just an excuse," He cut her off, "I'm not asking you to leave your job. I'm just asking you to move in with me. Those are two completely different things. Why are you so against me living here when you yourself lived there first before in the tower?"
Amy frowned. "I don't know. Maybe it's just because I feel safer there..."
"Well, I don't have to worry about that. With the new defense system, and me under much training to unlock my full powers, I wont have to worry about security." He grabbed her chin and forced her to look up at him, "And you wouldn't have to worry either." Amy looked down again, "I guess I see your point."
"Great. Now can we stop talking about this and go furniture shopping?" Amy nodded and smiled at him, "Right. You are going to need a proper bed when you move into your new place. And I can paint the inside of the hut walls for you any color you like." He grabbed her wrist, "Well, lets get going then before all the stores close."
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Tails stepped back from the hut, admiring the new system he had made. "Looks perfect. This shield should stay off Dr. Eggmans radar." He turned around to see that the hut was all fixed up. Knuckles stood a few feet away, grilling some food for Shadows welcome back party. What better way to throw a surprise party then to send Amy and the honorable guest out on a furniture run? Cream and Cosmo were making drinks and snacks. Sonic had gone out of his way to buy the hedgehog an Xbox One and a TV. "Shadow is going to love this. What guy wouldn't?"
"Did you remember to get the HDMI cord?" Asked Tails, "And did you get him the console with half a terabyte or a whole terabyte? What kind of edition did you get him?" Sonic looked at his little fox friend and was weirded out, "Dude... does it matter?"
"You got him the kinect to go with it right?"
The sun was starting to set. Amy and Shadow had returned with a new bed, an entertainment center, a couch, and many other things. When Shadow approached the hut he smelled something good. "What is that scent? It makes my stomach turn."
"Oh, those are called hot dogs." Amy said as she offered him one. "Would you like some ketchup, mustard, or relish?"
Shadow didn't know which one to choose, "Um, all of them?"
Once the hedgehog tasted it, he immediately asked for another, "Knuckles, you are quite good. What is your... um... recipe?"
"Oh... I just buy them at the store and then put them on the grill." Shadow continued to eat ten more of them. Later on they had a bonfire, and Shadow got to taste marshmallows and smores. Amy watched from inside the hut. She saw how happy he was and that made her happy. "I guess I understand why he wants to stay here..."
"By the way, what are these 'hot dogs' made of?" The hedgehog asked. Sonic was about to reply when a happy shriek came from a few feet away. A little child was running towards a furry little creature and playing with it. "Momma momma look! A doggy!"
Shadow paled. "W-What?"
"Momma, can we keep the doggy?" The mother walked calmly to her child, "No dear, that is someone elses dog. We can't have him."
Shadow held his stomach. "You mean to tell me..."
oh boy did Shadow have a lot to learn.
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After everyone had left, Shadow laid in his bed, staring up at the ceiling. He had learned hot dogs were made from these creatures called pigs, and that it was just ironic that they had the same name as these cute little animals. He turned his light off, and closed his eyes as his head hit the pillow. He was happy. He had a great day with friends, food, laughter, things he never experienced before. And then there was Amy. Just being with her made his entire world go round. He was so close to sleep when he felt something against his leg. He jumped up and pulled the covers off, "How did you get past my defenses Dr. Eggman-"
There was the puppy from earlier. Looking up at Shadow with the brownest eyes ever. It looked hungry and sad and just wanted someone to love him. Shadow did the only thing he could think of.
He went to the pet store.