i dont even want to know how long its been since i last updated. i've been so freakin busy! f*** my teachers!
LOL i've been trying to piece the story together and finally got back on track. i'll try to update regularly from now on but i have a feeling its not really going to happen XD

so finally, here is chapter 10! review!

*Shadow's P.O.V*
I opened my eyes and saw nothing but pink. I breathed in and smelled an intoxicatingly sweet scent. I realized that I was nuzzled into Amy's hair. I smiled, remembering last night. I had heard Bella call for Amy and Vanessa go into my room. I saw all three of them sleeping soundly and it made my heart flutter with joy.

I looked over Amy's shoulder and saw Vanessa and Bella in her arms, sleeping. I felt Amy starting to wake up and I tightened my hold on her waist. She slowly turned her head to me and her eyes widened.

"So you really did come last night…" she said, smiling. "I thought I was dreaming"

I shook my head as I rested my head on her shoulder. Vanessa and Bella were starting to wake up. Vanessa rubbed her eyes and yawned.

"Good morning" said Amy

"Morning, Amy" said Vanessa as she got up from the bed.

Bella slowly opened her eyes and looked up at me and Amy and smiled.

"Vanessa can you take Bella to her room?" I asked

She nodded and took Bella out of Amy's arms. She left the room and I let out a deep breath. I heard Amy giggle as she turned herself around to face me. She looked up at me with her sparkling jade eyes. She looked beautiful, even though her hair was big and messy.

"Thank you" she murmured as she rested her head on my chest. I held her tight.

"Anything for you" I told her.

"Well, I feel as if I should repay you somehow…" she said as she pouted a little.

Then, a thought popped into my head and it made my heart accelerate a little bit.

"Actually, there is something you can give me…" I said as Amy looked up at me, confused.

"What?" she asked

"A kiss" I said as her eyes widened and her cheeks turned a lovely shade of red.

"Not on the lips though" she said quickly.

I opened my mouth to protest, but quickly closed it. "Alright" I said as I turned my cheek slightly.

She bent down to kiss my cheek, but I turned my head quickly so she kissed my lips instead. She tried to pull back, but I turned around and she was now beneath me. She finally gave in and her hands wandered up my back, a wave of pleasure washing through my body. Her tongue slid under mine as her arms snaked around my neck. I felt myself slipping away and I had to come back to my senses. I gently pulled away and rested my forehead on hers, my eyes closed. We stayed like that until our breathing returned to normal.

I opened my eyes and saw that she was already looking at me with her heart-melting eyes. I bent down and gently kissed her lips. She sighed contently as I tightened my hold on her waist. I rested my head on her chest and listened to her soft heartbeat. Amy ran her hands through my quills and would stroke my ears every now and then.

"I love you" she whispered into my ear.

I love you.

I love you.

(((I love you)))

The words went straight to my heart and sent it beating erratically. I looked at her as she smiled up at me, her eyes searching mine to find the same feeling.

"I love you, too…" I said, trying my best to keep my voice even.

I felt so alive. So happy and so full. I knew that I would never feel the same way about another girl. Ever.

I stroked her cheek lovingly as she gazed into my eyes. I bent down and lightly laid my lips upon hers and poured all of the passion and love that I had for her into the kiss. I felt her do the same and I gladly received everything she gave.

"SHAAAAADOW!" yelled Vanessa from downstairs.

I groaned as I pulled back. I heard Amy giggle as I got off of her. I got up from the bed and reached out my hand for Amy to take. She happily took it and we both went downstairs. I saw Vanessa and Knuckles in the living room. Knuckles smiled up at me and his attention turned to Amy. His smile grew even wider.

"Hey, Ames" he said as he stretched his arms open for her.

She smiled as she went to him and gave him a big friendly hug.

"Did you stay here overnight?" he asked her and he looked up at me.

"Yeah…it's a long story" she said as she let go of him.

He nodded in understanding. "Hey, can I talk to you?" asked Knuckles as he turned to me

"Yeah, sure" I said and we went outside to talk.

"What's up?" I asked him

"You know how I told you about my party that's coming up, right?" he asked me

I nodded.

"Well…I don't think it's a good thing if Amy comes" he told me as he scratched the back of my head.

I frowned. "Why?"

"Look, I know you want her to come. And I have no problem with her. But she's a northsider and other people won't be too fond of her and I don't think you want her to get hurt" he told me.

I looked down to the ground. He had a point. I really wanted Amy to come with me but I had a feeling that it would be trouble. I was glad that I hadn't told Amy about the party.

"Yeah… I agree" I said.

Knuckles took out two cigarettes from his pocket and handed one to me. I took it and he tossed me the lighter. This was one of my bad habits. I tried to quit smoking, but it was harder than I thought.

I blew out the smoke heavily as it started to relax me. Just then, Amy opened the door.

"Shadow, what-" she scrunched her nose. I guess she didn't like the smell.

I quickly threw my cigarette on the ground and stepped on it. "Yes?" I asked her

"What time do I put on the microwave for Bella's bottle?" she asked me

"Uh, one minute" I said.

She nodded and closed the door gently.

"She's a real nice girl, isn't she?" Knuckles asked me

I nodded as I ran my hand through my hair. "Yeah…she is"

"You do something bad to her, I'll get your ass" he said as he smirked

I smirked back. Knuckles and Amy were like brother and sister. It was nice in a way, because at least I knew she was liked by my closest friend.

"So what's up with you and Rouge?" I asked him.

He shrugged his shoulders and smiled. "We're working on it" he said.

"Okay, I'll leave you guys alone. See you later" said Knuckles as he walked away.

I waved and went into the house.

*Amy's P.O.V*
I was looking through some unpaid bills that were on the counter. He had a lot of them. Phone bills, taxes, and a bunch of other stuff. I nearly jumped when I heard the door open. I quickly put them down and rearranged them, just like they were before.

"Bella already drank her milk?" asked Shadow, surprised.

I nodded.

He went over to me and wrapped his arms around my waist. He kissed my forehead gently. "Thank you" he murmured.

"You're welcome" I replied.

Just then, I heard my phone ringing from my purse. Shadow let go of me and I made my way to the couch. I fumbled the phone as I took it out and saw that it was Rouge.

"Hello?"

"You're alive! Where were you last night? I needed you!" hollered Rouge from the other side of the phone.

"Come over in an hour, okay?"

"What? Amy, what's going-"

I hung up. I really didn't feel like explaining this right now, so I'd deal with her later. I looked through my phone and saw that I had five missed calls from Rouge and two from Cream. I frowned when I saw another number that left me a voicemail, but it was an unknown number. It was weird, because I was certain that I had seen that number before.

I listened to the voicemail and froze at the sound of the voice. It was Sonic.

"Hey, Ames. I know you don't want to talk to me but I don't care. I'm coming over later today so we can talk. I think that-"

I snapped my phone shut. How did he get my number? I changed it a while ago, so there was no way he had it! And he's coming over? Well, I'll certainly make sure to stay outside today.

"Something wrong, Amy?" said Shadow from behind me.

I turned around. "Um…no! Everything's fine! Rouge was just worried, that's all" I said and put on a nervous smile.

He gave me a questioning look but didn't say anything. I grabbed my purse and headed upstairs, back to Shadow's room. I closed the door and quickly pulled off his clothes. I slipped back into my clothes and threw my hair up into a bun.

I ran back downstairs and tripped over my own feet. Shadow quickly grabbed my arm and pulled me back up. "You going home already?" he asked me.

"Yeah. Rouge is coming over and I need to clean up the place" I told him.

"Want me to take you home?" he asked me.

I was going to say no, but I wanted to get home as quickly as possible and saw that this might be the only way. "Yes. Please."

He nodded and we went outside. Like last night, he seated me right in front of me and we sped off in his motorcycle. The cool wind felt nice on my face and it didn't burn my eyes.

We arrived pretty soon and Shadow kissed me good-bye. I went into my house and went straight to the bathroom to shower quickly. Rouge would be here any minute and I had to hurry. I got out of the shower and threw on some black shorts and a strapless red top. I quickly ran a brush through my hair and tried to clean the apartment as fast as I could.

I heard the doorbell and tried to pick up the remaining papers on the ground as fast as I could. The doorbell rang again.

"Coming!" I called out but I heard the door open.

"No need to clean, Ames" said the voice from the doorway

I turned around and my eyes widened in shock. "S-Sonic?" I stuttered.

He smiled at me as he stuffed his hands into his pockets. "I did say I was coming, right?"

"I don't know what you're talking about…" I lied as I turned around and went to the kitchen.

"Well, I left you a message on your cell. Where were you anyways? I came by last night but you weren't home" he asked casually as he followed me into the kitchen.

I didn't answer at first because I needed a good excuse. "I was at Rouge's" I told him.

"Funny, because I ran into Rouge also and asked her where you were and she said she didn't know" he said.

Great.

"You smell like Shadow…" he said as I walked past him. And then I heard him gasp.

"You were with him last night, weren't you?" he said with a look of disgust in his face.

"Look, it's not what you think! Wait, can you tell me why you're here? Because you know you're not welcome here" I snapped as I folded my arms across my chest, changing the subject.

He gave me a questioning look before responding. "I'm here to warn you about Shadow. He's no good for you, Ames" he told me

I snorted. "Who are you to tell me who's good and who's bad for me?"

"Well, he is my cousin and I think I know him a little better than you do. He might act all nice around you but that's all it is. An act. All he does is want to get into your pants, Ames. And I wouldn't be surprised if he already has…" I heard him say in a lower tone

"Sonic, he is not like that! He's different" I said

"Amy, he's a southsider. A dirty, good-for-nothing southsider! He's a player! He'll rip your heart in two!" he yelled

"I've had enough of this! Get out of my house! Now!" I yelled as I pointed to the door.

Just at that very moment, Rouge walked in. She looked at me with a worried look on her expression and then turned her attention to Sonic.

"Umm... am I interrupting something?" she said in a quiet tone.

"No Rouge, I was just leaving" he said but then turned his head back to me. "Don't say I didn't warn you" was all he said before leaving.

"What was that all about? I could hear you screaming from the parking lot across the street" she said as she came inside.

"Don't worry about it…" I told her

"Spill. Where were you last night?" she said in all seriousness as she took a seat on my couch

I sighed. "I was with Shadow"

Her eyes widened as she brought her hands to her mouth. "You…you didn't …you know…sleep with hi-" she said as she frowned

"No!" I exclaimed as I felt my cheeks go red. "It wasn't like that at all"

She breathed a sigh of relief. "Oh God…you had me there for a sec! But that still doesn't explain anything!"

"Shadow got his car keys stolen from Rusty so I went to the south side to get them back. I walked into the bar and managed to get them, but not before causing a huge scene with Rusty. I managed to escape him but he still threatened me, saying that he was going to come after me. Shadow just managed to be there and rescue me and I went to his place for the night because I didn't want to be alone. I wanted at least some protection. So…yeah, that's what happened" I finished and waited for Rouge's reaction.

"…Are you stupid?" she hollered "You could have gotten yourself killed! Going to Rusty's? What were you thinking?"

She then got up and crushed me into a huge bear hug. "Don't ever do that again!" she said

I understood that she was worried about me, since we were like sisters. I then thought about Cream and realized that she was supposed to be here.

"Hey, where's Cream?" I asked her as she let go of me

"She couldn't make it because Tails got into an accident and now she's in the hospital with him. It's nothing too serious though" she told me. "So apparently, Knuckles is having some party on the weekend and we're not invited" she said, changing the subject.

I frowned at her. Shadow didn't mention anything about a party. "Really?" I asked her

She nodded. "I think we should crash the party though. I have a feeling that they'll be up to no good" she explained and I couldn't help but agree with her.

Wouldn't they have invited us if it was just a party? Obviously, something was up.

"That's exactly what we're going to do" I said as I clasped my hands together.

Her eyebrows shot up. "I really wasn't expecting you to agree" she said but she quickly changed her expression into a mischievous smirk. "But I'm glad"

I smiled back, but I was still thinking about what Sonic told me. He couldn't be right…

Could he?