Same day, 11 p.m., somewhere else in Station Square.

Sonic was walking around restlessly. He hasn't been home today, hasn't been talking to anyone. He walked past Amy's house today, but as he saw Shadow leave her place, he ran away. He had no idea what was going on between those two, but in all honesty - maybe he didn't even want to know. He had to accept that Amy wanted him out of his life, even if it hurt. The pain seemed foreign, Sonic wasn't sure if he had ever felt something similar before. His muscles felt numb, his mind was emotionless. He wasn't mad, not even upset - he just felt nothing. And what bugged him the most was that for some reason he couldn't be affectionate around Sally anymore, even though he was going to marry her soon. Marriage. Such a strong word. He wasn't sure if he really liked the sound of it. After he had cheated, Sally had become nearly as possessive as Amy once was, just hiding under a sweet disguise.

He stopped walking and sighed, closing his eyes for a moment. He was tired and needed some rest, so he couldn't avoid going home. He was just hoping that Sally would be asleep.

He unlocked the door to his home, cautious not to make a sound. The lights were turned off, which relieved him. He walked into the living room and switched on a table lamp. He looked around, jumping as he saw Sally sitting on the couch. He hit his head on a nearby wall, a loud 'ow' erupting from him. Sally's look was stern and impatient, yet somewhat upset. She didn't even flinch as he hit his head.

Sonic rubbed the aching spot, taking one step closer to his fiancé. Both didn't say a word, but you could still cut the air between them with a knife.

"So?" Sonic finally said, flashing Sally an uncomfortable grin. She stood up, crossing her arms, her expression hardening.

"So? Where have you been? You've been gone for the entire day. Care to explain?"

"I am not really feeling like it, Sal. Can we talk about this tomorrow?"

"So you can run away again? No way." she replied, her tone determined and stern.

"To be honest, I was nowhere particular, just walking around." Sonic said dryly, his grin fading.

"The whole day?"

"Uh, yeah." he said with a shrug. Sally rolled her eyes at him, not believing a word.

"I want to know what happened between you and Amy. She told me to ask you, so spill." she demanded, her arms tightening over her chest.

"What do you mean she told you?" Sonic asked, arching an eyebrow.

"I paid her a little visit today, but she wouldn't talk, just like you. I wanna know what game is being played here."

"You went to her house? Have you lost your mind?" Sonic spat accusingly, his expression now darkening.

"Yeah, 'cause I need answers! I care about you, but ever since she came back you've been distant. We haven't even kissed once, for God's sake. Just tell me what's going on." she said, her voice slowly cracking. She was getting emotional again, just what Sonic needed now. He grunted and took a deep breath afterwards.

"Sally, listen, I am only going to say this one time, so you better perk your ears up." Sonic said sternly, looking her straight into her blue eyes. She nodded. "You don't have to worry about me and Amy. Never."

"Good, but that doesn't answer my question."

Sonic sighed in frustration, pulling on his quills. "Stop sticking your nose up my ass! I have an own life, we don't have to share every little detail because we're gonna be husband and wife soon. Sally, if you don't stop asking holes into my belly we'll need to drop this, I can't do this. Not like this."

Sally was taken aback, tears immediately building in her eyes. Her expression turned into shock. "You're considering to drop our wedding?" she asked, sounding desperate and hurt. Sonic squeezed his eyes shut and shook his head. "That's not what I said."

"But it's what you meant, isn't it?" she asked, some tears rolling down her cheeks. "Because of Amy? Really, Sonic? Are you serious?"

"It's not because of her! It's because of you!" Sonic snapped aggressively. Sally just stared at him in disbelief.

"You know what, Sonic? You can sleep on the couch until you've made up your mind. I don't want a marriage where a divorce is already predicted. I want to spend my life with you, you know? I thought our love was going to survive anything, but it seems you think differently. Hit me up when you've come to a conclusion." she said bitterly, before she vanished into the bedroom, not waiting for a reply.

Sonic flinched as the door closed forcefully and loudly, but didn't go after her. She was right, he had to make up his mind and stop stalling. He exhaled loudly before he threw himself on the couch lazily and fell asleep without even taking his shoes off.

That's how exhausted he was.

Three days later, Saturday.

Sonic was taking his daily run as he bumped into Knuckles. He hadn't seen his buddy - or anyone else - the past days, so it was good to see a friendly face. Him and Sally hadn't been talking much, mainly due to her bad mood. It was understandable, yet annoying, so Sonic spent most of his time outside - running. The only thing that freed his mind.

"Yo Sonic, I thought you died or somethin'." Knuckles greeted with a goofy grin.

"Heh, yeah. I was really busy." Sonic lied, returning the grin.

"How are things working out? It's only five weeks till your big day."

"Oh, don't remind me." Sonic grunted.

"Something wrong?" Knuckles asked, now looking concerned.

"Nah, just need to get my mind off of it for a while."

"Oh, I have the perfect idea." Knuckles said with a chuckle. "There's a new club called 'One Nation' opening tonight. We should totally go, just us two. You know, drinking, chatting, checking out other girls. Just like old times." Knuckles suggested with a wide grin. Sonic arched an eyebrow and thought about it for a moment. Some distraction was just what he needed. And alcohol for that matter.

"You know what? I'm totally in."

"Amazeballs! Be there at 10 p.m."

"Errr, will be."

With that, Knuckles walked past Sonic. The blue hedgehog watched him leave and rubbed his chin.

"Amazeballs? He must've gotten that from Rouge. Such a henpecked boyfriend."

Sonic then continued his run, eagerly anticipating the night.

X

Amy was just doing some dishes as she heard a knock on her door. She twitched her ears in caution.

"It's open." she called out, thinking it could be Shadow who wants to apologize, instead she was greeted by an overly excited Rouge.

"Doll! Come here and sit, I have to tell you something!" Rouge chirped, getting comfortable on Amy's couch. Amy walked into the living room with raised eyebrows.

"Errr, yeah?"

"Sit down!"

"Okay, okay, chill." Amy said, raising her hands in defeat before sitting next to her friend.

"So Knuckles just called me saying he is going to a new club opening tonight."

"Uhm, so?" Amy asked, rather unimpressed.

"I guaranteed him I wouldn't be there 'cause we're having a sleepover." Rouge said through a girlish giggle. "But of course we'll go. I gotta keep an eye on my baby after all."

"Wait, we?"

"Yes, we! You need to come out of your shell and a little party never killed nobody." Rouge cheered happily. She couldn't wait to see Knuckles' face!

"No, no, no. I bet Sonic will be there too." Amy protested, crossing her arms.

"Knuckles said no. He is going there with some other dudes." Rouge lied, but hid it under a sweet smile, hoping it would convince Amy.

"This smells fishy. Why wouldn't Sonic be there?" Amy asked, arching an eyebrow in suspicion.

"Oh, you know, he's having trouble in paradise. Missy is probably not letting him go." Rouge said with a shrug.

"Nobody could forbid Sonic anything."

"Oh, believe me doll, he's very obedient when it comes to Sally."

"I am still not gonna go." Amy said, her tone stern.

"You are. I wasn't asking you to come, I was commanding you to come."

"Rouge-"

"I'll pick you up at 10! Be ready!" Rouge chirped before she left in a hurry. Amy groaned in frustration. She wanted to cuddle up into a blanket and watch Cartoons while eating ice cream. Going out wasn't on her bucket list. But she knew how persistant Rouge could be, so there was no backing out. She sighed loudly before walking upstairs. Maybe some distraction, alcohol and other guys would take her mind off of Sonic for a while.

So she started looking for an outfit.

Tonight she was going to slay.

I know this is a short chapter, but I wanted to keep you guys updated.

Ooooh, seems like Rouge is planning something. ;D

What will happen at the club? Will they even cross paths? I am unpredictable, thehe.

Stay tuned & tell me what you think! xoxo