Chapter 12: The Job
A few days later, they were discussing what they should do until the baby was born. Sonic thought about looking for work, and Shadow thought that would be a good idea. She just had to find out where. Shadow went with her when she went to look for a job.
"Any suggestions of what I should get a job as?" Sonic asked.
"Something easy. That doesn't require you to do too much." Shadow looked over at Sonic, vaguely wondering if he was being too protective and worried about her.
"Like what? You mentioned me working at a store but I don't think I want to do that."
"I don't know. Why don't we just check out whatever seems interesting to you?"
Sonic nodded, and they walked into the city. They wandered around until Sonic finally saw something that caught her eye.
"Something in computers will work," Sonic said. "I'm pretty good with them, anyway."
Shadow nodded, and they walked inside. They went up to the front desk and Sonic spoke. "I'd like to apply for a job," she said.
The person at the desk looked up at her. They gave her a smile and handed her an application sheet. "Just fill this out."
Sonic nodded and filled out the sheet, then handed it back to the receptionist.
"All right. We'll look at it and get back to you. Thank you."
"You're welcome," Sonic said, and she and Shadow left the building.
"You think you'll get it?" Shadow asked.
Sonic nodded. "I probably will," she said.
Shadow smiled. "How do you want to spend the rest of the day?"
Sonic thought about it. "Maybe doing something fun."
Shadow nodded. "Have any ideas?"
Sonic looked around as she thought. Nothing much appealed to her at the present. She shook her head.
Shadow smiled and walked up to Sonic, kissing her. He pulled away and looked at her lovingly. "I suppose we could hang out here; just you and me."
"That sounds fun." She smiled at him.
Shadow smiled back.
"When's G.U.N. want you back?" Sonic wanted to spend every moment she could with Shadow.
"They said tomorrow," Shadow said.
"Then I get you all to myself for the rest of the day." Sonic grabbed onto his arm. "How about we walk around the city for a while."
"That would be nice."
The two walked around for a while, talking about anything that came to mind. "We might as well tell everyone what happened." Shadow grabbed her hand as they walked. "They're bound to find out somehow, anyway."
Sonic nodded and followed him. They went around town for most of the day, telling their friends what happened. After a while, they came back to the house and sat down on the couch to relax.
"How are you feeling?" Shadow asked her.
"I'm...fine," Sonic said. "Just a little queasy, is all."
"All right." Shadow grabbed the remote from the small table and turned on the television. "Do you think there's anything interesting on?"
Sonic shrugged. Suddenly, she felt a kick and grabbed her abdomen in pain. Shadow looked over at her as she leaned forward a little.
"Abdomen hurting?" He moved a hand to her arm.
"Y...yeah. I felt...a tiny kick."
"A kick?" Shadow moved closer to her. "That's great." Shadow lay his hand over hers, stroking her with his thumb.
Sonic smiled and put his hand on her abdomen. Shadow returned the expression, rubbing her abdomen. He felt the kick also and kissed Sonic's cheek.
"It's a good sign." Shadow put his other arm around her, pulling her against him.
Sonic smiled. "Yes, it is. It will get better as the months go by."
Shadow smiled at her, moving his hand to pick up the remote. He turned the TV on but wasn't watching it; instead, he cuddled next to Sonic. Soon, Sonic had fallen asleep against Shadow. Shadow got himself comfortable, staring blankly at the television. He smiled before turning off the TV and falling asleep also.