I frowned as I looked at myself in the mirror. Amy and I were trying to decide what I should wear for my date tomorrow. I pinched the edges of the dress disgusted and creeped out.

"Um…well…its not really my style…I'm not much for…red. You know?" I said nervously watching for Amy's hammer. She stared at me pursing her lips then sighed nodding.

"You're right. I just thought we might be able to do a double date with Sonic and matching outfits would have been so cute!" She sighed as I grimaced at the thought, I looked at myself again and shivered. Amy made me try on the exact same dress as hers. Bright red, white lace trim neckline and hem. I walked into my bathroom to change while Amy handed me another dress from my closet, I sighed in relief when I saw it was blue instead of red or pink. I quickly slipped it on then walked out still trying to smooth it out.

"I think that looks really pretty on you, Alexia. I would have preferred that you wore the red one but-" She said when we heard the sound of the door bell, I quickly smoothed my hair as I ran for the door.

"I'm coming!" I shouted out as I sprinted for the door before whoever it was left, flustered and out of breath I opened the door to see Damon. The urge to slam the door and run back to my room to change was so tempting.

"Hey, there stranger. How's it going?" He asked as I flushed and lightly ran my fingers through my hair. He was wearing a dark grey t-shirt and faded blue jeans.

"Um…great. And you?" I said hating how boring I was sounding, I stepped back

"Hehe. Come on in, I was just changing into something more comfortable." I said as he smiled a slow smile then looked me over.

"Well you certainly look beautiful. Do your friends mind if I stole you for a while?" He asked smoothly as I felt my face beginning to burn

"I-I… don't know-"

"Of course you can! Have a great time, Alexia!" Amy said as she walked over to us, I gave her short glare. It wasn't that I didn't want to go out with him, it was that I was already hanging out with Aaron and I was planning on wearing this dress! But apparently Amy thought Damon was Aaron.

"Oh, but Amy! I thought you needed my help…um…" I couldn't think of an excuse, I was such a terrible liar. I knew I couldn't fool him and I didn't want to.

"D-Damon. Look, I just can't. I met this other guy at the park yesterday and I don't want to betray him. I'm really sorry I-" Damon chuckled darkly as he watched me stumble over the words.

"Oh, well. I guess I have competition then. War is never fun unless there are two sides and one prize. And a worthy prize she is." He said then his voice softened at the last sentence, I stared at him in shock.

"War? I- I-… Umm…there doesn't…there isn't a w-war. I…I'm no prize….what I mean is…" I stuttered as he smirked then leaned forward and kissed me. He pulled away still staring at me as I stood there in utter surprise. I never knew what he was going to do!

"I will be fighting for you, I can assure you of that. Enjoy your date with him tomorrow, because the next day will be with me." He said then smoothly left the house, I stood there frozen. What was that all about? I wondered then shook it off and turned around, unfortunately Amy saw the entire thing and was squealing in delight.

"Oh! How romantic! Oh my gosh who are you going to chose? Oh! Damon is so romantic! But yesterday it looked like you were head over heels for the other guy. Speaking of which, what's his name?" She said rushing through the sentences. I blushed and nervously laughed.

"Well…his name is Aaron. I-I don't know who I'm going to pick. Aaron is really sweet and nice while Damon is very…well he's a mystery…I'm going out to the hanger, I need some air." I said as I quickly walked past her, it was overwhelming. I didn't want to chose between the two, both were really sweet and easy on the eyes. Tails had taken the X-tornado out on a test flight, leaving the runway open for wind to blow through the hangar. I sighed enjoying the feel of the wind whipping my hair around me, then I felt a chill. For a moment I thought it was just the wind then I got that familiar feeling.

"You should be lucky your friends are forgiving." A deep smooth dark voice said, I looked to my left to see the dark hedgehog leaning against the wall, arms crossed and eyes fixed on me.

"Y-yeah. I know…I…S-shadow I'm really sorry. Honest. I'm so sorry." I said as the familiar wave of guilt crashed into me again. He stood up and slowly walked towards me then I realized I was an inch or two shorter than him. Great. He was only a foot away and was towering over me, I took a breath and tried to look at him, but it was so hard.

"I suppose I ought to forgive as well." He said softly as I shook my head.

"I didn't deserve anyone's forgiveness, none the less yours." I said and was about to turn away from him before the tears fell when he lightly grabbed my wrist.

"You're a strange girl, Alexia." He said as I stared at him then looked away, it was nearly impossible to keep his gaze.

"So I've been told…several times." I said then pulled my hand away from him and headed back inside, it was a mistake for me to come out here. If I had known that Shadow was out here then I would have never come outside.

"Wait." He said calling me back. I stopped and turned around to look at him, but he was gone. I stared at where we once stood for a moment then shrugged and turned to go back inside when I nearly crashed into him. He was beginning to give me the creeps.

"W…w-what do want?" I said as he watched my every movement. Where was Amy when you needed her?

"I'm trying to figure you out…What are you trying to do? Make friends then betray them then let them forgive you, even though you don't want their forgiveness? If you ponder it, its certainly…shifty." He said as I bit my lower lip, I wasn't trying to do anything. I don't want them to forgive me because I don't deserve it, but its not like I can stop them.

"Please believe me when I say this…I will not betray them again and I'm not trying to trick you or anyone. Let me go." I said pushing past him but in the middle of it the transmitter on Tails' workbench began to go off. I walked over to it and quickly answered it happy to have a distraction.

"Tails? Its Alexia. What's up?" I asked lifting the receiver to my ear then I could hear the panic in his voice as he spoke

"Alexia, I'm loosing control of the X-Tornado. Get Sonic to bring me the Rocket prepulsers! Hurry!" He said as I suddenly realized I couldn't breathe.

"Sonic left right after you took off, and I have no clue where the prepulsers are!" I said beginning to panic as Tails was silent for a moment, I could hear the sound of beeping and rapid clicks…what was I going to do?

Hey...okay on Microsoft Works it looked a lot longer. LOL! Well sorry its so short here...anyway the last few paragraphs are not to be confused with AlexiaxShadow! They will not be together (sniffs) its AeronxAaronxAlexiaxDamon triangle (or whoever she picks!). Thanks for all the wonderful reviews! Please keep it up and ~God Bless!~

PS- I love cliffhangers!