Rouge's P.O.V.
We all stood there opposite the other team, waiting for the whistle to blow so we could start the match. I couldn't wait to get it over with. I love this class so much, and this sort in particular, but I had something I needed to do.
See, recently I noticed a change in Shadow's behaviour towards me. And I really like what I saw. Usually he was the quiet type, and rarely spoke much, but he was opening up a lot more. And don't ask me why, but I kind of like it. It was a good look on him.
Soon, Vanilla laid the dodge balls all along the benches. There was a total of six balls, and after Vanilla placed them on the benches, she made sure they wouldn't fall off. Then she stood where she was before and started explaining the rules.
"Okay teams, the only area you're not allowed to hit is the groin. If you do, you will be disqualified. Besides that, standard rules apply. Hit an opponent with a ball and they go out. If they catch a ball, you go out. If you lose a team member, and then catch a ball, the opponent goes to sit down and you get a member back. And remember, no time wasting. If you don't throw hold the ball for longer than ten seconds, you are also out. First team to lose all five of their members loses. Are you ready?" she asked us all.
We all replied with a simultaneous nod, and she blew the whistle, signifying the start of the match. Both our team rushed in and tried to get as many balls as we could. My team got the majority of them though. I had one, as did Blaze, and Amy and Fiona managed to get one each as well. On the opposite team, only Cosmo and Wave had once each.
I threw straight for Cosmo, but she dodged and threw her own ball. I avoided it narrowly, then heard a voice wince in pain. I turned to see Blaze holding her left hand, rubbing it. Blaze dropped the ball and headed to sit down, and then Cream picked it up and threw, deflecting a ball that Wave had thrown. But it bounced back, and Wave picked it up again, and just as she threw, we saw Julie-Su go down. Soon, she got up rubbing her head, and went to sit down.
I noticed Blaze asked if Julie-Su was okay, and Julie-Su gave a thumbs up. I almost got careless though, noticing a ball fly right by my head and hit the wall behind me. That was a close one indeed. I went to pick it up, ducking under another that was thrown my way. I saw Amy fall on her ass, narrowly avoiding getting hit.
I picked a ball up and threw it hard at Cosmo, hoping to take her out of the picture. Although she seems calm, she's actually pretty good at this game. I missed her, and hit the wall instead. Cosmo countered and threw the ball she held straight for me, hitting me square in the stomach, so I had to go sit down. I sat beside Blaze at the bench.
"You okay?" she asked me. I was still reeling from that last shot.
"Yeah, I'm good. Didn't expect that one really," I replied with a chuckle. Then we heard another scream and saw Shade had been hit in the legs, which brought her down and made her hit her head lightly against the floor. But she's had worse.
"So, what do you think of Wave?" she asked me. I looked to see the purple swallow roll and avoid a ball hitting her, then pick another ball up and throw it, taking Amy out of the picture.
"Well, she seems pretty cool if you ask me. I know that she hasn't been at this school as long as we have, but she looks like she's gotten used to the new surroundings," I answered as Amy came and sat back down, rubbing her elbow.
"You guys okay?" she asked as she walked over, oblivious to her own pain almost.
"Yeah, we're good. You?" Blaze answered and asked her.
"Oh, I'm fine. I've been in worse scrapes," Amy replied as she sat down. That amazed a lot of people about Amy; due to the fact she never spoke much, she rarely spilled out about if she was hurt or not. On the inside she might have been screaming for a pill or two to ease the pain a little bit, but on the outside there was no signs of quit at all. If she wasn't hit I think she could have won the whole game on her own, she was that calm.
Soon we heard another fall and saw Fiona walk over, rubbing her chest. We couldn't help but giggle as she walked over. We saw her trying to stifle a smile, but it was all for naught, and she started laughing as soon as she sat down with the rest of us.
"Haha, that was priceless Fiona!" I said to the red fox as she held her stomach from laughing.
"I couldn't help it. Wave has some really good aim!" Fiona replied, blushing and still laughing.
"Wait a minute, who's left?" asked Blaze as she stopped laughing long enough to look around to see who was still in the game. We all looked around soon enough, seeing only Cream on our side, and Cosmo, Mina and Wave on the other.
"This might not be good. Cream's a great player, but I don't think she can stand all that pressure," Fiona said aloud. But she ate her words almost instantly after she said that. Cream threw the ball she was holding hard and took out Mina with relative ease. Soon, Cosmo and Wave ganged up on her, with Wave throwing with pinpoint accuracy. But Cream avoided it and Cosmo got called off for holding the ball too long. Good strategy by Cream.
I couldn't believe it. I never knew that Cream of all people could play like this. She was really going for it out there.
"Go for it Cream! Get a win for us!" I yelled at the yellow rabbit.
"You can do this Cream!" Fiona soon followed.
"Stay careful out there Cream! You can do this!" Blaze finished.
"It's all on you Cream. Come on," Amy said quietly.
Cream turned to us and gave a brief smile and thumbs up, but then went back to dodging and weaving as she was getting attacked. Good thing she was smaller than the rest of us were, made her pretty damn nimble. She managed to get her own back eventually and threw a ball straight for Wave. Cosmo got in the way though, and threw the ball she had. But Cream caught it and then called me back in as Cosmo went to sit down.
"Come on Cream, let's fry this birdie!" I told her as we both looked at Wave with fire in our eyes.
"Right!" she nodded, and we both threw at the same time, with me hitting Wave in the stomach and Cream hitting her in the legs. Wave went down hard, and me and Cream cheered. Soon enough, Amy, Fiona and Blaze joined in cheering too.
"Great game everybody! Now hit the changing rooms and get some lunch. Oh, and Rouge, I'd like to talk to you," she said as the bell went, making me groan a bit. I didn't wanna stick around for that long.
We headed back into the changing room and decided not to waste any time in getting changed back into our normal clothes.
"Hey Rouge, best of luck with the teacher," Cream said before heading out.
"Yeah, thanks I guess," I replied, not wanting to talk much.
"Want anything while we're gone?" she asked.
"Yeah, could you head to Chili Out and get me a chili burger?" I asked, handing her some money.
"Sure thing. Be back soon!" she said, running out with the other girls close behind.
"Rouge, if you would please," I heard Vanilla say as she walked over to where I was on the bench and sat next to me. Was she gonna lecture me on how I'm wasting my time? No, she wasn't like that. She wasn't as cruel as Eggman. God I hate that fat fuck.
"Rouge, I just wanted to say congratulations out there," she said. I knew she was nice, but given my reputation around the school, I rarely had much nice said about me. It felt good.
"Thanks, I guess. Is that all you wanted me for?" I asked her, still unsure of why I was there.
"Actually I wanted to know what you wanted after the year is over," she answered me.
"Wow. Well, I enjoy art, but I don't think I'm very good at it," I replied. I never showed much interest except when I was drawing or painting. I really enjoyed putting colour to paper. I just always thought I could do better.
"Don't worry about it. I'll see what I can do for you! Now go and get your lunch," she said happily. This made me smile a bit on the inside.
"Thank you Vanilla," I said, getting up to walk off. I exited the doors that led to the changing room and saw Blaze there with a brown paper bag in her hand. Amy, Cream, Wave and Shade were there too.
"Here's your chili burger!" she said, handing me the bag.
"Thank you," I said, taking the bag from her. Then she started giggling.
"What are you laughing about?" I asked her.
"Remember that song you sang whenever you really wanted a guy? You haven't sung it all year, and I kinda wanna hear it," she said, giggling a bit more. I knew exactly the song she meant; "Love Bites (So Do I)" by Halestorm.
Verse 1
Don't listen what your girlfriend says
She reads those magazines
That say you failed the test
You don't have what she needs
I slither like a viper
And get you by the neck
I know a thousand ways to help you forget about her
Chorus
That bitch can eat her heart out!
Love bites, but so do I, so do I
Love bites, but so do I, so do I
Love bites!
After the chorus I noticed Shadow walking by with Sonic, Tails, Knuckles, Silver, and Jet. But I was mainly focused on Shadow. Me and the girls saw them sit down at one of the benches in the central area, with all assortments of chili foods. I continued singing as we walked up to them.
Verse 2
My lips are pale and vicious
You're foaming at the mouth
You've suffered in the darkness
I'll suck the pain right out
So come and taste the reason
I'm nothing like the rest
I kiss you in a way you'll never forget about me.
Chorus
That chick can eat her heart out!
Love bites, but so do I, so do I
Love bites, but so do I, so do I, so do I!
As the bridge kicked in, I stood on the edge of the fountain, dancing around as I sang, getting attention from the guys, but most noticeably was Shadow. I knew I had him where I wanted him, and I knew that if I got with him I'd never sing this song again. But I enjoyed the moment and kept singing.
Bridge
It checks you in and kicks you down,
And chews you up and spits you out
It messes with your sanity by twisting all your thoughts around
They say it's blind they say it waits but every time it seals your fate
And now it's got you by the balls it won't let go until you fall
I was down and out, got up I said "Hey love I've had enough!"
I've felt pleasure without pain.
My soul you'll never tame!
Love bites, but so do I
Then I pretended to play the guitar solo, using air guitar to some pretty decent effect. The look on Shadow's face was priceless.
Last chorus
Love bites, but so do I, so do I
Love bites, but so do I, so do I, so do I!
Love bites, but so do I, so do I
Love bites!
Love bites!
Soon as the song was over, there was loud applause from the audience everywhere. Then I walked straight up to Shadow and straddled him, kissing him smack on the lips.
"Guess this makes you mine now," I said slyly.
"It does indeed. I'm happy you sang this song to me!" Shadow replied, getting a laugh all around.
It really was a good day to be me.
So that ends another chapter. I knew I hadn't had a song in a while, so I wanted a perfect one for Rouge. I just hope I didn't rush her and Shadow getting together. Anyway, more to come, so stay tuned!
Song: Love Bites (So Do I).
Band: Halestorm.
Album: The Strange Case Of...
Year of release: 2012.
Record company: Atlantic Records.