Tails was positively obsessed with metalcore - specifically the second wave of metallic hardcore bands spawned between the late 90's and early 2000's. Whether he was working in the shop, relaxing at home, or on an adventure with Sonic and Knuckles, he always had his earbuds in, his band merch and choker on, and the volume cranked up to max. Some days, he would even play along to his favorite albums just for fun, and with this change in music came another in attitude. Each day, the studious fox grew more confident in his routine, slowly coming to the realization life was too short to put off pursuing what he craved. Soon enough, his most taboo desire would be fulfilled. He just didn't know it yet.
Late one night, on the way to the store, Sonic caught up with Tails on the road. Tails was headed there to buy another bag of grape suckers he could munch on doing work, chowing down on his last one on the way.
"Mind if I have a taste?" Sonic asked.
"Sure."
Tails removed the sucker from his mouth, pretending as though he was going to hand it to the hedgehog, Sonic was caught off guard when the fox pushed him back with a passionate kiss. Gradually, the shock melted away, with Sonic wrapping his arms around his companion in a careful embrace. Finally, Tails severed the oral connection.
"I always knew you were fruity, but damn." Sonic teased.
"Look who's talkin', ya runnin' blueberry."
"Think you should wine and dine me before we take this any further?"
"Chili dogs?"
"Least you know me."
"That's the fun part. It's your turn to chase someone else."
"This should shape up to be pretty interesting."
"Trust me. I'll make it worth your while."
"I'm gonna hold you to that."
"Play your cards right, you'll get to hold me in more ways than one."
"Jerk."
