Who woulda guessed? I'm back again! It's Friday night/Saturday morning and I'm bored and tired as hell! Just read over this fic again just to refresh my memory. *groans* I might as well get this outta my way so I can update a certain songfic later..*looks at TT-X and Mike* For those who don't know, I've got a Knux/Rouge songfic out thurr. It's called Fatal Attraction AND I DEMAND Y'ALL TO READ IT!! @_@ Anywayz, I don't own nothin' but the lovely romance and stuffs! The Sonic char's are too amazing (besides Amy) for me to have created! Enjoy!

Chapter 7: Birthday Planning

Sonic woke to a strange noise beside him. He looked to his side and saw Shadow still sleeping.

"Mmmmmmmmmmmmmm..." Shadow moaned in his sleep.

"Heh." Sonic chuckled to himself. It was now his turn to embarrass Shadow. He patiently waited to see if he would react more to his dreams. Ten minutes passed by and nothing happened, which bored him. His eyes fluttered as he went back to sleep again.

***

He woke to hear a familiar voice in his ear, calling his name. He opened his eyes and turned to Shadow. "I'm up, ba-" he stopped when he saw Shadow still asleep. He smiled slyly as he watched his subconscious.

"Yes..no..hurt me good, baby ohhhhhhh..I'm..so.wrapped up in ya love let me goooo...uuuuuhhhh..let me breathe...stay out my fantasy..ah.." (A/N: Recognize the song and I'll grant you a wish! Fic-wise, I guess..)

Sonic laughed to himself, careful not to wake him. He grew a little serious after a few moments. Thoughts of them going further filled his mind again, and he grew confused. He sighed as Shadow began to awaken.

"Did I miss somethin'?" Shadow asked.

"I should be asking you the same question." Sonic replied.

Shadow adjusted himself, now facing him. "What's that supposed to mean?" he asked groggily.

"Oh, it's nothing."

"Tell me." he demanded.

"It's nothing!" Sonic repeated, refusing his request.

"C'mon." Shadow teased, "What's it gonna take for you to tell me?"

"Ultimate details."

"Hey, that's MY word!" Shadow complained, pushing Sonic playfully.

"You don't know what I'm talking about, do you?"

Shadow shook his head. "Not a clue."

"Well, maybe this'll help." He slowly connected lips with Shadow, capturing him in an ultimately passionate kiss. His body slightly rubbed against his as they both moaned in delight. Sonic finally let go after several minutes and feeling something throbbing against his thigh.

Shadow's eyes were a little bugged out by now. "I'm still stumped, babe."

Sonic felt even hotter at the last word that escaped Shadow's lips. "Let me breathe..stay out my fantasy, oh na na na.."

Shadow looked confused for a second, but the realization eventually dawned on him. He smiled. "Guess we're both even." he commented.

"Nope, I gotta catch ya in the act TWO more times." Sonic corrected him.

"Well in that case.." Shadow said before pretending to fall asleep.

"Save it, we're both awake now."

"Well, in that case.." Shadow repeated before moving closer to Sonic.

"Ah-ah-ah!" Sonic scolded as he rolled outta bed before Shadow could make a move on him.

"Gah! Why must you torture me so?" Shadow whined as he kept himself from falling off the bed.

"I'm hungry!" Sonic whined back.

"Again?" Shadow sighed.

"What? A guy's gotta eat!"

"You mean inhale, right?" Shadow corrected. "Whatever floats your boat." Sonic replied.

"I prefer mine rocked." Shadow shot back with a sexy grin.

"Uh, yeah." Sonic said before rushing out of the room.

Shadow sighed before getting out of bed and following him. As he reached the kitchen, an untouched sandwich was on the counter calling his name. Before he could grab it, Sonic blocked his path.

"Mine." he said ferociously.

"It doesn't have your name on it." Shadow said, crossing his arms.

"Whatcha gonna do about it?" Sonic taunted.

"Are you challenging me?" Shadow asked.

"What, you afraid?" Sonic continued.

"Of you? Never!" Shadow replied.

"Oh yeah? Name whatever, I'll beat ya fair and square." Sonic challenged.

Shadow thought for a moment, then a sly grin formed on his lips. "Staring contest."

"Ya gotta be kid-" Sonic started.

"While kissing." Shadow finished.

Sonic had a competitive gleam in his eyes. "I'm up for anything."

Shadow motioned him to come closer and he obeyed. "First who blinks loses, got it?"

Sonic took a deep breath. "Alright, here goes nothin'." Their lips touched and their eyes focused on each other.

"This'll be too easy." Shadow thought to himself, as Sonic looked a little shaky. He had never done this before, but it was second nature to him after a few seconds. His demon eyes relaxed, faking weakness to his partner.

"Ha, he's giving in!" Sonic thought. He had to win this no matter what. He was starting to weaken also. He thought for a moment, getting an idea. His hands trailed to Shadow ass and squeezed it at his hardest. Shadow yelped as he closed his eyes in temporary pain and surprise. "AH, DAMMIT!!" Sonic laughed as he let go and grabbed his sandwich. "That wasn't fair." Shadow whined.

"You don't play fair either." Sonic responded before taking a bite out of the perfect sandwich.

Shadow would've jumped on him if it wasn't for the phone ringing. He reluctantly reached the phone and picked it up. "Hello?" he said before slightly inhaling at the sudden pain in his not-so-forbidden area.

"Hey Shads! Ya alright?" Amy asked over the phone.

"Yeah, faker's just playin' with my food. What's up?"

"Well, I was wondering if you could go shopping with me."

Shadow gave a confused look. "Um, I've got one question: Why?"

"Well, we never get to spend any time together, so I figured-"

Shadow started laughing. "Wait, are you hitting on me?"

"Of course not! I'm serious! I wanna hang with you as a friend!"

"Can't you do this with Rouge?" Shadow asked, which sounded more like begging.

"Well, she's busy at the moment. Want the details?"

"Uh, not really." Shadow replied uneasily.

"Just do it, please? I did you a favor, wait TWO favors! Now it's YOUR turn!" she pleaded.

"Well, you're the reason me and Sonic are an item, so I guess I owe ya somehow." Shadow finally gave in.

"Great! I'll pick ya up in 10! Thanks! This'll be so much fun!" Amy squealed before hanging up the phone.

Shadow sighed as he turned to Sonic, who had no sandwich in sight.

"Who was that?" he asked innocently.

"Amy. She wants me to go shopping with her." "Uh, why?" Sonic asked.

"Exactly what I said! Guess I'll grab somethin' in the mall when she picks me up."

"Sounds like fun." Sonic said sarcastically.

"What? Is shopping with Amy really THAT bad?"

"I wouldn't know, I've always avoided her shopping frenzies."

"Ah, I'll hafta try that sometime. I-" He was interrupted by a loud girly horn from outside. "Guess that's for me. Ya gonna be alright without me?"

"Always. I may be a little lonely, but I'll manage. Go have fun!" Sonic encouraged him, trying to hold back his laughter as Shadow left.

Shadow turned back before going out the door and gave Sonic a short kiss. When he let go he replied, "You can close your eyes from now on. I'll see ya later!" Shadow yelled as he went out the door.

"Bye, Shads!" Sonic yelled back. When he heard Amy's car drive off, he went to the phone and dialed Knux's number.

***

"Oh Knuckles, you're so great.." Rouge moaned.

"I know." Knux sighed proudly. "How about this one?"

Rouge gave a relaxed sigh. "You're so good at these things, baby!"

"I'm even better in bed!" Knux exclaimed as he held up another dress.

"Oh yes! That's one's amazing!" Rouge beamed.

"I still don't get it. All of these were rejects five minutes ago, and all of a sudden, they're brilliant! What is with you women these days?" Knux asked with concern and aggravation.

Rouge gave him a dirty look. "What's THAT supposed to mean?"

Knux was about to answer when the phone rang. He put a random dress down and picked up the receiver. "Knux here. What's up?"

"It worked! Shad agreed!" Sonic exclaimed over the phone.

"Well, of course! The favor line's priceless! I tried it with Rouge, and she didn't hesitate, either!" Knux joked.

Sonic laughed and heard a cry of pain over the phone as Knux was smacked in the head by Rouge again. He eventually stopped and got back to the subject. "So, what do we do now?"

"Well, Amy's gonna get all the stuff we need, so all we gotta do is plan the whole thing."

"Wait, Shad's gonna find out if he's shopping with her!" Sonic complained. "What are you trying to-"

"Look you, I know what I'm doing. This'll turn out great, trust me." Knux reassured him.

"But it still doesn't make sense." Sonic continued.

"Amy's gonna tell him it's for someone else's birthday, ya idiot!" Knux yelled.

"Ah! You ARE a genius! Now, what about the party?"

"Well, you know him the best, so you can set it all up to his liking."

"I dunno. I don't know him THAT much!" Sonic doubted.

"How about me and Rouge meet at your place and talk? It'd be much easier. Shad and Amy'll be out for a LONG time!"

"Great, cause I'm gonna need all the help I can get!"

"You better be glad I'm taking time out of my busy schedule to help you..again." Knux complained.

"Look, you can't bang Rouge ALL day!"

"What would you know?"

"Just get over here! There's always tomorrow to do that kind of thing."

"I like to live life to the fullest, if you get my drift."

"Whatever, just get over here ASAP!" Sonic commanded before hanging up.

***

Rouge gave him a scolding look. "What the HELL were you talking about?" she asked, tapping her foot.

"What, can't I brag?" Knux said while shrugging his shoulders.

"You won't be bragging tonight." Rouge shot back.

"Sure. Let's just get this over with." Knux said while motioning towards the door.

"Of course." Rouge agreed while they both went downstairs and left the house.

***

Me: It's almost one and I'm tired of writing. I've done better chap's, but this'll hafta do. For now, I'll be uploading and going to bed! Review ma peeps! See ya next week! I've got Tuesday outta school, so maybe I can do Ch. 8 early! It's all up to you! Peace out guys!