Authors Note: (gives Shadow's Obsesser a 19 by 19 poster of Shadow) ^_^ Review, and you other people will get some too! Unless you're a Shadow hater (evil!) you get a Sonic 19  by 19 poster. -_-

 More Than Best Friends

(Rouge POV)

 How am I gonna face that stupid president? My day is over, and my life is ruined now. I can see it now. I'll be fired. . . sure enough. This is what I get for being a good friend. . . finally, I got the room, and went up to the blank screen, where tha presidents ugly face popped up. "I trust you've got Shadow?" he asked.

"Well. . . not exactly, you see. . . he. . ." I stammered, thinking of a lie. But I know I couldn't lie about this. "I decided I couldn't do that to Shadow. It just wasn't right, even though maybe I am greedy, he's like a best friend to me," I finally sputtered out, ashamed. I had almost done it the first time, but that was because I hadn't known Shadow that much. And I didn't have to actually bring Shadow.

"Well. . . I suppose since you might have trouble with this mission, I'll give you some more days. A week. I still can't understand why you can't do it, though." I felt my face get hot and looked at the ground. After he signed off, I cursed under my breath, annoyed. Oh, sure I didn't get fired. But  I was still in the same dilemma. This sure sucks.

~*~

(shadow POV) What was even Taking her so long? Probably snuck off to see that red echidna again. "Hey Shad, I'm baacck!" said Rouge, coming back in. "Got in any trouble?" she asked, and I ignored her.

(Normal POV)

"Anyway, ya look like you could use some fresh air," said Rouge, "why don't you come along with me to do some shopping?"

 "That's the last thing I wanna do."

"C'mon, Shadow, it's gonna be great!"

 "Right, you're probably just going to some jewelry store."

 "How'd you know?"

". . . I just guess I know you too well."

"So, are you coming?" she asked anxiously.

"Sure, why not. I guess I do need to get out a while."

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"I knew I should have come. . ." stated Shadow.

"Why? You seemed kinda happy to go."

 "Too many people. . ."

"C'mon, Shadow, work on your social skills! You got along so well with Sonic! And especially Amy, if ya know what I mean. . ." said Rouge, winking.

"What's going on in that head of yours?" asked Shadow, but Rouge just slightly smiled. "I just don't like when I'm around too many people. . . and sometimes I'm just reminded of her. . ."

 He must be talking about that Maria girl. Shad's been through more I have. Maybe I should pay a little bit more attention to what I hear from him. . . strange that he only really opened up to me.

"Well, anyway, is ya feel uncomfortable, you can go home. . . I've never met anyone scared of people."

"Wha. . . I am not scared of people!" "Sure you aren't. . ." Rouge said, playfully pushing Shadow. Shadow ended up pushing Rouge into the wall, with the result of her kicking him the face.

"I did not push you that hard!!! That hurt!" "Well, you pushed me out of bed. I guess I felt like getting you back."

"Augh. . . can you please forget about that? The past is the past, present is present!" "Well, I sure can't forget it." "I think I've had enough 'fresh air', but yours has just started. See ya." Shadow smiled. . . er. . . half smiled and walked off.

~*~ "SOOOOOONNNNNNIKKKKUUUU!" Shadow heard a scream behind him, and before he knew it, he was being chocked to death by the infamous Amy Rose. "I just knew I'd find ya here!" she squealed, cuddling against Shadow.

 "O-o-ooh! You're Shadow, sorry! What brings you here?" she said, smiling brightly.

"U-uh. . . I was just out for some fresh air."

 "Have you seen my darling Sonic???" she asked.

"No, not exactly. . ." said Shadow.

 "Well, see ya soon, Shadow! I gotta find my true blue hero!" she said, dashing off.

~*~

"Hey. you're back," said Rouge after Shadow walked in. "What's with the marks on your neck?" asked Rouge, "The one and only Amy Rose?" she asked, and Shadow nodded.

"She's always chasing after Sonic. . . so, how was the fresh air?"
 

"Fine. . . snuck off to see your crush again?" joked Shadow. "Very funny. . ." Rouge, sarcastically said. "Well, good night, and don't try anything. . ."

Authors Note: MUWHAHAHAHA! ^_^ I might make Shadow have a little accident with Rouge again. . . Muwhahaha. . . you are warned. . .