Well folks, here it is! Sorry for the delay. Just a small warning that the end of the chapter gets to be on the limey side. I'm keeping the rating at 'T' since the final scene is not graphic what-so-ever, however I'll leave that up to your imaginations. Anyhoo, enjoy the chappie!

Chapter 10: If You Only Knew…

Another day coming to a close, wishing he had her all to himself. He wanted nothing more than to say, "She's mine." But it wasn't just about saying he had a significant other, oh no. He couldn't deny the fact that he absolutely loved her. He ALWAYS loved her, unable to remember a single day where his feelings told him otherwise. The reasons why became an endless list. To him, she was perfection…

His thoughts became blurred when a soothing voice grabbed his attention, "Tails?" He turned his head, meeting her glance with his own, "Yeah?"

"I'm curious…just who exactly is this girl you have a crush on? Is it someone I know?"

He felt a rather large lump in his throat begin to form completely forgetting about the lie he told earlier in the day, "Amy… I told you, I don't wanna talk about it. Please?"

The facial expression returned from her tore his heart into pieces. He could see the pain in her eyes, knowing that she couldn't believe he had no faith in her, or any trust. He watched her slowly turn her head away in disappointment of his answer.

"Amy… it's not that I don't trust you, or think you would do me any harm… I'm just…embarrassed to talk about her. Please try to understand."

Her glance met his and yet again, the same look conveyed her disappointment, "What's there to be embarrassed about? I told you earlier today that I wouldn't make fun of you."

Now it was his turn to look away. He knew his chances with her were just flushed down the toilet. How was he going to pull himself out of this mess?

"I know you won't."

"Then why not tell me?"

"Because…I…I just can't."

Her sigh echoed throughout an otherwise silent atmosphere. She stood up and walked to towards his front door, "Well…when you're ready to open up to me…call me. Otherwise, just leave me alone."

The door slowly began to close behind her, but he stopped it and grabbed hold of her arm, "Wait…please…don't leave. You're the only person that understands the real me. How many times have I told you that I like…no… love being with you?" She made brief eye contact with him… wait… were those tears in her eyes?

She sighed and turned away, "Tails…you…you wouldn't understand where I'm coming from. I've always thought that there was something more between us. We just say that we're friends…but…when we kissed…I felt something Tails. When I was with Sonic…nothing was there, and to think that my ex-boyfriend was my childhood crush…and I still felt empty."

He stood there in complete shock. Where his ears deceiving him? Was Amy actually hinting that there could be something between them?

Tears began to flow from her eyes, "Tails? Please…say something."

"I…I…" He could feel his throat tightening up from anxiety. Why couldn't he tell her? Why is it so hard…?

She burst out into full-blown tears, "I can't believe it. Y-you don't f-feel anything? Tails… I…" Before she could finish her sentence, she ran away, the tears flowing like a faucet. Her heart fell into pieces, the pain consuming her body like a parasitic disease. Luckily for her, the train to station square was just ready to leave. She bolted through the doors, and in seconds the train began it's short journey to the big city.

Tails remained where he last stood conversing with his true love…yet she was no longer present. The pain was unbearable and he had no one to turn to…not close to home anyways. He dragged his feet walking back into his home. Closing the door behind him, a sense of emptiness had greeted him. Something didn't feel right…and he knew what it was. SHE wasn't here with him.

He picked up the phone and pressed a few numbers. Patiently waiting for the other end to answer, he felt another tear trickle down his cheek. Finally after several rings, a click was heard…

"Hello?"

"…….."

"Hello? Who is this?"

"S-sonic… i-it's me…"

"Tails? What happened?"

"Please… j-just come over."

On the other end, Sonic heard a 'thud' noise as if the phone was dropped… Just a silent hiss could be heard on Tails' end of the line. Sonic dropped the phone in an instant and ran like a bat out of hell to the Mystic Ruins. 'Hang in there little buddy, I'm coming.'

Only minutes later, Sonic burst through the front door to his best friend's home.

"Tails! Tails! Where are you?"

Turning to his left he noticed Tails lying on the floor, with the telephone receiver sitting next to his torso. He quickly kneeled down next to Tails, checking his vitals, making sure he was still alive. To his relief, Tails seemed to be breathing and had a pulse. Carefully lifting up Tails, he brought him over to his bedroom, and gently laying him down onto his bed. Sonic paused for a moment… 'Talk about déja vu…' He shook the thought from his head and went to the bathroom to get a towel soaked with cold water.

Returning for the bathroom, he placed the cold towel on Tails' forehead. In a few minutes, Tails' eyes fluttered open. Sonic quickly grabbed hold of his hand and made sure he was conscious. "Tails… you awake?"

He could only make out what would be considered a mumble, but it was enough to tell him that Tails was indeed alright…so to speak.

Tails finally found the strength to muster up a few words, "S-sonic?"

"Yeah buddy, it's me. How are you feeling?"

"Ugh, like a train hit me. When did you get here?"

"Not long ago. What happened over here?"

Sighing, Tails looked away for a moment and let a stray tear trickle down his cheek, "Sonic… she… god, I really screwed things up between us."

"Oh no…what did you say to Amy?"

"She kept on asking me about the 'supposed' girl I have an interest in, and I told her that I didn't want to talk about it. That went on for a few minutes, and then finally she began crying. She told me that when I was ready to open up to her, to call her."

Sonic furrowed his brow, "Wow. Do you think she knows that you like her?"

Tails shook his head, "No… but she did imply that there is something between me and her, or better yet…there SHOULD be something between us."

"Really! That's great Tails! Did you tell her then?"

"No… that's why I said…I screwed things up between us."

"Then… what DID you say?"

"Well… it's not what I did say, but what I didn't say. My silence basically told her that I didn't feel anything for her, but you know that that's not the case."

"I know. Goodness… I'm sorry to hear that. So, now what are you gonna do?"

Tails shook his head and sighed showing his confusion, "I have no idea. I just want to tell her SO bad that I love her. Everyday I see her, talk to her, and spend time with her… it's like being in heaven."

Sonic put his arm on Tails' shoulder and looked him in the eye, "Then why don't you tell her?"

Tails sighed, "I don't know… I would have said that I'm afraid of rejection…but now knowing that she sees something more between us…I have nothing to be afraid of, but I still have that weird feeling in the pit of my stomach."

"Hmm. Maybe you're just nervous I guess. Look… either way…you should tell her. I have a feeling that you won't be let down. Trust me on this."

"Do you know something that I don't? You have that overly-confident expression on your face again."

Sonic grinned, "Heh… maaaybe…"

Tails pouted, "Awww c'mon, don't leave me hanging like that. Pleeeeeease?"

Sonic chuckled, "Alright, alright. Well… when we were at the restaurant…and you stepped away for a moment, Amy and I were talking about you."

Tails lightly flinched, "Oh boy… what did she say?"

Grinning, Sonic continued, "Well… she was telling me how she wanted to play matchmaker and set you up with this crush. I told her not to, and it would be better if you learned on your own."

"Phew… I'm glad you told her that. That would really suck if I had made up a person and then she tried to set us up. Wow, good save bro."

"Heh, thanks. Anyways, she tells me that whomever this girl is… will find out what a great kisser you are."

Tails widely opened his eyes, "Are you serious! She said that?"

Sonic smiled, "Uh-huh. So you see… you have nothing to worry about. Plus… Amy also mentioned that she thought you had a crush on her."

Tails mentally smacked himself after hearing this, "Crap. Oh man did I mess this up. What am I gonna do? She'll never forgive me, and now I'm screwed-"

Sonic put his hand over Tails mouth signaling for him to shut up, "Dude! Relax! You're over-reacting here. You need to go over there this instant and make up for what you didn't say earlier. And I don't wanna hear back from you until the two of you are together. You understand me?"

Tails nodded, slightly frightened by Sonic's sudden ultimatum, "Mm-hmm."

Sonic nodded confidently, "Good. Now get out of here lover-boy. Tell her she's the only one for you, and all that other mushy stuff."

Tails got out of his bed and began walking out of his room. Before he left, he turned around and ran to Sonic pulling him into a warming hug, "Sonic…. I owe you so much. How could I ever repay you?"

Sonic hugged back chuckled, "You don't have to Tails… consider this as making up for those times I blew up at you. Now go, before it's too late."

Tails nodded and broke the hug, "Alright. Thanks again bro."

Sonic nodded happily, "Don't mention it."

He ran and ran until he approached the Mystic Ruins train station. He walked up to the ticket booth, completely out of breath, ":huff huff: Hi! I-I need a :huff huff: ticket to :huff huff: Station Square."

The woman in the booth raised a brow and handed him the ticket slowly, unsure what to make of this fox… "Umm here you go."

Still out of breath, Tails managed to say 'thank you', ran into the train and quickly took a seat.

During the ride, he couldn't sit still. Constantly tapping his foot on the ground, looking at his watch or out the window. He had never felt so anxious in his life… but in the end it would be worth it. He would FINALLY be together with his one true love, and life would be perfect…just like he'd always imagine it.

After what seemed like forever, the train finally came to a stop. Tails quickly hopped out of his seat and ran for the door. Right before he reached the door, he saw the same elderly woman that was on the train earlier today. She noticed him and waved.

"Well hello there young man. Where's your cute friend?" She winked, hinting that she was talking about Amy.

Tails blushed, "I'm going to her home right now… I'm going to tell her." His grin was from ear to ear.

The woman smiled, "Aww, isn't that sweet. Well I don't want to keep you. Go on young man, and good luck!"

Tails smiled, "Thanks miss." And with that, he ran out of the train and the station in a matter of seconds.

He continued his run throughout Station Square. Left at this block, right at this block, pass the ice cream shop, cut through the alley, and make one more right…just a few more blocks… 'I'm coming Amy. Tonight is the night.'

There he was. Face to face with what would be one of the hardest feats life has ever handed to him. He walked into the building and ran up the stairs to the 10th floor. 'God, of all floors her place had to be on the top one.'

He opened the doorway to the hallway and slowly walked towards to the end of the hall… He could see the door. It seemed to be calling him…like the mythical sirens that would gain the attention of any man. He finally reached the door. Slowly, Tails raised his hand to knock on the door. Three knocks. He patiently waited for her to answer…but there was no response. He knocked again, but no response. He frowned…maybe she wasn't at home… who wouldn't be at home this late at night? 'Oh wait, I'm not at home.. heh heh.' He began to walk away when he heard her on the other side, "Ugh, who is it?"

He felt his entire body tense up and turned back around, "Umm… it's me Amy."

Tails couldn't see her, but he knew she had to have been upset. He could almost feel it.

"What do you want?"

"Amy…please…I need to talk to you."

She still wouldn't open the door… she really must have been hurt.

"Oh now you want to talk! Tails… just go away. Please."

Amy…don't do this to me. My heart won't let me leave. I NEED you right now..."

His heart skipped a beat when she finally opened up the door. He noticed that her face was stained with tears…she must have been crying all night, 'God do I feel like a jerk.'

She crossed her arms and began tapping her foot, "Well? I'm waiting."

He looked her in the face and then looked down, "Amy…I made a mistake earlier tonight by not saying anything."

She raised a brow, "Not saying what?"

"When you asked me if I felt anything for you… and I didn't say something."

She frowned, "Oh… that."

He nodded, "Yeah. See Amy… the thing is… when we shared those moments…when we kissed…" He couldn't help but smile, "I…I felt something too… no wait… I've always felt something for you. I think about you all the time Amy."

Her facial expression changed instantly…it seemed as if she was hoping to hear the one thing she always wanted to hear from Tails, "What are you saying Tails?"

"What I'm saying is… you're the only one for me. You're my true love…. I love you Amy."

She felt her knees go weak and leaned forward to Tails, embracing him. She held him tightly not wanting to let go. This is what she wanted to hear… no needed to hear.

She continued to cry in his shoulder, "Amy? You okay?"

Pulling away from him, she made eye contact and leaned in, meeting her lips with his. They tenderly kissed one another and he finally pressed his tongue to her lips, begging for entrance. She accepted the gesture and also let her tongue join his in a dance, showing him that she loved him too. He slowly pulled away and gazed into her emerald eyes.

"Tails… I love you too. I wanna be with you forever."

He smiled, letting a tear run down his face, "Me too. I couldn't imagine another day without you by my side."

She smiled and grabbed hold of his hand, leading him into her apartment. He slowly followed her and after she shut the door, he pressed his lips against hers once again. The passion, the heat… they couldn't ignore it. Continuing to kiss, she led him into her bedroom and they gently lay on her bed. He ran his hands up and down her curvaceous figure, caressing every square inch of her body. She ran her hands through his headfur, moaning lightly…enjoying the taste of his lips. She grabbed hold of his shirt and pulled it off, breaking their kiss for a few moments only to continue again. He reached behind her back and slowly began to unzip her dress. She began to kiss him harder, further showing her need of him…oh how bad she wanted him.

A million things were going through his mind right now, 'Oh my god… we're going to… but… what do I do? I just told her not long ago that I loved her and we're already going to have sex, This is just taking advantage of her… this isn't right….'

Amy broke the kiss for a second, noticing Tails' slight discomfort of their clothes removal session… "Tails? What's a matter?"

He regained his breath, "Amy… are you ready to take it this far already? I don't want you to think that I'm taking advantage of you because you were hurt before- "

Amy smiled and put her finger on his lips, silencing his worrying, "Tails… I want this. I want to be with you forever… This feels so right to me… please… keep going…"

Tails grinned…the way she asked him to keep going… he couldn't say no. He leaned forward and began kissing her again tenderly. He didn't want to take the initiative again… he wanted her to do it again… something about her wanting this made him really… bothered… if you get my drift. Again in a matter of minutes… she began to take the rest of his clothing off, slowly and seductively unbuckling his belt first. He too decided to tease her, slowly sliding the dress off… first her left shoulder…then the right. He then slowly slid the dress off her upper body… revealing her undergarments. Amy began unbuttoning his pants and teasingly slid them off… it was like they were playing a game… Who's the bigger tease? She sat up, along with him, feeling each other's torso. His hands found their way behind her back…undoing her bra… he then slid the straps off one by one until it slid off her body. They lay back down on the bed, grinding their hips together slowly…sensuously. Him being on top, he brought his hands down to her waist…and began removing the final piece of clothing. She too returned the favor, and in a few seconds, they were both naked… wanting it more than ever…

He looked into her eyes once more making sure she truly wanted this. She acknowledged the glance… and nodded allowing him to continue………….

And he did…

For hours… they made love… each time better than the last… they both couldn't have been happier than this. Everything felt right, and they both knew it was true love. After their last time… she lay back down next to him smiling… he leaned in and pecked her on the lips…

"Amy… I love you so much…"

"And I love you Tails."

He held her close to him, the heat of their bodies soothing them into a peaceful slumber… it was finally his turn to receive something positive out of life…

Well there you have it. They're finally together now. I've mentioned doing an epilogue some time ago... but my inspiration for writing romance is extremely low... so consider this fic finished, and if somehow an epilogue is written, then I'll post it, otherwise just assume it won't happen. Sorry to disappoint those of you expecting a close to this fic. Ciao.