She's not the same. I didn't mean to do it. I really didn't. Now she's gone. With them. Glaring at me. And he's staring at her like I want to.. ShadAmySonic.

I only own the play and most of the characters used in it, and also, I own Karou and the ladies' guy hedgehog used in this chapter. Yay! No Karou here!

Black Shaded Roses

I don't know why this was deleted before. I did not do it, and it is now back. Read the author's note in Because I Hate for more details. You don't have to read the story. Just the note at the top if you want to know.

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" E-eh.. I'm sorry Shadow. " Amy said quietly, looking down at the ground, a scarlet color staining her cheeks as she blushed. You couldn't really tell, but he was as well.

" Um.. it's alright. " he put his hand on her shoulder after they had let go of each other.

" Hey, don't worry about it. Sonic's an asshole. " When she looked up, he offered one of his rare smiles.

" Yeah. " she replied, swatting his hand away and sitting down at her desk. The temperature rose a bit to its normal setting.

That was awkward, Amy mused. Very. But.. I liked it. She inwardly grinned, looking over to Shadow from the corner of her eye.

That was.. different. But, oddly amusing yet saddening at the same time, I'll admit, thought the black and cerise hedgehog.

After class, the two silently walked side-by-side to lunch, for thoughts were high and emotions higher.

What's wrong with me? Both thought as they went their seperate ways. Shadow to the line, and Amy to under a sakura (cherry blossom) tree.

The pink hedgehog sat down, leaning against the strong structure. She sighed, twiddling her thumbs. In the distance, she saw Cream running. Towards her. Amy stood up and walked out a few feet, looking to see what was going on. The young rabbit, though tough, was being chased down by a huge, mean-looking hedgehog with lust in his eyes. Cream dashed towards Amy, then behind her. The hedgehog stopped a few feet away.

" Hey, two pretty ladies. Want a soda? " he asked, waggling his eyebrows suggestively.

" No. What the hell do you want? " she replied coldly.

" Feisty. That's sexy. " he winked. " All I want is the rabbit. She your friend? "

" Yes, she is, and no, you cannot have her. " she said sternly, glaring at him.

" Aw, fine. " he then pouted. " But, you know, you and I can go have some fun. " he leaned closer to her, their noses almost touching.

Shadow was just walking to his spot when he heard an ear-splitting scream, a crash, and yells from other students. He walked over to see what was going on.

Amy stood there, eyes narrowed, fist still clenched as she stared at the unconcious body on the ground. His nose was bleeding badly, and it seemed as if part of his face was permamently dented. Also, he noted, it was very cold. Unfortunately for the pink hedgehog, someone had called the principal, and he was walking up to Amy and the frightened Cream now. She put on a fearful look.

" Amy Rose. What happened? " Her eyed were wide and terrified, screaming innocece. Good actress, thought Shadow.

" I-I don't know, sir! He-he... " tears filled her eyes. " He was trying to touch us, and well.. he sort of... touched Cream and I where he shouldn't of. I couldn't let him! " she was now sobbing, falling to the ground near where Cream was crying already. The principal's eyes and face noticably softened.

" There. It's alright now, it's okay. It was self-defense, so I'll let it off this time. " he left, ordering the nurse to get the wounded boy to her office.

Amy and Cream stopped crying the moment they were gone.

" Nobody can resist the innocent, cute, adorable, and all-around great actress, Amy Rose! " Cream said. He nodded as Amy looked down.

" Yeah. " Shadow's stomach grumbled.

"... I'm hungry. See ya. Nice job, Amy. Very nice. " she seemed to perk up a bit at his compliment as he left.

" You like Shadow. "

" What? No way, Cream. "

" You like Shadow. "

" You love Tails. "

" Shit. Um, uh, bye Ames! See ya after school! " Amy chuckled lightly as the young rabbit ran off to her class.. the one after she skipped.

" Silly girl.. "

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After School

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" So, Ames, want to do homework together tonight? " Cream asked.

" Sure. Where at? "

" Sweet. Um, can we do it at your place? Maybe I could crash there, too. " Amy's head snapped up from her book.

" We can't. "

" Why not? "

" Shun's having his girlfriend over tonight. He says I can't bring anyone home. " She lied.

" Oh. Okay. Maybe another time? "

" Maybe. "

In all actaulity, Amy was still terrified of what would happen when she arrived home.

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With Amy

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" EURGH! I HATE YOU, YOU PINK BITCH! " he threw the chair at her. She still smiled through the pain.

" WHY WON'T YOU DIE! " he grabbed her by the collar of her shirt and shook her.

" At least cry, dammit! " she smiled at him. " I can't stand you! I can't stand you and your ugly fuckin' smile, face, and soul anymore! GET OUT! GET OUT! "

He then through her outside of the house. Of course, it was raining. Hard.

" Come get your shit tomorrow, before school! But come back afterwards. I've got one last surprise for you. " Shun slammed the door shut.

She sat on the sidewalk, in the middle of the night, soaked. She smiled. All through the night, she never slept, but smiled. She had repented overnight. She would have to cover the scars, though. She threw the rest of the bottle in someone's yard. Luckily it didn't break. And yet.. she smiled. She wondered how. How could she smile after eveything? Why? Because she thought of nothing but his words..

Nice.. Amy.. Nice job, Amy.. Very nice.. Nice job.. nice.. Amy.. job..

Don't worry.. Don't.. worry.. Don't... Sonic's an asshole.. worry...

" Don't worry. Sonic's an asshole. Nice job, Amy. Very nice.. " Amy repeated to herself, smiling.

" Don't worry.. "