Sonic arrived home carrying a large bouquet of flowers. There were many different types of flowers within the bouquet, multi-coloured, and neatly arranged. He sniffed the flowers, taking in the elegant scent as he entered the apartment and shut the door behind him.

"Shadow?" He called out, throwing his keys onto the kitchen unit.

No answer.

He was probably still at GUN. It was hard to tell when he would be back. Nevertheless, it gave Sonic time to prepare for his arrival. He hid the bouquet on the far side of the couch and then walked over to the kitchen. He opened up the fridge and took out a bottle of soda, and then poured himself and Shadow a drink.

He then quickly drank his own drink and leaned back against the kitchen unit, trembling nervously. "It'll be fine." he told himself. He looked down at the small dark blue case in his hand and sighed "Hopefully."

He put his glass down and walked over to the couch. He sat down and reached for the TV remote, and turned on the television. It didn't take long before he was up and pacing around the room, glancing up at the clock on the wall. He was already considering whether or not he should call Shadow and ask him when he would be home. But if he did that, Shadow would probably suspect something. He had to resist and just be patient.

He sat back down on the couch. Maybe a small nap would take his mind off everything. He kicked off his shoes and laid down, stretching himself out on the couch. He was out like a light within seconds.

The sound of the door unlocking caused Sonic to jolt awake. He quickly sat up, and switched off the TV. He then sat back, and tried to look as casual as possible as Shadow entered the apartment.

"Hey Shadow." he greeted.

Shadow walked over and slumped down onto the couch "Hey." he responded. He sounded tired.

"Rough day at GUN, huh?" Sonic asked.

"You could say that." Shadow replied, rubbing his eyes.

"I got you a drink." Sonic stated, getting up and grabbing the glass off the kitchen unit and offering it to him. His hand was still shaking, and Shadow clearly noticed as he toke the glass from Sonic.

"Thanks." he said gratefully, not acknowledging Sonic's nervous shaking as he began to drink. He finished off the soda within a few gulps and placed the glass on the table in front of them. "I think I might go to bed early" he stated, making his move to get up.

"Hang on a sec." Sonic said quickly, taking hold of Shadow's arm. Shadow looked down at him and raised an eyebrow "Please." Sonic added with a small smile and pleading eyes.

Shadow signed and sat back down "Okay," he admitted defeat "What's going on?"

Sonic reached over to his side of the couch and picked up the bouquet. He then handed the bouquet to Shadow. The black and red hedgehog stared at the flowers, and then looked at Sonic, and then back at the flowers, looking puzzled. He took a quick sniff "Um... Thanks." that's the only response he could really come up with, as he was confused by what the flowers were for. "They're nice." he added, placing them on the table.

Sonic took hold of Shadow's hand with both of his and squeezed it gently "Look, Shadow, we've been together for a while now, and I'm really glad that you decided to move in with me," he paused. Shadow gazed at him silently, not wanting to say anything or interrupt "And I've never felt any happier to spend everyday with you. I've been able to tell you so many things, and we've always had each other's backs. We've gone through hardship in the past, but we made it through all that, together. I know you can be a grump most of the time, but you know what, I don't care, because I wouldn't have you any other way. And I know I can be annoying but you seem to put up with it. And-" he stopped himself as he was beginning to ramble "I wanted to take us out to dinner, but you know what I'm like, I just can't wait anymore, so..."

He trailed off as he reached behind his back and produced the small dark blue case "Shadow, will you marry me?" He asked, opening up the case to reveal a golden ring.

Shadow stared at the ring, stunned into silence. It was only mere moment later that he finally found his voice, and he was already nodding "Yes." he answered. He hesitated, but then leaned forwards and kissed Sonic passionately.

They pulled away from each other, and Sonic removed the ring from it's case, and Shadow allowed him to slide it onto his finger. They then kissed once again.

Sonic should've known it would turn out okay. No matter what, Shadow loved him, that wasn't going to change. He was bound to say yes and he had. It had all paid off in the end.

Sonic was lying in bed, cuddled up to Shadow with his head rested on his chest. Shadow had his arm wrapped around Sonic and his chin rested on his head. Sonic was trying to get to sleep, but sadly hadn't had much luck, he was still buzzing with excitement after the success of his proposal.

"You were nervous, weren't you?" Shadow asked out of nowhere. Sonic glanced up at his partner, who he had assumed was asleep. How long had he been thinking about that and wanting to bring it up?

"Well, yeah, I guess." Sonic replied.

Shadow stared at him silently, waiting for a better response.

Sonic turned his head away from his gaze and buried his cheek in his chest fur "I thought you were going to say no." He admitted.

There was a short period of silence. "I did think about it." Shadow confessed.

Sonic looked up at Shadow once again "Then why didn't you?" He dared to ask.

"Because I love you." Shadow replied simply. "I thought about how you won't always be here, that we won't grow old together, that how we won't always be together... That would make the blow just so much harder," He explained. "But you know what?"

"What?" Sonic asked.

"I don't care. I want to be with you, and I'm not going to let what makes me who I am stop me."

"I'm glad you feel that way." the blue hedgehog told him.

Shadow hugged Sonic tighter and kissed him on the head "I'm glad too."

A/N: I don't ever plan on writing the wedding. I don't know why I wrote this one, I guess I thought it was due a cliche proposal. Also, just to reinforce the fact that none of these are interlinked (unless I say so by writing like a part 2(I have no idea where part 2 to chapter 7 is, it'll turn up eventually)) since they probably get married after this one in some unseen short, doesn't mean that they are married in other shorts. For example, just because they're going to get married, doesn't mean they are married in the aged Sonic short from chapter 9 (which I'm making a follow up to). It's like Sonic Boom. No continuity. Unless I say so.

I'd like to thank Tirainy for pointing out my dialogue errors. I was going to upload this chapter till I saw the recent review and decided to edit this. Hope it looks a bit better now!

I'd also like to make a shoutout to AmyRose'xx. I know em IRL and they've been reading and encouraging me to continue writing these (despite the fact that they ship Sonamy). Helps to boost my fragile ego.

Jokes aside, thanks for all the help. Here's that shoutout you always wanted. This is probably the high point of your life (I'm kidding)

Now that's all said and done, I'm off to edit tomorrow's and Friday's shorts. That's right, two shorts in two days. Like I said, I stock piled a few.

See you tomorrow.