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Okay, now back to where we left Sonic and Amy…where was I again?

…Oh yes…

Sonic had just arrived in front of Amy's house as the moon paused it's journey in the sky's western apex. The pashmina colored girl rested quietly in his arms, like a young child after a long exhilarating day. As Sonic laid her down in the comfort of her room, Amy was somewhat startled to feel a sort of falling sensation. It took only a second or two for Amy to see that it was only Sonic placing her down gently onto the soft bed cushion.

He grinned at her, yet his eyes still held a transparent concern, "You sure you're okay?" Amy waved her fingers in the air and nodded. She mumbled, "Yeah, yeah…just go on home now Sonic, you've done enough for me tonight." Amy yawned as she laid her head down on the pillow. Her left arm which hung off the bed limply, suddenly began to scour the floor for her Hello Kitty doll, which lay innocently beneath the bedskirt. Sonic was about to exit the room, but hesitated. He looked back at Amy, watching her rhythmic breaths observantly. "I could do it now, but is it the right time? Then again, I don't think it's a good idea to leave her alone…what if something happens? I won't be here to help…"

Amy finally noticing Sonic was still in the room, lifted her head a few inches from the pillow, "You still here?" Sonic took a few steps toward her, "Amy, maybe it's a good idea if I just sleep on the couch…I can't just leave you here alone." Amy's eyes seemed to melt with warmth, "Sonic, you don't have to do that…really." Sonic still couldn't convince himself to leave…for a few different reasons. "No…I think it's better if I stay."

Despite all the positive attention Sonic had recently been giving Amy, she couldn't help but be stunned by this response, "Are you sure?" Sonic moved up to her bedside, slipping his hand around hers. "If something happened to you, and I wasn't here to do anything about it…I don't think I'd ever forgive myself." He paused asecond before adding, "I've let you slip away too many times in the past...and well, now I'm gonna make sure you don't slip anywhere, as long as I'm around." Amy's eyes held a lingering gaze at Sonic's hand which encased her own. Gently, she caressed his hand with her thumb. A tear managed to stray from her eye, "Thanks Sonic…but now you're making me feel like such a burden. It's like I'm nothing but deadweight." Sonic stared at her for a long moment without saying anything, "Maybe…but I want you to be my burden for life."

Amy's single tear now developed into a river which seemed like it could fill a dozen oceans. Any wider, and her smile would pop like a balloon that has risen to high into the atmosphere. Amy didn't know what to say to that…after all the growing and repairing their relationship had recently underwent, it had all been happening in such a rapid, abrupt time. A staccato of events had built up to this symphony of compassion and heartfelt in what seemed like only a heartbeat. She met his gaze, "But...do you think you'll always mean that?" Sonic's next movement was one that made Amy's heart falter. "I was gonna wait but...something about this moment in time, I don't know just feels...good. Is this how Knuckles felt?"

Bending down slowly onto one knee, Sonic moved his hand behind his back and pulled out a small box from…his quills? (Let's just go with that) "Amy…" he started.

"I've recently decided that…I've decided that, having you around, it makes me smarter." Amy still smiling, furrowed her brow a little at this. Sonic continued, "When you're around, I seem to not do as many stupid reckless things that I normally do…at least, not anymore."

Sonic's speech was not as prepared as he had hoped and there was a long awkward pause, as he attempted to put together his next sentence. Finally, he took a breath to speak again. Grinning, he said jokingly, "So then, I think it's in both of our best safety concerns if we stay in each other's vicinity at all times." Sonic then slipped the ring onto Amy's finger. His grin spread wider, "Well Ames, it looks like you're stuck with me for the rest of your life…what do think of that?"

Amy was once again coming up blank for any response. She was simply numb with emotions. Her brain seemed to be totally oblivious to everything else except for the beautifully crafted ring on her finger. It fit perfectly, yet seemed so foreign. It was modest in it's elegance, but displayed a quaint humble beauty that seemed to glow with radiance. The diamond was not overwhelmingly huge, about the size of a pencil eraser…it was just right.

Amy, now finally able to speak in what wouldn't sound like meaningless gibberish, spoke gingerly, "I think I'm dreaming…or hallucinating or something." Sonic pinched her arm playfully. "Oww!" she exclaimed. Sonic replied, "Nope…I don't think you are." Sonic then pinched himself to make sure he wasn't dreaming, "Nope...this is as real as real will get."

Not able to hold herself back anymore, Amy slid her arms around Sonic as he did the same. Amy felt slightly embarrassed losing control of herself. Going back to the annoying, stalking, cumbersome equipment she used to be was something she'd just about die to avoid. Still, she pursued with her affectionate gesture, all the while making sure her hug wouldn't break any bones. It was the best she could do since her arms refused to let go of Sonic for the rest of the night. Sonic however, didn't seem to even notice as he reached out to her purely by second nature.

Neither of the two received much sleep that night...neither did their weary eyes notice.


To: Sophie the cat From: Amy Rose Subject: OMG

OMGOMGOMGOMGOMGOMGOMGOMGOMGOMGOMGOMGOMGOMG (takes breath)

...OMGOMGOMGOMG!

Go on guess…you'll never guess.

Just try,

Amy


To: Amy Rose From: Sophie the cat Subject: OMG

NO.

NO he didn't…

You're lying…

You're so lying...

I don't believe you…

I want proof!

I demand photographic evidence and/or videotape!

You get your little fanny over here ASAP!

Sophie