The Bet5
Rouge awoke later that morning when light struck her closed eyelids.She outstretched her hand and placed it in front of her,trying to block the harmful rays out.Mumbling slightly she got up and closed the shades,she wasn't ready to get up.But before she crawled back into bed she walked through the bathroom and opened the door leading to Shadow's room very quietly.He was laying on his side,eyes squeezed shut as though he were having nightmares of his own.Rouge walked in silently.He helped her calm down,maybe she could calm him while he slept.She glanced at his clock,it was set correctly.And the time was exactly seven twelve.Rouge crawled on the opposite side of the bed and leaned over.Hopefully his quills wouldn't defend himself again and cause her to go to the hospital.She placed her hand very ligtly on top of his head,nothing happened.She gently rubbed his head and his eyes relaxed.She half smiled before preparing to get up,but he rolled so that he faced her and his arms wrapped around her long slender legs.Rouge's eyes widend as he did so and snuggled closer to her.
'Oh...shit'she thought.She had never allowed anyone to get this close to her,she didn't even allow herself to like someone in fear of them being killed by the psycho of a president.She tried to get loose but his grip only tightend.She squirmed a bit but he didn't let go,and what she didn't know was he was actually awake.No,he wasn't trying to be a slime bag,he wanted her to relax around him,and he figured it might be easier if he pretended to be asleep.But what surprised him was he expected her to lay down with him and just sooth his back,that way he could hug her waist,her legs though...well that made him a bit nervous to.Sighing deeply she began to pat his head again,trying to get comfortable.They both ended up drifting back into their sleep.This time when Rouge woke up the clock said eleven oh one.She had slid down and was no longer leaning against the headboard of the bed.She noticed that she had her head on Shadow's chest.She didn't jump away,instead she just snuggled closer,then it hit her.She and Shadow weren't in a relationship,nothing was normal,so waking in his bed had left her with some strange questions,not to mention,that it wasn't normal for this situation.Picking her head up she proped up her arms and prepared to get up,but Shadow held her firmly down.She looked into his face,he was...he was awake!And he was still holding her down!
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"Shadow...why are you still holding me if your awake?"Rouge asked coldly.Shadow looked up at her.
"You need to relax Rouge.I'm trying to help you get comfortable around me"he spoke calmly.
"So being this close to me is supposed to make me comfortable?God guys can be jerks"she pulled again.But he didn't let go and instead sat up,still holding her firmly.He looked into her eyes.
"I'm the one who shouldn't be trusting you,but I'm going to.The least you could do is be as comfortable around me as you were before alright?I'll still be your friend"he smiled now.She looked at their position and nearly laughed.
"I'm pretty sure even friends don't get this close"it caused a small laugh to come from the both of them as he released her.She got up and headed out to the kitchen.
"What do you want for lunch?"
"You pick"he smiled,and waited till she was out of the room.Friend?FRIEND!Shadow sighed,he wanted to be more than just a friend to her,but heaven and hell only knew he was going to be.
'Maria...help me out here'he thought to himself as he looked upwards.
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The weekend seemed to pass by quickly,the two of them actually behaving like friends,to Shadow's disappointment.Monday came right around the corner,the morning certainly not something they wanted to get up to.An annoying beep sounded from Shadow's alarm clock,and his reflexes made him slam it off.Rouge came in to make sure he was awake.
"Shadow!Get up!"she said in the mist of brushing her teeth.Shadow groaned.
"Five more minutes"that earned him a smack in the head.
"No,now get up".Shadow got up and dressed quickly.Brushing back his quills and trying his best to look awake,making sure he had everything he picked up his bag and headed for the front door and waited for Rouge.She came out a few moments later in a black dress with red boots,red breath taking.After locking up the house they headed for school,making it right on time by the second.School seemed to take its usual eternity until it finally reached lunch,only two more classes afterwards.Sitting at their usual tree they began to read,until Leon had to make his appearnce.
"Hey Shadow,whats your best friend doing in detention?"he laughed.
"Sonic's in detention?"
"Yeah,for fighting.I thought he could control himself better".
"You probably had something to do with this"this time it was Rouge who spoke.Leon looked at her before smoothing back his hair and winking at her.He moved next to her and proped down on his knees.
"What do you say we ditch this loser and go have some fun gorgeous?"Leon asked,running his tongue along his teeth.
"Thats sweet really,but I'm not your whore of a girlfriend Sally,so leave me the fuck alone"picking up her hand she pushed Leon's face back so that he fell backwards onto the dirt.
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"Alright my dear girl,you drive a hard bargin,how much do you want?"Leon asked getting back up.She was taken aback by his words,this guy was a complete idiot,and pig.
"I'm not intrested in you,so go away"she turned back to her book.Leon didn't like her answer.
"You said that your Shadow's girlfriend,you two don't act like much of a couple".
"Thats because we don't give shows,unlike you we don't like people staring at us"Shadow spoke coldly.Leon laughed as he got completely up and stood infront of Shadow,his arms folded.
"You are a horrible liar Shadow,there's no way you could possibly get a girl this beautiful into your arms.I bet your just paying her or something".Shadow didn't look up from his book,this was Leon's favorite sport,try to piss him off.Rouge stared at the two of them,Leon had no idea just how much torment Shadow had gone through all weekend,and this was a very deadly mistake.Getting up,Shadow grabbed his stuff and then helped Rouge up,once again leaving the tree and a still rambling Leon.
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"So...why exactly are you in detention?"Knuckles asked as he leaned against Sonic's desk.
"Why else?Since Leon's family pays the principle they are always trying to get dirt on me"Sonic replied kicking the desk in front of him.
"How long are you here for?"Shadow asked as he walked through the door,Rouge following him.
"All day today and tomorrow...hello,whose this?"Sonic asked,inclining his head at Rouge.
"Rouge,these are my friends...Sonic the Hedgehog,and Knuckles Enchidna.Guys this is Rouge Bat,be nice"Shadow introduced them.
"I've heard alot of good things about you"Rouge said shaking they're hands.
"From Shadow?"
"No from the news"she smiled, "Its funny how I've already become good friends of both your girlfriends".Sonic squirmed a bit,he and Amy were still fighting,something he always hated doing.Worse,this was their longest fight yet,and was steadily getting worse.Sonic smiled meekly.
"Yeah...funny.Hey lunch hour is nearly up,you should get to class.I'll talk to you two later.Nice meeting you Rouge".They nodded and made their way to their last classes of the day.Just as though things couldn't get any worse Sally walked through the door,bag in hand.She smiled as she saw him.
"Sonic and I in detention together,this should be intresting".
'Oh lord,shoot me now'Sonic placed his head in his hands.And just his luck,it really was the two of them.Sally,Sonic and Coach Donahue,no one else had detention.The coach had been watching them but was beginning to grow bored.
"I have some errands to run,you two behave yourselves"he said getting up and leaving.Sonic gave him a 'don't leave me here with her!' look,but was ignored.
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"So my little Sonic...what are we to do?"Sally asked in a seductive voice.
"Stay as far away from eachother as possible"he muttered,putting his head down.The next thing he felt was Sally's hand on his leg and a tug on his pants.He jumped up and nearly hit the ceiling in the process.He backed away his hands in front of him.
"No Sally.I'm not intrested in you that way anymore"it was true.He had liked her until he found out she was a total slut.She moved desks out of her way to get closer to him.
"Come on Sonic,lets make Leon and Amy jealous.They'll both learn to appreciate what they have"she smiled and reached out to him.Sonic grabbed her wrists to stop her.
"Sally,you really need to learn the word no"Sonic was getting tired of telling her.A knock sounded at the door,and finally Sally went back to her seat,making it look as though she never got up.Sonic said come in aloud,fially someone else had detention,and she wouldn't hopefully try anything.The door opened and in walked in his beloved Amy.
'No...'Sonic thought putting his head down.He wasn't ready to face her,not yet.She walked in,her own bag in hand,a note in her grasp.
"The coach isn't here"Sally spoke,clearly enjoying who was in the room.
"I can see that"Amy scoffed.She took the farthest seat from Sally and sat down in it,ignoring Sonic completely,even though she knew he was trying to catch her eye.They had both been looking their best in order to make one another drool over something they couldn't have.And they were both losing and winning,weird combo no?The coach came back saying he ahd forgotten something and saw Amy.She handed him the note and he nodded and read the bottom,nearly missing what it had said.
"Ms.Chipmonk,your free to go back to class now"Sally got up and grabbed her bag.Anry that she had to leave so suddenly whilest Amy had to stay.As soon as the coach was back out Amy turned around.
"Alright,spill.Why are you in detention Sonic?"
"Your speaking to me now?"Sonic looked as distant as he could,like none of this effected him.She sighed and rolled her eyes.
"Fine,then don't talk to me,I just wanted to know"she huffed as she turned around.
"Why are you here?"he rested his chin on his hand,a sexy pose she always loved.She didn't dare look at him,she could see it in the reflection of her watch.She briefly closed her eyes to calm herself down.
"I told Ms.Blue she was to cheerful and needed to shut the fuck up,naturally,she sent me here.You?"
"You know Leon,always tries to get me in trouble"Sonic leaned back.
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Amy shifted from one side of the desk to the other,school had another hour left and the coach still wasn't back.
"Isn't it his job to stay here with kids?"
"Hey,I'm not complaining.All he ever does it stare at us,waiting for us to detonate a bomb or something".His eyes were closed once more,just relaxing once more and the next thing he knew,Amy was sitting in the chair in front of him.It shocked him as he opened his eyes to the pink hedgie.She was making one of her most saddest,and cutest face of all,her miserable look.
'The power of Christ compells you!'he thought to himself,he wasn't falling for it this time.The last time she had leaned in to kiss him,saying she forgave him,but ended up giving him the cold shoulder in front of his friends.
"You really think I'm falling for that again?"he asked darkly.
"The only reason I pulled away last time if because Sally...never mind.You won't except my apology"she was about to turn around,but he caught her before she did so.A large smile on his face.
"Wait...you?You were going to apologize?I'm all ears baby"his smirk one she knew to well.The one he wore when he was right.
"...I'...I'm sor...ry.You were r...r...r..."
"Right?"
"Yes that word"she grumbled.Sonic laughed.
"You really love me don't you?"his smirk still there.
"Shut up"her lips tugged to the side.
"Your so cute when your angry that I was right".She got up to go back to her seat but was instead pulled into Sonic's lap.He wrapped his arms around her and kissed her lips softly,causing her own hands to wrap around the name of his neck.Not that either one of them would admit it,but they really did miss eachother.
A/N:I know,its a ShadxRouge story but I had to put some type of break for Sonic,I luv him to.Anyway next one more romance between ShadxRouge.What did you think of this chapter?