Disclaimer: Sonic doesn't belong to me.

Rating: K

Summary: Amy finds herself getting caught up in the World Cup with Sonic, Knuckles and Tails.

A/N: So this idea came to me while I was watching England play on Tuesday. What. A. Game! I always say to my husband I'm not watching it, it's not my thing. But I always find myself watching at least the second half and getting into it, exactly like Amy does here. Hubby always comments that it's funny listening to me and it sparked an idea. So here it is in all it's unpolished, rushed glory. Because I needed to get it out and posted before England play again on Saturday. Thanks for reading! Love. x

Biggest Fan

Football on Mobius is very similar to any other planet. Where players kick a ball around a large amount of space, occasionally throwing themselves to the floor dramatically and running around like a crazed chicken when the small contraption lands in the back of a net. And Sonic, Knuckles and Tails are just like any other male enamoured by the sport that generally has them fixed to the couch, chips and dips in front of them and an inordinate amount of yelling at the television for ninety plus minutes.

"Ah, c'mon ref!" Sonic the Hedgehog shouted, throwing his arm out towards the television in disbelief. Continued grumbles rumbled under his breath as he threw himself back into his seat, scowling at the lone figure on the screen flashing a coloured card at the player in red.

Tails and Knuckles shook their head, both equally glued to the screen and in agreement with Sonics distaste for the ref giving a yellow card to one of their players for reasons they deemed unfair. The air was thick with annoyance.

Amy Rose poked her head around the kitchen doorframe at the shout and rolled her eyes seeing the males in various forms of unrest as they watched the football. Slipping back into the kitchen she removed the frilly apron from her body and hooked it back to its spot on the wall. Picking up the plate of freshly baked cookies, she leaned forward and took in an appreciative sniff of chocolate doughy goodness. But the, 'Ohhhs!' from the living room soon snapped her out of her baked heaven daydreams.

Sighing she prepared herself to step back out into the lions den.

The guys didn't even look up as she strolled into the living room. "Cookies are ready." she told them as she placed the plate on the coffee table in front of them, being careful to not block anyones view of the TV as she did so.

Tails fell on the cookies first, very closely followed by Sonic and Knuckles. Not one of them graceful about the way they shoved the cookies in their mouths. She watched with pride as their expressions melted into baked goods heaven as they slowed their chewing and appreciated what they were eating.

"Amazing cookies, Ames." Sonic grinned, winking at her as he reached for another one.

"Better than the last lot," Tails chorused, another two sitting in his lap while he started on the one in his hand. "Swo good." he tried saying, spraying crumbs.

Amy giggled and cocked her hip to the side sassily. "That's what you said the last two times, Tails."

"It bears repeating," the two tailed Kitsune grinned back at her.

Shaking her head at the way all three turned their attentions back to the TV, Amy made a move back to the kitchen to box up the left over cookies that would definitely not last the rest of the day. "Not sticking around for the game, Amy?" Knuckles called over his shoulder, his eyes not moving from watching the red players of their team running clear across the pitch with the ball.

"It's not really my thing," Amy answered on her way out of the room. She knew he wasn't paying attention to her anyway as he'd shifted to the edge of his seat, preparing to throw himself in the air if their team scored.

It didn't take Amy long to clean up the last bits in Sonic's kitchen and she was back in the living room before she knew it. She stopped behind the couch, watching the screen for an opening to be able to say goodbye to the guys. But the more she stood there the more she became engrossed in the game. After all, it's the Mobian World Cup! Not just any old football game. This was her country fighting to keep the ball and score against the other team. Amy has only followed the World Cup a few times in her life, the previous years their team not being as good as they could've been.

But this year was different. Whether it's their new manager, the younger players or just the general high intense support from their fellow countrymen, they were doing well. Really well! So it's been hard for her to avoid knowing what's been happening as they progress through the tournment.

Wincing, Amy shook her head at the opposing team being too harsh with their dirty tactics. "Where's his free kick?" she asked no-one as she frowned, throwing her arm out at the TV much like Sonic had done previously. "Yes, great control with the ball. Did you see that move?!" she cheered, unconsciously moving from behind the couch to the free arm chair beside it. She wasn't aware of the guys watching her as she became fixated on the screen.

It was her eyes lighting up, combined with her sitting forward that had them quickly turn back to the screen as Amy jumped up from her seat and punched the air. "Yes! That was a beautiful goal!" she cheered, over-powering the guys' reaction to their team scoring a very well executed intention.

Once it calmed back down and the game played on, Sonic found himself flitting his attention between the game and Amy, more and more.

"Come on, come on - no! Ohhh, so close. That could've been amazing."

"Ref! Why's he getting a yellow card? He didn't do anything!"

"Aw come on, that was barely a touch."

"He loves his headers, doesn't he?"

"Uh-oh, they're getting desperate now! They're trying hard to score."

"Yes! What a save!"

"They're working well together aren't they?" she asked at one point, not really looking for an answer as Sonic tried not to laugh as Amy got more and more into the game. Knuckles and Tails didn't seem bothered by their pink companions running ad-lib. "I think Southgates doing a great job of leading them. I wouldn't want to be him though. The pressure on them all must be intense right now."

Sonic sat back and watched Amy where she sat upright in her seat, her hands twisting in her lap the closer the final whistle came. They're team were winning, but it didn't mean it was over yet. For now though, he was more interested in seeing the transformation in his Rose. Although it was a little distracting listening to her running commentary as she watched the game - her terminology was wrong and she got more irate than the guys did at the opposing teams dirty tricks - deep down, it just made his fondness for her grow more and more.

He could see the passion shining through as she got caught up in cheering on their team to go all the way.

The same passion he's seen in her eyes when she's fighting by his side. Or when she's focusing on making his favourite meal and dessert. The same sparkle that she gets in her eye when he leans in for a goodnight kiss after one of their dates. She wasn't sitting there - oblivious to Sonic, Knuckles and Tails watching the same game - and fake cheering because she thought it's what Sonic would want in a girlfriend. She was doing it because she genuinely cared about what was happening for their home team. Even if it wasn't really, 'her thing.'

Amy joined in when the guys all cheered as the final whistle was blown and their team were declared the victors. Knuckles was jumping around the room, shouting, "It's coming home! It's coming home!"

Once the energy had started to calm Amy blinked and looked around her like she had just realised what she was doing. Blushing slightly, she stood up to surreptitiously get her coat and make a quiet exit. But Sonic's arms wrapping around her waist from behind caught her before she could sneak out.

"Thanks for the cookies, Ames," he whispered in her ear, kissing her gently on the cheek as she stroked his arms encircling her waist. "I should've known you'd make a great football fan. After-all, you've always been my biggest fan."

Feeling Amy laugh made Sonic grin as she spun in his arms to face him. She reached up and laid her hand on his cheek gently.

"I'll always be your biggest fan, Sonic. But I think that will be taking a backseat if we continue to do well in the World Cup. I guess you'll have to learn a little patience for the next couple of weeks." Amy grinned, kissing him lightly on the lips.

"So long as you watch the rest of our games with me, I'm sure I'll manage. They'll be boring without your commentary." he teased, winking at her playfully.

She swatted him lightly on his chest and pushed out of his arms, waving to him as she strolled down his path and headed for home. Sonic stood watching her until she disappeared from view, remembering her enthusiasm and fury as she watched the game. Chuckling he acknowledged to himself that he was looking forward to the next one, even if it's just to watch Amy get het up over the smallest fouls and cheer like they've just won the World Cup each time they even try to score a goal.

He laughed ruefully to himself and stepped back in the house to Knuckles shouting in his face.

"It'S COMING HOME!"