It was like a dream, an utterly beautiful fantasy his heart seemed to desire. Shad's fingers brushed over his cheek, wiping away any stray tears that stubbornly remained. Sonic's heart beat heavily in his chest so fast and thumping so loud that he could almost swear that Shadow would hear it.
Sonic...he didn't know why.
But this moment felt...special.
He felt safe.
That fear he held in dissolved, his aching heart's pain had numbed, Sonic may have cried but his tears had dried. It was like he unlocked the shackles keeping him trapped within himself, he was free.
Their bodies were almost pressing together, the stars glittered from beyond the glass and the splashes of stars that the universe carried had been stained into each of their eyes like paint on an empty canvas. Ruby eyes looking like dazzling gems he could forever get lost gazing into.
They were almost at an embrace, the short space keeping them apart grew thinner by the second. Slowly and gradually did the gap cease to exist once they were clasped into the other's arms. His touch left him feeling both calm and nervous, he was uncertain yet ready for what he was sure was going to happen.
Protectively, ebony arms wrapped around Sonic's waist and lower back, while Sonic's peach arms were placed behind Shadow's neck. Sonic knew Shadow wanted to help him, he wished to help the younger of the two heal and break the mask the hero wore.
Were they going too fast?
What if they were moving too slow?
Why were they so close?
And why did he enjoy being in the arms of Shadow like this?
Both of their eyes had closed, as the hedgehogs were entranced by the intimate and private moment. Their lips had met, making contact as they shared a chaste soft kiss that suddenly made Sonic's heart go pitter patter and flutter like a butterfly taking flight. It was sweet, the cobalt blur practically buzzed with delight at the blissful elation that left him floating on soft fluffy clouds.
But why did Sonic's eyes snap open, why did he push himself out of Shadow's grasp and run? Why did he flee so quickly as if he was being chased?
Chapter end. Unimportant a/n starting.
My mental health hasn't been good, I've sort of relapsed into a depressive shell again I guess. I'm trying...I really am. It is difficult for me to really say without me sounding attention seeking or a liar so I'll just stop bringing it up now. Thank you readers for your concerns, your words really made me see and mean so much to me. I'm making a new story idea and I'll be leaving an excerpt in my profile. Check it out and tell me what you think, this one is different from my usual so I'm interested to hear your feedback. Updates will be slow for now until I get back on my feet.
Though why did Sonic run? What happened?