Thawed
A/N: I'm thinking this is the last chapter with a small epilogue and I wish I could've made this the best it could've been, but school sapped almost all of my creativity. So, thank you for sticking around and reading.
Shadow stepped out of the shower, wiping his hair dry as he heard Rune shuffling in front of the door. He opened the door, grimacing as Rune jumped at him and licked his face. "Ew, I just shaved," Shadow mumbled, wiping his face as he moved the Houndoom off him.
He stood up as Sandy and Static walked in, grunting as they hugged him. "What are you two doing here?" he asked, blushing as they kissed his cheek.
"We were worried about you," Static said, rolling his eyes. "Also, Clara sent us."
"Oh," Shadow mumbled. He was almost glad she hadn't come along or else (with the state of his room and himself) she'd end up mom-ing him and he got enough of that from Mei.
"Have you eaten yet?" Sandy asked, pulling away from them.
"No, but you—."
"It's fine, just tell me where everything is." she interrupted, walking into the kitchen as Static dragged him into the living room.
Shadow looked at Static, asking, "How's your leg?"
"Better," Static answered, taking Shadow's hand in his. "you're lucky."
"Why's that?"
"You get to inspire people, even if you don't skate anymore," Static answered, smiling. "The girl next to me, her face lit up when you and Sandy did your routine. It was almost like looking at myself all those years ago."
Shadow nodded, standing up to go help Sandy in the kitchen and at least plan on cleaning his room. Something told him the two of them would be staying for a while.
Shadow huffed, turning over in bed, blinding feeling for either Static or Sandy. He opened an eye, arms spread out where they usually slept. It had been a year since they had moved in and officially became his boyfriend and girlfriend. He checked his phone, blinking before turning the brightness down. It was a text from Sandy.
Meet us at the ice rink. It read and nothing further. Shadow sat up, groaning as Rune burrowed under his arm for attention.
He made it there by noon with Rune in tow, almost wondering if they were playing a prank on him since the lights were off. Shadow sighed, deciding to slip into the nearest seat anyway as a spotlight turned on.
He sucked in a breath as 'Von' started, another song he free-skated to, Sandy and Static skating out in a light grey number. After two years, the ice finally welcomed him back.