Weeks had passed since Metal had come to stay with Sonic. And both were getting use to living with each other. Metal was able to find things to do that kept them busy while Sonic managed to keep anyone from freaking out over Metal. Even if it took some explaining to his best friend Tails about the whole thing.
Though the weeks didn't go by very smoothly, there were a few attacks but without having to deal with Metal being a part of them, it was easier to send Eggman packing. Which also helped to convence Tails that Metal really didn't want to deal with the mad man anymore.
Further more, Tails had even helped Metal get use to using things in Sonic's house, and even offered to help Metal out if something happened to them so they didn't have to go back to Eggman.
Things were starting to come together... and Sonic didn't mind Metal staying! It was nice to have someone around for a change! Even if they had to have things explained to them. It had turned out to be a good thing for the both of them!
Though there was about to be a turn of events one evening...
It was movie night, or in other words, the night there was nothing else to watch so Sonic rented a movie from the near by store so he wouldn't have to watch something he's watched already.
About half way through the comedy, Metal comes and joins Sonic on the sofa. The hedgehog wasn't expecting this and soon pauses the movie.
"Hey Mets. Something wrong? Most times you don't come in here when I'm watching a movie, or TV in general."
"Nothing is wrong. I do have a question though. I've come across this word many times since I've been staying here, but I can't figured out exactly what it means. I was going to ask you for your assistance with it."
"Sure thing Mets, go on ahead! I'll give it my best shot!" Sonic replies, looking over at Metal.
"What does the word love mean?"
Sonic just stares at him, trying to figure out what to tell him. Oh boy, how to explain the word love to a robot... He'd give it his best try, but he's not sure how it'd work out.
"Um... Hm... That's hard to explain..." Sonic starts, then looks around. "Have you tried looking it up in the dictionary?"
"I have. But even with the definitions, it is still confusing."
"Well... uh... Love is when you like something so much you enjoy it and prefer to be around it or have it around often. Like I love chili dogs! They're my favorite food because I love them so much! I like having them around cause I love eating them!" Sonic was trying his best and after he got done with his explanation, he waits for a response.
Silence. Metal just keeps staring at Sonic during this time. And it was making Sonic worried and very anxious. He really hoped he hadn't confused Metal too much... or said something that could have made him glitch...
Minutes pass then Metal finally speaks up.
"Thank you. I love you."
"WAIT WHAT?!" Sonic nearly jumped out of his seat at the robot's response.