Chapter 8 : In The Moonlight

Amy awoke suddenly from her sleep, She yawned and glanced over at the clock.

'4.00am?'

For a few moments she wondered what had caused her to wake up, But decided it didn't matter as she was still very tired. It was when she moved over to cuddle up to Tails that she realised he was gone, She decided that he had probably just gone to the bathroom and would be back in a few minutes. Amy laid in bed for a while before getting impatient, She got out of bed and pulled the jeans she had borrowed from Tails back on. She had a quick look around the house but she couldn't find Tails anywhere, Then when she flicked the hallway light on she noticed his sneakers were gone. She slipped her bare feet into her shoes and left through the front door, She only took a few steps before she spotted him. He was sitting on the ground close to the edge of one of the cliffs, Looking out towards the horizon.

Amy strolled over to him.

"Hey."

Tails looked up at Amy's moonlit face.

"Amy? Sorry, Did I wake you up?"

Amy sat down on the grass next to Tails.

"Its ok, What are you doing out here?"

"I woke up a little while ago and couldn't get back to sleep, I decided to get some fresh air."

They both stayed silent for a while, Enjoying each others company. Amy broke the long silence first.

"It hasn't been a good week has it?"

Tails looked over at Amy.

"Well maybe not for me but it must have been good for you, After all the guy you've been chasing around for years has just told you he's in love with you."

"Yeah, You're right, I should be happy about it but I'm not."

"What do you mean Amy?"

Amy laid her head down on Tails shoulder, So he put his arm around her back

"I don't know Tails, I really don't know."

Amy had been experiencing so many feelings lately and it had left her confused, She wasn't sure how she felt about anyone. She put her arm around Tails back and closed her eyes, At least she was content right now, She felt really safe when she had Tails arm around her. Tails was enjoying the silent moment, He was glad to have Amy there with him. But something was on his mind, He was thinking about what Amy had just said to him.

'She's not happy about Sonic being in love with her? How can that be? Amy has been chasing Sonic around since she met him, She's practically obsessed with him. Hmm, Maybe she doesn't really... Who am I kidding? I'm just getting my hopes up over nothing, Of course she loves him... But how does she feel about me? 'sigh' It always was a lot to hope for that she would share my feelings, And even if she did how would Sonic feel about... I need to stop this, I've went over this a thousand times. Sonic was right... This isn't going to go away... I need to talk to someone.'

Amy lifted her head from Tails' shoulder but they kept their arms firmly around each other.

"Its really peaceful here Tails, Its a nice change form all the noise of Station square."

Tails nodded in approval

"I know, That's why i like living out here."

"Do you have any plans for tomorrow?"

"Not really, I might go and visit Sonic."

"Tails why don't you tell us what's been bothering you? I mean what's the worst that could happen?"

"You mean apart from you and Sonic never speaking to me again?"

Amy frowned a little when she heard Tails reply.

"Tails I don't wanna hear you saying that ever again! I can't imagine anything that would ruin the friendship we have."

Amy blushed at her own words a little, But it wasn't really visible in the dark.

"Thanks Amy, That really means a lot to me."

Amy leaned over and pecked Tails' cheek.

"Tails, You don't have to talk about it if you don't want to, But it might make you feel better. I'll always be here to listen, Just like you've always been there for me."

Tails stood up and offered Amy his hand, She took it and he pulled her up onto her feet and into a warm hug.

'Why does this feel so good? I've hugged Tails a hundred times before but its never been like this, I don't understand... I don't need to understand...'

Amy pushed the thoughts out of her mind and just enjoyed the her time in Tails arms, After a few minutes Tails pulled away just enough so that they could look into each others eyes.

"Amy?"

"Yeah?"

Tails continued to gaze deep into her eyes as he started to lean forward, Amy leaned in as well and closed her eyes just as Tails lips met her cheek... He couldn't do it... He was still too afraid. He simply smiled at her and they walked hand-in-hand back into Tails' house.

'I can't take this any more, I need to tell someone...'

I know that was a short chapter compared to the others but i really thought this part deserved a chapter of its own, Please Read & Review!