A Time For Two

Chapter 4

A Bath?

Tails hummed happily as he went about washing the dishes. He was so happy that Shadow liked his food. It made him smiled knowing that the hedgehog had taken down three cups of his soup. In his small living room Shadow was now resting a bit from the nice dinner he just had. Soon the kit came running in with a cup for the hedgehog.

"Here Shadow, I made you some tea." Shadow nods his head as he takes the up.

"Thank you Miles." The fox blushed softly as Shadow took the cup. He couldn't understand why he made him so happy. It was something he had never felt before. Shadow turned and looked at him. "You should hurry, it will be late soon and you should get ready for bed."

"But Shadow, its too early." Shadow smiled as he watched the kit whimper in protest. It was funny he had his own times when he was at his home; but Shadow was an early person and he got up with the sun. He would rather the kit be ready to wake up as well. He was thinking of taking him on a ride in the care. He was really excited about it the first time he got to ride in it. He knew he would like it again. Besides that he was once again running out of a few things and needed to go to the store in the city.

Tails looked at the hedgehog and sulked. He didn't want to go to bed but he knew it was best since it looked like Shadow was an early person. He didn't want to miss time with him because he was sleeping. He watched as Shadow walked past him heading out of the small room.

"Where are you going?"

"To run you a bath." The kit face went red a bit. Did he really need a bath?

"Uh, but I don't need a bath." Shadow grinned softly as he turned and looked at the kit. He could still smell the machine oil on him. He had been working on his prize plane that he loved. He winked softly at him.

"You have been working on your plane again. I can smell the oil and tar on you. You need a bath." The kit blushed more and looked down. He had forgotten he had been working on his plane earlier that day.

"Alright, I'll take a bath."

"That's a good boy." The kit ears perked up when Shadow said that. He watched as the hedgehog walk out and he just stood there. He wasn't sure how to feel or respond to what he had just said.

Shadow was now in his bathroom and went and turned the water on. He placed the cup on a small counter and ran his gloved hand in the water as it ran. He played with the knobs for a while before he assumed it was a good temperature for the kit and soon let the water run into the tub. He went back over to the counter and picked up his cup and headed to the small closet to fetch the kit some toiletries. The kit just watched him as he picked up a towel and a few other things. After a while Shadow returns to the tub to find it full as much as it can be. He turned the water off and turned to the kit.

"Your bath is ready Miles." The fox just stood thee. For some reason he felt embarrassed about taking the bath. "Don't worry I won't watch you." Tails ears slowly feel and pinned themselves to the side. " What is it?"

"Uh, its nothing." He then walked into the bathroom. He turned and looked at Shadow who turned away from him. "Uhh Shadow?"

"Yes Miles?"

"Uhh, would you help me wash my hair?" He nodded softly.

"Yes, but I will wait until you are in the tub." Tails nodded as he turned and got undressed. After a while Shadow heard a loud splash and the kit cry out. "Miles are you ok?"

"Y-Yes, I'm in the tub now." Shadow opened his eyes and turned around slowly walking into the bathroom. The kit was in the tub his ears folded down and his cheeks a soft pink as he covered himself in the tub. Shadow chuckled softly and looked at him as he reach over and got his shampoo.

"Are you alright?" The kit nodded and looked at him. He couldn't stop blushing. Sonic had never seen him like this and yet Shadow was helping him with a bath right now. He looked at the hedgehog put some of the liquid on his hands and rubbed it together soon running his fingers through the kits hair as he washed. Tails closed his eyes and purred softly enjoying the feeling. He never felt something like this before. He yelped softly as Shadow scratched him softly behind the ear. It gave him a pleasing feeling sending it through his body. Soon Shadow watched as the kit sat and whimpered happily as he washed his hair. He smiled looking down at the kit not understanding why it made him so happy that the kit was there with him. Shadow found his hand running down the back of the kit heading to his tail and washing. The kit cried out weakly and looked at him.

"S-Shadow." He looked at him as he washed his tails. He wanted to stop him but it felt so nie that he didn't want it to stop. He just closed his eyes and allowed himself and his body to enjoy the treatment. After all it wasn't like he got this all of the time.

After a while Shadow finished washing his tails and hair. He looked at the kit as he ran a finger down his face. Tails just looked at him blushing softly.

"Shadow.."

"You're cute to me Miles. I will have to admit to it. I do not know why but you are." Tails smiled softly at him as the hedgehog leaned over and kissed him on the forehead. The fox was surprised. He had soft lips. It made him blush more. Soon he felt him pull his lips away. So he thought he was cute. Tails watched as Shadow stood up. "I'll leave you to your bath Miles." He then turned and walked out of the room closing the door. The kit just sat there for a while his mind wondering. He didn't know what he should do about his new friend. He soon got out of the tub and dried himself off and letting the water run down the drain. He then opened the door and shivered. Shadow turned and saw him and smiled walking over and holding the kit.

"Uh Shadow." Tails found he was once again speechless for no reason. The black hedgehog held him tightly against his body. The fox fur on his chest was still a bit wet but it didn't bother him.

'Is that better Miles? I know it's a bit chilly." He looked down at him as Tails nodded to say he was fine. Soon he felt himself lifted into the air as Shadow carried him to his bedroom. "I am sorry but I did not know what to get you for sleep wear. I do not know your taste."

"It's alright it's the thought that matters." Tils smiled softly as Shadow placed him on the bed and soon walked out. The kit turned and looked on the bed as Shadow closed the door. He saw a pair of green pj's on the bed. They looked kinda big with a night cap. He soon changed and saw they were indeed a bit big. The pants were fine it was just the shirt covered his paws. He smiled softly hoping maybe Shadow would think it was cute as well. He stopped wondering why it all mattered to him what he really thought of it.

Shadow was now in his room dressed for bd. The black pj's he hd on were like Tails. He had found them at a store and liked them very much. He was about to go to bed when there was a knock on his door.

"Yes Miles?" Tails opened the door and walked in. He was indeed cute his paws lightly covered by the green pants he was wearing. The shirt Shadow could see was a bit big and the cap fitted sideways on him because of his ears.

"Uhh, I well wanted to say goodnight to you." Shadow got up and walked over to him. For once in his life Tails felt his heart jump as the hedgehog one again wrapped his arms around him hugging him softly and kissing him on the forehead.

"Goodnight Miles." He let the fox go softly. Tails felt like he was going to fall over his leg were shaking like crazy. He couldn't understand this wonderful feeling he was getting. As he turned and walked out of the room heading to his bedroom the thought crossed his mind that his feelings for Shadow were stronger then he thought. He smiled softly to himself. As much as he cared about Sonic right now someone else took his heart.