"No, that can't be possible!" Tails roared to himself. "I am utterly confused right now. How can I like Sticks as more than friends?! That is just... ridiculous. Unless…"
Tails can't take a hold of himself and went out for a walk to cool down his mind. Being an inventor, recalling those horrifying memories, and thinking about him and Sticks is hurting his head too much. The problem is that he can't stop thinking about Sticks. He never experienced anything so complicated in his life. Everytime he remembers the horrifying memories, he always finds a connection eventually leading him to think of Sticks.
What was so special about Sticks that Tails keeps reminding himself about? That's the logical conundrum the kitsune is going through.
Tails never, but almost did, had a true relationship in his life. During the adventures of Sonic X, Tails is head over heels for Cosmo, but never managed to do any "big steps" on his own due to confidence issues. But the thing is, Tails had to go through a very hard time because he was the one who needed to shoot at Cosmo against the Metarex. That is until this point Tails is depressed.
Now, the confusing part that he is actually going through right now is how he's recalling the friendly interactions he and Sticks had over time. They appear to care for each other so much as friends, but Tails is not sure if they are just friends. What can Tails do about it? He's being so hard on himself having to recall these memories and being confused at the same time.
It's around midnight, and Tails was still outside, trying to cope everything together. At this time, everyone was asleep, except Sticks because she's worried sick about Tails and wants to take good care of him. Little did she know, Tails is actually outside her burrow, more specifically in the coast line that is, crying and moaning to his depression.
Sticks can't handle hearing her crush being devastated like this, so she went to confront him like a normal person would do. But she is scared to admit her feelings to Tails, as she might think that she will get rejected...
Sticks will take the chances and goes to the shoreline and tries to comfort Tails in his state of great depression. Once she gets to him, they sat apart from each other awkwardly, as if something bad happened and they don't want to talk about it. Sticks didn't have the guts to start talking, but she eventually tried after a few minutes.
"Hey Tails, how are you feeling now?"
"Hey Sticks..." Tails replied in a low voice. "I'm still confused..."
"About what, Tails?"
"Our friendship... I don't agree with myself, but I think I like you more than friends?"
Sticks went auburn, as well as Tails, because he brought up the awkward thought of his debate to their relationship. Sticks was actually having the same problem as him when it comes to relationships.
"It's okay that you don't like me back that way, but I'll just go back to my workshop and cry to sleep..."
Sticks can see that Tails is going back even more depressed. She is thinking about the best solution, but she might regret it a bit since she doesn't want to bring it up soon...
"WAIT TAILS!" Sticks yelled.
"Sticks, just leave me alone..."
"NO!"
"Why?" Tails asked.
Sticks is thinking about it too much. She doesn't want to mess this up... "Because..." She finally comes to a consensus that the next three words will either change her life in a good or bad way. Tails kept walking away, until Sticks blurted out the phrase:
"I LOVE YOU!"