Well I got such a positive response from chapter 1 so I decided to go ahead and keep going with the next chapter regardless of review numbers and see how things go from there. So here is chapter 2 so enjoy.

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Chapter 2: A kiss of fate

As Sonic scanned the building for his missing "friend" his ears flickered to the noises of the various classrooms that were well into their lessons. If he didn't find Shadow before the first hour classes were completed then he would have little chance of finding him. His worn feet led him to the roof of the school to which he panted already exhausted from his relentless search. "You know your persistence gets to be one hell of an annoyance faker." Came a voice from above him.

Sonic turned and saw perched on a higher platform on the building was his lost companion who wore a look of pure venom and not only that but now replacing his toothpick was a lit cigarette which he leisurely smoked. "You know you aren't allowed to do that on school grounds that is grounds for suspension." Sonic fussed

Shadow took a long moment and with a huff of smoke from parted tanned lips he gave Sonic a look of pure ice. "Based off of my track record so far does it look like I care what the rules say, I do what I want whenever the hell I want."

Sonic sighed and adjusted his posture to be a bit more formal, "Please I need to escort you back to class now or else we could both be in big trouble."

"Ah, the student council president mask has been fit back into place after our little chat I see. You know so little about anything…why should I even pay attention to someone who isn't being honest with themselves? For all I know you could be trying to fool me just like everyone else in this school." Shadow asked eyeing Sonic wearily.

Sonic froze on the spot and thought about it, his mind wandering back to the locket that was hidden under his uniform and unconsciously clutched it. This made Shadow smirk as he let out a soft chuckle "It seems I may have made a small impression after all. I suppose that should yield some sort of reward in its own right."

Shadow took the cigarette from his lips and crushed it on the ground and came down from his perch and advanced to where Sonic stood and his eyes remained on Sonics' downcast gaze as he lifted his head with a firm hand. "Alright. You win this time, lead on faker."

"Faker? I have a name you know" Sonic said as Shadow turned and headed for the door. Shadow paused at it and gazed at Sonic over his shoulder and said "You have a long way to go before earning something as valuable as that from me. So as far as I'm concerned your name will remain faker till you learn who you really are."

Sonic pouted to this logic but held his tongue as he led Shadow inside and the class bell chimed for the students to advance to their next class. As he said Shadow went to class quietly without incident but didn't acknowledge the blue hedgehog's presence whatsoever. Sonic was in a foul mood when he entered the study hall for second hour. He sat alone at a table fuming till he heard a cheerful voice call his name. A twin tailed fox approached him and took a seat across from him "Hi Sonic." He greeted warmly.

"Yo Tails what's up?" Sonic replied, to which Tails noted his sudden switch in mood. "You seem a little upset did something happen this morning. "Oh nothing, unless you call a rude and crude transfer student being a jerk to me nothing." Sonic said returning to his fuming attitude.

Tails giggled softly not remembering the last time someone was able to push Sonics' buttons, that person was late to arrive as always which was brought up only a moment later. "So where's Knux at?"

Tails gave a nervous laugh and waved his hand "You know Knuckles, he got into trouble again this morning he and Rouge got into a fight and well…yeah he's going to be late for sure."

Sonic shook his head knowing full well that the echidna defiantly had a violent temper if anything but Rouge knew how to toy with the red echidna. As the class began Sonic opened a book to work on some English work when Tails brought up his not so pleasant encounter. "So I take it the transfer student really took a lot out of you?"

"You have no idea he keeps calling me faker because according to him I don't know who I really am and because of it calls me Faker. It's like he thinks he is so much better than anyone else." Sonic fumed.

"The last time someone worked up your nerves this much was when Knuckles first transferred you two got into so many scuffles that sooner or later you two began to tolerate each other." Tails pointed out.

"Yeah but at least Knuckles gave me some credit this guy just really loves to be hard on everyone around him. It just makes me mad when he talks as if he knows me so much." Sonic fusses letting the pencil drop from his hands and move to frustratingly ruffle up his quills.

Tails smiled and shook his head focusing on his own work for a while till he was sure his friend had calmed down. "So…what's this guy's name if you don't mind my asking?"

"Shadow…and with the attitude he has it is a fitting name I don't get why he has me so worked up anyways." Sonic fussed. "Maybe because you are letting him get to you just relax I'm sure he'll adjust his attitude soon." Tails said confident of his words to which Sonic sighed.

As the study hall went on Sonic couldn't shake the feeling of unease he felt, Shadow had been able to strip his spirit down so easily and not only that but one gaze into his deep red eyes would stun him on the spot. Nothing had ever made Sonic feel so utterly exposed as if those ruby red eyes could read what was buried in his heart that he hid from the world. As he sat there in his own world the time of class passed by quickly as he soon realized when the bell sounded for class to progress which for him meant it was time to hit the gym area before lunch time.

Heading to the locker room he already caught sight of his unruly friend who gave him a brief glance as he went inside and Sonic followed him going to his own locker and opening the combination lock. He placed his bag inside and moved to unbutton his blazer and hung it on the hanger inside alongside his shirt being careful to mask his locket safely inside the pocket of his blazer he slipped his plain white tee shirt over his body and he stripped off his pants to replace them with a lose but effective set of black shorts before closing the locker and stretching remembering that he shared this class with Silver he hurried out of the locker room forgetting to clasp the lock shut on his locker.

He jogged into the gym and signed in with his coach, he spotted Silver right away sitting alone on the stands looking completely forlorn and lost till he saw Sonic which lifted his spirits. "Hey Sonic you are a bit late."

"Sorry Silver I just have been having a rough day." Sonic admitted with a sheepish smile. "It's okay just relax now Tails and I spoke briefly before I came here and he had said that Shadow had given you a hard time. I'm just glad that you are doing a bit better."

"Well I am as long as I keep my distance from him." Sonic said as the two took to the courts and played basketball with a few other students. This seemed to set Sonics' mind at ease if only for a moment as he forgot his troubles. That was soon to change as the coaches called for the students to change back into their school uniforms to head to lunch. As soon as Sonic entered the room he sensed something was off, as he approached his locker he noted it was slightly agape and not only that but the lock was undone. He rushed over and saw his bag had not been tampered with but noticed his blazer had "Oh god no…" he softly said as he reached into the pocket of his blazer and found it empty of his locket but instead found a note in its place. He opened it and feverishly read what it said more and more fearful of the circumstances.

Faker,

By this point I believe it has become painfully obvious that I know your little secret. The object you hold dear to your heart and soul are the people in this locket you hide from the world. My question is…why hide such a treasure like this? Could you possibly have been ashamed of your family…leads me to have so many questions? Well meet me behind the school and enlighten me…and maybe I will return your precious trinket to you.

Shadow

P.S. If you involve any other people including teachers I can't guarantee you will see your locket… in one piece that is.

Sonic swiftly changed and ran towards the back of the school pushing past everyone including Silver who was curious to his rush "Sonic? Where could he be off to in such a rush?" Silver wondered as he followed Sonic in his curiosity. As Sonic rounded the back of the school he paused as he saw Shadow propped against the wall with the silver chain laced between his elegant fingers. "I saw the family photo…such a shame you keep them locked away like you do."

"The locket…Shadow give it back I mean it." Sonic said trying to remain calm while his limbs shook with deep fear. "Oh…so demanding of something that you care so little about." Shadow sneered.

Sonic felt tears sting the corners of his eyes "Give it back!" He yelled. Shadow adjusted his posture as he and Sonic faced each other. "Then riddle me this if you will faker, why would such a personal thing as family be hidden away? I find it hard to believe that someone who claims to have a perfect life would have hidden this away from the world."

"What would you know about family and what it means, according to you the only person that matters in your eyes is you! So why do you think it is alright to hurt others even when they have enough pain to deal with!" Sonic yelled with a burning anger that he hadn't felt for a long time.

Shadow gave a stern look to his tormented friend and said "I wouldn't…because I haven't got a family…and as for hurting others I don't know why it gives me such pleasure to do it…maybe because this world took the family I loved away from me."

Sonics' eyes met Shadow's eyes which were filled with a deep sadness that he fought to contain. "You have no idea how lucky you are to have family…while I don't…I knew from the moment you first stood up to me that you were carrying something much like me. I have no idea why the hell I am pouring my heart out to someone like you who thinks family is meaningless."

"But I don't think it's meaningless I have my reasons for hiding it I have to because of who I have to be." Sonic defended himself.

"You were given a heart and mind so you could choose for yourself so far all I have seen or heard out of you are things you had to do or were forced to do by others. Why not make a choice for yourself for once in your life." Shadow retorted.

"Oh and I suppose next you'll tell me that you actually have the heart to be kind to others!" Sonic spat his anger fully stirred. The silence between them was thick till Shadow moved closer and in a swift move pushed Sonic into the wall boxed into a corner. Sonic tried to fight but couldn't once those eyes settled on his with such warmth he couldn't move again to which he felt Shadow's body lightly press to his "Why…" Sonic managed to breathe softly in fear.

"Because…its fools like you…who really make me want to change the world for the better…not to mention…I love the look in your eyes when you see me…a penetrating fear stabs through your whole body and you can't resist me…" Shadow nearly purred softly.

Sonic was then brought to meet his eyes and his own fell closed willing for him to let go but a new feeling came when he felt a set of lips over his and for a moment he struggled against him before he let himself go allowing Shadow to have his way till he saw fit to release him.

Nearby another soul watched what seemed to be a passionate display of love and felt a stab of pain drive into his heart as amber eyes filled with tears and a white hedgehog fled the scene wishing it weren't true. Rushing to the bathroom Silver locked himself into a stall alone and broke down and cried, hugging his schoolbag close to his chest crying his heart and soul out. "Sonic…no…he can't love someone else…not someone he just met…he said he hated him so why he was…why was he kissing him…" he said softly in a bitter voice.

None could tell that, that one simple kiss would set off a true chain reaction…

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