Sorry I took so long to update but here it is, Chapter 7 :)

Enjoyy

P.S. I don't mean any offence to Gays, Chav's or Twilight Fans. Also no offence to anyone who lives in Norwich of Great Yarmouth, I live in that area and yes, it is over-run by chavs.

REVIEEEEEW! TAH!

Knuckles was at his usual spot on the Angel Islands, arms folded, eyes shut, guarding the master emerald. Amy usually brought him some lunch but she had gone missing all of a sudden. Many people thought Tails had kidnapped her so he had been arrested, he was also blamed for the stabbing of Cream. Knuckles knew that it wasn't Tails, he was to innocent to even steal some pick n mix, let alone kidnap and almost commit murder. Something very strange was going on. It was to much of a clever plan to be Eggman, who had also disappeared unknowingly. Sonic had gone to visit Sonia and Manic, his brother and sister thinking that they might be able to help find Amy. Shadow was to distracted by Amber and didn't even know what was going on. Knuckles hadn't heard from Silver or Blaze either. The only person he saw now was Rouge. He liked her a lot, and he had for quite a while but he never told anyone. Everyone thought he liked Tikal but ever since she told him she liked him he never looked at her the same again. After awhile she had moved away and everyone had forgotten about her. Until she was on the news. She, like Amy, had gone missing. No one had known where she was. The police had no leads or a clue of what had happened so they eventually gave up and, again, everyone forgot and moved on. Life around these parts had become rather depressing lately. The only thing Knuckles had to look forward to now was a visit from Rouge. He sighed and opened his eyes.

"Boo!"

Knuckles toppled over.

"Oops, sorry honey. Couldn't resist." Rouge smiled and winked at him.

"S'kay" he said muffled. He was a sucker for her smile and charm.

"You've been thinking about everything that's happened haven't you?"

She asked as if she knew.

"Yes" he mumbled and looked at the ground, arms still crossed.

She sighed. He unfolded his arms and they dangled by his side.

"Its awful, I lie awake at night worrying in case it's you next..." he said while looking into they sky oblivious to the world.

"Wha-what?" Rouge seemed shocked. She has turned her head slightly, Knuckles could just see her cheeks turning red and a little smile.

"I mean, erm... If your kidnapped...erm..." he said panicing slightly.

"I better be going." she said still blushing. "Bye Knuckles,"

Then she flew off leaving Knuckles feeling stupid and slighty angry with himself.

"Why do I do it!? WHY!?" He said with his teeth gritted.

"Oi, you need to calm down Knuckle-head, innit." came an familiar voice.

Knuckles turned around and gave the thing that spoke a raised eyebrow.

"Do I know you?" Knuckles couldn't put face to voice.

"Charmy the Bee, innit." The Annoying little Bee said.

"Why are you talking weirdly?"

Knuckles started to calm down.

"That would be because I left the old crew, Espio and Vector, to go to the great 'chav' mountain. I'm now a registered chav, innit."

"Where is this great 'chav' mountain? Whats it called?"

"It's near the town of Hamster Witches, you know...Knaw-witch. The mountains called the Great Yarmouth, innit."

"Right..."

"So, I got back and heard Cream has been hospitalised and Amy has gone missing. Do you know who the culprit might be? I do not think it was really Tails."

Knuckles wasn't stupid, he knew Charmy was undercover.

"Charmy, I know you've been sent here by Vector and Espio. You can quit the 'chav' act."

"Awh man. I thought my acting was pretty good. I had to do alot of research to make it perfect." Charmey frowned.

"I thought your story was real until you started asking questions. Just be more discrete when asking questions, now where are the other two hiding?"

"Espio's behind you but invisable and Vector is behind the big green diamond."

"You mean the Master Emerald?"

"Tut, details, details."

Knuckles rolled his eyes. Charmey had never been the brightest. Espio had revieled himself.

"I've been here longer than Charmey. Having some trouble with Rouge?"

"Well, yes actually. I don't know whether to tell her or not, and if so, how?"

"Well, just spend some time away from the Emerald and use that time to spend with her."

"But what if she isn't interested?"

"If she wasn't interested she wouldn't be visiting you everyday."

"How do you know all this?"

"Well, i'm rather good with the ladies."

Vector burst out laughing.

"Come on Espio, we all know your gay."

Knuckles smirked.

"Who with?"

"No-one, I am the only gay ninja in this world."

"He fancies Shadow." Charmey blurted out.

"What is privacy and secrets to you two?" said a rather angry Espio.

"Don't worry Espio, your secrets safe with me. Speaking of safe. Could you three guard the Master Emerald while I'm away? I need to spend some quality time with a rather special bat."

"Sure, but it will cost you!"

Vector was very sharp when it came to some way of earning money.

"Come on Vector, when have I ever asked you for anything?"

"Ugh, only because you've helped us in past cases."

"Thank you Vector, I shall be on my way then."

Knuckles set off, arms crossed, for Rouge's house.

Rouge got home, closed the door and smiled to herself. She had gone very red. She had butterflies in her stomach. Had Knuckles really said that? Did he like her the way she liked him? Did he feel the same way? So many questions were running through her mind? She shook her head and decided to make herself a cup of tea and read the paper.

"Hmm... Nothing important. No murders or kidnappings, it's only before long something will happen."

She eventually finished and went for a shower. She felt very refreshed and as she was putting on her pyjamas someone knocked on the door. She looked out of the window and saw it was Knuckles. She jumped back and looked at her reflection. She had no make-up on and she was in her pyjamas. She cursed at herself and quickly put on her blue eyeshadow and mascarra. She looked out of the window again and saw Knuckles turning round to leave. She darted downstairs and opened the door.

"Knuckles, wait. I'm in."

Knuckles turned around.

"Oh, good! Erm... you see I came to ask...well I was gonna ask if you want to go cinema."

Rouge looked startled then she smiled.

"Knuckles the Echidna, are you asking me out?"

"Yes Rouge, yes I am."

"Well, I'll save you a bit of money. Why don't we just watch some films round mine? I have popcorn in the kitchen cupboard and some cola in the fridge."

"Okay"

"Come in then."

Knuckles walked up to Rouge's room which was very dark due to the fact she was a bat. He set up the TV and sat on the small double bed waiting for Rouge. She eventually came up and entered with two cans of coke, two large bottles of vodka and a large bowl of popcorn.

"Erm...Rouge? I don't drink."

The truth was he never had and didn't want to get drunk after one.

"Correction, you didn't. Don't worry Knuckles, I got this for my birthday and I've never had a sip before in my life."

"Well, I suppose it won't hurt."

"That a boy" She had a cheeky smile on her face.

She opened the cans of coke and poared them into the bottles of vodka.

"Just for some taste."

"Cheers Rouge,"

She hit play and they started to watch a film he could not believe he had picked.

Twilight.

Half way through the film while Edward was in the forest with Bella, Rouge had turned to face him. He looked at her and she touched her lips against his. The kissed passionatly through-out the rest of the film. She eventually pulled away when the DVD player ejected the DVD. She got up and turned the TV off and drank the rest of her drink. She was unbelievably drunk.

"Rouge, I think you should stop."

"Don't tell me what to do!"

"Rouge!" He was becoming angry.

"What you gonna do about it you IDIOT"

"ROUGE! I'M LOSING MY TEMPER!"

She hit him hard around the face.

"Shut up and go. Stay away from me. I hate you"

She turned her back to him and did not see his fist. It met her face and she fell to the floor with a bleeding lip.

"GET OUT!" She screamed.

"I will, I don't know what I ever saw in you!"

Knuckles ran back to Angel Island: Vector, Espio and Charmey had gone and for the first time in his whole life, Knuckles started to cry.

Rouge heard the door slam and she crawled on to her bed and buried her head into her pillow. After a while she looked up with anger on her face. He wouldn't get away with this.