Hey all! Revised and updated all chapters before this one. If I missed anything let me know.

-Skittles the Hedgie-

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When a rose buds

Chapter 7

Amy's POV

Four months, first ultrasound, and five long months to go. I'm finally starting to manage some of the symptoms, but I'm still pretty miserable. Yet, that's where friends come in they just make it a lot easier.

The annoying buzz of my alarm clock tell me today's the day I see a small glimpse of what's to be. I push off the comforter reluctantly, and my sore feet eventually reach the floor. The steam from the (to other people) scalding hot water greets my face leaving a thin layer of mist in its wake, I step in. I may not act like it but I can't wait to see if my baby's healthy. The water streams down my stomach to the softball sized lump reaching from my stomach seeing this always makes me cry. I can just picture it now a little purple haired boy/girl running through the yard of a beautiful home with an older version of myself and Sonic watching from the porch steps. Well a few things might need to be tweaked, but a girl can dream can't she?

I dry my matted hair as much as I can before exiting the bathroom. I open my closet and eventually find what I'm looking for; a white spaghetti strapped tank-top, light denim jeans, and a thick black hoodie. I grab the hair brush off my vanity and brush through the knotted mess I call hair. Once it's impeccably straight I grab my black boots, and exit my home.

The commute to the hospital is quick; I pull into the parking lot and spot Sonic's green Mustang. I stay in my truck as long as I can to absorb all the heat possible, then I pull up my hood and step out into the unforgiving wind.

I'm soon greeted by the warmth of the hospital. I look to my right and find Sonic obliviously asleep in his chair. Evidently being ten minutes late is enough to put a hyperactive eighteen year-old to sleep. I nudge his arm and his lazy sleep filled eyes lock on mine. Not a morning person I guess. He sits up from his slumped position and stretches.

"Hey Ames" A tired smile appeared on his gorgeous face. I blush. He'd been sick recently and neglected to shave, so blue stubble cover most of his cheeks.

"Hi Sonic, not a morning person huh?" He laughs.

"No I guess not" I can feel a small smile creep onto my face. Sonic always seems to bring out the best in me.

I feel eyes boring into the back of my head. Out of the corner of my eye I see a young couple probably in their early twenty's glaring at me. I turn fully around so that I can get a good look at the pair. The man had dark raven hair, brown eyes, and pale white skin. The woman strawberry blonde hair, dark blue eyes, and light tan skin. What's their problem I don't know them from Adam?

Suddenly a nurse comes through the door clipboard in hand. She had short light brown hair, hazel eyes, and bronze skin.

"Amy Rose" I stand and walk behind her with Sonic in hot pursuit.

Eventually we make it to a dark room with an Ultrasound machine in the corner, a small bed, mint green walls, and the smell of disinfectant. Sonic sits in the small plastic chair next to the bed.

"The doctor will be in soon" She exits the room leaving the Sonic and I alone.

I look to him, he smiles, but I can still tell he's anxious.

"Sonic, calm down" He shuffles his feet and stares at the floor.

"I know I should, but to think about becoming a dad this young it's still freaking me out" He laughs shakily.

The door opens to reveal a happy looking Dr. Peterson.

"Good morning Amy" I nod as he walks over to the machine. It lights up, and he pulls out the device that makes it all happen.

"You need to take off your hoodie okay?"

I have a short struggle with the always too small neck hole of the garment. Eventually it comes off, Sonic snickers beside me as I smooth out my fizzy hair.

The doctor makes the motion for me to lie back, and he lifts my tank-top to my bust. The gel is extremely cold I feel chills running up and down my spine. Dr. Peterson laughs and I look to the screen. A small spine is seen and a little heartbeat is heard. My baby. Hot tears start to stream down my cheeks and I look to sonic. His eyes are wide but the smile on his face only grew wider.

"The baby looks very healthy Amy"

"Can you tell what it is yet?" I look to his face and to the screen again.

"No, not yet but in a few months we'll see alright"

"Okay thank you Doc." He smiles and turns to walk out then stops.

"Before I forget don't leave the hospital just yet we're printing out a picture of your Ultrasound" He pauses for a breath "Kelsey will get it to you as soon as it prints."

I put my hoodie back on and dry my eyes with the sleeve. A nearby mirror shows me; face and eyes red with the biggest smile I've ever made in my life.

"Amy? You okay?" Sonic wraps me in a warm hug. I return the embrace not wanting it to end.

"Yeah, I'm fine" We part.

We make it back to the lobby and reclaim our seats. I'm a curious person, so I had to know how he got away from Sally this long.

"So, what did you tell her?" He looks confused at first, but catches on quickly.

"Oh, I told her I was goin' to Tails'" This worried me Sonic's not the type of person who thinks before he acts.

"What if she calls?"

"Tails told me he'd cover for me" He winks and I breathe a sigh of relief.

The same nurse (Kelsey) as before came out from behind the door carrying a small manila envelop in her left hand.

"Here" She says as she shoves it into my chest. What's up with people today? First, that couple, now her. I look at Sonic he just shrugs as we watch her walk off.

I pull open the flap and pull out the black white picture. I feel Sonic look over my shoulder.

"Here" I carefully put the picture back into the envelop and wave it in his direction "I want you to have it."

"Really? Are you sure?" I wave it in his direction again. He hesitates but finally wraps one of his large hands around it.

"Thanks for coming Sonic, but I need to get going or I'll be late for work" I wave and walk away.

The interior of my truck is freezing and the leather seats are pretty much ice. I idle for a minute or so to let it warm up. My rearview mirror shows Sonic in his car waving good-bye and soon he disappears. I do the same ugh I hate working on Saturdays…

Meanwhile in an unknown location…

????-POV

Well, well looks like Sonic got some pink haired slut pregnant. Wait till Sally finds out.

This should be good…

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Well here's chapter 7. So who could it be? Sorry that won't be revealed till later, and if it's obvious sorry I'm not good with secrecy…

R&R and No flames plz

Peace :)