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Ch.5 Progression

Amy's POV

I looked around at all the peppy cheerleaders tumbling around in the gym. It was my first day of cheerleading practice. Sally had practically threw a fit when she found out I was joining the team.

"Just teach her all the cheers and the halftime routine. She'll only be at the games," John had told her. Sally was still mad though.

I watched all the girls tumbling around. I used to take acrobatics and gymnastics, but quit last year when my mom had got engaged to John. I knew how to do more than what they were doing, but I didn't want to push my luck. A bat walked up to me. She had white fur and was wearing a black sweat outfit. She had light blue eyes and was wearing blue eye-shadow. She also had a short haircut. The outfit was very fitted and showed every curve in her body, which she had more than I could think people could have. She was every boy's dream girl. She smiled and held out her hand to me.

"Hi, I'm Rouge," she said. I shook her hand.

"Amy," I replied.

"The newbie. Can you do a split?"

"Yes."

"A back hand spring?"

"Yes."

"A flip without using a trampoline?"

"Yup."

"Good, you're exactly the girl we need then." She circled me real quick. "You look like the flyer type."

"Flyer?"

"Yes. The flyer is the person at the top of the pyramid. You know, the people who get thrown in the sky."

"Oh."

"You're not afraid of heights are you?"

"No, not at all."

"Good, but first we're going to have to go over a few cheers."

"Gotcha." Rouge smiled and showed me the starting formation

I walked out the gym, every muscle in my body pumped up. I knew cheerleading took a lot, but it didn't faze me as much as I thought it would. I walked outside the building. I saw people getting into their cars and driving away. Most of them had their own cars or rode with their boyfriends or girlfriends or got picked up by their parents. I sat on the ledge and waited for my mom to come. I had told her that practice ended at eight yet she probably wasn't even paying attention. Sally and Sonic walked out the double doors, his arm around her shoulders. He looked around and his eyes landed on me. I looked away. He didn't have to know I was looking at him. I heard footsteps approaching me.

"Amy," Sonic asked. I looked up at him.

"Oh hi, didn't know you had football practice," I replied. I did know, but I just needed a conversation.

"I did. Um, you waiting for a ride?"

"Yea, but I'll probably just have to walk. My mom should have been here already," I said, getting up.

"I could drive you if you want."

"Are you sure because my house is only a mile away?"

"I'm not letting my wife walk a mile in the dark," he teased smiling. I couldn't say no to that smile.

"Fine," I said. He put his hand on my back and walked me to a blue Porsche that was parked in the parking lot. Sally was leaning on the passenger door. She glared at me. "What's she doing here," she asked coldly.

"I'm giving her a ride," Sonic replied. He unlocked the door and opened the backseat door for me. I got in and he shut the door after me. I strapped myself in. Sonic drove me home, silence in the car. Sally was probably angry with me getting a ride from her boyfriend and I didn't know what to think about Sonic. After he told me about Crystal, I didn't know what to think about him anymore. I wanted to ask him all these questions about his life, hoping he would give me some hope into my own, but I couldn't do that to him. We weren't exactly friends. We still quarreled at times, but we were stuck together. We reached my house. I thanked Sonic and got out the car. I walked up to the house and unlocked the door and let myself in. I heard two honks before I went into the house. I turned to see Sonic's car going down the street. He was making sure that I was safe. How sweet.

I walked in and saw my mom and John sitting on the couch. His arm around her as she was crying, a smile pasted on her face. I was wondering what was going on. "Mom," I said, walking into the room. She looked up at me and her smile got bigger.

"Amy, we're going to have another child," she said happily. My whole world came crashing down. No, no. This wasn't happening. All my worst fears were coming true.

"Amy," my mom asked, worried. I shook my head.

"You can't," I managed to choke out.

"Amelia please don't start this."

"You promised dad!"

"Don't-"

"No, go ahead with your life, forget about dad! Like you ever cared about him," I yelled before running upstairs. I slammed the door behind me and fell onto my bed. I looked up at the picture again.

Where's Daddy, Mommy?

He's not with us anymore sweetheart.

Why are you crying Mommy? Where did Daddy go?

A better place.

Who was that guy with the badge?

The police.

The heroes?

Yes.

Why were they here?

Baby, go back to sleep.

Mommy, please tell me.

Your father was in a car accident baby.

Is he okay? Mommy, why are you crying?

No he's not baby.

What?

He's gone.

Where? I thought he was going to Delton for a few days for work.

He was. And you won't understand where.

But I want to know Mommy. Where is the king?

He's dead baby.

No, no. He can't be taken away from me.

Honey stop crying. Things will get better.

I want Daddy back, Mommy.

I know. I want him back too.

I let my tears fall. What was the point in holding everything in? What was the point of holding on? I cried until my head hurt and my throat throbbed. I cried until my body went into unconsciousness.

I walked into the school, feeling moody. I wedged myself between people as they walked by. Two months have passed and I've been feeling myself getting distant. Cream was at her locker, getting her things. We've barely been seeing each other because of the marriage thing. The jobs and activities were taking up most of our free-time. Plus, we both had tests and exams to study for. I looked at her outfit. A yellow miniskirt with yellow leggings, a yellow sparkly long sleeved shirt, and yellow high heel boots. "Cream," I asked when I reached her. She turned and I saw she wasn't wearing her glasses, instead makeup was all over her face.

"Wow, you look nice," I complimented her. She smiled.

"Thanks. Me and Tails need to go out and I think this is the perfect way for him to just come out and ask me."

"Oh, well I hope he gets up the courage to ask."

"He better or I'm gonna have to take it into my own hands. Hey, did you notice I'm wearing contacts?"

"Yes, they're nice."

"Thanks. Oh, guess what I heard a few days ago."

"What you heard?"

"Alright, what I know."

"Go on."

"Sally and Sonic broke up!"

"And this interests me why?"

"The rumor is that he broke up with her because he likes someone else, but the other word is that Sally broke up with him because she got tired of his good boy attitude."

"Does anybody know who broke up with who?"

"No, and neither of them are saying anything so."

"Oh."

"Yea, oh geez, we're late c'mon," she said grabbing my hand and running me down to homeroom. We got there on time, but I looked at Sonic's seat to see Sonic looking blankly at the board. "Hey," I said, sitting down next to him. He looked at me, his eyes annoyed, but then he noticed it was me and they let up.

"Oh, hey Amy," he replied.

"Good game last night. We really gave the other team a run for their money."

"Thanks. That three-pointer was dedicated to you."

"Aw, first a touchdown and now a three-pointer. Can't wait till I'm upgraded to a gold medal."

"Someone's getting confident in their MVP husband."

"That's what trophy wives do, isn't it?"

"I guess." He still looked sad though I was trying to joke with him.

"Do you want to talk about it?"

"No."

"You sure."

"Yes. Wasn't a mistake." Sally heard that and threw her eraser at him.

"So, you broke up with her?"

"Yes, and if you tell anybody I will break your neck."

"Why don't you want anybody to know?"

"Because I'm tired of everyone getting into my personal life. We broke up. What's the difference of who broke up with who?"

"I don't know, but I do know that the ice cream shop is giving out free ice cream today. We can eat our worries out after school, plus it's Friday so no homework."

"Our worries?"

"My mom's having a baby with John."

"Oh. Have you talked to her about it?"

"Maybe we should talk with ice cream. It really gets me emotional and then you can tell me anything you want to tell me."

"Alright, I'll see you after school." The bell rang. We both got up.

"After school then." He smiled at me before walking away. The pit of my stomach felt mushy again, but this time I knew I didn't have to hold it back.

Aww, the next chap's goin to be a date. How cute. Anyway, i gave you a little more backround information about Amy's father and what she remembers of the incident. In the next chap, she'll explain it more, but these little flashbacks were brief. And Sonic... well Sonally had to end. I think she's the wrong type for him. He's much better with Amy. Sonamy forever! PLEASE REVIEW!