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Ch. 7 Moving Too Fast?

Amy's POV

I walked into the kitchen to see my mom and John sitting the table waiting for me. Their eyes went over my outfit. "Amelia, where did you go wearing something like that," my mom asked sternly. She looked angry.

"I went somewhere with a friend," I replied.

"Would you like to elaborate on that?"

"I went to the ice cream parlor on Rellins Road."

"You don't just go to an ice cream parlor in a dress. Who did you go with?"

"Actually, you can. Some people like to dress up to-"

"Amelia, who did you go with?"

"A boy from school."

"Which boy from school," John asked suspiciously.

"Sonic."

"I thought you said he was a meathead," my mom said.

"He's not a meathead, he's really nice."

"Amelia, no boy is really nice if he makes you wear something like that."

"He didn't know I was going to wear this. He just wanted to take me out."

"I thought he had a girlfriend."

"They broke up."

"I thought you didn't like him."

"Before I didn't."

"So that's why you were kissing him. You like him."

"He kissed me."

"But you let him and you responded with honor. You kissed him back."

"Why are you mad over it mom? You wanted me to go on dates and get a boyfriend! Now that I have one, what's the problem?"

"Do you know what that boy's been through?"

"Yes, I do. And I happen to know that he's lost someone important to him, that he's practically a father to his sister; that he has more heart than any boy I have ever met! What is the problem? You told me, he's perfect for me!"

"Watch your tone Amelia! What's the problem is that he's moving too fast for you! Have you ever thought that? First date and he's kissed you already! Does he even know you?"

"Yes mom! Over these past few months we've been together! You just don't trust me! Admit it mom!"

"Amelia, go to your room!"

"Answer the question mom! And answer what makes John better than dad? Why did you date him after he died? Answer that!"

"Amelia, I demand that you go to your room! You are grounded for a month and you're getting coal in your stocking for Christmas!"

"I'm sixteen mom! I know Santa doesn't exist and like I need presents to make me happy! Christmas is my lucky day because today's the twenty fifth and a month will end on December twenty fifth!" I ran up to my room, filled with anger, but no regret. Regret was something I'd always felt when I yelled at my mom, but none came now. My phone buzzed in my pocket. I pulled it out. "Hello," I said.

"Hey Ames," Sonic's voice said. I automatically felt happy.

"Hey Sonic."

"Um, you know the fall festival dance is tomorrow and-"

"I can't go. I'm grounded."

"Oh." He sounded disappointed.

"But the winter wonderland dance is next month and maybe we can go to that," I said.

"Yea that sounds kool," I heard Crystal singing with the TV in the back ground. I giggled. "You hear her huh," he asked.

"Yea, is she dancing too?"

"Yes, it's torture." I giggled some more. I heard him chuckle.

"It's good to hear you laugh after what we shared today," he said, a smile in his voice.

"Well you make me happy."

"I do? Well that's another award dedicated to you." I giggled, but stopped.

"Sonic, do you think we're moving too fast?"

"I don't think so. Do you?"

"I don't know. A little."

"You could've said no to the kiss, I would've stopped."

"I know, but I just feel like we're entering a relationship so soon."

"Amy, I just got out of a relationship. I don't think I'll be entering another one any time soon."

"Then why did you kiss me? Am I just some game to you?"

"No Amy you're not."

"Then why? Why are you suddenly into me when before you didn't give me the light of day?"

"I did give you the light of day."

"For the project sure you did."

"Why are you being like this?"

"I'm wondering the same thing about you."

"You wanna know why I didn't give you the time of day? It's because you're manipulative and controlling."

"And Sally wasn't? She was all over you twenty four seven. While me, I ask you a few questions and suddenly I'm the bad guy."

"I never said Sally wasn't and it's true. Most of our fights about the project started with you trying to control everything. Now you finally want my opinion and yet you try to twist it around."

"I'm not twisting anything around. You just can't take the truth through your empty head."

"So now I'm empty headed?"

"Yes you are."

"Thank you for insulting me."

"You're welcome meathead." Beep.

"Hello. Sonic," I said into the phone. He hung up on me. The nerve of him. I sat down on the bed and my phone rang again. "Hello," I said angrily into the phone.

"Hey Amy, how was the date with Sonic," Cream asked. I calmed down. I couldn't take my anger out on my best friend.

"It was awesome, but we just had a fight over the phone."

"Amy, I'm sorry."

"It's okay. So, did Tails ask you out?"

"Yea, but I never knew how shy he was. He was blushing through the whole date. He asked me to the Fall Festival dance and we're going together. Are you and Sonic going?"

"No, I'm grounded. Actually, after our fight, I don't think we'll be going to the Winter Wonderland dance either."

"Don't worry Amy; you guys will work things out. I've got to go. Studying is next on my to do list. I'll see you on Monday."

"Okay, bye." I hung up. We would work things out or so I hoped.

I walked into the half empty building, pulling my jacket closer to my body. I walked to my locker and saw Cream was already at hers. She was wearing a long orange sweater with jeans and boots. I was wearing something similar except with a red sweater. We agreed to leave both of our hairs out, though mine seemed even more lifeless than before. I walked up to her. "Hey Cream," I said. She smiled and hugged me. "Hey, have you talked to Sonic yet," she asked after she pulled away.

"No, why?"

"Tails said he's really depressed. He doesn't know if it's something going on at home or with you and him."

"I don't know. I mean I feel kind of lost without him."

"Talk to him." She turned to see Sonic and Tails walking up the hallway. She looked back at me. "Now please." They reached us, but Sonic ignored me and went straight to his locker. Tails wrapped his arms around Cream and landed a kiss on her lips. She didn't tell me about that. She shot me a look before walking Tails around the corner. I sighed and looked at Sonic. He was putting stuff away or maybe just trying to look busy. "Hey," I said. He glanced at me. "I'm sorry, but the truth just went right through my empty head," he said.

"Sonic, please don't be difficult."

"I'm not being difficult. Just stating what you seem to think."

"I don't think that. I was mad, that's all."

"Whatever."

"No, not whatever. Look, you weren't the cause of my anger. My mom was aggravating me and I let her actions bring my frustrations to you. And I'm sorry for that." He looked at me finally.

"What did you mean when you asked me if you were a game to me? What were you expecting me to say?"

"I meant if you were just acting like you cared for fun. If you just had no other girl to go to so you just chose me. And truthfully I was expecting to say yes."

"Why Amy?"

"Because no guy in my entire life has ever liked me. You're the most popular boy in school and you like me. You kissed me. I was just starting to wonder what was behind that. Was it a joke or was it a sign that you really do care about me?"

"Amy, I don't joke. Not with my feelings. Is it really a crime to care about you?" I shrugged.

"To any other guy it is."

"Well I'm not any other guy."

"I know." I looked down. "Do you care about me?" Sonic took my chin in his hand and made me look up at him. Right into his eyes.

"Amy, I've cared about you ever since that day you squirted hand sanitizer at me." He smiled, but then got serious again. "And I'm going to care about you until I find a reason not to."

"Really?"

"Yes really." I leaned toward him and he leaned toward me. Our lips almost met when someone cleared their throat. We both looked up to see John standing there, his arms crossed.

"Mr. Hedgehog isn't class starting soon," he said. He really is not going to ruin my sweet moment."

"Um yea, I think so," Sonic replied.

"Then hop to it."

"Yes sir," he said. He closed his locker. I grabbed his hand and started to walk off with him.

"Ms. Rose, stay," John said. Sonic released my hand and kept going. Such a goody goody. I turned to face John.

"Thanks for ruining my moment," I said.

"Just looking out for you is all," he replied.

"Sonic's not going to hurt me. He just said he cares about me. Why can't I be with him?"

"Just listen to me and your mother."

"My mother's insane and I'm slowly starting to believe that you are too." I walked away with those words being said. I had to get to class anyway.

I waited for Sonic near the doorway of the classroom. "Hey, do you wanna get outta here," I asked when he reached me.

"Sure, I know the perfect place," he said grabbing my hand and leading me down the hall. We went through this secret stairway and up to the rooftop of the school. Small trees were up here and the sky was clear though it was cold. "You like it," Sonic asked, coming up behind me, wrapping his arms around my waist.

"I love it," I said. He leaned down and kissed the side of my neck once before spinning me around and kissing me. I kissed him back, learning from him. I pulled away. "Did that make up for the kiss Fallows messed up," I asked, smiling. Sonic smiled back and nodded. "And this one is just because," he said, before kissing me again. My hands left his shoulders and wrapped themselves around his neck. I didn't know if we were moving too fast or not, but I thought we were moving at the right pace.

I'm starting to wonder if i made Sonic the right way in this story. Should he have been more bad boyish? Or not? Where'd that come from? I don't know. Anyway, the subplot on Sonic's family is going to start being unveiled and Amy's family subplot is kind of scattered right now. Sorry about that. Anyway, there's more to come. I really don't think this story is ending anytime soon. Just think, they're still in the beginning of junior year and then we have to go through senior. Maybe i'll make a sequel. Should i? Tell me when you REVIEW! PLEASE do. You guys inspire the story.