Rouge's POV
I was still asleep when a sweet smell wafted into my room and made its way toward my nostrils. I inhaled the smell and was allured almost instantly, so I opened my eyes and walked over to the source of the smell. I walked into the kitchen and saw Sonic cooking breakfast. "Hey, Sonic. Making some food," I asked. "I sure am. You need a good meal to start the day, after all," Sonic replied. "That's true," I said before taking a seat at the table. Sonic then set a plate of pancakes in front of me before he took a seat at the table himself with his own breakfast. As soon as we were done, a knock at the door was heard. "Shouldn't we get that," I asked. "Nah, it's probably just the mail," Sonic replied. "It's not the mail. It's Rocket," a voice said. "Come in. It's open," Sonic said. Rocket came in and took a seat at the table. "What's going on," Sonic asked. "I'm just here to deliver a message. It's from Blaze," Rocket said. "What'd she want you to tell me," Sonic asked. "Just that she's sorry about cheating on you. She was hoping you and her would have some dinner tonight," Rocket replied. "Sounds good. Tell her I'll take her up on her offer," Sonic said. "Will do," Rocket said before leaving.
Rocket's POV
I was walking back over to Blaze's home to tell her Sonic would love to have dinner with her. I knocked on the door and waited for a response. "It's open," Blaze said. I walked in and saw Blaze brushing her fur. "What did Sonic say," Blaze asked as she put down her brush. "That he takes you on your offer," I replied. "Thank you. Dismissed," Blaze said. "Of course," I said before leaving.
Blaze's POV
I waited until Rocket was out of earshot before I picked up the phone next to me. "I hope Sonic and Rocket will forgive me for this," I said to myself before dialing a number. "It's all set. Sonic will be distracted tonight while you take care of business," I said. "Excellent. Rouge will be mine again whether she likes it or not," the voice on the other line said. "I hope I have served you well," I said. "You have. I thank you for a job well done," the voice said before hanging up. "Oh, why did I get involved in this," I asked myself before remembering what happened after Rouge left. (flashback begins) "I won't help you, Shadow," I said after learning his plan to win back Rouge involved me. "You are going to help me and that's the end of it," Shadow replied. "Why should I help you," I asked. "Because I'll tell Faker about our little encounter if you don't," he replied. "You wouldn't," I said with a shocked tone of voice. "I would, I can, and I will unless you help me," Shadow replied. "Okay," I surrendered. (flashback ends) A single tear rolled down my face as I recalled the blackmail. "I hope you can forgive me the most, Rocket. I used you like Shadow used me," I said tearfully.