All Charactrs belong to Sega except Crystal, Dante and Ray.

Ch.3 Frienemies

"Amy did you bring your clothes," Crystal asked. I looked at her.

"Yea, my bag is by the door," I replied. I went back to concentrating on how to get free from Sonic's grip.

"Why does she need clothes and why does she have a bag," he asked, squeezing my arms harder.

"None of your business," I said. He picked my arms up a little, lifting my shoulders before slamming them back down. "Ow," I said.

"She's sleeping over," Crystal said. I got one of my arms free, but he grabbed my wrist and pinned it down.

"Don't you have your own house," he asked me.

"Don't you live in a dumpster," I said. He rolled his eyes.

"No. Why are you always over here?" I didn't answer. I bit my lip and freed my arms. I turned over quickly. He wrapped his arms around my stomach. "I'm waiting," he whispered in my ear.

"Because I don't have anyone to fight with at home," I said. He pushed my head into the carpet.

"Amy, I know you're lying."

"How?"

"Because your voice gets low."

"So you memorize my voice? Wow how stalkerish." Crystal giggled. One of Sonic's hands hit my stomach before he finally got off me. I turned over to look at him. He was sitting across from me, his long legs stretched out, leaning on his hands.

"I don't memorize your voice. I've had to hear it since I was six," he said. I sat criss-cross.

"So? I've had to hear your voice since I was five and it's changed a lot."

"'Cause I'm a guy. Voice gets deeper as I go through puberty."

"You're going through puberty? OMG, when did this happen?"

"When I turned fourteen."

"Are you sure? 'Cause your voice is still so squeaky."

"Are you sure you went through puberty?" His eyes showed mockery, so did his grin. I looked down and looked back up.

"Yea, I wouldn't be a C cup if I didn't." Sonic's cheeks turned pink a little. Crystal started laughing. I giggled myself. Sonic shook his head.

"Whoa, little too much information there Rosy."

"Oh I'm sorry, is that all you can take about a girl's metabolism?"

"Shutup Amy."

"Make me." He got up and bent over me. He picked me up and threw me over his shoulder. I punched on his back. "Sonic put me down," I said. He ignored me.

"Crystal, do you want me to dispose this in your room," he asked her.

"Okay, but don't hurt her. Amy I'll be up in a few just gotta call Dante and tell him goodnight," she replied.

"Okay," I said. Sonic started walking. I made no effort to talk to him and he did the same. Sometimes silence was the one peaceful thing about us. Sonic dropped me onto Crystal's bed. I sat up.

"You're a jerk," I said. He smiled, leaning against one of Crystal's dressers.

"I know," he replied. I looked down.

"So, who's this girl you're taking to the carnival next week."

"That smart chick Serena."

"The one who tutored you?"

"Yea turns out: she thinks I'm funny and hot."

"What a surprise."

"Isn't it. I mean, I never expected her to like me. I'm not her type."

"Definitely not. She's quiet and sweet and you're loud and well not bad, just busy."

"Busy?"

"As in you're not bad, but you're not innocent either."

"Oh so you tryin' to play your best guy friend like that."

"We aren't friends."

"No, but we've known each other for a long time so I'm the one guy, who's not related to you, who knows you best."

"I guess you do."

"So, you and Ray?"

"Well we're not going out, technically. We just went on one date. I mean he's nice and every-"

"I don't think you guys have spark." I looked up at him. His eyes looked serious, but I saw something else in them, but what?

"Maybe. Um we're going to the carnival together. It's gonna be a group date or a date night." I forced a laugh. He nodded, looking away.

"You like him?"

"Um…that was kind of unexpected."

"Answer the question before I come over and drop you." I smiled.

"Come do it then." He smiled as he looked back over at me. He came over to me. I backed up, but he still grabbed me. I tried to get him to let go, but his grip was too strong. He got irritated and pushed me down. He smiled teasingly as he looked down at me. I noticed our faces were only a few inches away from each other. I smirked as I tried to push him away. He grabbed my hands and pinned them to my sides. He was so close; I could practically smell the soft scent of his cologne. His smile faded away as he bent his face closer to mine. I pursed my lips a little. "Didn't I tell you not to hurt her," I heard Crystal say. We both looked up to see her standing in the doorway. I pushed Sonic to the floor.

"I think you meant to tell me not to hurt him," I said getting up. Sonic sent me a glare as he got up.

"You're gonna pay for that," he said, coming toward me. His eyes were playful.

"What are you gonna do," I challenged. Crystal shook her head.

"Haven't you guys fought enough for a day," she said.

"No," Sonic said. I smiled.

"For once, I agree with you Sonic," I said. Crystal rolled her eyes. She came into the room and pushed Sonic out.

"It's girl's night Sonic and though you fit the category: you weren't invited," she said.

"Whatever. Night thing one," he said. He looked over her head at me. He smiled.

"I want my fair one tomorrow," he said to me. I smiled and put up my fists. He grinned at me before walking away. Crystal shut the door and turned to me, one eyebrow up.

"Don't look at me like that," I said, sitting on her bed. She sat down across from me.

"Amy, I won't tell anybody if you like him," she replied.

"I don't like him."

"Then how come it looked like you guys were gonna kiss when I came in?"

"You're eyes are playing tricks on you. Sonic and I aren't compatible. Besides he likes Serena."

"Serena? He doesn't like her."

"He doesn't?"

"No. He likes the chase, Amy. You should know that by now."

"So, he's playing her?"

"Not really since he's not dating anyone else. Plus I think Sonic didn't want to hurt her feelings."

"But, she's kind of popular. Plus she's pretty and captain of the cheerleading team."

"I know, right up Sonic's alley. But I think Sonic likes someone else."

"Really? Who?"

"You're nervous."

"No I'm not, I'm just curious."

"Well I have a clue but I'm not getting slapped."

"Sonic doesn't like me."

"You keep saying that, but what if he does?"

"He doesn't. He hates me, I hate him, but we're kinda friends. We're frienemies."

"Fine, I'll leave it that way…for now anyway."

I waited for Ray to come back with the cotton candy. This carnival date has been so great. Who knew Ray was such a romantic? I looked over and saw Sonic and Serena playing a bean bag toss game, his arms around her, showing her how to play. She kept blushing, her blue eyes sparkling and her smile flirty. I saw Sonic look my way so I quickly looked away. I hoped he didn't see me staring at him. After about an hour, Ray still hadn't come back. I sighed and got up. I started toward the scrambler and saw Sonic sitting on a bench by himself, looking empty or shocked. I walked up to him. "Hey Sonic where's Serena," I asked. He looked up.

"She wasn't feeling good and went home," he said. His voice sounded a little different.

"Did you hear anything about Ray?"

"Um yea, he kissed her."

"Oh o- Wait what?"

"You heard me. They were kissing right behind the funhouse."

"You're lying. Please say you're lying."

"I was lying about Serena being sick. I really think that they went off somewhere." I sighed and started to walk away. "Hey," Sonic said, getting up and grabbing my arm. I turned to look at him.

"I'm going home Sonic. Tell Crystal to call me later." I turned but he still didn't let go of my arm.

"Let me drive you home, I mean I can't let some other guys start beating up my punching bag," he said. I turned and almost smiled.

"Thanks, but I think walking will suit me a little better. It'll give me time to think."

"Then let me walk you."

"Why?"

"Because it's dark outside, you're wearing a mini dress and I don't want you getting into any danger."

"Really?"

"We're frienemies remember?"

"You heard me say that?"

"Spying."

"With what?"

"Not telling you. Now am I gonna walk you home or what?"

"Chicken butt." He smiled.

"C'mon, let's drive it'll get you home faster." He led me back to his car and drove me home in silence.

"Don't think I'm being nice to you now, thing two," he said when we reached my house.

"And don't think I'll go easy on you next time just 'cause you drove me home." He smiled.

"Get outta here Amy." I smiled and got out. I walked up to the dark house. No one was home- as usual. I unlocked the door and let myself in. I went to bed early that night.

I went up the porch steps. I knocked on the front door. I waited for a few minutes before Sonic opened the door, earphones in his ears. "Thing two, sorry but thing one isn't here right now," he said.

"Okay, well can you give her the project paper for biology she asked me to copy," I said handing him the slip of paper.

"Sure."

"Kay thanks." I turned and walked down the front steps.

"Amy," he said. I turned back around.

"Yes trash rat," I said. He grinned, but it dimmed.

"Uh is anyone at your place?"

"When is there anybody?"

'They're not back yet?"

"I don't think they're coming back."

"Oh, well maybe you can stay here for a little while."

"With you?"

"I don't see anything wrong with that."

"Alone?"

"Yea, lucky you." I rolled my eyes.

"Whateva. I'll stay for a few though."

"Good cuz I still need my fair one." I snorted.

"Like you're gonna win."

"Get in this house so I can beat your butt." I smiled. I walked back up the steps and walked past Sonic, pushing him in the process. He grinned and shut the door behind me. I felt arms grab me from around the back. He picked me up and took me the living room. He dropped me on the carpeted floor. I turned over and sat up. He lounged on the couch. I got up and took the remote before he could grab it. He smiled and grabbed my arm, pulling me back. He pushed me onto the couch. I curled up into a ball, blocking the remote. His arm kept rubbing against mine as he kept trying to get the remote. I looked over at him and uncurled myself. I turned the T.V. on myself. The news was on. My parents' pictures on the screen. The heading said that they were found dead just a couple of hours ago. I froze completely. Sonic's jaw clenched, his mouth turning into a line. He looked down, closing his eyes. "Sorry Amy," he said. I shook my head, tears filling my eyes. "They can't be dead, they promised they would come back," I said. He looked up at me.

"Amy, they're-"

"But they promised." A tear fell out my eye. Sonic hugged me, crushing my head into his chest. I cried, not caring about the relationship me and Sonic had. He was comforting me. That was the one thing I could never get at home if I had found out there. I cried until my head hurted, my throat dried up, and my eyes couldn't supply anymore water to let out. As I calmed down, I noticed Sonic had been patient as I cried. He was never patient. Not ever. I looked up at him. His light green eyes were looking down at me with things I never saw him look at me with before. Compassion, trust, love. He never gave any of those things off to me, but now it seemed he was. I wiggled out his arms and moved away, knowing I had gotten on his nerves enough.

"Why are you moving," he asked. I shrugged.

"I don't know, maybe cuz I'm scared you'll beat my butt," I replied, trying to smile. He smiled; a warm smile this time, not one of his devious ones.

"You want some water? I know your throat hurts."

"How?"

"I've had to comfort Crystal at times like this, plus I live with three women including you, I have to know these things," he said before getting up. I smiled to myself. Sonic came back with two cups of water her handed me one. I thanked him and drank the whole thing in one drink, not realizing how thirsty I was. I noticed Sonic didn't drink his. He handed his out to me. I nodded and reached for it, but he flung the water at me. I gasped.

"Sonic," I exclaimed. He laughed.

"What? Thought you needed to wash your sadness." He laughed some more. I smiled at his dumbness.

"You're so corny," I said before hitting him. He smiled and hit me back. I pushed his shoulders down and sat on his stomach. He laughed under my weight. He rolled over, making us fall to the floor. I tried to sit up quickly, but he grabbed my arms and pinned them down too fast. "You're a jerk," I said, laughing.

"The jerk that made you feel better," he replied smiling. I smiled back before kicking him in the stomach. He released me. I sat up and grabbed his arms, taking my turn to beat his butt.

Little drama, but just to keep things interesting. So i kno i'm updating this alot but it's only cuz i need to catch it up with the oher stories. Anyway...PLEASE REVIEW!