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Ch. 6 Finding Out the Hard Way

I walked into the house after Sonic had opened the door for me. I smiled at him and he smiled back. Crystal was waiting in the kitchen for us. "How was the date," she asked happily.

"Boring, your brother does not know how to be romantic," I joked shooting Sonic a smile. He smiled back. He pushed me up against the counter.

"What was that," he asked playfully.

"Abusive," I joked. He laughed. Crystal shook her head with a smile on her face.

"Okay lovebirds, I'll leave you two to flirt. Amy, you know I want all the deets when you get upstairs," she said. She left the room. I pushed Sonic away from me. He came closer again. "Sonic," I said, trying to push his shoulders back.

"Just cause we kissed doesn't mean I can't beat you up," he whispered in my ear. I blushed.

"What do you mean you can't beat me up? I think you meant I can't beat you up."

"Amy, please, we've fought a bunch of times and I've won most of them."

"Actually it's a tie." He smiled and tried to kiss me. I ran away, laughing. He ran after me. I ran upstairs into his room. He grabbed me around my waist. He pushed me onto the wall and kissed me. I kissed him back. I didn't want to pull away from his full lips and he didn't want to pull away mine. When my lips started to hurt, I pulled away from the kiss.

"Tired," he asked. I nodded.

"I'll see you in the morning," I said, kissing his cheek.

"Night thing two," he said before pecking me on the lips and letting me go. I went to Crystal's room. She was on her bed, bouncing from anticipation. She smiled when she saw me.

"Amy, tell me everything that happened," she said. I laughed and shut the door behind me before I started telling my best friend about my date.

I opened my eyes and yawned. I turned over in my bed. I didn't see Crystal in her bed. I was confused. It was Sunday. She always slept in on Sundays. I crept downstairs and heard small angry whispers. I walked into the kitchen and saw Crystal and Sonic. I smiled at them. "Morning," I said. Crystal shot a glare at Sonic before smiling at me.

"Good morning my dear best friend who I would never lie to or keep anything from," she said giving me hug.

"Um good morning to you too," I said. That hi sounded a little strange to me. Sonic pushed Crystal away from me and gathered me up into his own arms. I blushed at Sonic actually wanting to hug me so quickly.

"Morning beautiful," he said, kissing my cheek. I smiled.

"Morning trash rat," I said. He laughed. He kissed me. I was flattered, but something didn't feel right. The kiss seemed too 'in your face'. I pulled away, not wanting Crystal to feel too uncomfortable. If my best friend was kissing my brother, I would feel a little awkward too. I looked at Crystal who was glaring at Sonic. I turned toward her. Sonic kept his arms around me as if he was trapping me.

"So are we still gonna have bestie day today," I asked Crystal. She smiled at me.

"Of course," she exclaimed.

"What's bestie day," Sonic asked.

"It's a day where me and Crystal hang out together and talk," I said.

"Don't you guys do that every day," he asked.

"It's a celebration of our friendship Sonic," Crystal said. She seemed kind of pained to say his name.

"What do you guys talk about?"

"Life, our friendship, boyfriends, secrets," she said. I wiggled out Sonic's arms.

"C'mon Chris, let's get dressed so we can go," I said grabbing Crystal's arm.

"Where are you guys going," Sonic asked.

"Overprotective suddenly Sonic," Crystal said, narrowing her eyes. He glared at her.

"Is it a crime to make sure my girlfriend doesn't get into any trouble?"

"For you yes. Since Amy lets you roam freely, you should do the same to her."

"I am. Just asking. Defensive suddenly Crystal."

"Just trying not to cheat my best friend any laws she already has." Sonic narrowed his eyes and growled under his breath.

"Guys, let's have a little peace in the family here," I said, coming between them. Sonic looked at me and his look softened. Crystal grabbed my arm and dragged me out the room before Sonic could say something. We got dressed in our identical outfits and went out to the pizza parlor. We sat down at an empty booth.

"Amy, there's something you need to know about Sonic," Crystal said sadly.

"But first why did you start a fight with Sonic," I asked.

"Because he's a jerk."

"No he's not, he's really sweet."

"No Amy, he's not."

"Crystal, we've been dating for a month, I think I'm sure he's a good guy."

"Sorry Amy, but he's not a good guy, he's the complete opposite."

"What are you talking about Chris?" She took out her phone and fiddled with it.

"I took these pictures throughout the month. The last one was taken yesterday," she said, handing me the phone. My jaw dropped. Sonic was kissing a girl. I flipped to the next picture- another girl he was kissing. I kept flicking through the pictures. They were all different girls he was kissing. The last one, he was kissing Serena. I felt my world start tumbling down. Sonic cheated on me multiple times. Crystal slid into my booth and leaned my head on her shoulder.

"I know I should've told you sooner, but I threatened him to stop and it only got worse," she said.

"It's okay Crystal. The main thing is that you told me."

"I know that's my brother, but you're like my sister and I have your back a lot more than his."

"Thanks Crystal."

"Anytime Amy. C'mon, I'm gonna let you get your anger out." I picked up my head.

"What do you mean?"

"Do you want to hit Sonic with something or not?"

"Okay."

I walked into the house and spotted Sonic on his laptop in the kitchen. I walked up to him, forcing a smile. He looked up.

"Hey babe, you're back awfully early," he said.

"Yea I know, me and Crystal had to postpone. We thought today would be perfect to spend with our boyfriends," I replied. He smiled and stood up.

"Well I'm happy to be spending time with you." He walked up to me. I smiled wider before slapping him right across the face.

"Camera phones are real useful these days huh," I asked, angry. He looked at me, anger in his eyes.

"Amy you-"

"I don't understand? I don't since I didn't go off and kiss a whole bunch of guys!"

"Amy lis-"

"Why Sonic! I've been nothing but faithful to you and this is what I get! I was actually starting to fall in love with you!"

"Ames-"

"Don't call me that!"

"Fine then what do I call you? Amy, thing two, Amelia- what's up with you? Those girls were just asking me to practice with them for the Romeo and Juliet play."

"Oh Sonic, I understand now."

"Really?" I slapped him again.

"Sure I got cheated on and the excuse is a dumb play," I said. "And to think I actually believed in you," I said tears falling down my cheeks.

"Amy," he said reaching out toward me. I back away.

"No, just leave me alone," I yelled before running upstairs. I heard footsteps behind me, but I didn't look back. I ran up to my room and slammed the door in his face. I looked over at Crystal. She patted the space on the bed next to her. I sat next to her. She hugged me and let my cry on her shoulder. That's what friends are for.

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