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Ch.8 Mind Games

I pulled away quickly and got away from him. Sonic sat up, looking confused. "What's wrong," he asked. I shook my head.

"We're not together Sonic. We can't go around kissing each other," I said. He got up and took my hands in his.

"What do you want to do about us then?"

"We're frienemies. We don't have feelings for each other."

"We don't or we're not supposed to?"

"Both."

"Amy, is this really how you want it?"

"Just until I can trust you again. By then, you'll probably have someone new anyway."

"You want me to move on?"

"We're going to back to how it used to be. You flirt with girls and me let Crystal set me up on blind dates again. We can pretend we didn't date at all."

"But it did happen."

"I know." I took my hands away and walked away. I walked back to Crystal's room. My phone was ringing. "Hello," I answered.

"Hey Amy, um I'll be at your house in a few," the voice on the other end said.

"Rebecca?"

"Yea, where are you? The lights are all off."

"I'm at my friend's house. I'm on my way right now." I got my suitcase filled with unpacked clothes and went downstairs. I looked back to see Sonic had followed me downstairs. I raised my eyebrows at him and put my hands on my hips, pretending to have an attitude. I really wanted to kiss him. He smirked and put a hand behind his neck.

"Need a ride home? I eavesdropped and I'm not ashamed," he said, his hand dropping. I smiled.

"Sure." He grinned and pushed past me. I shoved his shoulder as he passed. He looked back and walked backwards to me. He pushed me up against the wall and threw small playful punches to my stomach. I giggled and tried to push him away. His grin grew wider. "Get off," I said, still giggling.

"Make me," he said, raising an eyebrow. I kneed him in the stomach lightly. He stopped, holding his stomach and breathing heavy, exaggerating. I laughed and walked to the door. He smiled after me and followed, taking his keys out his pocket. We drove to my house in silence, only the hits of R&B filling the car. My house had lights on and I saw my older cousin's minivan in the driveway. I turned to Sonic. "Thanks for the ride," I said. I punched his arm before opening the door.

"See ya later Ames," he whispered. I turned at the nickname. He never called me that. He smiled at me and kissed me on the cheek. I blushed badly. He pulled away and ruffled my hair. I stared at him in shock. He kept smiling. "What did I say about kissing each other," I asked. He shrugged and his cocky grin took place.

"Did I look like I was listening?"

"You should've been."

"Well you're just too annoying to be understood."

"Are you playing mind games with me?"

"Maybe, maybe not." How did that make sense?

"Bye Sonic," I said. He grabbed the side of my neck gently and pulled me closer. His lips pressed against mine. What was going on! I was too shocked and happy to pull away. I closed my eyes and kissed him back. His other arm wound around my waist as my hands locked themselves around his neck. His lips molded mine, biting me a few times playfully. I smiled against some of his kisses. Our kisses started to get deeper when we heard a knock on the passenger window. We jumped away from each other, looking out the window. A cranberry hedgehog with a bob cut styled quills, blue eyes, and a piercing all the way up her ears waved gleefully at us. I blushed. I opened the door and got out the car, grabbing my suitcase. "Hey Amy, Sonic," Rebecca said, smiling.

"Hey Becca," I said. Sonic smiled wider, he loved sarcastic games.

"Hey Princess Goth," he replied. Becca's smile dropped.

"Listen Hedgehog, you may be dating Amy but-"

"We're not dating," Sonic and I said in unison. Becca's eyes lost their clue.

"Then why were you guys making out," she asked, getting a little angry.

"Well, we were dating but we broke up today and-"

"She kissed me first, she's a beast truly," Sonic interrupted me. I narrowed my eyes at him.

"You kissed me," I said.

"No I didn't thing two."

"Ha-ha stop lying trash rat."

"Make me." I made a move toward him but Becca stopped me.

"C'mon Amy, you need to get some rest," she said to me. I flipped Sonic off. Rebecca raised her eyebrows but I knew she didn't care. Sonic smirked. "See ya later babe," he mouthed to me. I rolled my eyes. I walked into the house.

"I knew you and Sonic were made for each other," Becca said. I turned to her.

"No we're not, we broke up."

"But that doesn't mean you guys won't get back together."

"We broke up cuz he cheated on me, Becca."

"He probably didn't-"

"So he says. I want to believe him but…"

"He loves you, don't be afraid of him." She smiled.

"How do you know he loves me?"

"I just know." I looked down. "Amy, just trust your heart with him."

"If I can."

X

I tried to concentrate on my algebra final again when another ball of paper hit the back of my head. I snuck a glance up at my algebra teacher to see he was out the classroom. The whole class started talking. I looked behind me at Sonic. "What," I asked. He smiled.

"Hey babe," he said. I rolled my eyes as I turned back around. "Babe?"

"My name is Amy."

"Amy, what did you get for number twenty?"

"X equals Sonic's an idiot."

"Shutup."

"You asked for my answer."

"I was serious. Tryin to pass tenth grade here."

"That's your problem not mine."

"You're so cute when you're mad." I blushed.

"I'm not mad and stop callin me cute."

"I'm sorry, beautiful then." My blush grew a deeper color.

"Shutup Sonic."

"Red on your cheeks is a really nice color, brings out your eyes."

"You can't even see my eyes."

"In my thoughts I can." The bell rang. I got up quickly and tried to walk out the door. To get away from Sonic. He'd been bugging me all day. Not that he didn't do it before, it just felt weird after we went out. I felt an arm go around my shoulders. I looked up about to smack Sonic in the face, but saw Scourge; the baddest, second hottest guy in school. His blue eyes gleamed with pleasure when he noticed I was blushing. "Hey babe. You, me, Saturday night, the Wild Cat," he said.

"Su- Sure," I replied. He smirked and kissed me on the cheek before running down the hallways knocking some books out a teacher's hand. I smiled after him, wondering what he had in store.

"Amy, what were you doing with him," Sonic asked, coming up beside me.

"We're going out on Saturday."

"I don't think you should."

"Why not?"

"He's not a good guy."

"He's the rebel of the century, what more is there?"

"I just don't want you alone with him."

"Why not?"

"Just please."

"Why are you suddenly interested in me dating other guys?"

"I'm just trying to keep you safe Ames."

"Can I please try to do this on my own?"

"Yea, you can try." He pulled me into a hug. "Just be careful," he murmured.

X

We walked out the restaurant with me laughing. "You're so funny Scourge, when did you get so funny," I asked, my voice a little higher than usual. I felt a little light headed and dizzy.

"When you came into my life. Your beauty multiplies my humor," he said, smiling down at me. I giggled meaninglessly. He led me to the back of the restaurant where he parked. It was dark and nobody was around. He pushed me up against the wall and kissed me. I pushed him away. "What are you," I started before he put his finger against me lips.

"Shh, girl, just trust me," he whispered before kissing me again. I tried to push him away, but he grabbed my arms and pinned them against the wall. "Scourge stop," I said against his lips. He ignored me. "Stop please," I whimpered. He didn't stop. He kissed my ear, my bottom jaw, my neck before going back to my lips. "Stop Scourge," I said again. As his hands grazed my arms and down my sides to my waist and back up, I tried to push him away to no avail. He was stronger than I thought. I bit his lip and he punched my stomach roughly. I questioned calling for help in my mind, but he would only hurt me. Sonic I thought to myself, calling him. I saw a figure come up to Scourge and pull him off me. Scourge stepped up the figure- Sonic. "Leave her alone," Sonic said coldly.

"Or what? You're gonna avenge your sister and her? You're nothing compared to me," Scourge threatened back. The figures started spinning. My head started to hurt and I felt nauseous. My drink. He slipped something in it. I felt my eyes droop. No, I had to stay awake. My body felt so numb and weak. I closed my eyes and dropped on the concrete.

X

I opened my eyes to see I was in my bedroom. My head hurt like crazy. I looked to my right. Sonic sat sleep in a beanbag chair next to my bed, my hand in his. I looked at my clock. 2:30 AM. I turned to look at Sonic. He was totally knocked out, but no drool or mouth open. Just lounging unconsciously. He saved me. I smiled and gave his hand a squeeze. He opened his eyes and relief flew threw them. He put his hand on my head. "Hey you okay, you're a little warm," he said. I nodded, making my head hurt worse. I winced in pain.

"My head hurts," I whimpered.

"It'll hurt for a little while. Scourge is a monster."

"He mentioned Crystal. What happened?" He took a deep breath.

"He did the same thing he did to you except I wasn't there to save Crystal. Nobody was." My heart dropped. She never told me. She mentioned the date being okay but was so glum, I saw why.

"Oh. Thanks for being there for me, Sonic."

"It's no problem Amy." He stroked my cheek. "You know I love you right?"

"You do?" He nodded.

"We may not be together but I can't hide my feelings for you."

"Are you playing mind games with me?"

"No, you won't remember any of this so just trying to get it out my system."

"You don't want me to remember?"

"Not right now. I'll tell you the Crystal thing again when you will remember, but the 'I love you' thing won't come out for a while."

"I love you too Sonic. I may not show it, but just know I do."

"Alright, I'll keep that in mind." He kissed my lips softly, just for a quick moment but it was enough to make my heart beat faster and my eyes see stars. As my eyes started drooping again, I kept the feel of his touch in my mind.

X

"Why didn't you tell me earlier," I asked Crystal. She looked guilty.

"I was afraid of what you'd think of me," she whispered sadly. I sat up and grabbed her hand.

"Chris, you're my best friend. We tell each other everything. Remember when you told me you had Dyslexia and I told you about my bone disorder? What makes this any different?"

"Because he said if I tell anyone: I was dead. He knows I told Sonic, but I'm still afraid he'll hurt my brother." A tear fell out her eye.

"He won't Crystal. Over my dead body maybe." She looked up and smiled at me, more tears coming out.

"You're the best Ames," she said giving me a hug.

"And you're the best sister ever." She squeezed me tighter.

"Promise we'll be best friends forever no matter what?" I pulled away.

"How many times will we make this promise?"

"I don't know, maybe it's just a reminder." I smiled.

"Yea it is." Sonic came in, holding a little stuffed bear. He looked at me and grinned.

"Got you a pet bear, thought it might keep you satisfied," he said throwing it to me. I threw it back and it hit him in the head. Me and Crystal laughed. Sonic rolled his eyes and ruffled my hair playfully.

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