Chapter 13! :D

part1
Shadows Pov.

I opened my eyes to notice Amy along the form of my chest. I hugged her softly and kissed her head. Her ear twitched a bit and she slowly turned her head to me.

"Good morning, Rose." I cleared my throat and stretched my arm.

"Morning, Shadow." She kissed my cheek.

Today, was the day. I had gotten the engagement ring and the wedding ring four days ago. I've kept the dress and shoes AND the rings in Reds room, seeing as how Amy decided to rearranged the Rec room...

"How did you sleep?" I asked nuzzling the back of her neck.

"Laying down with my eyes closed. And you?" She purred.

I chuckled, "That actually caught me off guard. Hehehe." I hugged her close.

"Hehehe," Amy looked at the curtains behind me and back at me. "What time is it Shadow?"

I looked under my pillow then to my nightstand for my phone. "It's 10."

"Oh. Eh, ill go in late.. I don't care." She laid her head flat down and closed her eyes for a bit. I laid with her. Wondering about the events that'll occur later today.

"Why go in at all? I wouldn't want you over exerting yourself, Rose." I pushed the idea of not going to work so she wouldn't deny the date tonight. If that were to happen. It'd be disastrous.

"Hmm. You have a point. But its one of the employees birthdays today. I don't wanna miss it." She got up from bed stretching and heading to the bathroom.

'Ah, shit... I don't wanna seem like an ass. Wait, maybe I could take her to work, wish the girl a happy birthday and come back home. Hmm.' I rubbed the back of my neck as I fell back onto the pillows.

Someone knocked on the door. "Shadow?" It sounded feminine.

"..." I got up and opened the door to see Red a little teary eyed. "Morning Red! What happened?"

"I-I just wanted to Ta-talk..." She sniffled and rubbed her nose.

"Well, ok. Where would you like to speak?" I held her shoulders.

"How about the ba-lcony...?" She hiccupped and wiped a tear. As I followed her out of the hallway to the balcony down the other hallway I wondered why she cried... 'If she woke up THIS early, it had to be serious.'

"Ok, tell me everything, Red." I opened the balconies door and stepped out in the slightly cold morning air.

"I th-think No-ah, is breakingg up wi-with meh-mee..." She sniffed uncontrollably and covered her face.

"Red, don't get so worked up over it. I know he spent a big part in your life but you have to accept the fact that it isn't working out." I patted Her back. Honestly, Rouge was the one to talk to her about boys.

"B-but, I still love hiiiimmmm!" She bawled, crying louder.

"Red... It'll seem that way, you're just scared to let go. I've... Felt that way." I picked her head up and smiled. "But you know what?"

"W-hat?" She sniffed looking at me.

"I found somethin better." I used my thumb to wipe her tear. "And I believe you can, too."

She cracked a smile and I moved my hand from her chin. "Better?"

"Better. Thank you, Shadow." She got up and hugged me.

"Anytime, Red." I hugged back, I smirked.

After she let me go, she ran back into the house, leaving me and the air to keep each other company.

'It's strange... How she came to me... Especially so early.' I looked at the dim gray clouds beginning to part in the sky. 'I'm glad though... It felt good to help her...'

I felt a genuine smile stretch across my face. Then, the balcony doors opened again. I turned to see Amy in her robe.

"That was nice of you, Shadow." She came over and kissed my cheek, taking the seat next to me.

I blushed... "Err.. I guess." I rubbed the back of my neck looking at the cars below.

"Whatcha thinkin of?" She looked at sky.

"Oh. Actually. There was something I wanted to ask you, Amy." I looked at her and she looked back.

"What is it?"

"Later tonight. Around 7:30, would you like to have dinner with me? Just the two of us." I looked from the cars to her.

"Aw, that sounds sweet. Where here?" She smiled and tilted her head slightly.

"No, at a restaurant. I'll make reservations and everything." I smiled.

"That sounds sweet! It really does. I'll let you know after work." She began getting up for the balcony door.

'Oh, HELL no.' I grabbed her wrist and pulled her close to me. "Rose. You can't be serious? After work?"

"Shadow... I-"

"How about I take you to work, wish the girl a happy birthday and we come back home? Please?" I hugged her close and stared into her gems.

"... But Shadow-"

"Rose. Please? For me? Please." 'Please don't do this, Rose.'

"..." I let go of her at that point. She stood there and bit her lip. I put my hands in my pj pockets.

"Rose, it isn't that hard." I looked down disappointed. 'She's really choosing those annoying employees over me? ... But then again, we are boyfriend/girlfriend, hopefully not by tonight...'

"Fine, get dressed." She turned and opened the balcony door and headed to the other hallway.

"Yesss..." I practically pranced through the hallways. Keeping my composure as I turned the corner I got butterflies...

"C'mon, Red! We'll show him a thing or two!" Rouge had dragged Red from her room, both still in there pjs.

"No! That's senseless, Rouge! I have to grow up some day." Red pulled her arm back.

Rouge looked blankly and smiled. "If you can grow up right here, right now, and tell me you don't miss him, honestly, then ill let it go." She crossed her arms and stared at Red.

"... I ... I Don't miss him. Honestly." Red balled her fists and looked Rouge straight in the eyes.

It was silent for a while until Red squeaked. Her cheeks looked like they were being filled with color. She bit her lip to hold back the tears but it was too much, she was in agony and I knew that from the beginning.

"I thought so." Rouge began walking away when i stepped behind her and she walked into me. "Oof, oh, Shadow! Do you believe this prick, Noah? Breaking her heart."

"Don't give me that innocence, Rouge. I know you too well for that to sound like you." I walked over and hugged Red, "She hasn't been accustomed to heart break, such as yourself. It hurts Rouge."

She stared bug eyed. Amy who had been watching from the room, who i had just noticed, smiled and she turned back inside.

"Shadow..." Red hugged me tighter.

'She had grown so much since i met her. I seem closer to her than... normal.' I shook the thought from my mind and led her to her room. "No worries, Red. Keep your chin up, and remember what I told you. Ok?"

"Find the light in the dark."

I smiled and turned to the hallway where Rouge was swearing behind her door, 'Serves her right...' I entered my room to see Amy glossy-eyed.

"Rose? Are you ok?" I jogged over to her hugging her.

"I'm fine... Oh, Shadow. You've connected with Red on another level. She ... Really needed a father figure, since... You know... I'm so proud of you..!" She hugged my neck and i hugged her waist.

'Is that why i feel so close to her? Am i really like a father figure?'

OK, TO CLARIFY. I PORTRAY RED AS AN ORPHAN NOW. OVER THE YEAR WHILE HER FATHER WAS CEO AT MACYS SOMETHING HAD OCCURRED IN THE STOCK ROOM ON AMYS OFF DAYS. THERE HAD BEEN A GAS LEAK AROUND THE PICK UP AREA FOR THE STOCK ROOM. ONE OF THE EMPLOYEES THREW HER CIGARETTE ON THE GROUND AND BOOM. RED'S FATHER TRIED SAVING THE STOCK WORKERS AND WAS CAUGHT IN THE RUBBLE AND TRASH AND SUFFOCATED.

THE NEXT CHAPTER WILL BE IN AMYS POV, AND THE PROPOSAL WILL HAPPEN NEXT. THANKS FOR YOUR SUPPORT! :D