I'd like to thank alonealexabluerose, PeachtreeAmuto, KatDingo, and snowbarry11 for reviewing last chapter. Nothing much to say, so get your read on. (Note to self, never say that again...)

Disclaimer: I do not own Shadow the Hedgehog or Amy Rose. They belong to SEGA.

x*The Mini Adventures of Shadow and Amy*x

-Chapter 17: Cuddling-

Lightning flashed across the sky, soon followed by a boom of thunder. Amy sighed as she looked out her window, the rain creating a blurry image of the landscape outside. Trees swayed violently in the wind, the little droplets falling at an angle from it blowing so harshly. The pink female shivered slightly, wishing the storm would go away so the heat could return for the unusual cold summer day.

Another bolt of lightning flashed and a roar came after, making the girl jump. Amy pressed her forehead against the cold glass and sniffled.

"Why today, of all days..." she mumbled. She jumped again when something soft was wrapped around her and arms snaked around her waist. Jade orbs met crimson in the ever-growing darkness, and the female relaxed.

"You seem tense." Shadow spoke softly, pulling her into his lap. She immediately curled up and laid her head on his chest.

"...well, it's dark, cold, and I have a cold. Any other way to feel?" Amy asked.

"Miss Rose, for once, not her optimistic self? This cold must've gone to your head." the ebony male joked. His response was an annoyed sniffle.

"Just shut up and be my blanket." she snapped, cuddling into his chest fur further.

"Hey, hey, hey. Watch it. I don't need your germs in my fur." the male pulled her up and laid her against his shoulder. She snorted on purpose, making him cringe and she laughed.

"You seem tense." the pink female mocked. He narrowed his eyes, although she couldn't really see. Turning her head towards the crock of his neck, she proceeded to cuddle him. It gave Shadow a weird feeling...

He leaned on her head a little, relaxing a bit. Her breathe on his neck sent chills down his spine, his heart beat increased every time she moved closer to the inside of his neck. And she was very close. Her raised temperature giving off a satisfying heat, and a small tingly sensation in his fur. Shadow jumped when he felt tiny teeth biting him.

Amy had bit him.

It wasn't hard, but it was enough for him to take notice of what she had been intending on doing the entire time. The girl giggled, as she was pushed off. Crimson orbs inspected the area, wet, from her obviously licking him as well.

"And just what were you trying to accomplish there, Rose?" the male questioned with narrowed eyes.

"Nothing." she simply replied. She didn't get up or move, but just stared up at the ceiling. Instead, she was pulled back in his arms, her head going to the side limply, almost asking to be bitten, "You can me back if you want." Amy said.

Shadow stared at her, wondering if that cold had really gone to her head.

With a shrug, he took his time and nuzzled the area he wanted to bite. He wasn't marking her – yet, of course – but he was going to bite her. He felt her shiver a little, her eyes shut tight. She was expecting this to hurt and the thought of that almost made him laugh. Maybe he wouldn't bite her...this time...

"You sure you want me to?" Shadow asked, smirking.

"Not really." He laughed out loud this time. The pink female sighed and braced herself once more when he continued his nuzzling. Only it continued a bit longer...and longer...and it wasn't stopping. Purring came soon after, from her, a silent snicker from Shadow.

He was cuddling her instead.

And what a wonderful, incredible, fuzzy feeling it brought to the pink female~.

Short, sweet, and to the point. Took a little longer to upload than I expected but, hey. I'm trying. Thanks for sticking around either way. Also, spoiler alert; the story is far from over. ;) Until next time… -D.A.K