I'm back! I apologize for the very late update. My laptop is busted so I had to type this chapter on my phone.
Yeah, I know I already put a 'DISCONTINUED' on the summary of this fic, but I realized I couldn't abandon this story. This is my very first one published since joining in 2012 and up until now it's still 'in-progress'. Main reason is that I lost inspiration for this story, and the other reason is that I forgot how I'm supposed to end it. *sigh*
Anyway, I hope you all forgive me, and sorry for the misinformation.
Chapter 20: Conflicting emotions
Amy stood there petrified in place. She couldn't believe it. Sonic was kissing her! She didn't know how long it's been, but he hadn't pulled away yet, instead one hand of his reached to touch her cheek while the touch went to the back of her neck so he could kiss her better.
Amy was too shocked to move. Alarm bells were going haywire inside her head, telling her to punch or slap him...but she was unable to do so because some part of her was actually enjoying the kiss...
Sonic's head drew back, his lips slowly sliding off their hold on hers. He smiled down at her and then laughed quietly at how ridiculous the look on her face was. He gave an affectionate tap on her head before speeding away.
"Bye pinky!" he called before he disappeared from her sight.
Amy blinked. Her fingers reached towards her lips, the tingling sensation of Sonic's own pair encasing them still lingered.
Her mind worked quickly. Amy's temper flared as she flushed in embarrassment as what happened finally fully registered itself in her head. Amy exploded.
"SONIC THE HEDGEHOG, WHAT THE HECK WAS THAT FOR?!"
Amy stomped her way inside her house and made sure to slam the door loudly so that it caused her walls to shake from its impact.
She threw her belongings to the sofa in the living room and raced towards her room. She shut the door closed and leaned against it. Her heart was beating fast, her face was burning hot and worse of all, and she was feeling very happy when she should be furious right now.
Amy tightly squeezed her eyes, disgusted at her own stupidity. Whatever was happening to her it has to stop.
"Alright, you really need to stop doing that," Ostres told the pink hedgehog that entered the kitchen with a grumpy expression carved on her face.
Amy raised her curious jade eyes to meet the orange cat's yellow-green ones. "What do you mean?"
Ostres drew her eyebrows together as she leaned against the table, one hand pressed against the surface of said table, the other balled against her waist while holding a knife. "Sweetie, you've been frowning all morning. Your costumers are giving you weird stares."
The hedgehog blinked in surprise. She had been frowning? She hadn't really noticed. Amy was in a very bad mood this morning because she hardly slept last night.
The kiss. Sonic's kiss. It really bothered her. She tried to think of any reason why the blue hedgehog would suddenly want to taste her mouth, but that only lead to the difficulty of drifting to dream land like she wanted. It never left her mind. She kept on revolving the thought in her brain but she couldn't find a conclusion. Was it another one of his pranks that he always loved to pull on her, or was it because he wanted it?
Ugh!
Amy blushed furiously as she remembered the feeling of Sonic's lips on hers. They were so soft, so sweet...
She pulled the brakes on that thought. Why was she thinking of such things? Why was she not as angry towards the blue hedgehog than she would have been had he tried anything like that? Did she secretly like the kiss?
Heck no!
Stop this Amelia! Focus on your job.
"Where's the order of table three?" She asked the cat. Amy managed to shift her expression into a softer one, but her jade green eyes clearly manifested the tossing and turning emotions inside her.
Ostres noticed, but said nothing. She simply prepared the meal and gave it to the pink hedgehog.
The bell rang. Amy suddenly found herself tensing as though the person that entered the building was someone she needed to see. She turned her head towards the entrance, and sighed a tad disappointed when it wasn't the one she was expecting...
She went to welcome the newly-arrived bear-couple. She led them to an available table and took their orders.
The bell rang again, causing the pink hedgehog to stiffen and stop in her place when she was heading towards the kitchen to have the order prepared. Her eyes snapped towards the door, seeing two female dogs standing at the doorframe. Amy frowned and continued her way.
Why was she acting so hyper? It's not as if the king himself was going to barge into this restaurant? Every time that little ring would sound her own sense were not hers to command anymore, because automatically they freeze and Amy would feel the sudden urge to know who it is that came in the building.
It was pathetic. Something inside her was expecting him to show up. That's why she even bothered to look towards the source of the sound. It's not because she was glad to see costumers pouring in, but because she was hoping he would come. She was strangely yearning for his presence, and that made her disappointed with herself.
And it was all because of that kiss...
She roughly pushed the door to the kitchen startling Ostres who was busy preparing macaroni salad. The feline stopped what she was doing to stare at her.
Amy propped her back against the door. It felt like there were ropes tied to her arms that were pulling downwards with great force, because she suddenly wanted to lie down and rest, her body unusually exhausted. Her chest was twisting into these tight knots, making air somewhat scarce.
"Amy?" Ostres' concerned voice reached her ears. Amy looked up and saw yellow-green eyes narrowed in worry. "Honey, are you not feeling well?"
The pink hedgehog pushed away from her support. She forced a smile on her lips so Ostres wouldn't be worried. "I'm fine. Just tired."
"Why don't you go get some fresh air? There's not that many costumers I'm sure Maea and Felise can handle it for a bit."
"Okay. Thanks."
8:47 pm, his wrist watch told. Sonic cursed under his breath as he ran along the street at full speed. He needed to hurry if he ever wanted to see her before he leaves at 9:00. If only he could have said no to Fire when the elderly hedge-woman asked him to deliver a package to a friend, and also said yes to that friend to send another package back to the sky-blue hedgehog. Along the way he spotted a poor rabbit being bullied. Of course he couldn't just leave that girl get hurt by those bullies. It didn't take long for the blue hedgehog to send the three guys crying back to their mothers. He could have been at EmberDawn's after that.
But Manic and Sonia decided to call me to ask how their lil'bro is doing, of all times! Sonic inwardly grumbled, and then muttered sardonically, "What great timing!" He lost thirty minutes of his precious time talking with his siblings. Of course it was great hearing from them, but couldn't they have chosen to call another time?
He screeched to a halt when he arrived at his destination. He looked at the time, 8:48. He smirked. It was great to be the fastest thing alive.
Sonic was about to enter the building when a flash of pink fur from the corner caught his attention.
It was her.
She was dressed in warmer clothes since the weather was gradually getting cold each day that came closer to the winter season. She blew on her hands and rubbed them together before heading away.
Well she's early.
Sonic waited a good one minute before following the girl.
He trailed behind her, subtly maintaining the ten foot distance between them. His eyes never left her form. Thankfully the blue hedgehog had sharp reflexes to prevent him from bumping into someone because he kept his attention elsewhere and not on his surroundings.
Then they reached the path that lead to her house, which was yet again empty of mobians like the last few times he went to check on her.
Sonic decided to make his presence known to the pink hedgehog. He sneakily strode closer to her, tapped her shoulder and when she turned around to respond to the touch he swiftly moved on front where her back was turned to him. She turned back around, yelping when she saw him.
Sonic grinned. "Hey, pinky."
She took several gulps of air as she calmed herself. She was flustered, he could tell by the look on her jade eyes.
Any moment now...
"You jerk!" she yelled at him, swinging the brown shoulder bag his way. "Are you planning to kill me with a heart attack?!"
Oh, how she was adorable when she's angry.
"Meh, no way. If you had died then life would be boring. I wouldn't have anyone to mess with anymore." And all my efforts would have gone to waste then.
She snorted and continued on her way. Sonic followed her, walking along her side. Her face clearly showed that his presence made her uneasy, but she tried to hide it with a mask of annoyance. She inched away from him. But he stepped sideward to retain the former distance between them. She increased her pace to get away from him, but in a matter of milliseconds they were walking abreast once again. She scowled.
"Would you stop that?" she scolded.
He feigned innocence. "Stop what?"
"Following me!" she sneered. "It's irritating!"
"Is this the thanks I get for walking you home?"
"I didn't ask you to, so leave me alone!" her voice sounded a bit desperate there. Sonic already knew what's causing this behavior of hers. Aside from the normal annoyance she feels towards him, he knew that his...intimate gesture the other night had to do with it also.
He couldn't help it. He just really wanted to kiss her.
"That would be cruel, pinky. 'Wouldn't want any strangers out here to suffer a black eye because of you." He replied hooking his fingers together underneath his quills.
She grumbled and it made him laugh quietly. The pink hedgehog quickened her steps despite knowing that she couldn't get away from a stalking blue hedgehog.
They were only a few yards away from the house now. Neither of them said another word to each other. Sonic stole glances from the girl beside every now and then. He noticed that her muzzle was not the usually peach color, but instead somewhat washed by red dye.
She was blushing.
The blue speedster sighed inwardly. Maybe making a move on her so soon wasn't a wise choice. Maybe it would have been better if he waited.
But you've been waiting for years; a voice in his mind seemed to tell him. He shook his head. It doesn't matter, he reminded himself, retaliating against that invisible speaker in his brain. It persisted.
Years of trying...years of waiting...years of pretending...just how long are you going to keep this up?
Just a little more time...
You're going to miss your chance.
Sonic frowned.
It'll be too late for you...
Emerald green eyes flashed murderously.
...and you're going to lose her.
Sonic growled mentally crushing the voice inside his head. If he ever found who it is that caused that thing to speak he's going to kill it a hundred times.
"Um, are you...okay?" Her voice pierced right through his thoughts.
He looked down to meet jade green eyes filled with worry. His expression softened and he looked away in shame as if he had done something unforgivable. "Nothing."
They arrived at her gates. She hadn't entered yet, only stood there with him eyes casted down. She had this look on her face that seemed like he was about to kidnap her or something.
Sonic released a tired breath. He was trying very hard, but it seemed like nothing was working. "I guess I'll see you around." He tucked his gloved hands inside the pockets of his jeans, spun on his heels and walked away from the pink hedgehog. He caught a glimpsed of the stunned expression that graced her features. It was probably because she expected him to make a move, but didn't.
Sonic heard the distinct sound of a metal gate creaking, followed by light footsteps and a door opening and closing indicating that the girl was now safely inside the house.
He stopped and clenched his fists.
It was this moment that the blue hedgehog unexpectedly produced an explosive sound as he dashed away towards the city in a streak of blue.
Monday.
Amy's mind worked furiously as she walked along the corridors towards first class.
She was confused!
That night...that one night alone completely messed with how Amy has always seen the blue hedgehog. She had thought that the moment he arrived, he was going to...try something again. Maybe even worse.
He had not done anything at all. True, Sonic did tease her a bit; other than that, no. None. She thought when he said "...for walking you home", it was only to get on her nerves, mess with her mind so he could pull something embarrassing again. But, much to her shock, the male hedgehog did only walk her home. Perhaps to make sure she was safe.
"'Wouldn't want any strangers walking around here to suffer a black eye because of you."
Amy blushed furiously. Sonic actually meant the other way around. He stayed because he wanted to be certain that no goon would harm her.
Ugh! If she was flustered before then she was definitely more so now than ever.
"There you are."
She snapped out of her thoughts. Snowdrop Owl stood before her, carrying a box of chalk.
"What's up, Snowy?" Amy asked using the albino bird's nickname.
"Mrs. Mirage needs you in her office," the owl said. "She said there's someone there to see you."
"Okay."
"Oh, and since already going there, would you bring this too?" Snowdrop lifted her hands, indicating the box.
Amy took the item from her. "Sure." She made her way to the Principal's office.
When she reached her destination, she could hear muffled voices from outside the door. She wondered who this person could be. Is it someone she knew?
She shrugged. I guess I'll have to find out...Amy grasped the doorknob and twisted it to open the door. She stepped inside...
...and then the box in her hand fell to the floor.
Oooohhhh...unexpected twist!