WARNING: There is a lemon in this chapter. If you aren't old enough to read this, do yourself a favor a skip that part. It's separated from the main text! It's my first, so don't expect it to knock your socks off… May be a little bit of bashing as well, but it's up to you on how you take it. Thank you! (P.S. Shadow might be OOC, you're welcome to judge…)

The Bet

Chapter 16

7:53 p.m.

Shadow's House

He messed up…big time. Not only had he exposed his attraction towards the rose-pink female, but also made a fool of himself, and worse of all; out of lust. He should've left her alone, but he didn't and looking back on his actions made him realize just how stupid someone had to be to fall for something like that. If anything, she's probably seen it done by many different guys… He wouldn't lie; she was fine. But, he never wanted her to know… Oh, how he hated and loved her…!

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Amy sat alone in the living room, the TV was on, but it had been turned down. She had earphones -connected to her iPod- in her ears as she silently sang to whatever tune played. Shadow, having taken a nap an hour prior to her being there, was just coming downstairs for a snack. Or at least he would ask Amy to make him something; some cookies, brownies, cupcakes…something!

"I wish I knew then, what I know now. Wouldn't have dived in, wouldn't have bowed down. Gravity hurts, you made it so sweet, 'til I woke up on, on the concrete…" Amy sang. Her voice sounded like honey. Not that he knew what honey sounded like… So, he tapped her shoulder. "Hmm?" she asked, not turning around.

"Are you busy?" Shadow asked.

"…No. Whatchu want?"

"If I bought the stuff, would you make cupcakes for me…?" he asked. This time, the female looked back at him.

"Cupcakes?"

"Cupcakes."

"Me baking them?"

"You baking them."

"Well, sure, but I have the stuff at home…Unless you'll get it for me." Amy said, halfway asking. She said no more as he disappeared in a bright green flash.

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He came back (already knowing what was needed), and set it out for Amy. Shadow really wanted those cupcakes. But what she didn't know was that this was another plan Shadow devised. He'd still eat the sweets, but… Let's just say things will get messy…

"Do you want red velvet, vanilla, or chocolate?" Amy asked.

"Uh…vanilla."

"Frosting?"

"Sure."

"Toppings?"

"…"

Amy rolled her eyes. She knew how to make hand-made decorations, but nobody would try them. She took a few culinary classes in her spare time in high school. She could do it. But, went on with the batter. Sugar, flour, milk, vanilla extract…all that. Shadow just stood by and watch from the bar adjacent the stove, sink, and whatnot. Hands holding his face, he watched. Watching…her every…move…

"Falling from Cloud Nine…" Amy started to sing, but Shadow's gaze made her stop. It was weird how he just sat there so quiet. You could barely hear him breathing!

"Why'd you stop?" he asked.

"Because you're staring at me." she replied, mixing the batter.

"So?"

"I don't like it when people stare at me while I sing. Never had."

"Surely you've been in a talent show?" Shadow inquired. It surprised him just how many talents she had.

"Yeah, but it was only dancing or gymnastics. I never sing at talent shows." Amy said. She moved on to pour the batter into the baking tin, making sure each and every one was the same amount.

"Why? It's not like it's for some big time music producer. Even still, you'd do great."

"Gee, thanks, but I think I'll stick to dancing for now. I'd be better at that due to my flexibility…" the pink female said. Taking the tray, she slid it into the oven and set a timer.

"Just how flexible are you?"

"Uh…I can do a backbend, split, and the stand-up splits. Flips and such come naturally, I guess." Amy answered. Mischief flashed in Shadow's red irises. Forget the other plan…

"Mind showing me?" he asked, biting his lip. He was just so desperate…he hated it! But wanted it so bad…

"…I guess…" she replied, slowly. Why was this an interesting topic? So, she could pull a few tricks, but they are people who can do far more than she could. But didn't really question it, at least he was trying to get to know her. Carefully, Amy slid to the floor, legs getting further apart on either side of her body, before coming for a stop. Moving into the kitchen for a closer look, Shadow was turned on…and still impressed.

"Damn, Rose…" he whistled. Amy blushed, closing her legs. She got up, checking the timer. Only two minutes left. "What about that backbend?" Shadow requested. So many thoughts were in his head right now…so, so many…

"Why not?" Amy sighed. Without having to think much about it, she quickly threw herself back. The timer went off just as she did. Coming back up, she flex her muscles to loosen them a little more. It felt refreshing to stretch every now and then. "Happy now?" she sassed, getting an oven mitt.

"No. I think I need to see a couple more before I can consider myself truly impressed. You don't mind…do you?" Shadow half asked, half said. His eyes clouded, his voice dripping with seduction, his smirk ever-so sexy…

"I was talking about the cupcakes, Shadow." she said, blushing again. Damn this hedgehog!

"Oh. Yeah, I guess. Still never answered my question."

"Fine. Gotta let them sit anyway." And with that, they went into the hallway leading to the dining room. Just enough space to work with. So, Amy took a deep breath before she did another split, her legs stretching out in front and behind her. Looking up at him was the worse thing to do in Shadow situation. It only aroused him more, her big, glossy eyes staring at him drove him crazy!

"Okay…touch your head with your foot, if you can…" the ebony requested. Sighing, she bent back to make it happen. So much attention in just the matter of minutes? Something's up… "Alright, you can come back up, I've seen enough." Shadow said. He had to remind himself that he wanted to eat the cupcakes first.

"Want to frost the cupcakes?" Amy asked. He nodded, and was handed a plastic spatula. He dipped it into the can of vanilla icing and spread it out on his first cupcake. He didn't hesitate to take a bite out of it afterwards. "Shadow!" the female scolded.

"What?" he shouted back, smiling. He had frosting on his upper lip; it was a sight she had yet to see.

"We have to frost them all before eating them."

"Whatever you say, lady. You got your way, I got mine." he stated, taking another bite, spatula still in hand. Amy huffed, before moving on to another cupcake. Finishing it off, he moved on as well. Icing, then biting, then doing it to the next. By the time they finished, Shadow had eaten three, starting on a fourth before Amy took it away.

"There, now you can eat them." Amy said, washing her hands. Shadow just rolled his eyes, eating icing of his utensil. She stood there, hands on her hips, shaking her head at his childish actions. She could swear he was someone totally different around her.

"What're you looking at?" Shadow threatened. Smirking, he got an idea. He dipped the spatula in the icing again, but instead of it going in his mouth, it found its way onto Amy's face. The female glared at him, her face seventy percent white now. You could say it was a facial…

"You are so going to pay for that…" she growled.

"I can make it up to you now." he said. Putting the accursed kitchen utensil down, he grabbed her gently and began licking the icing off her face. Jade green eyes went wide at his bold gesture, but…it felt nice… A few moments later, he face was mostly clean, except for a tiny spot near her lip. He was going to enjoy this. Shadow used his finger to smear it on her lips, before kissing her passionately. The taste of the vanilla icing mixed well with her natural taste; berries. Running his tongue along her lips, he got the icing off before pulling back. The sight he saw; Amy's gaping mouth, eyes aflutter, head tilted.

"Even now?" Shadow asked. He received no response, only her head tilting the other way, her blinking whether out of content or confusion, he wasn't sure. "Hello?"

"You want something…" Amy muttered. Busted…again…

"And if I do…?" the ebony teasingly asked. Why not test it?

"What is it?" she demanded.

"Oh, nothing. I got my cupcakes, so you're good." he replied. He was toying with her…! Two can play that game, mister… Amy took her clean spatula and dipped it in the icing. Smiling wickedly, she smeared it on his lips, almost as if it were lip gloss. Not even taking a hesitating moment, she leapt up and kissed him. Just what he wanted to happened… He kissed back, acting completely out of character, but he felt this was right. She was his girlfriend, after all.

"I know what you're up to…" Amy whispered against his lips. He wanted her; or just her body in the least. Picking her up and wrapping her legs around his waist, Shadow took a moment to respond.

"You haven't stopped me..." he said, pulling away for air. She whipped her bangs out of her face, his and a vanilla taste fresh on her lip. Did she want this? Thinking, this whole thing of them being together started because of a bet to take her virginity; and now here she was about to give it away to him, but second-guessed whether this should continue. Still in thought, Shadow dropped her, giving her a minute.

"Tell me one thing first." Amy finally said.

"Anything."

"Do you love me?"

"…" Whoa. THAT was unexpected… Sure, he thought it, but to say it out loud?! Not his cup of tea. But, he wanted this. Anything to make it happen, right…? Expect the unexpected, and yet, I didn't expect this…

"…Well?" Amy asked. He nodded slowly. "I need a verbal answer." she demanded.

"Yes…"

"Yes, what?"

"I…I…"

"You what?"

"I…lo-"

"If you can't say it, then what are we even doing?" she pressured.

"I…lo…love. I love…you…" Shadow stuttered. It had been so long since he's uttered this words, it was like a foreign language. Sighing, Amy led him away from the kitchen, heading towards his bedroom. It was enough. Closing and locking the door with a soft click, she turned towards him.

(This is where you can stop. Further ahead is the lemon, so don't want to read? Move on to the next line and continue.)

"Well…you've made it this far…" Amy started.

He said nothing, knowing what it meant. Shadow laced their fingers together before kissing her once more. He ran his tongue on her lip, to which Amy parted hers, allowing him to taste. Their tongues wrestling for dominance; Shadow won… Then, Amt started moving backwards towards the bed, not breaking apart. Laying her down, he climbed on top of her. Now or never…

Shadow's hands traveled up Amy's top, stopping briefly to lift it over her head, showing off her lacy bra. He continued kissing her, unclipping the hook to her bra and threw it off to the side. Then, he ventured to her neck, kissing, sucking, nipping here and there. Amy moaned quietly gripping the bed sheets. It was such a new feeling, unlike days before when it was simply out of lust. He was compassionate; he really did want this. Moving on, he came to her breasts, starting to lick one while his free hand fondled with the other's nipple. It was too much for the small pink hedgehog.

"Ahh…ooh…" her hands found themselves in his quills. He continued for a few more moments before switching, moving his hand along further down. His fingertips just barely grazing her, making her shudder. Shadow pulled back to undo her shorts, guiding them down her slim legs, with her underwear. He was pulled back as Amy kissed him, fingers tangled in his tuff of white fur.

"I'm not the only one getting naked here…" she said. He rolled his eyes before taking off his shirt, and (just for fun) his gloves, too. Just as Shadow moved, Amy cleared her throat, gesturing towards his pants. Groaning, he took those off, showing his red boxers. Finally, Shadow was able to go on, heading towards her already dripping wet sex. He was getting hard just looking at it. Using his 'naked' finger, he tested her, just thrusting it in once. This earned a heartfelt moan from his rose. Satisfied with this reaction, he added a second digit and pulled them in and out repeatedly. Amy fidgeted against his fingers, moaning and breathing deeply. Grabbing a pillow, she muffled her noises. It was only a matter of time before she came, so Shadow removed his hand and picked up with his tongue. A muffled cry from the overwhelming pleasure, Amy writhed under him. It was too much…

"Shad-ooh…" she cried out. Then, with one last lick, she came; spilling on Shadow's face. He dreaded laundry day…but, Amy on the other hand was in pure bliss from her first orgasm. Sitting up with a sigh, Shadow looked at the girl before him, pillow still hiding her face. He took the pillow away, her facial expression was really a sight for sore eyes. One like a baby just waking from her nap, head wild and everywhere.

"I assume you liked it?" Shadow asked warily. Not saying a word, she nodded her head frantically, her bangs bouncing in sync. "Do you…want me to go on?" he asked. Looking away, Amy thought about it. Why stop now? Sure, it'd be fun to leave him with the option of having a cold shower, but she loved him, he loved her, so what's stopping them…?

"Do you have…" Amy trailed off, hoping he'd pick up.

"No, I don't." he replied. Dang it…This would be a time to have Rouge as a really close friend. One who wouldn't blab about this…

"Um…I guess we can; I'm on 'the pill'…" the female said shyly. Shadow shrugged casually, taking his boxers off. Blinking in surprise, she finally got to see him bare as the day he was…created. And it was a beautifully horrifying thing. She wondered if it would fit, she really did. Amy looked away blushing, squeaking, legs suddenly closed tight. She chooses now to be shy…

Shaking away her thoughts, Amy pushed the ebony hedgehog on his back. "What are you doing?" Shadow asked.

"I'm not going down without a fight. It's my turn." Amy smirked. Shadow went to say something only for it to become a groan. Amy had his member in her hands, stroking it. It felt so weird…

"A-Amy, you don't…I mean…" He hated this. Yet, he loved it. He was vulnerable in this state, oh, he hated this. The response was her licking the head of his swollen shaft. "Nnnggh…" Now, he loved it again. Amy bobbed her up and down, causing him to moan. His hands went in her hair, guiding her gently. He could've sworn that this wasn't her first time. Minutes went by, Shadow could feel in his climax coming soon, his member throbbing. Pulling away, leaving a trail of saliva behind, Amy went back to stroking it.

"Amy…" Groaning, he came. He hated laundry day…

"Now look who's calling for who?" Amy teased. Shadow glared at her, growling. "So…"

He grabbed her, putting her against him, while she squeaked in protest. Kissing her in a frenzied lip-lock, Shadow rubbed her flower again. "I promise to be as gentle as I can…" he vowed. He stroked her thighs lovingly, sitting her up with him. Jade green orbs shut away from the world, she slowly prepared herself. I want this…I want this… she chanted over and over in her head. Holding her just above his erected member, he kissed her gently. Carefully, he lowered her onto himself, penetrating her untouched flower. Tears streamed down her face, Amy choked back a sob. It was harder than it looks…

"Shh…" Shadow calmly shushed her. Wiping away her tears, he quickly broke through the barrier. For crying out loud (which she was), it hurt! I DID NOT sign up for this! "Take your time…"

Breathing was a relief, clinging onto him for some kind of support. She was now really his. But how the hell could he act so casual about this?! It enraged her, she knew there would be pain, but this was just ridiculous! All because he was turned on seeing her act so…violent. And so, over time, the pain gradually grew smaller, to which Amy was comfortable with. Raking her nails across his arms, she urged him to continue. Holding her by the waist, he began to thrust in and out, a pace that she could get used to. It hurt again…but she didn't tell him to stop. One minute turned into two, and soon, Amy and Shadow were moaning together. She moaned his name, while he grunted.

"G-Go…faster…" she managed. And Shadow complied with her wishes. Going into pure ecstasy, he pumped into her accordingly, breathing heavily. Amy moved with him, the rhythm he created flowing perfectly. Groaning, her nails found themselves digging in the skin of his arm. It hurt, providing that extra boost for him, Shadow went just a bit faster, growling. Her walls clenching around him…it would end. Giving a few more thrusts, Amy screamed his name as she released for the second time. Slowing down, he pulled out of her right before came. He collapsed next to her, her sweaty form glistening in the moonlight.

(You may now return your eyeballs to the screen. Not much, but here's the rest of the chapter.)

"I…I love you, Shadow." Amy whispered.

"I love you, too, Rose." he whispered back.

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"Come on, let's get outta here." Scourge whispered, putting away a camcorder.

"This is wrong, just destroy the damn thing." Sonic said.

"Um, who's in charge here? I've been wanting Pinkie since I first spotted her, now imagine that, but a thousand times worse, and with rape." the green hedgehog laughed. The Blur shuddered.

"But what about Fiona?"

"That slut ain't hittin' on nothing. Plus, she's already with our group. We need fresh meat."

"That's why I helped them get together…"

"Excuse me?!"

"The hell if I did?! I knew you were after her. That's why intentionally hooked them up." Sonic sneered. He was slapped, leaving a bruise on his cheek.

"Watch your goddamn mouth, Blue! You don't want the boss to wipe your little team out, do you?"

"…No…"

"Okay, then. Take the video and move on to phase four or three, wherever the hell we are. I'll be watching…"

"What would he want with this, anyway?" Sonic said disgusted.

"Hell if I know. But it's not your place to question it, either." Scourge shot back. He gave him a death glare. "Get going! We don't have all night!" he rushed.

Silver, you guys better have a plan…

I feel this chapter has been my worse yet, but OMG! People, you've witnessed my first lemon. I feel so naughty… *shudders* (I'd like some comments, please! I know I did horrible)

Anyway, now that that's out the way, let's move on with the story. Until then… -D.A.K