Silence.
That's what I'm greeted with as I enter the room.
It is a dark room, only brightened by a small lamp on a brown, oak desk. Besides it is a office chair, holding its occupant; Vector. It has been a while since I've seen the gargantuan, green croc and his friends, aslo in the room. They consist of Charmy, a tiny bee with a big, energetic attitude, and Espio, a martial arts experienced chameleon, with a stoic personality. Vector is surprised to see me, his eyes bulging with shock. Espio on the other hand, doesn't give it any attention, before Charmy starts shouting about my arrival with a cheerful voice. "Look everyone, Sonics here! Someone came! Yay!" The bumbling bee parades, presumably bored of the lack of visitors.
"Sonic?! Why are you here?!" Vector shouts, still confused about my appearance in the location. "Why are you of all people here?" He continues.
I'm conflicted on what I should tell them, knowing team chaotix are not the most.. reliable sources.
Espio jumps into the conversation, Expertly jumping from the corner he was just in. He stares at me, his long, yellow horn pointing into my eyelids, as the others simply watch.
"I'm confused. How did you get here? And why do you of all animals need love advice?" Espio asks, making me gulp. He's going to be a little judgemental of my reasons.
"Yeah Sonic, all the girls must love ya, why do you need to be here?" Charmy adds, floating around the room in all his energetic hyperactivity.
"Well you see... I kind of came here because.. because.." I mutter, stuttering in the process.
"Come on then! Get to the point!" Vector shouts, as he tries guy to pull Charmy down from the sky.
"I need love advice because... I like someone. Not like romantically or anything! Or maybe I do.. I just-"
"We'll then we've got you covered ya little blue rodent! Come to our program today, and we'll give you all the relationship advice you could ask for!" Vector interrupts.
I nod my head, a sign that I agree to the deal, as my breath starts to ease up a little, my hyperventilating becoming less frequent by the second.
"First though... You've got to sign a little paperwork! You only have to put your signature down though!" My emerald friend tells, as he slams the desk with a tower of contract. What looks like hundreds of pages are stacked on top each other, making it stand tall; and very shaky. It's so high, it touched the concrete ceiling!
I ask for a pen, getting my wish granted by Espio, who quickly throws the pen towards me. I catch it (expertly done if I do say so myself) and begin to scribe down my initials.
"So... are you ready to pay up?" Vector says with a grimace after I've sighted the contract. I stare at him, annoyed.
"Usually we make people pay for our... services, but we won't stoop so low to make our friends pay up. Take a seat." Espio chimes in, making me smirk.
Vector, clearly agitated by the chameleon's interface begins to protest the idea, to nobody's fanfare.
"Now, let's continue. We all have one big question on our minds." Espio says as I take a seat at the comforting desk.
"WHOS THE LUCKY GIRL?!" The group shouts simultaneously, a curiosity in their cheery voices, though Espio isn't as energetic as the others.
"Do I have to-"
Reading my words like a book, (Though I doubt Vector reads much, not his thing) my crocodile friend turns to page 54 of the contract, in which it states that 'the subordinates of the program must disclose the one they admire so much to call upon our services.' It makes me wonder how this scummy company got such good legal work done, as I sigh.
"Well.. I'd choose to have the person remain anonymous but if I have to.. I suppose I can." I state, ready to disclose my love. They put their hands over their ears in a witty charade to make me say it, as I stutter out "A-Amy."
Vector goes hog wild, as Charmy consumes the juicy the gossip. Espio remains calm keeping a level head *atleast someone here knows how to do their job* I think, as the expert combatant gives himself a moment to think.
"Amy huh? This is going to be a hard situation, due to your.. lack of control when she is around" He mutters, referencing my avoidance of the pink girl when she is around.
I start to regret my decision to come here because of my friends' behaviours, the entire group being an absolute riot; a good thing! Except when you want relationship advice.
"So.. let's talk business. Why do you like Amy? What do you like about her personality? How far are you willing to go for you and hers future?" Asks Espio.
As I'm surrounded from top to bottoms with questions, I start to think about the things I like about her. After a quick search through my thoughts I answer. "Well she's just a kind, gracious person! Not to mention her help with Knuckles and the resistance. She's so nice to everyone! It blows me away. Not to mention her look- never mind I said nothing!" I say with a blush, the realisation of what I just said only sinking in as it's too late to do something.
My purple companion chuckles, as he continues his speech, to Charmy's unrivalled boredom. The little kid flys around the room some more before intruding into the conversation.
"You two are SOOOOOO boring! Your normally like, so much cooler Mr. Sonic! Can't we talk about like.. Giant robots?! Or the newest issue of Spider-Man!" He chimes with a grin.
"No Charmy, we have too do this job. Soon we won't be able to pay the rent. Apartment or not, a living space is expensive." Espio reply's, making the happy hornet groan.
"We aren't even going to get payed for this gig! I'm outta here!" Vector moans, as he walks out the door. His back is soon met with a ninja star, as Espio beckons him back into the cramped office. He sighs and trudges back in.
"I'll pay, it's no biggie. Tis what friends for!" I add, putting dollar signs into the crocs eyes, putting him right back in his seat.
"So, let's cut to the chase. I need some actual advice! Can you give me some, please?" I ask, as I'm getting pretty impatient with the groups antics.
"I don't get it! Why doesn't he just ask her to be her girlfriend, and they like.. get married?" Asks Charmy in a childish tone.
"That's not how it works, know it all!" Vector shouts as he swats the bumblebee out of the way, to no result besides a twirling gold chain on his neck.
"sigh. Look sonic, we don't have to long till these two start a tussle. I'd recommend just asking to go out. You don't have to be all lovey dovey bout it, I know that's not your style. But an invite would be fine. I don't believe it'll take a lot of convincing to get Amy somewhere." Espio told as he began to push back on his fellow teammates' battle.
I look at him in the eyes and then ask one more question. "Where'd you recommend I take her then?"
He seems lost in his thoughts for a second before finally answering. "Did you hear about that new cinema in studiopolis? Could watch a movie. Though I'd- AGH STOP IT CHARMY!- personally chose that.. cafe in emerald hill.. Espio suggested, as he put all of his focus into the brawl that had started in the tiny office space. 'Hope the neighbours don't hear' I thought to myself as I left a tip at the table. "I'll be seeing y'all around! Update yourselves when I get back!" I let out, though I couldn't be heard due to the noise of the newly formed battleground. I shrugged as I ran down the stairwell I came up, leaving station square. After hitching an unnecessary albeit entertaining train ride, I drop off at green hill, where my house is settled.
It's a small but joyous home, with a beautiful blue painted roof added to prescribe some colours to the building. It has a checkpoint mailbox, reflective windows and an embroidered flower on the door mat. (courtesy of Amy of course.) I shiver as I enter my home. It was late now, the twinkling stars decorating the midnight blue sky's with light. I sat down, tired. It had been a long day. I popped on the news-Top headline was about an earthquake in metropolis. *Guess i'm not going there with Amy* I think to myself, leaving only the option of the cafe. Wonder if Amy likes coffee. God I should know this stuff by now.
After a quick shower, I read a few chapters of a book series. I'm not usually the one for reading,(unless it's Eggmans secret files hehe!) but I felt obligated to, due to Amy and Tails both saying it's great. I peeked at the cover before reading. It was a cute illustration of the ocean. Well it would be to anyone else, but I put it down due to my... phobia of water to put it lightly. So I read said chapters before dropping out. Maybe I would've been less queasy if it didn't have that illustration.
I sit in my bed. The warmth of the covers swallow me whole as I'm slowly transported into a world of wonder-Sweet dreams.
Suddenly, I wake up.
My temperature is higher than the very sun itself as I drink the can of chaos cola on my bedside cabinet. Im blinded by thoughts for the future. Will Tomorrow go well? I sure hope so. What if she wants to go somewhere else? I try not to doubt myself though, shelving those thoughts for another day. Im sonic after all. I have to be confident! That's what everyone expects me to be anyway. And I am!.. when I'm fighting Eggman. Not so much when I'm contemplating about my love life's future.
There's no worry though right? Amy has shown she likes me back.. and so I just have to make an impression! *don't act so obsessive sonic* I think to myself. This is something Amy would be thinking about, not the blue blare!
And so I try to fall back asleep. I really do.
But my eyelids are glued open. They stare into the void that is the darkness of the night, as I finally turn the lights on.
What do I do?
Can't sleep but can't really do anything.
Guess I'll go for a midnight run!
I slam the door open (pretty stylistically if I do say so myself!) and begin to dash through the spirals of the geometric grass of the greens.
Then I sit down after a while. Might as well have a rest if I can't sleep.
I watch the starry night sky blanket the sun, as only the moon stands.
suddenly, a lightning bolt hits the ground, shaking my very core. Surprised me.
As if on queue, a red streak quickly rotates into my direction, before stoping. I recognise who the mysterious figure is instantly.
Shadow the damn hedgehog.
"What are you doing here." he asked me with a scoff.
"I could say the same to you." I replied.
"You didn't answer my question."
"Well Shadow, your answer is there!" I say as I point to my home.
"Why aren't you sleeping In said home?" he fires back.
"Can't sleep, that's all. Going to meet with a friend tomorrow." I reply. He stares at me.
"What is it like? Having those meetings?" He asks in response.
"What do you mean by that?"
"What I mean is having.. people to support you." He says.
I scoff at him, returning his former look before returning with "Shadow, you have many friends. Rouge, Omega and me!" He ponders his next words carefully before turning toward me and saying "Thanks for that."
I smirk. "Looks like Mr 'Damn fourth chaos emerald' is becoming a softie!" I let out. Annoyed at my banter, he scoots off into the distance. I start to laugh.
Looks like this day out with Amy may very well be a success.