Chapter 8: Lovers

Next Morning, 8 AM

My eyes stirred as I awoke. I look to see Tikal cuddling up to me. It was such an adorable site that I could only smile. Yesterday was probably the best and worst day of my life. It's the best because I learned that Tikal actually has romantic feelings for me as well, and we had very passionate sex twice yesterday. We did it once, got a bite to eat, then did it again. It was absolutely wonderful. It's the worst day of my life because I had to out my secret about Rouge to the group, shattering Knuckles and Blaze's relationships with Rouge AND me, and now they just think I'm a stoner who has no moral values. I mean the whole 'Tikal loves me' thing was a massive victory for me, but losing my best friend in Blaze because I fucked her now ex-girlfriend for some free weed is a massive loss that I don't think I'll ever be able to get over. I don't deserve Blaze's forgiveness for what I did to her. If I was her, I definitely wouldn't forgive me for that. I hope out of bed, walk out onto the balcony and light up a cigarette. I don't care what Tikal says, I need one right now.

"Why am I such a fuck up?" I sigh, saying to no one in particular.

"You're not a fuck up, Amy." A voice tells me.

"Knuckles?" I say.

Sure enough, Knuckles lands on the balcony next to me.

"We need to talk."

"There's nothing to talk about. I'm an awful person. I lied to you, I lied to Blaze, I lied to both of you for my own gain. I don't even like Rouge like that. I've just been so lonely that anytime that offer came up, I would have been stupid not to take it. It's hard for me to explain it in a way that would let you see it through my perspective. I was alone and had no one. I needed any kind of affection I could find, regardless of who was getting the shorter end of the stick. I was selfish. I'm so sorry I did this to you, Knuckles. I had no idea you were with Rouge. She never mentioned you once. Sadly, I can't say the same for Blaze, and I feel horrible about it. I broke her. If you hate me, I get it, trust me."

Knuckles sighed.

"I don't hate you, Amy, and I never will. Now am I upset about what you did, absolutely. I have every right to be upset. But I know you didn't know. I accept your apology. I'm still upset at you right now, but it'll pass. I'm more upset at Rouge than you. She used all three of us for some sort of gain for her. The biggest thing you need to do is to apologize to Blaze and tell her what you just told me." Knuckles said.

"Blaze hates me. She won't listen to me." I tell him.

"I think she'll here you out."

"Really?"

Knuckles nods.

"I hope you're right, Knuckles."

"Speaking of, where's Tikal?"

"She's asleep in my bedroom.

"Your bedroom?"

I begin to blush.

"Well, after I left..."

Knuckles then smirked.

"You two hooked up last night, didn't you?"

I nod.

"I told her how I felt about her, and it turns out she feels the same, so we kissed and one thing led to another, then another." I explain.

"Well, congrats to you both. I'm glad you've found someone who loves you." Knuckles smiles at me.

"Thank you, Knuckles." Tikal says, walking out onto the balcony. She was wearing one of my giant white t-shirts and a pair of my pink short shorts. She looked so hot right now. "I think Knuckles is right. You need to try to apologize to Blaze."

"How long have you been listening?" I ask, putting out my cigarette.

"About 2 minutes, so pretty much the most important part of the conversation.

"I hate to cut this short, but I got to get back to Angel Island and check on the Master Emerald. I'll see you two soon." Knuckles said as he glided away.

Tikal walked over and kissed me.

"Good morning." She said.

"And good morning to you, too, baby." I tell her. "How did you sleep?"

"Wonderful since it was with you." Tikal smiled and slightly blushed. "I agree with Knuckles, I think you should talk to Blaze about this."

"Tiks, there's absolutely no fucking way Blaze even wants me near her." I sigh. "And I don't blame her. I guess that's the price I pay for doing what I did."

"Amy Rose, you stop that right now. You will at least tell Blaze what you told Knuckles and have some peace. After that, whatever happens, happens."

"I'm so glad to have you." I say as I pull her in for a kiss. After a few seconds, I break it.

"Why did you break it?" Tikal pouted.

"Will you be my girlfriend, Tikal?" I ask.

"Yes, Amy, I will be your girlfriend." She said as she came in for another kiss. "I love you, Amy."

"I love you, too, Tikal." I say ask we kiss again.

Rouge's POV

Why the fuck did Amy have to go and run her little bitch mouth? She ruined everything I had going! I lost my man and my woman! I loved Knuckles and Blaze both very much, then little Miss Rose just had to ruin that. She'll pay for that. But before I deal with her, I've got something more important.

Central City Outskirts, 6 PM

I flew down to our meeting area to see who I was waiting for.

"Long time no see, Rouge." Scourge greeted.

"I can say the same to you, too, Scourge." I answer.

"So what are you up to now, Rouge?" Scourge asked.

"You up for a heist?"

"I'm listening." He grinned.

"You want to try again for the Master Emerald?"

"The last time we tried that, I ended up like this. Not that I'm complaining since it make me cooler and more powerful, and redheads dad was around."

"Well, he's dead and Knuckles isn't around as much so it shouldn't be that hard." I tell him as I walk up to him and begin to run my finger over his scars. "And I know you can't say no to this pretty girl right here."

"Count me in." He whispered seductively in my ear. "When do we start planning?"

"Way ahead of you." I tell him. "Here's how this is gonna go down."