Amy blinks, looking rather surprised at your answer. "Oh Sonic…" she nearly swoons, "That's so sweet. I wouldn't expect that kind of reply from you."
You twitch your nose, slightly offended. "What? Can't I be honest and nice at the same time?"
Amy gushes out loud and quickly wraps her arms around your neck, squeezing tightly. You both then glance over at Silver, who is clearing his throat and watching you rather oddly. Apparently, you had forgotten he was still there…
"So…" he starts, "You two are…?"
"In love!" Amy cheers, "I mean Sonic won't outright say it himself, but I just know he feels the same way I do about him! Right, Sonic?"
Oh great, she's putting you on the spot… You shrug your shoulders and mumble a low reply. So low, you yourself aren't even sure what you're saying.
Silver leans in. "Sorry?"
"It doesn't matter!" Amy chimes, engulfing you in another tight hug, "All that matters is that Sonic does care about me! When he's good and ready, he'll say what's really in his heart loud enough for the world to hear!" She bats her eyelashes at you. "Won't you?"
You give a half-hearted smile. "Sure, why not…"
Amy jumps from her side, giddy with excitement, and skips out of the Mess Hall.
"Interesting girl," Silver comments as she disappears.
You shake your head but can't stop smiling. "She's one in a million."
CONTINUE TO CHAPTER 14.