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Shadow & Amy - Sudden Realization Of Love

5. You were arguing. I hate you! I LOVE you! Oops.

Following the Ultimate Lifeform was no easy task, but then Amy Rose rarely turned down a challenge, especially if she 'knew' she was right. It had all started with a single thought - she'd never seen Shadow the Hedgehog eat. She then became curious about his eating habits and his diet, and this jumped to worrying if he was eating properly at all. If he'd just answer a simple question or two, this would all be over and done with, but nooo. Shadow had to be difficult.

In today's latest struggle, she had a picnic basket in one hand, and was struggling not to summon her infamous mallet in the other. She had thought she saw the familiar glow of his 'chaos control' in the area, and she wasn't going to leave until A) he answered her questions, and/or B) ate something good for him. Her basket was loaded with fruits and vegetables, some sandwiches, and bottles of water. One had to be prepared in case this became a daily routine.

Maybe shouting his name wouldn't help matters, but desperate times call for desperate measures. "Shadow the hedgehog, you better stay right there!"

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Was he being followed? Shadow couldn't shake the feeling, but it didn't truly matter, not when he had more important things to do. What things, you ask? Top secret agent stuff of course! He jumped, skated and grinded through the rooftops, and occasionally, he cheated here and there by teleporting. You know, a normal hedgehog's day.

"...!" He freezes at the sound of his name, his ears twitching at the familiar —and overly loud— voice. Amy Rose? It's amazing how her voice traveled all the way to the roof! Shadow peeks from the top of a not obnoxiously tall building, spotting the petite pink hedgehog. Ah, what did she want now? She didn't seem to be in danger or anything... Maybe she only wanted him to find the blue furball or something. That mere thought made him roll his eyes.

"What is it?" He barks at her, how dared she bother him in the middle of his secret stuff?!

So, all the way up there? ... Fine! She could still handle it! She swallowed down some of her anger, because she knew if she expressed too much of it, he'd run away.

"I... have a present for you." Which technically wasn't a lie, she did have stuff to give him. "So you need to stay right there! ... Or come down to me." Which honestly would be a lot easier. "Either way, we're meeting up, so that's that!" Without waiting to hear his response, she headed for the building, intending to find the stairs and make her way to the top.

He raises an eyebrow, if she can see that anyway. A present... for him? That seems to stir something since he doesn't say anything for a moment, but he doesn't flee either. But for another moment he toys with the idea of making her come to him, a little devilish smirk taking shape on his snout. Was it that important for her to go all the way up to where he was?

Ah, but she's so determined to reach him already, that something impulses him to simply jump down to where she is instead. Huh. So much for trying to make her life a little harder...

It would have taken her too long to get up there anyway, making him waste his time! Yes, what a good excuse that one was.

Upon reaching the ground, he crosses his arms upon his fluffy chest, looking at her, his whole demeanor just yells, I'm waiting! He just needs to start tapping his foot on the ground to look like Sonic, really.

Amy nearly jumped herself, startled at how easy it was to get him to come down. This was a good sign! Maybe today, everything would go her way. A smile brightened on her face, and she held up the basket by both hands.

"Well, I've never seen you eat, so I was wondering if you were getting all your proper nutrients!" She thought she sounded awfully smart. "I brought you a bunch of yummy and healthy foods to eat, and you can tell me all about your diet! I want every last detail."

Shadow had to stare at that smile for a second or two before reacting at her offering the basket. It was just so bright. He would never admit it out loud but he liked that smile. Amy's and only hers. It brought him a feeling of nostalgia that he couldn't place his finger on. But he doesn't allow himself to dwell too much into it, hadn't he let go of the past after all?

His eyes widen for a split second at her reasoning. Was she truly worried about that?

...

How stupid! He gives the basket a stare, and then...

"I don't need to eat, Rose." Of course she didn't know that, how could she, they barely ever talked without it ending in shouts and screams, but he's sure to make it sound like if he had told her several times before!

The pause before his words was long, and so Amy thought he was perhaps overwhelmed with gratitude. It had probably been ages since anyone had even tried to look after him, which was a pity. Once you got to know Shadow, he wasn't so bad. In fact, there were times he was even better than Sonic here and there. Not that she'd admit this, but look how grateful he was... Maybe she could even get a smile out of this big...

... BIG JERK.

"Hey!" She countered, pushing the basket forward. "First off, my name is Amy, call me Amy! And secondly, everyone needs to eat! At least take a look, I worked hard on this!"

Amy pushes that basket enough for him to actually hold it, if only because he doesn't want her pushing him with it! That'd be just rude!

Shadow opens his mouth to retort about it. About her name being also Rose! About how he truly didn't need to eat! But he stops—no words come from him at her last sentence. She worked hard on this?

"Hmph..." He couldn't just not say anything though, but lifts the napkin inside the basket taking a look at all that food. Ah... It smelled nice... There is fruit, he does like fruit... it's sweet and juicy and... And she didn't make it! But she carried it around all the time, looking for him... The basket was a little heavy, he had to notice.

Aw man, now he feels a little guilty and he doesn't like it! This is all her fault! No one asked her to do anything! Instead of thanking her, he gives her a bit of a glare.

"You shouldn't have." Waaaaait for it... "You've only wasted your time."

Granted, at first blush it didn't look as if it took a lot of effort. Truthfully Amy had carefully selected each item, based on freshness and taste, so he could get the best ones. They were rather pricey too, and sadly helping save the world on a couple of occasions still didn't pay the bills.

Amy dared to hope he was going to be thankful... and again had her hopes dashed.

"Oooh, you... you...!" Her fists clenched, still somewhat urging to grab her hammer. "I'm trying to do something for you, and that's what you have to say? You had better take this home with you, and you'd better eat every single in there!"

Why was she getting so worked up about this?! He truly couldn't understand how he was supposed to be thankful at something he didn't need! Her intentions should count though, but he didn't want her wasting her time either!

This is so confusing... Amy had to be even harder to understand than Rouge! And that was saying something! She usually just let it go, albeit, she was almost as practical as him, or maybe... It suddenly occurs to him that maybe people had to get used to him, changed their ways to be able to be around him. It wasn't that they understood, they just didn't care enough to keep trying.

Not Amy. If he recalled correctly, most of their stupid fights had started the same way, with her worrying, with her trying. And there she was again, worrying and trying...

"Why?" Seriously? Was that the best he could come up with?

What kind of question was that? Amy put her hands on her hips, refusing to back down. This was going to end with him eating the stuff in the basket, or eating her mallet. "Because it's good for you, and even Ultimate Lifeforms need to eat healthy! Why do you always... always have to question every single thing!"

Now she was the one tapping her foot impatiently. "If you got sick because you were being stubborn, that would be embarrassing for everyone."

Ah... That gets Shadow blinking, his frown mellowing down considerably. She had a good point, but it's what she says last is what makes him smirk, if only a little. He doesn't need to think much of the answer.

"Because I like knowing every single thing behind your reasonings." It's a bit of a realization, truly. But if he thought about it a bit more, it helped him to understand her better, maybe he didn't like to fight with her all the time!

"If I got sick, would you take care of me?" Yes, yes he really is asking it, to his surprise even, that little smirk never wavering.

"Of course I would, you jerk!"

... Huh. Even that has to make her pause for a moment, eyes darting away in thought. It had come out without thinking too hard. Well... well was it really so shocking? He was a friend (sort of), and she cared about all her friends (technically), so logic would dictate that if a friend was sick she would take care of them. Yes, there was no shock there, so she resumed her haughty look easily.

"I know you would hate it, but I don't care."

Shadow's smirk grew wider, in fact it could probably be classified as a smile, even.

Hate it? That's where she was wrong. Sometimes... sometimes he just wished he could get a break, he wasn't exactly sure if he would hate it or not, she was pretty loud at times...

"Ah? Since when do you know me so well?" And just to prove her wrong, he offers the basket back. He might just be teasing her! But Shadow being Shadow, one could never be too sure.

Oh no he didn't. Amy took a step backwards, refusing to take the basket back. It was his now! "You don't let anybody know you." She crossed her arms and turned away from him, keeping her nose up. "That's why I had to guess when it came to what food you like! I picked a whole bunch of different ones so you'd find something. Is it really that hard for you to say thank you?" Huff huff of her nose, tap tap of her shoes.

Again, she managed to make him feel a pang of guilt. This time it doesn't make him too mad, but he actually remained remorseful. Her words couldn't be any more true. He never allowed anyone to know him, he considered it a waste of time.

She wasn't going to leave him alone if he didn't show he cared, was she?

Maybe he didn't want her to leave him alone...

...

Oh.

Well, despite of their constant fighting, Amy wasn't entirely disgusting to be around. She always managed to make him feel something. Anger, most of the time, he wasn't going to deny it, but whenever she would smile for whatever reason... The sun wasn't as bright.

He doesn't utter a word, but he actually looks into the basket, carefully choosing something—are those strawberries? He picks one, and takes a bite. It was so sweet! It had obviously been chosen to perfection! Too bad Amy wasn't looking!

In fact the 'silence' made things worse. Amy took it this time to mean that Shadow was still being stubborn and refusing to take anything from the basket. Why, if she was a weaker girl, she might just cry. Good thing she was so strong...

"Fine!" Her voice was breaking. "If you want to starve or be sick or whatever, go ahead! See if I care! But I'm not giving all my hard work to an ungrateful, stupid..." She trailed off as she finally looked at him again, and saw him chewing.

Whoops.

Shadow was just finishing the other half of that strawberry, not really worrying about what she was saying, because in truth, he knew he was being stubborn. He knew he was a pain to be around at times, and it was completely on purpose most of them. So, what Amy is saying, it doesn't offend him, not much anyway. She was just being honest.

He finally swallows, savoring that sweetness for as long as he could. Maybe he could indulge himself with another...? Ah hell, there he goes, grabbing another of those perfect strawberries.

"Oh, please, go on." And he bites it. He might not only be enjoying the berry, but also Amy's confusion.

Her cheeks flushed with humiliation, becoming redder than those savory strawberries. No going back and pretending not to have said anything. She shot her eyes down, and her arms slid, meeting behind her back awkwardly.

"... Sorry." She mumbled, twisting her ankle about. "I, um... I'm glad you like them."

Now, hearing her apologize is something he wasn't expecting. But those cheeks, they looked as red as her lovely dress! He doesn't know if he should laugh at it, he chooses just to utter an amused hmph.

"Don't be ridiculous—" Again, waaaaait for it. "You have nothing to apologize for." He had to look away when he says that, but then, he clears his throat and...

"Since you were so kind to bring me this offering... I will grant you one wish." He said as he bowed at Amy. Was he even serious? Maybe...

Amy blinked a few times in sheer disbelief. Was he being sincere, or trying to trick her? Against her own will, her cheeks reddened even further. Words were lost, and she tugged on the end of her dress just to occupy her hands. "I, um... Well..."

What could she wish for that he could grant? If she wished for him to stop being so obnoxious, the fight would ensue all over again. She bit her lip, and decided to be honest with him.

"I just wish you'd take care of yourself."

What a strange request... But hey, he brought it upon himself, he supposed, but when had he ever lied to her anyway? He never spoke just because he could, so, yes, he was being sincere. It's the least he could do. He could also say sorry and thank you, but wasn't that just a hassle?

Shadow gave her a perplexed stare.

"You truly are weird." Notice that he wasn't saying he wouldn't do it or at least try! But it made him wonder, wasn't he taking enough care of himself?

For once she wasn't insulted. Amy found herself smiling all over again. Maybe it was the way he said it, or the confusion written all over his face, but she found no reason to be upset in his words. There was even a chuckle to go along with it.

"Maybe just a little." She replied, rocking back and forth on her feet. "... You can keep the basket, even when it's emptied."

It was even more puzzling that she wasn't yelling at him again, that had to be a personal record of some kind. But he cannot eat all that food by himself! Alright, he can, but he doesn't want to! How could he let her know this without igniting that sparkle of anger again? His stare traveled from her to the basket and then to her again, and finally to his shoes... He was finding it hard to speak all sudden.

Edited 2016-05-02 20:21 (UTC)

Amy was so used to Shadow's long stretches of silence that she had no idea he was grasping for words. Believing her mission to be a complete success, she turned away from him once more, intending to leave him alone. It's what he wanted, right?

"You're welcome." She chirped, despite knowing full well she wouldn't get the thank you. "Just don't eat everything at once, or you'll get the ultimate stomachache."

Oh dear Chaos, why was it so hard to say it?! He rarely, if ever, struggled with his words. He was well known for being blunt, after all. But since it was so hard to say it, apparently his other option was just to grab her by her wrist to stop her.

"Amy--!" Don't go!

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