Why I Stopped Chasing Part 2
A few days went by and Amy was back to her normal self…er normal healthier self that is. Part of her kept thinking back about that conversation with Shadow. How she finally was able to speak out her thoughts. Being heard out loud made it feel more….real. Sighing, she found herself excusing from the group, post Eggman attack, heading towards the beach. That was until she felt a familiar gust of wind around her. Followed by a light tap on her shoulder.
“Mind if I join you?” Closing her eyes she smiled before glancing back to see the casual stance he bore from time to time.
“If you don’t mind being near water too much.”
“Eh, I’ll figure it out. Besides, it’s a nice sunset and the beach has a perfect view.”
“Well actually” Amy giggled as Sonic raised a brow. “There is a place that is even more special when it comes to watching the sun set below the ocean horizon line.” A wave of her hand and he followed with curiosity written all over. But brushed it off as he watched the glowing rays reflect off her like an ethereal being.
They walked together mostly in calm silence for a while. The waves crashing to and fro the shoreline. Amy paused to take off her shoes, feeling the soft sand with every step and the waves wash over. A light breeze caused her quills to flow in the wind gracefully. Sonic couldn’t help but steal a glance every so often. Whilst also being cautious of the water too.
“So Ames…um…I’ve been meaning to ask you this for a bit.”
“Hm?” Coming out of her serene moment, watched as Sonic looked a bit…unsure and albeit nervously flustered? Instead of his cool, collected, self. “You can ask me anything.”
“Well it’s just…you’ve been more…quiet, erm I think Tails used the word reserved. Like you’re still you but there's a part of yourself that’s been…different.” Sonic growned, one hand over his face in both embarrassment and frustration.
“Sonic-”
“Are you alright Ames? I mean if there is something that’s bothering you, we’re all here for ya. Me especially, but, like, don’t feel like you have to tell us of course. But…we- I am worried a bit.” Amy breathed, biting her lip. He did notice and he’s the one initiating this conversation. Not totally unusual, but it was a unique change of pace here.
“Sonic” She sighed before stopping and turning to face him fully. “I suppose I have been distant lately. It’s nothing anyone’s done here. It’s more so of what I did that I’m…embarrassed about ish.”
“What you’ve done? Embarrassed? I don’t understand.” Closing her eyes she gripped her fist before breathing in deeply, gaining the courage to finally tell him everything.
“Long ago, I was our obsessed fangirl. The hero who saved the world from Eggman, etc. But the keyword here is obsessed. Overtime I got to know you and well you know, I said I loved you countless times, asking you insistently for a date, etc. I let my emotions run wild there. Though the one thing that remained true, yet changed for the how, is the fact that I love you. I still do.”
“Amy-”
“Please, let me finish. I have a point, I promise.” Holding up her hand and waiting for any chance of his speed breeze to hit her face. When it didn’t she continued.
“I love you for who you are, Sonic. Being free, having adventures and living in the moment. That’s why I fell for you. I also like being free and going on adventures and discovering everything I can about the world. Living my life the way I want to be as myself. It’s why I admire your spirit so much on the matter. You gave me the confidence to do so without trying.
But I can also see how saying how much I love you, wanting to start that relationship could also be viewed as being ‘tied down’ to a ‘domestic’ life. At least socially that’s how it’s viewed. However, I never- never, wanted that to be the truth. I could never even consider the idea of taking away the big part of why I fell for you. It’s not right.
After taking time to think about things, I decided to back off, be normal and just be there for you as I can without being so clingy. Sweet Gaia above it was so embarrassing how I acted before. Also, using my hammer in anger, not healthy.” Amy sighed before turning around to open her eyes at the sky above and the sea below.
“Sonic I will always love you. But I swear, if you never want this, I won’t ever bring it up again. I’ll be your friend and I’m more than satisfied with that. But that is my truth.” Turning her head slightly she saw the large boulder that sat upon the edge of the shoreline. Walking over she sat down on the highest peak. Surprised to hear familiar footsteps nearby.
“Wow…um…that’s a lot.”
“Yeah, but you deserve to know the truth. I’m not expecting anything except your truth about it. Which, take your time.” Feeling him sit down beside her, the silence between them grew again. Sonic, hands together and twirling thumbs around, kept glancing between the sun set and Amy. This was a somewhat unexpected turn, but he had a gut feeling this conversation would lead to her heart. Just wasn’t done in a way that he found normal. But even so, there is only one thing she asked, his truth.
“You sure have your surprises, Ames.” He giggled as she smiled briefly before looking down. “But I think I would be lying if I said I didn’t care for you the same way either.”
“What?” Turning around she soon was met with his lips pressed against the back of her hand.
“Amy, I love you too.” His smile only grew as her eyes widened in utter shock. “You’re strong, compassionate, a heart for the world and others like nobody else. The talent you have whilst fighting and the talent of being the creative you I’m fond of. You….your smile is one I would miss seeing every day.” He moved closer with one hand gently reaching out, resting against her cheek.
“I’m not the best with words, but perhaps I can show you…may I?” With a small, yet confused nod, he leaned in and gave a simple, light and meaningful kiss upon her lips. Before pulling away and resting his forehead against her own.
“Sonic…” Amy breathed before feeling his thumb brush against her lower lip.
“Overtime you’ve managed to catch up with the speed my heart races every time I see you. Er…ugh that was corny.”
“Yeah…but I like it.” Amy smiled, a slight hue of pink tinted her cheeks.
“Amy you mean so much more to me than I ever thought possible. I…I can’t imagine what it would be like without you in my life. May I…ask you to be ‘my gal’ even-though-you-are-your-own-person-and-nobody-will-ever-own-you?” Amy giggled and lunged just enough to wrap her arms around his neck and press her head against his chest with a nod.
“I would love to.” She breathed. Slowly he wrapped his arms around her too and rested his head atop hers.
“I’m yours too.” He whispered. Gently caressing her back briefly before pulling back and gingerly leading her into another soft kiss.
The moment between them, full of wonder and new beginnings for them both. Even if they have a long way to go, especially when it came to a familiar red and black hedgehog that has occupied in their hearts as well. Nearby he watched everything go down and for the first time in a while, gave a genuine half smile before disappearing. His time would come but for now, this is about the two of them. That was more than he could ask for….their happiness.