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slytherinshua · 2 months

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COOKING WITH PRINCE

genre. fluff. crack. warnings. obv this wouldn't happen irl it's all just for fun <3 i tried to emulate prince's captions in his videos as best i could, as well as his overall vibe but i am just a new ghostie so sry if its a bit inaccurate :( pairing. prince x fem!reader. wc. 720. request. requested by @haecien, here: cooking w prince even if he doesn't get the recipe a/n. mwahaha so ofc i had to start writing for ghost9 babies someday and prince was a good place to start esp since his cooking videos are absolutely amazing (go show them a lot of love if you haven't already as well as prince's (and all of ghost9's) instagram!!!) and stan ghost9 obv

you didn’t plan on crashing your boyfriend’s solo baking fest in the practice room on a random tuesday afternoon

you weren’t even used to the prospect of your boyfriend cooking

for the years you’ve been dating Prince, you have done 100% of the baking in the relationship (though you had always urged him to try it out since it was fun)

ever since his videos have been doing better than anyone could have predicted, he’s been excited to make something with whatever he had on his hands

from the usual baking ingredients along with several very overripe bananas, you could easily tell what he was planning to bake today: banana bread, one of your favourites

but also knowing your boyfriend, you knew things would probably turn into a disaster if he didn’t have a recipe

so naturally the first thing you asked was to see the recipe he was following

“I swear I had one somewhere when I was gathering the ingredients, but I literally can’t find it.”

he just brushed off your concerns about him possibly poisoning himself, you, and the ghost9 members

“The last time I baked, I didn’t even follow the recipe because it was in cups. It’ll be fine, baby, you just need to have faith.”

you were planning to leave and let him film in peace, but your boyfriend was persistent that you stay especially because he was making one of your favourite baked goods

you relented easily, really it was hard to say no to him, plus the prospect of baking together seemed kind of fun!

more like a chaotic disaster…

most of it was spent playfully arguing over how much of each ingredient to put in

Prince seemed insistent that you should remember exactly how much of every ingredient for him to measure down to the gram

obviously, you didn't, and eventually you stopped trying to help completely and just let him do his thing

though you did stay behind him to supervise, and your hands were visible in the final video messing with his hair and occasionally giving him a loving slap tap on the cheek when he messed something up

once the banana bread was finally in the oven, the two of you joked about what the voiceover should be

you didn't have the highest expectations for how it tasted, but you knew it would at least be pretty good

all the things your boyfriend had cooked in the past had been decently delicious

it turned out pretty well, and you were happy you were there to annoy him help him with it

bonus: what I think the voiceover would be like

welcome back to cooking in the practice room 🧑‍🍳 until I get busted by my manager 🚨👮 today we have a very special guest joining us 👀🥁✨my girlfriend✨ that’s right 😍 us idols 🧑‍🎤🎤 are actually in relationships 😘 despite what most people want to believe! tbh my girlfriend was not 🙅‍♂️ supposed to be joining me today 😔 but we’re making banana bread 🍌🍞 which happens to be her favourite 😍‼️ so I just had to let her join 🤷‍♂️ as you probably know if you watched my chocolate stuffed coffee bun 🍫☕ video, I don’t bake… but my girlfriend does 🎉 I had a recipe for this, but I think peter got hungry 😋 and ate it or something, so no recipe 📄🚫 but again, at least I have my girlfriend 💃 so it should be fine, right? she’s made this hundreds 👩‍🏫 of times 🧑‍🍳🍞 (she’s literally a minion guys idk why she loves bananas so much 🍌⁉️) but despite that she is still somehow clueless 🤓 as to how much flour I should be measuring 😍 but it’s fine 👌 we just dumped sugar 🍭 flour ❕ butter 🧈 bananas 🍌 eggs 🥚 and baking powder into a bowl 🥣 and hoped that they would magically ✨🧙 turn into banana bread 🤔 and guess what 🧐 they did ✨😍 I also added chocolate 🍫 because my girlfriend materialized it out of nowhere 💁‍♀️🍫 I have no one but my girlfriend to thank 😚 for distracting me by pulling on my hair 💆‍♂️ and telling me I was doing it wrong every 2 minutes 😘 but jokes 👎 on her because this banana bread was delicious even without a recipe 😏 10/10 would bake again 🥸

↳ ghost9 taglist: @haecien,, @eternalgyu,, @weird-bookworm,,

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dracarialove · 6 days

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📄 F it, I'm posting my finished fics here, too 📄

*Check the 'rouge's heart' tag if you haven't read previous chapters

[Chapter 5: Violence]

Blaze was clipping up her hair in her signature ponytail when the doorbell rang; before she could call out to Silver, he was already telling her he would answer it. The white hedgehog opened the door and greeted Rouge, inviting her inside.

"Lookin' sharp," she said, pointing to the teal blazer and black bowtie he was wearing.

Silver tightened his tie and smiled. "Thanks. Blaze should be out in a minute."

They chatted briefly until the lavender cat walked into the room, her slim figure presented in a knee-length magenta dress with a single ruffled strap crossing over to one shoulder. Red strappy heels covered her feet, and she had applied a nude gloss to her lips.

"Wow, Blaze!" Rouge exclaimed, impressed. "I've never seen you so stylish."

The princess shot her a sly look as she slipped one gloved hand around Silver's arm. "It's not often that I get dressed up. Besides, we're not all like you, hoarding outfits for every occasion!"

The bat rolled her eyes and swatted the air, grinning as she turned back toward the door. "You guys ready to go?"

The couple followed, Silver grabbing his keys. "Let's hit the town!"

***

Shadow's stint at the coffee shop was almost over, the grumpy hedgehog having worked a rare morning shift. His mood was sour as he and his coworker blasted through a rush of customers. The hour of repetitive labor left him irritated and ready to clock out, continuously checking the time once his coworker had gone outside for a short break.

He let out an aggravated sigh when another customer walked in only a few minutes after the rush had subsided. The red echidna stomped his way over to the counter, a steamed expression plastered on his face.

Shadow's eyes narrowed slightly as he watched the angry patron approach the register. Knuckles stopped at the counter, staring across at Shadow with an unflinching frown stamped across his tan muzzle.

Hyper-aware of the echidna's hostile body language, the neutral hedgehog remained on his guard as he held eye contact, then dully mustered a customer-friendly phrase. "Can I help you?"

"Stay away from Rouge," Knuckles growled.

Shadow responded with the furrowing of his brow and a quiet scoff. "You're looking for trouble, threatening me. I don't care who you are – if you think you can scare me, you're sorely mistaken."

"I'm not trying to scare you, tough guy. I'm warning you. You back off of my woman if you don't want a problem!"

Knuckles raising his voice set off Shadow's growing frustration, the dark hedgehog refusing to accept the disrespect. He replied in a sharp tone, "You're the one who needs to back off. You must have a death wish – or maybe you're just stupid – to challenge someone whose capabilities go beyond your comprehension."

The echidna started to ball his fists, the two men staring each other down. Shadow continued, "Besides, if Rouge is 'your' woman, and she's taken a liking to me, what does that say about your inability to keep her interest?"

He didn't know if it was true, if Rouge really was in a relationship with the angry stranger in front of him; but he hated being talked down to, and had easily pegged Knuckles' weakness when it came to insults. The redhead's frown turned into a toothy scowl as he suddenly raised his fists and swung.

"Chaos Control!"

***

The telekinetic hedgehog was the driver for their night out, all three of them hopping into the silver Camaro that boasted two bright teal stripes down the hood. They headed downtown, soon being surrounded by countless bars, clubs, and restaurants – all brightly-lit with energetic music pouring from the windows. Per Blaze's suggestion, they pulled into the parking lot of a restaurant bar, Silver scooting his car into an empty corner spot.

A human hostess met them when they walked through ruby-colored double doors, then led them past a number of tables filled with a mixture of diners; some human, some Mobian, all enjoying their meals and drinks with their personal groups.

She sat them at a booth near the back, Blaze and Silver sitting on one side while Rouge took the other. The woman handed them menus and offered to provide a pitcher of water for the table, which they graciously accepted before she left them to decide on entrées.

"The salmon sounds good," Blaze commented, drawing Silver's attention to her menu, "but it's kind of expensive."

He skimmed the price and smiled up at her. "Get whatever you want – it's a special occasion. I think I'll have the pasta salad. See anything you like, Rouge?"

"Hmm..." the bat wondered, tapping an index finger against her chin. "Maybe fettuccine, that's always a safe choice. Although, it might be worth it to try the grilled chicken."

Blaze perked up as she closed her menu. "Oh! I can vouch for the chicken. Certainly worth it."

"I'll take your word for it, then," she responded, snapping the menu shut with one hand.

When the waitress came by to place their pitcher of water on the table, the triad put in their orders and each poured a glass for themselves. The uplifting orchestra music playing through the restaurant's speakers coupled with the soft orange lights to set a positive mood for their evening, even as Silver brought up a subject that was still considerably sore.

"Hey, so, I know it just happened," he started, addressing Rouge, "and you don't have to talk about it if you don't want to... but I wanted to ask how you're holding up since the whole debacle with Knuckles."

Blaze lightly slapped his arm, but the strong-willed bat was determined not to let the breakup get to her; if she was going to get over him, she did need to talk about it. No amount of crying alone would help her completely heal from the pain, so Rouge smiled and made eye contact with Silver.

"You know, it still stings – and maybe it will for a while – but I think I'm coming more to terms with it as the days go by."

"I don't think I've ever met another woman as emotionally strong as you," Blaze commented, picking up her water. "Already starting to get over Knuckles, when Amy bursts into tears every time Sonic doesn't answer her calls!"

Silver chuckled and Rouge shrugged. The bat didn't want to mention her new love interest just yet, thinking it would be better to get her frustrations out first. She could save the good news for last and close out their dinner with happier thoughts.

So, while they waited for their food to arrive, she recounted the hurtful events while sprinkling in complaints about both Knuckles and Julie-Su. A cathartic experience, it allowed the treasure hunter to fully enjoy her meal once their waitress came around with the dishes and drinks.

***

Time was frozen, Knuckles' balled fist hovering in the air above the coffee shop counter. His mouth was agape, canines exposed in a display of aggression, fierce eyes alive with rage. The powerful hedgehog walked around the counter, trying to remember if he'd seen the echidna before.

The only instance he could pull forth was a mere possibility; a red BMW speeding down the street as he and Rouge enjoyed warm beverages outside the shop. Although it could've been anyone driving such a vehicle, it was the only conclusion he could draw, as there hadn't been anyone around the first time he'd spoken to her.

"Pathetic," Shadow mumbled to himself as he rolled along his skates to stand behind Knuckles.

As time began to speed back up, the Ultimate Lifeform hooked one foot under the echidna's legs and pushed them out from under him. Knuckles dropped, the forward momentum of his punch slamming his jaw onto the countertop as he fell. He let out an agonized shout as he tumbled to the floor, then clutched his muzzle and grabbed the counter to pull himself up.

Shaking, the echidna's eyes watered and he continued to groan in anguish. A splitting headache shocked through his skull and he remained kneeled on the floor while Shadow stood away from him, his baritone voice cutting through the otherwise quiet coffee shop.

"Get out of here. I don't want to have to expend any more energy on you."

Knuckles turned and glared up at him, attempting to speak but immediately clutching his mouth again before finally standing. Shadow remained on the defensive as the echidna chose to leave, his crimson gaze following the attacker until he was out the door.

He watched Knuckles climb into the same BMW that he had seen the evening before – initially invisible as he had parked in the farthest spot from the entrance – and made a mental note to speak with Rouge about the enraged echidna.

***

As the three of them were eating their respective meals, Blaze prodded Rouge about where she had run off to the previous day. "You said it would be good, so let's hear it."

"I met someone interesting the other day," the bat answered, trying to keep her smile from turning into a grin.

Silver's eyes widened a bit. "Woah, already? I knew you were quick about picking up new guys, but that has to be a record."

"Hey!" she retorted playfully, stabbing a piece of chicken with her fork. "This one doesn't count, okay; probably the first time I wasn't trying to find a lover after a breakup."

The hedgehog argued through a mouthful of pasta salad, "Well, it's extra impressive, then."

He covered his mouth when Blaze made a disgusted face, using his telekinesis to pull a napkin from the dispenser. The lemon-eyed cat turned to Rouge and said, "So, tell us about him."

The bat swallowed her food as a faint pink shade flushed across her cheeks. "He's this hedgehog who works at a coffee shop in town; small place, never been, so I'd never seen him before."

"Right, because you only go to clubs," Blaze interjected, chuckling.

"Exactly," Rouge smirked. Her gestures became more expressive when she started describing Shadow. "Anyway, he's kind of mysterious and moody – has 'grump' written all over his face. But he seems like a quiet guy, sort of reserved. Black hair with bright red highlights, the most striking cherry-red eyes I've ever seen; and handsome like you wouldn't believe!"

"Aw," the princess piped, her expression softening as she placed a hand on Silver's arm. He continued eating and nodded along to Rouge's story.

"I met him right after I dumped Knuckles. Just stopped at a random shop for a cup of tea." She purposely lowered her energy and took a sip from her champagne glass, then chuckled a little. "He made the most awkward small talk while I was sitting there; just had my heart broken, and there was a guy I would've never expected to approach me, talking so calmly that I actually felt like the world was slowing down. He had invited me to go back, so that's where I went after Knuckles picked up his stuff."

"Sounds like a connection to me!" said Blaze, returning to her meal. "Are you going to see him again?"

Rouge couldn't stop herself from grinning while she stabbed another chunk of chicken. "We have a dinner date tomorrow. It would've been tonight, but I already had plans with you two."

"Well, Rouge, you could've gone out with him tonight!" Blaze protested supportively. "We would've completely understood."

The bat shrugged and rolled her eyes in lieu of a response, her mouth full. Silver took the opportunity to cut in with a comment of his own.

"I'm glad things are looking up so quickly for you. You really deserve it, after the shit Knux pulled?" He shook his head. "Man, I'm just glad he got double-dumped."

Blaze laughed, making the hedgehog smile and chuckle as well. Rouge thanked him earnestly, then the three of them finished the last bits of their meals. They decided to order dessert, and the jewel hunter shifted the conversation over to Silver and Blaze. They discussed new developments over tiramisu, talking about the renovations they were making to their home, as well as a trip they were planning.

At the end of the night, Silver brought them home again and made sure Rouge was alright to drive. Her single glass of champagne hadn't impaired her enough to crash, so they said their goodbyes and the bat drove home with the window down. She enjoyed the rushing wind flicking through her hair as the radio played a smooth jazzy beat accompanied by inspirational lyrics; and when she arrived home, she pulled out her phone and quickly deleted every picture of Knuckles from her gallery.

#sonic fanfiction #ship fanfic #rouge's heart #rouge's heart chapter 5 #dracaria fics #shadouge #shadrouge #anti-knuxouge #rouge the bat #shadow the hedgehog #blaze the cat #silver the hedgehog #knuckles the echidna #silvaze #writing

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issylra · 1 year

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Are there any questions on the ask thing you haven't been asked yet that you wanted to answer? If so, i send you that one :)

📄What’s a WIP you never finished that you would like to go back and revisit?

I started a prequel to the Mafia AU and I really, really want to finish it. I'll probably work on it between other things since I know it won't have many readers. Just something to write for myself because it's fun and easy. It's that trope of calculated, terrible people being calculated and terrible but having that one blind spot (which is Dream for Hob and vice versa) that makes them act without thinking. Let me get through the next two weeks of my work schedule from hell and it's definitely happening.

(wip ask game)

#wip ask game #home in two hours #and then maybe i'll have the energy to actually write tonight #wish me luck

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nativestarwrites · 1 year

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wip ask meme!! 📄, 📝, and 👻

Thanks for the ask!

📄 What’s a WIP you never finished that you would like to go back and revisit?

I have a WIP that I haven't touched in 18 months, but has 16k words written which I feel like I should revisit. It's affectionately titled 'coffee shop AU' even though its not really either of those things. I wanted to answer the question 'what if the Phoenix was really a think tank and none of them were secret agents'. It started out as a straight AU but I ended up flipping it and its a canon fic where all is not as it seems. It has some really nice scenes in it and thinking back over how much my writing has developed since I started it, I should really take another look at it and see if I can finish it now.

📝Share a snippet of an unposted WIP, with or without context.

Seems appropriate to share a bit from the coffee shop AU now! But the snippet got a little long… oops. So I'm gonna put it under a cut with the last question.

Mac headed out onto the decking and sure enough he didn’t have to wait long before Jack followed.

“Hey, you alright?”

“Yeah.”

“You sure? Your head’s not bothering you, is it?” Mac rolled his eyes, he’d admire Jack’s persistence if it wasn’t so… persistent.

“I’m fine. I promise.”

Jack nodded and sat on the wooden railing, looking back at the house while Mac looked out at the LA night.

“I believe you about your head, but you’re not fine. I know that much, something’s bugging you.”

Mac sighed, it was the curse and the blessing of having a friend like Jack Dalton. Jack wouldn’t stop until Mac spilled what was wrong, but if he needed more time he’d give it to him. He’d never admit it, but sometimes it felt like Jack knew him better than he knew himself.

“I’ve just been thinking.”

“About what?”

“About the choices we make, how one decision can impact our lives in ways we could never have imagined.” Mac shrugged. “Like if I’d decided to graduate from MIT instead of joining the army. Or if you’d decided not to re-up in Afghanistan.”

“I can’t imagine my life would be any better without you in it, pal.” Jack said, nudging Mac with his shoulder.

“Thanks. It might have been a little bit safer though.”

“Can’t argue with that, but where’s the fun in that?”

“Oh, so you were having fun when I was diffusing that pressure plate bomb you’d stood on?”

“Not exactly. But that wasn’t the worst mission we ever went on.”

“We don’t talk about Cairo.” Mac muttered.

“Kabul.” Jack corrected.

“What?”

“We don’t talk about Kabul.” Jack said, all lightness vanished from his voice. Mac frowned, he had said Kabul, hadn’t he? “And I don’t know why you’d bring that up. What is going on in that head of yours?”

👻Is there a scene that you find intimidating that you have yet to write?

Not a scene exactly, but I've got a WIP that deals with a long term medical condition that I'm finding a little intimidating to tackle because I want to make sure its accurate and respectful. I think I've done a good job so far, but I also want to do some more research and maybe run it past another set of eyes before I post.

#Ask Game

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thescrapwitch · 11 months

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📄 What’s a WIP you never finished that you would like to go back and revisit?

Thank you for the ask!

That would be my Wind Waker prequel: A Crown of Salt and Wind. I was really happy with the first chapter, and I have the other two loosely sketched out, but I just haven't had the focus for them. Which sucks because I love Wind Waker and I love the idea of exploring how the last princess of Hyrule started a line of pirate captains. Maybe, if Nintendo ever puts the game on Switch and I get the chance to replay it, I'll get my brain focused on that idea again and finally finish it.

Thank you again for the ask!

#asks #my fics

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darkkitty1208 · 1 year

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��️Talk about your favourite WIP

📄What’s a WIP you never finished that you would like to go back and revisit?

❔Choose a random WIP and talk about it.

Thank you for the ask! 💕

From this WIP ask game

🗣️Talk about your favourite WIP

Erm, I don't think I have one right now. But I don't want to give you no as an answer so, maybe this SIM!Tony/Defender!Strange prompt fic I'm working on? It's barely 2k right now and I haven't worked on it for a while, but I'd say it's better than nothing. :P It's nothing grand and isn't exactly something complex plot-wise, so I won't be working on it on the long term.

📄What’s a WIP you never finished that you would like to go back and revisit?

Ugh, tons and tons and tons of towering piles of unfinished WIPs. The next chapter to the de-aged Stephen fic could be a good start, but I make no promises.

❔Choose a random WIP and talk about it.

Let's see, uh, remember that emoji drabble prompts ask game I did back at like, February? Yeah, there's technically 3 WIPs left from that and it may or may not have been sitting in my folder collecting dust this whole time. One of them is an incredibly specific set of emojis that I hope meant 'Pre-accident IronStrange Secret Dating AU' and... yeah. I'm not good at romance tropes like that but I like exploring new things.

#thank you for the ask! <33 #ask game #ask #harpywritesfic

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johnnys-breastmilk · 5 months

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Wally anon: avdjfhf you just want to be railed by a slasher. 🤫 Oh some Scream fans would tear you uppp for Stacy (it's Casey🫣), but yuppp, the opening of the 1st is still one of the best opening scenes in allllll of horror. She was putting her all into trying to survive + thennn her parents were right.there. Sick fr. 💀

Huh, that's not something that I had ever put much thought into, so you must've done a lot of...research. 😉 Can absolutely see the potential with ghosts, especially relating to the ~ectoplasm~ concept, the cum would be everyyyywhere.

You get it. Like, it's one thing to not even respect the person you're chasing after but then to keep at it & show how little you respect yourself so fkfdk. Bad for them all around. And you know when you get too weak, one of them would be underneath you, let you fully lie on top of them, while the other would be leaning down over both of you, & they'd be thrustingggg the entire time with their hands all over you. 🫣

Ya'know, I'm surprised I haven't been able to think of more cause my 1st & only fic was one of those @ angst smut dkfbdk. 🥴 Yup. Jason is fr like if Nancy died instead of Barb, & Steve went crazy instead of letting him get development & that's all I gotta say about the way they handled him. I know they wanted to do the whole ~Satanic Panic~ thing, but we have to be entirely. honest with ourselves that an adult should've been the one responsible for spearheading that cause that's how it went back in the 80s. 👹 I can understand that they intended. to end it there, which is why Amanda dies, but stilllll it's deeply unsatisfying to watch her not. become the one carrying on John's Legacy™ cause there has not been a single apprentice that matches her quality just facts. 📄 Hmm hmm okay @ these. I haven't been up-to-date with DBD for a minute, so I'm not incredibly familiar with Renato, Gabriel, or the Chucky/Tiffany additions to the game. But it makes sense that Demo/Pig would be 2 of your favorite killers (& it sounds like you're not a fan of stalk-heavy killers @ Ghostface/Michael akdhf). Alsooo makes a lot. of sense @ Steve/Leon for very self-explanatory reasons lolll. 🤭

Yupppp. It's just a deeply privileged/misguided mentality to have instead of remaining focused on the Actual Important Shit. Like, sure, some people are asking to be ~cancelled~ if they're up acting stupid/nasty, but as we can clearly see from the way people bounce back..."cancellation" is not a successful concept that exists in reality. 🤔 There are only small. cases where I'd say it matters, but I otherwise completely agree. (Oh, they did you a favor cause they're pieces of shit weirdos djdsksvs like I will NEVER understand thirsting/obsessing/stanning/etc. actual literal murderers, serial killers, rapists, etc. like those clowns do just ooooh truly nasty hearts those people have 🤢) Even though both Billy AND Lucas's actors spoke about how they didn't view him as racist (& Billy's own backstory of abuse confirms that he just ~lashes out cause his home environment~) so likeeee the antis are just projecting because they want. to hate him. 🫤 afshdkd I did NOT expect her to be your archenemy when I mentioned, just that we all recognize her as the poor writer she is 😭😭😭 But, yup, everythinggg listed is why I will never take that woman seriously. Writing smutty self-indulgent fanfic is completely fine by itself, but not only is the 50 Shades writing not good, not only. is it just bad Twilight fanfic (& yes Twilight isn't perfect for several reasons, but the writing itself is not shambolic), but godddd the mess it makes of BDSM when Christian is basically just Armie Hammer minus the cannibal fetish. 💀

Unless it's for Wally to fuck it. 🤫 Could be! @ interesting. Hope they'll give you something whenever I fully think them out. 👍 And he just starts fucking your face then & there, grabbing ahold of your head, making you gag, telling you how good your mouth feels, etc.

(And, since I see you've. seen Saltburn, I can only assume it's your favorite movie of the year, no notes? fhskdk)

yessss it’s a dream waiting to happen sksjsj ALSO NO WAYYYY. it rhymes at least so i was close😭 it was sick and it was so perfectly crafted for that movie and in general that it works so good itself. it establishes who the threat is + how gf works, without feeling like it drops too much on you at once

Yeah… mostly because it’s hot interesting! That got me thinking of when blood seeps down the walls in horror movies, but it’s like all of his cum to be scary. I know it sounds silly but the image in my head of it being white instead of red made me laugh skssjdj

Exactly!! And yes omg being sandwiched between them and being absolutely wrecked>> it’s gotta be the best position because they both press against you and can thrust with the same force🫣😮‍💨

Sameee I think my first one was a Bucky Barnes smut like two or three years ago sksjsj and it was veryyyy angsty (-and poorly written.) So true about Jason, he had his reasons and it was fair about what he did, but he had no right to do it tbh. He was too young and older adults were typically the ones pushing “satan is coming for your children👻 ooooOooo” thing. (which somehow this makes me hate Eddie even more skskgsh.) AND SO TRUE ABOUT NO OTHER APPRENTICE. Not Mark Hoffmann. Not Dr. Gordon. No one. Amanda is the apprentice and should’ve been the only one. Yesss @ Michael and GF. They’re boring to play but true to the characters, and they’re fun to go against at least. It’s terrifying to have them come (cum?) into view and be undetectable so they’re just on your ass in seconds😭 same for amanda when she’s crouched sksjsk. Chucky and tiffany are probably the best things to be added to DBD in recent history, being true to the characters, powerful killers, and their voice acted by the OGs from the movies (monther Jennifer Tilly went so hard in the role for this game for no reason.) And yessss, i’m surprised your Streamer!Ryan request didn’t have him getting turned on by Leon because who can resist that socially inept little guy who sucks at making jokes and reading the room (he’s so buff)

yesss like people commit actual crimes (dream i’m talking to you. you deserve jail time for the things you’ve done idc.) but for some reason they aren’t actually put on trial. Then, cancellation just doesn’t work. People forget or forgive and the person doesn’t really have to do anything to warrant forgiveness. Then I see people being like “well i’ll still watch their videos even after…” and that’s another issue, everyone ends up having their own takeaway from it because this isn’t court where all the information is considered in one area. It’s spread alllll over the internet and rumors get started, some people lie about others actions just to dogpile on to the hate they’re receiving. It’s soooo annoying. So true @ the Billy thing, it was proven that he wasn’t yet I still see people talking about it. I’ve had people block me because they feel that strongly over him (he’s a fictional character with more issues than just being racist. personally, i unfortunately relate to him and his home life more than i’d like to, so that’s what makes him interesting as a character to me. yet i say one nice thing about him and im racist by association 😭 just crazy. he’s fictional!) LMAO sorry about the archenemy thing, it’s just that I stand with uncarley (a youtuber) and the EL James support and hate group‼️ it ruined BDSM representations in the mainstream and lowkey wasn’t even as intense as BDSM can get, yet everyone and their mother (literally, straight old women) raved about this book being something books clubs should read sksksjsj

LMAO yes yes he can fuck the cake🥰 Looking forward to the St. Patrick’s day asks then! Ugh I love a man who’ll make you a mess in public without caring, making you gag and just being mouth 😮‍💨🫣

I DIDNT KNOW IT WAS GONNA BE A HORROR MOVIE😭 the last 30 minutes are so morbid and scary… i knew about the bathtub and grave scene and I thought it was gonna be a little gay story about unrequited love or somethin NOT THAT😭

#wally clark #wally clark x you

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monochromatictoad · 6 months

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📄 - What's their name? If you and your f/o picked it, how did you pick it? Or if they picked their name, how did they pick it?

For the fanchild ask game!

📄 - What's their name? If you and your f/o picked it, how did you pick it? Or if they picked their name, how did they pick it?

So, the only fanchild I have is Myrrh. Myrrh originally got their name from a fic I had started then scrapped. Gabriel adopts Myrrh and names them post-MoF. He calls them Myrrh, because myrrh is considered a holy plant and Gabriel thought that, despite the sling being a monster, their innocence made them holier than any of the actual holy knights that would try and kill him.

I haven't actually decided whether or not I want to change the reasoning behind their name, even though the background has changed. Also, Myrrh is too young to remember if they had any other names before Gabriel and I.

#🩷gabriel🩷#🕷️myrrh🕷️#snailmail #f/o fanchild

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insipidenvy · 10 months

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hiii buka!! 📝 and❔from that wip question post, if you dont mind hehe :33

Hiii Kris!! I completely forgot I queued some ask posts lol but I don't mind at all :33

📄What’s a WIP you never finished that you would like to go back and revisit?

Around the same time as "They're Stupid(ly in Love), Your Honor!" was written, I'd been writing a Mother's Day fic based on the song "Slipping Through My Fingers" by ABBA! It's about a Modern AU focusing on the Yugi Family with Yugi Mama as the POV character! But finals were upon me and I also had to deal with some move-out/graduation stuff so I never managed to finish it by Mother's Day :( I hope I can finish it one day, though, since that piece is written with my mother in mind and even though she doesn't read my stories anymore I hope that, if she ever sees it, she knows how much her support means to me!

❔Choose a random WIP and talk about it.

I've been trying to write for other fandoms for a while but I'm still taking summer classes despite having graduated so I haven't had the time to really write anything 😅This one is for Ensemble Stars, which I've written for before but not around the characters or genres I've posted about previously. It started as a silly Megamind vibes kind of fic but somehow the plot made it into an MLB "suspension of disbelief" fic and I honestly don't know what to do/where to go from there considering the recent finale of said show lol Should I run with it or should I dial it back a bit and try to make things more serious... 🤔

Thanks for the ask, Kris!

ask away!

#rukaanswers

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dracarialove · 1 day

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📄 F it, I'm posting my finished fics here, too 📄

*Check the 'rouge's heart' tag if you haven't read previous chapters

[Chapter 10: Epilogue]

Things changed dramatically in the months following Rouge's choice to hire Shadow. He revealed to her the abilities that made him a capable fighter, including his Chaos Control and super speed; dazzled by his competence, the bat was ecstatic that he wouldn't require much training, and immediately set to work giving the stoic hedgehog all the information he'd need to keep the club safe.

She provided him with a navy-blue uniform shirt to set him apart from the bouncers, as well as a walkie talkie to help him communicate with them. During his shifts, Shadow performed routine checks of each floor to keep an eye on the patrons.

He spoke with the bouncers regularly and helped them to break up fights on the occasions when fists flew. Altercations were handled quicker with the ultimate lifeform around, and his tendency to analyze everything around him made Shadow a natural at noticing aggressive drunks who needed to be escorted out.

In between agency missions, Rouge visited her business more often, spending the evenings with Shadow while he worked. They'd agreed to start a relationship and continued taking things slow while the hedgehog steadily integrated into her group of friends.

He first got to know Silver and Blaze, the four of them going on double dates to get better acquainted. And after a time, Rouge reconnected with Sonic and Tails, who started showing up at her club to hang out. Still being friends with Knuckles meant they didn't see her as often, but the socialite appreciated having a well-rounded friend group again.

Being at the casino more frequently gave the fun-loving lady ideas for lively events – she began throwing special themed parties and hosting holiday functions to drum up even more interest in Club Rouge. Sonic agreed to market for her events in exchange for free food.

With the speedster vouching for her parties and Shadow making the club a more secure place, Rouge experienced a boom in business. She basked in the spoils of success with her hardworking beau, putting much of her earnings back into the casino to keep the patrons happy and pay her employees, then using the rest to fund her own luxurious lifestyle.

Shadow enjoyed his new career more and more the longer he worked, mostly for the opportunity to use his skills and be in Rouge's presence at the same time. She made his job easier by running everything she could, only leaving the dangerous and heavy-duty work to the hedgehog.

As a team, they strengthened their livelihoods and became a power couple known to the regulars of Club Rouge, eventually cementing the business as one of the most popular in the city. And when the bat was sure she wanted Shadow to be a more prevalent fixture in her life, she gave him a copy of her house key to let him visit any time he liked.

The End

#sonic fanfiction #sonic fanfic #rouge's heart #rouge's heart chapter 10 #dracaria fics #shadouge #shadrouge #rouge the bat #shadow the hedgehog #writing

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cokehead-zeroed · 1 year

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📄What’s a WIP you never finished that you would like to go back and revisit?

lbr, the easier answer for most of my fics is "what have i started and actually finished?" but! right now i'd probably say the 90s Boston Patrice/Brad AU or my Taylor/Tyler literal gift exchange fic. but there are lots that i want to finish and haven't.

#asks #ask game #ask #marcheron

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butchwaifu · 2 years

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hii bestie

spot + 📄

So! The dynamic is complicated and I haven't quite found a quick way to summarize it it's young lovers (learning about each other day after day in a starstruck manner), it's like being married for years (banter, gently and lovingly ribbing each other), it's two bros (there are no braincells in sight and it's "boys will be boys" energy), it's just a lot of things I have no label for because the relationship was rushed and there's that weird puppy love factor new lovers get into but there was a very strong "Let's spend our lives together"/"Ok" factor like just deciding to settle down and especially in general just settle and when bumps in the road happen they'll be worked through it's about the aspect of weathering anything with someone especially when you don't know them that intimately yet but still being dead set on "This is the person, if there was anyone I wanted to just coexist with on any day, survive with on the worst, and share my euphoria with on the best of days it's them, because they make it easy" I could go feral about it the dynamic is (gibberish)

As for the story I don't have quite everything figured out yet there was a humorous meet cute, dating early in the weeks, marriage in the months, and then living together immediately, it's early and there's so much to figure out there's going to be a wedding down the road once the whole "We got married to cheat the system and get a couples only space" is overturned by "Yeah, I'm spending my life with you" so marriage was early but wedding event was much later down the road and I want kids, I think he'd be great with kids (he digresses) so that's down the road this is all new to me! As time goes on I'll flesh things out better but there's little things I know so just as I know of now it's the within the months stage so marriage documents have already been turned in and living together has started and that leaves how living together works out he's got his quirks, I have mine and it annoys both of us but also it's madly endearing

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dracarialove · 2 days

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📄 F it, I'm posting my finished fics here, too 📄

*Check the 'rouge's heart' tag if you haven't read previous chapters

[Chapter 9: Love]

'Kiss him...' Rouge's conscience whispered again.

Her heart was racing, both of them frozen in place as they stared at each other. Shadow was starry-eyed for the first time in his life as he waited for the bat's next move; his chest rose and fell with each unsteady breath. What passed was a moment of tension between the two, a second of Rouge hesitating to get any closer.

Finally, she pushed away her doubts and gave in to the romantic want, leaning forward slowly in case Shadow decided to pull back. Her eyelids lowered as her gaze dropped to his mouth, her glossy lips puckering slightly. The hedgehog stayed still long enough to comprehend her action, then closed his eyes and leaned into her kiss.

Their lips met in the calmest motion, yet they both experienced a flurry of emotions like never before. Rouge felt a shiver rush through her body, the anticipation of kissing Shadow melting away as her desire was finally realized.

Even if it didn't go anywhere from that point – even if the hedgehog still couldn't see them as a couple – the pressure was gone the instant they connected. Rouge would be able to accept the rejection with grace if he chose to shoot her down.

Meanwhile, Shadow's heart rate was spiking quickly, the rapid pulse thumping intensely in his chest. He kept a chill demeanor, sitting mostly still with his lips pressed against hers, but his mind was muddled with questions all the while.

'Is this really happening? What does it mean for me and for her? For us? Will there be an us? What would that be like? Could I even do it? Would I be good enough for her?'

His anxiety grew the longer they kissed, leading Shadow to break it when he couldn't bear the nerves any longer. Pulling away from her was like being sucked through a vortex that brought him back to reality, his eyes opening to the blazing sun above and Rouge's calmed expression. She smiled and broke the silence first.

"I was starting to think you didn't like me." Her expression turned coy as he chuckled, Shadow letting a smile stick to his face as well.

"I might like you too much for my own good," replied the hedgehog.

Rouge shifted to push herself up, no longer hovering over him. "What's that supposed to mean?"

Her new beau sat up straighter, taking the bat's bare hands in his gloved palms and helping her stand. "It means... I haven't really felt like that... ever."

Rouge looked into his crimson eyes, her cheeks flushing pink. "Oh... I'm surprised."

"Why?" he asked.

"Because you seem like such a lady killer!"

Shadow laughed a little fuller, more genuine than his previous chuckles, though the sound was subdued compared to anyone else's laugh. Rouge was almost giddy that he was opening up so much, and squeezed his hands.

"You know, I think you should visit my club," she suggested.

Shadow lowered his eyebrow, intrigued. "You own a club?"

"Club Rouge – really obvious it's mine."

"Hm, yes, very modest," the hedgehog teased, his first instance of witty banter.

Rouge took a couple of steps backwards, pulling on Shadow's hands. "Come on, we can have some drinks and I'll show you around."

The hedgehog followed her back to their beach spot, where they both dried off before packing up to leave. Rouge put her sun dress back on, and together, they climbed into her car to head off towards the downtown area.

***

Rouge knew the club would be quieter with the sun still hanging high. It would give her the chance to offer a proper tour without being bombarded by her staff for assistance with the evening crowds. She parked in front of the building, pulling into her designated spot between the other employees' vehicles.

With one hand, Shadow lowered the sunglasses he'd returned to his face, leaning forward to look up at Club Rouge through the windshield. It was a tall building – three stories high – and the outside was colored a cool gray while a neon red sign spelled out the club's name in curvy letters.

Pink and blue lights shone through every window, faint strips of purple glimmering in the sun where they overlapped. The hedgehog imagined it would be much more colorful at night, and considering Rouge's personality, he was surprised to not hear music thumping through the walls.

"Looks nice," he commented, leaning back again and lowering his hand to the inside of the door. "Is it open all day?"

They stepped out at the same time, Rouge answering his question while closing and locking the doors. "No, I have someone come in the morning to get everything ready for business; every day, sure, but the doors open at noon."

"Noon?" replied the hedgehog, the two of them approaching the building together. "You must get a lot of business to keep it running for that long; I assume you don't close until late?"

The pretty bat looked over and smiled at him, pleased with Shadow's interest in her business. "That's right! 3am is when we start shuffling people out. Most of the partygoers have left by then, so it's good enough to get things decently clean before the sun rises."

The man nodded, impressed by Rouge's level of responsibility to run a club while doubling as an agent and hunting for jewels. She seemed so put together, knowing what she wanted and making it work, handling everything easily even when inconvenienced.

"So how often do you come around?" he asked as they neared the door.

"Usually once a week to check on everything. I have pretty great staff, so I don't have to worry about much; and if they do need me, they call. But every now and then, I'll come by for a drink or to mingle with the party animals."

She was grinning just talking about it, and her palm soon landed firmly against the large front door. Electronic music seeped through the cracks the second there was an opening, Shadow realizing just how thick the walls must be to contain what was a relatively loud beat.

The bat led him inside, where the bright lights of a casino lobby filled every inch of his vision, thankfully not so aggressive in the middle of the day, and lessened further by his dark shades. He heard her greet a bouncer nearby, her voice quiet as the hedgehog's ears adjusted to the energetic tunes resonating from the speakers above them.

"Shadow, you okay?" she suddenly asked, leaning towards him.

His gaze met hers and he realized he'd been zoning out a bit. "Yes, I'm fine."

She smiled tentatively, but accepted his answer, continuing on across the carpeted floor. Ahead of them were a number of tables made for various games – blackjack, roulette, poker, and billiards all occupied the center of the lobby.

Along the walls were numerous slot machines, all blinking with bright colored lights and high-pitched sounds that beckoned patrons to play. There were a few Mobian customers sitting at the slots, as well as a group of hedgehogs that chatted loudly over the music while playing a game of pool.

Rouge waved to them and asked if they were having a good time, her tone friendly. The dark hedgehog watched every one of the men smile and nod, some removing the cigarettes from their mouths to compliment her; a few of their gazes seemed to be stuck to the enchanting owner as the couple passed by.

Rouge brought Shadow to the bar straight ahead, which was being tended by a dark green fox. He smiled when he saw her, greeting his boss before they even reached the cushioned stools, then looking at Shadow while grabbing a martini glass.

"Welcome to Club Rouge," he said in a calm tone, his voice youthful, then turned his attention back to the bat. "What'll you have today, Rou?"

"Just a strawberry margarita would be nice," she answered, plopping her curvy figure onto one of the seats. Looking at Shadow, she asked, "What would you like? It's on the house."

He was still a bit off-kilter from the sights and sounds around him, almost missing her question before forcing himself to focus. "Oh, uh... the same, I guess."

The fox's silver eyes glimmered as he piped in a chipper tone, "Two strawberry margaritas! Not trying to get hammered today?"

Rouge laughed while he took her glass and began preparing the drink. Shadow could see a certain shine in the bartender's eyes that suggested he might have a bit of a crush on the older woman. And the quiet man couldn't blame him; he was falling for her himself.

The bat responded, "For once, no. Just showing my new friend around the club. He hasn't really been around the city, so I've been taking him to some fun spots in town."

"Ahh, you're lucky," the fox said to Shadow, starting on the second margarita. "Rouge knows every bar and club within five miles! Not to mention all the great places to eat."

Shadow made eye contact with the bat, who was leaning one cheek into her palm and smiling dreamily at him, and said, "Yes, I've been learning a lot about this town since I met her."

"Cheers," blurted the tender, placing their drinks on the bar top. "Remember this: of all the night spots in the city, Club Rouge is the best."

Rouge smiled at the fox and raised her glass, then turned to Shadow while taking her first sip. He also accepted his margarita, nodding at the bartender before drinking a bit. The cold sugary mix was sweet against his tongue, the strawberry taste strong over a hint of alcoholic sting. Before he could say anything about it, the young barkeep spoke up again.

"So, Rou, you look nice!" His hands were resting on the bar, arms straight out from his body.

"Thanks," she responded, lowering her glass. "We were just at the beach."

"Wow, beach day." He looked over at Shadow. "Sounds like fun!"

The stoic hedgehog felt an awkward energy coming from him, assuming things would end up being uncomfortable if they stayed at the bar. So, he answered before turning to Rouge, "Yes, the weather was very nice. I don't mean to cut things short, but perhaps I could get that tour now?"

"Oh, of course!" the bat replied, jumping up from the stool. Her dress flowed back down to her knees and she looked over her shoulder while taking a step towards Shadow. "Thank you for the drinks, Jay. I'll be around if anyone needs me."

"S-sure," he said, raising one hand to grip the back of his neck and watching them walk away.

As the pair left the bar, Shadow savored the feeling of Rouge's bare hand against the back of his arm, the clapping sound of her sandals quiet in comparison to the techno music filling the building. They made their way to one corner of the room, where sat a set of winding stairs leading to the second story. Before they reached the bottom step, she pointed out a couple of doors next to them that beared restroom symbols.

"First floor bathrooms, if you ever need to go." Her tone was matter-of-fact, even business-like as she pointed again to the lobby behind them while climbing the first step. "Let me know if you want to play any games, too; we've got all kinds to keep you entertained while you're here."

Shadow listened while she continued on, following her up the stairs and periodically sipping his drink. She claimed, "And of course, whenever you're with me, everything'll be on the house! Dating a casino owner has its perks."

His expression changed to stunned bemusement as his crimson gaze snapped to her face. Immediately, the bat followed her statement with a teasing claim. "I'm joking, of course."

The twinkle in her teal eyes suggested that she was amused by Shadow's double-take. Trying to calm his slightly-raised heartbeat, the hedgehog let out a chuckling sigh, not so sure that he wanted her to be joking.

Rouge was capable of throwing him off his balance, a skill no one had possessed before in his presence. Always collected and calculating everything around him, the ultimate lifeform had previously thought it impossible for anyone to catch him off-guard, even in battle. But the sly woman's smooth-talking nature was different from those who tried to take him by surprise.

She was naturally confident and charismatic, refusing to turn off her charm because it was just a part of her personality. Whether flirting with Shadow would've yielded results or not, Rouge would still be doing it – her talents were effortless.

She spent the next half-hour showing him the second and third stories. The second floor was a disco, most of the space being a dance floor consisting of bright blue tiles. With no one dancing, the area was expansive, the only other attractions being the DJ booth at the back of the room and a small bar where patrons could serve themselves.

Rouge greeted the lone bouncer and briefly checked in with him before taking Shadow to the top floor. It was a lounge room with lighting much dimmer, but playing the same music over the speakers. Velvet sofas and loveseats lined the walls, and there were small dining tables in the middle of the room with chairs for seating.

"This is where people can hang out and relax if they're tired from dancing or have had too much to drink," she explained. "We have a toaster oven at the bar, so customers can order food, too."

"Very nice," complimented Shadow.

And he meant it, genuinely fascinated by Rouge's ability to keep everything running smoothly. It seemed like a lot to keep up with, and he had to commend her for her passion in creating such an environment. He declined her offer of food, and they finished their drinks before heading back downstairs, where the bat led him across the room to the other side of the casino bar.

There was an archway in the wall that occupied the corner, its entrance covered by a dark purple velvet curtain. Rouge took his hand in hers, smiling back at the hedgehog before grabbing one side of the curtain.

"This is my own private lounge area," she told him, pulling aside the heavy fabric and tugging on his gloved hand.

After entering the small, darkened room, Shadow was able to take off his sunglasses while Rouge flipped a switch that turned on the violet-colored light hanging from the ceiling. The thick curtain created a bit of a buffer from the noise of the casino, and also blocked the outside light from entering the bat's modest sanctuary.

Her space – surprisingly only big enough to be occupied by a few people at a time – consisted of a red velvet loveseat resting against the left-most wall, a plump beanbag chair sitting across from it, and several tables that all served a different purpose.

In the middle of the room was a coffee table, large enough to hold plates and drinks; and all four corners were decorated with smaller end tables, three of them carrying small sculptures. Sitting on the fourth table, on the far side of the loveseat, was a mini-fridge that whirred quietly as it chilled the contents inside.

"What'ya think?" Rouge asked, swaying her hips as she stepped towards the loveseat.

"It's very... you," responded the hedgehog, placing his shades on the coffee table as his baritone voice rumbled softly through the cozy space.

He moved to join her on the loveseat, the woman crossing one leg over the other once her form had sunken comfortably into the couch. She smirked and lowered an eyebrow at him, replying, "'Me'? I'd say it's a lot more subdued than my usual style. You don't find me gaudy, or my taste excessively extravagant?"

Her playful tone tipped him off that she was merely bantering again, but Shadow felt more serious about his opinions of her character. He didn't return the smirk curled across her muzzle, but instead scooted a little closer and held her hands once more.

"Sometimes," he answered, staring decidedly into her purple-tinted eyes. "But that's only a part of who you are."

Rouge's teasing expression changed to one of puzzled intrigue, the slight tilt of her head urging him to continue his train of thought.

The man's smooth, monotone voice was unwavering while he spoke on the deeper strengths of her personality. "You're also intelligent and resourceful, with a level of charisma that I will never possess."

She almost chuckled, but saw the sternness in his face and realized he wasn't just flattering her – he was being blunt. The bat felt a flush enter her cheeks again and she clung to his every word, leaning towards him, as well.

Shadow spoke honestly, "In the past, I've found it difficult to figure out my purpose in life. At times, it seemed I was just wasting away the days until something happened to pique my interest. And as you can imagine, that's not a simple task; I'll admit that I was unimpressed with most of the things around me."

Rouge gained a smarmy expression and sarcastically retorted, "Until you met me?"

He couldn't help but smile and let out a small chuckle, catching on to her mockery of the cliché line. "I wasn't going to say that. I'm still unimpressed by most things... you just have a different outlook on life that gets me thinking."

"Oh? Thinking about what?"

He paused for a moment, briefly looking down at her hands before darting his wine-hued eyes back to hers. "Who I want to be. I wonder how my life would change if my own mindset were to shift just a bit."

"Well, there's no harm in trying something new," Rouge claimed, one shoulder rising towards her cheek.

The musing hedgehog wasn't trying to be romantic – his body language stiff, his facial demeanor thoughtful and slightly somber – but his words were touching her heart nonetheless. To know that she was helping someone discover new perspectives, just by being herself, had Rouge feeling like she was being offered a partner.

In crime, in business, in life; she didn't care which. She just knew that Shadow had something that perhaps she was missing, as well: the power to reflect heavily on all of the things being presented to him, rather than just letting them pass over his person like water.

Her own quick-witted nature was useful in her lines of work, but it often kept Rouge from thinking deeply about the connotations of any casual encounter. If the situation seemed surface-level, or if the problem had a quick and easy fix, she let it be as it was and didn't worry further unless she could predict a ripple effect.

The bat had to admit to herself that perhaps she even made assumptions without considering every possible option; though to her credit, it had never caused a problem for her before. In that moment, she accepted him as a promising prospect for the kind of love she could have. Sitting on the maroon loveseat together, the pair were entranced by each other, and the charming woman saw Shadow's gaze trail down to her lips.

"I want to give us a try," he spoke softly. "Just to see where this goes."

Rouge squeezed his hands tightly, her eyelids lowering. "Me, too..."

This time, Shadow was the one to lean in for a kiss. The bat instantly reciprocated, her eyes closing while her heart nearly leapt out of her chest. The dark hedgehog finally let his body relax from the tension of opening up to her, relishing the intimate moment with his first love interest.

When they pulled away from each other, he could hardly keep his breathing steady; once again, she was effortlessly nudging the reclusive lifeform out of his usual nonchalant state. He consciously allowed himself to be more vulnerable around her, his eyes brightening a bit more as he smiled.

"You have a great smile," Rouge complimented, following with a wink.

"Yours is better," he retorted, guessing that she would appreciate the praise.

One of her bare hands lifted to run tan fingers through her curled locks. "Say, I've got a proposition for you."

"What's that?"

"How would you like a job here? You're still looking for work, right?"

Shadow's eyes widened a little, appreciative of her offer. "I am. What would you have me doing?"

"Well, I could use some more security around here," she said, lowering her hand from her hair to play with his chest fur. "The bouncers do an alright job, but there's only one for each floor. I could really use a security supervisor to do patrols around the building, make doubly sure that everyone's having a good time, and keep an eye out for troublemakers."

In a swift motion, she lightly tapped her index finger against the tip of his nose, causing the hedgehog to let out an embarrassed huff as he turned his head. "Interested?"

She leaned away from him and twirled a thick strand of white hair – painted lavender by the purple light – around the same index finger, smiling flirtily and fluttering her eyelashes at him. Shadow turned his gaze back towards her and looked the woman up and down, then raised the warm hand that was still resting in his, pulling it closer to his face.

"Sounds like my kind of job," he answered, then planted a kiss on her soft skin.

#sonic fanfiction #ship fanfic #rouge's heart #rouge's heart chapter 9 #dracaria fics #shadouge #shadrouge #rouge the bat #shadow the hedgehog #writing

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dracarialove · 3 days

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📄 F it, I'm posting my finished fics here, too 📄

*Check the 'rouge's heart' tag if you haven't read previous chapters

[Chapter 8: Relaxation]

Rouge and Shadow kept in touch for a few weeks after their night at the club. Their feelings for each other grew over texts and phone calls; the bat accepted that she would just be waiting until he was ready to ask her for a commitment, and the hedgehog wrestled with his own pessimism regarding their potential relationship. Shadow laid awake some nights, his conscience jumping back and forth between giving it a shot and worrying that she may still not be over Knuckles.

Not knowing where Rouge's thoughts and feelings truly lay made him anxious, the reserved man hesitant to ask her outright. He continued looking for new work, though nothing was panning out, as he didn't do very well during interviews. The repeated failures began to wear down the hedgehog.

Meanwhile, the treasure hunter used her time being single to work through the broken engagement the way Shadow had suggested. She first ran through the good memories in her mind, mourning each one and crying when she needed to – though, she found it was much easier to keep her eyes dry this time around. Then, she went through the bad memories, mentally pinpointing what made them bad and which ones stemmed from something she could've controlled.

In the process of uncovering her own flaws, Rouge also began to associate Knuckles' face with how the bad memories made her feel. The method caused her feeling of sorrow towards him to steadily evaporate, being replaced with a sense of confidence that she deserved better.

At the tail end of those three weeks, after Shadow had been denied another job opportunity, he called Rouge in a stressed state. Sitting at the dining room table of his apartment, he ran his fingers through his dark quills while letting out an exhausted sigh. The charming woman's voice on the other end of the line was like an angel whispering to him that everything would be alright.

"Hello?"

"Hey, Rouge," he started, trying not to sound defeated. "How are you doing?"

"Oh, I'm fine," she responded casually. Shadow could hear the smile in her tone. "And yourself?"

He almost instinctively replied that he was also fine, something he'd been doing with many strangers multiple times a week. But he caught himself, instead telling her the truth. "Not that well. I still haven't found a new job."

Then he heard the smile drop from her voice, relieved that she wouldn't instantly try to hype him up. "I'm sorry to hear that... are you holding up okay?"

The hedgehog paused, staring at the ring-like patterns on his wooden table. "Not as well as I normally do. Truthfully, it's probably the first time in my life that the stress of searching is starting to get to me."

There was a pause from her side, Shadow assuming she was thinking. So far, the only time she seemed to not have an immediate reply was when she was contemplating something, and he was content to wait for an inevitable bright idea from the clever lady.

"I know," she finally uttered, her tone lifting again. He smirked as she did exactly what he'd anticipated. "Let's go to the beach – just you and me. Some surf and sun might put you in a better mood."

"Sure," was his unhesitant response. "As soon as possible?"

Rouge's perky tone heightened. "Absolutely. It's supposed to be clear and sunny tomorrow. Is that soon enough?"

The hedgehog chuckled, his smile becoming more genuine. "Yeah, that works."

"Great! Come by around noon and we'll go together."

"Alright – see you then."

The bat said goodbye just before they hung up, Shadow then standing from the table and pacing a bit around his living room. Staring down at the plain black cell phone in his hand, he couldn't stop himself from feeling a tinge of excitement tugging at his heart. It was unusual after the aloofness he'd become accustomed to over years of living alone.

Befriending Rouge was the first step to finally opening up to someone; she made it feel surprisingly effortless, like she was genuinely on his side and cared about his well-being. The new, positive emotion remained while he rested on the couch and filled his evening with television.

***

The next day, Shadow drove his motorcycle to Rouge's house, for once appreciating the sunlight as he never had before. The bag of beach supplies he'd packed thumped against his back with every bump in the road. When he arrived, the hedgehog rang the doorbell and stood with one fist against his hip, gazing around her front lawn at the tiny violets sprinkling lush green grass.

The bat answered a moment later, wearing a flowy white sundress with a sunflower pattern lining the skirt. He was less shy about admiring her outfit, realizing that she would want to be complimented on her fashion choices.

"You look great," he said, walking in as she stepped aside.

Rouge smiled while closing the door behind him. "Thanks. I've got to pack a couple more things and I'll be ready to go."

He watched silently as the treasure hunter trotted a few feet towards her staircase, the dress bouncing around her thighs. She pushed off the ground and flew the rest of the way up the stairs, disappearing from Shadow's line of sight, and he slowly meandered around her living room to soak in Rouge's preferred aesthetic. Sleek white and silver were the main color scheme of her walls, furniture, and floors; splashes of color accenting designer pieces to complement the framed art on her walls.

The eager woman floated back down the stairs, a sky blue bag hanging off her shoulder and brown sandals on her feet. "I'm ready! Hope you don't mind me driving."

"Not at all," replied Shadow, turning to meet her at the door.

Walking towards the driveway, she reached out to him and said, "I can store your bag."

He handed it over and she strolled towards the back of her vehicle, using the button on her key to unlock it. The sun reflected off the pure white exterior of Rouge's car, gleaming bright enough to make the hedgehog raise his hand over his eyes.

The young woman seemed not to notice him walking over to the driver's side as she stuffed their bags into the trunk. When she looked back up, pushing the trunk closed, she saw the gentleman opening the door for her – a coy blush crossed the bat's cheeks and she thanked him before climbing in.

The ride to the beach was serene, an expansive blue sky stretching out above the city while upbeat music played from the radio. It wasn't the kind of tunes Shadow would've been playing had he taken control of the stereo, but he was feeling more open-minded towards interests other than his own.

It wasn't so bad, all things considered – not as heavy or serious as the genres he typically enjoyed, but rather carrying an optimistic tone that admittedly fit better with their plans. Rouge tapped her fingers on the steering wheel as they listened. The quiet hedgehog tired of gazing out the window, looking over at his friend and cracking another smile at how happy she seemed.

The sunshine ahead of them enhanced the glow on her glossy lips, tanned skin contrasting beautifully with her snowy white hair. She caught him staring, and flashed a tantalizing grin before returning her turquoise eyes to the road.

It wasn't long before they made it to the beach, Rouge parking in a convenient spot with a view of the shore. She opened her door before Shadow had a chance to do so for her, but he concerned himself more with getting their bags out of the trunk.

The hedgehog immediately put on his sunglasses, then threw both packs over his shoulders and walked with Rouge towards the sand; he noted that she was eyeing his figure, the woman either unsure or uncaring of his awareness behind the dark shades.

After walking along the border of grass and sand for a moment, the jewel hunter pointed at a smooth patch of turf jutting farther out than the rest. "That looks like a good place to rest our things."

Shadow agreed, letting her grab a blanket from her bag and setting the supplies down on the grassy patch. A light gust rushed by just as Rouge whipped up the blanket to spread it out, the pastel sundress pressing against the back of her thighs and flowing in front of her – it was a short moment of beauty that Shadow was glad to have seen, admiring the thin line of illumination around her silhouette.

He looked away quickly, not wanting to be caught staring again, and checked the grass around them for garbage or ant hills. Once the blanket was flat on the ground, he joined the bat and sat with her a while; she kicked off her sandals and leaned back to support her weight on outstretched arms. The pair looked out at the sea, relatively alone save for a family playing along another side of the beach.

"I love it out here," Rouge said, breaking the silence. "Especially during the week, there's hardly anyone around."

"It's quiet," remarked Shadow, throwing one arm over his bent knee. "I've never known such a bright place to be so still."

It was the treasure hunter's turn to look over at him, noting the way he stared out at the horizon through dim lenses and under lowered lids. His dark aesthetic looked a bit out of place among the light blues, yellows, and greens of the beachy area; but he gave off a slightly different vibe than at the night club.

It was more relaxed, more comfortable, and Rouge enjoyed seeing a new demeanor from the gloomy hedgehog she'd met at the coffee shop. Starting to feel the heat of the blazing sun, she repositioned to grab the bottom of her dress, pulling it up over her head and revealing her swimsuit.

The bat was wearing a one-piece colored the same faded purple as her everyday bodysuit, the chest forming a heart over her bust as one side of the thick fabric crossed over the other. She didn't notice him covertly eyeing her as she shifted to sit closer while making her next move.

"You know, I could take you out to do things more often. I don't know how familiar you are with the city, but I know pretty much every place that's worth visiting."

He turned, his head cocking forward slightly in a natural gesture that radiated coolness. The bat continued, "I could show you around, introduce you to new experiences..."

Trailing off, she shrugged in a questioning fashion. For a moment, his expression didn't change, leading her to believe he would decline the offer. But instead, he replied, "It would probably serve me well to get out more often. I'd have no reason to go on my own, but... you make things more enjoyable."

Her cheeks flushed, Rouge overcome with esteem and feeling valued from being spoken of so respectfully. Unfortunately, the moment didn't last long, the jewel thief suddenly hearing her name being called from the parking lot. Her heart leapt in her chest, gleaming eyes darting past Shadow to pinpoint the voice.

In the distance, she spotted a blue figure quickly swaggering towards them, one white glove raised high and waving. The woman nearly jumped up, subtle panic on her face as she sped towards him; Shadow turned to watch with a bewildered expression.

Rouge met the approaching hedgehog halfway, both of them standing in the grass. "Sonic, how nice to see you! What brings you here?"

He shrugged, both hands on his hips. "Was just running by and saw your car. Figured I'd say hi! It's been a while, huh?"

"Yeah, it has been," replied the bat, clenching one palm around her arm nervously. "Did Knuckles tell you...?"

"That you guys broke up?" His lip pulled into a slight sympathetic frown. "Yeah... sorry to hear. Not much to say, I guess – he's always been a knucklehead."

She let out a chuckling exhale as the corner of her own lip curled. "You're right about that."

"Who's your friend?" Sonic asked, motioning with an upward nod towards Shadow.

Rouge sighed, crossing her arms as her eyebrows stressed together. "Someone I met the night I dumped Knuckles. I've been trying to make new friends since the breakup."

"Well, Rouge, you still have me!" the spunky young man blurted, his arms spreading to his sides. "Just because you're not with him doesn't mean we can't be friends!"

At that point, Shadow decided to stand up, approaching the pair to decipher the reason for Sonic's energetic gestures. Meanwhile, Rouge explained, "It wouldn't have felt right, you're too close with him. Besides, it's not like we know each other that well."

"How could you say that?" the blue hedgehog asked, raising one hand to his heart and feigning hurt. "We've known each other for a long time! I helped you find the perfect place for your wedding, didn't I?"

Rouge rolled her eyes while Shadow finally reached them and gained Sonic's attention.

The blue blur grinned and shoved his open hand toward Shadow, who leaned back. "Hey there, friend-of-Rouge! Nice to meet you, I'm Sonic."

"An acquaintance of yours?" the dark hedgehog asked Rouge, rejecting Sonic's handshake.

She nodded, but the beginning of her attempted sentence was interrupted by the speedster. "Hey, you look familiar, actually. I think I know you from somewhere."

Shadow looked back to Sonic, his expression unflinchingly dull. "Most likely from the coffee shop where I used to work."

"Oh, that's right!" One palm clonked against the side of his head, his eyes rolling upward in an exaggerated motion. The grin remained as he pointed at Shadow. "You were the sour barista!"

"And you were the obnoxious one who asked if we had chilidogs and then didn't buy anything," the monotone man replied, his eyes narrowing a bit behind his sunglasses.

"Such is life, my friend. Say-"

Rouge then cut him off, stepping forward to obtain his gaze. "Sonic, listen – we were really just trying to have a relaxing afternoon on the beach. It was nice to see you again, but I think we'd like to get back to that."

She looked to Shadow for confirmation, who gave her a nod. She continued, "I'll stay in touch. But, if you could, don't talk to Knuckles about any of this. He caused trouble before and I just don't want any more of that."

Sonic nodded. "Yeah, no problem. Won't run my mouth on this one."

He started to back away from them, casually swinging his arms as he moved. "And hey, don't forget about the rest of us when you move on from Knuckles."

Before she could respond, the blue hedgehog sped away, dust kicking up into the air as a strong breeze blew past. Rouge looked at Shadow, crossing her arms behind her back and anxiously fidgeting with her pinky finger.

"Sorry about that... I had no idea he would show up here, of all places," she said. "We were friends when I was with my ex."

Shadow turned towards the shore, taking the bat's hand in his and leading her. "Let's not talk about that now. It's not what we came for, right?"

She eased up, a heartfelt smile creeping across her muzzle. "Right."

They walked into the water together, clear blue waves sinking away to then rush forth over Rouge's feet. The hedgehog was more concerned with his company's enjoyment, not finding much comfort in the cool sea but liking the soft smile on her face.

They stood for a while in thigh-deep saltwater, the treasure hunter running her hands along the surface while Shadow ignored the tiny fish brushing against his legs. He got a bit bored, just gazing around, leaving himself vulnerable to a sudden splash from the mischievous woman.

"Gotcha," Rouge chuckled when he turned to her with a surprised expression.

The innocence of her teasing brought an involuntary smile to his face as Shadow flashed her a playfully vengeful look. He splashed her back, more forcefully and causing her to let out a giggly exclamation. When she moved to retaliate, the bat took a step toward him and her leg waded into a bushel of seaweed; the spindly plant instantly tangled around her calf, the momentum sending her toppling further than she intended. The hedgehog was quick to catch her, but his loose footing slipped forward and made him fall on his behind.

The relatively shallow pool of water splashed around them as they both crashed to the wet sandy ground. Rouge was mortified, her cheeks red with embarrassment from tripping so awkwardly; Shadow was simply stunned by the fall, his hands pressed against her shoulders in an attempt to prevent her from hitting the water.

When she managed to prop herself up on outstretched arms, the bat's gaze ran up to his. His glasses were askew, one side laying higher than the other and leaving a single eye unshielded. He took them off once she was stable, the lenses dripping with water droplets, and they shared a long moment of starry-eyed staring.

A faint voice nagged in Rouge's ear, 'Kiss him.'

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📄 F it, I'm posting my finished fics here, too 📄

*Check the 'rouge's heart' tag if you haven't read previous chapters

[Chapter 7: Excitement]

The next week dragged on, Shadow and Rouge keeping in touch while they went about their days doing their own thing. The hedgehog searched for a new job and the jewel hunter continued her work as an agent, asking her aloof friend to join her at a night club after she successfully completed a mission.

"I'm not normally one for clubs..." he said over the phone, an upward inflection in his voice.

"Trust me, it'll be fun." Rouge twirled a lock of hair around her index finger. "I'll help you come out of your shell a little; if you want, I can invite a couple of friends to make it a group thing."

Shadow thought for a moment, then replied, "Alright. If you're going regardless, then I guess it wouldn't hurt to get out of the house."

"That's the spirit," the bat said encouragingly. "There's a lively place down the street from me. I'll text you the address and we can meet there tomorrow at 10pm – that's when they start playing the best music."

"As long as you promise not to abandon me halfway through the night," responded Shadow in a subtly playful tone.

"Of course. I'll keep my wits about me, and if you want to leave early, you have every right."

The hedgehog appreciated her offering a way out if the night went sour, concluding their conversation and continuing on with the rest of his day.

***

When it came time to leave his apartment, Shadow took one last look around to make sure his home was tidy; on the rare chance that he decided to drink, he didn't want to have to clean the next day while his head might still be swimming.

The hedgehog decided to take his motorcycle, the deep rumble of the vehicle thumping through the streets on his way to the club. When he arrived, he parked in the lot behind the musical building, looking around for Rouge's car. Not seeing it anywhere, he sat idly on his motorcycle for a few minutes before deciding to go inside.

Even if she wasn't there yet, he could at least sit at the bar for a bit. As soon as he opened the door, Shadow saw the bat standing near the entrance and looking at her phone. She lifted her head and her teal eyes left the screen to meet with his. A smile spread across her pink lips, the hedgehog returning it and approaching the solitary woman.

"Where are your friends?" he asked.

"On their way. We can grab a drink until they get here!"

"Sure." Shadow turned in the direction of the bar, his eyes remaining on Rouge as he bent his arm at the elbow and stuck it out towards her.

Pleasantly surprised at the gesture, Rouge blushed lightly and wrapped her gloved fingers around his bicep, the two of them approaching the bar together. They each ordered their own drinks and sat chatting until the bat heard her name being called. She turned to see Silver and Blaze walking in, the lavender cat waving.

"Hey, guys!" she greeted, standing from the bar stool.

Shadow turned just enough to speak with them, not jumping up to meet the couple as Rouge was. She introduced him as her friend, the hedgehog unaware that the treasure hunter's friends had already been informed of his presence in her life. He politely nodded towards them instead of shaking hands, mostly remaining quiet as he wasn't ready to converse just yet.

As the four of them grouped together at the bar, Shadow primarily listened to their conversations, giving his thoughts only when asked and not offering up new topics. He designated himself as the one to order more drinks when they'd finished a round, the loner grateful for a few moments of respite from the near-constant chatter of the three friends.

At times, Rouge wondered what the hedgehog was thinking, finding it a bit unnerving that he was so quiet throughout the hour that they spent just talking. She figured he wouldn't be staying long, preparing herself for the moment when he would stand and excuse himself for the night.

But when her favorite song started playing through the speakers of the bustling blue-lit room, the bat saw an opportunity to get closer to Shadow and hopefully entice him into staying a bit longer. She couldn't tell if he was having fun up to that point, but hoped to get another smile from him out on the dance floor.

She turned to him and held out her hand with an eager grin. "Shadow, would you dance with me?"

She saw the hesitation in his eyes – colored a deep purple from the effects of the blue light – but felt giddy when the stoic hedgehog's gloved hand fell into hers. He rose from the seat, Blaze and Silver covertly sharing a knowing look and following them to the dance floor.

Rouge picked a spot that didn't have as many people around, letting the electronic music influence her movements as she and Shadow faced each other. The hedgehog didn't match her energy, mostly tapping his foot and swaying rather than actually dancing.

The bat's friends focused on each other as they grooved nearby, silently bonding over shared dance moves while they avoided bumping into other patrons. Rouge made sporadic eye contact with Shadow in between scattered hip sways and occasional twirls, the man becoming more mesmerized by her as the song went on.

After a while, he got into the rhythm a little more, and a smile slowly spread while his moves started to complement hers a bit better. The woman was ecstatic seeing him jive with the upbeat tempo, biting her lip in excitement and moving in tandem with the hedgehog.

When the song was over, Shadow's movements slowed again and Rouge guessed that he was disinterested in continuing the dance, despite the fun he seemed to finally be having. They left the floor together while Silver and Blaze kept each other company on the vibrant flickering tiles.

The hedgehog declined having another drink as she ordered one, him leaning his back against the bar while she sat on the stool. He lounged with his elbows resting on the bar top, looking at Rouge and contemplating a question as the bartender prepared her drink. When she noticed his lingering gaze, the bat lowered one eyebrow and smirked.

"What?" she asked playfully.

He shook his head a bit, smiling more naturally. "I was just sort of wondering: I didn't see your car in the parking lot – how do you plan on getting home?"

When her drink was set in front of her, she used the small straw to stir the liquid, answering before taking a sip. "I flew here. Didn't really think it was necessary to drive when I live down the road."

"Ah," the hedgehog responded, his head cocking upward in an understanding gesture. He was starting to feel more confident from the couple of drinks he'd had. "Well, if you need a ride back, I don't mind dropping you off."

Rouge grinned again at his offer, catching on that it meant he was willing to stay as long as she did. But it was his next statement that made her eyelids raise as her interest in him skyrocketed.

"I have my motorcycle, so it would be a quick trip." The words tumbled smoothly from his mouth, Shadow not immediately privy to the joy sparking in his company's heart.

"You have a motorcycle?" she asked, stirring her drink again. "I would love to see it."

His eyebrows crept upward as he read her expression. "Really? I can take you for a ride, if you like. I mean, not to leave your friends behind, but I wouldn't mind making a quick spin around the block."

Without another word, Rouge spun around in her seat and looked toward Blaze and Silver, waving her hand to get their attention. She gestured them over and sipped her drink down to half while the couple made their way to the bar. Shadow was feeling more comfortable, the warmth in his chest growing as he and Silver shared a brief, respectful smile.

The bat started, "Hey, we're gonna leave for just a minute – Shadow has a motorcycle and he offered to give me a ride, but we'll be back."

Before she could head to the exit, Blaze spoke up, "You know the drill, Rouge."

"Oh, right." Looking at Shadow, she added, "Just a second, I'll meet you at the door."

The hedgehog nodded, pushing himself from the bar and walking away from the group. Silver casually crossed his arms as Rouge faced them, the fire princess using one finger to outline invisible patterns in the air. The bat copied one after the other, earning a smile from Blaze.

"Alright, you're sober enough," she stated. "Still, be safe."

The jewel hunter nodded, then handed the cat her drink. "I will. Here, you can have the rest."

"Score!" Blaze uttered, briefly stirring the alcohol before removing the tiny straw.

Rouge met Shadow at the door and followed him outside. They walked around the building to reach his motorcycle, colored jet black with bright red hubcaps. The bat clasped her hands behind her back, heels clicking on the ground and her hips swaying flirtily as she took steps around the vehicle.

"Wow, customized and everything," she said, spotting the spiky ruby-colored symbol stamped on the bike's body.

"Yeah, I probably prefer my chopper over the car," the hedgehog admitted, looking down at the vehicle and crossing his arms. "Faster, easier to handle..."

He trailed off as he walked around the other side of the motorcycle, raising one leg and swinging it around to sit on the seat. Rouge joined him, placing her hands on his shoulders as he started the engine.

Shadow's voice rose to be heard over the ignition. "Wrap your arms around me – it's the safest way to hold on."

The bat blushed, her palms leaving his shoulders and slinking under his arms. Her fingers hugged his torso, instinctively pulling herself closer to his back. Once his passenger was secure, the confident hedgehog drove his heel against the kickstand and took them out of the parking lot, turning to drive towards the first traffic light.

Rouge tilted her head up a bit to feel the wind rushing by, Shadow's thick quills fluttering next to her face. She gripped his chest a bit tighter, making the man's heart beat faster as a wider smile tugged at his lips. He made a right turn as the green light turned yellow, the bike's deep growl rattling underneath them when Shadow sped up.

They flew down the long street, the young woman glancing at familiar surroundings while her hair whipped around her cheeks. It was a freeing feeling, riding behind her new friend on a vehicle she'd never experienced before; something that may have never happened had she stayed with Knuckles.

Meanwhile, Shadow couldn't explain why he'd never allowed himself to get out like this before. Having Rouge's arms wrapped around him as they raced down the smooth road felt daring and fun, his smile sticking for the entire ride.

Three more right turns brought them back to the busy night club, the hedgehog finding a new spot as his previous space had been taken. When he stopped the engine, Rouge pulled back and he turned to look over his shoulder – her eyes were sparkling, full of life and elation while she complimented the short ride.

"That was incredible!" Her hands clasped together as they sat for a bit longer. "I haven't had so much fun in a while!"

Shadow couldn't help but glance at the bat's lips as she spoke, the forbidden urge to kiss her rising once more. He had to leave his seat to avoid screwing up his own suggestion of taking things slow. Rouge followed, the pair walking together to re-enter the club.

After meeting up with Blaze and Silver, they each got another drink and stayed a while longer; this time, Shadow felt more comfortable joining the conversation and was able to get on well with the couple until they decided it was time to head home.

They said their goodbyes and the dark hedgehog politely insisted on bringing Rouge home; when they arrived at her place, he idled in front of her yard as she left the motorcycle and turned to face him.

"Thanks for coming out with me tonight," she said, stars in her eyes. "It wouldn't have been the same without you."

A faint blush crawled across his cheeks, Shadow looking up at her with a peaceful expression. "Thank you for convincing me to come along. I had a good time."

The treasure hunter gave him an earnest look before placing one hand on his shoulder, leaning in to kiss him on the cheek. He didn't pull away, enjoying the gentle affection and feeling a flush of warmth spread across his muzzle.

Rouge looked radiant to him as her posture straightened, backing up onto the stone path that led to her front door. He raised one hand to match her wave, watching her stroll down the walkway and breathing a bit heavier through the thumping in his chest.

The enamored woman allowed a piece of him to linger in her heart as she heard the bike's engine start up again, peering through her front curtains to catch a glimpse of Shadow driving away.

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