#huge-cosmic-error

I think it’s really cool!

Sonic demanded to see all of my doom powers after he saw me use the wings...

Wow, y'all really wanna see a squid cuddle a werehog, huh. Fine, fiiiiine, just this once…

This... Is not pleasant.

... Yeah. Shaggy fur plus slime? Bad combo.

I'm not slimy.

The Doom Morph, just like the other Doom Powers, is an extension of me. I don’t become a squid. The squid doesn’t replace me. It’s more like… it extends from me and surrounds me.

Sooooo you’re not actually a squid? You’re just kind of… you, but in a squid costume made from your body?

SONIC, SHADOW GET HOME QUICKLY HES BACK FROM HIS DATE!!!!! HES SO HAPPY!!!

Yeah!! Yeah yeah!! *He puts the cake, 29 baguettes (they ate one), and their bags on the counter with his telekinesis, then throws himself at Espio, hugging him tightly and letting his legs float up off the floor* Ohh this was perfect, thank you, Espio!!

*Espio blushes, his scales shifting to match. He hugs him back, closing his eyes as his face is practically smothered in Silver's fluff* Of course. Thank you, too. I... Couldn't have asked for a better day.

*Silver grins, pulling back to look at him. His hands linger on his shoulders. He's studying Espio's face, hesitating*

..... What?

... Can I kiss you on the cheek? I keep wanting to, um... But I know you said that's too soon..

*Espio is staring up at him, flabbergasted. Silver wants to kiss his cheek? The guy Espio likes also happens to like him too? This is real?? He shakes himself from his thoughts, then nods* It is too soon for a real kiss, yes. But that... Is permittable.

*Silver lands back on the floor, his face flushed behind his giddy smile. He takes Espio's hand and leans in close, closing his eyes as he presses a single sweet kiss to Espio's cheek. He pulls away and waves at him as he floats into the air again, grinning* Okay bye! I'm gonna go tell my dads!

*Espio is frozen. His cheek is tingling from the feeling of Silver's lips. He lifts his fingers to lightly touch the spot. Once he's alone, he allows himself a moment of unprofessionalism. He stomps his feet excitedly, shaking his fists around with a stupid smile on his face. But only for a few seconds. Then he stops, takes a deep breath, and goes about putting their leftovers away*

*Sonic gets to the room first. He leans casually against the back of their stray armchair, examining his shoes for pebbles. Shadow gets there a moment later, climbing through the window a bit more carefully. He clicks his tongue and starts tidying up Sonic's side of the room. Sonic looks up* Hey! Wait, what are you doing?

Your side is a mess. I'm cleaning it.

I said I'd get to it.... Eventually..

Consider this my love language then. Are you gonna keep me from expressing my love by not letting me clean this mess?

..... Noooo?

Good. Next time, clean it before I have to.

Yes sir, eheh.. *He looks up as Silver bursts into their room, floating through the door with his hands in the air*

IT WAS A DATE-DATE!!!

*Sonic stands up from leaning* Really?? Silv, that's awesome!!

Yeah!! We're gonna go on a second date!! *He grabs Sonic's hands and they start spinning around the room and laughing*

Heh.. Congratulations, Silver.

Pops! *Silver leaves Sonic and goes to hug Shadow* Thank you so much for your help, Shadow.. I couldn't have done this without you.

*Shadow pats his back, smiling softly* You could have. But I'm honored you asked me for help anyway.

*Sonic walks over and hugs both of them tight* Mmm!! My guys! Where are you and Espio going for your second date?

Oh! Uhh.... That's a good question... I planned the first one, so does he plan the second one? Or do I?

He does. But if he doesn't, I suppose... That's something you would decide together.

Hmm... How do you guys do it?

Just whoever thinks of a good date first, hah! But it tends to go back and forth, yeah. I think it's my turn next, right?

Mhm.

Awww!! You guys are the best. I love you. Okay I'm gonna go tell Alice and Rouge!!! Bye!! *He floats off before they can say anything*

..... Ya feeling proud, pops~? *Sonic elbows Shadow, a teasing smirk on his face*

Shadow glared at the ring, but couldn't make much of a move as Sonic had settled against him enjoying the mass of fluff.

Hi!! Thank you so much! Its been at LEAST a day since I’ve had a mint, I can’t wait to-

Sonic get inside the house

(you’re also doing great sonic, you’re handling everything very well, he’ll be back to normal in no time!)

Thank you, Cosmic.. I feel bad that I was so reckless, though..

Don't feel bad, sunshine. You didn't know.

Sure, but I should have listened when they told me to put them back on..

.... Yeah, but.. You have them on now, so I think it evened out.

True, hehe... *Shadow rests his head on Sonic's shoulder* ..... Sonic?

Yeah?

Someone told me that I... That usually, I glare at you a lot, and yell at you. I just.... I'm sorry. I can't believe I would do that..

Hey, don't.. Baby, you yell and glare at everyone. Literally. I don't mind it.

But I do. *He sits up to look at him* You don't deserve that.

Shads, we spar all the time. We were sworn enemies at one point. We aren't exactly a standard relationship.

That doesn't excuse it.

No, but like I said, it's just how you are generally. It doesn't bother me.

Why won't you listen!! *He raises his voice, green sparks shooting out from his fur. His eyes widen and he stumbles back away from Sonic* I- .... No, I'm sorry-

Hey, hey... Shhh... *Sonic scoots back over to him and takes his hands* It's alright.. You've got a temper, and I like that part of you. Just like I like the part that's gentle and cuddly.

... Why..?

Because you're Shadow. And I love you. *He kisses Shadow's forehead* ... You okay..?

*Shadow nods, even though his eyes are glistening*

You wanna continue our date, or go to the doctor?

...... Mmm... I suppose the smart decision would be the doctor.

What about what you want to do?

... I want to hold your hand while you tell me about things so I remember..

*Shadow feels his eyelids start to droop as he cuddles Sonic. Everything is peaceful in the bigass house. Their kittens are all busy napping or playing. There's a movie on the TV with the volume at its lowest. Sonic has been asleep for a couple hours now, and seems peaceful. Hopefully this will help his healing process. Shadow nuzzles his nose into Sonic's quills and sighs, allowing himself to begin to rest. He's interrupted by a persistent knocking on the door. He growls and carefully extracts himself from the bed, trying not to wake Sonic. He walks over to the door and pulls it open, a glare already on his face* What.

Pops, I need your help!

Quiet-! Your dad is asleep.

Oh. Sorry..! Is he okay?

He'll be fine. What do you need?

I have a crush on Espio :(

.... I see.

Yeah, and he said he can help me write a poem for my crush but it's him, so I dunno what to do..

Don't let him. His poetry is terrible.

You've read it..?

Unfortunately, yes. He wrote several poems at one of Amy's birthday parties- why am I explaining this? Listen, Silver. If you want to tell him how you feel, just come right out and say it. Beating around the bush isn't helping either of you.

But that's scary.. I want to do it in a special way.

*Shadow grits his teeth for a second, his eyes closed. Then he opens them again* Fine. I'll help you write a poem. But then you're on your own, got it?

Got it!! Oop- got it! Thanks pops :)