Amy was ab-so-lutely giddy.

Today was just such a wonderful day! The sun was shining! Shadow was off from work, they were one a date and--!

CLICK

FLASH

The paparazzi were totally ruining it with their flashing cameras and rude questions. The pink hedgehog pouted from her position snuggled into Shadow's side while Shadow sat somewhat tense while still trying to appear causal, though a small sneer still made it through.

FLASH

Microphones were shoved near their faces as the reporters went on and on about how bold they were to go out in public, accusing Amy of cheating on Sonic. The less said about their opinions of Shadow the better. Amy was always so vocal about her relationship with the hero, and Shadow's rivalry with Sonic infamous. They acted as though the three weren't all really good friends. Friends who got on each others' nerves sometimes, but still friends.

The chatter wouldn't let up and Amy could tell Shadow was at the end of his patience--

"Hey guys, sorry I'm late!"

Sonic had arrived.

Everyone paused.

One reporter tried  to move to say something, but Sonic rushed forward, creating a gust of wind that blew several people back and stood near Amy and Shadow. He paused only for a moment before the blue hedgehog snuggled his face between theirs.

"Long time no see, I missed you guys."

Amy giggled and Shadow snorted.

"Silly, you saw me yesterday!"

"Hmph, it's hardly been long since I've seen your conceited mug."

Sonic grinned and placed some quick pecks on their checks.

"Yesterday," he says somewhat flatly headbutting into the side of Amy's face, before shifting into a light whine and doing the same to Shadow, "Over the phone doesn't count!"

The blue hedgehog then threw his head over his shoulder to squint at the people observing them. "This place seems to be ill suited for a date, absolutely no respect or privacy, let's split someplace better."