Ah, the uncertainty. I remember being unsure with Sonic, wanting to be so close to him, wanting to kiss him even, but not recognizing the feeling for what it was. All I knew was that I wanted him to be happy, that I wanted to take care of him.
It had to take him nearly dying before I could confess. That, and himself confessing as well. Christmas, it was…
He shook his head a little, pleasant nostalgia brimming in his eyes. Regardless…
[[: You will discover where you stand with him in time. Things of that nature tend to reveal themselves somewhat slowly, even though it may feel as if it is all at once. I doubt it annoys him. He likely wants you to get better as much as you do. He only wants your happiness. I am sure he will do whatever it takes to get you out of there.
This is sounding very familiar…a little too familiar.
[[: Yes, apparently it is a popular piece. He sang it for me near when we were first getting to know each other. The other two may be lesser known to begin with.
Shadow’s hands hovered over the keyboard for a moment. The safety and openness lies in the anonymity of this. And still, I find myself so curious to know who he is. Perhaps he is no one I would recognize, just a passerby on the street. But something…something tells me there is a slim chance of that.
There is only one way to find out.
[[: If I may ask, what is your name?
… yeah, maybe you’re right about that. Everything’s so confusing and I think it doesnt help that I’m stuck in a hospital bed, I mean wouldn’t everything be simpler if I wasn’t worrying about what medications I need to take?
[ Or whether or not I’ll lose my mind and rip off those bandages again? ]
Plus it’s not like I’m entirely happy I guess. Like this would be easier if I had my wits about me but I don’t think I do. I’ve done some crazy idiotic things while lying on this bed… stuff that he hasn’t approved of and I know he doesn’t. Stuff that two of my friends would be deterred by if they found out. They’re already kinda deterred from me already and it’s not fun, it’s not fun. I miss them a whole lot.
He does… he does a whole lot for me, he said he wanted to do things for me. I mean that’s the whole reason we’d gotten… shoot, its intimacy, isn’t it? That’s what happened. He was trying to make me feel good after he made me do something I didn’t like. And it kinda spiralled out of control from there, not that I mind and I’m not complaining whatsoever. It’s only a temporary thing though and it didn’t lead me to understanding him any more than anytyhing else did, and I thought i t would…
It is pretty popular among some other things. I mostly like it because of its theme though.
[ The last question strikes him as odd. This is an anonymous community, isn’t it? Ah, well. He doesn’t mind giving it out; it’s not like he’s going to meet whoever this is, anyway. His ear twitches. ]
Ah me? I’m Sonic, Sonic the Hedgehog!
Don’t feel like you have to tell me who you are in return, I don’t mind. It’s kind aweird you asked for my name in an anon comm though…
[[: I apologize for the slow response. Some friends wished to know what I was doing. They wish you well.
He froze at the computer screen as he read the response. Legs…chopped off? That would be terrifying…
[[: I am sorry. That must have been a brutal experience.
Shadow flexed his hands. I wish there was a way to further express my sympathies. That is the downside of communicating this way, as well as the veil of anonymity.
[[: Yes, we have. I am very devoted to him, as he is to me. I have been there for him through many things, things that others have left him for. I will never leave his side.
[[: If this individual you speak of is taking care of you, he obviously wishes to be by your side. Even though he may be hard to understand, I am sure he cares for you, regardless of your immobility, and he will no matter what happens to you in the future. He sounds like a very devoted friend or loved one.
He sounds similar to myself, in some ways. Sonic must have found me difficult to understand when I was so quiet. Although, he quickly learned to read me through other means. Ah, Sonic…
[[: You were on tour? You must be a talented vocalist as well. I have been working on several piano only pieces, one titled “All Of Me”. It reminds me of my boyfriend. Some others, ones he can sing on, include “Move Along”, and “Lifeline”. Some I have been working on for longer, but I have been including embellishments and more complex piano work that can properly accompany his voice. He has admirable talent.
Others have wanted him to sing? He must be someone I have heard of, then. My curiosity is peaking to know who he might be…
[ Oh, gee, another apology. Sonic rolls his eyes, but doesn’t input the lack of appreciation for it. He doesn’t need sympathy at this point; he’s already overflowing with it from everyone else who commented. ]
Friend I think he is. Loved one…
[ We were intimate, though, weren’t we? That’s what loved ones do, don’t they? It’s not like I’m going to go around and do that with everyone I meet…
But it’s still muddy water for me… ]
Can’t say. I’ve been very… close to him but I don’t know if it makes a difference.
He’s been devoted, I never thought he wouldn’t be. I just wonder if it annoys him taking care of me. I mean like, I’m pretty annoyed I’m stuck here myself, so why wouldn’t he be? I want to get out there and do more you know?
[ Be useful. ]
Hey I know about “Move Along”! I’ve sang that one a lot myself and one of my other friends was singing it to me a few days ago. I like it a lot. Not sure I’ve heard of the other two though…
[[: I do take some time for myself. I play piano, and I have been working on several songs to play for both of them. I have been trying to incorporate more modern literature into my repertoire, songs that he would know and enjoy. That, as well as stargazing, and taking my motorcycle out now that the weather is pleasant.
…It does not stop my worrying for him. My sleep has not been as easy, even though my body does not need it to function.
[[: I am very dedicated. He has done quite a lot for me. I used to be very withdrawn before meeting him. He was one of the few who reached out to me at the time. He is very kind and compassionate. He does not deserve some of the treatment he has received.
He hesitated at the keyboard. He saved my life. I would do anything for him, he makes the world seem brighter, more colorful. I do not wish for him to suffer, not at all…I will do anything to make him happy.
(“Shadsy!”)
[[: I love him.
He smiled to himself before he moved on.
[[: A passion for helping others is a rare gift, indeed. It must be frustrating for you to be in that hospital bed. My boyfriend…
There it is again…
[[: …was stuck in the hospital for some time as well, for several deep injuries. He has been able to recover quite well. I am sure you will earn the same recovery. He also had a difficult time not being able to move around. He is quite the active individual.
He did not mention the cause of his hospital stay.
[[: Have you had many well-wishers?
Oh, the well-wishing doesn’t really matter. Can’t exactly recover from legs being chopped off can ya?
[ He laughs on the other end. Yep, can’t imagine. ]
I’m glad your boyfriend got outta whatever it was that hospitalized him though! It’s really boring being in here, I wouldn’t wish it on anyone!
I’m sure the two of you’ll persevere. You just gotta keep believing right? It’s nice to hear — ahahaha, read, that the two of you have done so much for each other. It’s really nice to have someone like that, huh? Someone you’ll know’ll always be there no matter what happens.
I think I’ve got someone like that. He’s been helping take care of me during my hospital stay. He’s a bit gruff and sometimes I just don’t understand him but he’s cool too. I just feel like this is disappointing for him, having to take care of a cripple… But I try my best to muster on through yknow?
What songs have you been working on specifically? I might know them. I used to go on tour a while back and they wanted me to sing for em.
[[: Fine, for the most part. Work has been somewhat demanding. I have been taking care of my best friend, keeping track of her medications, as well as my…
He paused, his ears flicking. He felt a faint blush come to his cheeks. He is more than my friend, much more, after how intimate we have been, and how far we have come. I suppose—
[[: …boyfriend.
It sounds terribly tacky in my mind…but it is what we are to each other.
[[: He has been through some difficulties as of late. I worry about him.
Ahhh! It seems like you have a lot on your plate lately. You’re taking time for yourself arentcha? You gotta make sure that you’re well-off enough. Can’t help others if you can’t help yourself.
You’re dedicated though, aren’t you? I’m sure your boyfriend’ll be fine! There’s some lumps in the road but if you keep on keeping on, everything’ll be alright in the end.
I wish I could say I was taking care of someone like that, I always like helping people. But I’m the one being helped, yeah? I’ve been stuck in a hospital bed for over a month now and I can’t walk. It’s a bit of a pain.
[ More than that, but Sonic doesn’t see any need to elaborate to an anonymous about that. ]
You’re welcome! Say, what’s your name? I don’t think I’ve met you before.
My name is Honey. *She smiled to the hedgehog.* And yours?
I’m Sonic the Hedgehog!
Ha… You prob’ly know me as running around and being hyperactive. I’m not really that way now, though, so I guess I’m kinda boring, hah.
Thank you for the follow!
You’re welcome! Say, what’s your name? I don’t think I’ve met you before.
{Typing…}
-You can’t be him because, well, he is dead. …Unless you are contacting me from the dead…?-
Uh… No? I’m fully alive I think.
Bedridden but alive.
{Amy grew quite a deadpan face. Was this guy serious?}
Who does he think he is?
{She started typing.}
-Seriously, who is this?-
I’m totally serious.
This is Sonic the Hedgehog.
{Suddenly Amy’s phone went off.}
Huh? …Is it Tails again?
{When she got her cellphone she looked at the address and it had ‘No info available’. She anwered it anyways and it was a text message that simply said ‘Hi?’.}
…
{She started typing.}
-Who is this?-
This is Sonic.
And who’s it on that end?
… Aaaand there’s no legs on Sonic. Okay then, let’s just go with it.
“Uh, yeah! I was. And of course I know you! You’re Sonic the hedgehog!
“Heh, I almost sound like a fan, huh?”
Guess so! Nice to see ya again!
Daisy, right?
