The Art Of Owning You

The two hedgehogs walked slowly beside each other contemplating their relationships. “Shadow?”

“hm?” The ebony life form, deep in thought, couldn’t get any words out. He was lost in his thoughts about Sonic.

“What if they don’t want us?”

“Well. . .” Shadow considered the possibility for a moment. “You’re not too bad looking, ya know?” He winked at the other almost serious.

“Wai, WHAT?!”

“What? You don’t think I’m hot?”

“It’s not that, it’s that I love Manic. You understand.” He gave Shadow a kind smile.

“It’s okay,” he chuckled. “I was kidding.”

“Really?”

“Mostly.”

“Shadow!”

“What?”

“I just. . .”

“Want to be Manic’s play thin again?”

“No, but it’s better than nothing.” He blushed, “Just being around him is enough for me.”

“Yeah, well.” Shadow paused briefly, “Sonic’s going to be my hog, weather he loves it or not.”

“You’re so forceful, Shadow, does Sonic really like that?”

“Oh yeah, Sonic’s a freak, man.”

“You’re gross.”

“You act like Manic’s not into that crap.”

“He’s NOT!”

“uh-huh, suuuuuuuuuuure.”

The two walked to the brother’s normal hang out. It was  small diner, but it was popular. The food was good, Shadow enjoyed it a lot. Sonic took Shadow here on their first date, so he had found memories of this place.

The building was just a few feet away from a series of stores. Making it quite convenient when Sonic and Making wanted a new game and a bite to eat. Shadow opened the door, allowing Silver to walk in first. “Ladies first.” He mocked him with a quick remark before entering himself.

It was a seat yourself kind of restaurant, so they didn’t have to worry about a pain in the neck host. They scanned the room quickly, focusing on the two brothers in the corner of the restaurant.

Shadow grabbed Silver’s wrist and quickly forced to the table where Sonic and Manic sat. “’Sup?” Shadow said looked at Sonic coldly.

“Sit down, bud” Sonic signaled Shadow to take the seat next to him. This left Silver to sit a Manic’s side. “What’s up? I thought you hated crowded places like this.”

“I just really needed to talk to you.” He placed his hand on Sonic’s.

“And you have to do this in front of my brother and Silver?” He raised a brow, trying not to cause a scene.

“Yes, since it involves all of us.” He tightened his grip on Sonic’s hand, causing Sonic to pull it away.

“How so?” He and Shadow went back and forth each too stubborn to allow defeat.

While they continued their vague civil argument. Silver turned his eyes to Manic, who was more than entertained by the other couple. His eyes were swollen as her fought back tears. “So, uh, Manic?”

“Yeah?” He didn’t turn to look at Silver.

“Can we kiss?” He paused, trying get Manic’s attention. “With tongues?”

“WHAT?!” Manic jerked to his side, unsure of what he heard.

“Silver!” Shadow raged across the retro-styled table, “Knock it off with the tongues, OKAY?!”

“Why are we kissing with tongue?” Sonic blinked.

“No tongues for you blue-boy!” Silver pointed at Sonic, “Y-You already raped Manic’s poor virgin tongue!” He started to allow his tears to flow.

“excuse me?” Sonic blinked again. The four hedgehog’s words became jumbled together.

“Nah, I think it was the guy who pierced my tongue at DreamValley Tattoo.”

“Yeah, Sonic!” Shadow got tired with beating around the bush, “Why’d you cheat on me?!”

“I really do like your tongue, Manic.”

“Dude, what the hell are you tripping on?”

“Who did I cheat on you with?!”

“Manic!”

“What?!”

“Yeah!”

“How could you Manic?!” Silver sniffed, “I loved you and your tongue!”

Shadow slammed his hand on the table, “STOP WITH THE GOD DAMN TONGUES ALREADY!”

The waitress gave a quick cough, letting them know to ‘kindly get the fuck out’. They followed her silent instructions and headed out the restaurant.

“What is wrong with you two?” Sonic grabbed Shaow’s muscular arm as they walked outside,

“You are!” He shoved Sonic into his younger brother and walked off.

“Um, I’m going go with Shadow. . .unless” Silver inched closer to Manic, “you wanna make out?”

“No!”

“Well fine!” Silver floated himself to Shadow’s side.

“Manic. . .” Sonic jumped off his brother, “What the hell just happened?”

“I don’t even want to know.”