Disclaimer: Don't own characters, except for Annabelle.

Quick Note: If you don't like the following pairings, don't read. Simple as. But if you do happen to read it anyway, and get annoyed at my pairs, don't blame me. And by that I mean don't send flames.

Pairings:

ShadowxRouge

KnucklesxAnnabelle

SonicxAmy (duh)

TailsxCream (not much happens between 'em, just so you know)

Reviews: Thanks for the cool reviews. Good advice, Shadow Stalkr. I'll follow it as best I can; oh, and unfortunately I didn't have an abuse free day, but thanks for caring.

Extra info: Title has been changed. Now in first person. Always going to be in Amy's point of view, unless any of you guys want that to change. If you do, let me know.

Pink Sky

Chapter 2: Three Simple Words

BRRRRRIIINNNNGGGG! screeched my alarm. I slapped on the button at the top to shut it up, but I knew it wouldn't work. Even when I went to bed at an earlier hour, I always seemed to be tired. Heh.

I groggily opened my eyes, and began the slow process of bringing my feet to the floor. The "cold" air, well colder, broke into my shield of warmth, and as it did so, I raised my arms in a massive stretch adding an unintended yawn.

I padded slowly to my door picked up my dressing gown, which was hanging on the hook waiting for me. Then I turned round and went back to my bed, at which point I thought I could hear footsteps, but shook the feeling off and wrapped my pink coverage round me.

There was a few seconds, in which I was thinking of what to have for breakfast, when, just as I rose to my feet, my door burst open. Not expecting this, I shrieked a surprised "Holy Shit!" before losing my balance after jumping when my heart skipped a beat.

"Amy?"

"Goddamn it Sonic! You asshole!" He knew I didn't mean it but looked sort of hurt all the same.

"Sorry," He said sheepishly, "but I gotta give ya somethin'"

"Well that's no reason to jump me like that! Do it when I'm aware please!" I said smiling slightly.

Sonic raised an eyebrow, and let a smirk play over his lips "I didn't know you wanted me that badly, love."

"You dirty..! Oh I can't be bothered, rain check." We both chuckled.

"I'm kidding, but close your eyes."

"It's not something cheesy, Romeo…is it?"

"I hope not," He said looking pleased with himself. "Now close your eyes!" I looked up at him in vague suspicion before obediently doing what he asked.

I heard him walk over to me, rustle about in a box and then-

Silence.

Then, I felt a tickling sensation on my feet and giggled, wrenching my eyes open.

Sonic was indeed tickling my feet, with a mischievous look on his face.

"Sonic! That's the present eh? Well Happy Birthday to you too, and if you don't mind, I want to get breakfast."

"Wait! Alright, close your eyes again." He noticed my furrowed brow, then said desperately "Ok ok, I'll give to you for real. Promise." I still looked suspicious before he said "Hero's honour."

I rolled my eyes and proceeded to close them as Sonic reached inside a box. Again, I felt something, except it encased my foot like a…like…

"OH MY GOD! Sonic, you didn't!" I squealed excitedly, as Sonic unaware, fell backwards in shock. I laughed openly and heard him mumble something.

"What's that?" I said cupping my hand around my ear and pulling my hammer out of nowhere with my other hand.

"I said," said Sonic looking up. Then seeing the hammer, eyes wide said hurriedly "you- you surprised me."

"Oh, that's alright then." I said, a triumphant look on my face. Sonic looked quite grumpy, so I said, "Oh honey, I'm joking! You of all people should know that!"

When Sonic continued to look annoyed, I went to him and sat down next to him.

"Oh Sonikku..." I cooed.

"What." Said Sonic, sighing angrily.

"Should I apologise verbally or physically?"

Sonic looked up and replied "Um... physically?"

"Alright then..." I said moving in. When our lips connected it was like nothing I had ever experienced. I mean, I'd smooched him many times, and involuntarily, sometimes, he kissed back. But now was so different... not because of the fact that we both wanted to kiss, but because we were connected with a burning passion that I knew would never fade.

Before we knew what was happening, the door burst open, and Rouge the Bat walked in.

"Amy I need to ask- oh, what's this?" Sonic and I pulled apart quickly and looked, abashed, to the floor.

"Well, well, well. Barging in was I? Oh I'm terribly sorry. And here I was thinking you were innocent little Amy... you proved me wrong! Anyways Sonic, scoot, us girls need some private time."

"Bwhaat?! But I- we were-"

"You heard me," Said Rouge, who looked quite amused at the bashful hedgehog. "Scoot." Sonic got up slowly, glared for a split second at Rouge, then headed for the door. "Amy, I hope you like the present." I nodded then looked up at Rouge annoyed.

"You could've just asked him to go. And did anyone inform you of knocking?"

Rouge raised her hand to her mouth in mock concentration.

"Urmmm... No." I rolled my eyes before standing up and sitting on my bed. Rouge came over and sat beside me, looking slightly embarrassed.

"I need to ask your advice about... well about Sh.. Shadow?" She said the name very quietly barely moving her lips. I was glad I heard her; I didn't want to ask again. I put my hand to my heart in mock surprise, even though the feeling was being sent through me.

"Rouge the sexiest bat-girl alive and a master of flirtation, wants help from me?" When I saw the look on Rouge's face I proceeded to say, "What's wrong?"

Even though it was quite cheering to know that Rouge was asking me for advice, I didn't want to rub it in. I knew that she telling Shadow the thing that she'd never felt before would make Shadow's life worth living, and make him desist in going off at tangents and being so alone all the time.

"Well, I don't know what I feel... I mean," she started to look quite anxious now "well... it's like this. Me and him have been team mates for what seems like forever, and I know him as well as I know myself, but... I'm not sure if I'm made for... if I'm cut out for..."

"Love?" I stated casually.

"You really think I got a shot with the tangent king?" I rolled my eyes and looked sympathetically at the confused bat before pointing out "It's obvious numb nuts! He's totally in love with you! And by that, I'm not tossing the word around. You two are so compatible, like Sonic and me; made for each other."

"You think?" asked Rouge intrigued.

"Duh!"

"Well what should I do?" asked Rouge, as though it was the hardest question in the world. I looked at her in amazement.

"Tell him ya yutz!"

"Ohhh right! Duh." We both looked at each other and laughed.

"Come on," said Rouge cheerfully, springing to her feet. "Let's go get breakfast. Who knew that all this love business was so hard?!" I nodded in agreement as Rouge proceeded to the door.

"Oh and by the way," said Rouge smiling "don't you want to look at what Sonic got you?" And on that note she left the room, heels clacking across the hard floor.

I slowly bent my head and found my feet encased in glass slippers, real glass slippers, which were peeps, opening at the rest of the foot, like flip-flops. On the toe section there was light pink fluff and a pink plastic 'A' on one foot, and 'S' on the other foot. Each letter was encrusted with fake diamonds, and as I got up joyfully preparing to give Sonic his present, I knew that he really loved me.

I was walking past the large living room still giggling about my present to Sonic, when I heard soft kissing noises. As curious as "the cat" I edged round the corned and peeped carefully at the sofa. There, sitting on it, arms locked around each other, Shadow and Rouge were connected at the lips, and, judging by the slow rate of smooching noises, they were taking it slowly. I smiled inwardly and turned to go before I heard them break apart. Curiosity taking me over again, I looked round the corner.

"Look Rouge, I need you to be honest about something."

"Yes?" she said looking up into his eyes.

"I need you to tell me how you feel about me."

Oh my god. This was it. It was way too early for her to be completely comfortable with it, and my heart was in my throat. I screwed up my eyes hoping, praying, that somehow it would work out ok.

"I... I love you." I opened my eyes in shock as I heard Rouge say the words much calmer then I expected.

I looked round to see Shadow and saw him smiling before saying "I love you too."

I hoped they couldn't hear my mini squeal as I did a victory dance cheerily. She did it! I knew that it would be fine now, and that nothing could stop the happiness flooding the house. Boy, was I wrong.

What did ya think? I hope this chapter was better, and that I have improved. There will be more Tails and Cream next time, and some Knuckles and Annabelle too.

Sneak peak (because I'm nice)

I crashed through the undergrowth looking, searching desperately. Oh where is he?! My mind screamed in fear.

I came to a small clearing where the sound of rushing water was filling my pricked ears. I looked over to the middle and saw...

"Oh my god! Sonic?! SONIC!!!!!"

Eeek! Sounds bad, no? Well you'll see gentle readers, you'll see. Again, don't send just mean crap to me. Give reasons why it was lame, or why it was good. Though I don't mind if you just want to say it's good... Heh... .' Later. xx