Disclaimer: I do not own Sonic the Hedgehog

Warning: This contains mature content, meaning you must act mature to read this. Not quite lemon, more on the emotional side. If you are not mature enough to handle it, do not read it.

Shadow awoke not realizing he had fallen asleep. He rubbed the sleep from his eyes then noticed he was oddly warm. He turned to the side and felt a sudden awkwardness. Sometime during the night, Sonic had curled up against him. Shadow didn't dare move from that spot. Sonic needed rest so he could heal. However, Shadow wasn't so sure healing with whatever was inside him was such a good thing. Either way, Sonic needed sleep. He had been through hell the past few days and hasn't come out of it yet. Shadow's heart went out to the blue hedgehog, which was uncharacteristically soft for him.

Shadow felt a sudden urge to touch Sonic, which was odd, but he didn't think much of it. He rested his hand on the side of Sonic's hard stomach, running his fingers along Sonic's ribs, enjoying the natural feeling of it. It was like he was made to be here with Sonic, but Shadow wasn't quite sure what that meant. It confused and unnerved him.

Sonic stirred next to him but Shadow didn't move. Sonic opened his eyes and saw Shadow's closeness. Shadow expected him to jump back and ask what he was doing, especially since Shadow's hand was still on Sonic's side. Instead, he smiled at him, even snuggling closer.

Shadow didn't know what to think. He froze with shock. Sonic mumbled into Shadow's chest fur, "I don't want to wake up."

Oh shit. Shadow thought as he realized what was going on. Sonic thought he was dreaming!

Shadow flushed, He dreams about me?

Shadow wasn't sure what he thought about this. He had been going through strange emotions when it came to Sonic lately, and now Sonic was dreaming about him? Shadow thought about that for a few minutes while Sonic snuggled closer. This brought an instant smile to Shadow's face. He stroked Sonic's quills slowly, marveling at the feel. It was like second nature and he never wanted to stop.

Sonic lifted his face and looked into Shadow's eyes. Shadow hadn't realized just how beautiful Sonic's eyes are. Why the hell am I thinking like this? He thought with frustration, but the expression in Sonic's eyes melted it away. Shadow stroked the side of Sonic's face, watching him as he leaned into Shadow's hand. Shadow rolled over so that he was over the other hedgehog, looking deep into the other's eyes. They were silently pleading and hoping. Shadow leaned down slowly as if any quick movement would startle the other, and caught his lips in his. The kiss was slow and passionate, and Shadow felt it everywhere! It was like a migrating feeling that moved all the way to his toes. He deepened the kiss while his hands trailed down over Sonic's chest, stroking it softly. Sonic gasped then returned the kiss.

Shadow strayed from Sonic's lips and kissed down to his stomach. This was where Shadow was hesitant. He gazed up at Sonic in a silent question. Sonic only smiled and nodded, giving him permission to continue. Shadow was still unsure.

Sonic sat up and pulled Shadow to him in another kiss, whispering softly, "You won't hurt me. I promise."

Shadow nodded slowly, promising himself that he would be extra careful and gentle with the other. He ran his fingers over Sonic's stomach, earning a soft purr from him. He kissed his stomach as if it were the most precious thing in the world, still not wanting to harm him. They spent the night as lovers.

He now lay in Sonic's arms, gazing into hie beautiful eyes, wondering how he hadn't realized his feelings sooner. Sonic's eyes began to drift and Shadow kissed him one more time before sleep enveloped him as well.