Krissie: wrote like a paragraph and stopped. But I'm awake now. I have to stay in bed for another hour before waking my boyfriend for work.
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'.' Woo a ghost
Shadow was just done. He was done with work. Done with being a person. Done with unexpected weirdness from other.
His brain was still reeling from Sonic's little chat. He did not want to have another chat about Amy with him ever. Not in Sonic's lifetime or his. And he was practically immortal.
He sent the soldiers on two laps around an obstacle course before leaving for the day. He just wanted to go home. Eat something and then go to bed and pretend today never happened. He was greeted by Amy at the door. He had forgotten they were supposed to go somewhere.
Amy looked hopeful and bright. Her emerald eyes sparkling. A sweet big grin on her face. She was brimming with confidence. Shadow liked that. He noticed for the first time that her hair down. Her signature red headband missing in action. Her quills now reached below her shoulders. She wore a yellow top with some black design that reminded him lf an Asian restaurant. It buttoned high around her neck with two orange flowers. She wore khaki shorts that shoed off her legs and a pair of brown boots suitable for hiking.
"Are we hiking some where Rose?" His frown loosened some as he looked at her.
Amy beamed, "A little bit, I wanted to take you to this nice spot on Angel Island."
"Is there something there that you think will make me smile?" Shadow tilted his head. "I assure you Rose, I am not like Rouge. I do not love Knuckles."
"Well that's a relief," Amy smirked, "Now I won't have to fight him for your affection. But not why we're going. So let's go before we lose the light."
Shadow nodded as he followed her outside. He found her car in the parking lot and stared at it as Amy got into the driver seat.
"Are we driving to the flaoting island?" Shadow mused.
"It turns into a plane." Amy responded, "Now get in so we can go."
Shadow stared at the car before shaking his head. "It's pink."
"It's also purple." Amy stale faced. "What do you expect of a vehicle made for me to race in?"
"I don't want to get in that car." Shadow stated.
"Because of it's color?" Amy glared at him.
"How about I chaos control us there?" Shadow suggested.
Amy pouted before undoing her seat belt and stepping out of the car. "If it gets us there." She locked the car and clipped the keys to a bracelet on her arm.
It took less then a second for Shadow to get them to Angel Island. Amy led Shadow on a short hike before stopping in a chao garden.
"Ta~da!" Amy sang as she waved her hands in the air.
"It's a chao garden." Shadow stated with no amazement.
"Yes it is. Chao gardens are nice and tranquil. A perfect place for anyone to come and relax." Amy sat on the grass and began playing with the chao that approached her. "I figured you would like it here."
"I'm not anyone Rose. Chao can't relax me into a smile." Shadow replied in defiance as a few chao walked up to him.
"But you do have a soft spot for children and small creatures," Amy pointed out.
Shadow glared at that statement.
"Cream just has to ask with big puppy dog eyes and you'll give in. You don't like to see children hurt." Amy petted the chao in her lap. "It's one of the rare times that big heart of yours shines through your prickly exterior."
"Is that how you really see it Rose?" Shadow placed his head in his hand.
"Yep!" Amy scooted over to him. She placed the chao into his lap. "It's why I thought I would appeal to the side of you that likes children to get you to smile. And chao are more sweet then kids. So I dont have to worry about you chaos spearing a bratty kid."
Shadow nodded as he watched the chao smile up at him. It snuggled into his chest fur.
"See, he likes you," Amy cooed.
"He does," Shadow agreed as he began softly petting the blue creature.
Amy smiled down at the creature. "Aren't they kind creatures? Doesn't it feel nice and relaxing being surrounded by them?"
Shadow chuckled as he listened to Amy babble. She had that habit. When it was quiet, she would get nervous. He wrapled his arm around her waist and pulled her closer to him. He laid his head on her shoulder. His fingers drawing small circles on her side. "Shh... silence isn't that scary." He whispered. "Just enjoy the scenery."
Amy felt her face flush as she laid her head on Shadow's. The chao smiled at her as she reached out and patted it's head. It laid across Shadow's lap and into hers. Shadow rubbed the creature's back as Amy petted it's head. It coed softly as it drifted off to sleep. They stayed silent for a long time.
Shadow heard a rustle of leaves of someone large approaching. He sat up and at attention as the new comer came into view.
"What are you doing on Angel island Shadow? Knuckles asked roughly. "You better not be here to help Rouge take the master emerald."
Shadow rolled his eyes as he placed the chao in Amy's lap. "I'm not here for the Emerald. Nor am I assisting Rouge." He stood up and walked to greet the echidna face to face. "You look like you've been training," he noted the sweat dripping down Knuckles' fur.
"A work out helps me stay in shape." Knuckles stated proudly.
Shadow smirked. "Really? Would you like to test it out?"
"I do love to Shadow box." Knuckles punched his fist together.
Shadow nodded as he got into a fighting stance. "Let's see how long you last guardian."
Knuckles got into a fighting stance and it took less then five seconds before the two were dueling.
Amy sat and watched bored for a few moments. The two men shot quips at each other every so often. But after a while, Amy grew bored of the duel. It seemed to her the two were actually trying to hurt each other. Especially when Knuckles sent Shadow flying into a tree.
"Hey guys, can you stop fighting?" Amy called as the chao gathered around her for safety. They didn't want to get hurt by one of the attacks.
The two men didn't acknowledge her. Amy sighed as she stared at the two. "Shadow! Knuckles!" She yelled. Still nothing. Knuckles broke a large rock that Shadow happily threw him into.
Amy pulled out her phone and sent a quick text. She knew there was no way she could stop them. Not without fighting them herself and she didn't want to do any more damage to the area then they were already doing.
Rouge arrived within the hour. She frowned as she saw the two fighting. Amy was sitting surrounded by chao as she watched with an annoyed expression.
"How long as this been going?" Rouge asked as she landed next to Amy.
"About an hour and a half. Nothing I say gets through to them and they're wrecking a lot of the island." Amy frowned.
Rouge shook her head. "I've got an idea. I'll be right back," Rouge flew off and left Amy to watch over the fight. A few minutes later, she heard the rushed footsteps of someone coming up.
"Knuckles!" The female yelled as she ran up to them. "What are you doing?" She grabbed Knuckles by a dreadlock and pulled him down to her level. Shadow clenched his teeth as his body was already in motion of throwing a punch at Shadow. She grabbed the fist and was moved back a few inches, but she kept her ground. Her sapphire eyes burned into Shadow.
Shadow gulped before standing up straight. "Hello Tikal," he greeted with a nod.
Tikal nodded with a frown. "You two are wrecking the island and scaring the chao!" She waved her hand around at the destruction. "What did I tell you two about dueling?"
"Only at the area?" Knuckles answered as he attempted to stand.
"And the rules for area?" Tikal glared at the two.
"First out of the ring loses." The men answered in unison.
"Good," Tikal smiled as she released Knuckles' hair. She turned and looked at the damaged. She stops as she spots Amy. She jugs uo to her and encircles her in a hug. "Amy! It's so good to see you!" She released her.
"It's good to see you too." Amy smiles. "I didn't know you could catch a punch like that."
"Well, I did grow up in a warrior tribe." Tikal laughed. "I don't like fighting, but I can do it. If you want, I can teach you how to do it sometime."
"That sounds great." Amy nodded.
"So what brings you here?" Tikal pets several of the chao.
"Oh, Shadow has a bet with a coworker to smile genuinely. I brought him to the chao garden to help him relax." Amy answered.
"Ah..." Tikal nodded. "I'm sorry the duel got in the way of that."
"I've got an idea!" Rouge stated as she flew down to the ground.
The group all looked at her.
"Yoga." Rouge smiled.
Tikal and Amyu smiled at the thougt why the men groaned.
"I was made to perfection in a lab," Shadow grumbled. "I was not ment to stretch this way."
They had been doing basic stretches for a while now and the whole time Shadow and Knuckles complained.
Knuckles wasn't flexible at all, so he had trouble with every stretch.
Amy got up and pushed against the red echidna's back to get him deeper into the stretch. "You need to stretch more Knuckles!" Amy giggled as Knuckles cried out in pain.
"Echidnas were not ment to curl up into a ball like hedgehogs." Knuckles growled.
Shadow looked up at the two. He instantly noticed that the button on the top of Amy's shirt was undone. The orange shirt was opened a lot more then any shirt should. He could clearly see the top of her breasts dangling down, nearly touching Knuckles back. Her bra straps were a dark burgundy. He could even see the lacey beginnings of her bra.
Shadow glared at Knuckles. He did not have any right to have Amy so close to him in such a matter.
Knuckles noticed the glared and arched a brow. "What did I do?" He mouthed.
Shadow darted his ruby eyes at Amy and then back at him.
Knuckles looked up at Amy and noticed what Shadow had noticed. "Can I have a break from stretching?" Knuckles asked as he turned to face Shadow. "Didn't notice. Stop being jealous and enjoy the view," he mouthed to Shadow.
Amy released Knuckles. "If you stretch more often, I won't have to force you into one."
Knuckles nodded at the advice as he stood up. "I'll think about it," Knuckles waved his hand as he walked away.
"Where are you going?" Rouge question.
"To take a leak. Geez, I can go pee in my own home without people questioning me." Knuckles shook his head.
Rouge looked at Tikal. "Is he ever polite?"
Tikal just shrugged. "Manners aren't something you learn growing up alone."
"Hmph." Rouge crossed her arms, "It wouldn't hurt him to learn some."
"Really? I thought you found that rough exterior attractive?" Shadow teased, "Isn't that why you're always visiting him? So you can get as close to a date with him as you?"
Rouge turned bright red as she glared at Shadow.
Amy stiffled her laughter.
"Oh!" Tikal gasped. "Am I getting in the way of your bonding?" She looked at Rouge with bright eyes. She felt guilty.
"No. No. No." Rouge waved her hands in the air. She glared at Shadow for causing this conversation to happen.
Tikal pouted a little. "You know if you ever want alone time with Knuckles, I am more then willing to elsewhere."
"Tikal," Rouge tired to think of a way to end this awkward conversation.
Amy put a hand on Rouge's shoulder. "Just accept her offer so you can have a date with Knuckles," the pink hedgehog ordered. She smiled at Tikal. "If you ever want, you can come hang out with me. You don't leave the island very often. I can give you a nice tour of some places you might like."
"That sounds nice." Tikal smiled. "But it won't get in the way of your dates?"
Amy shrugged. "I am kind of tired of all the blind dates. I think a break from it all would do me some good."
Tikal tilted her head as she bit her lip. She turned to Shadow quickly. "Shadow, please go to the restroom with Knuckles so I can ask Amy some intimate girl questions."
"What?" Shadow coughed.
"I said please." Tikal stated politely.
"O...kay..." Shadow got up and left the area. He would just have to figure out where the restroom was.
Once Shadow was out of hearing range, Tikal smiled as she turned to Amy.
"Blind dates haven't been going well for me Tikal," Amy stated with a chuckle. "No need to send Shadow away to get the details on that."
"Oh, I had to." Tikal stated. "Are you and Shadow not an... item?" She looked at Rouge to confirm that was the right term. Rouge nodded with a smile.
"What? No." Amy shoom her head.
"So... you're not interested in Shadow? At all?" Tikal questioned.
Amy blushed slightly. "He's a good friend. And he's obviously attractive. Anyone would agree to that. But Shadow isn't interested in dating or love in general."
"Ah.. so you haven't noticed." Tikal moved a dreadlock behind her shoulder.
"Haven't noticed what?" Amy placed her hands on her hips.
"Let's start with what I've seen," Tikal smile. "Knuckles left because Shadow was glaring at him. Shadow was glaring because while you were helping Knuckles stretch, Shadow could see your boobs because your shirt is hanging so low." Tikal pointed at Amy's undone shirt.
"We both moved so we could see what Shadow was staring off into space at," Rouge added. "You have a cute bra, by the way."
Amy flushed at that.
"Shadow thought so too. He did stare at it long enough," Tikal stated pointedly.
Amy's blush grew deeper. She clutched her shirt close.
"No need for that," Rouge teased. "It doesn't hurt to show a little skin."
"Especially since it causes Shadow to show that he has a crush on you." Tikal shrugged. "Though he is the jealous and possessive type. You'll have your work cut out for you, Amy."
Amy hung her head. She could play denial, or she could admit it. "I do like Shadow, but I don't know if I love him in that way." Amy admitted.
"And that's fine," Tikal smiled. "You can take your time. That's what life is for."
"Tikal is right. Just take your time and think you're feelings over. Beside I don't mind watching you two stumble around each other." Rouge chuckled.
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Krissie: So here is the end. Finished on a bus ride home. Enjoy.
'.' Woo a ghost
Shadow was just done. He was done with work. Done with being a person. Done with unexpected weirdness from other.
His brain was still reeling from Sonic's little chat. He did not want to have another chat about Amy with him ever. Not in Sonic's lifetime or his. And he was practically immortal.
He sent the soldiers on two laps around an obstacle course before leaving for the day. He just wanted to go home. Eat something and then go to bed and pretend today never happened. He was greeted by Amy at the door. He had forgotten they were supposed to go somewhere.
Amy looked hopeful and bright. Her emerald eyes sparkling. A sweet big grin on her face. She was brimming with confidence. Shadow liked that. He noticed for the first time that her hair down. Her signature red headband missing in action. Her quills now reached below her shoulders. She wore a yellow top with some black design that reminded him lf an Asian restaurant. It buttoned high around her neck with two orange flowers. She wore khaki shorts that shoed off her legs and a pair of brown boots suitable for hiking.
"Are we hiking some where Rose?" His frown loosened some as he looked at her.
Amy beamed, "A little bit, I wanted to take you to this nice spot on Angel Island."
"Is there something there that you think will make me smile?" Shadow tilted his head. "I assure you Rose, I am not like Rouge. I do not love Knuckles."
"Well that's a relief," Amy smirked, "Now I won't have to fight him for your affection. But not why we're going. So let's go before we lose the light."
Shadow nodded as he followed her outside. He found her car in the parking lot and stared at it as Amy got into the driver seat.
"Are we driving to the flaoting island?" Shadow mused.
"It turns into a plane." Amy responded, "Now get in so we can go."
Shadow stared at the car before shaking his head. "It's pink."
"It's also purple." Amy stale faced. "What do you expect of a vehicle made for me to race in?"
"I don't want to get in that car." Shadow stated.
"Because of it's color?" Amy glared at him.
"How about I chaos control us there?" Shadow suggested.
Amy pouted before undoing her seat belt and stepping out of the car. "If it gets us there." She locked the car and clipped the keys to a bracelet on her arm.
It took less then a second for Shadow to get them to Angel Island. Amy led Shadow on a short hike before stopping in a chao garden.
"Ta~da!" Amy sang as she waved her hands in the air.
"It's a chao garden." Shadow stated with no amazement.
"Yes it is. Chao gardens are nice and tranquil. A perfect place for anyone to come and relax." Amy sat on the grass and began playing with the chao that approached her. "I figured you would like it here."
"I'm not anyone Rose. Chao can't relax me into a smile." Shadow replied in defiance as a few chao walked up to him.
"But you do have a soft spot for children and small creatures," Amy pointed out.
Shadow glared at that statement.
"Cream just has to ask with big puppy dog eyes and you'll give in. You don't like to see children hurt." Amy petted the chao in her lap. "It's one of the rare times that big heart of yours shines through your prickly exterior."
"Is that how you really see it Rose?" Shadow placed his head in his hand.
"Yep!" Amy scooted over to him. She placed the chao into his lap. "It's why I thought I would appeal to the side of you that likes children to get you to smile. And chao are more sweet then kids. So I dont have to worry about you chaos spearing a bratty kid."
Shadow nodded as he watched the chao smile up at him. It snuggled into his chest fur.
"See, he likes you," Amy cooed.
"He does," Shadow agreed as he began softly petting the blue creature.
Amy smiled down at the creature. "Aren't they kind creatures? Doesn't it feel nice and relaxing being surrounded by them?"
Shadow chuckled as he listened to Amy babble. She had that habit. When it was quiet, she would get nervous. He wrapled his arm around her waist and pulled her closer to him. He laid his head on her shoulder. His fingers drawing small circles on her side. "Shh... silence isn't that scary." He whispered. "Just enjoy the scenery."
Amy felt her face flush as she laid her head on Shadow's. The chao smiled at her as she reached out and patted it's head. It laid across Shadow's lap and into hers. Shadow rubbed the creature's back as Amy petted it's head. It coed softly as it drifted off to sleep. They stayed silent for a long time.
Shadow heard a rustle of leaves of someone large approaching. He sat up and at attention as the new comer came into view.
"What are you doing on Angel island Shadow? Knuckles asked roughly. "You better not be here to help Rouge take the master emerald."
Shadow rolled his eyes as he placed the chao in Amy's lap. "I'm not here for the Emerald. Nor am I assisting Rouge." He stood up and walked to greet the echidna face to face. "You look like you've been training," he noted the sweat dripping down Knuckles' fur.
"A work out helps me stay in shape." Knuckles stated proudly.
Shadow smirked. "Really? Would you like to test it out?"
"I do love to Shadow box." Knuckles punched his fist together.
Shadow nodded as he got into a fighting stance. "Let's see how long you last guardian."
Knuckles got into a fighting stance and it took less then five seconds before the two were dueling.
Amy sat and watched bored for a few moments. The two men shot quips at each other every so often. But after a while, Amy grew bored of the duel. It seemed to her the two were actually trying to hurt each other. Especially when Knuckles sent Shadow flying into a tree.
"Hey guys, can you stop fighting?" Amy called as the chao gathered around her for safety. They didn't want to get hurt by one of the attacks.
The two men didn't acknowledge her. Amy sighed as she stared at the two. "Shadow! Knuckles!" She yelled. Still nothing. Knuckles broke a large rock that Shadow happily threw him into.
Amy pulled out her phone and sent a quick text. She knew there was no way she could stop them. Not without fighting them herself and she didn't want to do any more damage to the area then they were already doing.
Rouge arrived within the hour. She frowned as she saw the two fighting. Amy was sitting surrounded by chao as she watched with an annoyed expression.
"How long as this been going?" Rouge asked as she landed next to Amy.
"About an hour and a half. Nothing I say gets through to them and they're wrecking a lot of the island." Amy frowned.
Rouge shook her head. "I've got an idea. I'll be right back," Rouge flew off and left Amy to watch over the fight. A few minutes later, she heard the rushed footsteps of someone coming up.
"Knuckles!" The female yelled as she ran up to them. "What are you doing?" She grabbed Knuckles by a dreadlock and pulled him down to her level. Shadow clenched his teeth as his body was already in motion of throwing a punch at Shadow. She grabbed the fist and was moved back a few inches, but she kept her ground. Her sapphire eyes burned into Shadow.
Shadow gulped before standing up straight. "Hello Tikal," he greeted with a nod.
Tikal nodded with a frown. "You two are wrecking the island and scaring the chao!" She waved her hand around at the destruction. "What did I tell you two about dueling?"
"Only at the area?" Knuckles answered as he attempted to stand.
"And the rules for area?" Tikal glared at the two.
"First out of the ring loses." The men answered in unison.
"Good," Tikal smiled as she released Knuckles' hair. She turned and looked at the damaged. She stops as she spots Amy. She jugs uo to her and encircles her in a hug. "Amy! It's so good to see you!" She released her.
"It's good to see you too." Amy smiles. "I didn't know you could catch a punch like that."
"Well, I did grow up in a warrior tribe." Tikal laughed. "I don't like fighting, but I can do it. If you want, I can teach you how to do it sometime."
"That sounds great." Amy nodded.
"So what brings you here?" Tikal pets several of the chao.
"Oh, Shadow has a bet with a coworker to smile genuinely. I brought him to the chao garden to help him relax." Amy answered.
"Ah..." Tikal nodded. "I'm sorry the duel got in the way of that."
"I've got an idea!" Rouge stated as she flew down to the ground.
The group all looked at her.
"Yoga." Rouge smiled.
Tikal and Amyu smiled at the thougt why the men groaned.
"I was made to perfection in a lab," Shadow grumbled. "I was not ment to stretch this way."
They had been doing basic stretches for a while now and the whole time Shadow and Knuckles complained.
Knuckles wasn't flexible at all, so he had trouble with every stretch.
Amy got up and pushed against the red echidna's back to get him deeper into the stretch. "You need to stretch more Knuckles!" Amy giggled as Knuckles cried out in pain.
"Echidnas were not ment to curl up into a ball like hedgehogs." Knuckles growled.
Shadow looked up at the two. He instantly noticed that the button on the top of Amy's shirt was undone. The orange shirt was opened a lot more then any shirt should. He could clearly see the top of her breasts dangling down, nearly touching Knuckles back. Her bra straps were a dark burgundy. He could even see the lacey beginnings of her bra.
Shadow glared at Knuckles. He did not have any right to have Amy so close to him in such a matter.
Knuckles noticed the glared and arched a brow. "What did I do?" He mouthed.
Shadow darted his ruby eyes at Amy and then back at him.
Knuckles looked up at Amy and noticed what Shadow had noticed. "Can I have a break from stretching?" Knuckles asked as he turned to face Shadow. "Didn't notice. Stop being jealous and enjoy the view," he mouthed to Shadow.
Amy released Knuckles. "If you stretch more often, I won't have to force you into one."
Knuckles nodded at the advice as he stood up. "I'll think about it," Knuckles waved his hand as he walked away.
"Where are you going?" Rouge question.
"To take a leak. Geez, I can go pee in my own home without people questioning me." Knuckles shook his head.
Rouge looked at Tikal. "Is he ever polite?"
Tikal just shrugged. "Manners aren't something you learn growing up alone."
"Hmph." Rouge crossed her arms, "It wouldn't hurt him to learn some."
"Really? I thought you found that rough exterior attractive?" Shadow teased, "Isn't that why you're always visiting him? So you can get as close to a date with him as you?"
Rouge turned bright red as she glared at Shadow.
Amy stiffled her laughter.
"Oh!" Tikal gasped. "Am I getting in the way of your bonding?" She looked at Rouge with bright eyes. She felt guilty.
"No. No. No." Rouge waved her hands in the air. She glared at Shadow for causing this conversation to happen.
Tikal pouted a little. "You know if you ever want alone time with Knuckles, I am more then willing to elsewhere."
"Tikal," Rouge tired to think of a way to end this awkward conversation.
Amy put a hand on Rouge's shoulder. "Just accept her offer so you can have a date with Knuckles," the pink hedgehog ordered. She smiled at Tikal. "If you ever want, you can come hang out with me. You don't leave the island very often. I can give you a nice tour of some places you might like."
"That sounds nice." Tikal smiled. "But it won't get in the way of your dates?"
Amy shrugged. "I am kind of tired of all the blind dates. I think a break from it all would do me some good."
Tikal tilted her head as she bit her lip. She turned to Shadow quickly. "Shadow, please go to the restroom with Knuckles so I can ask Amy some intimate girl questions."
"What?" Shadow coughed.
"I said please." Tikal stated politely.
"O...kay..." Shadow got up and left the area. He would just have to figure out where the restroom was.
Once Shadow was out of hearing range, Tikal smiled as she turned to Amy.
"Blind dates haven't been going well for me Tikal," Amy stated with a chuckle. "No need to send Shadow away to get the details on that."
"Oh, I had to." Tikal stated. "Are you and Shadow not an... item?" She looked at Rouge to confirm that was the right term. Rouge nodded with a smile.
"What? No." Amy shoom her head.
"So... you're not interested in Shadow? At all?" Tikal questioned.
Amy blushed slightly. "He's a good friend. And he's obviously attractive. Anyone would agree to that. But Shadow isn't interested in dating or love in general."
"Ah.. so you haven't noticed." Tikal moved a dreadlock behind her shoulder.
"Haven't noticed what?" Amy placed her hands on her hips.
"Let's start with what I've seen," Tikal smile. "Knuckles left because Shadow was glaring at him. Shadow was glaring because while you were helping Knuckles stretch, Shadow could see your boobs because your shirt is hanging so low." Tikal pointed at Amy's undone shirt.
"We both moved so we could see what Shadow was staring off into space at," Rouge added. "You have a cute bra, by the way."
Amy flushed at that.
"Shadow thought so too. He did stare at it long enough," Tikal stated pointedly.
Amy's blush grew deeper. She clutched her shirt close.
"No need for that," Rouge teased. "It doesn't hurt to show a little skin."
"Especially since it causes Shadow to show that he has a crush on you." Tikal shrugged. "Though he is the jealous and possessive type. You'll have your work cut out for you, Amy."
Amy hung her head. She could play denial, or she could admit it. "I do like Shadow, but I don't know if I love him in that way." Amy admitted.
"And that's fine," Tikal smiled. "You can take your time. That's what life is for."
"Tikal is right. Just take your time and think you're feelings over. Beside I don't mind watching you two stumble around each other." Rouge chuckled.
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Krissie: So here is the end. Finished on a bus ride home. Enjoy.
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