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Sonadow one shot number #4: The Chest Fluff

Shadow was well known in Sonic's friend group as the dark, mysterious hedgehog who rarely spoke. It was easy to mistake him for being shy, but Sonic knew better. He just had no desire to make friends. Not after everything he went through.

Shadow was a loner, always in some dark corner of any room with his arms crossed and a scowl on his face. If you weren't careful, he was likely to take offense at the slightest thing you said and lash out at you. It didn't help that he was one of the most powerful beings in existence, which is why no one really dared approach him.

Until Sonic.

Sonic had the nerve to talk to him like a normal person, with smiles and casual conversation. He talked about nonsense, like how he beat Eggman for the third time this week or that time Tails spilled coffee all over his desk while working on a new invention.

At first, Shadow ignored him, but as time went by he eventually warmed up to Sonic's antics. It was almost amusing listening to his stories and adventures, and the hedgehog seemed to have endless amounts of them. He was a fast talker, so he often said three sentences for every breath Shadow took. It was nice to just sit and listen for once, though he wouldn't admit it out loud.

Shadow still rarely spoke, even to Sonic, except to call him an idiot or make some sarcastic remark. Still, Sonic didn't let it get him down. He'd just laugh and continue on like nothing happened.

Shadow found that he liked to listen to Sonic talk. He liked hearing about his days and what he did when they weren't together. He was so cheerful and optimistic, it was hard not to be at least a little happy whenever he was around.Sometimes his tail would wag just the slightest bit whenever Sonic entered a room or said something he found amusing.

But Shadow wasn't the only one who noticed his tail wagging. Sonic teased him about it often, and he had to remind himself several times that he was a grown hedgehog and that his tail shouldn't be wagging so easily. But it was hard not to let his tail wag when Sonic was so carefree and adorable.

Shadow never shared anything about himself, so Sonic was left to imagine what kind of things he did when they weren't together. He liked to think that maybe Shadow was secretly a badass super hero or something, and that was why he always seemed so distant and serious. But then again, he also liked to think that Shadow was secretly a cute little puppy who just needed a hug.

There was one thing about Shadow that Sonic really wanted to explore:

The chest fluff.

Sonic noticed it the first time they met, and he's been wanting to touch it ever since. It looked so soft and fluffy, and he couldn't help but wonder what it felt like.

He tried asking Shadow about it once, but all he got was a glare in response. He didn't ask again after that.

Shadow didn't seem to be particularly fond of people touching him, so Sonic kept his distance. But the little tuft of pure white fur on his chest was so tempting, and he really wanted to know what it felt like. He didn't dare ask Shadow about it, so he settled for just watching from afar.

It was during one of their weekly hangouts when Sonic finally got a chance to feel the fluff.

The two were hanging out in Sonic's living room, watching TV. Well, Sonic was watching the tv. Shadow was sitting on the other side of the couch with his eyes closed, seemingly asleep. He didn't even stir when Sonic suddenly jumped up off the couch and declared that he was hungry, leaving the room to get snacks.

When he returned, he paused at the doorway as an idea formed in his head. He quietly placed the snacks down on the coffee table and crept over to Shadow.

Shadow was rarely seen with his guard down. He was like a Doberman; calm until you did something he didn't like. Then he would show his teeth and bare his fangs, and you'd learn very quickly that he wasn't someone you wanted to mess with.

But when he was asleep, he was the sweetest little hedgehog you could ever hope to meet. His face was soft and relaxed, his mouth slightly parted as he breathed slowly, his ears twitching and flicking towards random sounds. He looked so vulnerable and precious. Sonic smiled as he knelt in front of him, taking in his sleeping form.

His attention soon turned to the tuft of white fluff on Shadow's chest. The perfect place to test how soft it was. He slowly peeled off his glove and reached his hand out towards it. He was careful not to wake Shadow as he gently petted the soft fluff.

He had only planned on petting it once, but when he pulled his hand away Shadow shifted slightly. He was still asleep, but Sonic didn't want to risk waking him up. So he began petting the fluffy tuft again. It was just as soft as he thought it would be, if not softer. Shadow didn't stir at the touch, so he continued petting him.

It was almost comparable to a cloud or a puppy. So soft and fluffy. Sonic could have pet it all day if he wasn't worried about disturbing Shadow. As it was, he spent what felt like several minutes just gently stroking the fluff, before pulling his hand away and putting his glove back on.

Man, Shadow and Silver are lucky. They both have super cute fluff, while he was just plain blue with a flat tan chest. He could definitely get jealous sometimes, but he couldn't deny that it was adorable. Especially when they were sleeping. He knew Shadow would never admit to being adorable, but there was no denying it. He was a softie, and Sonic was going to find a way to make him admit it someday.

Until then, he would just have to satisfy himself by petting Shadow's fluff while he slept.

I just have to touch it one more time... He thought to himself as he leaned forward, gently petting it again.

"What are you doing?"

Sonic froze. That voice came from above him. He looked up to see Shadow staring down at him, his red eyes narrowed into a glare.

"Uh..." Sonic stuttered, pulling his hand away and slowly standing up. "Hi Shadow! I was just, uh...just...there was a bugon you!" He said, pointing to the tuft of fur on Shadow's chest. "I was trying to get it!"

Shadow stared at him, his expression unreadable. Sonic shifted under his gaze, unsure of what to do. He felt like darting away, and was debating on it when Shadow grabbed his hand and placed it against his chest.

"If you want to touch my fluff, just ask." Shadow said in a low voice, holding Sonic's hand in place with one of his own.

Sonic stared at him, his cheeks flushed with embarrassment. "I-I wasn't...I wasn't touching your fluff..." He muttered, trying to pull his hand away. Shadow held him in place, not letting him go.

"When you lie, you're eyes look to the right and your voice gets higher. I can see through your lies, hedgehog. Don't bother." Shadow growled.

Sonic sighed in defeat, slumping his shoulders as he looked away. "R...right...sorry. It just looked so soft, can you blame me?"

Shadow released his hand. "I don't like being touched, especially when I'm not aware. However...I suppose if it's you, it doesn't matter as much." He muttered, crossing his arms.

Sonic smiled, his tail wagging slightly. "Does that mean I can touch your fluff whenever I want?" He asked hopefully.

Shadow's ear flicked in annoyance, and he turned away from him. "I...suppose. But a warning beforehand would be nice."

Sonic beamed. This was the most Shadow had said to him since they met, and he didn't seem annoyed or angry at him. If anything, he seemed almost happy. Maybe even a little flustered? Sonic couldn't tell.

"Right, I'll tell ya before hand and stuff." Sonic nodded, then reached his hand back down, gently petting the fluffy tuft of white fur again.

Shadow sighed, letting him continue his ministrations. It felt strange, and ticklish, but he could let it slide for now.

He was still going to murder Sonic later for taking advantage of him while he was asleep though. Even if he had good intentions. Shadow needed to keep his image after all.

Sonic was about to pull away when he felt Shadow's chest vibrate like a motor.

"Are you...purring?" He asked, surprised. He hadn't noticed before, but now that he was listening closely he could hear it.

Shadow's ears flattened against his head as he huffed and turned away from him.

"No." He growled.

"Yes you are!" Sonic grinned. "Awwwww-"

Shadow slapped Sonic's hand away, making him yelp. "I did no such thing."

"When you lie, your ears go flat and you turn away from me! That means you're lying!" Sonic teased, grinning.

Shadow glared at him, his fangs bared slightly. "I'm not lying."

Sonic continued to tease him. "Cute little Shadow is purring! Awww, I wish I had a camera-"

This was when Sonic learned that Shadow had what he now dubbed as a "Sonic limit." When this limit was reached, the usually calm and collected hedgehog would snap, and there was no telling what he would do. He had an almost limitless amount of patience, but once he reached his 'Sonic limit' he would immediately go straight for the throat. The warning signs for this deadly limit were subtle, lIke the showing of teeth or a low growl. But when you reached it, you could almost feel it in the air. Like the calm before the storm.

Shadow was at his Sonic limit.

He grabbed Sonic by the ear and pulled him forward, their noses bumping together.

"Shut up, faker." Shadow growled, his voice low and dangerous.

Sonic could feel his face heat up at how close they were, and he stared up into Shadow's crimson eyes.

"You're so cute when you're mad." Sonic whispered, grinning.

Shadow growled in response, pressing their noses together. "Do you want to die?"

"Not particularly."

"You are testing my patience. I've endured your company this long without snapping your neck. Don't think I won't hesitate to do so now."

"I have complete faith in you, Shadow."

Shadow growled again, and Sonic felt a shiver run down his spine.

"Then prove it. Shut up." Shadow hissed.

Sonic grinned, wagging his tail slightly. He leaned forward and kissed Shadow on the nose.

Shadow's eyes widened in surprise, his cheeks turning a bright shade of red. He froze like a deer in headlights as Sonic slipped his arm free from his grasp.

Sonic learned something new about Shadow without Shadow saying anything:

He was adorable.

He was blushing and stammering like a schoolgirl who had never been kissed before, his ears drooping slightly and his tail hanging limply behind him. His eyes avoided Sonic completely, as if afraid to look at him. It was the most flustered Sonic had ever seen him.

Sonic decided that he loved flustered Shadow.

"What's wrong, Shadow?" Sonic teased, poking his cheek. "Cat got your tongue?"

"You...are very brave. To kiss me after all I said to you." Shadow muttered, still avoiding eye contact.

"So? I don't care. I know you won't hurt me." Sonic shrugged. "I'm a hedgehog of action. You should know that by now."

Shadow glanced at him. "You don't care what I say to you?"

"Nope."

"Why? It doesn't bother you that I could kill you with just a flick of my wrist? That I could rip your throat out with my teeth if I wanted to?"

"You won't do that. And if you did, it'd be really sexy."

Shadow blinked in confusion. "What?"

"What?" Sonic smiled innocently.

Shadow stared at him for a moment, then shook his head and looked away again. "You're very strange."

"I get that a lot. You're strange, too...in a good way though. I like you."

Shadow finally looked at him again, his eyes searching Sonic's face.

"Really? You like me?"

"Yeah, of course! You got that whole mysterious vibe going on, and your fluff is super soft," Sonic said, giving the fluff in question a playful poke. "It's like having my own personal teddy bear to hug when things get tough. Plus, you're pretty good at not letting me die when we're fighting Eggman."

"I'm...not the correct material for...hugging, Sonic." Shadow managed, his voice betraying his embarrassment.

Sonic just chuckled, reaching out to ruffle his fluff again. "I know you're tough and all that, but everyone needs a hug now and then. I've been told that I'm a great hugger!"

Shadow crossed his arms, blocking Sonic's access to his chest fluff. "I've never...I've never been hugged before."

Sonic's eyes widened. "Never? Not even once?"

"Not since...my time on the Ark." Shadow murmured, his gaze drifting off to the side.

"The Ark? Oh! That Gerald Robotnik guy? The one who created you and all that?" Sonic's eyes were wide with curiosity, his tail wagging slightly.

"I would wish we didn't talk about it." Shadow's voice was low, the room suddenly feeling heavier.

Sonic frowned, but didn't push it. "Okay...but I still like ya."

"Like as in...a friend?" Shadow questioned, his voice tentative.

Sonic grinned. "Not exactly. Like more than a friend. Like, when I see you, my heart goes 'doo-doo-doo' like a love song."

"A love song?"

"Yeah."

"Why didn't you tell me this before?"

"Wel...I figured you didn't want to hear it. You're all tough and mysterious and stuff. Plus, you never talk about your feelings. I didn't know if you'd appreciate it or if you'd just get all upset and run away." Sonic chuckled nervously, his cheeks tinting a soft red.

Shadow was silent for a moment, processing what Sonic had just said. His heart was racing, and he didn't know why. He had never felt this way before. It was confusing and terrifying. He didn't know how to respond. Rouge always joked that he was cold-hearted, that he didn't know love. Maybe she was right.

But when Sonic rested his head against his chest and listened to his heartbeat, it was steady and strong. It was the first time Shadow had ever felt so...normal. He didn't feel like a weapon, a tool, or just some mystery that everyone talked about but no one knew. He just felt like a hedgehog, and it was surprisingly comforting.

Sonic started purring, which made Shadow purr along with him. Shadow's arms uncrossed slightly, and his hand found its way to Sonic's head, gently stroking his spikes. His spikes were coarse to the touch, but not unpleasant. They were relatively smooth, and the blue hedgehog's hair was surprisingly soft underneath them.

Shadow had never felt this...comfortable with anyone before. It was strange. He didn't know what to do with these feelings. But he didn't hate it. In fact, he liked it. He liked the way Sonic's cheek was pressing against him, the way his tail swished back and forth in contentment. He liked the way he smelled, like fresh air and the outdoors...and chili dogs. The rumble of his purring was soothing, and Shadow closed his eyes and just listened to it.

I believe I may like this blue hedgehog more than I thought.

#sonic the hedgehog #shadow the hedgehog #sonadow

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