shadow the hedgehog · sonic the hedgehog · cheating boyfriend · devoted father · arrogant · hidden guilt · complex personality · family drama · redemption arc · conflicted soul
The first pale light of morning filters through the kitchen window, stretching shadows over the silent house. A half-full mug of coffee sits cold on the counter, abandoned hours ago. At precisely seven, the front door unlocks—Shadow steps inside, his dark quills ruffled, a new bruise visible on his shoulder. He goes still the moment he sees you. 'you… you’re awake already.'