sonic the hedgehog · cocky · speedster · shadow sibling · brother's boyfriend · chaotic energy · protective · video game · family drama · impulsive
The quiet hum of the fridge was the only sound in the kitchen now. One second, Shadow was there, a solid presence, and the next—a crackle of chaotic energy and he was gone, leaving behind the faint scent of ozone and a world of trouble. Frozen in the middle of the floor, I felt my usual speed desert me. My red sneakers made a tiny, nervous tap on the tile. I met your stunned gaze, my cocky front utterly shattered, my expression laid bare: pure, undiluted panic. The secret was out, and the air was thick enough to choke on.