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Loony: The story's idea came originally from me. It was based on a stepbrother that I do have but unlike this story I do feel only brother-sibling love(hope that didn't spoil). This is my first serious story. I want to have a break on humor and test myself on something a bit more serious.

Amy: The rating of this story might go up. She is very aware that she's only a teenager, but she will try to keep it T the best she can. She thought she could give it a try at serious romance/drama. She will appreciated and accept comments and/or suggestions.

Shadow: If you think the rating should go up then she will change it. There has to be a reason though.

Loody: The only character's ages that will be shown won't be the only characters appearing, I don't want to spoil and let the readers find out as the moment goes. As the story progresses I will also gave the ages and new characters.

Shadow-19

Amy-16

And of course, all Sonic characters are property of SEGA and Sonic Team.

Enjoy the story!

Hidden Affection

Coincidence

Amy's Point of View

Why him?! Of all people in the world why did it had to be him!? This is not right. God can't be this cruel. He just can't. I hate this. I have to live with him. See him. I don't even want to know what he's doing right now. He's moving his stuff to the attic... he's moving in. Living in my house. I just met him and yet he still had to move in... I'm living with a total stranger. And that stranger just happened to be my sibling...

Shadow T. Hedgehog is my stepbrother.

Is not that I know him that well anyway... but he's bad at giving first impressions so is not mainly my fault. I sigh. I had walked over to my bedroom, that just happened to be next to the attic's door. I had told my Dad a million times that I wanted to change rooms since I was little but he just kept saying no.

I was laying on my bed, face down, writing some homework on my notebook. But I can't concentrate with all the damn noises he's doing. He's moving tons and tons of boxes upstairs.

My Dad had made the excuse of 'I just wanted to clean the attic... it seemed dirty'.

Dirty my ass.

He knew all along that he was moving in. And he said that a few weeks back so I knew he had it planned. So the attic was clean and waiting for his stuff. Dad and that woman are down stairs. I don't hate her. Unlike his son she knew how to make a first good impression. I just can't make myself to call her mom yet. I just met her but I know I might get used to her in a while.

Well, I think I'll get used to live with her. But I'm not sure about her son. He's older then me and very obnoxious in a way. I don't get along with those types of guys at all... but then again...

Why him?! Of all guys and hedgehogs in the universe... wait... this isn't destiny... it just can't be... this is a damn coincidence... yeah I think that's it... it has to be...

Earlier today

She died. Why did she had to die? She was someone that didn't deserve it. This is absurd. This is wrong. She was someone that was supposed to enjoy life and continue to smile like always. This stupid curse called dead is just so hard to get over it... what am I saying? I will never get over this. No one can never get over this... no one has the guts to stand up and and yell that dead is just cruel and unfair at some points... which are all.

I love her.

I love her. Not loved her. I do now and forever, this feeling will never leave, I will always do.

The moment I got the news I cried crystal clear, pure and unique tears that only a news like this could make me arrange them to form. For hours and hours the waterfall didn't stopped it just kept coming as if that was all I could do. There was actually nothing I could do. I can't go back in time and stopped the car that ran her over.

Yes, she died from a car accident.

If only that damn bastard had never had the stupid thought of drinking and driving she will probably be here... with me... hugging me and telling me that she loves me and vise versa. People have to know that alcohol and automobiles don't get along with each other. Is a fight that will never get to an end.

This isn't the first time that something like this had happened anyway... but the thing is that it just happened to be her.

Yet, I know she's in a better place.

A place that she will never come back from... but that someday I will be too. She's saving me a place to be with her. Next to her and be with her until eternity ends. I know she has that smile on her beautiful face... the first face I saw in life. That woman that loved me and wanted the best for me. The one person in life that will remind you that loves you every second and not only in words but with actions as well.

What other person will do that? And we all have one or else we wouldn't even be here.

Yes, my Mother died in a car accident.

She and my Dad were the world to me. We were so happy that words could never describe the love we shared. Mom always liked to see us smiling and be happy in our own special way. Dad is still alive. Him and I are the ones that complete this family now... this small but yet not miserable family.

Two years have past since then and yet the pain I feel still has the same amount of energy to hit where it hurts the most. Last week was her anniversary.

November 28...

The day she died and the day I let my crystal clear tears get the best of me every single year. In a few months I'll be 16. Not actually consider a grown-up yet but mature for my age.

I'm a junior at Station Square High and lived at Emerald St. 1217. Five blocks away from school... my Dad decided that it was best for my education for the school not to be so far.

Who is he trying to kid?

I love Dad but sometimes he takes things too lightly and don't actually analyze the situation. Five blocks away... I walk to school, it's not that far so I shouldn't complain.

Dad said that had some news for me for when I get home... news just happen to be in the list of things I hate the most. Surprises don't make me excited or hyper. I get too curious to be worried about that. Or maybe I get worried... worried it might be something that involves me and chores. Since Mom died I have to help Dad with the house, clean, cook, wash, etc.

I don't mind. Dad is really good at those kinds of things and I don't think I'm that bad ether. But I just wish he'll tell me now stead of keeping it till tonight. I sigh and stopped at the corner of the street seeing that the light was still red so I waited patiently for it to change and allow me to continue my journey.

Life without Mom... I have to be honest, school stayed the same but the house seems empty.

Without her I think the world is just out of valance.

Like I mention before school stayed the same. And for some odd reason, even in high school, we have to wear a uniform. Uniforms are for little kids that the teacher need to locate them and instruct them. Us teenagers just need personal space and freedom to choose what we want to wear. And yet the uniform is against that thought. Navy blue skirt with red and white stripes making a square pattern. School rule says that they have to be knee length but I do that till I get to school. Let me enjoy my freedom for crying out loud!

So I just pull it up slightly...

I sighed again. Well the skirt isn't the worst of them all. My quills have can't be covering my face; ether I use a broach or I make them into a pony tail. Broach was the best option. White school T-shirt with the high school's name on the side.

How original.

Gray sweatshirt and black school type shoes. Seriously did a kinder gardener designed this things?

Oh well. It's not that I can do much about it. I sigh for the third time this morning. I notice that the light changed color so I continued to walk towards school. I got to another street. Three more blocks and I'm there. I stopped and waited for the light to change again. I looked at my surroundings and notice that no cars were coming... I looked at the light again but it still said I couldn't continue walking. I looked side to side and yet no cars were approaching... I bet the second I place my foot on the street a car will come—

And so it did.

I took a step forward, barely touching the street, and black mustang came across from the street I was about to pass and stopped to wait for the light to change as well. I sigh and return my foot next to the other. That was the only car around. No more. Wait... not even people around. At this hour this street is completely empty until school ends.

The driver from that black mustang was a black and red striped hedgehog. He looked around 18 or 19. Now that is consider being an adult. He was wearing a black suite which make him look high class. His quills were long and pointy at the ends giving him the impression of mystery and youth in his image. He had wearing black sunglasses which hide his eyes and... wait... why am I describing him? I don't even now that guy and I'm having mental details of him.

Just before I could change my sight he looked at me from the corner of his eye. Yes, I was on the street where he had been waiting for the light to change. His eyes were flaming red with a pinch of mystery in them as well.

The morning wind arrived fresh and gentle as always. It made my two of my bangs cover my eye and cheek. I placed them back with my hand.

Still trying to watch that mysterious hedgehog.

I noticed his lips curved a bit and his glance went from down to up and... he was looking at me... wait was he checking me out?

I noticed the wind also made something else moved from his place. I looked down at myself and notice that my skirt was way over the limit and waving, actions of the wind. I scowled and pulled my skirt down.

How dare he! He was checking me out after all! Perverts... what else can u expect from them?

I 'hmph' and turned around crossing my arms under my breast trying not to face him at all. I didn't even notice the light changed color so I could pass the street. I looked at him from the corner of my eye and saw that he... he was smirking at me.

"Hey..." he said taking off his sunglasses and reveling those shining crimson eyes. His voice was husky and deep... "are you crossing the street or do you plan to waste my time?" his smirked grew wider. I looked at the light and saw that I can go on. I frowned at his comment and just walked down the street passing in front of him. "Kids should be in school at this hour." he said before speeding off to the opposite direction of the school. I bet he still had that smirk.

"Kid!?" I yelled. "I'm no kid you damn pervert!" I screamed knowing he couldn't hear me anyway. I growled slightly then finally gave up.

Who does he think he is? Calling me a kid. He had no right to insult me like that. I'm no kid! I'm a young adult! That was so rude. I will never want to see him again in life.

He doesn't matter to me. I know I'll never see him again. This was just a coincidence that we met. A coincidence I will never want to remember. He was so rude and a total pervert. And I'm happy that I will never see him again...

X~X~X~X~X

School was no big deal today. I just had to take notes from future tests and do nothing. I like this types of days... but they just mean an exam is around the corner. I smiled slightly after seeing that I was nearing home. But then stood there frozen and confuse... a black mustang was in front of the garage's door.

Dad didn't have a mustang... who's car is this and why is it here?

I blinked... nah... it can't be that guy's car... it just couldn't... maybe Dad invited one of his friends from business and he just happened to have that same type of car... yeah that must be it...

I walked over to my front door and took out my key, I notice that the door was unlock... Dad is not usually home at this hour... why is he so early? Maybe because of the news he had to tell me... was it that important that he'll come back early?

I sigh and put away the key. I opened the door a bit and saw Dad on the couch... and someone else sitting next to him. Dad notice the door opened slightly and turned his attention to me.

"Welcome back Amy." he greeted standing up, walking toward me and giving me a hug and kiss on the forehead. "I will like to introduce you to someone." He closed the door and lead me to the couch. "I will like you to meet Sarah."

I looked at the person that was previously talking to my Dad. She was a beautiful red hedgehog with yellow shining eyes. Her quills were a bit shorter then mine and she looked young... if she's my Dad's friend then I assume she's approximately the same age as him.

"A pleasure to meet you sweetie." her voice was so calm and gentle.

"Like wise." I responded with a smile and nodding.

She must be the owner of that black mustang... that's a relief...

"Is she a business partner Dad?" I asked him curiously.

Dad chuckled a bit. "Yes, she is one of the company's most outstanding employees." Dad smiled looking at her... he had never smiled like that to no one except...

Sarah, if I may call her that, smiled as well. "Amy, there's something I need to tell you." Dad said sitting on the couch next to me taking both of my hands. He sounded nervous. "As you know... I've been alone for two years since the death of your mother... and..."

"And you love Sarah." I finished for him. Strangely, I knew this day will come. The day where the man can't stand being alone and just needs a partner to live again. I know Dad loved mom... and he misses her...

I'm not some kid anymore. I don't have the right to tell my parents who should they love or not. I mean if he had told me younger I would have screamed,

What about mom?! Did you forgot her!? Did you not lover her anymore!? If you do then don't betray her!.

I understood, I'm not an idiot ether, he was afraid of my reaction. How I will take this news."It's okay Dad, I understand." I said with a smile. I just do wish he had told me he felt lonely...

Dad looked at me astonished. His surprise expression had been shown once in a life time. He pulled me from my back and hugged me tighter then usual. "Amy... you've grown up to be a fine young lady... thank you..." he said a bit unsteady. I felt some type of liquid fall on my shoulder. He was crying... or maybe just a small tear of relief and joy...

I smiled slightly and hugged him back. "So this was the news you had to tell me right?" I asked to somehow relief myself.

He stopped hugging me and smile at me. "Well... just one more announcement is needed..." he said nervous again. "Sarah has been married before, she got divorce a few month before I met her. She's a mother and it's the rightful parent of her child."

"You mean... I have a sibling?" I asked surprise.

I always wanted a little brother or sister.

For some reason I assumed he/she was younger then me...

Mom never got pregnant after having me and she left too soon to try again. I remember that I always argued things like 'I want a little sister!' or 'Can I have a little brother!?'

"That's great! I've never had siblings before." I said with joy and enthusiasm. "Can I meet... um... is it a he or a she?" I asked looking at Sarah.

Sarah giggled slightly covering her mouth gently. "It's a he." she responded.

A little brother. "Oh... can I meet him?" I asked after being a assured that he was a boy.

Dad chuckled. "Why don't you change to your normal cloth and we'll keep talking alright?" he recommended.

I nodded and took my backpack with me upstairs to my room. Before I got all the way upstairs I could hear Sarah say, "... but he's upstairs." so that means the mysterious little brother is here already. I even heard Dad say an 'Oh...'.

I walked through the hall but I saw nobody. Maybe, since he's small, he was playing hide and seek or some other games kids play this days. I entered to my room and changed clothe so I can keep looking for him. The moment I finished I heard some noises coming from the attic. Dad had cleaned it so that means it's safe for a little kid to be there.

I opened the door and was almost surprise to death as I gaze into two very familiar crimson eyes.

This... this is a lie... it just has to be...

"You..." I was speechless... the guy from before... that black and red striped hedgehog... the perverted being that was enjoying the image I had when the wind got me when I didn't expect it, and when my skirt passed the limit... was standing right in front of me...

"You." he said as well but not surprise what's so ever. He raised and eyebrow... he took a step back and looked at me again. Down to up. "So you're my little stepsister." he finished with a smirk.

Little stepsister!? He's my stepbrother!? No way! This can't be happening! "Y-You're my stepbrother...?" I asked still very astonished from the breaking news... I even left my mouth open from the surprise...

His smirk grew wider. "If I just said so, wouldn't that means that is obvious." he crossed his arms swiftly across his chest. Those muscular arms that I knew were strong and at the same time... gentle... he was still smirking at me. "Now, if you'll excuse me, I need to continue what I was previously doing." he uncrosses his arms and walked over to the attic's door. He turn around a bit and saw me from the corner of his eye. "A pleasure to meet you, sis." he closed the door behind him.

I frowned at his comment once more. I went back to my room deciding I didn't want an explanation yet. I drop myself on my twin size bed looking down and resting my face on a pillow. I screamed but the sound that came was blocked by the pillow itself. "It was his car... it was him the supposedly little brother all along... how can this be happening...?" This has to be a dream that became a nightmare the second I fell asleep.

X~X~X~X~X

And so I thought.

I was still on my bed. Laying down on my belly. I heard steps coming to this room. Dad opened the door slightly and looked at me. "Have you met Shadow?" he asked.

Shadow?

"Shadow?" This was the first time if my life that was so out of words so I just speak my mind.

"Shadow T. Hedgehog... he's Sarah's son, and your stepbrother." he said still on the door way.

"Oh um... yeah I met him." I said faking a smile. Dad will be sad if he knew why I don't like him at all. I have to act normal and pretend that nothing happened. And I just knew tomorrow was a big day ahead of me... and the next one... and so on... I'll live with him, what can happen in between now and when I leave for college? But one thing is certain for now...

Shadow T. Hedgehog from this day on... is my step-brother...

Loony: This was my first attempt for a drama/romance story. I really do hope you enjoyed first chapter. Sarah and Amy's Dad are just key characters that made the protagonist and more characters fall into place. Also the plot and some original characters are my ideas.

Amy: If you are asking yourself why Shadow is 19 and still lives with his mother there is a reason for that and it will come out next chapter.

Shadow: This story is so you guys can give opinion if she should continue on writing or just maybe finished it here. The more reviews you send the fastest next chapter will come out.

Loony: P.S. Next chapter is already done. I'm just waiting for reviews.

Funny quotes I felt like writing, why? Because this story is serious and there always has to be something funny in them!

Quote:

I chased a girl for two years only to discover that her tastes were exactly like mine: We were both crazy about girls.

Shadow and Amy: Please Read and Review!