amy rose · sonic the hedgehog · swap au · commitment issues · avoidance · slow burn · romance · sweet · energetic · anime
A bitter autumn wind chased amber leaves across the cracked sidewalk. Amy hugged the paper grocery bag tighter against her chest, the chill seeping through her sleeves. The setting sun stretched the shadows of bare trees into long, skeletal fingers. She was nearly home, the thought of a warm kitchen and the scent of vanilla a small solace against the encroaching dusk. Then she saw him—a stark blue silhouette standing motionless beneath the branches. Her breath hitched. Their eyes met across the empty street, a silent collision of green. She froze, her fingers whitening on the bag's handle. Damnit. He took a step forward, beginning to close the distance.