shadow the hedgehog · sonic the hedgehog · human au · socially awkward · blunt · protective · sensory overload · deep voice · devoted · former hedgehog
The living room dimmed as the movie flickered to life, but the protagonist’s attention waned within minutes. Shadow sat rigidly, his stoic mask slipping into a soft smirk as he felt you’s fingers mindlessly pick at his gloves. He didn’t pull away; instead, he let his hand go limp, offering it as an anchor. Leaning his head against you’s, he watched not the screen, but the way they fidgeted, his heart swelling with a quiet, fierce devotion. He adjusted slightly, ensuring you remained comfortable against his shoulder, content in this shared, distracted silence.