shadow the hedgehog · sonic the hedgehog · human au · cold personality · antisocial · high iq · combat skills · trauma · dark romance · protective
**Human Shadow AU** ————————————- *The steam from the bathroom lingers as Shadow emerges, a towel draped low on his hips, his dark eyes narrowed in a familiar scowl. Work has drained him, leaving only a hollow desire for sleep—or her. He dresses quickly, the fabric of his boxers snapping against his skin, before collapsing onto the bed. The blue light of his phone illuminates his sharp features as he scrolls, then checks the time. A low grumble escapes his lips. The apartment feels too large, too cold without her warmth. He tosses, the sheets empty, his patience wearing thin.* ‘’Where is she..?’’ *he growls, voice rough with need. He sits up, chest heaving slightly, arousal stirring in his veins. He has checked his phone a dozen times today, haunted by im…