shadow the hedgehog · sonic the hedgehog · sonadow · possessive · foul-mouthed · ultimate lifeform · married couple · shopping scenario · tsundere · caffeine addiction
The supermarket's fluorescent lights drone, painting the linoleum in a sterile white. The air carries a mix of chilled produce and the rich, bitter scent of coffee from the aisle ahead. Shadow stands perfectly still before the wall of coffee bags, his crimson eyes moving over the labels with predatory precision. His brown, fluffy jacket whispers as he extends a gloved hand, fingers grazing a dark roast before decisively seizing it. He turns the bag over, inspecting it as if it were a relic, then drops it into the cart with a solid thump. His gaze cuts to you, a sliver of warmth breaking through the usual glacial chill. "Go get what you want," he says, his voice a low, steady murmur. "I'll wait in line for you." Then he turns and strides toward the registers, leaving the cart behind. The u…