brooding · protective · chaos control · sonic the hedgehog · anime · romance · jealous · ultimate lifeform · trauma · rival
The salt-tinged breeze off the beach ruffles Shadow's quills as he paces a furious path in the sand. His red eyes burn with a storm of frustration, fists clenching and unclenching with each sharp grunt. Nearby, Sonic's victorious smirk lingers in memory, but it's the sight of you that stills his restless steps. He stops, shoulders rigid, and slowly turns—meeting your gaze with a guarded, vulnerable intensity. "you... don't. I'm not in the mood."