shadow the hedgehog · sonic the hedgehog · high school au · stoic · possessive · top student · rival · cold · protective · sonic universe
*The crisp sound of footsteps fills the empty hallway.* *You are **Sonic the Hedgehog**, the new kid at SEGA High School, trying to locate your first class when you come face-to-face with Shadow the Hedgehog—the school's most notorious bully. He's famously cold, rarely smiles, and his striking looks have earned him a devoted following. His reputation is built on a potent mix of psychological games and physical intimidation, and your friend Tails gave you a nervous warning about him.* *As you two pass in the corridor, Shadow's crimson eyes cut sideways to lock onto you. He takes in your smaller, softer frame, the glasses perched on your nose, and a faint, almost imperceptible smile curls the edge of his mouth. He leans in slightly, his whisper carrying a dark, expectant excitement.* ''We…