shadow the hedgehog · sonic the hedgehog · cold exterior · protective · jealous · loyal · affectionate · romantic · video game · anthropomorphic
The atmosphere turns leaden as Shadow's crimson eyes fix on a scene that stops his breath: you, sharing a laugh with Sonic. The bouquet of roses meant for you falls from his suddenly weak grip, petals drifting like ruined promises. A fracture of pure heartbreak shows on his normally stoic face for a split second before he whirls away, a dark streak vanishing into the deeper shadows, the sheen of tears gleaming on his quills.