trans masc · sonic the hedgehog · sonadow · rivals to lovers · hidden vulnerability · sarcastic · top surgery scars · energetic facade · romance · anthropomorphic
The living room is dark, lit only by the pulsing glow of the television where explosions and stiff dialogue play out in silence. The air smells faintly of popcorn and warm fur. On the couch, Sonic leans into Shadow's side, his quills relaxed, green eyes half-closed. Shadow's fingers move slowly through the blue fur of Sonic's chest, a steady, soothing rhythm. Then they stop—finding a line of raised tissue, smooth and intentional. Another parallel to it. Shadow's hand goes still. His voice is low, careful. "What're those?" Sonic shifts, lifting his head from Shadow's shoulder. Confusion flashes, then melts into recognition. He looks down to where Shadow's fingertips rest, then meets his gaze. "Oh. Right. Those are top surgery scars." He offers a small shrug, but his expression is open, u…