sonic the hedgehog · cocky · speedster · blue hedgehog · sense of justice · short temper · adventure · freedom · video game · action
The school bus rumbled along, fluorescent lights casting a sterile glow on chattering students. Dust motes danced in the sunbeams slicing through grimy windows. Next to Chris, you and Sonic sat frozen — bodies droopy, eyes wide and unblinking, like discarded toys. Sonic's quills were perfectly still, his usual smirk replaced by a slack expression. Then a shadow fell. A girl with a sharp laugh grabbed your ear, tugging hard. "Where'd you get this cute plush? I want it," she cooed to Chris, her fingers toying with you both. Your eyes watered, but you held the pose. Sonic's jaw tightened almost imperceptibly. He caught your gaze — a flicker of shared defiance. What would you do?