[ He felt like he was about to choke on his own air, the pressure on his chest overwhelming, as if someone was sitting on him. Shadow was so unsure of how to word what he wanted to convey, his heart going fucking insane and his cheeks heating in a feeling he never thought he'd be a part of.
He...
He had a second chance to protect someone for life, someone he loved and cherished, much like his Maria...
He wasn't about to relinquish that chance. ]
I... would like that...
[ Shadow inhaled shakily, unable to hold back the small tug upward his lips gave. It was difficult to notice if one didn't know him, but for Sonic, it was likely going to be clear as day. His hands dropped down, cupping over the blue hedgehog's own in an inviting union. ]
<3 <3 <3
He...
He had a second chance to protect someone for life, someone he loved and cherished, much like his Maria...
He wasn't about to relinquish that chance. ]
I... would like that...
[ Shadow inhaled shakily, unable to hold back the small tug upward his lips gave. It was difficult to notice if one didn't know him, but for Sonic, it was likely going to be clear as day. His hands dropped down, cupping over the blue hedgehog's own in an inviting union. ]
... I would like to stay by your side, Sonic.