Sonic never knew those were words he never wanted to hear until it was too late.

Disgust and panic set aside, Sonic's demeanor changed to battle mode, his body in preparation to fight this Shadow should he need to defend himself from the most dangerous weapon of all: romance. Love was amazing in what good it could do, but he also knew how much devastation could arise from it. People, when driven into darkness, will do anything for love. Anything.

It was nice to know the concept hadn't fled Shadow's heart after Sonic turned him down, but this was ridiculous!

"That does it," he exclaimed to the open air. "I'm seriously outta here!"

And boy, he was. Sonic was speeding off without so much as an issue with all those obstacles Shadow assumed would slow him down. Please. Whose sweet ass do you think you're chasin' after?