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Kit hated that Tails got worse when they became teenagers. Tails had always bothered Kit but he just really didn't like that he started clinging on to him just to annoy him or when he drags him to a social events or to hagout with his friends. Kit has always hated it when he brought him along to meet up his friends. He sees that they all like him but he can't help but feel like they're only doing that because of Tails, he just can't shake the feeling that they're faking it for Tails. He never liked them because he can't get rid of this feeling. Until today that is.
They're all sitting in the living room playing a fighting game, Cream is sitting on the couch, along with Kit, while Charmy and Tails are on the floor infront of them. It's a two player so they're taking turns, right now it's Cream vs. Charmy, and Charmy is losing.
"And you say this is your first time." Charmy said clearly skeptical at Cream, not taking his eyes off the screen.
"I promise you, it's true. It's my first time. I guess beginner's luck." She cheerfully replied with a clear smug undertone.
Suddenly the door opened and a curtain squirrel walked in. "Hey, guys. It's been a while." He smiled as he walked up to them and took a seat next to Charmy.
"Hey Ray. It's been like 2 or 3 months?" Charmy said not taking his eyes off the screen, locked in.
"Yeah, three. So how are you guys?" Ray asked everyone.
"Pretty good, I managed to drag Kit back to hangout with us." Tails chuckled.
"I can see that." Ray chuckled.
"Is this where we're at now? You all laughing at my misery?" Kit said not looking at any of them, pouting with his arms crossed.
"Oh come on, it's not that bad." Tails softly laughed as he put his hand on Kit's back, smiling.
"I mean, out of all these years, you've never tried to drown any of us. So I call that a win, or that you at least tolerate us all." Charmy said casually still not looking away. "Oh god dammit, Cream!" Charmy said loudly as he showed frustration, as Cream laughed at his yelling. Kit chuckled lightly at the siblings' shenanigans, he body clearly relaxing. He doesn't notice but everyone else does. They all don't say anything as to not ruin the moment.
They all smiled at each other, Kit not noticing anything but they all considered today a step up to their friendship with him.
"You know maybe you'd wanna play, Kitsunami?" Cream asked as she handed the controller to him.
"No thanks, Cream. I'm not really into video games like that." He answered. "Alright." She said as she continued playing. After a while, Cream's mother came in to show the kids that she's back from her outing.
"Hey, kids, we're back. Oh! Ray I was expecting you to come later." Vanilla said sweetly.
"Yeah, I managed to avoid traffic and get out early." He shrugged as he responded. "Well, I'm glad you could make it, sweetie. Your brother is asleep and your dad went to bed as soon as we got home." She said. "So how's collage been?" She continued.
"It's been fine. Been dating around seeing what happens, nothing serious yet."He chuckled. "When you do fine someone make sure to bring them home at least once before a wedding." She joked softly.
"Will do, Ma." He smiled back at her.
"By the way, kids, I want you all in bed not later than 11, okay?" She said. "Yes ma'am, Mother." Cream said. "Okay, mama." Charmy responded. "I'll try, ma. Insomnia can really kick ass." Ray joked. "Language, Ray." Vanilla lightly scolded him, he chuckled a little and nodded.
After a while, 10:48 came around and it was time for bed. "Well guys, it's about that time." Ray said as he stood up and stretched. "Aw man! I was just starting to win." Charmy pouted.
Ray tired to hold back his laughter, "You'll be able to win tomorrow, after everyone wakes up." He said. Cream started putting up the game and turned it off. They started walking out to get ready for bed but Charmy suddenly stopped. "Wait a minute..." everyone also stopped and looked at him. "Isn't this the first time Kit will be sleeping over?" Charmy asked. "Yeah, but it'll be fine." Tails says nonchalantly, Kit looked at him annoyed. "And you just decided this?" He tilted his head with an annoyed face. "Shut up, you're not gonna leave, you just won't admit it." Tails teased, Kit's face flushed as he pouted. "Shut up, jerk." He doesn't look at Tails. Tails playfully rolled his eyes and grabbed Kit's hand. "It'll be fine, he'll sleep with me. So don't worry about it." Tails brushed it off.
They all got ready for bed, and when to their respective places to sleep. Cream was in her room, Charmy missed Ray while he was away so he joined him in his bed, while Tails was in Charmy's bed with Kitsunami.
Kit felt strange when he spent time with Tails and his friends. Kit felt safe, comfortable, and something else, but he didn't know what. Tails slowly opened his eyes clearly tired, he gave him a small smile, he pulled Kit closer to the point they were a few inches away and he gently held his hand as they where laying there. Kit's face was slightly flushed, as he didn't break eye contact with Tails face even went Tails closed his eyes again, Kit was still looking. Kit slowly started to smile as he relaxed and closed his eyes. "I don't know what this is, but it's nice warm, and safe. Close to how it is with Surge, but somehow different. I wonder how long it'll take for me to figure out what this is. I hope it's soon." Kit though to himself as a tear fell from his eye, as he was smiling. It was happiness, but he didn't know that.