Pairing: Shadow x fem!Reader
Genre: Fluff + suggestive themes near the end (MNDI)
Content: Trying on wedding dresses for funzies.
A/N: Miss Olette is an oc for this oneshot. To visualize her aesthetic, think of Miss Tuffet from UT or Miss Spider from SunnyPatch lolol
"I'm so excited! Thank you so much for allowing this, Miss Olette!" Amy beamed as you, her and Rouge walked into the boutique.
Between the three of you, the idea of randomly going to try on wedding dresses was sprung up earlier in the week when you overheard a couple of folks talking about weddings. So when Amy mentioned that she knew a wedding dress designer, it was an idea that you all couldn't help but entertain.
The older thistle-colored spider giggled into one of her hands, "Fu-fu, of course! Honestly, I'm glad to have a living model to try one my dresses." Miss Olette sighed as she looked at some of the bare dolls, "Mannequins can only bring the shape I need but not the spark that really allows my dresses to shine, lately it feels like I have been losing my touch."
Amy couldn't help but shake her head with a frown, "Don't say that! Your dresses are all so dazzling! True works of art!"
Rouge nodded in acknowledgement, eyeing some of the more shiny dresses, "I've seen some fancy dresses in my line of work, and it'd honestly be doing a disservice to say your work has no 'spark', when in fact these dresses are like fine gems."
You lightly elbowed your bat friend before turning to the designer, "We really are thankfully that you're allowing us to just try these on, I know some boutiques don't allow folks to try them on without committing."
Miss Olette rolled her eyes, "Oh please, those pompous fools create cookie cutter fashion and don't understand to make a day special it should completely unique to the person in question. Fashion is the skin that allows full expression, and one can't find that expression just by looking in a catalogue or through a window."
She turned toward her stationary models and placed a vintage cream colored fascinator on one of their heads with a warm smile, "A true wielder of cloth is able to see past the surface to help bring out the hue that swirls within you."
Amy turned to you and Rouge with a barely concealed squeal, "I told you she's amazing! I already know for certain that I'm buying my wedding dress from her."
Considering the romantic you know your friend to be, there was little doubt in your mind that she has her dream wedding picked out to the minute details.
You yourself couldn't help but let your mind wander, 'What would it be like if Shadow and I...'
Letting your hand run through some of the reserved dressed on the rack, you turned to the designer, "What dresses are we allowed to try on?"
Miss Olette smile widened as she turned to you all, measuring tape already draped around her shoulder and a mini booklet in hand, "Well, my dear, this will be as much of a treat for you as it is a boon for me."
Like her animal sake, she slowly eyed each of you with calculated fixation, eyes flicking between your group and the pages of her journal, "Lately, folks have been wanting the same old white dresses that hold little but sentimental value to those afraid of full expression. I've been working on those types of dresses so much, that I fear that my eye for essence reading has been dulled. I would like to use your hues to help me get my groove back!"
Amy seemed like she was about to combust, "Really?!" Miss Olette chucked, "Yes, dear. I need to keep my fashion senses sharp, and you lovely habitués have varying styles. Just taking a glance at you, I can't help but feel overrun with ideas."
"Now," Miss Olette's smile widened, allowing her fangs to bare through, "Who shall I devour first?"
Sonic stretched out his arms with a yawn as he, Knuckles, and Shadow made their way through town toward the wedding shop, "Did Rouge say exactly why she wanted us to go to them?"
Shadow rolled his eyes, "For the last time, no. Just that there 'was a surprise'." Knuckles grunted, "It better be something edible, cause destroying those badniks gave me an appeitite."
Sonic chuckled at his red friend, "I thought you were saving room for Amy's shortcakes?"
"Desperate times call for desperate measures." Knuckles curtly replied.
The bell chimed as the boys walked into the soft colored boutique, eyeing the wedding dresses that were on display.
Amy popped her head from behind a changing stand, her eyes sparkled with excitement, "Oh good you're here!"
Amy's dress was a made to match her bubby personality. Her dress, a Ball gown silhoute with a illusion neckline, was light pink was the primary color with white floral sequined patterns all throughout skirt; decorated with small sparkly ribbons on the torso, and temporary sunset pink and white heart patches at the ends of the dress; It really was like a dress from a fairytale.
Stepping out, Amy gave a little twirl in her dress, "Isn't it wonderful?" Making sure to notice Sonic's reaction to it.
Knuckles tilted his head to the side, "It's pretty...poofy. How will you be able to fight in it?" Amy puffed out her cheeks in annoyance, "Unless the world splits open, threatening to consume us whole, there is no way I am fighting in my wedding dress."
She turned to look at Sonic, who for his part looked just a tad bit shy, "What do you think, Sonic?"
The blue hedgehog scratched the back of his head with a smile, "You look great, Ames. Really matches your vibe." That was clearly all the pink hedgehog needed to hear to be 100% satisfied with the outfit, "Hehe!"
"My, I was wondering when the boys would show up."
Rouge stepped out of the sewing room, and flashed her signature smile, "Glad to see you all could finally make it."
If Amy's was a dress of fairytales, Rouge's was a dress of luxury.
A shimmering royal purple fit-and-flare silhouette, the corset bodice decorated with white lace strings, the sides of the lower half of the dress covered with sheer white lace. Complementing the dress, she wears a bead of pearls necklace with a diamond-replica in the center
"I had high hopes when Amy introduced us to Miss Olette and it's safe to say she did not disappoint." Rouge said making her way towards the group.
Sonic smirked, "Looking like a true gem there, Rouge. Wasn't expecting to be in the presence of royalty."
She swatted the air in a playfully dismissive manner, "With beauty this rare, only something of near equal value can go on me."
Rouge turned towards Knuckles, who for his part was left a bit speechless, with a mischievous sultry look, "Someone has been quiet. Do I look that bad that you can't throw a compliment my way?"
Suddenly put on the spot, He crossed his arms and turned his head, a blush stuck to his fur, "You look....fine."
Content, for now, with the answer, Rouge relented her teasing and turned towards Shadow, "She's currently doing the finishing touches on your beloved's dress, so it won't be too long now."
"Hmph. What is even the point of doing this for fun? There are other things you could have done with your time." Shadow questioned, crossing his arms.
Amy waved her finger at the hedgehog hybrid, "It's not about practically, it's abput whimsy! Lots of people put lots of time figuring out the perfect outfit befitting of such a special event, so it's nice to get a bit of a headstart."
Shadow only raised in eyebrow in response, before a merry voice rang out from the other room, "Oh, you look absolutely wonderful!"
The door to fitting room swung open, and Miss Olette walked proudly out, "Oh good, the rest of your friends are here," She turned towards the opened door, "Come on out, darling."
You gingerly stepped of the room, with a shy smile, "H-hey guys."
Amy clasped her hands in glee, "Oh chaos, you look absolutely stunning!!"
Rouge nodded in agreement before looking at Shadow with a smirk, "Right? Doesn't she just look so wonderful, Shads?"
Shadow, for his part, was left speechless once you stepped out of the room.
You were already radiant in his eyes, but somehow this article of clothing skyrocketed your beauty beyond the point of words.
The dress has a sheath outline; a red shimmering sweetheart neckline with a matching scroll patterned overskirt layer that opens from your waist to the front, revealing the white-cream silk dress that is underneath. Your shoulders are covered by a light red lace bolero that continue the scroll pattern.
There was such a loud flurry of emotions at seeing you that he didn't even hear Sonic's teasing remarks at his light blush and speechlessness.
He finally understood what Amy was talking about.
You can't help but chuckle a bit at your friends's antics at your boyfriend, it wasn't every day that the ultimate lifeform is caught so off-guard.
Miss Olette, having witnessed the reaction, bowed her head to whisper in your ear with unmasked teasing, "I'm assuming that one is yours?" You simply nodded while avoiding her calculated gaze, your own blush beginning to poke through.
The older mobian turned to your boyfriend with feigned dismay, "I'm disappointed in you, young man. Normally one compliments their partner during moments like this."
The other friends gave a collective 'ooooooh', as they turned toward the hybrid. Shadow stiffened at the call out, eyes darted between you and the others.
Knowing how your beloved is not fond of being put on the spot so suddenly, you began, "I-It's okay, Shadow. You don't have to-"
Shadow exhaled a bit before averting his eyes, "There are already minimal words that can properly describe her beauty, seeing her like this reduced it to none."
For a moment, no one spoke. But quickly enough, the silence was shattered and the small shop became boisterous.
"I didn't know faker could be a romantic!"
"You sure know how to sweet talk, hun."
"Ah! That was so sweet, I can't take it!"
"So this is the other side of you, Shadow!"
You felt your heart quicken as you processed Shadow's public declaration, and it only got worse when you both made eye contact and he gave you a small smile.
With a muffled giggle, Miss Olette stood straight up and clapped two of her hands, "These reactions are what make my job worthwhile. Now dear, let me fix something here on your waist.."
Amy asked, "Miss Olette, what is her hue?"
Miss Olette looked at you as she continued her work, "When I see you.... I see fire, a flame of passion and love that consumes all that you touch; I see a rapid movement of energy that showcases your vivaciousness; and lastly, your drive. A drive for change to make the world safer, and you'll use your flame and energy to do just that."
Rouge nods, "Once again, hitting the nail on the head. Honestly, fits her to a T."
Trying to get some of the attention off of you, you spotted a bouquet of azaleas with a note on the top, "You a fan of flowers, Miss O?"
Glancing at your line of sight, she got a wistful gleam in her eye and gave a dreamy sigh, "My husband got them for me, that charmer."
Taking a pause from fangirling towards your relationship, Amy joined in to start towards Miss Olette's, "I remember the last time I was here, he had plastered small love notes all over the studio."
Miss Olette tittered, "He constantly tells people that he has to constantly woo me cause he thinks I've always been 'out of his league'. A passionate man, through and through."
Rouge smirked, "A man who yearns is a man that earns."
"Ho-ho! Right you are, Miss Rouge. Because of him, I'm very glad I had made my own wedding dress."
The reason came suddenly to Amy as she felt the dress, causing her to give a breathless laugh, "Oh chaos."
Miss Olette hummed a cheerful tune, "A dress can't just be stylish, so I always make sure that it is comfy and malleable."
Sonic, who received a fresh knock on the head from Shadow, gave her a quizzical look, "Why is that?"
Looking up from her work, She placed a hand on your stomach with a grin, "Why, for those that are expecting, of course."
Rouge gave you a faux look of shock, her hand failing to cover her growing grin, "Oh my. I didn't realize I was going to be an aunt so soon!"
Your embarrassment was very obvious as you cautioned, "Rouge...."
Amy giggled at your embarrassment, "What's wrong? I don't think it's bad to follow in Miss Olette's footsteps. How many children do you have again?"
"According to my hubby, still not enough. Fu-fu!"
"Guyyyyssss." All you could do was bury your very warm face in your hands.
Miss Olette lightly funned, "Oh, dear, it's perfectly fine to start early. Why, my husband could hardly wait to lay claim to me, and for me to carry his offspring. He believes it is the most sure way to let others know that I'm his. Quite territorial, fu-fu!"
Amy, Rouge and Miss Olette mused at their jokes, whilst Sonic gave an exasperated smile while Knuckles had just caught on what they meant and was an abashed mess.
Shadow, on the other hand....
"[Y/N], didn't you promise Cream that today you'd play princess and knight with her?"
You look at your partner, whose face had a deep level of concentration that you felt didn't match the seriousness of the question, "I thought that was tomorrow?"
Shadow averted his eyes, his gloved hands grip tightened around his arms, "You must have remembered wrong."
You curse, "Damn it. I didn't even finish sewing her plushie's new clothes either." You solemnly turned to Miss Olette, "I have to head out, I'm so sorry."
Miss Olette's eyebrow quirked up, a knowing gleam entering her eye, "It's no worries, dear. I do hope you'll stop by again, this was a very enjoyable afternoon."
Just as you were about to make your way to the dressing room, Miss Olette stops you, "You're going to play princess and knight, correct? Why don't you wear the dress over there to really sell the role?"
Your eyes widened, gloved hands waving in front of you, "A-are you sure? I don't want to accidentally ruin it or anything!"
Miss Olette stroked your fur, "Of course, it's alright, dear," Her eyes latched onto Shadow's for a moment too long as she continued, "Just do try your best to bring back the dress in one piece."
Unbeknownst to you what just happened, you give her a wave as you make your way to your edgy boyfriend.
"Wait a minute" Knuckles started, "What about the movie marathon?"
You gave him a small smile, "You guys can get started, we'll catch up afterwards."
Without a second more, Shadow had already chaos controlled the both of you away.
Sonic shrugs, "When you make a promise, you should try and keep it. Though, don't get why Shadow had to with her, unless he's playing the role of an evil dragon."
As the friend group talked more amongst themselves, Miss Olette couldn't help but chuckle into her hands as she thought back to you and Shadow, "Maybe she will follow me after all."