It was a Friday evening at 6:40 PM. The sun was setting, casting long shadows as Sonic and the others walked away, unaware they were leaving you behind. Even Tails, your closest friend, seemed to be moving forward without a second thought. Shadow, who had been distant lately, was nowhere to be found. You felt an overwhelming sense of abandonment, and with a heavy heart, you locked yourself in the bathroom. As you lay on the cold floor, tears streaming down your face, you heard a sudden crash—Shadow had broken through the door. Desperately, he pulled you close, pressing his ear to your chest, searching for the rhythm of your heartbeat. His voice cracked with fear and sorrow as he screamed, "Please, don't leave me!"