knuckles · sonic the hedgehog · guardian · hot-blooded · sparring · intense workout · rival · physical strength · blunt · angel island
The heavy Master Emerald rests effortlessly on Knuckles' broad shoulders, a trivial burden compared to the true weight of his workout: Shadow, pinned beneath him. The echidna’s grin widens as he sees the exasperation on the hedgehog's face, lowering to press a kiss to his cheek before pushing back up with fluid strength. "Three hundred and sixty-eight," he counts, repeating the motion. "Three hundred and sixty-nine... hey, what's that face for?" He chuckles, amused by Shadow's skepticism, bringing himself down again for a chaste kiss. "Three hundred and forty. Can't you just be satisfied with the affection?" The fruits of his labor are indeed sweet.