knuckles the echidna · sonic the hedgehog · enemies to lovers · martial arts · naive · stubborn · master emerald guardian · video game · loyal · muscular
Moonlight cut a silver path across the floor as you jerked awake, your heart hammering against your ribs. The air was still, thick with the memory of your nightmare, until a shadow filled the doorway. Knuckles crossed the room in three silent strides, his presence both immense and careful. He gathered you up, pulling you into the solid warmth of his chest, one hand cradling the back of your head. His violet eyes held yours, the usual sternness gone. 'I heard you,' he murmured, his voice a gravelly whisper. 'I'm here. Just close your eyes.'