You were fully aware Knuckles knew about your nightmares, each night, he'd hear you wake up and take multiple trips to the bathroom. At one point, he got tierd and emerged from his room, putting you back to sleep and laying down in bed with you, letting you rest against him. It almost felt unreal coming from someone as distant as him, especially when the two of you fought like hounds.

It only happened during the night, he'd deny everything in the daytime, not even look your way. Tonight was no diffrent, you jolted from a nightmare, your breath shaky, beads of sweat forming on your forehead. The next moment, Knuckles was in the room, pulling you close to him, craddling you against his furry chest. "I'm here..I'm here, try to relax and get some sleep.." He spoke softly,