The obsession

The Love

I tried multiple times to wake myself up but whatever my drink was laced with had really knocked me out, when I finally came to my head was swimming, I remember waking up earlier and I was naked and covered in blood but maybe I was imagining that as I was now in a bright red sundress. It was definitely cute, but I don't remember buying it... Oh well! I stumbled up and into the bathroom and looking at myself in the mirror, I looked like a ghost and my eyes were dull and lifeless, I only wanted to find Knuckles and ask what happened. Barely able to see I staggered outside to find Knuckles meditating by the Emerald, I was able to get up to him before I crumbled into his arms, gently rubbing his arm while trying to gather my thoughts to talk to him, my head was so hot it was getting hard to think, I was able to mutter out a sentence to him although I don't remember what I said. He started kissing all over my head and even started petting back my quills before he sighed, the tone of his voice changed to that of anger and somehow also a sadness.
"Soni... They laced all the alcohol and Mighty and Shadow took advantage of you, they hid you from me, the crowds held me back from trying to find you. The girls were calling you a slut and laughing at your situation, your phone was blowing up was pictures of the incident and more name calling, so i turned off your phone for the time being. You tried to get away from the whole party while intoxicated but you slipped and fell, gashing your head open, it's a good thing i got to you when I did, you could have bled out. What would I have done without my Soni?"

I began to panic. Knuckles was going to snap again. It wasn't my fault I was only having fun; I didn't know it was laced! I could feel my heart racing like it was going to explode, I sputtered out apologies and started crying, I never wanted to be disloyal to him, he was my everything. He kissed my head more and gently brushed my face.
"It's not your fault Soni. I can't blame you. I ask that you keep your phone off for some time and just stay with me on the Island. You'll be protected here. I won't hurt you, my love."
I of course stayed. I didn't move from his arms for the whole day other than getting snacks or bathroom breaks, I simply just talked with him about my adventures that he wasn't there for or taking small naps in hopes of getting rid of this nightmare of headaches. While I napped, I could feel Knuckles gently massaging my shoulders and moving down to my lower back which felt really nice, I definitely needed it. It was almost like Knuckles knew everything I needed or wanted before I even said anything to him, I think that's true love.

Winter. I hated Winter. I was going to go home during winter but Knuckles once again convinced me to stay, I had no issue with it but asked him to tell me if there was trouble in any of the below cities and left the radio with them. Knuckles kindly bought me the newest gaming system with all the games so I could be occupied for the next two months while the Island froze over, to keep up with my metabolism and fitness I would run 3 laps around the island before I came back and dove under the covers. Time ticked on and brought us to New Years. We celebrated with some light alcohol, passionate sex, video game playing and at one point going outside to cool down a bit and watching the snow fall. While cuddled together Knuckles pulled out a small box, opened it and revealed a ring and bracelet, both were absolutely gorgeous but what was Knuckles trying to say? Before he spoke, he slipped the bracelet on to me and then the ring onto my finger, my natural instinct was to cry about it, he smiled and moved even closer.
"The bracelet is a thank you for staying with someone as hardheaded as me, I'm still learning to be better. The ring is a promise that I'll marry you if you so choose, even if you said no, I'll still love you for you."
I choked on my words, but I asked him if it was time for me to hang things up, stay with him on the island and be a part of his culture, maybe it was time for me to retire and focus on my future with him. I was going to stay until he kicked me out! Knuckles loved me no matter what, we were each other's equal, sure I know I annoyed him, but he was always going to protect me from any threats. 

The idea ran through my mind of marrying him, I wanted to tell everyone just so they could all see how much we loved each other but, after a night like that I didn't have anyone left to trust except Knuckles. It was something I was going to have to think over and maybe later discuss with Knuckles what he thinks we should do. We went back inside, and he asked if I could play some video games as it was relaxing to him, of course I agreed and popped in one of my favorite game series; Toxicbolt! A perfect game to play in the dark, while I played Knuckles bit and kissed my neck right before he started cutting me open and taking blood or leaving strong bruises and hickies. I started feeling weak about 20 minutes later and fell asleep while playing the game and simply melting against Knuckles strong chest, it sounded like he saved and turned the game off for me before cuddling against me for the night. I started to feel what felt like a magnetic pull in my chest but couldn't wake up to deal with it, so I curled up and clutched my chest hoping the feeling would go away. When I rolled over to press against Knuckles he was gone and I was hit with a cool breeze, he must have gone outside, I wonder why? I grabbed a robe and slid my way over to the door.