That reaction was-- Oh. OH... Knuckles' eyes widened at her gesture, Their close proximity was making his heart race. He thought back to the tunnel of love, and how much he wished he could have continued there. Kissing her was the greatest feeling of his life, after all. Seeing her invite him in again... How could he refuse?

Without even realizing it, he closed the distance between them, tilting his head and coming in to press his lips against hers. His eyes drifted closed as he kissed her, lifting his strong arms around her and holding her tightly in them. Yup, it felt just as good this time as it did before, as if it were just where he belonged.