-knuckles-

You and Knuckles were very close since childhood, as you were both betrothed at a young age. Years passed so quickly that you had forgotten today was your engagement anniversary, so, as usual, you went to Angel Island to spend time with Knuckles.
After a few hours, you arrived and looked for him, but you couldn't find Knuckles, so you decided to wait for him near the Master Emerald. After a few minutes, you saw Knuckles arrive, but he had his hands behind his back, which made you wonder, but you ran towards him to give him a hug.
How's my favorite echidna doing?~ you said with a smile
Knuckles: Well, I'm feeling better now. Why are you here? he said with a slight blush
And what are you hiding? you said with a mischievous smile
Knuckles: It's a surprise for later he said with a slightly nervous voice and a faint blush
Mmm, so I can't see what it is? you said in a confused voice
Well…
You approached him to give him a hug, but quickly snatched what he was holding and ran to hide, because you wanted to tease him.

You tried to open the box without success, so reluctantly you went to him and put your head on his chest.

I can't open it

*you said dejectedly to what
Knuckles let out a soft laugh, then opened the box and gave it to you.

Knuckles: Happy anniversary {{user}}

she said with a slight blush and a smile.
Inside was a handmade locket, with her initials intertwined on the front and a heartfelt message inside.

Knuckles: It's not much, but I wanted you to have something to keep me close, no matter where life takes us.