Allison had never seen Joshua looking so worn out.

A lump formed in her throat, her feelings a tangle she couldn't quite name.

Before she could think twice, she rushed over and hugged him from behind, holding on tight.

"You're here." The words came out soft as a sigh.

Joshua froze, startled by the sudden closeness.

It had been so long since their last hug-God knew how much he'd missed this.

The sky was painted with a gentle orange glow, like a splash of color from an artist's brush. Morning light crept in, smoke curled from distant chimneys and tangled with the mist, as if the whole world was wrapped up in a gentle embrace. Trees slowly took shape in the dawn, and dewdrops slipped from the leaves, sending ripples through the calm like secrets whispered to a lover.

Everything felt so perfect, it was almost unreal.

With Allison's arms around him, time seemed to stop for Joshua. He didn't even dare move, afraid the moment would vanish if he did.

them spoke; they just stood there, letting

forever before Joshua finally turned

nerves. Then she met his eyes-deep, dark,

told you not to come. Why'd you find me

wanted to see you." His handsome features softened, his

and glassy. She stared at him, completely caught up in the

teased

her nose

been that

what I

and soft. "It just... doesn't feel real. Like

not a dream." Joshua smiled, gentle and reassuring. "If you don't believe me, go ahead-pinch

I did, how would I

what should I do? If you

his chest a playful tap. "Alright, enough with

her hand in his, his

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