Anael felt unduly surprised by the hug, and it dislodged his anxiety from the secluded place where he had pushed it away. He wrapped his arms around Sunny, turning his face into her neck, and took a moment to get a hold of himself. Not yet. He wouldn't let himself feel it just yet. If he could just hold out until he reached Coby's...

He pressed a soft, thankful kiss to Sunny's cheek, his arms still around her.