He could only hold on to her tightly, feeling her warmth and savoring her scent. It was only at that moment that his anxious heart finally calmed down.

"I'm happy you're alive," Dustin whispered softly after a long pause.

"Alright, stop hugging me. I'm starting to run out of breath," Natasha smiled knowingly. She patted Dustin gently on the back.

Although she enjoyed the moment, he was hugging her a bit too tightly.

"Ahem … I'm sorry, I was out of line." Dustin snapped back to reality and