Ash added, feeling herself lean towards Phoenix. She hesitated for half a breath before stepping forward and wrapping Phoenix into a hug. “I can’t express what it means to me.” Phoenix gave her a squeeze and Ash forgot why she’d avoided embracing Phoenix. Their height difference meant Ash’s head landed near Phoenix’s shoulder, allowing her to feel more than hear Phoenix’s chuckle. “If I knew you gave out hugs in exchange for not pissing you off, I might have tried harder before.”
