Amber's phone alarm went off again. She'd set it to go off once an hour to remind her to text Aaron. She wanted to give him all the routine possible to hold onto during this mess. He needed stability and she would make sure she'd give him as much as she could. Even in the midst of the world falling apart.
She sent him a quick text letting him know she was fine, then slipped her phone back into her coat pocket. She rubbed the back of her aching neck and was debating going to get some coffee when she heard Kyle's voice behind her.
Relief flooded her body, and she felt some of the dull edged panic leave her. He was back with her again. She turned to face him with her own tired smile.
"How about a mildly exhausted walk into each other's arms?" Despite her words, Amber hurried to wrap her arms tightly around him.