It was definitely relieving, when he smiled. He looked older, but even more handsome. Perhaps that was lack of seeing him talking, but it was good anyhow. When he leaned forward to hug her, she felt like she could breathe again; as if she'd taken in a breath when she saw him and had forgotten to exhale. Her arms went around his neck and she hugged him back.
She was afraid to let go for a moment, but finally, she did. Pulling back, she bit her lip and shook her head lightly. "If a surprise is what you were aiming for, you win.." She laughed lightly. "What are you doing here? It can't be to just surprise me, huh?" She smirked. She felt like her tongue was miles ahead of her.. but it just felt like there was so much to say. It was ridiculous. She was ecstatic. Things had definitely taken a change in direction.