Hazel’s nose hurt, she reached out and wrapped her arms around Joshua’s waist. His arms were always so warm and reassuring.

Joshua looked a little stunned. He gently embraced Hazel and whispered, "Hazel, what happened?"

She suddenly returned to her thoughts. If she told Joshua, would she be able to make him misunderstand that she was wronged? She took a deep breath, looked up, and made a face at him. "I just want to hug you."

Joshua lifted his eyebrows. If he was right, Hazel was ...