Sylvia drew back, her heart beating fast. Her face felt like it was on fire. She was shocked silent from the kiss. Every time she tried to speak, her words were quiet and jumbled.

"What's the matter?" Luke asked. Sylvia was too overwhelmed with emotion, and she hugged him and sobbed. "Wait, what happened? Was it the kiss?!"

"No... It's just..."

"Shh..." Luke held her close. His heartbeat, somehow, soothed her. "Any fear or pain... you are safe from." That was when her heart melted. They stayed that way for what felt like forever, trapped in a bubble of warmth, peace and love.

The embrace was finally broken when something broke them apart. A cold strike of realization. Their world was gone. Their homes and families were gone. They were a part of the small handful of bomb survivors.