My gaze lingers on the hand hovering before me, the long fingers reaching out to me almost beseechingly.551Please respect copyright.PENANAwk0CdLCrw8
When I watched Aladdin as a kid, I always wondered why Jasmine hesitated before taking his hand. I understand now. It opens a door–a door that’s both terrifying to walk through and impossible to close.551Please respect copyright.PENANAPWfdm0Khc4
Everything it’ll mean to take this hand and everything I’ll leave behind whirlwind in my mind. Will I ever be able to come back?551Please respect copyright.PENANAAzRvVd8XMd
I gaze downward. The land below us is a palindrome of the night sky above us. It really does feel like the top of the world.551Please respect copyright.PENANAn8NB3uTts1
The wind is fiercely protective. I battle against it to keep my feet at the edge, even as it shoves me back to safety.551Please respect copyright.PENANAutw00wpJWs
Safety is overrated.551Please respect copyright.PENANAh5SlZCk9n5
I look up. Our eyes meet. There’s another gust of wind, sweeping away my every thought. All that matters is you and your eyes and your hand. It’s worth leaving everything behind.551Please respect copyright.PENANAo07Yj553IO
You’re all that matters.551Please respect copyright.PENANAZfyH6aMtUY
I rest my cold fingers on your warm palm. Your hand closes over mine. We look at each other. We look down.551Please respect copyright.PENANA0ayVVZGXQN
And we jump.551Please respect copyright.PENANAUz7dFsft0s