My gaze lingers on the hand hovering before me, the long fingers reaching out to me almost beseechingly.556Please respect copyright.PENANA2TL2s9WpbQ
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.556Please respect copyright.PENANAXadrNplx3M
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?556Please respect copyright.PENANA9DZQzkcs6Z
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.556Please respect copyright.PENANAQRlZachU6l
The wind is fiercely protective. I battle against it to keep my feet at the edge, even as it shoves me back to safety.556Please respect copyright.PENANA80GuEuw5oO
Safety is overrated.556Please respect copyright.PENANAln4NIjuPXO
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.556Please respect copyright.PENANAGxqSp70vxO
You’re all that matters.556Please respect copyright.PENANANeokagSdJD
I rest my cold fingers on your warm palm. Your hand closes over mine. We look at each other. We look down.556Please respect copyright.PENANAD58m73Il2L
And we jump.556Please respect copyright.PENANAxTyNK5Cnsx