My gaze lingers on the hand hovering before me, the long fingers reaching out to me almost beseechingly.820Please respect copyright.PENANAuNVhWCkudg
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.820Please respect copyright.PENANANvv7e2pAK9
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?820Please respect copyright.PENANADUxMooqsmV
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.820Please respect copyright.PENANANfzSMhDt3y
The wind is fiercely protective. I battle against it to keep my feet at the edge, even as it shoves me back to safety.820Please respect copyright.PENANAJcObfKsWXz
Safety is overrated.820Please respect copyright.PENANAiBxYKY5t4E
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.820Please respect copyright.PENANA4eg5QaZYiU
You’re all that matters.820Please respect copyright.PENANAW65VMehe8h
I rest my cold fingers on your warm palm. Your hand closes over mine. We look at each other. We look down.820Please respect copyright.PENANA3XTnFpIm8K
And we jump.820Please respect copyright.PENANALhZBgjhGJF