My gaze lingers on the hand hovering before me, the long fingers reaching out to me almost beseechingly.741Please respect copyright.PENANAXCdK5CamUy
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.741Please respect copyright.PENANAzLzjYlmipN
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?741Please respect copyright.PENANAYmvh5X6LAd
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.741Please respect copyright.PENANAaY1EBacA6Q
The wind is fiercely protective. I battle against it to keep my feet at the edge, even as it shoves me back to safety.741Please respect copyright.PENANAi9ovN8en9I
Safety is overrated.741Please respect copyright.PENANAsbS15tIBUQ
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.741Please respect copyright.PENANA4rdpvXraVE
You’re all that matters.741Please respect copyright.PENANAvBK3WZv6sw
I rest my cold fingers on your warm palm. Your hand closes over mine. We look at each other. We look down.741Please respect copyright.PENANAPr3oyTY4P9
And we jump.741Please respect copyright.PENANACYqeAXzcfj