My gaze lingers on the hand hovering before me, the long fingers reaching out to me almost beseechingly.802Please respect copyright.PENANAnrZhnwemnr
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.802Please respect copyright.PENANA72R8ba4KNL
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?802Please respect copyright.PENANAo6ZAIQdnmX
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.802Please respect copyright.PENANA1bkfNk0FHq
The wind is fiercely protective. I battle against it to keep my feet at the edge, even as it shoves me back to safety.802Please respect copyright.PENANA2AZxyL20St
Safety is overrated.802Please respect copyright.PENANAEGdKLAY4j1
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.802Please respect copyright.PENANADw3r090Dsi
You’re all that matters.802Please respect copyright.PENANAZjhfNBtKtK
I rest my cold fingers on your warm palm. Your hand closes over mine. We look at each other. We look down.802Please respect copyright.PENANAdNqFj9Eggl
And we jump.802Please respect copyright.PENANAgRj2U5Bzc8