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She turns to look at me as past and present collide. We’ve done this so many times. So many nights. So many moments. So many wishes.
We smile at each other, then I say, “Time to make our wishes.”
She nods, looking up again. “You first.”
I take a deep breath and close my eyes, thinking of a wish, when her hand brushes mine and she interlaces our fingers. Emotion crests in my chest and I give her hand a squeeze.
That connection never fades. Even in the hardest moments, it’s still there, flowing between us. Reminding us we’re tethered together in a way much deeper than either of us understands.
With a breath out, I flash my eyes open and make my wish.
I wish that I’ll find my path… and that, eventually, Rae will walk it with me.
Rae
Aaron squeezes my hand, letting me know it’s my turn.
It’s comfortable between us, but the weight of all we’ve been through is still settled between us. In this moment, though, it feels bearable.
Closing my eyes, I take a deep breath, reveling in the feeling of his hand wrapped around mine. Slowly, I blow out the breath and open my eyes, staring at the most brilliant star I can see.
I wish Aaron and I would figure our shit out.
I don’t know if you’re technically supposed to swear in your wishes, but other than not telling anyone your wish until it comes true, I don’t really follow the rules, anyway.
We lie silently staring at the stars until we almost fall asleep.
We look over at each other, the weight of all we’ve been through passing between our eyes.
He squeezes my hand.
“We should head inside.”
I nod.
“Yeah.”
He stands up, then pulls me up.
We walk back inside together and take the elevator up to our floor. When we get off, we have to go in opposite directions.
We stand in front of the elevator, staring at each other. It’s been a long time since we’ve ended a conversation or time together on good terms or non-relationship terms. I’ve forgotten what it was like.
I think back to nights he’d sneak over to look at the stars in high school.
He’d walk me to my window and give me a hug.
I want to hug him so badly.
So I take a step toward him and wrap my arms around him. He squeezes me tightly. I push my tears somewhere deep inside me and melt into him. Just a little. Then I pull back.
“We’re gonna figure it out,” I promise.
He nods.
“Okay. Let’s end this on a good note,” I say, giving him a soft smile. “Goodnight, Aaron.”
He gives me a little smile in return and says, “Goodnight, Rae.”
