Emily ran up to me, her black hair blowing behind her. Everything about her made my heart stop. I gave her a smile as she held her hand out.

“Ty,” she grabbed my hand, the feeling of hers in mine felt so safe. I wanted to stay like this the rest of my life.

“Let’s go!” Her voice was so soft, she spoke quietly, like she was talking to a small scared animal.

She pulled with her, I didn’t even ask where we were going, anywhere Emily went. I would go, even if it was into a dark cave, with spiders and snakes. I would face my biggest fears, just to follow Emily. I would do anything.

Emily looked back at me, her light blue eyes glowing in the starlight.

“This is it,” she let go of my hand and turned around, “It’s our meadow.”

I smiled, five years ago we had buried a wooden box with our secrets. Emily had made me promise never to read hers. But I didn’t want to read hers, I wanted her to read mine. I wanted her to know the truth.

Emily sat down on the ground staring up at the glittery sky. She giggled as a star shot across the sky.

“Make a wish, Ty.”

I sat down next to her, closing my eyes. I make the same wish every single night. I wish for me and Emily to always remain close. And as far as I can tell it’s looking good.

I smile at Emily as she grabs hold of my hand, “Ty, I wish that you and me will get everything. The whole world. Even the bad parts.”

I squeeze Emily’s hand, of course she wished for something like that. Something so perfect. Something vague but makes the perfect sense. Something faded but still looks new.

I wrap my arm around Emily’s shoulder, letting her had rest against mine.

Emily sighed as she looked at the sky, “Ty. I. . .”

Emily stops, lifting her head.

“I need to go,” she whispers.

I help her stand, watching as she glides into the night leaving me alone.

“Emily,” I whisper, “I love you.”