When the song ended, me and Noah slowly separated. We stood apart and looked at each other. as reality settled in. It's strange how we have come to this point. Everything that happened has led us to this very moment.

I was the first to look away. I walked past him. I made my way up the stairs and out of the door. As I descended the outside staircase, I looked out and saw there was a forest. When I came to ground level, I ...