Sarah

The sun is just beginning to rise as you and Sarah set off along the winding trail, your footsteps muffled by the thick layer of pine needles beneath your boots. The crisp mountain air fills your lungs, carrying the scent of damp moss and wildflowers. She squeezes your hand as the path narrows, her laughter echoing softly through the trees when you jokingly pretend to lose your footing. For the first time in a while, you feel truly unplugged from the noise of everyday life. Just you, her, and the mountains—exactly what you both needed.