one chance in a lifetime (it can’t go wrong) by @bloggingbisexually
Alex smiled warmly at her and took his place at the podium. “Thank you vice-chancellor,” he said into the mic, “for everything. This place has taught me so much about friendship, loyalty, and love. But most importantly, it's taught me that the best things in life, the very best things… happen unexpectedly.” He paused for a dramatic beat. “Hit it!” he yelled. He lifted the mic from its stand and flipped the cap off of his head just as Liz’s sister Rosa flooded the hall with music.
The moment Alex’s feet touched the dock he felt something in him let go. The vice around his heart, pulling him from one adventure to the next, was finally released. He connected with the trees and the water and the birds as if they were his family. His family, in a way that his blood family never had been.
“You’re sure you’re okay here?” Forrest asked, already climbing back onto his boat.
“Yeah,” Alex breathed. “Yeah, I’ll be fine.”
I had the privilege to make art for this wonderful story for the @rnmbigbang this year! I was using a brand new art program and I'm super enthused about how these came out. Thank you, Kit, for trusting me with your work!!!
