I keep my eyes closed as I concentrate on the energy around me, feeling my body rise off the ground. The wind blows my hair and clothes, but I remain steady, slowly gaining height. Finally I stop, held in place, and my eyes fly open. I am above the trees now. It is a cloudless night, and the moon gives enough light that I can spot the edge of the forest without much difficulty. I check my phone. He hasn't replied yet. Making sure to keep my concentration, I put the phone away and set my sights on civilization. I lean forward slightly, focusing my energy, and begin making my way off into the night.

I did it, I tell him. I flew.