The sun blazes high above as Jack and I approach the ship’s adventure deck, where the zip-lining course awaits. The salty breeze carries a sense of excitement, though my palms feel clammy just thinking about it. I’ve never done anything like this before, and my nerves are already starting to bubble up.
Jack, on the other hand, seems completely at ease. His confident stride and easy grin make it clear that he’s in his element.
“You look like you’re rethinking this,” he teases as we stop in front of the safety harness station.
“I am absolutely rethinking this,” I reply, eyeing the towering platform with a mixture of dread and fascination.
Jack chuckles and places a reassuring hand on my back. “Don’t worry. I’ve got you. You’ll love it once you’re up there.”
“I’ll hold you to that,” I mu
