Girl Power-Chasing Her Apollo Writing Contest “I’m sorry, but I’m not the guy for you. I’m not the one you’ve been waiting for.” Those words, so simple yet like a dagger pressed deeply in my heart. What’s happening? I can’t breathe, I can’t feel a thing, is this what others call heartbreak? As I walked back to the cabin, the trees around me started to become unfamiliar and scary. The once beautiful, magical forest now seems to be my worst nightmare. Why is the night so dark, why are there no stars, why can’t I see anything? Why??!! Why…Why did I confess my love to him? What was I thinking? Right after I said those words aloud, a tight grip on my hand pulled me around. “Careful you might fall!” Looking at his concerned face, I can’t help but wonder if he really meant what he said. Does he really not love me the way I love him? “It’s already dark. Let me accompany you back to the cabin. There might be more slippery pits around here," he then let go of me and started leading the way. Was it really just me? All this time, am I the only one falling in love? Stop it, Becca! It’s so obvious how he feels about you; he straightforward rejected you. Now I understand why Coach kept reminding me to guard my heart; how I shouldn’t awaken love until it so desires. “We’re here,” breaking my line of thoughts, he gestured towards my cabin’s door. I didn’t realize that we’ve already arrived. “Right, thanks for walking me back here," I answered awkwardly. “Alas, it’s time to say goodbye,” he said in a low-spirited tone. Alas? Finally? Is he that relieved that we’re now parting? Being with me for the last 20 minutes must have been suffocating, I can’t blame him. “Yeah sure, goodnight!” I didn’t want to say goodbye because I’m afraid this might be our last time together. Somehow, I’m still hoping things would turn out different when I wake up tomorrow. I’m just not sure if I’m thankful or regretful tomorrow’s the last day of Break Free.