I walked slowly across campus to my room. My mind keeps replaying Dominic's words, but they make no sense. Why would he shut me out like that when everything was going so well between us? As soon as I'm back in my room, I change into my running clothes. Running is the only way I can handle the emotions I'm feeling right now. I sprint down the trail that Dominic and I ran on a few weeks ago. I'm a little afraid to go into the woods by myself, but I do it anyway. My body gives out after an hour. I go back and shower, then lie on my bed and end up falling asleep until morning.
The next day, I go to class, run, eat dinner with Harper, do homework, and go to bed. I followed the same schedule the next day, and the day after that, just going through the motions. The routine becomes so familiar I
