I still can't stop staring at this volleyball player, even though it's the ninth week of the semester. She is a delight to behold; she is tall and stunning, with lovely long, curly hair and an attractive, well-groomed body. We have been conversing amicably, but nothing major. It's as if we've been maintaining eye contact at the cafe all day, waiting for someone to initiate conversation. She's constantly on my mind all the time. Even though we haven't connected, she has begun to destroy my heart. I feel like I've stumbled across something far larger than myself.

I couldn't bear to be so vulnerable until the emotions took control. I had to act quickly; I needed to do something. I've been obsessing over the specifics of my relocation for the past few days. After much thought, I settled on a strategy: approach her alone, be genuine, and try to understand her better. If she rejects my advances, I will have to face the harsh truth with this strategy.

After what felt like an eternity, she finally got around to playing volleyball and ended up winning. I was waiting the entire game to see her afterward so I could congratulate her on a fantastic performance. I had a difficult time concentrating on the game itself since I was too distracted by her stunning beauty. Regardless, I patiently await her preparation and, with her teammates, assist in cleaning up the gym before the big time arrives. As she made her way to her car, always parked next to mine, I realized it was the perfect moment for me to intervene. At last I spoke up and told her, "Hey, you played really well in that game." She said, "Oh, thank you," while attempting to remain calm. Finally, I spoke up and asked, "Hey, I know we haven't spent much time together, but would you be up for getting some food?" "That sounds awesome! She said she'd go out for food with you. My expression became more excited as we locked eyes for a moment. At last, I raised my voice and said, "Well, I'll be heading out." Would you mind giving me your number so I can let you know when we can go?" After she entered her number into my phone, we said our goodbyes and went our separate ways.

What I've learned from this is that you should never be afraid to seize opportunities; instead, you should always go for your dreams.