Amelia sat on her bed, flipping through her journal, her mind a whirl of emotions. The summer before college should have been exciting, but instead, it was filled with uncertainty. She couldn’t stop thinking about the three incredible people who had entered her life and changed it forever.
Freya stood beside Amelia, her eyes scanning the crowd. She wore a splash of paint on her cheek, a testament to her dedication. "I couldn't have done this without you," Freya said, her voice carrying a mix of gratitude and affection. Amelia smiled, feeling a surge of pride. Yet, beneath it all, doubt lingered—was this the life she wanted?
Apollo sat at his station, fingers flying over the keyboard. Amelia watched from the sidelines, impressed by his calm under pressure. "Thanks for being here," Apollo said during a break, his smile infectious. She nodded, enjoying the comfort of his presence. But as the competition progressed, Amelia couldn’t shake the feeling of being out of place in this technical world.
River moved gracefully between stations, their nonbinary flair evident in their attire and demeanor. "Taste this," they offered, holding out a spoon of batter. Amelia tasted it, warmth spreading through her. River had a way of making her feel understood, yet the thought of choosing them over the others weighed heavily on her heart.
Amelia sat on a bench, her journal open on her lap, a pen hovering over the page. "What do I want?" she whispered to the night, seeking answers in the constellations above. Each love interest had shown her a part of herself she cherished, but now it was time for her to decide which path to take.
Amelia closed her journal with a newfound resolve. "I have to be true to myself," she declared, a sense of peace washing over her. Whether it was with Freya, Apollo, or River, Amelia knew her journey was just beginning, and she was ready to embrace whatever came next.
















