fall had already placed its grip in these woods as brilliant , october , colored leaves scattered throughout the nature path and forest . i on the other hand probably looked like i had been punched in the gut . during the conversation , it had totally slipped his mind . `` just got off my shift , heading home ! `` you think this is over , warrior ? '' he tucked me tighter to him . i will pay you anything if you can give me just a handful of minutes alone with him . '' 