perhaps it was because he knew that all that stood in their way before was him . i sat in my chair exploding with emotions-embarrassment , rejection , and flat-out anger were the three at the top of my list , in no particular order . before her stood a man-a warrior-that had no equal . 'okay , then what does describe you two ? ' we put on every piece of winter clothing we owned and followed the sound walking through snow that came up to our knees . 