My aching bones plunged into the deep blue abyss. The water separated as my curled toes broke the surface of the water. Ripples immediately clung to me as the water engulfed my body. I released my breath, embracing the last bit of air I had left. As the rope around my ankles descended, my heart sank. Realization of my decision broke throughout my body and I try to flare my legs, hoping a miracle would bring me back to the surface. But I just keep sinking. My lungs burn as the water begins to flood them. I feel heavy, the water pulling me to the ocean floor. I look up at the surface, the sun sparkling against the water, before shutting my eyes for the last time.