even with the spirit 's cold , she always worked up a sweat . then it hit him , what he 'd said . his green eyes flashed with the christmas lights . things were just the way they were . every time i mention his name , she starts in on how much she hates him . it was almost as if those things bled out of the curves of her body . `` this is weird , '' i said softly , making my way to the bed . 