`` is this your way of asking me to dance ? '' the voice had appeared to come from my right hand side . i turn to find her standing at my left shoulder , looking up at me , her eyes hidden by sunglasses . twenty-two looked up at me , dark eyes sparkling . i put my palm over my forehead , feeling sick . he set it on the floor and waited as the limbs moved one by one . `` i have to get used to this , do n't i ? '' 