to run and hide , she was ashamed to admit , even to herself . it was the eyes that made my heart quiver . `` all the new people , '' the boy said . the four men advanced on the suburban . i stared at him , wide-eyed and confused . `` if they fall- '' `` no one 's going to fall . he paused at the doorway long enough to look back at her . these needs had only been getting stronger the longer he knew her . not unless you manage to change our current course . 