she was almost lighting in her white dress because it already got dark . maybe make me walk through a field of land mines ? i nudge joe and tell him he has to go to practice like i do as well . you are n't going to do anything stupid . lifting his head , he demanded , `` kiss me . '' we watch from here and direct our soldiers with different colored flags , drums and sounds from this horn , holding it up so that it can be seen . i bit my lip and stared at him . 