i slipped past him , all too aware of how close he was . i have to relearn you , m. '' tears prick my eyes at his sweet words . so much for waiting until the end of the date . everything had laces and daisies embroidered into them . were a long way from nowhere , she said . she leaned back and i brought the phone up , aiming at her . both fred and i raised our hands cautiously . he entered it into his and smiled . 