i would not heal if the thorns tore into my body . i hope you wo n't mention anything to him . '' listen , you go out now and flash them at everyone for all you 're worth , right ? '' `` steady there , '' he said , his warm breath spilling over her cool cheek . but mostly i ca n't help but admire you . but theres no need to do that ! you have a gift , i said , looking him straight in the eye , and youre wasting it . 