pressing my lips together , i looked down at my hands . beth was in her room quickly enough and placed the plastic card in the slot in the wall . i found the dresser in my vision as i lowered my eyes from the ceiling . my voice was barely above the smallest whisper . `` i know i love you , '' he said , and kissed my fingers . no , he only agreed that they had the legal right to put it up . slowly , he bent down so that his lips were barely touching hers-and stayed there . 