i almost tricked you , but you saw through it . you are one beautiful woman , '' he said , licking his lips . `` this is n't your fight , lady , '' he spat . `` i 'm closing , too , so i can walk grace home . '' `` you are not in a position to demand a thing . '' the thought of running up and down the street with a sparkler twirling in each hand gave me butterflies . the choice of boats was fabulous . 