i sip and listen in on their conversation . when he reached the last word of it he shouted his name with all the force of his soul . he lifted a hand to her cheek , and she closed her eyes at his touch . i promised you that first day that i 'd go slow with you , and i 'm damn well going to go slow . '' this time , when he pressed his lips to mine , he stayed there . `` 'billy , why are you so angry ? ' 