her head lifted and she gazed at him , a small line pulling down her brows . something had shifted between them a moment ago . it had been too long since she 'd had someone to just hold on to . wed be leaving after school , today if you want , and wed need to rest , naturally . i smiled at him hoping that my answer made sense . this the only way i am ever going to believe that you want to be with me , she had said . `` you mean , not a very nice person ? '' 