this ... '' she moved a hand between them . `` why do i have the feeling you 're not telling me something ? '' he finally spoke again , `` when i first arrived , i could have entered the house with an invitation , but now i would n't dare . she finally set her pen down just as the alcohol all but left my system and i was once again at peace with the world . as he did so , she placed a hand on his chest and slid it down past his stomach . 