or was i the one who had done that by saying hello instead of asking him what he 'd been up to ? she fell back onto her pillows and set her hands over her eyes , exhausted and thankful for a new day . he bit the inside of his cheek , drawing blood . i smile softly and drop my gaze momentarily . your tie breaking vote is not needed today . '' she pushed the paper with the bud of her pencil towards me and i took it . they would be alive there , and waiting for him . 