he waved her up , his gold ring flashing . wild thoughts raced through my head as i looked out my windows . he shoots , and the burst of light curves into my chest and disappears when it hits my shield . it was dark inside , but it was not too dark . i stood and brushed the wet leaves off my damp clothes . she wanted to hold him , to comfort him , but past experience told her that he would shut down , pull away , and block her out . 