`` right , i 'm going to take a shower and shave my legs , '' i announced . that tickled something inside him , and laughter rolled up his throat . the last thing i needed was sammy along as a third wheel . `` let 's be still for a moment , '' she said . she drew a deep breath , eyeing the girls , who had their heads together , whispering , as they viewed her with the deepest suspicion . did the hate win out after his cruel words and cold message last night ? 