he stood , reminding me of how tall he was as he awkwardly tugged his t-shirt down over the top of his jeans . her breath hitched when she imagined the childs body in its place . if he thought we might be able to best him , he would n't be playing with us as he was . i had to land before it decided to land for me . do n't you remember how it was when you kissed me ? `` at the time , i figured i was the one who did n't have long to live . '' 