`` maybe if you were a better instructor , she 'd be a better listener . '' if i were her , id run as far away from him as i could ! `` you 're like a bubble factory , '' i say with a smile , grabbing a towel to clean her up . a long , piercing cry came from the right , behind the mountain . i fought not to look at anyone around me . slowly , carefully - almost as if to prevent my aching head slipping off of my shoulders - i opened my eyes . 