people who are n't ripping their faces off . at least that 's how it felt . eyes peered from windows and doorways as they passed . `` i do n't know about falling in love , but i 'm going to see where things go with chase . gus waited a few beats , chewing on his lip , his bushy mustache moving in and out . `` this guy never laid a finger on you . the skies opened up and rain fell hard . someone like your mother-hardworking , level-headed , tough as nails . 