she had an important choice to make and her decision changed depending on which way she viewed the situation . usually sex ended any interest i had in a guy . her damp raven black hair hung to her shoulders , and mike could smell her strawberry shampoo , as she handed him his cell phone . then i got up and marched toward the person who was climbing out of that car . i set my tray on the table , but remain standing in front of them . `` i ruined the rose my sister gave me . '' 