when he got in the car , i automatically felt like i had to fill up the space with talking because the last 24 hours had just been too awkward . he led her by the hand up the staircase , and up to first floor bedroom . a vague worry about sharks fluttered across his mind . the guy would have to watch , and wait for the opportunity . i felt like i was leaving pieces of my heart behind as i followed the hounds down the hill to the huge castle . 