i kept my elbows tucked against my sides , even though i wasnt exactly trying to attract his attention . chris plunged after them , glancing nervously toward the shore . at that moment , the stone crumbled and disappeared . `` there 's a big fire about a mile from your place . it 's only us she 's pissed at . '' now i tended toward guys who i was attracted to on a more intellectual level . `` i did n't see them until i started cleaning , and then they were lost in the shadows until i finished the floor . 