`` what are you people doing here ? no need to run from this . he did n't sound irritated , but he did n't seem welcoming , either . her voice had a different kind of smile in it . what she was doing , what she was helping nat do , was too horrible . an attractive local guy who actually looked at me with interest . you can only go through it . he is exactly where eight said he 'd be . he liked the reaction he got . 