`` itching 's better than freezing , is n't it ? '' the clock was ticking , and he could n't afford to waste a second . that got me a small grin , i took heart in that so i kept going . i raise an eyebrow , and she looks down . the back door beeped as we passed through it . he put his hands flat on the desk and leaned forward until his nose was touching mine . well , you have your mother 's nose for sure and for certain . 