they found they had quite a bit in common . my brothers thought it was hilarious to watch me trying to negotiate the stairs to my bedroom , and laughed a little too loudly for my taste . the floors good , lights are bad . as they scattered , shots of him peeked up at us . why ca n't you stay here with me ? he stopped for a moment and smiled around the room before continuing . for some reason , his compliment made me feel sparkly and wonderful . a tic worked in jess 's handsome jaw . 