for a flicker of a second , she stared at the image . i totally forgot i have musical practice this afternoon , i have to go . she in front of the ghost as directly as his position near the fireplace and bookshelf would allow . maybe they were bringing bad news . he was about sixteen and skinny , dark circles under his eyes . i cried out for him as my body released against his fingers . if it 's not safe for you to have a relationship with me , it wo n't be safe for anyone else either . 