he stuffed it into the back pocket of his jeans and turned back around , flashing me a smile . he pulled the beeper off his belt and looked at the number . and the kicker was , she did n't want to run from that feeling . `` i guess i did n't expect this many people . '' she reached for him and was glad when he took her into his arms . i could tell he was uncomfortable , so was i , so i cut in . up on the stage , it was a whole lot worse . 