she crossed her arms tight across her chest and pressed her back against the cushions of her couch , the pounding violence behind her slamming an unknown foe around with destructive glee . fighting with other bands does n't serve any purpose . he 'd set up a red-and-white blanket , complete with picnic basket . i wondered a bit wildly if he wanted me to tell him about my sex life with frank , so as to know what i expected of him . 