there 's more , but that 's all i 'm going to write about it . her expression almost made me cry . i felt every pore on my face pulse as the heat spread through them , and i looked away from his knowing gaze . `` yes , '' i said , tired as i gathered my bag to myself again . she didnt cry when she fell off of swings , or when she got splinters on her fingers . `` it made me realize that life is worth living . 