getting his coat and gloves on he says , `` well , ready when you are . '' nowhere near as intense as the kiss they 'd just shared , it still warmed his insides . the muscles of his back went rigid beneath her palms . `` you girls need to get the hearts and stars out of your eyes . '' i pace the lounge once , willing myself to say the words . give your friends a little more credit . '' although why you would turn into a natural enemy i dont understand . 