he had just learned how to play the game , and he had already beat her three games in a row . their eyes were parallel at each others . and he was so into me , it was unreal . `` no good ever comes from it . my uncle waited for me farther inside the hallway . now i need to go to class , friend . '' he yanked the blade down to his chest level and pulled it toward him . my heels brace on the bumper , my knees fall open . 