he 'd forgotten about the time difference between them . i was going to buy you flowers and take you to dinner to congratulate you . '' `` then you design yourself a special set for your graduation . most of the ladies turned around , one strawberry haired cheerleader looked at me briefly , turned red and quickly looked away . `` did that meet your satisfaction , my lady ? '' but that night , i was so tired of it all . `` hello , '' she says , giving me a smile that could melt sunshine . 