if i had noticed how cold lucas felt to the touch , then his mother could , too . `` i do n't think we can go around , '' he said , then blushed a little when they all turned to look at him . slightly pulling my leg up and around his hip , he settled himself over me . `` the next time you decide to stay after school , i would appreciate the courtesy of being informed , '' she snapped . her training images of these creatures had been line drawings that were n't the least bit scary . 