he turned around and saw boots on the floor kicking him . if she made it ... my heart started racing as i scanned the crowd . my father 's question hangs in the several hundred mile space between us . i needed a few moments of alone time . said boston , with tears in his eyes . being seventeen and never been kissed sucked . when i opened my eyes again , she had a big bowl of broth for me , which i drank , finding it almost good . 