he leaned down to kiss her and she could n't think of a single witty response . and their love was incredibly one-sided . trying to split me and jo up . he came to me , yanking my skirt up again . they will kill you if they get the chance . '' he repeated , and went out , slamming the heavy door behind him . he lay on his side and pulled her carefully against him , giving her the benefit of his body heat . `` it is not for pleasant company that i have come . 