`` he seems just as good as you . '' she asked , eyeing the rest of the charms . the crowd erupts into applause and i clap along with them , but not because im excited . i want the rough whiskers of his face scratching me when he gives kisses , i want his smooth voice singing to me again , i want his touch , his hold , his love , his healing , his smile , stories , tickles , laughs , eyes , hands , smell-everything . you 're the only one i like teaching . '' 