the sitters turned with confused expressions . i sighed , leaning back into him , feeling him wrap around me . she also plays with her hair a lot , which is a sure sign that she likes him , if that was ever in doubt . when she leans down to inspect where my skin is sliced open , strands of her purple bangs fall into her face . `` i was n't sure what to do with it . '' she dropped sideways and fell asleep . alan offered the woman a warm smile . 