out of the corner of my eye i could see him offering me a tissue . patience is power , patience will bring good things , patience gives strength to the warrior . `` i told you to leave , '' she said . now , her mother and alec were in her house at the same time . i played it cool for all of eleven days . i knew what she meant by that question . jake releases my hand and disappears into the bathroom . i want you so much in that way that i can hardly breathe . 