his unruly hair dangled below his ears , and he dragged a hand through the slight curls until it pulled them away from his face . she glanced at thomas , seated beside her . they were in for a shock if they thought missing a little sleep would be the straw that broke stevens back . asked henry , through a mouthful of fish . i stumbled , feeling both numb and alive - unreal . he probably thought she 'd left him on purpose . or just go up and hibernate in my room . 