i lifted the mouse to her beak but she turned away . i want to explain it to myself . the acid burned down his throat , leaving a metallic taste in his mouth . he takes my hands from his chest . `` i guess that 's why they say god works in mysterious ways . '' his touch , his scent , his everything was distracting me . he had n't even tried to kiss her yet because he was afraid she 'd run , and he needed her there . 