that 's why they 're in plastic sleeves , to protect them from the weather . see how crazy you make me ? '' the only sound came from the television . orange , red , yellow , their last burst of color before they dry up and fall . when we both tried out as walk-ons freshman year , i accepted the idea of not playing if my best friend did n't also make the team . mesmerized , she watched the play of moonlight in the dips of his washboard stomach , and across his hands ... 