he probably meant he wanted to see her graduate from college . theyre all over at mias house ! i was huddled against my bed , and he was between me and the open window . he groaned her name into her curled palm . sometimes you come up with ideas like a genius ! you didnt do it all yourself . as if to herself , she said , `` i warned mother and father to move us from here , but they refused to listen . '' you 're on a different playing field . 