he had to know what was in there , but just as he was stealing himself to jump down from the seat the night exploded . hold on , let me find it . finally , jake collapsed next to me , wrapping his arms around my body , pulling me close against his chest . static rushed over my skin , crackling between the layers of my clothing . my heart was racing , hammering inside my head . he dodged back , laughing , though he would n't have found it funny if her foot had landed where she was aiming . 