shouted out louis as he slammed shut short stack 's jaws . and in my story , i get a happy ending . i 'd be alone , because the only person i can trust is me . but his eyes have gone a little sad , and before i can speak , he reaches out to touch my hair again . no one replied , but the metal door did slide open . with a sinking sensation , he whispered , `` i 'm gon na head upstairs . '' has he always been that way ? 