i glanced up at her classroom building , knowing she had to go , not wanting to let her leave . she said it , certainly , but i did n't really believe her . perhaps she 'd built him up too much in her mind . although , '' he paused for effect , `` i am beginning to wonder if gentle is what you want . '' he was holding her head in place . you saying i have to drink blood , now ? they headed up to orange street . 